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Chetwynd Council Advances Budgets and Local Issues
At the June 20 meeting council accepted May 16 minutes and June 16 Committee notes. A new photocopier for the District of Chetwynd, budget $38,500, and a revised telephone system with updated business cards. The Financial Analyst role becomes Deputy Treasurer with 48000 to 55000 salary. Fire Department bills for two simultaneous fires approved. July 11 allows public input on street naming. Personnel functions move to Director of Administration. Council will request CARES financial statements. Delegations spoke on rental property concerns including vandalism, safety, door locks, noise from ATVs and dirt bikes, and proposed barricades. RCMP enforcement discussed. bylaw enforcement possible on private property. Boundary expansion to be discussed Sept in Victoria. street naming mass mailings in Sept. 911 readiness via rural numbering. HealthCare Society funding and clinic advertising costs noted. Pilot wood waste plant discussed with Ethanol BC and Green Projects funds. Auditor’s annual finance reports accepted. building permits largely for additions. Chetwynd Slow Pitch League loan forgiveness granted. Water sewer extension policy reviewed and policy eliminated. PRRD By-Law Referral on extension proposals noted.