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FROM:

MEMORANDUM

Mayor and Council

L.D. Pollock
City Administrator

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February 2nd, 1978

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Re: Conferences and Seminars

There are two conferences coming up that are of interest to
certain employees and I would like Council's consideration:

1. The Western Canadian Turf Grass Association is holding a conference

at Harrison Hot Springs, February 20th to 22nd, 1978,
would like to send our Parks Foreman, Mr. A. Hoogendorn, to this conference
as there are a number of pertinent subjects being covered.

employees of the Foreman level or below are not sent to conf

The City Engineer

Normally,
erences on a

regular basis, however, we have paid expenses on an individual basis where
the subject matter of the conference or seminar is of value. I
subject matter of the conference would be of value to the Foreman and
would recommend that his attendance be approved and expenses paid.

feel the

2. A number of Lower Mainland Fire Departments are taking advantage
of a Training Programme provided by the Washington State Fire Service.
Their courses are primarily Administration or Management oriented but do

include firefighting tactics and fire service operations.

We would like

to send the Deputy Fire Chief, Jim Boileau, to one of their schools, which

runs from April 3rd to Sth, 1978.
travelling and accommodation.

The cost of the course is $60.00 pius
Jin is at the present time taking a night
school course in Administration on his own time and I feel that this course

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might supplement what he has learned as it is oriented towards Fire Department

operation.

The course outline is attached.

I would recommend that Mr. Boileau's attendance at this school be
approved and his expenses be paid.

LDP /w
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L.J. Pollock