October financial statement in brief
Airport ferry revenue is up $43,000.00 compared to 2012, due to increase in ridership and re-directions to YPR.
911 revenue continues to decline due to less and less land lines.
Recreation revenues have also increased by $88,000.00. and costs are on budget.
Transit revenues have decreased by $27,000.00, due to drop in sales.
Most departments are within budgets.
Presentation made by Ms. Spong and Mr. Newman. They would like to have council allow them to keep their four dogs. One dog is getting on in years and will pass in a couple of years after which they will only have three dogs.
Ms. Spong was on a committee in the lower mainland which considered individual cases and reported to council. Ms. Spong suggested that the City adopt such a committee.
Presentation was also made by the Recreation Advisory Committee ( Committee update)
Motion was passed giving City to demolish property at 1439 The Plaza if owner does not remove property within 30 days.
Monday 25 November 2013
Wednesday 20 November 2013
Nov. 20th important events
The official results of the Nov.16th by-election are scheduled to be released to-day.
As I attended the count I know who our new councillor will be as the spread between first and second place is large enough to not warrant a recount.
Because of driving conditions I will not be attending.
The Pacific LNG project is holding an open house from 4pm to 7pm at the Crest Hotel.
I urge all to attend
As I attended the count I know who our new councillor will be as the spread between first and second place is large enough to not warrant a recount.
Because of driving conditions I will not be attending.
The Pacific LNG project is holding an open house from 4pm to 7pm at the Crest Hotel.
I urge all to attend
Wednesday 13 November 2013
November 16,2013
November 16,2013, will be a busy day in Prince Rupert.
There is a by-election for City Councillor being held at the Civic Centre.
The annual craft fair is also being held at the Civic Centre.
The Prince Rupert Lions Club is holding their Diamond Dinner for Ladies only at the Highliner Inn.
This fundraiser supports local and Lions charities.
The event sells out every year.
Good Luck fellow Lions.
There is a by-election for City Councillor being held at the Civic Centre.
The annual craft fair is also being held at the Civic Centre.
The Prince Rupert Lions Club is holding their Diamond Dinner for Ladies only at the Highliner Inn.
This fundraiser supports local and Lions charities.
The event sells out every year.
Good Luck fellow Lions.
Monday 11 November 2013
Friday 8 November 2013
Did we need a by-election?
Some people are asking if we could have avoided a by-election by staying with five councillors instead of six.
Municipal elections are governed by the Local Government Act. The Act lays out the guidelines for elections and by-elections.
In brief, if a councillor resigns in the year of an election a by-election does not have to be held.
If a councillor resigns prior to this, a by-election must held, unless the councillor request a
leave of absence ( usually unpaid) until the election year. If this leave is approved by council then no election is held.
Consequently if not approved an election must be held.
The key is the councillor must request the leave and not just resign.
In the last provincial election, two council members and one mayor were elected to the Provincial Legislature.
Two asked for leaves of absence and one offered to pay for the cost of an election.
Municipal elections are governed by the Local Government Act. The Act lays out the guidelines for elections and by-elections.
In brief, if a councillor resigns in the year of an election a by-election does not have to be held.
If a councillor resigns prior to this, a by-election must held, unless the councillor request a
leave of absence ( usually unpaid) until the election year. If this leave is approved by council then no election is held.
Consequently if not approved an election must be held.
The key is the councillor must request the leave and not just resign.
In the last provincial election, two council members and one mayor were elected to the Provincial Legislature.
Two asked for leaves of absence and one offered to pay for the cost of an election.
Thursday 7 November 2013
CFTK news report
The CFTK news carried a report on the all candidates meeting.
Unfortunately they identified me a James Kirk, and James Kirk as myself.
A name switch !!! will it damage or enhance my bid for council?
Unfortunately they identified me a James Kirk, and James Kirk as myself.
A name switch !!! will it damage or enhance my bid for council?
