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Chetwynd Council Minutes Cover Community Enhancement Plan
Oct 3 and Sept 27 briefs approved as printed. Committee outlined murals sculptures parks gardens and signage funding options. Urban Systems urged a conceptual plan an action plan then design and build. Pipeline response discussed by council staff and professionals. Water sourcing examined with Groundwater 2.5M Sukunka 5.5M Pine River 4.6M Pine River rejected for data gaps. Sukunka omitted due to coal upstream and 10 km pipeline. Jackfish Aquifer identified as best source by Nick Sargent. First well at Waldie location drilled two more locations planned. PFRA aided drilling funding and data. Aquifer found at 480 feet. Second well artesian with iron 213 vs Pine River 136. Tests meet Canadian Water Quality Standards. Third well underway to be main source with second as backup. Estimated 750k for well supply system. Long life expected with 470 feet clay protecting aquifer. Prucks asked paving quality checked. Nicholson said Chetwynd alone opted out of regionalization. PRRC concerns over PRRD oil spill remediation plan. Motion to join East/West corridor approved for 1200. Mayor Lasser warned Kyoto Protocol would tax coal mines via carbon tax.