village of valemount 2005 annual report and financial

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VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT
2005 ANNUAL REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL REPORT
April, 2005
2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
Introduction ................................................................................. 1
Mayor and Council Roles ....................................................... 2 - 3
2004 in Review....................................................................... 4 - 7
2005 Major Projects Overview ............................................... 8 - 9
Municipal Services Review ................................................ 10 - 11
Administrative Services ...................................................... 12 - 13
Major Capital Projects for 2004 Review ............................. 14 - 18
Major Capital Projects for 2005 ......................................... 19 – 23
Major Capital Projects for 2006 (and Beyond).................... 24 - 25
Other (Future) Projects.............................................................. 26
Public Input ............................................................................... 27
Declarations of Disqualification ................................................. 27
Permissive Tax Exemptions ...................................................... 27
Schedules
Appendix “1”
Council Biographies
Appendix “2”
Administrative Functions
Appendix “3”
Development Statistics
Appendix “4”
5-Year Water Capital Plan
Appendix “5”
5-Year Sewer Capital Plan
Appendix “6”
2004 Tax Breakdown (pie graph)
Appendix “7”
2004 Financial Statements - Auditor’s Report
- distributed as separate document
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The new Community Charter requires municipalities in British Columbia to
prepare an “Annual Report” for its stakeholders. The Annual Report shall outline
the following;
A report respecting municipal services and operations for the
previous year,
A progress report respecting the previous year in relation to
the objectives and measures established for that year,
A statement of municipal objectives, and the measures that
will be used to determine progress respecting those
objectives, for the current and next year(s),
Any declarations of disqualification made under the
Community Charter in the previous year, including
identification of the Council member or former Council
member involved and the nature of the disqualification,
For each tax permissive exemption provided by Council
under the Community Charter, the amount of property taxes
that would have been imposed on the property in the
previous year if it were not exempt from taxes,
Any other information the Council considers advisable.
In addition, the Annual Report shall contain a copy of the Audited Annual
Financial Statements for the municipality for the previous year.
A public consultation process has been incorporated into the preparation of this
report. We hope that the report will provide a meaningful overview of the
Village’s operations for 2004 and projected operations for 2005 and years
beyond.
This report represents the Second Annual Report for the Village of Valemount.
Mayor and Council
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ROLES
COUNCIL ROLE:
It is the role of Council to act as the governing body of the municipal
corporation; to make decisions necessary for the successful and continuing
operation of the municipality; and to represent the best interests of the citizens of
the municipality as a whole.
Council is a continuing body, not withstanding changes in its membership
by election or appointment, and exercises its powers through resolutions and
bylaws passed in open meetings. Council acts as a collective body. It is
important to note that the members of Council can not make valid and binding
decisions independently, unless express authority has been granted or
legislated.
Council acts to foster economic and social opportunities for the
community, and strives to advance the goals and objectives of the municipality.
Council: (Front) Mayor Jeannette Townsend. Back Row (l to r):
Councillor Bobbie Roe, Councillor Rita Tchir, Councillor Les Dammann,
Councillor Joan Nordli
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MAYOR’S ROLE:
The Mayor is the Head and Chief Executive Officer of the municipality. In
addition to the Mayor’s responsibilities as a member of Council, the Mayor is
responsible to provide leadership to Council, including recommending bylaws,
resolutions and others measures that in the Mayor’s opinion, may assist the
peace, order and good government of the municipality. The Mayor’s role is also
to communicate information to Council; to preside at Council meetings; to
provide, on behalf of the Council, general direction to municipal officers
respecting implementation of municipal policies, programs and other directions of
the Council; and to represent the best interests of the citizens of the municipality.
COUNCILLOR’S ROLE:
Every Council member is responsible to contribute to the development
and evaluation of the policies and programs of the municipality respecting its
services and other activities; to participate in Council meetings, Committee
meetings and meetings of other bodies to which a member is appointed; to carry
out the duties assigned by Council; to consider the well-being and interests of the
corporation, and to represent the best interests of the citizens of the municipality.
(SEE APPENDIX “1” FOR COUNCIL BIOGRAPHIES)
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2004 IN REVIEW
2004 has proven to be an extremely productive year for the Village of Valemount.
A great number of projects were accomplished during the year and several more
initiated which will be completed in 2005.
ONGOING PROJECTS
Several ongoing projects were advanced in 2004 including completion of a Vision
Statement, Socio-Economic Study and Implementation Strategy in relation to the
Valemount and Area Integrated Land Use Plan. This is a jointly sponsored
project (Village of Valemount, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Ministry of
Sustainable Resource Management, and Land and Water BC) intended to have
multiple Provincial, Regional and local agencies review development in the
Canoe/Robson Valley in a coordinated fashion.
Work on the Canoe Mountain Resort and Boundary Extension is progressing with
greater detailed site development planning being undertaken by Canoe Mt.
Resorts. A Boundary Expansion Analysis outlining the benefits and
consequences of boundary extension was completed for the Village of
Valemount by Urban Systems Ltd.
In 2003 a grant was approved to pursue the establishment of Broadband
services for Valemount and Area. Work on this project was advanced in 2004
and it is expected that physical construction of plant and infrastructure will be
completed in 2005. The project will provide high speed internet services to those
residents of Valemount and surrounding area not currently receiving this service.
BYLAWS
Village Council enacted a series of new Bylaws:
Council adopted a new Council Procedures Bylaw to ensure meeting
procedures conform with the requirements of the new Community Charter;
Council also adopted a revised Development Cost Charge Bylaw to meet
the infrastructure financing requirements for new infrastructure that will be
required to accommodate future growth in the community;
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a modernized Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw was adopted to
provide a more effective means of dealing with untidy and/or unsightly
premises in the community; and
a revised Animal Control Bylaw, to address in particular dangerous dog
issues, was enacted.
Other bylaws of interest which were adopted during the course of the year
included:
a new Water and Sewer Connection Fees and Connection Inspection
Regulations Bylaw (to increase rates for water and sewer connections,
and to establish requirements and rates for inspection of connections to
municipal systems);
a new Land Clearing Burning Regulations Bylaw (to allow burning of land
clearing debris at certain times of the year and under certain conditions);
a Municipal Officers Appointment Bylaw (to formally establish officers
positions for the municipality); and
an Officers, Employees and Council Members Indemnity Bylaw
(establishing indemnification measures for officers, employees and
Council members while acting in the course of their duties).
Additionally, Council adopted new Enforcement Provisions for domestic Water
Use and a Water Conservation Bylaw, as well new Signage Regulations which
will come into force early in 2005.
PLANS AND STUDIES
A large part of the Village’s time in 2004 revolved around the development and
completion of a series of studies and planning projects for the community.
The Village adopted its First Annual Report in the Spring of 2004. This reporting
process was well received in the community, particularly by the local Press, as
the report sets out Council’s objectives and goals for the next year, and projected
major projects being contemplated over the next five (5) year period.
The Village undertook and completed major revisions to its Municipal Emergency
Plan, and developed Emergency Response Guidelines for its Water and Sewer
Systems. As well, the municipality established a new WCB – Workplace Safety
Logbook System.
The Village also completed Phase I of an Airport Improvements Study, allowing
the municipality to successfully apply for a grant to undertake initial GPS and
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lighting improvements at the Municipal Airport (a further airport improvement
study will be undertaken in 2005).
With planning grant assistance from the Union of BC Municipalities and the
Provincial Government, the Village has initiated a Drought Management Study,
and a Wildland Fire Protection and Prevention Strategy Study. Both of these
projects are expected to be completed early in 2005.
The Village undertook and completed an Environmental Impact Assessment and
a Plant Upgrades Review for its Sewage Treatment Facility. As well the Village
has applied for funding to undertake a Forest Inventory and Analysis Study to
advance its efforts in pursuing a Community Forest. A Water Quality Study
which was commenced in 2003 is expected to be completed early in 2005.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The municipality completed a water extension on Martin Street and Elm Street
providing critical looping of the Village’s water system. As well, the Village
commenced Phase I of its Water Metering Program (water meters for commercial
premises) as part of the Village’s Water Conservation Program.
