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“JWater Rates
TB/L.

14/78 re
‘Bast Bank Rd.

October 10th, 1978.

Reserve Fund be studied for a possible increase to alleviate further

depletion of this Fund. Discussion then ensued.

_From the Finance Committee, October 6th, 1978 recommending that the
definition of 'Farm' be defined as 'a Farm operation that receives the
tax exemption under the Assessment Act' and that all 'Farms' be left on
meter, and all other rural properties regardless of acreage be left on
the residential flat rate. Commercial enterprises, e.g. greenhouses,

etc. would be on meter.

‘Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

“RP & Z Comm., Oct.

That as recommended by the Finance Committee, October 6th, 1978
'Farms' be defined as 'a Farm operation that receives the tax exemption
under the Assessment Act' and that all 'Farms' be left on meter;

THAT commercial enterprises, e.g. greenhouses, etc. be on meter;

THAT all other rural properties regardless of acreage be left on
the regular residential flat rate;

AND THAT the City Clerk be instructed to incorporate the above

noted changes in the amending Water Rates By-law.

Carried.
Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution Alderman Ranger gave

further clarification of the Finance Committee Report. Discussion then
ensued,

From the Planning and Zoning Committee, October 4th, 1978 advising
a conceptual plan for a new road along the Coquitlam River bank had been
drawn up and recommending that Council adopt the plan as a guide for the
development of the East Bank Road.

Moved by Aiderman Ranger:

Seconded. by Alderman Mabbett:

That as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee, October
4th, 1978 the conceptual plan for a new road along the Coquitlam River
bank be adopted as a guide for the development of the East Bank Road.

Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution discussion ensued on

the proposed East Bank Road. The City Planner advised requests have

been received from developers for development in the downtown area and a

‘road must be developed in order that development can take place.