DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
Minutes of the Regular Council held on September 10th, 2019 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office
THOSE PRESENT at the commencement of the meeting:
Council: Mayor - Al Miller Councillor - Greg Anderson Councillor - Kayja Becker Councillor - Ute Juras Councillor – Gerry Taft
Staff: Chief Administrative - Chris Prosser Director of Development Services – Rory Hromadnik Corporate Officer – Kindry Luyendyk
Press: E-Know Pioneer
Gallery: 7 people
CALL TO ORDER:
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
19-0901 Moved by Councillor Becker; Seconded by Councillor Anderson; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for this Regular Meeting of Council be approved. CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 9, 2019
19-0902 Moved by Councillor Anderson; Seconded by Councillor Juras; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council, held on July 9, 2019 are adopted as circulated. CARRIED
1 person arrived at 7:06 p.m.
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS:
PUBLIC QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD:
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BYLAWS & PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS:
1) Generation Homes
19-0903 Moved by Councillor Anderson; Seconded by Councillor Juras BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Residential Infill Permit Development DP 19.20 application as submitted by Generation Homes;
AND THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment 1554, 2019 and Zoning Bylaw amendment 1555, 2019 be adopted;
AND THAT Residential Infill Permit Development DP 19.20 Generation Homes be approved subject to the following: • Closure of access from 5A Street to 10th Avenue; • Approval of Storm Water Management Plan by the District’s Engineers; and • Execution of a Development Servicing Agreement. CARRIED
2 people left at 7:15 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION:
1) Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2019
19-0904 Moved by Councillor Juras; Seconded by Councillor Becker; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2019 be received as presented. CARRIED
2) District of Invermere Facility Policy Amendment
19-0905 Moved by Councillor Anderson; Seconded by Councillor Juras; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the amended Community Facility and Park Space Booking Policy 2005-02. CARRIED
REPORTS FOR INFORMATION:
1) July Bylaw Report
2) August Bylaw Report
3) August Long Weekend Report
4) August Dog Report
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CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION:
1) Groundswell Network Society
A request for their Fee-for-Service funds to be released early.
19-0906 Moved by Councillor Anderson; Seconded by Councillor Juras; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council release the remainder of the Groundswell Network Society's Fee for Service funds in the amount of $3,500. CARRIED
2) Rite to Ride
Request for funding to publish a magazine.
19-0907 Moved by Councillor Taft; Seconded by Councillor Becker; BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff refer Rite to Ride to apply for the Local Government Assistance Program as well as the Columbia Valley Foundation for any funding requests. CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION:
1) Mike and Rosemary Bradford
A letter regarding their rezoning application.
2) AIM Group on behalf of Public Works and Government Services Canada
A letter regarding the installation of marker piles along the length of the Lake Windermere Groyne.
3) Lake Windermere Ambassadors
Letter regarding the new project at the weir in Lake Windermere.
4) Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)
Meeting highlights.
5) Toby Creek Nordic Club - Whiteways
Fee for Service yearly report.
6) Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association
Thank you message.
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7) Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley
Thank you letter.
8) Peaks Gymnastics
Thank you card.
9) BC Hydro
Beautification Fund
10) Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Gas tax agreement community works fund payment.
11) Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Completion of FireSmart project.
12) Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)
UBCM group benefits plan - notice of plan marketing review.
13) Provincial Support for Libraries
Various municipalities requesting support for the Provincial contribution to libraries be increased.
14) Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
-Updated alcohol sense materials. -Correction to policy directive 18 – 06 (variety-of-liquor requirement for large public special event permits)
15) Ministry of Children and Family Development
Changes within the ministry.
16) Municipality of North Cowichan
Letter to UBCM regarding regional Management of Forestry.
17) City of Pitt Meadows
Letter supporting West Vancouver's resolution confirming municipal jurisdiction to regulate single-use items. Regular Council Minutes Tuesday, September 10, 2019
18) British Columbia Utilities Commission
Letter regarding the inquiry into the regulation of municipal energy utilities – regulatory timetable establishment.
19) Recycling Council of British Columbia
Waste Reduction Week in Canada.
20) District of Sannich
-Letter regarding the proceeds of crime. -Letter regarding the clean up of needles and other harm reduction paraphernalia.
21) Citizens for Safe Technology
Information on electromagnetic radiation pollution.
NEW BUSINESS & NOTICE OF MOTION:
PUBLIC QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD:
ADJOURNMENT:
19-0908 Moved by Councillor Becker; Seconded by Councillor Juras; BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting is adjourned. (7:58 p.m.) CARRIED
Presiding member: Certified Correct:
Mayor Chief Administrative Officer