Following meetings and discussions with affected residents and business
owners, Council initiated a boundary expansion process to incorporate a number
of residential and commercial properties, adjacent to existing municipal
boundaries, into the municipality. The boundary expansion process is hoped to
be completed early in 2005, following which the municipality will initiate municipal
service extension into the subject areas.
The Village provided assistance with the establishment of a new organization
formed to promote winter recreation and snowmobiling in the area. The
Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) will lead in
the promotion of winter recreation and snowmobiling in Valemount, as well as the
implementation of a recently adopted Provincial Sustainable Resource
Management Plan for the region.
The new Valemount Secondary School is proceeding with construction being
commenced in the Fall of 2004. Completion is scheduled for the Fall of 2005
with the new school opening for service in January of 2006.
Village Council initiated the process to purchase the Valemount Courthouse and
lease the facility back to the BC Building Corporation for a five (5) year period
with a five (5) year lease renewal option. The purchase was viewed as a logical
and revenue positive investment for the municipality.
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STAFF
With the retirement of public works employee Wayne Schnell, seasonal
employee Bill Saunders was brought on full time, and Don Venance was brought
on for seasonal employment.
OTHER PROJECTS
Council established an Equipment Replacement Program. The program sets out
the long term (10 year) equipment requirements of the municipality and has
created a financing regime to meet the objectives set out in the program.
Positive strides were made in the way of public education and observance of
local water conservation initiatives. Revised sprinkling regulations were adopted
to simplify watering restrictions.
As well, preliminary water conservation
educational materials were shared with all hotel and motel operators in the
community to encourage smart use of our valuable water resources.
Valemount Courthouse
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2005 MAJOR PROJECTS OVERVIEW
2005 is gearing up to be another very productive year for the Village of Valemount.
Sewer System Upgrades
The Village has applied for Provincial funding assistance, under the British Columbia
Water Improvements Program, to upgrade the community’s Municipal Sewage
Treatment Plant. The total cost of the project is projected at $2.1 million. Pre-feasibility
work is planned for 2005, with plant reconstruction projected for 2006, if Provincial
funding is approved.
Airport Improvements
Council received an announcement from Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon, that
the Village of Valemount was successful in receiving a grant of $350,000.00 for
Municipal Airport Lighting and GPS improvements. This work is expected to be
completed over the summer of 2005.
Water System Improvements
The Village will be undertaking a major water main extension project to upgrade line size
from Juniper Street to Cedar Street from 250mm to 350mm main. The work will involve
one railway underground crossing.
The Village will also be continuing on with its water conservation program, including
Phase II of its commercial water metering program (restaurant facilities), as well as
enforcement of sprinkling regulations and publication and distribution of water
conservation educational materials.
Paving Program
Village Council will also be undertaking a major paving program to complete asphalt
surfacing on Juniper, Gordon, Williams and Martin.
Planning Studies
A series of planning projects have been initiated or are nearing completion, and will be
finalized in 2005 including;
♦ adoption of a Community Wildfire Protection and Prevention Planning
Strategy,
♦ adoption of a Drought Management Study,
♦ completion of a Forest Inventory Analysis, Visual Landscape Modelling
exercise and a Community Forest Feasibility and Value Added
Manufacturing Study,
♦ completion of a Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustments
Initiative (SICEAI) Study,
♦ finalization of a Water Quality Study,
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♦ and initiation and completion of a Water Extension Study and Water
Modelling exercise for lands being newly incorporated into municipal
boundaries.
Boundary Expansion
The Village will be taking steps to implement services and operations for the areas newly
incorporated into Village boundaries.
General services will become effective
immediately with water services being planned for extension in 2006.
Bylaws
A number of municipal Bylaws and/or Bylaw amendments are proposed for 2005,
including revisions to the community’s Street Naming Bylaw, House Numbering Bylaw
and Board of Variance Bylaw. As well, new Subdivision and Development Procedures
Bylaws are proposed and a new Airport Authority and Regulation Bylaw will be pursued.
Other Major Projects
The Village has applied for Provincial funding, under the Olympic / Paralympic Live Sites
Program, to construct a new “Gateway” Visitor Information / Interpretive Centre in
Valemount. Notice of project funding approval has been received. The Village proposes
to proceed with this project as soon as possible
Work will be commenced and is expected to be completed in 2005/2006 under a Federal
Government funding initiative to expand Broadband Services for Valemount and Area.
Through various planning initiatives the Village will be advancing its interest in
establishing a Community Forest.
Little Lost Lake
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES REVIEW
Tax payers and residents often overlook the sheer volume and value of services
provided by their local governments. While a great number of services are
provided by local governments, often less than half of the property tax bill goes to
the local government.
Some of the services provided within the Village of Valemount include;
Road Maintenance
-including paving, pot hole patching and
crack repairs, maintenance of sidewalks
and shoulders, maintenance and
installation of signage, line painting,
maintenance of public parking areas,
snow removal, street sweeping, ditch
and storm drainage maintenance
Water Systems
-provision of drinking water, provision of
water and hydrants for fire protection
purposes
Sewer Systems
-collection, treatment and disposal of
domestic sanitary sewage
Garbage Collection
-residential and commercial garbage
(solid waste) collection and disposal
through contract service
Parks Facilities
-maintenance of community owned
parks and facilities (also contract
maintenance of some Regional District
park
facilities);
includes
parks
equipment maintenance and upgrading
Cemetery Services
-maintenance of community cemetery
Animal Control
-provision of animal control services
(primarily dog control and licensing)
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Building Inspection
-provision of building inspection services
to provide compliance with Provincial
building, plumbing and fire code
regulations
Subdivision Approvals
-subdivision
approvals
to
ensure
compliance with local land development
regulations to ensure a level of
consistency in land servicing
Zoning and Land Use
-provision of regulations to ensure some
level of consistency and advance
indication of land uses
Bylaw Enforcement
-enforcement of local land use, noise,
nuisance and related regulations.
Enforcement initiated upon complaint
Economic Development
-attraction of economic development
interests and business opportunities
Tourism Development
-operation of Tourist Information Centre
and promotion of tourism development
and tourist attraction opportunities
Recreation Programs
-the Village assists in the promotion of
recreational programs in the community
through
provision
of
facilities,
advertising and assistance with program
coordination.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
Involves activities within the following departments;
Administration and Finance
principally supported by:
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Chief Administrative Officer
Deputy Administrator
Treasurer
Clerical, Reception and Accounting Staff
More specifically involving activities related to municipal administrative operations
including business licensing, bylaw preparation and implementation, records
management, elections, grants administration, financial records keeping and reporting,
budgeting, planning (both fiscal and land use), land development and personnel
management.
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Public Works and Engineering Services
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Public Works Superintendent
Building Inspector
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Consulting Engineers
Public Works Employees
More specifically involving activities related to municipal works and services, engineering
structures, planning and design, animal control, parks maintenance, roads, water and
sewer systems maintenance and improvements, building inspection services, local
assistant to the Fire Commissioner Services, airport maintenance, garbage collection,
cemetery services and bylaw enforcement.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Economic Development and Tourism Services
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Economic Development Officer
Tourism Manager/Recreation Coordinator
Summer Info Center Staff
More specifically involving activities related to economic development and promotion,
tourism centre operations, tourism promotion, recreation programs community projects
and community investment.
(SEE APPENDIX “2” FOR DESCRIPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS)
Village Staff
Front Row (l to r) Suzanne Bloodoff, Paulette Michaud, Florence Smith, Judy
Bosh, Elizabeth Hardy. Back Row (l to r) D.B. (Doug) Fleming, Sandy Janum, Al
Smith, Don Venance, Billy Saunders, Marshall Etty, Silvio Gislimberti, Murray
Capstick
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Service Function:
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Objectives:
To facilitate sewer system improvements
Strategies:
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To undertake sewer system studies to address required
Sewer Plant Upgrades (currently exceeding capacity) and
Environmental Impact Analysis of the sewer plant on
adjacent Crown Lands.
