Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
This Regular Council meeting addressed several land use and financial matters. Council approved a request from Nickel Brothers House Moving Ltd. to remove a tree on Helmcken Road to facilitate house movement. They also approved scheduling a Public Hearing for the rezoning of 1900 Watkiss Way, subject to several covenants, including financial contributions for volunteer coordination and natural area restoration. Council voted to request provincial power to write off property taxes for the Victoria Bowmen Association. A split vote defeated a proposal to host a show home from EcoTec Homes, reflecting differing views on the type of housing promoted in the Town. Council also debated and passed resolutions regarding infrastructure funding limitations (P3s) and requesting exemption from the Canada European Union Trade Agreement (CETA).
Key Decisions
- Council approved the removal of one tree from the Helmcken Road traffic island, requiring the house movers (Nickel Brothers) to cover all costs and for staff to manage replanting and review truck route permits.
- Council requested the Provincial Minister's authorization to formally write off $3,180.23 in unpaid 2011 property taxes owed by the Victoria Bowmen Association.
- Council formally received the report concerning the Environmental Development Permit application for 283 Kerwood Road.
- Council approved moving the rezoning application to a Public Hearing and stipulated several mandatory requirements to be registered as covenants, including monetary contributions for community programs ($16,824 total), infrastructure improvements (median, crosswalk), tree risk assessments, and a public right-of-way.
- Council received the report regarding Council benefits after discussing preferences.