Committee of the Whole

Meeting Overview

This Special Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting primarily focused on the review and recommendation of 2013 Grant-in-Aid applications. The Committee heard delegations from Shoreline Middle School regarding a beekeeping pilot project, the BC SPCA Wild ARC concerning enclosure upgrades, the Laren Society regarding a residence extension, and the Strawberry Vale and District Community Club regarding safety repairs to their hall steps. Following these presentations and a report from the Director of Finance, the Committee recommended the approval of eleven grants totaling $39,250. Notable allocations included $30,000 for Shoreline Community School and $3,450 for the Strawberry Vale and District Community Club. Several requests were recommended for significantly lower amounts than requested by the applicants.