THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN
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2016 Council Meeting Schedule
September 12 October 11 November 14 December 12
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN
Box 50, 503 Slocan Street
Slocan, B.C. V0G 2C0
Ph: 250-355-2277 Fax: 250-355-2666
[email protected]
AUGUST 2016 NEWSLETTER
RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO BURN RESPONSIBILITY
Please be advised that over the B.C. Day long weekend BC
Wildfire Service responded to 32 abandoned fires in the Southeast
Fire Centre. The public is being urged to be more carefully. Anyone
found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued
a violation ticket for $1,150.00, required to pay an administrative
penalty of $10,000, or if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000
and/or one year in jail.
Currently the danger is “moderate “
If the fire spreads beyond your control, call the local fire
department.
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday from
9:00am to 4:00pm
(Closed from 12 noon to
1:00pm for lunch)
Closed on Fridays.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
30TH Anniversary of Expo Park and Family Fair Day
Dedication to Bernie Czelenski
Pancake Breakfast at the Legion. 8 – 9:30 am
Parade to include Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band, vintage cars and
trucks, horses and floats. 10am
Looking for children to join with decorated bikes and/or
pets.
Children’s carnival games
Vendors
*Please be advised that a portion of Harold Street and Giffin
Avenue will be closed to traffic from approximately 9:30 – 11:30am
for the parade
Anyone wishing to participate with a float or entertainment,
please call, 250-355-2812, Karen Davis or email � HYPERLINK
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The Village of Slocan is putting a call out to residents, who
is
interested in the Rain Barrel Initiative???
Rain barrels are becoming a popular household item as people
start to consider water conservation and local food production. The
Coca-Cola Company has started to repurpose their syrup barrels and
turn them into rain barrels. The Village has been in contact with
Coca-Cola and have 100 rain barrels available to initiate this
project in our community! Each barrel costs $50.00 and will be
cleaned and retro-fitted to be used as a rain barrel. After you
purchase your rain barrel, it is suggested that it be put on a
stand under the existing rain gutter spouts on your house.
Please call the office to reserve your rain barrel - The Village
only has 100 to offer!
We will also advertise in other communities throughout the area
to see who else has interest.
We are pleased to become proactive with water conservation!
250-355-2277
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LEGION EVENTS
Sunday Music Jam, 3 – 7pm
Last Dance of the summer!!! August 19, 2016 – Come out and
Boogie! $5
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!!
Slocan Community Library needs volunteers! Your village library
is run completely by volunteers; however, every once in awhile, we
need to replenish our numbers so that we can serve the community
adequately. It is a wonderful place to spend a few hours serving
interesting and delightful patrons.
If you are interested, please email – � HYPERLINK
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SPRINGER CREEK �RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
For reservations or information:
May – Oct: 250-355-2266 | [email protected] �
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The Slocan Valley Seniors Housing Society (SVSHS) is on a
campaign to raise funds to build an affordable seniors housing
complex in the village of Slocan where I live. I am a member of the
Board of Directors of SVSHS. � HYPERLINK "http://svhousing.ca/"
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There will be a fund raising Hike or Bike for Housing event
taking place September 30th, October 1st, 2nd, 2016. I will bike
95K to raise funds by pledges and online donations.
Find my personal website here:
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Please consider contributing, help me help my community! Let’s
get on TRACK for Housing!
Don Currie 250-355-2669
JOB POSTING: CASUAL/ON-CALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Village is currently recruiting for an on-call/casual
administrative assistant. Applicants must be proficient with
Microsoft Word and Excel, and have a good working knowledge of
office equipment and procedures. Two years office experience and
experience working with the public is preferred. Must be willing to
work an intermittent schedule and up to 24 hours per week, if
needed. The wage being offered for this position is $16.90 per
hour. Interested applicants are requested to submit a covering
letter and resume prior to 4pm on Thursday, August 18th, 2016.
Qualifications and experience must be outlined with
verifications/certification attached. Only candidates selected for
an interview will be contacted.
