‘Fin. Comm.,
‘Mar. 17/80
iStmt. of
‘Accts. Payable.

March 24th, 1980.

which does not have the same requirements ag Port Moody, Coquitlam

and Port Coquitlam. Alderman Wright spoke regarding the increase of
population and the need for the Eagle Ridge Ylospital and whether the
petition in favour of the hospital now circulating would be sent to the
Minister of Health, the Honourable Rafe Mair and Mayor Laking stated

it would be and Mayor Laking advised he met with the Minister in Victoria
and a decision on the hospital is expected at the end of April. Alderman
Wright suggested that Mr. A.I. Smith, the City's representative on the
Eagle Ridge Hospital Board attend the Council meeting of April 14th,
1980. Alderman Keryluk stated the doctors are attempting to dictate
policy regarding a hospital and Mayor Laking stated the doctor's concerns
are a lack of services for the small number of beds now proposed for the
hospital. Alderman Traboulay suggested Dr. Blatherwick be invited to
attend the Council meeting of April 14th, 1980.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That a letter be written to Dr. Blatherwick, Director of the Simon
Fraser Health Unit inviting him to attend the Council meeting to be held

on April 14th, 1980.

Carried.

Moved by Alderman Wright:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That the City of Port Coquitlam advise the Minister of Health, the

Honourable Rafe Mair, of its support of the construction of the proposed

Eagle Ridge Hospital.

Carried,

REPORTS:

From the Flnance Committee, March L7th, 1980 being a Statement of
Accounts Payable in the amount of $105,404.25,

Moved by Alderman Wright:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the report of the Finance Committee, March 17th, 1980 being a

Statement of Accounts Payable in the amount of $105,404.25, be approved.