March 23, 2015 - The One with the Audited Financial Statements

March 23, 2015 - Committee of the Whole

Presentation by AC Stevenson & Partners

Council heard a presentation by Andrew Boudreau of AC Stevenson & Partners. He presented Council with a review of the 2014 Audited Financial Statements.

Riverview Lions Club Celebrates 55 Years

Council congratulated the Riverview Lions Club celebrated on 55 years of serving Riverview and the surrounding area.

The Lions Club also requested that Council formally rename the playground and park on Buckingham to Lions Park.

Grant Report

Council purchased four tickets to the Volunteer Recognition Breakfast in support of the Volunteer Centre of Southeastern NB.

Council agreed to sponsor the Earth Day event with a bronze level sponsorship of $300.

Council awarded the Riverview Boys & Girls Club a sponsorship of $500 for the Race for Kids fundraiser. (I vacated my seat and left the room for this portion due to conflict of interest)

Department Updates

Spring Program Registration

Parks and Recreation will hold Spring Program Registration on March 28 beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is available online with a Family Account and in person at 55 Biggs Drive.

Sustaina-palooza

The Town of Riverview's Sustainability Committee has announced dates and activities for its upcoming sustainability symposium. Sustaina-palooza is a three-day action-packed event to share community success stories, generate dialogue about sustainability and ignite ideas for building resilient and prosperous communities. The upcoming symposium will feature three days of dialogue, films, tours, workshops, a keynote by Jason Roberts, author of The Better Block, and stories from New Brunswick change-makers. Information about the event and registration opportunities can be found at envisionriverview.ca.

Pop-up Shop in the Fundy Chocolate River Station

Isaac Lawson Stylish Clothiers, a Canadian fashion retailer for men and women, has opened a pop-up store in the Chocolate River Station. The temporary retail concept is modeled after similar pop-up boutiques appearing in major urban cities across North America. By offering the physical space for a storefront, retailers are able to test the market in Riverview before deciding to expand their business. The pop-up shop is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday until mid-April.

We hope to see you on Monday as Council will be debating the 5yr and 10yr capital plans. A lot of investment opportunities and projects that will really move us forward! Meeting time starts at 6:00pm. A Special Council meeting will follow as Council will hear a recommendation to extend the winter parking ban.