A hold on the Highway of Tears sign, an appearance from some concerned business leaders in the community and some grant approvals, highlighted the first meeting of March for City council.
March 8, 2010
Notice of Closed Special meeting of council for March 8, 2010
Agenda for Regular Council meeting of March 8, 2010
In Attendance:
Mayor Jack Mussallem
Councillor Kathy Bedard
Councillor Anna Ashley
Councillor Gina Garon
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne
Councillor Nelson Kinney
Councillor Joy Thorkelson
Absent from Council
None
Minutes for March 8, 2010
Daily News Voting summary
(Summary printed in March 11 edition)
Attendance at City Hall to date archives
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Next council meeting scheduled for March 22, 2010
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Showing posts with label Prince Rupert City Council 2010. Show all posts
Saturday, March 13, 2010
City council score sheet for March 8, 2010
The Thursday March 11 edition of the Daily News featured their regular scorecard on city council issues, this one featuring the deliberations and votes from selected items of the March 8 session of council.
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This weeks feature appeared on page three of the Wednesday edition.
Question One: Council put on hold the erection of a Highway of Tears sign, after hearing the cost would be $10,000. Council has received $500 each from Metlakatla and the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District toward the $10,000 cost of the sign, but council is hoping more partners will come forward to help finance the project and plans to approach surrounding communities at the next Community to Community forum being held at the end of March. It was also suggested that perhaps the money could be better spent on an education program through television or radio advertising that was ongoing.
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How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Two: Concerned that a representative always be available to attend the BC Ferry Advisory Committee meetings, Councillor Gina Garon was appointed to the committee as an alternate if Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne is unable to attend.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Three: Council approved grant applications to the Union of B. C. Municipalities for two projects. The Digby Island/Tsimshian Peninsula Access Project Study Phase is worth $25,000 and the Transit Grant is worth $20,000. A Transit grant will help improve the safety and access for seniors and others, by paving some existing gravel at high use bus stops.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Four: As part of the sale of property currently used as the Metlakatla Ferry Dock, council gave first, second and third reading to move the current location of the road access to the Harbour Headline to the north east so that it abuts the Metlakatla property and gives thema dedicated access to the Harbour Headline.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
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This weeks feature appeared on page three of the Wednesday edition.
Question One: Council put on hold the erection of a Highway of Tears sign, after hearing the cost would be $10,000. Council has received $500 each from Metlakatla and the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District toward the $10,000 cost of the sign, but council is hoping more partners will come forward to help finance the project and plans to approach surrounding communities at the next Community to Community forum being held at the end of March. It was also suggested that perhaps the money could be better spent on an education program through television or radio advertising that was ongoing.
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How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Two: Concerned that a representative always be available to attend the BC Ferry Advisory Committee meetings, Councillor Gina Garon was appointed to the committee as an alternate if Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne is unable to attend.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Three: Council approved grant applications to the Union of B. C. Municipalities for two projects. The Digby Island/Tsimshian Peninsula Access Project Study Phase is worth $25,000 and the Transit Grant is worth $20,000. A Transit grant will help improve the safety and access for seniors and others, by paving some existing gravel at high use bus stops.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Four: As part of the sale of property currently used as the Metlakatla Ferry Dock, council gave first, second and third reading to move the current location of the road access to the Harbour Headline to the north east so that it abuts the Metlakatla property and gives thema dedicated access to the Harbour Headline.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Yes
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Thursday, February 25, 2010
City council scoresheet for February 22, 2010
The Wednesday, February 24 edition of the Daily News featured their regular scorecard on city council issues, this one featuring the deliberations and votes from selected items of the February 22 session.
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This weeks feature appeared on page three of the Wednesday edition, Councillor Kinney was absent from the nights deliberations.
