New on the CNP website:
Needs Analysis and Action Plan
State of Recreation
Here is an Executive Summary for those who don't want to wade through 300 pages of fluffy prose and pretty pictures (and not-so-pretty pictures of the pool and Stella):
AN ACTION PLAN FOR A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY
» Once details surrounding the future of the Pass Community
Pool and the Albert Stella are further identified, and
assuming that one or both of those facilities does not warrant
reinvestment and will be decommissioned, a feasibility study
for a multipurpose facility should be facilitated.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR AQUATICS IN THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Utilizing the Facility Condition Index analysis,
reinvest in the pool.
» Replace the Pass Community Pool in the long-term
with an indoor pool development.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE ALBERT STELLA MEMORIAL ARENA
Reinvest in the existing facility (or alternative options) to sustain
existing activity provision service levels.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX
Ongoing life cycle investment in the facility is suggested, as per the
2011 assessment report.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE MDM COMMUNITY CENTRE
» Continue to provide the facility for community use and reinvest
in it to sustain existing service levels as outlined in the 2011
assessment report.
» When determining the feasibility of reinvesting in or replacing
the Albert Stella, consider relocated some/all of the activities to
the MDM Centre (or other alternative locations) if possible.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE PASS POWDERKEG SKI HILL
» Attain capital and operational cost estimates for the
development of Phase 2 as defined in the 2012 Master Plan.
» Once these estimates are defined, prioritize Phase 2
development in relation to other potential projects as per the
prioritization model provided in latter sections of this report.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR SPORTS FIELDS IN THE PASS
» Target provision of one rectangular field and one ball diamond
in each Pass neighborhood.
» Focus on full build out of the Hillcrest Ball diamond complex.
» Look to develop a centralize site for rectangular field league and
tournament play somewhere in the municipality.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY TRAILS IN THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Continue to support volunteer trail groups in the operation of
existing trails and in their upgrading and expansion ambitions.
Included in this is coordinating the formation of a Trails
Advisory Group, potentially as a sub-committee of the Sport
and Recreation Committee.
» Extend the Community Trail west to ultimately connect to the
Allison-Chinook Trails.
» Ensure the mountain bike trails near Powder Keg Ski Hill are
connected into the community trail system.
» Develop and implement standards for trail development and
maintenance (e.g. width, surface types, winter maintenance).
Where necessary, improve the standard of existing trails to meet
the proposed standard.
» Investigate options for developing additional loop trails within
communities to complement the linear Community Trail. Local
residents will enjoy the option of walking/biking around their
community as well as connecting to adjacent communities.
» Maintain the current Non-motorized by-law within Municipality.
Past experience with motorized use in Crowsnest Pass (and
other Alberta towns) has shown neighbourhood conflicts where
motorized use is permitted in urbanized areas.
» Consolidate the efforts of volunteer trail groups via interagency
meetings or as a standing committee of the Parks and
Recreation Authority
» Consider preparing a long term Trails Master Plan to provide
direction on community trails, including linkages to regional trails.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR REGIONAL TRAILS ADJACENT TO THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Actively participate in access management planning for
regional trails, as recommended by the Government of Alberta
in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.
» Continue to support development and operation of trailheads
and staging areas located within the municipality. Formalize
trailhead locations for popular hiking trails.
» Lead promotion of trails as a major tourism attraction
in the Region.
» Investigate connection of local trails to other municipalities through
the Crowsnest Valley (e.g. Lundbreck, Pincher Creek, Sparwood)
» Promote formation of a Regional Trails Advisory Committee
to work closely with adjacent municipalities; provincial agencies
and volunteer groups on future trail development
and management.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR ALL OTHER RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE
» Maintain and invest in existing parks, open spaces and facilities
where appropriate to sustain existing service levels.
» Consider relocating some of the activities in the Albert Stella
should the facility be closed for any period of time.
» Promote all recreation amenities, including private sector
fitness facilities, when presenting recreation opportunities to
residents and visitors.
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Saturday 7 February 2015
Councillors Disqualified for Conflict of Interest or Failing to Vote
The MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT has transparency requirements, including open meetings and conflict of interest rules.
We have a right to attend meetings and see how our Councillors vote:
It is not enough to just say "conflict of interest" or "perceived conflict of interest", Councillors must DISCLOSE the nature of their interest (eg., "I work for the company" or "My wife owns the adjacent land").
The MGA also specifies what is NOT a pecuniary interest:
We have a right to attend meetings and see how our Councillors vote:
174(1) A councillor is disqualified from council ifCouncillors must abstain if they have a pecuniary (monetary) interest as explained in this Municipal Affairs brochure.(f)the councillor does not vote on a matter at a council meeting at which the councillor is present, unless the councillor is required or is permitted to abstain from voting under this or any other enactment;
It is not enough to just say "conflict of interest" or "perceived conflict of interest", Councillors must DISCLOSE the nature of their interest (eg., "I work for the company" or "My wife owns the adjacent land").
The MGA also specifies what is NOT a pecuniary interest:
170(3) A councillor does not have a pecuniary interest by reason only of any interestSome Councillors have abstained without valid reason, so they are disqualified from office. The Mayor's "possible perceived conflict of interest" does not tell us whether or not he actually has a pecuniary interest.(g) that the councillor ... may have by being a member or director of a non‑profit organization
(h) that the councillor ... may have(i) by being appointed as the volunteer chief or other volunteer officer ...
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