December lith, 1978.

Fin. Comm., Dec.

&/78 re

changes in

“1 B/L #1237 ~
/Bus. Lic. B/L.

Bldg. & Prot.
Comm., Dec. 8/78
re Fire Truck

From the Finance Committee, December 8th, 1978 advising of the
proposed changes in the Business Licence By-law, No. 1237 and attaching
the proposed schedule for Council's consideration along with the form of
application which has been revised.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Aiderman Keryluk:

That as outlined in the report from the Finance Committee, December
8th, 1978 the proposed changes in the Business Licence By-law, No. 1237,
and the revised form of application be approved;

AND THAT the necessary amendment to the By-law be prepared.

Carried.

Aldermen Keryluk and Laking voted against the resolution.

Prior to:passage of the foregoing resolution Alderman Laking stated
in his opinion the proposed By-law change should include a 7% increase
in Business Licence Fees. Discussion then ensued. Alderman Ranger
explained the proposed changes in the Business Licence By-law. Alderman
Traboulay asked for clarification of the proposed 7% increase and
Alderman Laking advised the 7% increase would cover the increased costs
in the 1979 Provisional Budget. Alderman Ranger advised the proposed
changes in the by-law do increase the fees approximately 5%.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the By~lLaw No. 1237 be amended to include a 7% increase in the

Business Licence Fees.

Defeated.
Aldermen Laking and Keryluk voted in favour of the resolution.
From the Building and Protection Committee, December 8th, 1978
regarding the proposed purchase of an 85-foot aerial platform with 1050
IGPM quintuple pumper, booster and hose truck including specified equipment.
Alderman Wright stated that as he is now Chairman of the Building and
Protection Committee he would like further time to study the proposed

purchase of the fire truck.