An information report highlighting Council decisions from the
May 18, 2022 regular Council meeting
These are not the official minutes.
Meeting agendas, minutes and video can be accessed at lantzville.ca
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For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration at 250.933.8082 or email district@lantzville.ca
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Water System Amendment Bylaw No. 308
Council gave first three readings to the “District of Lantzville Water System Bylaw No. 140, 2018, Amendment (User Fees) Bylaw No. 308, 2022” to provide for water user fees to commence when the water meter is installed, rather than on the date of occupancy.
When a single family dwelling is connected to the District’s water system, contractors and trades use water during construction. When Bylaw No. 308 is adopted, this amendment will provide for earlier billing that will eliminate a costly first time utility bill for the new home owner.
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Election and Assent Voting Amendment Bylaw No. 310
Council gave first three readings to the “District of Lantzville Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 160, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 310, 2022” to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail (subject to applying in advance).
The Local Government Act used to restrict eligibility for an elector to vote by mail requiring a declaration that the elector had a physical disability, illness or injury that would affect their ability to vote at a voting location, or they expected to be absent on general voting day and all advance voting opportunities. The Province amended the Act in 2021 to allow all eligible electors the option to vote by mail, if provided in the local government's election bylaw.
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Trees on District Property
Council passed a motion that staff do not remove, alter, or endanger, any tree on District property with a trunk diameter of more than 18 inches, prior to implementation of a tree protection bylaw without direction from Council unless the tree(s) are causing a safety hazard.
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Rotary Club of Lantzville Improvement Project
Council authorized the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Community Services to further engage with the Rotary Club of Lantzville to install a memorial bench and information signage along the E&N Trail between Clark Drive and Ware Road as a Rotary Club improvement project to create mental health awareness.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm, due to lack of a quorum. Unfinished business will be added to a future meeting. |
The Next Scheduled Council meetings are:
- Tuesday, May 31st - 9:00 am Electronic Special
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Wednesday, June 8th - 6:00 pm Electronic Regular (including public hearing)
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Wednesday, June 22nd - 6:00 pm Regular
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For meeting information, including meeting livestreaming and electronic participation, visit lantzville.ca and click on the meeting date on the calendar to access the meeting agenda package, minutes and video recordings. The start time of the open portion/livestreaming of each meeting may vary if a closed portion is required at the beginning of a Council meeting. Please refer to the Council meeting agenda, published the week before the meeting, to confirm the open portion/livestream start time.
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Calendar of 2022
Council Meetings
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