NOTICE OF 2016 TAX SALE
Pursuant to Part 11 of the Local Government Act, all Local
Governments must conduct an Annual Municipal Tax Sale – a sale by
public auction – of each parcel of real property on which taxes are
delinquent. If property owners have outstanding delinquent balances
as of
10am on Monday, September 26th, 2016,
their property will be listed and sold in the public auction. If
applicable, a list of all tax sale properties will be advertised in
advance.
BOARD OF VARIANCE
The Village is still seeking an applicant to fill one vacancy on
the Board of Variance. Applications for this volunteer position
will be accepted at the Village Office.
For more information regarding the Board of Variance and what
the position entails, please do not hesitate to call office
staff.
COME ONE COME ALL, TO A MARKET THAT HAS IT ALL!!!
SLOCAN ARTISAN/ FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday rain or shine, starting June 4, 2016 – September
3, 2016, 10am – 2pm
UPPER BENCH AT EXPO PARK!!!
Hosting a “Show and Shine” August 13, 2016, all cars, trucks and
bikes are welcome. To register for this contact Gail at: �
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The market is now open to flea market items for the remainder of
the summer.
New Vendors are always welcome and table space is free/ by
donation.
A letter of support will be sent to the RDCK confirming Slocan’s
participation in the 2016/17 Woodstove Exchange Program
Notice will be posted listing proposed changes to the Legion
Liquor License (the Legion has applied to extend their licensed
area to include the outdoor patio area). Residents are encouraged
to submit their comments regarding the proposed change prior to
September 8th.
Council approved a request to place a memorial bench in the
Slocan Cemetery.
Council and staff will participate in the Labour Day Parade on
September 3rd
A letter will be sent to the BCUC, providing feedback on their
proposal to increase block rates
A letter will be sent to the PM of Canada, supporting City of
Victoria’s opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
Project
Council resolved to proceed with re-designating Lots 13-20 of
Block 22, as contained in the OCP and Zoning Bylaws, from Parks,
Open Space & Institutional (P) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)
to accommodate construction/development of a 12-unit
Seniors/Affordable Housing Complex, and to increase zone density
from 30 to 49 units per hectare
Council introduced and gave 1st and 2nd readings to the Slocan
Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Amendment Bylaws
A Public Hearing concerning the amendment bylaws will be
scheduled for Sept. 12th at 6:30pm
Council will consider the SVSHS Development Permit Application
at the Sept. 12th meeting
The May/June JCP Project Progress Report was received for
information
VILLAGE OF SLOCAN
MEETING NOTES: August 10th, 2016
, 2016
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO LIQUOR LICENSE –
SLOCAN LEGION BRANCH 276
The Slocan Legion Hall has just recently completed a fenced-in
outdoor patio area, and have applied to the Liquor Control &
Licensing Branch to extend their licensed area to include the
outdoor patio. As part of the application process, the Licensing
Branch is seeking approval from the Village. Prior to considering
approval of the application, Slocan Village Council wishes to seek
comments from the public. The details of the license application
can be viewed at the Village Office during regular business
hours.
Council will consider this application at its regular meeting
of
September 12th, 2016 at 7pm.
Anyone wishing to comment on this liquor license amendment must
do so in writing, and must be received at our office no later than
4pm on Thursday, September 8th, 2016
to appear on the agenda of Council.
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British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC)
The BC Minister of Energy and Mines has asked the BCUC to report
to the Government of BC concerning the impact of BC Hydro and Power
Authority and Fortis BC Inc.’s residential inclining block
electricity rates on customers without access to natural gas.
If you are a residential electricity customer of BC Hydro or
Fortis BC without access to natural gas, the Commission is seeking
your comments on:
The impacts of the residential inclining block electricity
rates
Your awareness of ways to mitigate any impacts.
Please provide your comments using the Commissioner’s Letter of
Comment form found on line at � HYPERLINK
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�http://www.bcuc.com.Register-Letter-of-Comment.aspx� on or before
Monday August 15, 2016.
Please contact us via email: � HYPERLINK
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DOG TAGS & POOP BAGS
Funds collected from purchased tags go directly back into the
cost of purchasing dog posts and poop bags. Thank you for keeping
our town clean!
If you haven’t done so already,
please come to the Office to purchase your 2016 tag, it’s not
too late!
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