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Sparwood Council Facts for July 18
Aerial truck approved
Leisure Centre restaurant/concession
District of Sparwood council July 18 directed staff to advertise the intention to enter into lease agreements with Lisa Jackson for the Leisure Centre Restaurant commencing on August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012 at the rate of $525 per month and the Arena Concession commencing Oct. 1, 2011 to Feb. 28, 2012 at the rate of $200 per month.
Hwy. 43 and Sparwood Heights Drive merge requested
Council approved a formal request be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infastructure to add a merge lane on Highway 43 at Sparwood Heights Drive in conjunction with the planned work for Highway 43 in 2012.
Whiskey Jack Resort
Council approved the request from Whiskey Jack Resort to remove live trees from areas that the district is developing, will be developing in the future or where other activities would destroy trees subject to onsite approval by the chief administrative officer (CAO) or designate and to the placement of the trees in Whiskey Jack Resort.
Treehouse Daycare signage
Council approved the sign application and placement for Treehouse Daycare signage subject to the lease agreement between Southeast Kootenay School District No. 5 and Society for Kids Care – Elk Valley.
Land use permit
Council approved the Land Use Permit in favour of Elizabeth Marie Vork-Howell and Richard Howell to cross over District lands to access their parcel.
Aerial truck
Council approved the modification to the Aerial Truck order from Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. totalling $21,758 plus the purchase of hoses to be purchased in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy.
Arena ice floor covering
Council authorized the Acting Mayor and CAO to execute the amendment to the Arena Floor Covering Agreement dated July 4, 2011, between the District and the City of Fernie.
Fuel Treatment Program
Council supports the application for the grant funding under the Operational Fuel Treatment Program for 2011 through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the amount of $103,350 and agrees to provide overall grant management as required by the program.
Calgary Outdoor Adventure Show
Council approved the registration in the amount of $1,600 for the Chamber of Commerce to organize and attend the Calgary Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show on March 24 and 25, 2012.
BC Day Garbage Collection
All garbage normally picked up on BC Day — Monday, August 1, will be picked up on Tuesday, August 2. Please ensure you have your garbage out by 8: a.m.
Mosquito Control Tips
Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any water holding containers
Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts) in your yard. Keep drains, ditches, and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly. Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater. Repair leaky pipes and outdoor faucets.
Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use.
Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation.
Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete.
Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once a week.
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 6L 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. 911 dispatch 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-regulatory-issues/provincial/solar-ready or by contacting the planning and Engineering Department at 250-425-6830.
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 at the Library on the Friday before the meeting. Minutes of Council are available, once adopted, at the Library and our website at www.sparwood.bc.ca.
