As they move into a new month at Port Edward District Council, the District has taken a look back at some of the themes of note for residents from the month of April.
A report on their April 27th Council session included a review of the findings from District accountants, Vohora and Company which presented the District's 2020 audited financial statements, with no issues identified of concern by Council.
That led to the District to note that. Port Edward continues to be in a strong, financial position.
Council members also approved an amendment to the District's lease with CN Rail for Porpoise Drive to allow for reinstallation of a new fence and last works for the community whistling cessation project.
The District Council has also reviewed the updated Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, with both documents given second reading.
Towards the Port Edward budget planning, Council gave the first three readings to the 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw, it's anticipated that most residents will pay the same in 2021 as they did last year.
A discussion also took place on the poor state of Rainbow Lake recreation site road currently located on un-surveyed Crown lands. Council made a motion to seek quotes for road repair and to consider matching funding at a future meeting if other stakeholders, industry and/or governments are willing to partner with Port Edward to maintain access into this area.
You can review the Financial Statements from Vohora and Company as well as more background on the Community Plan, from the Agenda package for the April 27th Council Session.
Earlier in the month, Mayor Knut Bjorndal had provided an update on the pace of construction of the Evergreen/Wildwood Road rebuild project; as well as to update the community on the forward motion for proposed housing on Alder Avenue.
The good news is that work is progressing on the road work on Evergreen and Wildwood. The work has been slowed due to more rock and material needed to be removed than originally planned. Some water issues still remain at a couple of places and will be addressed as the work progresses. This is normal with this type of construction and the climate in this region.We are moving forward with the 7.25 acre property on Alder Avenue and discussions have begun with interested parties. This is a complicated process to insure the best outcomes for Port Edward in the long run. It is too early to have a firm date as to when the first construction will take place.
Cross posted from the North Coast Review.
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