June 30th, 1975

the main part of the project.
Alderman Traboulay briefly reviewed the various aspects of concern
with respect to the proposed fire hall construction, and stated that as

the tetal cost estimate is $250,000.00 at the present time, the Committee

is very anxious to proceed with the building.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That as recommended in a report from the Building & Protection
Committee, June 27th, 1975, the Engineering Consultants be directed to
prepare plans and specifications for construction of a two-storey masonry
fire hall building on the North Side of the City, and that tenders be

called therefor. Carried.
Aldermen Laking, Mabbett and Thompson voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued
and Alderman Ranger stated his concern at the cost of approximately
$4,000.00 to provide air-conditioning for the area of the living quarters
in the proposed building, and the Fire Chief pointed out that there is

air~conditioning in the new lunch room at the City Yards; however,

Alderman Ranger stated he was opposed to the expenditure. Alderman

Laking expressed concern at the apparent lack of adequate space for
parking, and Alderman Mabbett stated that he was totally opposed to the
installation of air-conditioning. Alderman Mabbett further stated he

did not feel there was any urgency in expending the sum of $3,000.00 for
landscaping, as this work can be done by City crews and he also advised
he was against the construction of a two-storey fire hall building.
Alderman Thompson advised that a wood-frame fire hall building has
recently been constructed in the District of Coquitlam at a cost of
$70,000.00, and he stated he was also opposed to construction of a

second storey, particularly in view of the fact that there is not sufficient
space for parking if the second floor of the building is to be used in
the future for public assembly. Alderman Keryluk stated he supported a
two-storey fire hall building as it was his understanding that funds can
be provided for this, and he pointed out that if the second floor is not
used for office space or public assembly, there is a great need of
additional room for storage. Alderman Keryluk also stated he did not
think there would be significant savings in deleting the expenditure for
air-conditioning. Mayor Campbell stated he felt the upkeep of a masonry-

type building would be less costly than the other types of construction