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Strategic priorities listed; Pynelogs lease renewed
What Happened at Invermere Council This Week?
By Carol Gordon
The regular meeting of the District of Invermere Council was held on Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Office.
In attendance were: Mayor Gerry Taft and Councillors Greg Anderson, Al Miller and Justin Atterbury.
Staff present were: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer; Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer and Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services.
BYLAWS & PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS
Cemeteries Operation and Regulation Bylaw No. 1528, 2017 was approved by council. For further information: RFD Bylaw 1528
REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION
2017 Short Term Action Chart – Update
An overview, as per RFD and SPC, of the Short Term Action Chart as revised on June 13, was provided by Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer.
Council reviewed their Strategic Priorities at their Strategic Quarterly Meeting held on June 13. Based upon the input and projects completed council’s priorities are as follows:
- TOBY CREEK PATHWAYS AND DOG PARK: Permitting
- FORMER COMMUNITY HALL: Demolition
- ATHALMER PLANNING PROCESS: Consultation
- MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND and AMENITIES:
Councils next five include:
- COMMUNITY FACILITY: Phase 2 Concept
- OCP DESIGN GUIDELINES: Public Consult
- INDUSTRIAL PARK: Re-development Plan
- STORM OUTFALL LAKE WINDERMERE: Funding
- COMPOSTING: Business Case
These top priorities provide the broad vision required to address specific issues with actionable items. Attached to this report is the new chart and Work Program outlining the scope of work and staff responsibility.”
Coun. Miller commented: “These are priorities that a lot of our citizens have asked us to deal with over the last few years…and certainly if this is all obtained over the next 16 – 18 months that would be great.”
Council adopted the Short Term Action Chart as revised on June 13.
Annual Report
Mr. Prosser addressed council on the “Invermere on the Lake 2016 Annual Report:”
“Every year we have to report annually to the Province and complete this annual report and presentation to the public. This incorporates both our statement of financial affairs as well as our annual audited statements and it is also built upon what we just discussed, Council’s Short Term Action Priorities Chart. We integrate that directly in here and all the operational priorities so that everything is aligned and that everything can move forward in one cohesive pattern and we’re not jumping all around.”
“Once this is adopted by council, it will be posted up on our website,” added Prosser.
Mayor Taft pointed out that the salaries and travel expenses of council members can be found in the report, “Most people would actually be surprised. There’s usually an assumption that it’s higher than it really is.”
In RFD (Request for Decision): “CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: The Community Charter requires that council, by June 30 of each year hold a public meeting to review the Annual Report. As of the date of this report, no public comments were received and no inquiries were fielded regarding the Annual Report.”
Council adopted the 2016 Annual Report as presented.
CV Arts – Pynelogs Lease Agreement
In Mr. Prosser’s report to council on the CV Arts – Pynelogs Lease Agreement, he outlined the changes that have been made to the current lease.
The Arts Council has operated Pynelogs Cultural Centre for past seven years under the current lease. The district is recommending the following changes to the lease:
- For outdoor events outside the immediate area of the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, special event applications will be required to be submitted to the district for approval as per our adopted policy.
- CV Arts will be responsible for any maintenance on all building core systems that may be impacted by the actions associated with any sub leasor of the cafe or user group.
- CV Arts will need to provide comprehensive liability insurance in the minimum amount of $5 million.
- The district will cover capital and maintenance costs associated with all major infrastructure systems of the existing building including exterior envelope, heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing and safety systems. All capital improvements must be presented prior to September 1 of each year in order to be considered as part of the financial planning process. This will also exclude any damage or impacts created to the core systems from user groups or leasors.
- To provide clarity to CV Arts by specifically allowing the society to operate the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on a year round basis including any subleasors required to operate the café. The Society will be responsible for all internal aesthetic improvements to the building, subject to the Districts approval”
Coun. Miller commented: “they do a good job down there and provide excellent cultural events and it’s good that we can work with them to help them deal with that.”
Council approved renewal of the lease with Columbia Valley Arts Council for Pynelogs Cultural Centre for a term of five years with rent at $10 per annum. The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer are authorized to execute the lease documents.
