Municipal Government Council Highlights 2008-2011
Thank you to everyone who attended the Inaugural Meeting of Council and to Judge Jane Auxier and RCMP Inspector Neil Cross attending. Thank you so very much to Staff for both organizing and attending the Inaugural Meeting of Council
I have been, and continue to be honoured to be the Mayor of the Village of Lions Bay. As your Mayor, I can say with confidence that both the Outgoing and Incoming Council have been and are committed to working to ensure the best for the Village of Lions Bay.
Over the three year term, 2008-2011, the now Outgoing Council, through meetings and consultation with the community, has helped significantly in moving Lions Bay forward; while preserving and protecting our unique Village spirit, beautiful natural environment and low tax rate.
Thank you to previous Council for all of their work, dedication and projects completed on behalf of and in consultation with the residents of the Village of Lions Bay.
Thank you to the Council of 2008-2011: Councillor Peach Akerhielm, Councillor Joanne Ronsley (continuing again this term), Councillor Ruth Simons and Councillor Gordon Taylor.
The outgoing Council accomplished a significant amount as follows: The second Official Community Plan, adopted April, 2009 and modified to meet Bill 27 Climate Action Goals, May, 2010. The Sea to Sky Highway Improvement Project was completed including Ashlar Stone Sound Walls, Quiet Pavement, Village Style Lamp posts, irrigated median and berm landscaping.
The two Ultra-Violet Water Intake Upgrades at Harvey and Magnesia Creeks came in under budget, allowing for room within the Grant Funding for required Rock Scaling and was successfully completed with 2/3 grant funding. The upgrade meets the highest standard of Federal Water Legislation. The addition of Ultra-Violet with existing Chlorination created a multi-barrier treatment system to maintain a healthy water supply.
The Lower Lions Bay Water Line Replacement of 50 year old pipes, was successfully completed with 2/3 grant funding.
The Kelvin Grove Sewer Treatment Upgrade was successfully completed with 2/3 grant funding.
A factory new Fire Truck was purchased with 75% funding. A second upgraded Fire Truck has also been purchased.
The 40 year old Municipal Septic Field was replaced.
Upper Kelvin Grove Water Break Replacement and water line realignment completed with road work.
Generator installed for co-generation during power outages at the Klatt Emergency Building.
The Municipal Buildings were painted.
The Septic Field installed by Public Works, for the Fire Lecture Centre at Brunswick Pit, that was previously donated by Kiewit.
Tennis Court Resurfacing
Land transferred from the Ministry of Transportation
The Centennial Trail 1.6km Trail was built as per the OCP goals with 5 funding partners and our amazing volunteers
Kelvin Grove Trail replacement by Kiewit and the Ministry of Transportation
5 new C12 Bus Stops with a service extension to Brunswick and a bus shelter – Thank you Rob Simons for the Design
Two new landscaped berms with grant funding and re-purposed materials
Public Art, the Wooden Carving, the Childrenʼs Art Tiles, and the Library Installation
Garden and Landscape Group mentoring Village-wide, the Native Plant Garden and the Community Garden
Bylaw Review and Revision
Olympic Torch Relay
Integrated Emergency Services and an updated Emergency Management Plan
Community Centre Consultation
Climate Action Task Force
The Public Art & Design Task Force has led to the creation of the Lions Bay Arts Council Society which now operates separately
Bear Smart Community Status
BC Ambulance Lease Revenue
Supporting resident communication with Lionsbay.net; the Village Update and Website upgrade, still in progress.
Ongoing Water and Road Works as needed
40th Anniversary Celebration of Incorporation as a Municipality
As you know the Village is built upon a team that includes our Council, our committed Staff and our amazing Volunteers. Thank you so very much to each of you for your service to Lions Bay !
Our Volunteers contribution during this term has been phenomenal and has assisted Lions Bay in supporting the achievement of many of our goals outlined in the Official Community Plan.
This Council has worked with both Staff and Volunteers to achieve success in the projects undertaken.
We present a token of our appreciation on behalf of the Village of Lions Bay to our Outgoing Council Members:
Councillor Peach Akerhielm, Councillor Ruth Simons and Councillor Gordon Taylor for their dedication, inspiration, skill, commitment, talent and time in bringing these, and many other projects to successful completion.
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