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District of Sparwood Council Notes
Vantage Point Sign Application
Council approved a sign application from Vantage Point for an 18-month period to advertise their development at Whiskey Jack Resort. They have applied to place signs on Highway 3 across from the Cummins Office and at the intersection of Highway 43 and Sparwood Heights Drive.
2011 Municipal Election
Leanne Jensen was appointed as the Chief Election Officer and Melody Bruce as Deputy Chief Election Officer to conduct the 2011 General Local Election for the District of Sparwood on November 19, 2011.
Middletown Lease Agreement
Council consented to a change in business under the current lease agreement at 141B Aspen Drive to a real estate office. Kootenay Valley Homes Ltd., operating as East Kootenay Realty will be taking over the current lease and renewing the lease for a period of five years, commencing on October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2016.
Parastone Developments Ltd.
The Acting Mayor and CAO were authorized to execute an Option Agreement with Parastone Developments Ltd. on the parking lot adjacent to the District Office. The lot is being marketed by Parastone to companies who may be interested in a large office building in the downtown core.
Council Appointments
Councillor Peter Templin was appointed to the Highway No. 3 Mayors and Chairs Committee and the alternate Regional District of East Kootenay Board Director for the remainder of the current term of office.
Bylaws
Mobile Home Parks Bylaw No. 288, 1982, Amendment Bylaw 1074, 2011 was given two readings and a Public Hearing set for September 6, 2011. This amendment has been requested to allow for larger accessory buildings on mobile home sites.
Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981, Amendment Bylaw 1071, 2011 was introduced and referred back to staff for tighter regulations on outdoor burning boilers. This amendment addresses text amendments to definitions, residential, commercial, industrial and general regulations.
Aerobics Instructor Training
Sparwood Community and Facility Services is offering the Canadian Fitness Education Services Exercise/Aerobics Instructor Course and Practicum. This course provides students with practical foundation skills to prepare and instruct safe and effective group exercise classes. Topics include the fitness industry, lesson planning for a variety of class formats, cueing and choreography, multi-level teaching, using music and equipment effectively and professional responsibilities of fitness instructors. Students must have the prerequisite Fitness Knowledge Certificate or equivalent to register for this course. Course Dates are August 12, 6 – 9 p.m., August 13 and 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $308. Practicum Dates are August 26, 6 – 9 p.m., August 27 and 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $218.40. To register or find out more information please call 250-425-0552 or visit our website at www.sparwood.ca.
Community Information Night
Come out on Sept. 8, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote what they have to offer. For more information please contact Sparwood Community and Facility Services at 250-425-0552, or by email at [email protected]
Toilet Replacement Rebate Program
If you’ve ever thought about going with an ultra low-flow toilet, now’s the time to take the plunge. Through the Toilet Replacement Rebate Program, we’ll give you $100 back when you install an eligible toilet as a replacement for your old 13L per flush (or greater) model.
• Rebates are limited to residential customers who are connected to the municipal water and/or sewer systems;
• New toilets must be purchased from a registered business and must be CSA approved with a flush volume of six litres or less and must replace toilets with a flush volume of 13L or greater.
• Toilets may be installed by the resident or a licensed plumber (simple toilet replacement does not require a permit).
• Your old toilet must be taken to the Sparwood Transfer Station and a signature from an attendant must be obtained.
• Your low-flow toilet must be purchased in 2011.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee a rebate – applications are evaluated and processed on a first-come first-served basis, while rebate quantities last.
To check rebate availability or to download an application form please visit our website
www.Sparwood.ca/rebates or pick one up at the District Office.
Knowing your street address
It is important to take the time to ensure you and everyone living in your home knows your physical street address. Take the time to teach your children the correct spelling of your street name and make sure they can clearly relay your full address to others in the event of an emergency. Dispatch for 9-1-1 relies on knowing the proper spelling of street names in order to correctly direct emergency personal. If they are not given as much correct information as possible it could delay the response time for help to arrive. If you have any questions about the correct spelling of your street please contact the District Office at 250-425-6271.
Sparwood is solar hot ready
Sparwood had joined the consortium of municipalities that have opted in on a provincial regulation that requires all new single family dwellings to be constructed with all the preparation required to use solar power to heat water for domestic hot water use.
Details on the regulations and what will be required are available on the CanSIA website www.cansia.ca/government-regulatoryissues/provincial/solar-ready or by contacting the planning and Engineering Department at 250-425.6830.
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
All fire pits and outdoor fireplaces require a permit, which is to be renewed on a yearly basis. Permits are available without fee, at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office.