Development Variance Permit Application – Castlerock Estates Development Corp
This is an application by Castlerock Development Corporation to vary Subdivision Servicing Bylaw No. 902, 1997 Part B, Division B.101 Works and Services requirement for municipal water servicing within the RR-2 Rural Resource Zone and the public notification of the proposed variance is given in accordance with the Local Government Act.
Council approved the application.
Temporary Use Business Permit Application, 401-Laurier Street– Seasonal Car Wash / Detailing
A Temporary Commercial Use Permit application has been submitted by Daniel Smith for a seasonal car wash and detailing service.
The applicant, Daniel Smith, has approached staff with the concept of a 6,000 square foot, two car wash and detaining business at 401 – Laurier Street in Athalmer. The application was a two-pronged approach;
- First set up a seasonal, truly temporary car wash and detailing pad to clean vehicles and boats during the summer of 2017. The pad would not be connected to district water or sewer and would manage the used water by capturing and pumping it to a tank truck for proper disposal. No wastewater is allowed to percolate the ground given the proximity of adjacent commercial and residential wells as well as the site being within the 100 day capture zone of the Districts Groundwater Protection Area. The single pad washing site would be sheltered by a pre constructed, off the shelf portable tent unit to be removed at the season end.
- Second, prepare the necessary information in order to apply for an Athalmer Gateway Commercial Development Permit and Building Permit a permanent car wash facility in the fall of 2017. The application would require significant engineering with respect to sanitary disposal given the sensitivity and capacity of the current sanitary vacuum system in Athalmer.
As the short-term component of the applicants plan does not comply with current bylaws and temporary commercial policy a Local Government Act Sec 493 Temporary Use Permit (T.U.P.) is required. The solutions proposed under this recommendation include:
- The issuance of a 15-day short term business licence to allow Mr. Smith to commence the physical site preparation and delivery of a seasonal car wash service that meets the specified conditions within a short term business licence.
- Prepare the application for formal LG Act notification and district referral requirements to be completed concurrent with the term of the 15 day licence with input and final consideration for issuance of the sec. 493 T.U.P at the July 11 council meeting.
- A future formal car wash to follow a standard Development Permit and Building Permit Bylaw application and review processes.
Temporary Use Permits, under LGA Sec. 493(2), are a mechanism for council to do the following: LGA Sec. 493(2) A temporary use permit may do one or more of the following:
(a) allow a use not permitted by a zoning bylaw;
(b) specify conditions under which the temporary use may be carried on;
(c) allow and regulate the construction of buildings or structures in respect of the use for which the permit is issued.
The current list of permitted uses within the Gateway C-2 zone allows for car wash facilities, however; the applicant is requesting a temporary licence to operate on a seasonal, small scale, over the summer and to not be required to connect to the water and sewer services. They are also requesting to place a temporary shelter that does not meet current policy for temporary businesses structures. Temporary permits can be issued for up to three year terms and can be renewed once. The applicant has provided details addressing the conditions he would implement for the temporary licencing. Approval of the short term, 15-day, licence and potentially the T.U.P. for the remainder of term.”
Council approved a short term business licence expiring on July 12, be issued for the car wash / Detailing business proposed with council directing staff to initiate the public consultation process for Temporary Commercial Use Permitting as per the requirements of the Local Government Act.
Special Events
DTSS Grad March to be held on Wednesday, June 28, was authorized by council with any fees associated with policy 2008-01 being waived and the organization providing liability insurance, thereby eliminating liability from the District of Invermere.
Soiree en Blanc
Council authorized that the District of Invermere applies for a special event permit with the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for Soiree en Blanc on July 8.
CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION
Columbia Valley Community Facility Fundraising Committee
Council approved a request by the Columbia Valley Centre Fundraising Committee to have the district apply for a special event permit with the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch the final fundraising event.
“On July 22 we will be hosting the last fundraising event from 6 to 9 p.m. An evening for us to show our appreciation to those who have donated to the Columbia Valley Centre. Attendees will be given a tour of the building before it is open to the general public. In addition, we will be serving light appetizers and beverages.”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
A Thank you letter from Wings Over the Rockies Festival.
A letter was also received from Wilderness Committee, Vancouver, expressing their concerns regarding The Tar Sands.
The next district of Invermere regular meeting is Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
The District of Invermere Council meets regularly throughout the year on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (second Tuesdays only during July, August and September) at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere) unless otherwise indicated.
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