Measurements:
Success of this project will be measured by the completion of the
subject studies. (Implementation plans will be developed following
the study completions, as required).
Benefits:
Studies will address Sewer System Improvements required to meet
with Provincial Standards and Improved Systems Capacity.
RESULTS:
♦ Sewer Treatment Plant Upgrades report and Environmental
Impact Assessment report – completed
Service Function:
CREATION OF AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN FOR THE
CANOE/ROBSON VALLEYS.
Objectives:
In concert with planning partners Ministry of Sustainable Resource
Management, Regional District of Fraser Fort George, and, Land
and Water BC, the creation of an Integrated Land Use Management
Plan will guide development and land use opportunities in the
Canoe/Robson valleys.
Strategies:
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To contract with a planning consultant to undertake a social
economic review of Valley issues and to work with the
Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management to finalize a
comprehensive land use planning strategy for the Valleys.
Measurements:
Success of this task will be measured by the successful completion
of this planning project.
Benefits:
Will identify development opportunities in the valley and create key
land use planning and development decision making strategies.
RESULTS:
♦ Socio/Economic Study and Implementation Strategy –
completed. Final report being prepared.
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Service Function:
Objectives:
Strategies:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PROMOTION
To increase economic development interest and investment in the
community,
To increase tourist promotion activities and tourism advertising for
the municipality
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To pursue economic initiatives identified in current and
previous Village studies, including Industrial Adjustment
Surveys, SICEAI initiatives, economic development studies
and current economic investment inquiries.
To provide for more advertising of tourist attractions and
attendance at tourist related trade shows.
Measurements:
Success of these tasks will be measured through a noticeable
increase in economic activity within the Village (ie. new building
construction, increased building permit values, infill of vacant
commercial properties); and through increased tourism advertising
and attendance at trade shows.
Benefits:
Benefits from these activities will include improved commercial
services for residents, increased taxation base and community
investment; as well as increases in the number of tourists visiting
Valemount (recorded through the Visitor Information Centre).
RESULTS:
♦ Work is advancing or ongoing in relation to Economic
Development and Tourism Promotion.
Formation of
Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association,
aimed at promoting winter recreation and snowmobiling
industry; SICEAI initiatives to be completed in 2005 by
newly established Valemount and Area Recreation
Development Association (VARDA) with assistance from
Valemount Economic Development Commission; Valemount
and Area Integrated Land Use Plan (VAILUP) being
completed; Industrial Adjustment Committee Initiatives being
pursued; attendance at Edmonton Snowmobile Show.
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Service Function:
COMMUNITY BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Council (Meeting) Procedures Bylaw
Animal Control Bylaw
Development Cost Charges Bylaw
Sign Regulation Bylaw
Objectives:
Strategies:
To update and modernize municipal Bylaws.
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To modernize the Council (Meeting) Procedures Bylaw to
reflect requirements of the New Community Charter;
To revise the Municipality’s (1984) Animal Control Bylaw, to
make provisions for the control of dangerous and/or vicious
dogs; and to improve the level of dog control services in the
municipality,
To revise Municipal Development Cost Charges for new
developments in the community to offset municipal
infrastructure costs;
To develop a new Sign Regulation Bylaw.
Measurements:
Success of these projects will be measured by the adoption of the
subject Bylaws, as well as increased patrols and dogs at large and
pick-up by Public Works crews.
Benefits:
Project benefits will include compliance with new Community
Charter legislation; an increase in animal control compliance;
collection of funds for future infrastructure development; new
signage regulations.
RESULTS:
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Council (Meeting) Procedure Bylaw – completed
Animal Control Bylaw – completed
Development Cost Charge Bylaw – completed
Sign Regulation Bylaw – adopted in January of 2005
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Service Function:
BOUNDARY EXTENSIONS
Canoe Mountain
Southeast (Marsh subdivision)
Area West of Highway #5 (Shell –Kings subdivision)
Objectives:
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With the announcement of the Canoe Mountain (Gondola
Resort) project, Council will initiate a boundary expansion
process to incorporate the proposed resort development
lands.
Various requests have been received over the past several
years to consider expanding municipal services, in
particularly water, to the areas Southeast and West (across
Highway #5) of present Municipal Boundaries. Council
currently has a policy of no service extension to areas
outside of Municipal Boundaries. Council will take an indepth
look at these boundary extension possibilities in consultation
with affected property owners.
Strategies:
To undertake reviews and consultations with affected property
owners and residents and to explore costs and benefits to
owners/residents and the municipality of boundary and service
extensions.
Measurements:
The success of these projects will be measured by the completion
of the subject boundary extensions.
Benefits:
Will increase taxation revenues to municipality, provide services to
boundary extension residents, improve development control and
broaden the Village’s assessment base.
RESULTS:
♦ Canoe Mountain Boundary Extension – under review
♦ Boundary Extension Southeast and Area West of Highway
#5 – in process.
Visitor Info Centre
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MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR 2005
Service Function:
JUNIPER TO CEDAR WATERMAIN EXTENSION
Objectives:
To upgrade the Village’s primary watermain from 250 mm diameter
AC pipe to 350 mm diameter PVC pipe to refresh aging
infrastructure to accommodate future growth and development
opportunities for the community.
Strategies:
To work with the Village Engineers during the design and
construction of this project, and to engage qualified contractors to
perform the work proposed, including one major railway crossing.
Measurements:
This project will be measured through the successful completion
and installation of the watermain.
Benefits:
Replacement of aging infrastructure with newer, larger diameter
pipe will increase capacity and length of service of water
infrastructure. The subject upgrading will also serve to
accommodate residential and commercial expansion in the
community.
Service Function:
WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS
Water Metering – Phase II
Objectives:
To continue to improve and upgrade the community’s water
system.
Strategies:
To continue with the Village’s commercial water metering program
(Phase II – 2005). Phase II of the Program will address restaurant
operations.
Measurements:
Success of the identified projects will be measured through such
means as number of water meters installed; reduction in metered
users water consumption; and completion of water system
improvements as outlined in the 5 Year Water System
Improvement Plan.
Benefits:
System improvements will benefit residents and businesses
through increased system capacity; and improved water
conservation measures.
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Service Function:
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PRE-DESIGN
Objectives:
To create a development plan which will guide construction of
improvements required to meet provincial sewage effluent disposal
criteria, while accommodating for future growth in the community.
Strategies:
To engage Village Engineers for the purpose of preparing a
Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Pre-design, based on
the recommendations of a recent Environmental Impact
Assessment and Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrading
Options Study.
To apply for funding for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrading
through the BC Community Water Improvement Program
(BCCWIP).
Measurements:
Success of this project will be measured by completion of the
subject pre-design study and application for BCCWIP funding
assistance.
Benefits:
This project will benefit the municipality by creating the required
sewer infrastructure which will enable the Village to meet Provincial
effluent discharge standards and meet future growth expectations.
Service Function:
MUNICIPAL BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Objectives:
To update/modernize Municipal Bylaws.
Strategies:
To create a new comprehensive Development and Land
Use Amendment Procedures Bylaw and a new Subdivision
Procedures Bylaw to enhance and streamline development
approval processes.
To modernize the Board of Variance Bylaw to reflect
current regulations.
To revise the Village’s House Numbering and Street
Numbering Bylaws to accommodate growth and
development in the community.
Measurements:
Success of these projects will be measured by the adoption of the
subject Bylaws.
Benefits:
Both the municipality and the development community will be
better served by efficient, effective and descriptive bylaw
processes. As well there is a need to update the Village’s House
Numbering and Street Numbering Bylaws to accommodate
expected future growth.
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Service Function:
GENERAL STUDIES
Wildfire Protection/Prevention Strategy
Drought Management Study
Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment
Initiatives (SICEAI) – Tourism/Recreation Marketing
Strategy
Objectives:
Strategies:
To finalize a series of study initiatives promoting community safety
and economic development.
