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AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, WE PLAN TO POST THE AGENDAS FOR UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS. AS WELL, EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF THE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Report on the Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Village of Anmore Regular Council Meeting (11-08-10) Click Here - Letter from David Butterton to Council Click Here
- Letter from Karen Ann Cobb re: RFPs to build a Daycare Facility in Anmore Click Here
Agenda and attachments for Anmore Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Click Here
Call for nominations for the Community Spirit Award. Friday August 27th deadline. Click Here.
The Village of Anmore is establishing two new Working Groups (Select Committees) under the three member (Councillors McEwen and Palmer-Isaak, and resident Tracy Green) Environment, Health, Social Events and Youth Advisory Standing Committee. See descriptions of Municipal Committees structures as required by the BC Community Charter below. A call has gone out for volunteers for the Recreational Services Working Group chaired by Councillor McEwen. As well, the new first Working Group on the Environment, the Green Families Working Group, chaired by Councillor Palmer-Isaak, is calling for volunteers. If you wish to volunteer you can contact Councillor McEwen at johnmcewen@shaw.ca or Councillor Palmer-Isaak at kpisaak@shaw.ca . (27-07-10).
BC Community Charter
141 (1) The mayor must establish standing committees for matters the mayor considers would be better dealt with by committee and must appoint persons to those committees.
(2) At least half of the members of a standing committee must be council members.
(3) Subject to subsection (2), persons who are not council members may be appointed to a standing committee.
142 (1) A council may establish and appoint a select committee to consider or inquire into any matter and to report its findings and opinion to the council.
(2) At least one member of a select committee must be a council member.
(3) Subject to subsection (2), persons who are not council members may be appointed to a select committee.
Report on Special Council Meeting July 20, 2010 Click Here
Special Council Meeting Agenda and Attachments, Tuesday July 20, 2010 at 7:00 relative to i) Uplands Drive Pump Station,ii) Community Grant Guidelines and Application, and iii) Statements of Financial Information including: Council stipends, staff salaries, and consultant fees. Click Here
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda and Attachments, Monday, July 19, 2010, in the Village Hall at 7:30. (Note: The Finance Committee includes: the Mayor, all four Councillors, and two residents) Click Here
Editor's Note re Finance Committee Meeting above:
The way I understand the situation, usually a named scholarship for a living person is paid for by that person or by fund-raising in honour of that person. In the case of the Dr. Hal Weinberg Scholarship, the Village of Anmore has gradually taken over paying for this scholarship in-full as it has grown to its current size, moving from a much smaller amount, largely from fundraising, when it was initially set up.
Since this scholarship is now paid for by Village funds, and no money comes from either fundraising or from former Mayor Weinberg, the Anmore Finance Committee (composition is all Council members plus two Anmore residents) voted unanimously to rename the scholarship 'the Village of Anmore Scholarship.' Councillor Palmer-Isaak abstained. Neither Village staff nor Mayor Weinberg, who were responsible for setting Council Agendas at the time, brought this item back to Council for final approval.
The Finance Committee has recently rescinded its original decision to rename the scholarship 'The Village of Anmore Scholarship' because Council did not finally approve the change due to this oversight, although all Council members had voted in favour of it as members of the Finance Committee. One member has also requested that the scholarship be a regularly budgeted item outside of the community grants.
Report on the July 13th, 2010 Anmore Regular Council Meeting Click Here
Tuesday, July 13th Regular Council Meeting Agenda with attachments Click Here
Report of the Local Government Elections Task Force Click Here
"... a 2008 court case created some confusion about whether true volunteers – those who receive no remuneration – would be considered employees (and therefore ineligible to hold office while volunteering) simply because they do things such as work set hours, use local government equipment and are provided WorkSafe BC coverage. It is important, especially in small communities, that such civic‐minded volunteers not be barred from
becoming candidates. As is currently the case for any other elected officials, volunteers would be required to maintain their eligibility to hold office throughout their term – in this case, by remaining unpaid volunteers throughout their terms.
Recommendation : Clarify that volunteers who receive no direct monetary compensation are not considered to be “employees” for the purposes of determining eligibility to run for, and hold, elected office while continuing to volunteer." (pg. 24 - 25)
Editor's Note: A report on last night's meeting...
There was large turnout of residents from Ravenswood Drive to discuss the parking issues and amended Parking Bylaw specific to this street. Tim Harris, Manager of Public Works presented a series of suggestions for consideration. His comments and observations were well-received. Council heard from several residents, who offered a variety of opinions and suggestions. The main concerns were traffic speeds, safety of children, and visibility, should parking be permitted. As a bylaw is presently in place, it cannot be ignored, nor can it be enforced selectively. Mayor Anderson pointed out the enforcement system is "complaint driven", and it is up to the Village to decide whether to enforce or not. A resolution was passed to direct staff to prepare a revision to the bylaw to allow parking on the north side of Ravenswood to Magnolia and in the traffic circle areas. There will be no parking on the south side, or the entire "S" curve from Sunnyside to the 1013 Ravenswood. The draft revision is subject to discussion and further revision, and will be presented at the next Regular Council Meeting July 13. A mailout will be sent to all affected residents to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in this process. It was clear that parking is intended for special occasions as overflow parking, and draft wording is to incorporate this intent. Otherwise, there would be the potential for cars to be parked on the street regularly, rather than firstly on private driveways.
