7 _ January 45th, 3973 > “regulation should ae oon to acconnodate such situations. Alderman Ranger commented that there are: people in the Conmunity who would abuse this, but “Alderman ‘Traboulay stated his: “support of the views ‘expressed by Alderman Mabbett. iis Worship the Mayor. stated: ‘that there have been many “oeccasiour where questions “were allowed not: relating to itens discussed at a neeting, and that he felt ‘the . “counest had be en very: tolerant in this regard. Alderman Mabbett stated he felt ~ the. terms of reference should be a little mere flexible, and referred to Item 6, which ‘States "Only otie question per questioner will be allowed." His Worship the Mayor stated he agreed this should be Less rigid. Alderman Thompson suggested that thes ‘guideline could be amended . by adding the words ' ‘except where time per mits and everyone has had an opportunity to speak, other questions be allowed." His Worship the Mayor stated he would be pleased to give the matter further con- sideration. Alderman. ‘Ranger referred to the subject or dyking, ‘mentioning that in Nov- Ald Ranger. re dyke mtce.& up- grading,etc ember, 1972, the Council had met with Premier Barrett regarding dyke mainten- ance and upgrading the 1938 and 1948 - pumps, and inquired whether or not a reply had] been received toa ) menorandun seat to him on the subject. His Worship the "Mayor advised | he wou} 1d be foliowing this up: and would be making another crip over ‘to Victoria to discuss the situation further. His Worship the Mayor stated he would: not be © appointing an Intermunicipal Mayor. Scott re Inter—- municipal Committee meatings Committee. this year, as he would prefer to: have the eatire Councit meet with the District: of Coquitlait Councid on a ‘continuing basis, and that he was. writing a letter to. “Mayor. J. “h, Ton, suggest ing that, the previcusly postponed meeting be held carly in February. “Alderman Thompson inquired whether. it was | intended tc set up ‘meetings ‘on a regular basis, and His Worship the Mayor replied that at i: the close. of ‘the February meeting, a date will be set for the next meeting, and that: meetings + would be held on a continuing basis ‘during 1973. Moved by Alderman Ranger: _ Adjournment ‘ sebonded: by Alderman Traboulay: That this meeting do now adjourn. = - Carried. “At 9:30 pm. the meeting adjourned, S&B dale. Mayor Certified correct, aid “Gity clerk cei .