To work with a local consultant to develop a Wildfire
Protection and Prevention Strategy for fire smart safety of
the community of Valemount.
To complete a Drought Assessment and Management
Study to address drought related issues and contingency
plans impacting the community.
To work through the Valemount and Area Recreation
Development Association to complete a series of study
components addressing the organization, marketing,
infrastructure development and associated issues relating
to winter recreation (snowmobiling) opportunities for the
region.
Measurements:
Success of this project will be measured by completion of each of
the identified studies.
Benefits:
The above projects will benefit the Village by establishing safety
measures, mitigation planning and by setting out winter
recreational opportunities in the area. The projects will benefit
residents and businesses by establishing fire smart planning
initiatives and by addressing potential drought related concerns
and issues. The project will also directly benefit VARDA by
providing the information necessary to set goals and objectives for
further development of the snowmobiling industry in this region.
Service Function:
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT – PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE
Objectives:
To maintain an efficient operating level for Village equipment.
Strategies:
To replace one Public Works Vehicle (pick-up truck).
Measurements:
The success of this task will be measured by the acquisition of one
new public works vehicle.
Benefits:
Maintaining a Public Works fleet in good repair will equate to
efficiencies in service delivery.
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Service Function:
JUNIPER/MARTIN/WILLIAMS/GORDON PAVING PROJECT
Objectives:
Following extension of the Juniper to Cedar watermain, to
undertake a major paving initiative to pave Juniper Street, Martin
Road, Williams Road and Gordon Road.
Strategies:
To hire a paving contractor capable of completing this major capital
paving program.
Measurements:
Success of this project will be measured through completion of
paving of the subject streets.
Benefits:
The community, and particularly area residents, will benefit from
this work by improving access and reducing road maintenance
costs.
Service Function:
EXTENSION OF BROADBAND SERVICE TO VALEMOUNT AND
AREA
Objectives:
To develop infrastructure required to extend broadband services
from Valemount to the regional community.
Strategies:
Working under a grant from Industry Canada, to contract to
construct the infrastructure necessary to extend broadband service
to areas adjacent to the Village of Valemount, south from Canoe
Mountain and north to McBride.
Measurements:
The success of this project will be measured through the
installation of infrastructure (towers, repeaters, etc.) required to
feed broadband service throughout the region, and more
specifically through the number of clients subscribing to the new
service.
Benefits:
This project will benefit Valemount by providing broader internet
servicing, increasing entrepreneurial capacity thereby stimulating
economic activity.
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Service Function:
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Objectives:
To install GPS (non-precision instrument) approach and the
minimal required airport lighting to permit the airport to be
designated/certified for 24-hour operation. This project will be
Phase I of a developing longer term Airport Improvements
Program.
Strategies:
To engage contractors with knowledge and experience to install
airport GPS and lighting controls.
Measurements:
Success of this project will be measured by completion of the
proposed work.
Benefits:
The airport improvements proposed will benefit the community
through an improved transportation infrastructure, and will afford
greater access to the Municipal Airport for general and emergency
use.
Service Function:
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Objectives:
To construct a new Visitor Information and Interpretive Centre on
Village owned land located at the corner of Highway #5 and Jack
Pine Road.
Strategies:
The Village will engage an Architect to design the structure for a
new “Gateway” Visitor Information Centre. The Village will
coordinate construction of the Centre which will act as a lasting
legacy for the community and region.
Measurements:
Grant funding requires substantial completion by March 31, 2006.
It will be the Village’s objective to meet this deadline.
Benefits:
Long-term benefits are expected to accrue to the Village as a result
of the new Visitor Information/Interpretive Centre. Drawing tourists
off the Highway will improve the Village’s chances to encourage
longer visitor stays in the area, and travel into the Village’s
Commercial Centre.
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MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR 2006 (AND BEYOND)
Service Function:
ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF CANOE MOUNTAIN
(GONDOLA) RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE (WATER SYSTEM,
SEWER SYSTEM AND ROAD SYSTEMS)
Special Notes:
The developer of the Canoe Mountain Gondola Resort project
(Sunrise International Inc.) has outlined their intent to construct a
major resort development including a Gondola to the top of Canoe
Mountain, single family residential and condominium housing units,
a resort hotel, golf course and related commercial facilities. The
properties are to eventually be incorporated into municipal
boundaries.
Once completed the developer would propose to turn over the
onsite infrastructure works (water system, sewer system and road
systems) to the municipality for ongoing maintenance.
Objectives:
To make provisions for the acquisition of new infrastructure (water
system, sewer system and road systems) including the creation of
specified area Bylaws for financial servicing for such new
infrastructure.
Strategies:
To develop agreements for the transfer of Canoe Mountain
infrastructure assets to the municipality.
To create Specified Area Bylaws to provide for financial
servicing of infrastructure
Measurements:
The success of this task will be measured by the completion of
infrastructure transfer agreements and the development of
specified area servicing Bylaws.
Benefits:
Delivery of infrastructure assets from Canoe Mountain will be offset
by the Village’s ability to tax/charge for infrastructure systems
maintenance. Overall benefits to the municipality will include
improved assessment base, population increase and community
economic generation.
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MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR 2004
REVIEW
Service Function:
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Elm Street Water Main Extension
Water Main Looping – Juniper Street to Main Street and Martin
Road to Main Street.
Phase I of a three phase Commercial Water Metering Program
Objectives:
Strategies:
To improve water system capacity and initiate water conservation
measures.
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To extend the Municipality’s water system on Elm Street
from 9th Avenue to 17th Avenue
To increase water main capacity from Juniper Street to Main
Street and to create a water system loop by extending the
water main on Martin Road to Main Street
To initiate a Commercial use Water Metering program.
(Phase I of the program will address hotel/motel facilities).
Measurements:
The success of these tasks will be measured by completion of the
water main extension on Elm Street, including lateral servicing to
adjacent properties; completion of water main upgrading and
looping from Juniper Street to Main Street and Martin Road to Main
Street; and completion of Phase I of the Water Metering Program.
Benefits:
Water system improvements will benefit residents through improved
system capacity, opening opportunities for new land development,
and working constructively towards water conservation measures
for the community.
RESULTS:
♦ Elm Street Water Main Extension – completed
♦ Martin Street water system loop – completed
♦ Juniper Street to Main Street water main upgrading deferred
to 2005
♦ Commercial Water Metering Program commenced
(Hotels/Motels) – work to be completed in 2005
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Service Function:
WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS
Water Metering – Phase III
Water System Upgrading
Watershed Protection Strategy
Objectives:
Strategies:
To continue to improve and upgrade the community’s water
system.
To continue with commercial water metering program
(Phase III - 2006), including the adoption of a new
Commercial Metered Rates Bylaw. Phase III will address
other large volume commercial users.
To continue with water system upgrading and capacity
improvements as outlined in the Village’s 5 Year Water
System Improvement Program (attached as Schedule 4).
To initiate a Watershed Protection Strategy Plan.
Measurements:
Success of the identified projects will be measured through such
means as number of water meters installed; creation of a
commercial Metered Rates Bylaw; reduction in metered users
water consumption; completion of water system improvements as
outlined in the 5 Year Water System Improvement Plan; and
submission of a grant application to develop a Watershed
Protection Strategy.
Benefits:
System improvements will benefit residents and businesses
through increased system capacity; improved water conservation
measures; and initiation of protection measures over the
community watershed.
Service Function:
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES
Objectives:
To upgrade the Village’s Sewage Treatment Plant, as identified in
the Village’s Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades Report, to meet
aging infrastructure needs and to bring the plant into full
compliance with Provincial Sewage discharge regulations.
Strategies:
To undertake required system upgrades through qualified
specialized contractors.
Measurements:
The success of this project will be measured by the completion of
the required Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades.
