A10-Wednesday, February 27, 1980 - North Shore News inquiring reporter This is the last week for most of us to purchase auto insurance and many people are scraping together their nickels and dimes. It has been said that it would be a healthier situation if the private -insurance companies sold auto insurance as well. This issue the Inquiring Reporter asks: “Would you like to see a return of private auto insurance companies ? ”’ Ken Zora North Vancouver Yes, 1 would like to see them return. With private insurance Companies you can shop around for the best deal. If ICBC had competition, I think the public would be treated better. Martin Pinaud North Vancouver I sull don't know if ICBC’s “FAIR” system is really fair because there are no private companies to compare it with. Sometimes I think ICBC doesn't serve people as well as a private company would. Warren Bradbury North Vancouver No. I'm happy with ICBC Since |] have had three years of safe driving, my imsurance is the lowest it has ever complain been | cant Brock Swanson North Vancouver I am happy with ICBC It's convenient for everyone the same insurance Company and the pantive to have fates are com John V ass North Vancouver 1 dont hkhe monopohes aod IC BC ms oone although my insurance rate is okay The con sumer usually benefits from Competition IN-CAMERA NV CITY MEETING Aldermen boycott discussion Three North Vancouver City akdermen refused to attend ‘an in-camera portion of Monday's) council meeting, which was to deal with press releases. A request to place the matter on the in-camera portion ‘of the agenda was made by Alderman Frank Marcino. The topic is believed to refer specifically lo a release issued bv Alderman Bill SeaBus An improved bus service to link the SeaBus~ at the south (Vancouver) terminal is the priority item which North Vancouver City council members plan to discuss with transit officials ina meeting Thursday. Council outlined ils — Sorenson to the North Shore concerning the alleged inefficiency of City staff in processing a rezoning application, At Monday's meeting Alderman Stello Jo Dean proposed that the matter should be moved out of the in-camera portion of the meeting because it “already been publicly bandied aboul. News, priorities for the upcoming meeting in a discussion on park and ride facilities. The two other priorities mentioned were; a transit station on the light rapid transit system, to be located on Cordova Street at the C_N.R. to link the Station Alderman Gordon Cross agreed and said none of the “three simple criteria” for in- camera subjects was met by the topic. Alderman Marcino maintained that the matter involved personnel and that the proper place to discuss it was in-camera. In a poll vote, Aldermen Dean, Sorenson and Cross voted to bring the matter out of the in-camera portion of SeaBus; and additional bus routes to serve the = ad- ditional areas adjacent to the Lonsdale Core. After meeting with transportation council will make a final decision regarding their priorities to improve transit, the officials, Only at = BedNoom ...Limited Time Offer! TPS A SURE D Quality Built PINE Bedroom Suites; The Styling Is Ageless, Beautifully Detailed and Generously Proportioned! INTEREST FREE EXAMPLE: 1099.99 200.00 DOWN PAYMENT — B99 99 12 MONTHS 374.99 PER MONTH © 4 Piece Custom Crafted Master Bedroom in Pine $ Ses Our Complete Selection of Pine Waterbeds & Furniture At Money-S ving Sale Prices . 2X $48 Clarke Rd. Burquitlam Plazo 939-4401 s (Be Aa ie the Lasting pride of Ruqged Canadiana styling in a massive tunction they needed pine masTeR bedroom...now At An Affordable, low sale price > . a 5 Bs oe : sir) Peecis # TRIPLE ORESSER # HUTCH MIRROR # COMPLETE CANNONBALL WATERBED #& NIGHT STAND the meeting, but they were outvoted by Aldermen Marcino, Gary Payne, Elko Kroon and Mayor Jack Loucks. Both Dean and Cross said they would not attend the in- Camera meeting and after the regular council meeting Alderman Sorenson also said he would not stay for that portion of the meeting. in-camera link a council priority at next Monday's meeting. City Engineer Tom Scott recommended that the park and ride item be deleted from the priorities as it may weaken Greater Vancouver Regional District support for the higher pnionty items. O00e@ Fy ise a IE =< BQuegnani ‘1099 Nothing charms like Colonial Our early settlers built into rherr furniture all the sturdiness tor years of use brown pine finish Suite Comprises spacious triple dresser ornate hutch meron roomy noite stand (Queen or king cannonball waterbed fxtra night table & Hi Boy optional 1410 Marine Or, N. Van. ocress from Brasse Lincoln-Mercury 986-3451 “ “fe Burnaby Store Open Sunday 12-5 ample. well planned storage plus warmth and charm Now these classic reproductions fulfill these same needs and reflect the charm of your home Crafted tn select pine in soft \ 4737 Kingsway acress trem Sears 434-6611