Report on the June 22 Regular Council Meeting and AGM
Annual General Meeting Agenda and Attachments, June 22, 2010, Click Here
Regular Council Meeting Agenda and Attachments, June 22, 2010. Click Here
The Finance Committee rescinded the October 6, 2009 decision to change the name of the Dr. Hal Weinberg Scholarship to the Village of Anmore Scholarship. (see below) This item will be brought forward at the next Council Meeting on June 22nd.
Village of Anmore Finance Committee Agenda June 15, 2010: The Finance Committee of Council, which includes all members of Anmore Council plus two other Anmore residents, is meeting on Tuesday, June 15th. At the request of Anmore resident, Denny Arsene, the Finance Committee will reconsider the decision to change the Dr. Hal Weinberg Scholarship to the Village of Anmore Scholarship. At the Oct. 6th, 2009 Meeting, the Finance Committee voted 5 in favour/ 1 opposed "to change the name of the Dr. Hal Weinberg Scholarship to the Village of Anmore Scholarship" and approve a $1,000 contribution. For Finance Committee Meeting Agenda for June 15th and supporting documents Click Here.
The Village of Anmore Annual general Meeting is scheduled for June 22nd at 7:00 pm during the Regular Council Meeting. Reports being presented at the AGM will be available for public inspection from June 15th to June 22nd from 8:30 - 4:00 pm at the Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Rd. All persons who deem themselves affected shall be given the opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the AGM. (reference: Public Announcement, Tricity News, pg A-7, June 11, 2010)
- Report on the June 8th Council Meeting Click Here
- June 8th Regular Council Meeting Agenda Click Here
- Letter from Councillor Piamonte in response to a letter from Mrs. Linda Weinberg included in the package with the June 8th Agenda above Click Here
Report on the May 25 RCM and Public Hearing Click Here
Current Status of the Anmore Daycare Grant (21-05-10)
The attached letter on the current status of the Anmore Daycare grant was sent from Victoria to Anmore on April 22nd. The letter was stamped as received by the Village Hall until May 12, 2010 and sent to Council and Daycare Working Group members on May 18th. The Ministry in Victoria said it normally takes 2-3 days for letters to arrive in BC. For Ministry letter Click Here .
Notice of Public Hearing to Amend the OCP to set targets for greenhouse gas reduction. (20-05-10) Click Here
Excerpts from Daycare Official Documents including the Grant (20-05-10) Click Here
Inaugural reception for Mayor-Elect Anderson (20-05-10) Click Here
Anmore Mayor-Elect Heather Anderson has plans for the next 18 months(18-05-10)Click Here
Official Results of the May 15, 2010 By-Election for Mayor in Anmore (17-05-10) Click Here
Public Hearing on Changes to the Official Community Plan for the Reduction of Green House Gases - May 25, 2010 Click Here
Special Council Meeting for Fourth Reading of the Budget - May 13 at 6:00 Click Here
Report on the May 11, 2010 Anmore Council Meeting Click Here
For First Page of Mayoral Candidate Information Click Here For Second Page of Mayoral Candidate Information Click Here
May 11 Anmore Council Meeting Agenda and attachments Click Here
Seven Questions to the Mayoral Candidates
"What leadership experience do you have and what practical experience do you think qualifies you for local governance?" For Candidate Responses Click Here
With environmental disasters like the Pinnacle Ridge steep slope development damage to Mossom Creek Fish Hatchery, and clear cutting in Chartwell Green and Crystal Creek, do you have any thoughts on protecting and enhancing our natural environment in Anmore? For Candidate Responses Click Here
- What are your goals and vision for Anmore over the next 5-10 years? What are your primary goals for the one and a half years left in this mandate? For Candidate Responses Click Here
- What are the three major issues that concern you the most in Anmore? What are your thoughts on these issues? What are your priorities? For Candidate Responses Click Here
- Do you have any thoughts on the potential development of the IOCO lands and the proposed extension of David Avenue? As well, what is your position on Comprehensive Development Zones in Anmore? Click Here
- Why do you want to be Mayor of Anmore? What do you consider to be your three greatest strengths and three areas where you would like to improve? For Candidate Responses Click Here
A small community of under 2,000 people can not sustain tax increases, like the 9% increase last year, over an extended period of time. How should Anmore fund the renewal of its aging infrastructure and the ongoing maintenance precipitated by new development? With an ever increasing budget, what are your thoughts on raising revenues while at the same time cutting costs? For Candidate Responses Click Here
Message from Councillor Piamonte on Emergency Preparedness? Click Here Family Preparedness: Is your family prepared? Click Here