Benefits:
Residents and businesses will benefit from this project by ensuring
a properly functioning community Sewage Treatment facility. As
well, growth and development in the community can better be
accommodated through expanded treatment capacity.
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OTHER (FUTURE) PROJECTS
A number of important community projects have been identified for Council
consideration. The scope of these projects will be further refined during future
budget planning processes.
Airport Improvements – runway expansion and widening
Community Beautification – community beautification and Downtown
revitalization initiatives
Community Forest – to look at the development of a community forest,
including ownership and operational aspects
Water System Improvements – to respond to future projections for
further water system treatment requirements
(Project consideration will be subject to funding identification and will form part of
the community’s economic diversification efforts.)
Valemount Aerial View
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PUBLIC INPUT
A public meeting was held on May 10, 2005 to receive input from residents and
ratepayers into the preparation of the Village’s Annual Budget and in setting Goals and
Objectives for future municipal programs for inclusion in Municipal Annual Report
planning.
The purpose of the public meeting was to determine resident and taxpayer input into the
Goals and Objectives being established by Council for coming years, and to ensure that
these Goals and Objectives are synonymous with those of the community. No
comments and/or suggestions were made leading up to or following the public
presentation of the Annual Report.
DECLARATIONS OF DISQUALIFICATION
Declarations of Disqualification Made Under Section III of the Community Charter.
NONE
PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS
Record of the Amount of Property Taxes that would have been Imposed on Tax Exempt
properties in the Previous Year if the properties were not Tax Exempt.
In 2004, Village Council adopted Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 556 and Bylaw No. 562,
which provided permissive tax exemptions for the following properties;
Property Description
Owner
Lot: A, Plan: 11202, District Lot: 7355
United Church of Canada
$ 1,183.80
That portion of Lot: 4, Plan: 8948,
District Lot: 7356
Roman Catholic Bishop of
Kamloops
1,022.24
Lot: 2 & 3, Block: 2, Plan: 10449,
District Lot: 7356
New Life Sanctuary of
Valemount BC
2,143.37
Lot: 1, Plan: 10662, District Lot:9778
Fraser Basin Property Society
(Christian Fellowship)
Lot: D, Plan: 28461, District Lot: 7354 &
7355
Parcel: B, Plan: 23940, District Lot:
7356
Trustees of Congregation of
Jehovah’s Witnesses of
Valemount
Amount of Taxes
if Not Exempted
821.69
1,284.07
Golden Years Seniors Centre
3,678.80
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SCHEDULES
APPENDIX “1”
COUNCIL BIOGRAPHIES
Mayor
Councillors
COUNCIL BIOGRAPHIES
Mayor Jeannette Townsend
Jeannette Townsend has been involved in local
government since 1989, when she became an Alderman
in a by-election. In 1990, she won the mayoralty race and
has served as Valemount’s Mayor continuously since that
time. In her position as Mayor, she has also served as a
Director of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George,
since 1990, and was a founding Director of the Columbia
Basin Trust in 1995.
Prior to the enactment of the
Columbia Basin Trust, she served as a Director on the
Columbia River Treaty Committee Inc. from 1993-1995.
Jeannette has been a member of the Trans Canada
Yellowhead Highway Association since 1994 and is the
current President of the association. She was Honourary
Chair for the UNBC Annual Campaign in 2004, and is a
Director for the UNBC Northern Medical Programs Trust.
In 2002, Jeannette was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal for
significant contribution to Canada, her community, and fellow Canadians. In September
2000, Jeannette was named British Columbia Interior, North & Yukon Today’s Woman of
Distinction – “Influence and Impact” Woman of the Year. Also in 2000, she was the
Liberal Candidate in the Federal Election for the Prince George/Bulkley Valley Riding.
Jeannette is a Past President of the North Central Municipal Association; has served as
a Director of the Union of BC Municipalities, Prince George Region Development Corp.;
Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce; Valemount and Area Economic
Development Commission, and as a Trustee for the Valemount Health Planning Society.
Jeannette has been a realtor since 1989 and is currently the Managing Broker for
Valemount Real Estate Ltd.
Personal interests include serving as Regional Coordinator for Encounters with Canada,
Council for Canadian Unity, since 1989 during which time Jeannette has arranged for
over 800 students from North Central BC, including Valemount and McBride, to go to
Ottawa, Terry Fox Youth Centre, where approximately 135 students from all across
Canada participate in one week theme programmes. She is also the In-Memoriam Chair
for the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation in Valemount, and former Board Member of the
Valemount Anglican Church.
Jeannette and her husband, Ron, have been Valemount residents since 1987. They
have three grown children and one granddaughter.
Councillor Les Dammann
Transfer with the BC Forest Service from Hixon, BC
brought Les to Valemount on February 1, 1977. He
worked for the Forest Service for several more
years, and then worked for private contractors doing
forestry consulting work, logging, sawmilling, and
construction work. From 1985 to 1990 he and his
wife operated the Gulf and consequently the Petro
Canada service station and Greyhound depot in
Valemount.
Seasonal work for local highways
maintenance contractors and seasonal Park Ranger
employment at Mount Robson Park were a part of
Les’s experiences. From 1994 to the present he has
been employed for local road maintenance
contractors as a Bridgeman. He has a diploma in Forest Technology and a
Journeyman’s ticket as a Bridgeman-Piledriver.
Les has been a Volunteer Fireman in Valemount for over 20 years, nine years as
Fire Chief. He has served on the Curling Club Executive, and has been a
member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 266 for 15 years and has served
on the Executive for the past five years, two years as President. He is also
involved in local Old Timers hockey and has helped build the two existing ball
parks in Valemount.
Current Council Appointments:
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Parks and Recreation
Emergency Planning
Columbia Basin Community Initiative
Risk Management
Fire Management
Boundary Expansion
Deputy Mayor – January, May and September
Councillor (Beatrice) Joan Nordli
Joan Nordli has lived in Valemount for 40 years,
since July, 1965. Joan taught grades 2 to 10 and
Special Education for 41 years before retiring. Joan
has been a Councillor for the Village of Valemount
for 18 years. Joan also assisted in the family
business, Nordli Construction, looking after all the
bookwork. Further to Joan’s duties as Councillor,
she has also been involved with the following
committees:
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Healthy Communities, 1982-2002;
Valemount Health Board, 20 years;
Northern Interior Health Board, 5 years;
Comprehensive School Health, 3 years;
Northern Interior Regional Health Board, 2 years;
CREDA, since early 80s;
UNBC, 10 years;
Chamber of Commerce, 1988-99; 2003-present;
Valemount and Area Museum, 1981-present;
Anglican-United Church Board;
EDC, 1994-present;
Treaty Advisory Council, 10 years.
In addition to the above obligations, Joan and her husband Arne have raised four
children and have 9 grandchildren. Her hobbies include gardening and recording
events through newspaper clippings and photo albums, and playing cards.
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Economic Development
UNBC
Municipal Awareness
Risk Management
Regional District – Mayor’s Alternate
Library
Valemount and Area Museum
Treaty Advisory Committee
Boundary Expansion
Deputy Mayor – February, June and October
Councillor Roberta (Bobbi) Roe
Bobbi Roe was elected to Council in November
2002. Currently Councillor Roe is the Administrator
of the Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society, a
position, which she has held since 1998. Bobbi
owned and operated the Fabric Boutique and
Valemount Trophy between 1996–2001. From 1985
thru to 1996, she was the Administrator of the
Valemount Health Centre.
Current volunteer activities include:
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Canoe Valley Recreation Management
Committee – Regional Board Appointment;
Columbia Basin Trust Local Initiatives
Advisory Committee – member;
Life member of the Tete Jaune Community Club;
Founding member of Valemount Quilter’s Guild;
Canadian Cancer Society – Valemount Unit;
Robson Valley Toastmasters – Charter Member;
New Life Sanctuary – Secretary/Treasurer;
Valemount Seniors – Club member.
Bobbi and her husband Bill have been area residents since 1964. They have
four grown children and six grandchildren.
