Boundary Extension

View the Order of Lieutenant Government in Council for the Village of Pemberton Boundary Extension.  Further information regarding the recent Boundary Extension will be found in the June 2011 Pemberton Page.

Check out our new boundaries!  Download the Village of Pemberton Boundary Extension Map

View the Alternative Approval Process Notice

REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS & NOTES

Boundary Extension Public Meeting, Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

PEMBERTON VILLAGE BOUNDARY EXTENSION - PROCESS OUTLINE

There are 5 main stages in the municipal boundary extension process:

Stage 1 - municipal steps

Tasks Status

1.1 The Village confirms by council resolution that it wants to consider the proposal.

Resolution of Council- April 15, 2008

1.2 The Village needs to:

  1. Define the precise area.
  2. Hold town hall style public consultation.
  3. Consult with owners/residents within that area.
  4. Consult with the regional district.
  5. Consult with other local governments, service providers,and other agencies.
  6. Identify and discuss any issues that arise.
  7. Hold town hall style public meeting if required, as determined by the Council.

Map, dated April 10, 2008, approved by Council April 15, 2008 defining area.

Town Hall Style meeting held Tuesday, July 8th at 7:00 p.m (see above)

Consultations as per 3,4,5 underway. John Staehli to make first hand contact with owners within the proposed extension area. Letters to other agencies sent May 23 with follow up telephone calls completed. Formal responses are arriving.

Analysis of issues is ongoing.

Referendum held on November 15, 2008 Results: 611 for boundary extension, 145 against.

Resolution passed at the December 2nd Council meeting confirmed the map issued for distribution April 10, 2008 by Gilbey Engineering Services, and directed Stantec to proceed with submission of the Boundary Extension Proposal to the Ministry of Community Development.

Stage 2 - submission to ministry

Tasks Status

2.1 Once the consultation period is complete, the Village (by the consultant after discussion with the Village) submits the following:

  1. a council resolution.
  2. a map showing the precise proposed boundary.
  3. a brief explanation of the rationale:
  4. information on communications with owners/residents in the area:
  5. a map indicating owners/residents in favour or opposed.
  6. the results of consultations with the regional district and other agencies.
  7. consideration of specific conditions related to implementation.
  8. any other relevant background information.

Proposal Submitted to Ministry on December 3, 2008

Stage 3 - Ministry Consideration

Tasks Status
3.1 Ministry will acknowledge the submission, and confirm that the basic technical criteria have been met. T.B.A.
3.2 Ministry refers it to the Ministry of Transportation in relation to local roads. T.B.A.
3.3 Ministry may discuss issues with other agencies. T.B.A.
3.4 Ministry prepares an administrative report to the Village, with copies to other interested parties. T.B.A.
3.5 The report will identify any outstanding issues, identify alternatives, and indicate next step(s). Where direction is required from the Minister on a particular issue, the Ministry will obtain that direction. T.B.A.

Stage 4 - Statute advertising

Tasks Status
4.1 The Ministry recognizes the right of the Village to undertake the statutory advertising before now, but recommends it be done after the report in case there are changes. The Village undertakes the statutory advertising requirements under the Local Government Act. T.B.A.
4.2 Following completion of the advertising and the subsequent period for submission of a petition by Pemberton citizens, the Village provides the Ministry with a council resolution and a declaration that the statutory requirements have been met. T.B.A.

Stage 5 - implementation

5.1 After advertising and, outstanding issues have been resolved, and the citizen consultation criteria have been evaluated, the Ministry will draft Supplementary Letters Patent. T.B.A.
5.2 In the case of complex SLP, a draft will be sent to the Village and the SLRD for review. The SLP is finalized and forwarded to the Minister and Cabinet for consideration. T.B.A.
5.3 If Cabinet approves the boundary extension, notice is given of the date of the approval of the Order in Council authorizing the change. T.B.A.

Last Updated on Monday, June 27, 2011