This summer, guests of the Port Moody Station Museum will travel back in time as they view a zoomed-in model of Port Moody’s main street in the 1930s, complete with a working train. Jim Buckley is the man behind the model. Jim is a Port Moody resident and has been an avid modeller since the age of 12. Now as a retiree, he’s had even more time to hone his craft.
Tonight’s Art at Council is a sample of Jim’s work, a model depicting the Melrose Apartments which were built along the Barnet Highway in 1916 and torn down 78 years later in 1994. Jim’s creations are made from basswood and plastic, and many of his models are “scratch built” meaning all the pieces are custom made.
To see more of Jim’s amazing modeling talents stop by the Station Museum over the Canada Day weekend starting on June 29th at 10am
Fire Chief Remo Faedo made a powerpoint presentation on the 100 year history of the Fire-Rescue in Port Moody
The Port Moody Fire Department was established in 1913 as a volunteer organization. The Fire Hall was located below city hall on the west side of the building.
709 Ioco Road was the location of the old No. 2 Fire Hall which was in operation until 1974. It is currently being used by the City Parks Department and can be identified by the mural of our antique fire truck on the front truck bay door. Our antique fire truck is a1950 Mercury and was the first factory ordered fire truck by the City of Port Moody. It was in service from 1950 to 1980.
At one time Port Moody was a 3 Fire Hall town. No. 3 Fire Hall was at the corner of Glenayre Drive and Glencoe Drive on the property where our current #2 Hall sits. This Fire Hall was operational in the 1940’s.
In 1961 the Port Moody Fire Department moved to the #1 Fire Hall at 2718 St. Johns. The Fire Department shared the building with the Police Department. This is the current location of the new soon to be occupied “The Station” development.
In 1968 the first staff member (Art Townsend, Fire Chief) was hired into an administrative position. In 1973, the new #1 Fire Hall at 200 Ioco Road was completed and in 1974 a platoon system that provided on-duty staff 24/7 was implemented.
The new Glenayre Fire Hall #2 at 955 Glenayre Drive was officially opened in 1977 and although an engine was assigned to the hall for call-back duty it was not staffed with career firefighters but was leased to the BC Ambulance Service.
The Port Moody Fire Department operated ambulance services until 1981 at which time that service was taken over by BC Ambulance Services. This was also when the First Responder program was initiated.
In 1981 a new position of Deputy Fire Chief was filled. In 1982, four new Firefighters were hired to achieve a minimum apparatus manning standard. And in 1983, a formal Fire Prevention Officer was hired and in 1993 a formal Training Officer.
In 1992 Port Moody joined the Vancouver Ports Fireboat Consortium and shared fireboat operations with Burnaby Fire Department until February 15, 2013. Port Moody Fire Rescue is now the sole operator of the Fireboat which is currently located at the Suncor Terminal on the Burnaby/Port Moody boundary.
In April of 2005 the expansion and renovation of the Glenayre Fire Hall #2 was completed and by the fall of 2010 the hall was operating 24/7.
Construction of a replacement #1 Fire Hall began in late 2012 with a completion target date toward the end of 2013.
Chief Faedo then introduced Council to the Port Moody Fire Rescue Centennial Coin. It is the Fire Department’s way to recognize and celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the department and the City of Port Moody.
He then thanked those involved in developing the coin, Kevin Butt from Port Moody Fire Rescue for leading the project and Leslyn Johnson for her guidance on graphic development. He also thanked the Centennial Committee for supporting this centennial initiative
2. Public Input
David Spence, Port Moody, inquired of the Fire Chief how many of the Fire Department Commemorative Coins were cast. The Fire Chief replied 100. Mr. Spence then spoke regarding the Admiralty Point lands noting that the lands around the Point were originally leased to the City of Vancouver in 1913 for the purpose of establishing an isolation hospital. He enquired what that hospital might have been. The Mayor responded that an isolation hospital was intended to take people with contagious diseases away from the general population.
Ann Hulbert, Port Moody, thanked everyone for participating in the parade and congratulated Councillor Dilworth for her organizing efforts and all Council and staff for their work to make the parade a success.
Claire Cummings, Port Moody, congratulated council and staff and everyone who helped make Saturday’s parade such a wonderful event.
Mayor Clay outlined Natasha’s many accomplishments including the setting of a Canadian record. He presented her with a centennial T-shirt and a one-year recreation centre fitness pass.
Ms. Fraser indicated she is honoured to be here and Port Moody is a beautiful city to run in and a great community to be a part of.
A representative of the Blackberry Artists Society provided a presentation on the history of the Society and what the Society does. He noted that they operate the Blackberry Gift Shop in the Arts Centre and illustrated some of the unique, handcrafted local art available at the gift shop. He also noted some of the community events they assist with and participate in. He concluded by noting that November 14th they will be holding their yearly Christmas market.
Ms. Farrell expressed appreciation for the close working relationship with City staff. She advised the project office is continuing their community liaison activities, they are 6 months into the construction contract and there is a lot of activity along the line. She advised that the construction will start in earnest in July, the tunnel boring will start early in the new year and take about a year to complete then the tracks will go in. She confirmed that the project is on schedule to open the line in the summer of 2016. Referencing maps, she outlined aspects and activities along the line through Port Moody.
James Chandler, Port Moody Senior Project Manager, outlined elements of the construction methodology of the Inlet Station which includes a tunnel under the road. He advised that access across the bridge will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. He added that emergency services are being consulted to ensure appropriate access and there will be one lane available to emergency responders.
Neal Carley, General Manager of Engineering & Parks spoke to the complaints that have been received and how they are handled. He advised they are logged and tracked, passed along to the Evergreen Project Office then the resolution of the concerns is logged.
Ms. Farrell outlined how complaints are handled advising that they look into what can be done, the complainant is contacted, sometimes in person. She noted that quite often it is questions about the work and in some cases it’s about mitigation. She assured Council that the resolution of complaints is reported back to City staff. She outlined how she keeps the public informed and how they engage community groups about their interests.
In response to a question, Ms. Farrell indicated she would provide drawings showing elevations on the different segments of the line and more detailed information on how the tunnel spoils will be trucked out once that information is determined.
4.1 Minutes
AND THAT staff continue to explore and pursue options for a dedicated bike path along the north side of Clarke Street.
THAT Council direct staff to develop an implementation plan, a stakeholder engagement plan, a hazard assessment of City facilities, inspection and testing protocol for backflow assemblies, a data management system, and proposed bylaw amendments and report back to Council;
THAT Council support in principle the draft Cross Connection Control Policy, dated May 28, 2013; and
THAT Council support an application to the Infrastructure Planning Grant Program for a $10,000 grant for the City of Port Moody’s Cross Connection Control program.
9.3 Release of In Camera Information
Release of In-Camera item from June 18, 2013 In-Camera Council meeting approved for public release.
THAT a loan of $87,500 to the Arts Centre Society for the construction of an Atrium between the Arts Centre and the Centennial/Appleyard House be authorized and funded from accumulated surplus.