Shanon Simon

The Special Municipal Planning Commission meeting included the adoption of the agenda. The primary discussion item involved Development Permit Application 20-DP-021 submitted by Genesis Chemicals Ltd. for a Change of Use from Oil & Gas Service Industry to a Warehouse at the specified location. The Commission approved the development permit application subject to several conditions, including compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, obtaining necessary permits and a Business License, and securing approval for signage installation.

The Municipal Planning Commission meeting addressed the adoption of the agenda and reports regarding advertised development permits. Key discussions included the approval of numerous Development Permit Applications for changes of use, new decks, accessory buildings (including a detached garage and gazebo), and secondary suites. The Commission also reviewed one Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application concerning a zoning change from Horticultural District to Single Family Residential District for a specified property. No appeals of development decisions or SDAB decisions were received, and no Council decisions or directions related to the Land Use Bylaw were reported since the last meeting. A specific application for a Secondary Suite was denied because it did not meet the conditions of the Land Use Bylaw.

The regular Council Meeting agenda covered several areas, including information items such as Accounts Payable and the Bank Summary to September 30, 2020. Key discussions involved requests for decision on the 2020 Investment, specifically proposing a $1M investment with CIBC Wood Gundy, and a decision on Banking Services, recommending a new relationship with CIBC over Servus. Council also addressed policy reviews, including the cancellation of Policy No. 078 regarding facility provisions for service clubs, and reviewed memos on the Eastside Surge Tank Project and the Look. Listen. Live. Community Safety Partnership Program. Closed sessions were scheduled to discuss economic, project, intermunicipal collaboration, and legal matters.

The special meeting focused extensively on the review of the draft 2020-2022 Operating Budget across various municipal departments, including Community & Protective Services, Finance & Administration, Legislative & Land Services, Public Services, and Planning & Engineering. Discussions also included a review of 2020 Utility Rates for Water, Sewer, and Garbage services, and a motion to have Administration review the Golf Club raw water rates. The Council held a closed meeting to discuss a personnel item. Following the closed session, the Council accepted a proposal from Davies Consulting Group for CAO recruitment and received the proposed 2020 Operating Budget presentations for information, with the amended budget to be brought forward for interim approval. Finally, the Special Council meeting scheduled for November 9, 2019, was cancelled.

The special council meeting included discussions and reviews of the proposed 2020-2022 Capital Budget Review documents. A motion was made regarding the addition of playground tot features to the Lions Park Playground, and a public submission concerning the same was received for information. The proposed Funded Capital Projects I Multi Year Capital Infrastructure Plan (MYCIP) was presented. Project ID R11 was removed from the Proposed 2020 Capital Projects Budget, and Administration was authorized to include leasing 3 park mowers in the 2020 Operating Budget. The proposed 2020 Capital Projects presentations were received for information and will be brought forward for consideration at the interim budget approval. The Special Council meeting scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2019, was cancelled.