Question One: A grant of $2,000 will be given to the organizers of Hobiyee 2010 to help offset the costs of hosting the event on Feb. 26 and 27 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
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How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Two: The city will send a letter to surrounding communities asking for donations to help offset the costs of Hobiyee 2010.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Three: The city will write to the Ministry of Education expressing concerns around empty school buildings in Prine Rupert and the School District being unable to sell them. The letter will also ask for clarification whether the buildings are taxable.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Four: Council approved a total payment of $23,200 to the SPCA for the kenneling of domestic animals purusant to the 2005 Service Agreement. On January 25, 2010 the SPCA asked for $70,000 to help with its $224,000 yearly costs.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Five: Keith Stephen of 1917 McNicholl Avenue received approval for his application on a development variance to build an oversized auxiliary building for an RV, motorcycles and a workshop. The garage will b 30' x 40' x 22' on two of his four lots. Originally City Planner Zeno Krekic had advised council to deny the application, but after discussion council voted to allow Stephen the variance.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Six: The city will act as guarantor for a loan to the Prince Rupert Golf Course Society in the amount of $40,000 for 36 months so the society can take advantage of purchasing some second hand equipment for the golf course.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Seven: March is declared as Easter Seals Month by the City.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Eight: March to be endorsed by the City as Community Social Services Awareness Month.
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This weeks feature appeared on page three of the Wednesday edition, Councillor Kinney was absent from the nights deliberations.
Question One: A grant of $2,000 will be given to the organizers of Hobiyee 2010 to help offset the costs of hosting the event on Feb. 26 and 27 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
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How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Two: The city will send a letter to surrounding communities asking for donations to help offset the costs of Hobiyee 2010.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Three: The city will write to the Ministry of Education expressing concerns around empty school buildings in Prine Rupert and the School District being unable to sell them. The letter will also ask for clarification whether the buildings are taxable.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Four: Council approved a total payment of $23,200 to the SPCA for the kenneling of domestic animals purusant to the 2005 Service Agreement. On January 25, 2010 the SPCA asked for $70,000 to help with its $224,000 yearly costs.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Five: Keith Stephen of 1917 McNicholl Avenue received approval for his application on a development variance to build an oversized auxiliary building for an RV, motorcycles and a workshop. The garage will b 30' x 40' x 22' on two of his four lots. Originally City Planner Zeno Krekic had advised council to deny the application, but after discussion council voted to allow Stephen the variance.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Six: The city will act as guarantor for a loan to the Prince Rupert Golf Course Society in the amount of $40,000 for 36 months so the society can take advantage of purchasing some second hand equipment for the golf course.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Seven: March is declared as Easter Seals Month by the City.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
Question Eight: March to be endorsed by the City as Community Social Services Awareness Month.
How council voted:
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- Yes
Councillor Anna Ashley-- Yes
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- Yes
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- Absent
Councillor Gina Garon-- Yes
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne-- Yes
Councillor Joy Thorkelson-- Yes
City Hall Tracker February 22. 2010
Reports from the planning department, guarantor status for the city for a Golf course loan, discussions on donations and proclamations highlighted the second meeting for February of City council.
February 22, 2010
Notice of Closed Special meeting of council for February 22, 2010
Agenda for Regular Council meeting of February 22, 2010
Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 22, 2010
In Attendance:
Mayor Jack Mussallem
Councillor Kathy Bedard
Councillor Anna Ashley
Councillor Gina Garon
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne
Councillor Joy Thorkelson
Absent from Council
Councillor Nelson Kinney
Minutes for February 22, 2010
(Committee of the Whole meeting minutes for February 22, 2010)
(Regular Council Meeting minutes for February 22, 2010)
Daily News Voting summary
(Summary printed in February 24th edition)
Attendance at City Hall to date archives
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Next council meeting scheduled for March 8, 2010
February 22, 2010
Notice of Closed Special meeting of council for February 22, 2010
Agenda for Regular Council meeting of February 22, 2010
Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 22, 2010
In Attendance:
Mayor Jack Mussallem
Councillor Kathy Bedard
Councillor Anna Ashley
Councillor Gina Garon
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne
Councillor Joy Thorkelson
Absent from Council
Councillor Nelson Kinney
Minutes for February 22, 2010
(Committee of the Whole meeting minutes for February 22, 2010)
(Regular Council Meeting minutes for February 22, 2010)
Daily News Voting summary
(Summary printed in February 24th edition)
Attendance at City Hall to date archives
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Next council meeting scheduled for March 8, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
It's another Monday night, just what has your council been up to? 2010 edition
A brand new year of civic governance beckons, as Prince Rupert's elected Mayor and council set forward on a turbulent course for 2010, with many economic challenges ahead, this year could be a most interesting one for watchers of all matters council.
