Fire department set to celebrate
The Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service this Labour Day weekend. Council was invited to a variety of activities by Fire Chief Ric Raynor. A parade of fire apparatus, including antique machines from around B.C. is planned for Saturday Sept. 4 starting at 11 a.m. The parade, led by the Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band, starts at the corner of Carson Avenue and Reid Street, proceeds to St. Laurent Avenue, over to Kinchant Street and down to the Royal Canadian Legion.
The group will then proceed to Alex Fraser Park to join with the Fall Fair activities. The public is also invited to an Open house at the downtown fire hall on Friday Sept. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to meet the men and women who provide fire protection for our community.
Water report reviewed
Council reviewed the 2009 City of Quesnel Drinking Water Report. The report describes the system and the overall results of water quality testing during 2009. Some points of interest in the report include:
* Water use in 2009 increased by about three per cent over 2008.
* Monitoring system software upgrades allow staff to view real-time data and changing water system conditions, including well conditions and reservoir levels.
* 313 samples were taken; after re-sampling five initial exceedences, there were no coliform or E. Coli found in the City's drinking water.
* The April 2009 Boil Water Advisory in South Quesnel was found to be a case in which proper sampling procedure was not followed (a resident supplied a sample that was submitted directly to the lab for testing.
After re-sampling and testing, no problems were found).
The City's water system is made up of six wells, eight reservoirs, five booster pump stations, two main pressure reducing valve systems and about 100 kilometres of water mains.
The entire report may be viewed on the City's website (http://www.city.quesnel.bc.ca)
Other News
* Council approved a development permit and Sign Bylaw variance for Husky Oil Ltd. at 498 Front St. The improvements to be made include: a new, standard-height gas bar canopy; re-painting the building; new lighted signs; and the addition of several non-lighted wall boards.
* Council declined an application for a permissive property tax exemption. The Quesnel Community Living Association applied for an exemption on its property at 658 Doherty Dr. The decision was based on the fact that the QCLA is funded largely by the provincial government and the City is already over its self-prescribed limit for tax exemptions ($75,000 or 0.625% of the total tax levy).
* Council received word that the Quesnel Community Fund endowment has grown to $800,000. The QCF awarded more than $24,000 in grants this year.
* The Quesnel Communities in Bloom Committee named the winners of the 2010 Council Over a Planter competition. Mayor Mary Sjostrom took first place, with Coun. Coralee Oakes (whose planter was created by staffer and committee liaison Sandy Brunt) in second and CiB Chair, Coun.
Laurey-Anne Roodenburg in third. The event was part of Quesnel's entry in the international category.
* The Miss Quesnel Self Development Program 2009 royalty were thanked by Council for their service during the past year. Miss Quesnel Sahara Mistry and princesses Amanda Woods and Sydney Sankey were outstanding community ambassadors during their reign. Ms. Sankey is also BC Ambassador for 2010.
Important Dates:
Friday, September 3 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Fire hall #1 Open House September 11 - Quesnel Downtown Association's End of Summer celebration at the Spirit Square.
Sunday, September 19 - Terry Fox Run
Proclamations
September 2010 - Big Brothers/Big Sisters Month
Future Quesnel Council or Joint Committee 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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