1. Partnering Agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce – Victoria Avenue Initiative and Sunday Downtown Socials
Council approved the partnering agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce for the provision of municipal services in the amount of $10,000 to host the summer downtown festivities. Events such as a night market, street theatre, music and a trunk treasure sale are some of the events planned for the summer. For further information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 250 423-6868 or info@ferniechamber.com or www.ferniechamber.com
2. Max Turyk Lease Amendments
Currently there are two long term tenants “Creative Energy Arts Factory” and the “Creative Minds Pre-School” who have occupied space in the old Max Turyk School since 2009. Council authorized notice of their intention to amend the terms of a disposal (lease) for these two groups for a period of 1 year commencing on August 1, 2011, with a right of renewal for 3 additional one year terms for the following rental rate:
Fernie Creative Minds Preschool – $8,906.90 per year
Creative Energy Arts Factory – $7,346.40 per year
If you are interested in renting space in this facility, contact Sharon Switzer or Allan Knibbs at the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250 423-4466.
3) Regional District of East Kootenay Bylaw No. 2326 Referral Electoral Area A – Miscellaneous Amendments – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990
Miscellaneous amendments to the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw were identified as a priority project in the RDEK Planning and Development Services 2011 work plan. The above noted bylaw amends a number of the regulations contained in the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829. A complete summary of the proposed changes can be viewed at City Hall during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
4) Banning Cosmetic Chemical Pesticides
The Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division is working on a provincial campaign to ban the use and sale of cosmetic chemical lawns and garden pesticides, which included herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
Council will be forwarding a letter to the Province in support of this ban.
5) Fernie Mountain Bike Club
Council approved a funding request from the Fernie Mountain Bike Club in the amount of $2000 to be funded from the Resort Municipality Initiative – Cultural and Heritage Tourism and Festivals Program towards the “Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam” event to be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 behind the Fernie Aquatic Centre.