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Parks and Recreation
Emergency Planning
Municipal Awareness
Accounts Payable
Signatory
Boundary Expansion
Deputy Mayor – March, July and November
Councillor Rita Tchir
Rita Tchir is employed with School District #57 and
has been a very active member of the Valemount
Lions Club for 28 years. Rita enjoys her many years
of volunteer involvement in community affairs, along
with her responsibilities as Councillor.
Rita is currently serving her fourth term as Councillor
for the Village of Valemount and finds the role as a
community leader not only interesting but challenging
and most definitely a learning experience. She
enjoys working as a team player with her fellow
Councillors and Village staff. Rita has also been
involved with the following:
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Assisted in coordinating the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266 – War
Heroes Museum – from a shell to a museum – a legacy to our community;
Volunteer canvasser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian
Cancer Society.
She has been a long term resident of Valemount since 1966 and has seen many
changes in those 39 years. She and her husband Hank have one son.
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Library Board
Accounts Payable
Signatory
Boundary Expansion
Deputy Mayor – April, August and December
APPENDIX “2”
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Deputy Administrator
Treasurer
Economic Development Officer/Network Administrator
Tourism/Recreation Coordinator
Building Inspector
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS
FUNCTION:
D.B. (Doug) Fleming
PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of
the Municipality. The CAO is also charged with the duties of Corporate Administration
as set out in the Local Government Act and as amended by the Community Charter.
The Chief Administrative Officer is charged with ensuring that the planning co-ordination
and execution of all municipal business proceeds in an orderly, efficient manner,
operating within the limits of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter.
More specifically, the Chief Administrative Officer shall provide effective and dynamic
leadership to the management team and general staff; develop, implement and maintain
policies, bylaws and procedures established by Council; supervise the activities of staff
and plan for future development of the Municipality, including financial planning.
MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:
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Completion of revisions to Development Cost Charge Bylaw; Animal Control
Bylaw; Signage Regulations; Untidy and Unsightly Premises Regulations; and
Local Burning Bylaw.
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Development of Water Conservation and Enforcement Bylaw; Municipal Officers
Appointment Bylaw; and Officers, Employees and Council Members
Indemnification Bylaw.
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Completion of revisions to the Village’s Municipal Emergency Plan;
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Development of Water and Sewer Systems Emergency Response Plans;
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Preparation of WCB Workplace Safety Log Book & Procedures;
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Completion of First Annual Municipal and Financial Report, with all Staff/Council
input and assistance.
MAJOR PROJECTS IN PROCESS:
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Initiation of a Municipal Boundary Expansion to bring the Canoe Mountain
(Sunrise International) Gondola Resort properties into municipal boundaries
through a satellite boundary extension, in cooperation with project developer, and
developing planning partnerships to ensure successful completion of
incorporation;
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Working with Planners and Committee to ensure completion of Regional
Integrated Land Use Planning Study.
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Pursue completion of minor municipal boundary expansions (south east
residential lands, and commercial and residential lands west of Highway 5) to
support requests made by local residents, or envisioned in prior community
development strategies;
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Develop specified area considerations for servicing newly incorporated lands as
boundary expansions occur;
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Guide completion of a Drought Management Planning project commenced in
2004, involving the development of Emergency Response Guidelines and, with
the assistance of planning consultants, development of a Drought Management
Plan and Water Conservation education and promotional materials;
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Guide completion of a Wildfire Protection/Prevention Planning Strategy
commenced late in 2004;
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Completion of the purchase of the Valemount Courthouse.
PLANNED PROJECTS FOR 2005:
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Initiation and supervision of a Forest Inventory Study and Visual Landscape
Modeling Program;
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Initiation and supervision of a Community Forest Feasibility Study and Value
Added Manufacturing Opportunities Study;
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Develop revisions to Water and Sewer Connections and Inspection Bylaws;
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Guide application for $2.1 million Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades under the
BC Community Water Improvements Program;
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Overview of Airport Improvements Grant ($350,000.00) for GPS and Lighting
work, and coordinate Future Airport Improvements Study;
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Revisions to Municipal Subdivision and Development Procedures Bylaws.
FUNCTION:
Deputy Administrator / Office Manager
Judy Bosh
PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Deputy Administrator acts on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in his
absence. The Deputy Administrator is responsible for recording and maintaining all
Council and Committee meeting minutes. The Deputy Administrator is also responsible
for the administering of all grants received by the Village including working with the
recipients of Columbia Basin Trust Funds. The Deputy Administrator fills in for the
Treasurer with reference to Accounts Payable and Payroll. The Deputy Administrator
acts as Administrative Assistant and Confidential Secretary to the Mayor.
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Attended Consultative Committee Meetings for BC Hydro Water Use Planning
Committee as Village representative and completed the draft plan – a four year
process.
Village representative on Industrial Adjustment Services. Recommendations
submitted to various agencies in all three levels of government. Follow-up
meetings held with committee to track response of recommendations.
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Administering Broadband grant with Industry Canada
Administering Columbia Basin Trust and provincial grants
Developing cost-tracking mechanism for courthouse and parks maintenance and
expenses
Updating all libraries including legal plans, infrastructure drawings and mapping
PLANNED PROJECTS FOR 2005
• Develop policy for airport use
• Prepare a revised House Numbering Plan
• Prepare a revised Board of Variance Procedures Bylaw
• Prepare a revised Street Naming Bylaw
• Implement a BC Hydro Re-Greening project (Seniors Centre – Overflow Park)
FUNCTION:
Treasurer
Elizabeth (Betty) Hardy
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Manage financial affairs of Village, including Utilities, Taxes, Payroll,
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Calculate and produce Utility and Tax Billings
Investing Municipal funds
Prepare & maintain accurate records
Resource person for MuniWare software
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Developed several new accounting and budgeting policies in cooperation
with the Chief Administrative Officer
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Compiling information and reports for budgeting purposes.
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Updating records to accommodate boundary expansion
Fine-tune financial reporting systems
Work on financial for Capital Projects
Assist in establishment of Local Improvement Areas for new municipal
service extension areas
2005 ANNUAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
FUNCTION:
Murray Capstick
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Reporting to the Administrator the Public Works Superintendent is responsible to
plan, manage and oversee the day to day activities and operations of the Public
Works Department.
Administer the budget, staff and physical activities of the Public Works,
coordinate assigned activities with other Village Departments and outside
agencies.
Assume full management and leadership responsibilities for all Public Works
services, staff, facilities and activities.
Manage the development and implementation of Public Works goals, objectives,
policies and priorities, establish appropriate services and staffing levels.
Represent the Village to other government agencies, M.W.L.A.P., R.C.M.P.,
Forestry, Ministry of Highways, BC Hydro, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Airport
Transportation.
Assist Engineers with: Water Quality Testing for Water system Upgrades,
Testing of Sewage Effluents for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades, Drought
Management Program, Water Conservation Program, Boundary Expansions,
Airport Upgrades and Expansion, Juniper Street-Cedar Street Water Main
Upgrades.
MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN FOR 2004
Watermain Extension for New High School
Completion of Watermain on Elm Street
Environmental Impact Study for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades
Martin Street Watermain Upgrades
Testing for West Nile Virus
Installed Water Meters – Holiday Inn, Yellowhead Motel, Swift Creek
Motel, Ramakada Motel
MAJOR PROJECTS FOR 2005
Service Peterson’s Subdivision with Water and Sanitary Sewer Services
and Mains
Paving of Martin, Juniper, Williams and Gordon Streets
Juniper Street to Cedar Street Watermain Upgrade
Services for New High School
Complete Water Quality Testing for Water System Upgrades
Install Water Meters – Premier Lodge, Canadian Lodge, Alpine Inn, Chalet
Continental, Valemount Hotel and Phase II of the Water Conservation
Program (Restaurants)
Annual Report
Economic Development Office
Silvio Gislimberti
Projects Undertaken in 2004
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Completed documentation for IAS Survey.
