Town of Port McNeill Goals and Objectives 2010 - 2011

All municipal functions and priorities were discussed in the budget process. This report should be considered a "living document" that will be expanded and refined on an on going basis. 

Goal 1: Environment

Objectives:

Continue the encouragement of economic development in our resource industries and tourism.

Research Green Initiatives for replacement of the Port McNeill Pool.

Goal 2: Economic Development

Objectives:

Continue the encouragement of economic development in ourresource and tourism industries.

Co-operate with industry organizations.

Continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce in the best interest of the community.

Continue to work with Port Hardy and Port Alice to grow and expand opportunities in our community forest.

Work with the Regional District of Mount Waddington in its Workforce Strategy efforts to build strong, sustainable labour on the North Island.

Goal 3: Harbour Improvements

Objectives:

Continue the harbour development process in conjunction with the Harbour Committe and Small Craft Harbours.

Goal 4: Airport

Objectives:

Complete the transfer of lands and boundary extension to consolidate the airport parcel and maintain a strong relationship with our customers there.

Resurface 29/11 Runway for scheduled air service.

Goal 5: Planning

Objectives:

Continue working with the Regional District on updating the maps for the Town.

Continue the review and update process for the Zoning Bylaw as needed.

Continue the review and update process for the Town of Port McNeill Official Community Plan.

Expand our senior housing.

 Goal 6: Public Works

Objectives:

Upgrade water pipeline.

Continue to work on the Schoolhouse Creek project.

Continue to work on paving municipal owned parking lots.

Develop a schedule for town building repair/maintenance (painting etc.)

Develop a schedule for town area maintance (Iawns/gardens/roads/drains etc.)

 Goal 7: Recreation

Objectives:

 Continue pool and community building improvements.

 Explore cooperative partnerships to create trails/walking paths throughout the Town.

Goal 8: Fire Department

Objectives:

 Maintain a strong working relationship with the Department, its Officers and Firefighters.

 Goal 9: Administration

Objectives:

 Maintain a team approach to management. Welcome input from all staff members, Commissions and Committees of Council.

Goals and Objectives for 2010-2011