January 12th, 1976

about $400,000.00 - and the system will be asked to provide Richmond

with book service for the rest of the year. Alderman Ranger stated he
felt it was very irresponsible of the L.D.C. Chairman to have permitted
this situation to arise, and that it should not go unchallenged. Alderman
Laking suggested the matter be tabled for a week to obtain further
information, as if Surrey opts out (as has been rumored) the whole

Library System will collapse. Mayor Campbell noted the budget has
increased some 26%, which is over the 10% limit recommended in.the
-Federal wage and price control guidelines.

Moved by Aiderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the Fraser Valley Regional Library's Operating Budget 1976 be
tabled for one week pending clarification of Item No. 10 therein concerning

increased salaries. Carried.
Alderman Keryluk voted against the resolution.

Moved by Alderman Keryluk:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That Port Coquitlam's share in the capital cost of constructing a_
Headquarters building in Abbotsford for the Fraser Valley Regional
Library Board amounting to approximately $20,926.00, be accepted in
principle. Tabled.

Alderman Ranger stated he felt it would be irresponsible to encourage

the Board to proceed with this project when it can be seen the foundations

of that body are very unstable at this time. Alderman Thompson inquired

as to the immediate need for construction to start on a central headquarters
building, and Alderaan Keryluk advised that the foun‘ations of the

existing building have been sinking under the main supporting beams, and
additional book storage would worsen that condition. Alderman Traboulay
suggested an increase in user rates or possible use of school Libraries

as a means of reducing the City's cost.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the foregoing proposed resolution concerning acceptance in
principle of the City's share in the capital cost of constructing a
Headquarters building in Abbotsford for the Fraser Valley Regional

Library Board, be tabled for one week. Carried.
Alderman Keryluk voted against the resolution.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson: -