February 2nd, 1976

Alderman Traboulay inquired whether there would be enough books to stock
the City's new facility this year, and Mr. Overend stated there would
be; however, the City should not expect to receive 28,000 new books the

day after the facility opens,

Moved by Alderman Keryluk:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the 1976 Operating Budget of the Fraser Valley Region:1 Library

setting forth the City's assessment for membership therein amounting to

$86,182.00, be accepted. . Carried.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Port
Coquitlam go on record as being in total disagreement with the Fraser Valley
Regional Library Board making any arrangements with Richmond in regard to
its library operation, and that the books in Richmond's libraries belonging

to the FVRL be returned to the Board immediately. Carried.
Alderman Keryluk voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing proposed resolution, Alderman
Traboulay pointed out that even if the 50,000 books are returned, the City
has no facility to house an additional supply at this time; however, Alderman .
Laking commented that the books could be distributed throughout the entire we
FVRL system. Mayor Campbell stated he would much prefer to have the cut-off
with Richmond on March Ist, 1976. Alderman Keryluk commented there is no
way the Library Development Commission would leave the people of Richmond
without any books and, similarly, the Fraser Valley Regional Library system

has to contend with the Commission.

Moved by Alderman Keryluk:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That the City of Port Coquitlam accept its share of the capital

of a new Rugional Library Headquarters in the amount of $7,790.00.
Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing proposed resolution, Alderman Keryluk
pointed out that if the new Headquarters building is proceeded with this year
Richmond's share would be paid into the capital cost by the Library Develop-
ment Commission. Mayor Campbell ccsmenuted that if the City 1s going to con-
tinue membership in the System, the cost of the Headquarters building is not
unreasonable. Alderman Traboulay suggested that the Regional Headquarters

could be located in Port Coquitlam; however, Alderman Keryluk pointed out that

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