Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:
Landfill fees, hours approved
Council approved the opening date, new hours of operation, additional employees and a new fee schedule for the Quesnel Landfill.
The new entrance and weigh scales will open in "test mode" on November 28. The scales will be in use from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week (closed Christmas and New Year's Day). The recycling and garbage drop-off will remain open 24 hours per day until January 8. On January 9 and moving forward, the new operating hours and fee structure will take effect.
The new system is designed to reward those who recycle and separate their waste. Residents who have less than 350 kilograms of household garbage, and who separate their recycling, will pay no fees. But an individual who wants to throw a mix of garbage, recycling, yard waste and other waste types in one bin will pay by weight ($50 per 1,000 kilograms). The complete fee structure for residents and commercial users will be posted at the landfill and at www.quesnel.ca Council approved adding 1.6 full-time employees at the landfill, with a budget of about $104,000. It is anticipated that fee increases (some of which hadn't been adjusted in 20 years) will cover this cost; however, the fee structure will be revisited next year to determine if this is the case.
Transit fleet gets early upgrade
At its last meeting, Council approved upgrading the transit fleet by replacing three aging "Polar" buses with two new "Vicinity" and one "ARBOC" bus. Staff brought forward a revised plan that would see two additional aging Polar buses replaced by two ARBOC vehicles, one year ahead of schedule. The additional cost is $8,000 over three years. It is estimated that cost increase will be offset by savings in maintenance to the older buses. Once complete, the new fleet of buses will be low-floor, easy-entry buses, improving accessibility.
Other News
The City will provide three loads of gravel for the upcoming Rotary Auction. This falls in line with past practice and costs the City about $600.
Council approved the sale of a City-owned property at 1340 Twan Avenue. The City acquired the property at tax sale in 2001, and leased it out until 2012; it is currently vacant. Sealed bids will be accepted at City Hall until 2 p.m. PST on Friday November 23.
A local volunteer firefighter will be deployed to either Peru or Panama as part of the Firefighters Without Borders Canada program. It's an opportunity to share training and experience with a foreign fire service. Council approved using approximately $1,500 from the volunteer training budget to support the initiative.
A request to create a Community Garden at 325 Lewis Drive (near the skating rink) was approved. The Climate Action Group, in coordination with the Baker Creek Enhancement Society, made the request, which would see City property used for the initiative. This same group has run a successful garden at Quesnel Junior School for the past three years. It provides bags of fresh produce for those in need. Council also approved providing $4,800 to install a water service at the site.
Council approved the City renewing its Building Inspection Agreement with the District of Wells. The new contract will expire Dec. 31, 2016. The fee for 2012 was $1,500; that fee will increase by the Consumer Price Index percentage each year.
Important Dates
October 27 - Child Development Centre Variety Show Fundraiser
October 27 - Bras Across the Bridge fundraiser
Proclamations
October 2012 - Accessible Parking Awareness Month October - Foster Family Appreciation Month
October 22 to 27 - Child Development Week October 28 to November 10 - Veterans Days
November 18 to 25 - Restorative justice Week
Next Delegation/Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday October 29, 7 p.m.
Next Regular Council Meeting: Monday November 5, 7 p.m.
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting: Tuesday November 13, 5:30 p.m.
Above meetings held in Quesnel Council Chambers (2nd Floor - 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel)
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