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** Tony Valente has left the ITC committee to be replaced by councillor Jessica McIlroy. |
** Tony Valente has left the ITC committee to be replaced by councillor Jessica McIlroy. |
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* DNV |
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** 2023-2027 Budget deferrals will be addressed at next council meeting. Everyone encouraged to attend Monday March 6 at 5 pm. Otherwise e-mail budget@dnv.ca with your input. |
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*** Martyn pointed out each 1% increase in the budget provides DNV with an additional $1.1 million. |
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*** Erika pointed out City of Van is boosting taxes @ 10+% vs DNV proposedcincrease of 4.5%. |
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*** Several attendees pointed out that budget reductions mean deviation from the regions Official Community Plan. |
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*** Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY. |
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*** In the future councillor votes on motions will be published. |
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* Proposed Blueridge trail |
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** Eric G.A. pointed out many cyclists frequent the area to access MTB trails. Traffic and parking along Berkely Avenue are issues at crime times. |
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** The Blueridge Community association is exploring 2 goals: |
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*** A trail paralleling Berkely that would give access to the MTB trails. |
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*** A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate. |
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** Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders. |
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Revision as of 20:23, 3 March 2023
Meeting commenced 6:35 p.m. Attendees:
Chris Howorth Erika Rathje Jasper Tam Dana Bourgeoise Grace McEwan - 1st meeting Fiona Welsh Peter Schofield Jen Petersen - 1st meeting Graham & Laurie Parkinson - 1st meeting Larry Wilson Blair Barrington Martyn Schmoll Eric Gadot Anderson (Blue Ridge Community Association) - 1st meeting Paul Stott Duncan Wilcock Paul Janzen Don Piercy Sophia Hunter Derrick Engels
12 attendees in person, 8 online
Meeting commenced 6:32 pm
- CNV
- Marine/Main transit extension funding from translating means new infrastructure on 3rd street East west of Cotton/Low Level road diversion.
- Sophia provided details but they are not generally available at this time
- Painted bike lanes for north side and joint bus/bike shared lane on south.
- Delineators to be added on north side.
- Graham and Laurie Parkinson suggested an "off ramp" for access to the Spirit trail from south side.
- Marine/Main transit extension funding from translating means new infrastructure on 3rd street East west of Cotton/Low Level road diversion.
- The Casano overpass is scheduled for completion in 2024.
- Tony Valente has left the ITC committee to be replaced by councillor Jessica McIlroy.
- DNV
- 2023-2027 Budget deferrals will be addressed at next council meeting. Everyone encouraged to attend Monday March 6 at 5 pm. Otherwise e-mail budget@dnv.ca with your input.
- Martyn pointed out each 1% increase in the budget provides DNV with an additional $1.1 million.
- Erika pointed out City of Van is boosting taxes @ 10+% vs DNV proposedcincrease of 4.5%.
- Several attendees pointed out that budget reductions mean deviation from the regions Official Community Plan.
- Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY.
- In the future councillor votes on motions will be published.
- Proposed Blueridge trail
- Eric G.A. pointed out many cyclists frequent the area to access MTB trails. Traffic and parking along Berkely Avenue are issues at crime times.
- The Blueridge Community association is exploring 2 goals:
- A trail paralleling Berkely that would give access to the MTB trails.
- A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate.
- Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders.