Regular Council Meeting October 29, 2009
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1) Development Variance Permits
A Hearing was held to consider submissions from persons who deem their interest in property could be affected by the proposed Development Variance Permit No. 202.
After the Hearing, Council approved the issuance of DVP No. 202 for 641-10th Avenue to legalize the siting of the front addition to the existing single detached dwelling, maximum eave projection for a front addition, maximum open porch and eave projection for an open porch; maximum projection for the steps attached to the open porch; the siting of the rear open porch and to increase the maximum projection into the front yard for steps to the front addition.
A Hearing was held to consider submissions from persons who deem their interest in property could be affected by the proposed Development Variance Permit No. 238.
After the Hearing, Council approved the issuance of DVP-238 for the Coal Creek Realignment application to vary a service requirement outlined Service Level 3 to enable the realigned Coal Creek Road proposed to be located to the north of the closed landfill site to have a gravel surfaced roadway.
2) Mining Association of BC
Ms. Zoë Carlson, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Mining Association of British Columbia was in attendance to provide an overview of the State of the Mining Industry in BC.
Ms. Carlson also announced that Fernie has been chosen to host the 2010 Provincial Mine Rescue Competition.
3) Community Eco Garden
Ms. Meredith Funston and Ms. Dawn Deydey provided an overview of the Community Eco Garden to date, as well the planned growth for the project and current challenges associated with the existing garden space. The group is currently applying for additional funding from the Federal Government’s EcoAction program and would like Council’s support.
Council will provide a letter of support to the Community Eco Garden for their application to secure additional funding and further, will work the group to identify potential lands for additional garden plots.
4) Bylaws
Bylaw No. 2111, cited as 2009 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw was adopted. This bylaw will exempt from taxation the property at 1101-2nd Avenue. (property currently held by the Fernie Child Care Society)
5) Passenger Transportation Board
Council expressed their concerns regarding an application from Hallcon Crew Transport Inc. from Toronto, ON who has applied to be the permanent authority to provide crew transport for CP Rail in the Elk/Valley and to the BC/Alberta Border. This service is currently provided locally and employs local people. If Hallcon is successful it may have negative impacts on local businesses and workers.
Council authorized a letter of support for inclusion into Kootenay Taxi’s submission to the BC Passenger Transportation Board outlining the City’s concerns with the proposed application by the Hallcon Crew Transport Inc.
6) Christmas Vouchers
Council authorized Christmas Vouchers for all full time, casual employees and paid on call volunteers in appreciation and recognition of their service with the City.
The vouchers are only redeemable at Fernie Businesses.
7) Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Council authorized a donation of $1500 dollars to ‘The Salvation Army Food Bank’ to provide support and assistance to people in need in Fernie over the holiday season.
Regular Council Meeting October 18, 2009
Posted by admin in : Uncategorized , comments closedFairy Creek Reservoir – Crown Land Tenure Application
City Council endorsed an application to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands for Crown Land Tenure for the proposed NW water reservoir to be built near Fairy Creek north of the Alpine Trails Subdivision.
Emergency and Health Services Commission – Consent and Indemnity Agreement
City Council approved and authorized the execution of a Consent and Indemnity Agreement between the Emergency and Health Services Commission and City for the provision of emergency health services by City first responders at the request of the Commission.
The Agreement replaces previous agreements and provides a common platform for such agreements throughout the Province where this service is provided.
Provincial Funding Cuts to Arts and Culture
City Council adopted a resolution that requests the Provincial Government to re-institute all arts and cultural funding to 2008/09 levels, including that allocated through the BC Arts Council and Direct Access Gaming funds.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 (Fernie) Remembrance Day Activities
City Council approved a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 (Fernie) to hold a parade to the Cenotaph at the Courthouse on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to Canadians that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Council also authorized the annual Poppy Campaign, the flying of the official Poppy Flag at City Hall during Veteran’s Week and will lay a wreath in remembrance