Holds public art gallery
A proposed public art gallery at Crossroads Village Shopping Centre is being put on hold while the building undergoes renovation for the new Powell River Public Library. City of Powell River chief administrative officer Mac Fraser reported to the committee of the whole that the proposed second floor space for the art gallery will be used temporarily by a current tenant during the library build. The decision to use the room also means the city would have to take over property management from Futurevest Investment Corporation. Once library renovations are complete, the city will look again at locating a public art space in the room.
Approves new solid-waste trucks
At its meeting on Thursday, September 15, City of Powell River council approved the $740,000 purchase of two split-bin garbage and recycling trucks to replace the city’s current trucks. Councillors also approved a pilot curb-side organics and yard-waste collection project, set to start in 2017 for 500 homes.
Hears seawalk extension report
City director of infrastructure Tor Birtig provided a rough estimate of between $3 and $4 million for adding north and south extensions to the city’s current seawalk at the Tuesday, September 13, committee of the whole meeting. Birtig said his staff was looking at the costs of extending the walk south to Churchman’s Corner in Grief Point and north to Willingdon Beach.
Gives three readings for tax exemptions
Council gave three readings at its regular meeting for a bylaw that provides the city’s non-profits with municipal tax exemptions. In 2016, the city is looking at more than $300,000 in exemptions, about two per cent of total expected tax income.
Seeks community leader nominations
Council is looking for nominations of community-minded individuals to help coordinate Powell River’s activities to commemorate Canada’s 150 years of confederation. Suggestions for potential community leaders can be forwarded to city hall, 6910 Duncan Street, by Friday, September 30.
