January 17th, 1977

that should pickip not be maintained on Statutory Holidays, the best

means to adjust would be to catch up gradually on several days immediately

following the Statutory Holiday.

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Alderman Mabbett, in speaking to the foregoing report, stated he

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favoured implementation of the suggested garbage collection policy
covering Statutory Holidays on a trial basis, particularly as it will
result in a possible $9,000.00 to $10,000.00 saving to the City and
lessen the necessity for employees having to work on Statutory Holidays;
however, Alderman Laking stated he felt where a Statutory Holiday falls

on a normal garbage pick-up day, this service should then be moved back

a day, that is, if the Holiday is a Monday, then pick-up should be made
on Tuesday, and continue in that manner for the remainder of the week,

with the Friday pick-up being made on the following Monday. The City

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Engineer pointed out that the suggestion made by Alderman Laking would

necessitate garbage collection days being changed eleven times a year.

Alderman Traboulay then stated he did not feel the savings envisaged.

arranged tampering with the City's present succcessful garbage collec-

tion procedures. Alderman Thompson stated he felt the proposal may

result in complaints from dissatisfied taxpayers, while Alderman Keryluk

advised he was in favour of implementing the new policy on a trial basis ny

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in view of the saving in costs that may result. Alderman Ranger stated

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his concern that where a Statutory Holiday falls on a Thursday, garbage

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collection would not be made until the following Monday, and h2 suggested

that in such a situation, pick-up should be made on Friday, even if it

also is a holiday.

Moved by Alderman Mabdbett:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the policy for garbage collection covering Statutory Holidays
calling for gradual catch-up on the several days following the Holiday
as set forth in a report from the Public Works Committee, January 1iith,
1977, be implemented on a trial basis for a maximum period of four
months, during which time a record of complaints received would be
maintained, with a full report submitted to Council at the expiration of

the trial period. Carried.
Aldermen Laking, Thompson and Traboulay voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and Alderman Traboulay restated his view that the possible savings to be

made do not warrant a change to the present garbage collection policy