Delegations
Chief Cheryl Casimer St Mary’s Band re Canadian Native
Fastball Championships, August 2nd-5th 2012
50 to 60 teams expected with $10,000.00 being offered
for the winning team. Chief Casimer requested an extension on lights for the
duration of the tournament. She also
spoke of Aboriginal Day in June. The
Arts are being featured prominently in this year’s celebrations with an outdoor
evening performance with the Symphony of the Kootenays being scheduled.
Ron Miles and Shelly Hollister appeared as a
delegation at Council’s request to answer more questions about their Lacrosse
Box proposal. After considerable
clarification it appears the lacrosse box, if constructed, will not just be
used for lacrosse. Mr Miles also stated
he was working with a service group who might potentially take on ongoing costs
of maintenance.
The update contained items concerning:
Signs –
looking at June date for the policy
around electronic signs to come before Council
Dates for the Brown Bag Lunch beginning April 24th
12 noon to 1:00pm Council Chambers with Mayor and Councillors who chose to
attend
Coffee with the Mayor at Hot Shots April 14th
1:00 -4:00pm
Shaw Council Meeting Rebroadcast Dates changed to
accommodate hockey. This Monday’s
meeting will be broadcast on Sunday April 8th at 11:00am and Sunday
15th at 11:00am
Yellow Recycling Bins
DCC Round Table Workshop for stakeholders Thursday April 26th
4:00 – 7:00pm
Aspen Firebreak - completed
Salt Water for Pool Investigation - not recommended
Pitch In – week following Earth Day
North Star Trail – washout reported
Councillor Whetham asked that a simple sketch map be made
available at the Chamber buildings describing access to the North Star Trail
head. Chris new responded that this
could be done.
Councillor Warner asked about removal of flowers from
a grave at the Cranbrook Cemetery. Mr
Pearce acknowledged that sometimes flowers are removed rather quickly but will
post reminders about the time length for such placements.
Councillor Scott requested that Chamber information be
made available on first contact with potential new business.
Councillors Pallesen and Davis made comment about the
Armond Restoration Project Proposal and commented that members of the public had spoken
to them of their concern that taxpayers money should not be used for this.
Comment
As Chair of this committee I must point out that it is
not anticipated at this time that city taxpayers money be used for this
project.
Correspondence
23 items beginning at:
The entire letter can be read at
Of note is the paragraph which states;
“My recommendation is to continue to monitor the drinking water
samples. I would not recommend using
drinking water that consistently (2 consecutive samples) fails to meet the
guidelines or if an individual sample greatly exceeds the guidelines (for
example if the total coliform count is 20,000/100ml, or if the fecal coliform
is 4,000/100ml). The G1 ponds sample
results for 2009 and 2010 do not meet these criteria. In 2010 B Lake and Luke’s
Lake each had a single sample with fecal coliforms above 4.000/100ml.”
This letter was discussed and the recommendation was to meet with the
ranchers to discuss cattle watering and to continue monitoring the ponds once
the ultra violet treatment commences.
9.18 concerned funding for The Symphony of the Kootenays and once again
it was commented on that the Symphony did not apply for the maximum amount
through the Community Initiatives program.
9.19 Trash to Treasure will be advertised by the City and will be held
in conjunction with Pitch In (April 23rd – 30th) and Earth Day week. Saturday April 21st will be Trash to Treasure Day.
All other correspondence and the responses can be read at the link
above.
11.1 Family and Community Services Committee recommend that at this
time The City is not in a position to amend bylaws to allow livestock within
municipal boundaries and that Sven Heyde be thanked for his interest. Carried
with Councillor Warner opposing.
11.2 That council endorse the recommendation for a roof over the
Fitness Centre and that more research be carried out. Carried.
New Business
12.1 That Council approve the
2012 Corporate Business Plan. Carried.
12.2 That Mr Jay Savage has
failed to file his Campaign Disclosure Statement and that he has until April 18th
to file papers and is fined a $500.00 penalty. Carried
12.3 That Council appoint
Kareen Peters to the Cranbrook in Motion Committee. Carried.
12.4 That Council approve the
new Cranbrook Transit System Master Operation Agreement. Carried.
12.5 To consider approval of
Industrial Development permit Kodiak Homes.
Carried.
12.6
To consider approval of a Steep Slopes Development permit at 325
Industrial Road F. Carried.
12.7
To consider approval for a development permit for 325 Industrial Road
F. Carried.
12.8
Report Recommendation regarding Roads Capital Program. City Engineer Hodge had informed Council
that the Road infrastructure deficit currently stands at $19,000,000.00. The cost of those roads scheduled for repair
this year will be $2,000,000.00. The
list of those roads to receive attention this year will be available soon.
12.9
That the City renew the Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement.
Carried.
12.10
That the City support in principle the use of lands in Balment Park for
an Outdoor Lacrosse Box but that administration work with the committee and
that the public be consulted and a report be brought forward at a future
date. Carried.
12.11
To consider allowing the placement by the RDEK of 7 recycle bins on the
parking lot at the Memorial Arena Site. Carried.
13.1
Recommendation to adopt the Five Year Financial Plan. Carried.
13.2
Third Reading and adoption of the Official Community Plan Amendment
Bylaw 3742 (134, 5th Av S.) Carried.
13.3
Third Reading and adoption of the Official Community Plan Amendment
Bylaw 3743 (134, 5th Av S.).
Carried.
Really appreciate your Council notes... thanks. Very pleased to see that chickens and livestock will not be allowed in city limits! We have enough problem with cats, deer & dogs.
ReplyDeleteWe're very concerned with the proposed City purchase of the old Armond and agree with Gerald Hudson's comments in the Townsman. Maintaining the heritage Fire Hall & CMRT are far higher priorities. It's unlikely that the Armond purchase & renovations, upgrading to fire & building code, and then the ongoing annual maintenance can be done without enormous taxpayer subsidy. The proposed users will not be able to cover ongoing costs.
Sorry to be such a Grinch but we need to be responsible.
We totally agree that the Firehall and CMRT need to be preserved and maintained for the benefit of the City. However if there is a creative way to save The Armond and put it to good use for the community and especially our creative youth, and make it self-sustaining, is that not better than allowing it to be an eyesore and liability in the centre of our City? We would hope you might change you mind once you have full knowledge of the Business Plan and what is actually being explored and proposed. Jenny Humphrey Project Chair
ReplyDeleteSelf-sustaining is the major requirement, for sure. We look forward to your Business Plan and the assessments by City staff, project managers and engineers. Your intentions are admirable but when the private sector is not willing to touch it, I fail to see how the public sector taxpayer can operate it profitably with tenants like youth, arts groups and tourist service. Why not house them in the old Fire Hall? We already own and maintain it. We'll keep an open mind until we have more info on both proposals. Thanks for your efforts.
DeleteOnce again thanks for prompt summary of last night's meeting!!
ReplyDeleteI suggest that the naysayers to the Armond Theatre restoration project hold their fire until the business plan is presented as Jenny Humphrey proposes. This just may be the spark that the downtown needs. I am a downtown kind of person but sadly Cranbrook's fails the test as a vibrant central place in the city. I commend Jenny and her group for at least trying to make something happen.
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