All Candidates Meeting
The all candidate forum was held yesterday at The Lester Centre of the Arts.
Five out of six candidates came, one could not attend due to medical reasons, and I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
Attendance was moderate, being a by-election this was not unusual.
All candidates had a two minute introduction and a one minute closing remarks.
There were two prepared questions, with candidates having two minutes to answer.
Following a break, it was open mike with questions from the floor.
A variety of question were asked and each candidate had varying answers.
Great evening
Five out of six candidates came, one could not attend due to medical reasons, and I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
Attendance was moderate, being a by-election this was not unusual.
All candidates had a two minute introduction and a one minute closing remarks.
There were two prepared questions, with candidates having two minutes to answer.
Following a break, it was open mike with questions from the floor.
A variety of question were asked and each candidate had varying answers.
Great evening
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Prince Rupert Airport Authority
The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is composed of the Mayor of Prince Rupert,. The City Administrator and the City Council. The eight Directors of the Authority who oversee the operations of the airport are appointed by the City and sit for a term of two years.
In April of 1997 under the National Airports Policy the Prince Rupert Airport was transferred from Transport Canada to the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. The City of Prince Rupert owns the airport through the incorporation of the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is the operator and holder of the Airport Certification.
In April of 1997 under the National Airports Policy the Prince Rupert Airport was transferred from Transport Canada to the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. The City of Prince Rupert owns the airport through the incorporation of the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is the operator and holder of the Airport Certification.
Sunday 3 November 2013
Senior's breakfast
Attended the seniors monthly pancake breakfast held at the seniors centre.
It was my first time attending, although my wife and I kept promising ourselves to go to it.
It was a great breakfast and well attended, our MLA Jennifer Rice was also in attendance.
I will be going out for breakfast more often and will be marking my calendar.
It was my first time attending, although my wife and I kept promising ourselves to go to it.
It was a great breakfast and well attended, our MLA Jennifer Rice was also in attendance.
I will be going out for breakfast more often and will be marking my calendar.
Friday 1 November 2013
$7 million is there an alternative
Unless there is strong opposition filed against the loan for the airport upgrade, the loan is a "done deal"
I had an interesting conversation this morning with a couple of residents.
One was of the opinion we should close the airport down and bus the travellers to Terrace.
The time differential would be the same as we need to arrive early to take the ferry to the airport and wait for the plane to land.
There are many communities that do not have an airport and must travel the same distance.
West Jet is offering flights out of Terrace to Vancouver starting November 25th of this year.
Of consideration to this alternative, is cost of transportation, weather delays in the winter and accommodations should the flights be delayed.
The other real issue is if we need to medevac patients to Vancouver.
The present procedure is helicopter to the airport and government jet to Vancouver. If the airport is shutdown and runway in disrepair how do we medevac to Vancouver?
Would we transport via ambulance to Terrace, and if this is the case, we would need to lobby the Provincial Government for more ambulances and paramedics. In severe winter condition how would we transport a patient to Terrace?
Once all these questions are answered would it be advantageous to the people of Prince Rupert?
I had an interesting conversation this morning with a couple of residents.
One was of the opinion we should close the airport down and bus the travellers to Terrace.
The time differential would be the same as we need to arrive early to take the ferry to the airport and wait for the plane to land.
There are many communities that do not have an airport and must travel the same distance.
West Jet is offering flights out of Terrace to Vancouver starting November 25th of this year.
Of consideration to this alternative, is cost of transportation, weather delays in the winter and accommodations should the flights be delayed.
The other real issue is if we need to medevac patients to Vancouver.
The present procedure is helicopter to the airport and government jet to Vancouver. If the airport is shutdown and runway in disrepair how do we medevac to Vancouver?
Would we transport via ambulance to Terrace, and if this is the case, we would need to lobby the Provincial Government for more ambulances and paramedics. In severe winter condition how would we transport a patient to Terrace?
Once all these questions are answered would it be advantageous to the people of Prince Rupert?
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