Matt Mosteller and Andy Cohen, Fernie Alpine Resort
were in attendance to provide Council with an update on activities at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) including community partnerships, the Community Summit Fund, marketing, advertising and PR events. They noted the downturn in the global economy is affecting the resort but expressed optimism that recent capital investments and new programming will have positive results for the resort.
Three new Committees approved by Council.
Council approved terms of reference for following three committees and authorized staff to solicit applications from members of the public for appointment to these committees. Basic terms for each committee are:
1) Decorations Committee
Councilors Giuliano and Macnair were appointed by Council to this Committee as Council representatives.
Staff will solicit applications from members of the public, a nominee from the Leisure Services Advisory Board or alternatively from the Chamber of Commerce, Arts Council, Historical Society or Tourism Fernie for appointment to this Committee.
The Committee will be responsible for:
Ø Researching and making recommendation and reports to Council for an overall vision for the distribution and placement of seasonal decorations, banners and flower baskets;
Ø Developing and recommending a budget and implementation plan for seasonal lighting and decorations, banners and flowers based on 3, 5, and 10 year timeframes; and
Ø Developing and recommending an annual operational timeline that lays out when seasonal activities shall commence and conclude.
2) Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
Councilors Goos and Macnair were appointed by Council to this Committee as Council representatives.
Staff will solicit applications from members of the public and nominees from the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and the Elk Valley Branch of Wildsight for appointment to this Committee.
This Committee is responsible for reviewing the corporate and community reduction opportunities and strategies in the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan (the Plan) and making recommendations respecting:
Ø implementation of corporate and community greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives: and,
Ø developing methods to identify, measure and report on progress towards achievement of the goals articulated in the Plan.
3) Communications Committee
Councilors McIsaac and Iddon (subject to his approval) were appointed by Council to this Committee as Council representatives.
This Committee shall be comprised of:
· Two (2) members of City Council;
· Three (3) members from the community-at-large (ideally representing a cross-section of community interests).
This Committee is a select committee of the City and functions primarily in an advisory capacity to City Council.
Ø The Committee is responsible for reviewing the Communications Audit (the Audit): and
Ø making recommendations respecting implementation of internal and external communication initiatives identified in the Audit and otherwise; and
Ø pursuing goals and objectives that support Council’s strategic priorities including enhanced civic literacy, greater public participation in decision-making, accountability, and organizational effectiveness
For a complete overview of the Terms of Reference for each committee please see our Website: www.fernie.ca
Expressions of interest will be accepted at City Hall at 501 3rd Avenue, Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 or by email to: cityhall@fernie.ca.
