Ft. Moody, May
12/78 re
Biennial.
Elections.
(defeated)

May 29th, 1978.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the following resolution be presented to the September 1978
U.B.C.M. Convention:

"WHEREAS the removal and/or relocation of British Columbia
Telephone Company utility poles is frequently required when roads
are widened;

AND WHEREAS there is a considerable time lapse between application
to the B.C. Telephone Company for relocation and the start of work
by B.C. Tel;

AND WHEREAS this results in utility poles remaining in the
travelled portion of the newly widened road creating a very hazardous
situation;

AND WHEREAS experience has shown that B.C. Tel can take up to
eighteen (18) months after application has been made to commence pole

relocations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia

Municipalities request the British Columbia Telephone Company to give

this work a higher priority."

Carried.

CORRESPCNDENCE:

From the City of Port Moody, May 12th, 1978 requesting concurrence
in principle with the implementation of biennial elections.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That as requested by the City of Port Moody the City of Port

Coquitlam give concurrence in principle to having Biennial Elections for

members of Council and the representatives to the School Board.

Defeated.
Aldermen Ranger, Keryluk and Laking voted in favour of the resolution.
Prior to the question being called on the foregoing. resolution a
brief discussion ensued and Alderman Traboulay spoke in favour of annual
elections. He stated the people felt more open to discussion with

Council at election time.