Report on the All Candidates Meeting for Mayor of Anmore, April 27, 2010 Click Here
Anmore Notice of Watermain Flushing (03-05-10) Click Here
Village of Anmore Financial Plan Presentation - 20-04-10 Click Here
Notice of Election to Voters (19-04-10) Click Here
All Candidates Meeting:
The Public Hearing on Green House Gases for that evening has been postponed until Tuesday, May 25th. (19-04-10)
Local Government Elections Task Force Update (26-04-10) Click Here
Candidates for Mayor in Anmore :
Declaration of Candidates by the Chief Election Officer, Ms. Sarah Morden Click Here
1. Mr. Robert Tribe is an Anmore Engineer with a Masters in Management Science. A 3rd generation British Columbian, he has 30 years of executive level experience, most recently as a Director of Translink. Deputy Commissioner of Coquihala Highway Pass Inquiry. Former President of SNC-Lavalin Project Management, Engineering Construction, and Business Development. Head of two SkyTrain phases and BC Transit's Capital Project Works. President of SNC-China and Head of Indonesian, Malaysian, Tawanese operations and BC Division. Mr. Tribe's vision for Anmore is to maintain and enhance our semi-rural lifestyle in a fiscally responsible way. Robert Tribe announces his intention to be a candidate for Mayor of Anmore Click Here.
2. Ms. Heather Anderson is a longtime Anmore resident and part-time teacher at Dr. Charles Best secondary. She served as a councillor for 15 years between 1993 and 2008. Ms. Anderson chaired the Parks, Environment, Emergency Preparedness, Community Protection, Youth, and Daycare Committees. She first ran for Council when her father, former Councillor Harry Anderson, decided not to run. A very vocal supporter of Anmore building a daycare centre, Ms Anderson served on the past and on the current daycare working groups. Heather Anderson announces her intention to be a candidate for Mayor of Anmore - Click Here
3. Mr. Arthur Crossman does not live in Anmore. He has run in several elections throughout the Tri-Cities and beyond. His latest run was for the mayor’s seat in Port Moody in 2008 a council seat in PoCo.
Results of the 2008 Referendum in Anmore:
"Are you in favour of the Village of Anmore adopting Anmore Day Care Facility/Community Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 451-2008, which would authorize the borrowing of up to $1,263,000.00 to construct a Day Care Facility/Community Centre?" 231:YES 432: NO
Middle School:
a) Letter to the Editors re: the SD-43 decision to relocate the Middle School Click Here c) Coquitlam NOW - Site Not Suitable for New School 16-04-10 Click Here d) Acting Mayor Palmer-Isaak had an embargo on the release of this letter from School District 43 until this morning, Friday, April 16, 2010. Click Here
April 13, 2010 Village of Anmore Council Meeting:
a) Report on the April 13, 2010 Village of Anmore Council Meeting Click Here b) Agenda for Tuesday, April 13th Anmore Council Meeting Click Here
Analysis of the Anmore Daycare Centre Documents:
a) Editor's Note: (13-04-10): The following Analysis of the Anmore Daycare Documents was written by me several months before the first Daycare Working Group meeting and I passed it out to this group at its first meeting. It was subsequently included in the Anmore Council Minutes of February 9, 2010. The text from: i) The Minister of Children and Family Development Grant Agreement No. CO78100114, ii) Ministry of Children and Family Development Grant Application, and iii) the Anmore Day Care Facility Business Plan (November 2007) comes directly from the documents on file in the Village Hall. The introductory paragraph which is new and the questions were written by me. The actual content of these documents seemed to me to be a logical first step in the Working Group process. Although I am waiting for confirmation from the Ministry that the grant money is still available, the rest of the Daycare Group is diligently working to prepare a package for Council consideration.
b) Analysis of the Anmore Daycare Centre Documents Click Here
Chronology of an Unscheduled Election in Anmore, to be held on May 15, 2010.
a) Mayor Weinberg Resigns: Dr. Weinberg explained in an article to the Anmore Times that his plan to resign came as he was "sitting on a log, looking out over a very calm sea thinking about Anmore. The sun was beginning to move below the horizon and, of course after 76 years, one begins to think about the horizon" and decided to resign as of December 31st, 2009. He said, "At that time, I will have served one year of my mandate ... this will allow the new Mayor to have a two year period in which to settle in, and give me time to tie up my responsibilities to Metro Vancouver committees." Thank you to Dr. Weinberg for all of those years of community service.
b) Ms Sarah Morden was subsequently appointed Chief Elections Officer, with Ms. Sylvia Phan as her Deputy. On April 9, 2010, Ms Morden declared three candidates for the position of mayor.
Agenda and Attachments for Anmore Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Click Here
