inquiring

reporter

AS reported in the July 5 News, West Vancouver fire-
fighters are concerned about a lack of resources and
funding. Chief among their concerns: fire halls not
sturdy cnough to withstand an earthquake — a disas-
ter which would surely demand the services and equip-
ment of the fire department. As well, the aging aerial
ladder truck is in dire need of replacement. But
upgrades like these cost money. Lots of it. And munic-
ipalities have little to spare these days. Why not pool
the resources and equipment of all three North Shore
fire services, and administer it all through one office?

On the other hand, if amalgamation would jeopardize the response time of the fire
department, those who oppose the move would be justified.

NORTH SHORE DEMOGRAPHICS

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KNOW

OTHER

YES ANSWER

Norgate/Pemberton Heights

Lower Lonsdale

33%

47%

36%

44%

30%. IN&

-. Central and Upper Lonsdale 48% 18%

Lynn Valicy 4% 19%
Blueridge/Deep Cove ; 14%

14%

Dundarave/Amble:
British Properties

Capilano/Delbrook Highlands

27%
29%
24%
18%
26%

25%

18%

George Thew

North Vancouver
Absolutely. Anything to save
taxpayers money. z
should have done it years
ago. And it’s only gomg to
get more expensive for them
with the equipment they are
going to have to buy.

Don Thompson

North Vanceuver

Yes. It's cheaper and more
efficient. With three fire
halls, the way they do it
now,  Wesr Vancouver
phones North Vancouver to
come and help. They might
as well be together.

Doreen Esary

North Vancouver

I just moved here but I
guess | would support it.
They should if it will help
each other out. And they
need ladder trucks, especial-
ly with more and more con-
dos going up.

Permit granted for West Van preschool

THE following are
some of the issues that
were before West
Vancouver Council
Monday, July 6:
Attendance: 45

Capacity: 85

rawumMicipat

RECORD

Duration: 2 hours

Absent: none

Issue: That a variance permit
be granted to St. David's
United Church (1525 Tavlor
Way) to permit an addition to
the church for preschool class-
rooms with variance to the

required number of parking
stalls.
Result: carried

Issue: [hat funding in the
amount of $48,692.13 be
approved for a library genera-
tor and emergency fire door

Project.

Result: tabled tor two weeks
Issue: That a development
applivation for a seniors’ sup-
portive housing projecr at
721-735 Burley Drive be
referred to the advisory plan-
ning commission, community

services advisory commission
and subsequently the advisory:
design panel for review and
comments about traffic. Staff;
to meet with residents G.,
review proposal. .
Result: carried

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