Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:
Water project moving forward
Over the past several years, the City has been working with the Lhtako Dene First Nation on a plan that would see the City provide potable water to the reserve lands. After receiving a formal request from the Nation's new Council at an October 15 Council meeting, Council has approved, in principle, of providing potable water to Band lands. The parties involved must commit to a number of principles before the project is formally approved, including:
* That the water is used primarily for residential purposes.
* The capital and ongoing operating costs will be funded through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).
* That a detailed review by City engineers and consultants of the existing feasibility study be funded by AANDC.
* Lhtako Dene Nation taking the lead role in securing cooperation from any required stakeholders.
* City staff reporting to Council summarizing the project before it is approved.
Council recognized the importance of continuing to build a productive and respectful partnership with the Lhtako Dene Nation.
Water provision investigated
The City often receives requests from residents who live in areas of the City that are unserviced for sewer and/or water. Council approved the following steps in response to one such request.
The City will release a recently completed Water and Sewer Servicing study to the public, that outlines the areas that are unserviced and the estimated costs to provide service.
The City will work with residents in the Richards and Woodridge Roads area to determine if a majority are willing to pay for a service extension and operating costs.
Other News
-The Miss Quesnel Self Development Society is in need of a team of volunteers to work with the program's participants. The departing committee members are willing to work through a transition period with anyone interested in taking on this rewarding position. The City provides an annual budget to fund the Miss Quesnel program. The young ladies act as community ambassadors throughout the year, while developing their own leadership potential. Those interested should e-mail miss.quesnel@gmail.com for more information.
-Council approved its meeting schedule for 2013. Typically, Council meets formally every two weeks on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. On alternate Mondays, Council will often meet as a committee (called the Committee of the Whole) to discuss issues or hear presentations from delegations. There are several meetings of note, including: the inaugural meeting of the 2013 term, on December 3; the first budget meeting on January 28; the public input budget session on February 25; and the final budget adoption meeting on May 6. To view the complete schedule, visit www.quesnel.ca/Council-Meetings.html
-A new City Civic Pride and Tourism Committee was formally established. The committee replaces the Communities in Bloom committee, and is designed to continue fostering civic pride while exploring ways to enhance the tourism experience in Quesnel. The committee will be chaired by Coun. Scott Elliott.
-Council approved closing Reid Street to traffic on December 8 at 4:30 p.m., allowing the annual Santa Parade to occur. The event is a partnership between the Quesnel Downtown Association and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.
Important Dates
December 8 - Santa Parade
Proclamations
November - Adoption Awareness Month
Future Meetings
Next Regular Council Meeting: Monday December 3, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Next Delegation/Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday December 10, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting: Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
The aforementioned meetings (3) are held in Quesnel Council Chambers (2nd Floor - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel)
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