From the Bear Pit
Council News
Publication Date: November 30th, 2023
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Committee of the Whole Meeting November 22, 2023 |
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Official Community Plan Kick-off Meeting
Colton Kirsop and Kevin Brooks, from McElhanney Ltd., (the project managers) shared a presentation to Council in preparation for the development of the Official Community Plan (OCP) draft. It highlighted the importance, new legislative requirements, and next steps for the team.
Our current OCP was adopted in 2011 and other than changes resulting from incidental amendments, the OCP has not been updated since. With significant changes to our community in economy, industry, and demographics, a fulsome review and update is in order as the OCP is foundational to most planning projects and land-use bylaws.
A workshop was held for Council on November 27th to allow McElhanney to understand the vision of the community and the wants Council hopes to see in the updated OCP.
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Regional Council Meeting November 27, 2023 |
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WildSafeBC Annual Report
Kim Eglinski, Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC came to give Council a high-level oral report for 2023 as the contact ends on November 30th and the written report is still in draft, which will be presented to Council once approved.
Kim shared the positive work listing off actuals for; presentations, events attended, public reach, increased phone calls, social posts and followers, and bin tagging
This year's limitations were a lack of bin tagging and door-to-door canvassing due to extreme smoke from wildfires and a lack of public engagement for the Community Human Bear Conflict Management team's Open House.
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Animal Control Bylaw Update & Policy Direction
While staff continue to draft a revised Animal Control, Pound, and Licensing Bylaw, direction was requested for policies on; Breed Specific v. Behaviour-Based Regulation, Nuisance Animals, Species of Animals, Standards of Care, Service Area, and Enforcement.
Council agreed to have staff move forward with creating the bylaw based on their findings as a whole to then be reviewed by Council.
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Environmental Advisory Committee Green Waste Diversion Contest
The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is looking for ways to help encourage the public to divert organic waste to our landfill by promoting vermicomposting. An idea was to establish a contest with funding through LGCAP which provides funding to support the implementation of climate actions and supports the Province’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Before staff dedicate capacity to this project, they are first seeking approval from Council, which was received.
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For Discussion
Letter from Sarah Attrill, Northern Rockies Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
Re: Accessible parking spaces along Fort Nelson Frontage Roads
Council asked staff to come back with a report with respect to the costs of this request made.
For Information
Letter from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing
Re: New Legislation to Support Local Government Housing Initiatives
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Letter from Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens' Services
Re: 2023 Grant-in-Lieu of Property Tax Payment
NRRM Letter to Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Re: Request for Extension and Funds to Complete the Emergency Program Act Regulations Feedback
Council Information Package- Nov 22, 2023
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Council reported on the meetings, activities and appointments to Committees/Boards related to their roles on Council.
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2024 Council Committee and Representative Appointments.
Annually, Mayor and Council review the appointments of members to the Acting Mayor position, committees, subsidiary groups and portfolios. While some appointments are made by the Mayor in consultation with Councillors, others are at the recommendation of the Mayor requiring resolutions of Council.
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Career Opportunities at the NRRM
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Job Posting No. 2023.37
Closing date: December 4, 2023
Job Posting No. 2023.35
Closing date: Until Filled
Job Posting No. 2023.34
Closing date: Until Filled
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Job Posting No. 2023.01
Closing date: December 31, 2023
Closing date: Until Filled
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RFQ-2023-36
Electrical Services
Closing date: November 30, 2023
RFQ-2023-37
General Maintenance Services
Closing date: November 30, 2023
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RFQ-2023-39
Plumbing & Gasfitting Services
Closing date: November 30, 2023
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Town Snow Removal Procedures
General snow clearing activities take place within standard hours of operation (Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30). NRRM’s on-call procedure provides for snow removal after hours and over weekends during heavier snow events. When snow increases, so does the fleet.
For questions or concerns contact Public Works at 250-774-2541 ext 2090
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