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District of Invermere Council worked together to set strategic goals and objectives they will work toward achieving

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE – STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (High-Level On-Going)

  1. Retain Invermere’s community character while supporting responsible, sustainable growth.
  2. Maintain and enhance Invermere’s infrastructure.
  3. Support community programs and services that help sustain Invermere’s strong social fabric.
  4. Mitigate and reduce Invermere’s Climate Change inducing Green House Gas emissions; and take steps to improve the community’s resilience and adaptability to climate and environmental changes.
  5. Provide exceptional service and be an excellent place to work and live.
  6. Foster effective communication at all levels (Locally, Regionally, Provincially, and Federally).

COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES

  1. Short-Term Rental Regulation Bylaw and Public Consultations – 3rd Quarter 2023
  2. Establish Collaboration Agreement with CVHS Q3-23 – ideally multi-jurisdictional
  3. Public Communications Function Methods Review – COW review – 2nd Quarter 2023 – to revisit quarterly
  4. Mitigate Sanitary Sewage Lagoon Odours and Investigate Waste-Water Treatment Plant capacity – Q4-2023

ADVOCACY – part 1

  1. Seniors Adult Community Project Lakeview Manor Expansion – advocate for
  2. James Chabot Park MOU – transfer process
  3. Shuswap Band – Community to Community Strategy
  4. Akisqnuk Nation Outreach
  5. Metis Community Outreach

ADVOCACY – part 2

  1. Regional Recreation Analysis and Terms of reference
  2. Lakeside Pedestrian Bridge – approvals & active transportation funding
  3. Fort Point Bridge Replacement – seek financial support
  4. Compost Collection & Management
  5. FireSmart Program – long-term funding

OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES and PROJECTS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

  • STR Regulation Bylaw and Public Consultations – Q3-23
  • Performance Management System & Implement – Q3-23

CORPORATE SERVICES

  • Records Management System RFP Phase 2 – Q1-23
    • RMS contractor training & implementation – Q3-23
  • Public Communications Function Review w COW – Q2-23 TOR, scope, Budget with Council
  • HR recruitment of Events Facilities Clerk – Q2-23 (*NEW)
    • Accessibility Committee TOR &Plan Q3-23
    • Privacy Management Plan policy and implementation Q3-23 (NEW)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

  • Minimum Firefighter Training Review – Ongoing to Q4-23
  • CVC Usage Policy draft for COW – Q2-23
  • Medical & Dental Health Plans move to new insurer Q2-23
  • New Building Bylaw – Q4-23
  • Building Inspection Software implementation no ETA

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

  • Establish Collaboration Agreement with CVHS Q3-23 – ideally multi-jurisdictional
  • Subdivision Servicing Bylaw Update complete – Q3-23
  • Development Application Process Phases 2-3 – Q3-23
    • OCP – TOR, Budget proposal – Q4-23
    • Plastic Bag Bylaw – Q4-23
    • E-Hub proposals for DT Invermere no ETA

PUBLIC WORKS

  • Core Area Infrastructure Servicing Plan underway – Q3-23
  • Water Security & Source Water Study – proposal Q3-23
  • Asset Management Plan Update pending grant monies -23
  • Maintenance Manager Software – proposal Q1-23

CAPITAL PROJECTS

  • Second Siphon – Sewer Project – install Q2-Q3-23
  • Johnston Road Abel Creek Culvert – install Q3-23
  • Athalmer Trails – by Q3-23
  • Laurier Street Bridge upgrades – cancelled for 2023

NEXT PRIORITIES / POSSIBILITIES (TBC):

CAPITAL PROJECTS and STUDIES

  • RDEK Columbia Valley Recreational Needs Analysis – TOR, RDEK DOI 2023 Budget, RFQ
  • DOI Servicing Capacity Review Workshop and Plan – 2023
  • Athalmer Servicing Plan – 3rd Quarter 2023
  • Parks & Recreation Master Plan for DOI (e.g., Old Community Hall site)
  • Lakeside Park Plan – Capital Improvement Priorities – 2023
  • Infrastructure Financing Plan: Prioritization
  • Capital Reserves Policy and Plan – for District of Invermere
  • Lakeside Park Trails Phase 1 – construction 2023
  • Columbia Valley Centre (CVC) Utilization and Maintenance Policy with appropriate fees

OTHER

  • Development Application Management – Templates and Procedures Manual
  • DCC Updates (keep them current)
  • Online Accommodation Platforms (OAP) Funds – review and reallocate
  • Financial Reserves Policy – Update
  • Utility Fees Policy – Review (Model)
  • Preventative Maintenance Program & Policy

Last updated May, 2023