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Completed Web Page and final documents for The
Valemount Workshop–Resort Communities and
Community Planning, prepared interactive CDs for
participants.
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Developed and designed web page for Village of
Valemount. The page includes access to Minutes and
Agendas of Council meetings, profiles of Mayor and
councillors; fill-in forms for building permits and
rezoning applications, water and sewer services; and
statistical information on demographics, education,
employment and income.
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Completed database for Building Permits, Folio, and
Zoning used by Building Inspector.
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Completed database for Bylaws. Bylaws’ descriptions
are linked to actual bylaws document on Village
server.
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Submitted capital funding for arts/heritage
organizations or venues project application 2004-05
to Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for Fender
Passport Deluxe 250 portable sound system. The
grant was approved ($1,800) and the PA system
purchased in June 2004. Final report was submitted
in October 2004.
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Completed database for PA system rental. Database
includes rental agreement.
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Prepared new request for proposals for Broadband
project as requested by Industry Canada since ADSL
services are provided both in Valemount and McBride
by Telus. This changed requirements for the highspeed regional backbone infrastructure.
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Prepared SICEAI application under the community
capacity building initiatives. $50,000 was granted for
various studies and business plan.
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Completed commercial recreation licence application
for multiple sites in the Robson Valley and in the
North Thompson Area on behalf of the Village.
Application will be resubmitted on behalf of VARDA.
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Prepared PowerPoint presentations on behalf of
Village (The Yellowhead Route in the late 1940s for
Councillor Nordli)
Annual Report EDO
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Completed Chapter 2: Valemount—A Community in
Transition for the Valemount and Area Integrated
Land Use Development Plan. The chapter includes:
1. Brief History of Community and Economic
Development of Valemount
2. Major Economic and Social Changes and
Challenges
3. The Village’s Efforts to Identify Community
Residents’ Desires for Development of the
Community
4. The Village’s Economic Development Aspirations
and Priorities
5. The Village of Valemount’s Desired Vision of the
Future,
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Projects in Process
Planned Projects for 2005
Chronology of Events Considered in the
Chapter.
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Prepared various documents for local organizations
(Valemount Secondary PAC, VARDA, etc.)
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Broadband project: approval stage for the high-speed
regional backbone infrastructure. Total grant
$732,000.
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Completion of SICEAI studies
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Implementation stage of Broadband
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Community Information Brochure
Estimated Project Costs: $2,500
Laser Colour Printer, paper, cartridges
HR: 60 hours EDO
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Develop template for tracking tourism revenues in the
community
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Develop databases for tent rental and projector rental
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Develop database for fire inspections
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Prepare video with welcoming presentation by Mayor
Townsend. Video will be hosted on the Village’s web
page
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Prepare for UBCM Excellence Award. Community in
Transition: planning practices (VILUP, Canoe
Mountain, Varda, etc.)
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With Chamber of Commerce, develop new web portal
for Valemount
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Upgrade office network and server
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Prepare Village maps with ArcGIS
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VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT ANNUAL REPORT
TOURISM/RECREATION
FUNCTION:
Tourism/Recreation Coordinator
Florence Smith
PRIMARY DUTIES:
The Tourism/Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the management of tourism
operations for the municipality as well as the coordination of recreational activities.
Tourism duties:
• Managing the Visitor Info Centre – this includes business management, staff
supervision and training.
• Identifying and preparing grant applications for staffing the Visitor Info Centre
• Working with Tourism BC and Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association to
ensure increased awareness of our area
• Attend trade shows relevant to our product niche
• Respond to the day-to-day tourism inquiries (year round)
• Ensure materials are in place to respond to the day-to-day tourism inquiries
and requests (in house maps, brochures etc)
• Monitor and regularly report to council on the status of the tourism-marketing
budget.
• Liaise and build close relationships with the local tourism operators to promote
tourism issues an encourage community involvement and awareness
• Work with local snowmobile organizations to develop, control and promote our
snowmobile product
Recreational Duties:
• Deliver recreational services by initiating, organizing and coordinating
activities with other organizations
• Work with local organizations to organize local sporting and recreational
events such as community functions and sporting competitions
• Plan and promote recreation activities, including events
• Prepare financial estimates and budgets
• Coordinate and arrange meetings and venues if required
• Attendance at BC Network Conference 2004
• Completed the course “Train the Workplace Trainer” to facilitate staff training for
the info centre
• Obtained 5 summer student grants to staff info centre in 2004
• Management and reporting for Summer Career Placements Grants. (This year
was somewhat complicated due to the difficulty in retaining staff.
• Hiring of staff and volunteers and management of info centre for 2004
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Training of 2 students and 1volunteer
Updating of retail and publication stock for info centre
Organized a local one day “Fam Tour” for info centre staff and volunteers
Coordinated with Mt. Robson Info Centre to have some staff and volunteers
participate in their local “Fam Tour”
Submission and editing of community information to Yellowhead Highway Assn.,
Prince George Citizen, Tourism BC and Parks Explorer
Coordination of daily Salmon Interpretative Talks at George Hicks Park during
August 2004
Attendance at Alberta Snowmobile Show 2004
3 meetings of the Valemount Spirit of BC Community Committee were held along
with correspondence with the provincial committee and members of the local
committee.
Maintenance of Community Choir, Basketball, and Karate recreational programs.
Modification to old Aerobics recreational programs which have now become
Fitness Fusion Classes, Cardio Classes and Aqua Fit Classes
Continuation of Canoe Mountain Fun Run August 2004
Application of “Canada Day” grant and coordination of Canada Day events 2004
• Coordination of on-going Valemount Spirit of BC Community Committee
• Coordination of snow reports for Cross-country ski trails
• Continuation of support for community recreational programs; choir, basketball,
karate, volleyball, fitness fusion, cardio and aqua fit programs
• Ongoing responses to Tourism and Investment inquiries
• Development of a Recreation Calendar to be distributed by postal box drop
PROJECTS DEFFERRED:
• Coordination of “Race the Rockies” stopover in Valemount was deferred. The
race did not go forward because of lack of participants.
• The responsibility of Snow Reports for Snowmobiling is gradually being taken
over by the newly formed VARDA group.
• Attend the Network Conference Feb22 & 23, 2005
• Preseason planning and ordering for Visitor Info Centre
• Requisition of Grants to fund summer staffing for Info Centre
• Hire summer staff for the Visitor Info Centre
• Maintenance and improvement of Canada Day Celebrations
• Maintenance and improvement of Salmon Talks for August 2005
• Expansion of Canoe Mountain Run August 2005
• Attendance at Alberta Snowmobile Show Oct. 2005
• Updating of in-house brochures
• Enhancement of Community Recreation Calendar
RECOMMENDATIONS
RETAIL SALES:
The retail sales at the info centre have been very slow. It is very probable that this
is due in large part to our inability to provide VISA and Debit card transactions.
Sales were particularly slow on items over $10.00. I would recommend that we
provide access to VISA and Debit transactions for the 2005 summer season.
STAFF FUNDING:
Retention and rehiring of summer staff to operate the info centre is becoming
increasingly difficult. In past years the Student Summer Career Placements were
attractive jobs and university, college and high school students quickly filled the
positions.
In 2004 we experienced what may be the beginning of a labor shortage. The first
student hired in 2004 left the position (we were paying $10.00 per hour) for a
position paying $17.00 per hour. Many hours were then spent in hiring and
training new staff midseason.
The 5 student summer positions were well advertised but I was only able to use 3
grants completely and 1 grant partially. 1 grant was not filled at all because a
suitable candidate could not be found.
Since Tourism BC requires that info centre staff are fully qualified and trained it
would save many hours of training each year if we could hire at least one Visitor
Information Counselor without the restrictions of student funding requirements.
This returning staff member could then assist with the supervision and training of
the student employees.
ACQUISITION OF A LARGER BUILDING:
The long-term plans of the Village of Valemount for an Interpretive Centre at the
site of present Info Centre are well-founded plans with a clear vision to the future.
