The following local governments of the Cariboo-Chilcotin will meet next week:
Quesnel - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 17th at 6pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St). On the Agenda:
* Committee Reports
* Council Discussion -- Arts & Recreation Passes for R.C.M.P. (previously discussed at a North Cariboo Joint Committee meeting)
* Administration Report #84/19 - Remedial Action - 878 Abbott Drive
* Administration Report #85/19 - Permissive Tax Exemptions
* Administration Report #78C/19 - Cannabis Retail Sales - Maximum Number of Stores
* Administration Report #83/19 - 2020 Annual Council Meeting Schedule
* Invite to Open House - Community Based Mental Health Service Office in Quesnel
* Letter from Lewis Drive resident David G. Haley re: Speeding, Acceleration and Noise
View the full Agenda here
School District #28 (Quesnel) - Regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Road). When available, the Agenda can be viewed here
Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm in WL Council Chambers. On the Agenda:
* Request for approval - Mayor Cobb to attend COFI Dinner in PG - September 19th
* Williams Lake Downtown Business Improvement Area Amendment Bylaw No. 2314 - Boundary Expansion - Adoption
* Central Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Application - Tolko Industries Ltd. - 180 Hodgson Road
* Fire Department Pre-Incident Planning Project - Sole-Source Approval
* Consideration of 6 Committee of the Whole recommendations
View the full Agenda here
Cariboo Regional District - Meetings as noted below:
Emergency Preparedness Committee - Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30am in the CRD Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue). On the Agenda:
* Delegation: Stephanie Masun, Community Liaison Coordinator, will appear before the Committee to provide a verbal report on the Summer 2019 Flood Recovery as well as a progress report on the Community Liaison Program.
* Report from CAO J. MacLean re: Emergency Preparedness Updates
View the full Agenda here
Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus - Regular Meeting on on Wednesday, September 18th at 3:00pm in the CRD Williams Lake Committee Room (180D North 3rd Avenue). On the Agenda:
* Williams Lake RCMP Based Victim Services 2018 Annual Report
* Discussion Items
i) Central Cariboo Economic Development Business Plan
ii) Renewal of HandyDart Agreement with City of Williams Lake
iii) Renewal of Cemetery Services Agreement with City of Williams Lake
iv) Memorandum of Understanding with City of Williams Lake
View the full Agenda here
2 comments:
The City of Williams Lake Council is being asked for approval for what is described as "sole-source" awarding of a contract to complete the fire department's "Pre-Incident Planning Project". Apparently it was identified in the 2017 Fire Underwriters report as a shortfall and it looks like $20,000 was put aside to establish a project fund in 2019. The current fire chief wants to hire the old fire chief because he is the only source that exists that can undertake this project. Come on off it. If Randy Isfeld didn't identify that the department needed this planning in his 37 years moving up the ladder, why is he the only candidate that can put it in place now? Wouldn't Des Webster be equally qualified with more recent experience with the department? What other companies have done the same planning for other municipalities so already know the programs and software and could provide their experience and expertise gained plus a fresh approach and ideas? Added bonus: their relationship would be arm’s length. Randy Isfeld’s relationship is too close to get the best results: nice guy; but most qualified? I think not! Councillors, look at this closely; justification used for hiring the old fire chief is pathetic. The only certainty in hiring Randy to do this work is that nobody’s feathers will get ruffled and nobody’s toes will get stepped on. Biggest reason for hiring him: He just happens to be connected and part of the local old boys’ club. And, as always, Williams Lake taxpayers will be the losers. Move this back to the drawing board and find the best company for the money.
Another $10,000.00 in legal fees, too. Who's controlling the spending here? Are lawyers running the city again, as in the Kerry Cook era? Or is the over paid CAO in over his head? Appears to be both.
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