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Fernie and Area Resort Development Strategy Advisory Working Group – Invitation to Citizens
Under the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program the City of Fernie receives an annual grant from the province for investment in approved tourism projects, programs and services designed to grow the tourism economy and help meet the needs and demands placed on resort municipalities. Recently a new 2015-2017 Resort Development Strategy (RDS) was developed by the city that includes the formation of an Advisory Working Group (AWG).
The AWG will assist with preparation of reports and partner with the city to gather information and provide expertise to advance implementation of the RDS. The AWG will promote awareness of funding opportunities, assess funding applications and make recommendations to council for their consideration of funding approval.
Meetings will be held at least quarterly beginning in January 2016 (during regular business hours) for the duration of the RDS. Residents interested in filling a “Community at Large” vacancy on the AWG are invited to review the Resort Development Strategy Terms of Reference on the city’s website and forward a letter of interest outlining your related experience and a brief statement regarding what you feel you can contribute to the AWG. Please include all your contact information. Written submissions may be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue • FAX: 250-423-3034 • MAIL: City of Fernie, Corporate Administration Services, Box 190, Fernie, B.C., V0B 1M0 • EMAIL: email submission should be sent to [email protected] The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on December 30.
2016 Council Meeting Schedule
In accordance with section 127 of the Community Charter and City of Fernie Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1956, notice is hereby given that Council has confirmed the 2016 schedule of dates, times and place of Regular Council meetings. The schedule is posted on the City of Fernie Public Notice Board located adjacent to the Heritage Library at 492 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie.
JANUARY – Monday 11 & 25
FEBRUARY – Tuesday 9 & Monday 22
MARCH – Monday 14 & Tuesday 29
APRIL – Monday 11 & 25
MAY – Monday 9 & Tuesday 24
JUNE – Monday 13 & 27
JULY – Monday 11 & 25
AUGUST – Monday 8 & 22
SEPTEMBER – Monday 12
OCTOBER – Tuesday 11 & Monday 24
NOVEMBER – Monday 14 & 28
DECEMBER – Monday 12
Note: Both Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting and Regular Meeting have been cancelled for Monday, September 26, 2016, (UBCM Conference) as well, both Regular and COTW meetings will be cancelled on December 26, 2016.
The regular meeting schedule is subject to change with notice. For more information regarding council meetings or meeting delegation requests please contact Sheryl Zral, Deputy Clerk (T)250-423-2238 (F) 250-423-3034 (E) or Suzanne Garand, Deputy Clerk (T) 250-423-2221 or [email protected].
A paper copy of the schedule is available to the public at any time during regular office hours which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except statutory holidays.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month in council chambers (except when meetings fall on a statutory holiday – they are held on the next day that City Hall is open).
- Committee of the Whole meetings begin at 10 a.m.
- Regular Council meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Christmas Tree Safety Tips from Fernie Fire & Emergency Services
– When purchasing an artificial tree, look for a label that says “Fire Resistant”. This doesn’t mean the tree won’t catch fire but it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly.
– If using a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green; needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt is sticky with resin and when tapped on the ground, the tree shouldn’t lose many needles.
– When setting up your tree, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly so be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree away from foot traffic and do not block doorways.
– Indoors or out, always use CSA approved lights. Check each set (new and old) for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and don’t use damaged sets.
– Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
– Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use only insulated staples, not nails or tacks, to hold strings in place; or run strings of lights through hooks.
– Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short and start a fire.
Follow these tips for a safe and happy Holiday Season!
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
Residential garbage collection will be picked up as usual for all areas over the holidays. The following schedule changes affect curbside recycling collection only.
– Friday, December 25 – Area 2 – West Fernie, Ridgemont, Mountview, Castle Mountain – pickup will be Monday, Dec. 28.
– Friday, January 1 – Area 1 – Alpine Trail, Parkland, Annex, Maintown – pickup will be Monday, Jan. 4.
Public Notice
Notice of Intention to provide assistance under a Partnering Agreement (Chamber of Commerce –Fernie Ambassador Training Program)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce under the terms of a partnering agreement pursuant to Section 21 of the Community Charter for the provision of municipal services, for the Fernie Ambassador Training Program for the years of 2016 and 2017 providing for payment by the City of Fernie to the Chamber of Commerce the sum of $79,700 for the services described in the agreement. A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the office of the Corporate Administration Services at 501-3rd Avenue or viewed online at www.fernie.ca . For more information, please contact Corporate Administration Services at 250-423-6817 or [email protected].
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