INTER OFFICE MEMO

LL.D. Pollock DATE: March 1, 1978
City Administrator

R.G. Criggie
Senior By-Law Officer

SUBJECT: Pile of Tree Stumps

Complaint was received from a Mrs. Emicia Eichler,
2065 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, that "rodents" were
seen coming from a large pile of "tree stumps" located on property
belonging to J.K. Cooper Real Estate in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Mr. Max Ratner and the undersigned checked the area and
noted signs of “rodents" were visible and that pile of tree stumps
may be used for a breeding ground, although no "rodents" were seen
by either Inspector at time of our inspection. This was pointed
out to the complainant, however she insisted the “rodents" were
there and that the stumps should be removed.

In the fall of 1977 the writer informed the present owner
J.K. Cooper who purchased the property from A.A. Erskine, that
the stumps should be removed and the area Cleaned up. However, Mr.
Frank Findlay of J.K. Cooper Real Estate attended at City Hall,
Stating they had just purchased the property and that it was too wet”
to remove the stumps. It was suggested perhaps they could apply to
the City for a burning permit during the period permitted, however,
Mr. Findlay forgot to make application at that time.

This area must be cleaned up and the stumps either burned or
removed by truck which would be very costly.

I spoke to Fire Chief Bill Wingrove and he advised he could
not see any reason why the stumps could not be burned.

Could I have your directions in this matter?

-G, igg
Senior By-Law Officer