The following are . some of the issues that § were before North Shore councils on Nov. Issue: That every GVRD member municipality based on population be allocated a specific number of positions or GVRD committees based on a regional cross-section and fair representation; thar all such positions to be filled, including the GVRD board, be listed on appropriate bal- lots in conjunction with municipal elections along with the names of all candi- dates wishing to serve in that capacity; that. the candidate with the highest number of votes for each position be the municipality’s represen- tative on the GVRD board and/or committee; that in the event that a candidate is not elected to council the - GVRD votes given to him be ignored and that the relevant position be filled by the can- didate with the remaining highest vote; and that the chair of the GVRD board be elected at a special Council of Councils meeting to be held no later than one month after a municipal election has taken place. a fm, Result: defeated 4-2 Opposed: Mayor Bell, Coun. Carolan, Coun. Decring-Robb, Coun. Harris Issue: That council call upon the provincial govern- ment to recognize the weather disaster which has occurred and immediately address the resulting eco- nomic crisis in agriculture and to ensure the continued viability of our agriculture industry and the province’s food source. Result: passed unanimously Issue: That 50% of any sur- plus reported in the year-end accounts of the North Vancouver District Public Library be recained to be used for a specific purpose to be determined by the Library Board and the allo- cation to the North Vancouver District Public Library of $22,247, repre- senting 50% of the 1996 library surplus be approved. SEER 3c Result: passed unanimously — Martin Millerchip * Vancouver District Council Attendance: 85+ Capacity: 85 Duration: 3:00 Absent: none Issue: That the report dated Nov. 10, 1997 from the Assistant Planner re: Development Variance Permit Application No. 97- 26 (6858 Copper Cove Road) be received and that said permit be approved. Result: carried Issue: That che report dated Nov. 10, 1997 from the Assistant Planner re: Development Variance Permit Application No. 97- 13 (928 Keith Road) be received and that said permit be approved. ved Wednesday, November 19, 1997 — North Shore News — 13 Result: carried Issue: That the report dated Nov. 3, 1997 from the Municipal Clerk re: Library Coffee Service be received. Result: carried Issue: That the Oct. 29, 1997 report from the Municipal Clerk re: West Vancouver Child Development Association (2478 Haywood Avenue), License to Occupy, be received. Result: carried Issue: That the report dated Nov. 10, 1997 from the Planner, Zoning and Development re: Development Permit Application No. 97-24, which provides for relocation of an existing ramp and changes to the internal traf- fic circulation pattern at Park Roya! North, be received and that the applicant be advised that council will, in order to give appropriate consideration to said applica- tion, defer further considera- tion ‘of this application until such time that the munict- pality has received the traffic study commissioned by council for the area. Result: carried Issue: That the report dated Nov. 13, 1997 from the Mayor re: Terms of Reference — West Vancouver Arts Centre — Feasibility Task Force be received and that approval be given for the formation of an Arts Centre Task Force with a mandate to bring for- ward a recommendation to council of an appropriate consultant to examine the feasibility of raising funds necessary to build and oper- ate an arts centre in West Vancouver. Result: carried — Catherine Barr fe OOD _— Watch for ! December Cou arriving shortly in this paper. ‘NORTH | VANCOUVER THREAD. _ Capilano. Mall “FLEECES Allin store stock (300-502 0%. Sie ~Aljlin store stock 300-50: RAYONS Allin store stack 306-10 SALE BUY } - Smbers BU" ~ Allinstore stock GUTERMANN a SEWS ALL FABRICS —‘ Olyestef.or 100% Cotton 10 Om SALE BUY } GET1.FREE = : Members BUYIGET <. D linstore stock if ai POLYESTERS Nef *: Fabrieland Sewing Ctub Hop af Escatator} 986-4519. 875-9244 Members Valpe Hotline HOURS 1 * Sur -11°D0-5 od i Mon-Fr) 9.30-9 00+ Sal 930-5 30 so, ee eee Fabricland Pius 6 more locations in the . » tower Mainland fo serve you a a . i us ba the Intemet! 1 “website wi. fabriclandwest.com i" la _. :