There are numerable opportunities to attract visitors to stay or come back to our
community that are lost because we do not have washroom facilities and
attractive displays to let the visitors know what there is to see, do and learn in our
community. Any revenues gained by the new interpretive centre would not detract
from sales of our existing businesses as we would be targeting visitors who do
not pause long enough to spend any time or money in our community.
2005 Annual Report
Building Department
Allen Smith
Building Inspector
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Fire Prevention Officer
Primary Duties:
-
conduct inspections of buildings as set out in the BC
Building Code, BC;
process permit application forms;
enforce various Village bylaws;
public relations as pertaining to bylaw compliance;
conduct fire safety inspections on all public buildings
annually or as required under the Fire Services Act.
Major Projects
Accomplished:
-
new building permit database;
new application forms for business licenses.
Major Projects
In Process:
-
continue to improve and utililize new building
permit/inspection database;
integrate new database into new Central Property
Database;
developing new Fire Safety Inspection Database.
-
Planned Projects
for 2005:
-
improve new database systems through practical
application;
begin filing of old files (pre-2003) into new Central
Property Database;
implement Section 56 of the Community Charter
(Notice Against Title);
integrate new properties from Boundary Expansion to
new Central Property Database.
APPENDIX “3”
DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS
DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS
BUILDING PERMITS
Class
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Permits Issued
2003
2004
20
32
12
8
1
2
$ Value of Permits
2003
2004
76,580.00
199,500.00
215,000.00
71,000.00
8,500.00
5,320,190.00
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Class
Residential
Commercial
Other
Development Permits Issued
2003
3
-
2004
2
-
Development Variance
Permits Issued
2003
2004
2
5
-
TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL PERMITS and BOARD OF VARIANCE
APPLICATIONS
Class
Residential
Commercial
Other
Temporary Commercial
Permits
2003
2004
1
-
Board of Variance
2003
-
2004
2
-
REZONING and OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS
Class
Residential
Commercial
Other
Rezoning Amendments
2003
2004
3
2
1
OCP Amendments
2003
2004
1
1
-
APPENDIX “4”
WATER SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005
WATER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE (5 YEAR PLAN)
2005.04.06
WATER - GENERAL, CAPITAL & DCC'S SURPLUS
Date
Description
Revenue
Expenses
Total Surplus Jan 1/04
2004 Actual
Totals
2004.12.31
438,603.61
2004 Capital Projects
2004 Total Rev
2004 Total Exp
Transfer to Capital
2004 Surplus
Interest
Total Surplus
Water
Operating
Water
Capital
187,522.63
Water
DCC's
Notes
0.00
(107,463.00)
Water Meters
Elm Street
Juniper/Martin St
School Road
156,391.83
33,932.35
47,153.62
13,857.83 Juniper not done.
12,519.28
107,463.08
38,826.93 includes 2.5% increase water rates
revenue/expenses includes balance of reservoir
(181,501.07)
107463. + 25109.17=deficit of 132,572.24
(25,109.24)
306,031.37
4,348.36
191,870.99
38,826.93
Starting 2005 Revenue is less because no interest calculated.
2005 Year 1
2005 Total Rev
2005 Total Exp
2005 Surplus
2005.12.31
Total Surplus
(267,900.00)
(5,000.00)
(20,000.00) Water Meters
Juniper Crossing
Truck
Peterson Subdiv
142,244.00
15,600.00
255,000.00
5,000.00
17,300.00
292,900.00
includes 2% increase water rates + 2% parcel taxes
includes 2% COLA for expenses
(113,261.00)
28,983.00
67,114.37
186,870.99
18,826.93
2006 Year 2
2006 Total Rev
2006 Total Exp
2006 Surplus
2006.12.31
Total Surplus
2007 Year 3
2007 Total Rev
2007 Total Exp
2007 Surplus
2007.12.31
Total Surplus
2008 Year 4
2008 Total Rev
2008 Total Exp
2008 Surplus
2008.12.31
Total Surplus
2009 Year 5
2009 Total Rev
2009 Total Exp
2009 Surplus
2009.12.31
Total Surplus
(50,100.00)
(84,000.00)
Water Meters
Cedar
145,089.00
37,100.00
97,000.00
134,100.00
(115,526.00)
29,563.00
46,577.37
102,870.99
(27,000.00)
(70,000.00)
18,826.93
4th Ave
147,991.00
97,000.00
(117,837.00)
30,154.00
49,731.37
32,870.99
(50,000.00)
(18,000.00)
18,826.93
Elm Street
150,951.00
68,000.00
(120,194.00)
30,757.00
30,488.37
14,870.99
0.00
0.00
18,826.93
No Capital Improvements
153,970.00
(122,598.00)
31,372.00
61,860.37
14,870.99
18,826.93
APPENDIX “5”
SEWER SYSTEM
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2005
SEWER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE (5 YEAR PLAN)
2005.04.06
SEWER - GENERAL, CAPITAL & DCC'S SURPLUS
Date
Description
Revenue
Expenses
Total Surplus Jan 1/04
2004 Actual 2004 Capital Projects
Totals
2004 Total Revenue
2004 Total Expenditures
2004 Transfers
2004 Surplus
Sewer
Operating
Sewer
Capital
Sewer
DCC's
560,021.01
195,385.60
0.00
0.00
228,456.31
5,768.31
(138,427.86)
(60,715.00)
Notes
0.00
84,689.32
per budget
60,715.00
29,313.45
per budget
2004.12.31
Total Surplus
589,334.46
261,868.91
84,689.32
Starting 2005 Revenue is less because no interest calculated.
2005 Year 1
2005.12.31
2005 Total Revenue
2005 Transfers
2005 Surplus
Transfer to Capital
Total Surplus
0.00
(41,500.00)
201,855.00
(129,836.00)
0.00
(includes 2% COLA for expenses and 1 liftstation electrical
panel upgrade)
72,019.00
(600,000.00)
61,353.46
600,000.00
820,368.91
2006 Year 2
2006 Total Revenue
2006 Transfers
STP predesign 30,000.
Truck 5,000.
Cranberry Place 3,000.school pipe 3,500.
(51,000.00) (430,525.00)
84,689.32
Village portion 25%
(61,600.00) Contractor Costs
Professional Fee & Design
Interest (STP)
201,855.00
(132,433.00)
0.00
459,750.00
58,375.00
25,000.00
543,125.00
2006.12.31
2006 Surplus
69,422.00
Total Surplus
79,775.46
Includes BC Comm. Water Imp Program
of 1,629,375. and Village capital contribution of 543,125.
389,843.91
23,089.32
2007 Year 3
2007.12.31
2007 Total Revenue
2007 Transfers
2007 Surplus
Transfer to Capital Res.
Total Surplus
0.00
(60,000.00)
Sewer Lift Station Enhancements
201,855.00
(148,325.00)
0.00
53,530.00
(50,000.00)
83,305.46
50,000.00
379,843.91
includes 10% addition operating cost from
new treatment plant
23,089.32
2008 Year 4
2008.12.31
2008 Total Revenue
2008 Transfers
2008 Surplus
Transfer to Capital
Total Surplus
0.00
(60,000.00)
201,855.00
(151,292.00)
0.00
50,563.00
(50,000.00)
83,868.46
50,000.00
369,843.91
23,089.32
2009 Year 5
2009.12.31
2009 Total Revenue
2009 Transfers
2009 Surplus
Transfer to Capital
Total Surplus
0.00
(60,000.00)
201,855.00
(154,317.84)
0.00
47,537.16
(50,000.00)
81,405.62
50,000.00
359,843.91
23,089.32
APPENDIX “6”
PROPERTY TAX BREAKDOWN
2004
APPENDIX "6"
2004 Property Tax Breakdown
MFA - .001%
Regional District 26.226%
School District - 34.082%
Regional Hospital 3.531%
BCAA - .782%
Municipal - 35.378%
APPENDIX “7”
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDITOR’S REPORT
2005
(distributed as separate document)

village of valemount 2005 annual report and financial

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