Elk River Alliance

Ayla Bennett and Lee-Anne Walker made a presentation to District of Sparwood council Dec. 3 on water monitoring efforts and outcomes on Alexander Creek and Lizard Creek. Once all data has been gathered a report will be available on the Elk River Alliance website.

Coal Town Properties

The owner of Coal Town Properties sent a letter to Council regarding refunds of security deposits on new single family, two family, multiple family, commercial or industrial building permits. District of Sparwood Building Bylaw refunds these deposits to the current owner of the building upon final inspection.

Given that the builder often pays the permit fees, Coal Town Properties is requesting that the bylaw be amended to allow the refunds to be paid to the original payer. Coal Town Properties will be advised that the District of Sparwood will not be making changes to the Building Bylaw.

Sparwood Golf Club

Council approved a request from the Sparwood Golf Club for $9,000 to hire a professional golf course designer to evaluate and design upgrades to the Sparwood Golf Course.

2012 Mosquito Control Update

Council received the ‘Sparwood 2012 IMMPACT Nuisance and West Nile Vector Mosquito Control Program’ report from Culex Environmental. The program targets the aquatic stages of the mosquitoes (larvae and pupae), which are found in relatively discrete bodies of water, as opposed to mosquito adults, which once they emerge can spread over many square miles. Potential larval development sites are sampled at least once every seven days from May through June to determine if any larval treatment is required. In July and August, the frequency of surveillance is usually reduced to once every 10 to 14 days. The complete report is available on our website at www.sparwood.ca.

Bylaws

The following bylaws were introduced and given first, second and third readings:

– Land Sales Reserve Expenditure Bylaw 1107, 2012;

– Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Expenditure Bylaw 1108, 2012;

– Street Repaving Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw 1109, 2012;

– Recreational/Cultural Capital Works Reserve Expenditure Bylaw 1110, 2012;

– Waterworks System Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw 1111, 2012;

– Sewer System Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw 1112, 2012; and

– Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 1113, 2012.

Ballet and Jazz Dance Recital

Thursday, December 13, at the Sparwood Secondary School Gym 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Admission by Donation. Mark your calendars, come out and applaud the accomplishments of the Sparwood Leisure Centre Children’s Dance Program. Both ballet and jazz presentations will be featured for the children’s first recital of the year!

Fires – Floods – Ice – Storms

Nature Changes – We Adapt

Find out how climate change is affecting Sparwood’s community.

– Hear from climate change experts.

– Learn how the District of Sparwood is adapting.

– Collect tips on how you can help protect lives and property.

– Share your input and enter to win prizes.

Please join us: Friday, December 7, 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:15 p.m. or Saturday, December 8,  10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Presentation at 10:15 a.m. at the Sparwood Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre, 101 – 4 Avenue (Next to Lilac Terrace)

Sparwood Fire Department Christmas Open House

Sparwood Fire Station #1 on Pine Avenue on Saturday, December 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Including fire truck rides for the kids, demonstrations for fire safety, information for fire safety, hot dogs and burgers. Come out and bring the kids down to “Our House.” Bring your escape plan for your home and receive a prize.

In lieu of sending Christmas cards and in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas a donation will be made to the Sparwood Food Bank and Toys for Tots.

We wish you all Peace, Happiness and Good Health in 2013. Please Drive Safely Over the Holidays

Looking for fun and healthy stocking stuffers and gifts?

Give the gift of health and enjoyment! Gift certificates for a multitude of activities, programs, and passes are available in any denomination, through the Sparwood Recreation Department. Call 250-425-0552 or visit the Recreation Centre for more information.

Upcoming meetings (In council chambers)

– Monday, December 17 – Regular Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

– Monday, January 7, 2013 – Regular Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

Council Facts is a publication by the District of Sparwood which summarizes the key decisions of Council. Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend regular council and committee meetings. The agenda is available on line at www.Sparwood.ca on the Friday before the meeting. Minutes of council are available, once adopted, on our website at www.Sparwood.ca

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