2017 District of Taylor Annual Report
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District of Taylor 2017 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Mayor ............................................................................................... 4 Getting to Know Your Councillors ...................................................................... 5 – 6 Mayor and Council Appointments ...................................................................... 7 – 8 Message from the Chief Financial Officer ....................................................... 9 – 10 Revenue & Operating Expense Highlights ............................................................. 11 Capital Expenditures ................................................................................................... 12 Performance Measures ...................................................................................... 13 – 19 Financial Health – Strategic Community Investment Funding .................................... 13 Financial Health – Reserve Balances at Year End ................................................ 14 – 16 Equipment Replacement Fund ...................................................................................... 14 Debt Retirement Fund ................................................................................................... 14 Cemetery Care Fund ....................................................................................................... 14 Climate Action Reserve Fund ........................................................................................ 14 Tax Sale Reserve Fund ................................................................................................... 15 Assessment Appeal ......................................................................................................... 15 Sale of Lots ..................................................................................................................... 15 Building Replacement .................................................................................................... 15 Water Infrastructure ...................................................................................................... 16 Sewer Infrastructure ...................................................................................................... 16 Tax Exemptions 2017 ..................................................................................................... 16 Council Disqualifications 2017 ...................................................................................... 16 Corporate Energy Consumption Per Capita ...................................................................17 Financial Health – Revenue Generating Services ......................................................... 18 Staff and Volunteers ....................................................................................................... 19 Annual Goals & Objectives ................................................................................ 20 - 24 Year End Reports ................................................................................................ 25 – 69 Corporate Services ................................................................................................ 25 – 30 Financial Services ................................................................................................... 31 – 32 Protective Services ................................................................................................. 33 – 37 Community Services.............................................................................................. 38 – 43 Lone Wolf Golf Course ........................................................................................... 44 – 51 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parks & Facilities ..................................................................................................... 52 - 58 Public Works .......................................................................................................... 59 – 67 Taylor Public Library ............................................................................................ 68 – 69 Facility Information .................................................................................................... 70 Annual Report Photo Credits Darcy Shawchek & District of Taylor Staff Mayor’s Message Taylor continues to be a great place to live, work and play. Council continues to follow the basic strategic plan put in place by previous councils back to 1989. The John Ronald Report of 1989 laid out an economic and community plan that was envisioned to stop the outflow of residents. In the 30 years since its introduction, Taylor has grown steadily. The 2016 Canadian Census has Taylor at a population over 1450. That has doubled since the Ronald Report. As I write this there are less than a handful of fully serviced residential lots left to build on and none of them are for sale. With that as a background, it is my pleasure to endorse the 2017 District of Taylor Annual Report. This report discusses the current state of the community operationally and financially. Each municipal department has reported out on accomplishments and plans moving forward. The staff in each department continue to work hard at maintaining and improving the community. I want to thank them all for their work. Highlights for 2017 include the completion of several capital projects including the new Sanitary Lift Station, shoring up the water reservoir site and the full integration of the Community Hub as a full service stop for Community Services. The Community Services Hub has won the Provincial Excellence Award from the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association for new projects under 1 Million dollars. There were 22 projects evaluated with us coming out on top. It just goes to show that a good vision, well executed can produce excellent results. Congratulations to the whole Community Services Department for their fantastic work creating great service for the residents of Taylor. Taylor continues to be in excellent financial condition. The auditors have completed their review for 2017 and have concluded that fact as well. Our reserves are well funded and invested. Our operations are well run and on budget. We continue to be debt free. We are considering borrowing for the proposed subdivision and are going through the public approval process. Our good financial position allows us to consider this as an option in order to continue growing the community. Council continues to ask the staff to be mindful of these strategic objectives: • Retaining our friendly small town feel while encouraging responsible and sustainable growth • Enhance our safe and welcoming community while providing excellent service • Foster strong communication with the community, business, council, staff and beyond • Maintain and enhance our infrastructure with a broadening funding base The Annual Report has been prepared by the staff and it represents all the hard work I have referred to. Staff has been thorough and transparent. All the employees deserve praise for their hard work and dedication to the community. We cannot thank them enough. The community is in great hands. Rob Fraser Rob Fraser was elected Mayor in November Mayor 2014. He served on the Taylor Council as Councillor from 1994 to 2006. Rob is married to Coleen, has three grown children and five grandchildren. He is a businessman and owns a safety consulting business. Page 4 Getting to know your Councillors Betty Ponto In the 30+ years Betty has lived in Taylor, there have been many changes to both the look and feel of the community. Even with having moved here during the ‘bust’, it didn't take her long to discover the gem that is Taylor, and she knew she had found home. Larry and Betty were married right here in Taylor and their daughter, Jodie, was born and raised here. Betty has worked as a Temp at the Taylor Post Office for over 20 years and as a Temp at the BCGEU office in Fort St. John for over 10 years. Over the years, she has been a volunteer or Board member for various non- profit organizations in Taylor, from parent and school, to community concern, to youth sports. She enjoys the camaraderie, teamwork and challenges of community organizations and events. She volunteers regularly for a variety of community events, and has thoroughly enjoyed her 12 years on Council. In her spare time she enjoys local live music, reading, scrapbooking & time with friends. She loves the practise and art of Tai Chi, having taken instruction on a number of forms from Beginner to Advanced levels for 8 years. She is thankful to have been a part of many things that are enhancing our community, knowing Taylor IS the place to be! Brent Taillefer Brent Taillefer is a lifelong Peace area resident. In 1977, his family established a small farm in Baldonnel, where his mother and brother still reside. Brent completed his elementary education at Baldonnel School. He then completed his junior and senior secondary education at Dr. Kearney Junior Secondary School and North Peace Senior Secondary School. Brent met his wife Sheena in 2003. Shortly after meeting, Brent and Sheena decided to take up residence in Taylor and establish a life and home together with their three children, Maizy, Hank, and Hazel. Brent joined the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department in 2005. Brent took advantage of the many training programs offered through the fire department and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013. Brent has volunteered his services at numerous community events over the past