Armstrong public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Council
The Joint Council Committee is reviewing multi-year financial and operating plans for several regional services. Key discussions include the 2023-2027 fire department budget, parks and recreation planning, and cemetery capital and maintenance requirements.
- 2023-2027 Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission Five Year Financial Plan
- 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Commission Financial and Operating Plans
- Proposed $110,000 annual maintenance budget for Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery
- Proposed $100,000 capital budget for phase two of the Cemetery Expansion Master Plan
- Proposed increase of cemetery perpetual care fund percentage from 25% to 33%
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing an asset management financial strategy and several proposed bylaws. The meeting also includes discussions on fee-for-service agreements and a design competition for secondary dwellings.
- Proposed Building Bylaw No. 1903, 2022
- Proposed Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 1904, 2022
- Proposed Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1905, 2022
- Up to $2,500.00 expenditure for North Okanagan Secondary Dwelling Design Competition
- Fee for Service Agreement with Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce (2023-2024)
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed a revised five-year financial plan and operating budget. The plan will be presented to the Joint Council Committee on December 15, 2022. The Commission also discussed recognition for Councilor Paul Britton and the installation of buddy benches in Memorial Park.
- Endorsement of the 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan
- Proposed $25,000 replacement of Centennial Hall AC unit
- Delay of electric Zamboni purchase from 2022 to 2023
- Approval of buddy bench installation in Memorial Park
- Presentation of 2023-2027 Budget Memo to Joint Council Committee
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
The Commission is reviewing the Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss the sale of a 1990 Pierce Tele-Squirt Aerial and review firefighter training standards.
- Approval of Draft 2023-2027 Fire Services Financial Plan
- Sale of 1990 Pierce Tele-Squirt Aerial for $4,000
- Appointment of new Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of BC Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards
- Discussion of Municipal Pension Plan costs