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Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Oct. 1 District of Sparwood council meeting.
BYLAWS
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw
Council adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1338, 2024, which exempts various organizations from taxation for a period of 10 years in accordance with the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy. Right is the list of properties exempted from general municipal property tax and the total estimated tax revenue foregone.
BUSINESS
Lions Park Pathway lighting
DA Electric’s Ltd was awarded the contract for the Lions Park Pathway lighting project for a total of $316,823.84. The project is expected for the upcoming winter season.
Lease agreements
Council has authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the following leases: Sparwood Weight Training Club – five-year lease at 367 Pine Avenue (known as the Weight Training Facility) at a total value of $114,893.84. Sparwood Curling Club – Five-year lease at 367 Pine Avenue (known the Curling Rink, Curling Concourse, Curling Lounge) at a total value of $68,792.60.
Development Variance Permit for 149 Pine Avenue
Council has authorized staff to issue notice to affected properties of its intent to consider development variance permit, DVP2024-011, to vary Section 3.2.2.B.i of Zoning Bylaw 264, 1981 as amended, to decrease the minimum front yard requirement of 7.62m to 6.09m, to construct a new attached deck at 149 Pine Avenue. An informal public hearing has been scheduled for October 15, 2024
Temporary Use Permit for 601 Sparwood Drive
Council has authorized staff to provide notice of its intent to consider the issuance of a temporary use permit TUP2024-002. The applicant, Kal Tire Distributors Ltd., has applied for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to place a mobile office in the yard of 601 Sparwood Drive for a period of three years. A public hearing will be scheduled to hear this matter.
OTHER
Bears and Our Community
It is that time of year to start thinking about picking your fruit trees, cleaning up all the fallen fruit, and removing other bear attractants (BBQs, bird feeders, pet food, etc.). The bears have started coming into the community looking for easy food sources to bulk up before hibernation. It is a bylaw offence to place garbage out on the curb before 5 a.m. on collection day. Remember to unclip the bear-resistant locks after placing the cart at the curb. Excess garbage should be taken to the Transfer Station which is open from 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week (excluding statutory holidays). Remember that a fed bear is a dead bear.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Oct. 15 – Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers.
Nov. 5 – Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers.
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