Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:
City to conduct pilot project
Council approved a pilot project to implement weight restrictions on commercial vehicles during break-up 2012. The
project would involve restricting gross vehicle axle weights to 70% of legal load during the same time frame used by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Hydraulic Road. Restrictions would target residential streets only, not industrial or commercial routes.
New at the municipal landfill
Effective April 1, 2012, electrified fencing will be erected and maintained around the perimeter of the landfill such that wildlife are prevent from accessing waste. In accordance with the City’s Amended Operational Certificate issued by the Ministry of Environment, Council gave early approval to the expenditure of approximately $60,000. The fence is mandated by the Ministry of Environment directive.
Artist alert
Council received information from the Multi-Centre Fundraising Committee that a colouring contest for young artists is underway until February 17. Forms will be available at the Winter Carnival on February 4 and currently available at the following offices: Observer, Visitor Information Centre, City Hall, Arts and Recreation Centre and the Library.
Big step forward to sustainability
Quesnel is about to take a big step forward advancing their sustainability initiatives with the help of the QuickStart Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP). The program, offered by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability was supported by Council and will be submitting an expression of interest for additional innovation funding.
Calling City Hall home
City Council gave approval to renew a one-year license of occupation (expired November 30, 2011) for the Central Interior Kennel Club. They utilize the space in the basement of the City Hall building. This agreement will generate revenue of approximately $5,500 per year for the City.
Celebrating our volunteers
The 2011 Volunteer Citizen of the Year theme is “You’re worth your weight in gold”. Nomination applications will be published in the Observer on February 17. Nominations will close at 4:00 p.m. on March 16, 2012.
Other news
• Council received information on the fifth annual Child Care Awards of Excellence in which the Ministry of Children and Family Development is celebrating outstanding individuals, local governments, facilities and organizations delivering exceptional service to BC’s children and families. Deadline for nominations is March 5, 2012. For further information, click here
Proclamations
February 2012 - Heart Month in the City of Quesnel
Week of February 20, 2012 - Rotary Week in Quesnel
Important Dates
February 1st at 7:00pm - CRD Town Hall Meeting (Quesnel Council Chambers)
February 4th - Winter Carnival (West Fraser Timber Park)
March 7-8 - Northern Interior Aboriginal Health Conference (Quesnel & District Seniors’ Centre)
March 8 - West Quesnel Land Stability public meeting (Voyageur Elementary School)
April 17 - Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award Banquet (Royal Canadian Legion)
Future Meetings:
Next Budget 2012 Meeting:
Monday February 6 at 6 p.m
Next Regular Council Meeting:
Monday February 13 at 7 p.m.
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting:
Tuesday February 14 at 5:30 p.m
Next Delegation/Committee of the Whole Meeting:
Monday March 5 at 7 p.m.
All above meetings in Quesnel Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, 410 Kinchant St.
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