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Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Oct. 16 District of Sparwood council meeting.
Business
Off Leash Dog Park update
Council authorized staff to proceed with advertising for volunteers to participate in a Working Group to assist staff with the planning and operation of one or more off-leash dog parks in Sparwood.
Bylaws
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1156, 2014, Amendment Bylaw 1209, 2017 was adopted. This amendment exempts taxes on a portion of 120 Centennial Street (owned by the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society) and 141B Aspen Drive (leased to the Michel-Natal-Sparwood Heritage Society) for the years 2018 to 2024.
Council Procedure Bylaw
Council Procedure Bylaw 1022, 2009, Amendment Bylaw 1212, 2017 was adopted. This amendment changes the timeframe when the inaugural meeting after a local general election is held from December to November.
Other News
On-Street Parking Regulations
A reminder to residents that the district’s Off-Street Parking Regulations came into effect on October 1. The Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987 prohibits on-street parking from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive. Residents should note that:
• Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited;
• It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane;
• That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and section 189 (1) (n) of the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed.
Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.
Halloween
Halloween can be an exciting time for children and with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten.
• Drivers please slow down and watch for children, many of whom may be dressed in dark costumes.
• Do not send the little ones out on their own even if they are only going to walk around the neighbourhood.
• Children should not go out alone.
• An adult or older sibling should accompany the kids on their Halloween trick or treat rounds to keep a watch on them and make sure they are safe.
Tracked coal into Sparwood
The District of Sparwood is seeking information from the public on vehicles tracking coal into the community and to educate mine workers and contractors on their responsibilities when leaving a mine site and travelling into the community.
Visit this link to learn more about how to file a complaint or potential fines.
Daylight Savings Time ends
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m.
Upcoming meetings
Committee of the Whole Meeting – Monday, October 30 at 7 p.m.
Regular Meeting – Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m.
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