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At the November 14, 2006 City Council Meeting, a number of delegations
made presentations to Council.
Dr. Geoff Battersby
reported that the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation had been
awarded the Sustainable Forest Initiative Certification. Achieving this
certification gives RCFC’s customers and shareholders, the citizens of
Revelstoke the assurance that the forest resources are being managed in
a responsible, sustainable manner.
Dr. Geoff Battersby also
made representation on behalf of the Revelstoke Community Foundation
requesting City Council to consider donating the unredeemed debentures
of Mount Mackenzie to the foundation as a gift “in perpetuity” to the
Community. Council will make the decision on whether to approve this
request after further deliberations.
The 2006 Heritage Awards
were presented to the winners in various categories. The residential
renovations award was presented to Michelle Ansell, the residential
detail was awarded to Thomas Tischik and Dean Jensen. The commercial
renovation was presented to the Nickelodeon Museum and the commercial
infill went to Jacobson Ford. There were two honourable mentions; Troy
Biggs received recognition for residential renovation and Frederick and
Peter Cameron for residential detail. Congratulations to all the
winners; it is great to see so many individuals and organizations taking
pride in our heritage.
Neil McPhie, Community
Relations and Ken McKenzie, Project Manager for BC Hydro provided
Council with an update on their plans for the Revelstoke Unit 5 Project.
This project is estimated to provide 260 person years of employment and
is a welcome addition to our community.
Council received a letter
from local residents concerned with the City’s plans for this year’s
snow removal. It is without a doubt that the snowfall on November 3,
2006 caught most of us off guard and snow wasn’t removed in a timely
manner. It continues to be the City’s intention to provide the same
level of service as in the past. Public Works is working to reach final
arrangements with local contractors who assist the Public Works staff to
ensure that service to residents will not be negatively impacted. The
City will be reporting further to the community on this.
The Howson Building at
217 Mackenzie Avenue continues to cause many people a great concern.
After three different owners and little improvement, this situation
cannot continue. It is imperative for the building to be brought up to
standard or it will be demolished. Other businesses in the downtown core
have been tolerant long enough and the present owner must meet the
City’s requirements.
Council approved an
annual Recreation Pass to be implemented January 1, 2007. The recreation
pass will be an annual pass that allows holders access to public
skating, the aquatic centre and the fitness room. As long as the pass is
purchased before December 31, 2006; the Family Pass will cost $499.00, a
Couple Pass is $450.00 an Adult Pass is $249.00, and a Senior/Youth Pass
will be $189.00. A Child Pass will cost $149.00 but will not include the
fitness use. This type of pass has proven to be very successful in other
communities for increasing participation and revenue.
Councillor Singh provided
a summary on all new business licenses granted in the month of October.
The number of new entrepreneurs choosing Revelstoke as the place to do
business is very encouraging. We wish each of them success in their
endeavors.
Submitted by Councillor
Nelli Richardson
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