Council approved adding residential use to the existing commercial zoning for six properties in the 500 block of Reid Street. The residential properties were “upzoned” to C3 (Central Business District Commercial) in the mid-1980s (meaning the properties have a potential higher use for redevelopment.) Council approved to have residential use added for those properties. The change will require a zoning bylaw amendment and provisions added to the Official Community Plan.
Quesnel Airport gets new equipment
The City received a $157,750 grant from the Airports Capital Assistance Program to pay for a wet/dry chemical spreader. The machine spreads de-icing and anti-icing chemical on the runway, apron and taxiway at the Quesnel Regional Airport. The grant pays 100 per cent of the equipment’s cost.
ESS volunteers praised
Council took a moment to thank the team of Emergency Social Services volunteers and staff. The ESS team has been very busy helping evacuees from a number of local areas affected by forest fires. It was mentioned that many positive comments have been received regarding not only the efficiency of the service, but the empathy with which it is delivered
Quesnel ready for Open Doors
A celebration of Quesnel’s art, culture and heritage called Open Doors is set for Aug. 21 , 2010. Visitors are invited to several downtown sites of historical interest that will feature special exhibits, demonstrations by local artists, readings and musical performances. Open Doors runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a guided tour of the pioneer cemetery at 1 p.m.
Visit
New community walk added
Council was advised of a new community walk that’s been added to the Walk Quesnel program. The new walk takes place in West Quesnel, leaving Wilma Hansen Park on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. The walks have been coordinated by Quesnel Leisure Services to encourage residents to walk for fitness, fun, and friendship. The walks last 45 minutes at a moderate pace. The other walks are:
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving the Arts and Recreation Centre at 7:30 a.m.
• Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays at 8 a.m., departing from Dragon Lake School
Other News
The bursary award winners for 2010 were provided for Council. Daniel Santos was the recipient from Correlieu Secondary School, while Rhiannan Willett was the recipient for the McNaughton Centre. Each student received $800 for post-secondary education.
• The Miss Quesnel Self Development Program 2010 royalty were introduced to Council. This year’s Miss Quesnel is Lauren Perdue. She was joined by princesses Daveen Panasar and Tanis Petrin. The Miss Quesnel royalty act as community ambassadors, travelling to special events. They also travel to a number of functions out of town to represent Quesnel.
• In response to this year’s exceptionally warm and dry summer, the City of Quesnel has brought water restrictions into effect. Lawn or garden watering may only take place from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Odd-numbered street addresses may only water on odd calendar dates, while even-numbered addresses may only water on even dates. The restriction is placed as a precautionary measure to avoid undue stress on the City’s water system.
Important Dates
September 3 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Fire hall #1 Open House
September 4 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Parade and muster of fire apparatus from across B.C. in support of the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th anniversary.
Future Council Meeting Dates:
Next Delegation Meeting:
Tuesday, September 7
Next Regular Council Meeting:
Monday, September 13
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 14
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting:
Monday, September 20
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