Below we will track the hopefully transparent and accountable trail of democracy, with links to the agendas, minutes and other pertinent details of Municipal life. All of our information will be taken from the City of Prince Rupert website for the most part, with the agenda posted at the top, the attendance at council in the middle and the minutes and outside notes if any provided at the bottom. All of this information can be found by clicking on the date for the session which you wish to learn more about.
As well we will have a link to our session to session tracker, so you can see which of our municipal representatives are diligent in attendance and participation and which ones tend to stay away from the Monday night gatherings.
Scheduled City Council sessions in 2010
Most recent Agenda notes
Most recent Minutes
City Council attendance tracker 2010
(attendance listings as released on the City of Prince Rupert website)
Regular city council sessions (21 meetings so far in 2010)
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- In attendance for 20, absent for 1
Councillor Anna Ashley-- In attendance for 20, absent for 1 *
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- In attendance for 18, absent for 3
Councillor Gina Garon-- In attendance for 21, absent for 0
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne--In attendance for 18, absent for 3 *
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- In attendance for 18, absent for 3
Councillor Joy Thorkelson--In attendance for 20, absent for 1
*denotes one or more sessions attended by telephone
Click on dates below for more information
November 22, 2010
November 8, 2010
October 25, 2010
October 12, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 7, 2010
August 16, 2010
July 26, 2010
July 6, 2010
June 21, 2010
June 7, 2010
May 25, 2010
May 10, 2010
April 26, 2010
April 12. 2010
March 22, 2010
March 8, 2010
February 22, 2010
February 8, 2010
Below we will track the hopefully transparent and accountable trail of democracy, with links to the agendas, minutes and other pertinent details of Municipal life. All of our information will be taken from the City of Prince Rupert website for the most part, with the agenda posted at the top, the attendance at council in the middle and the minutes and outside notes if any provided at the bottom. All of this information can be found by clicking on the date for the session which you wish to learn more about.
As well we will have a link to our session to session tracker, so you can see which of our municipal representatives are diligent in attendance and participation and which ones tend to stay away from the Monday night gatherings.
Scheduled City Council sessions in 2010
Most recent Agenda notes
Most recent Minutes
City Council attendance tracker 2010
(attendance listings as released on the City of Prince Rupert website)
Regular city council sessions (21 meetings so far in 2010)
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- In attendance for 20, absent for 1
Councillor Anna Ashley-- In attendance for 20, absent for 1 *
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- In attendance for 18, absent for 3
Councillor Gina Garon-- In attendance for 21, absent for 0
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne--In attendance for 18, absent for 3 *
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- In attendance for 18, absent for 3
Councillor Joy Thorkelson--In attendance for 20, absent for 1
*denotes one or more sessions attended by telephone
Click on dates below for more information
November 22, 2010
November 8, 2010
October 25, 2010
October 12, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 7, 2010
August 16, 2010
July 26, 2010
July 6, 2010
June 21, 2010
June 7, 2010
May 25, 2010
May 10, 2010
April 26, 2010
April 12. 2010
March 22, 2010
March 8, 2010
February 22, 2010
February 8, 2010
January 11, 2010
Information provided up to November 22, 2010 session
Special sessions of council for 2010 (4 meeting so far)
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Anna Ashley-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- In attendance for 4
Councilor Gina Garon-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne --In attendance for 2, absent for 2
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- In attendance for 4
Council Joy Thorkelson-- In attendance for 4
Click on dates below for more information
October 27 2010
August 16, 2010
Monday June 14, 2010
Monday May 3, 2010
Archive of council events for 2009
Information provided up to November 22, 2010 session
Special sessions of council for 2010 (4 meeting so far)
Mayor Jack Mussallem-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Anna Ashley-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Kathy Bedard-- In attendance for 4
Councilor Gina Garon-- In attendance for 4
Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne --In attendance for 2, absent for 2
Councillor Nelson Kinney-- In attendance for 4
Council Joy Thorkelson-- In attendance for 4
Click on dates below for more information
October 27 2010
August 16, 2010
Monday June 14, 2010
Monday May 3, 2010
Archive of council events for 2009
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