Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:
2011 surplus dealt with
Council will reduce the 2012 property tax increase by one per cent to approximately 3.34% for the average homeowner, thanks to the 2011 budget surplus of $264,629. The surplus also allowed Council to transfer about $140,000 to the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program reserve. The surplus is the result of higher revenues (landfill fees, building permit fees, tax penalties and interest) and lower than budgeted expenses in a number of areas, including building maintenance, street maintenance, flowers, and Council costs.
Stork Hawk Drain
A major West Quesnel Land Stability dewatering project was approved. Council approved a $231,400 (plus HST) contract to Quesnel's Mass Construction to install a new storm water project on Stork avenue and Hawk Street. Currently, the upper Abbott storm water system drains into a low-lying treed area west of Crane Avenue. The project will link that storm drain system to the lower Abbott system. This will remove storm water from the West Quesnel Land Stability study area. Council also approved $100,000 from the capital budget for additional paving.
Capital items approved
Council gave early approval to a number of capital projects.
Ladies washroom at Public Works yard $40,000
McLean St. Parking Lot Storm Line $27,500
Anderson Drive Overlay Paving $235,500
Trail Overlay Paving $15,000
Small Residential Garbage Containers $9,800
Road Paving - Locations to be determined $350,000
Elliott Street rebuild $950,000
Roddis Street rebuild $234,000
Refurbish winch for crane truck $10,000
Replace water service lines at Elliott/Early $11,900
Total $1,883,700
Spring Clean-up
Council approved the annual Spring Clean-up campaign, which will run April 16 to 20. Those living in all residential areas in the City may dispose of large amounts of garbage, yard debris, appliances and other items at no cost. More details will be provided in City advertising and on the City's website at www.quesnel.ca
Other News
-Council approved a two per cent increase to water and sewer frontage taxes. The increase equals $3.39 for an average sized lot with both water and sewer services.
-A large number of questions regarding Council's taxable benefits and allowances were received from a member of the public (Pat Morton). The correspondence was referred to the City's auditor for response.
-Council approved a development variance permit and approved a facade improvement plan for the Fraser River Chevrolet Buick GMC commercial property at 340 Carson Ave. The applicant suggested the improvements will enhance the building's appearance, and Council agreed.
-The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee has named former City Councillor Peter Couldwell as the recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. Couldwell will receive the award at the April 17 awards dinner. Council also appointed Couldwell to the West Fraser Timber Park Advisory committee, one he chaired for many years during his time as a councillor.
-The outgoing cohort of Katimavik volunteers were thanked for their community service. The group have spent numerous hours volunteering at a wide range of organizations and facilities around the community.
Proclamations
March - Kidney Health Month
April - Daffodil Month; April 27 - Daffodil Day
Important Dates
March 22 - Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay
(Note: 300 Block of Reid Street closed from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Future Meetings:
Next Delegation/Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday March 26 at 7 p.m.
Next Regular Council Meeting: Monday April 2 at 7 p.m.
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting: Tuesday April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
All meetings referred to above held in Quesnel Council Chambers (2nd Floor - 410 Kinchant Street)
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