City partners with Fernie chamber

City of Fernie Council July 25 approved a partnering agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce for the provision of municipal services in the amount of $10,000 to host the summer downtown festivities. Events such as a night market, street theatre, music and a trunk treasure sale are some of the events planned for the summer. For further information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 250 423-6868 or [email protected] or www.ferniechamber.com.

Max Turyk lease amendments

Currently there are two long term tenants ‘Creative Energy Arts Factory’ and the ‘Creative Minds Pre-School’ who have occupied space in the old Max Turyk School since 2009.  Council authorized notice of their intention to amend the terms of a disposal (lease) for these two groups for a period of one year commencing on August 1, 2011, with a right of renewal for three additional one year terms for the following rental rate:  Fernie Creative Minds Preschool – $8,906.90 per year; Creative Energy Arts Factory – $7,346.40 per year.

If you are interested in renting space in this facility, contact Sharon Switzer or Allan Knibbs at the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250 423-4466.

Electoral Area A Miscellaneous Amendments

Miscellaneous amendments to the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw were identified as a priority project in the Regional District of East Kootenay Planning and Development Services 2011 work plan. Bylaw No. 2326 Referral Electoral Area A – Miscellaneous Amendments -amends a number of the regulations contained in the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829.  A complete summary of the proposed changes can be viewed at Fernie City Hall during normal business hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Council supports banning cosmetic chemical pesticides

The Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. & Yukon Division is working on a provincial campaign to ban the use and sale of cosmetic chemical lawns and garden pesticides, which included herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Fernie council will be forwarding a letter to the province in support of this ban.

City helps Fernie Mountain Bike Club

Council approved a funding request from the Fernie Mountain Bike Club in the amount of $2,000 to be funded from the Resort Municipality Initiative – Cultural and Heritage Tourism and Festivals Program towards the ‘Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam’ event to be held Saturday, August 20, behind the Fernie Aquatic Centre

Lisa Talavia-Spencer/Fernie Director of Corporate Administration Services

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