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From the meeting of October 26, 2020
Heritage Preservation
In a presentation to Council, Bev Kennedy and Roy Vander Wyk, Board members from the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society presented the Society’s idea for creating public art displays in the community.
These outdoor exhibits will assist in conservation of the large artifacts as well as enhancing parks and outdoor spaces while highlighting the community’s heritage.
Initially the Society was intending to apply for a grant with a deadline of October 29; however, upon further reflection they have decided to take the extra time to plan this project and will consider other grant opportunities.
Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee Update
Councillor Post reported on the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee highlighting the Agassiz Community Garden’s successful year. Mr. Van Vliet announced the new location at 7595 Morrow Road currently has 44 plots with a waitlist for the 2021 growing year. It is anticipated that another four plots will be added next year.
The donation from Kent Harrison Foundation was used to purchase a garden shed for the site.
In 2020, Council authorized the signing of a five-year Licence of Occupation Agreement with BC Hydro for the new location of the Agassiz Community Gardens. Visit our website at: kentbc.ca/community-gardens/.
Healthy Communities
Councillor Spaeti reported that the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is working on providing a Seniors Resource Centre at their office. A New Horizons Grant provided this opportunity which they hope to have up and running at the end of November. Contact Agassiz-Harrison Community Services at 604-796-2585 or visit their website http://agassiz-harrisoncs.ca/ to learn more.
The Agassiz Community Health Centre is accepting new patients currently. To make an appointment to see a doctor, please phone the clinic at 604-703-2030. The Health Centre will also be adding a Respiratory Therapist and a Nutritionist to their team.
COVID-19 Update
COVID testing site is still available at Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope. The site will be open Monday to Friday 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm and offers the saline gargle test for children and youth.
Online appointments are available by completing the COVID-19 test booking form or by walk-in. Visit Fraser Health to learn more: fraserhealth.ca
Councillor Watchorn reminded residents to maintain their COVID awareness by limiting contacts and to work hard as a community to manage the pandemic.
BC Hydro Community ReGreening Program
Council approved staff to remove the large evergreen shrubs at the Valley View Cemetery and the overgrown shrubs at the entrance at Centennial Park.
Four Crimson Acer Maple trees will replace the shrubs at Valley View Cemetery which will provide shade over the existing benches and complete the tree plantings for each corner of the four cemetery sections.
This year, the District received $2,200 in funding through the BC Hydro Community ReGreening Program to enhance the Valley View Cemetery. Up to 20 maple trees were identified for planting along the cemetery pathways and for the future columbarium section for a total estimated cost of $5,500.
Visitor Information Kiosk Victim in Windstorm
On October 13, 2020 a strong windstorm that blew through most of the Lower Mainland, caused some structural damage and a lot of debris within the District of Kent. One structure that was knocked over by the strong wind gusts was the Visitor Information Kiosk, next to the “Teacup” corner.
The Kiosk was built in 1990 by Cheam Building and Design and is primarily made of wood with an aluminum roof and post covers.
In 2018, under the Communities in Bloom Program, the Visitor Information Kiosk Centre was refurbished with new visitor information signage, flowerpots, roped fencing and fresh bark mulch.
A report with an option of including a piece of heritage artifact as heard in the delegation by the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society will be brought back to Council at a future date.
Flu Immunization Clinics
At this time flu immunizations can be done locally through Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall Pharmacies.
If a mass clinic is requested by Fraser Health, Council approved the use of its large public facilities for this purpose.
Regional Aquatic Centre
At the Regular Meeting held on October 14, 2020. Council approved staff to submit an application for a Regional Aquatic Centre, located within the District of Kent, through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation.
Council committed to $4,299,290 (not including land value) to the total estimated project cost of $16,120,000.
Assets from the Ferny Coombe Pool will by used to offset the costs of the proposed Regional Aquatic Centre.
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