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January 3rd, 1977

to have had the opportunity of being involved in the finances of the
City. Alderman Thompson then referred to Land Sales, and advised that
the practice of replacing land used or sold is being continued. Alderman
Thompson, in referring to his service on the Public Works Committee,
stated he felt Alderman Mabbett to be the best Chairman that Committee
has had. In conclusion, Alderman Thompson thanked everyone for the
opportunity of serving over the next two years, which he stated would be
a rather special time for him since it was to be his last term of office
as an Alderman and that during that time he would serve the community to

the best of his ability.

~ Alderman

Alderman Traboulay addressed the meeting, and commented that the
Traboulay

power of municipal government as far as changing the lives of those in

Port Coquitlam, is very limited, since policies of the senior governments

and commerce shape almost every facet of the City's public affairs.

Alderman Traboulay advised that most of the City's funds are now or will

be committed, with very little being left that can be called "discretionary';

however, the Council is the best instrument available to keep in touch

with some of the issues that affect the daily lives of the public and to

make smali decisions that contribute to a better way of life. Alderman

Traboulay pointed out that municipal governments are interested in the

quality of life - better enforcement of by-laws, environmental protection,

beautification of parks, improving roads and lanes, improving communications

between residents and Council ~- small day-to-day things designed to make

iife better. Alderman Traboulay stated he was pleased to have been

elected again, as this provides him with an opportunity of making these

small decisions so that Port Coquitlam will be a better place in which to live.
Alderman Keryluk addressed the meeting, and reflected that the year ~ Alderman Keryluk

1976 was a very difficult one, not only in Port Coquitlam, but right

across Canada - as people faced the reality of inflation - wich the

City's reduced budget resulting in a lessening of services in many

instances. Alderman Keryluk advised that he served as the 1976 Chairman

of the Building & Protection Committee, Deputy Chairman of the Leisure

Activities Committee, the City's Trustee on the Fraser Valley Regional

Library Board, and chaired the Library Construction Committee appointed

by Mayor Campbell. Alderman Keryluk then thanked Alderman Ranger for

his service as Co-Chairman on the Building & Protection Committea; also,

the Building Inspector, Mr. N. Chernoff, City Administrator, Mr. L.D.

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