Clearwater public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The District of Clearwater Council will meet to decide on insurance provider appointments and address budget matters for local trail projects. The meeting includes discussions on amending reserve fund bylaws and a proposed donation to the local foodbank.
- Park Drive Trails Project: request to cover up to $20,000 in cost overruns from Unrestricted Surplus
- Insurance Renewal: appointment of Municipal Insurance Association for liability ($21,908) and property/cyber ($90,546) coverage
- Clearwater River Trail Project: request to use up to $39,000 from Gas Tax to cover budget shortfall
- Bylaw 277: amendment to the District of Clearwater Reserve Funds Bylaw
- Bylaw 276: amendment to the Septage Disposal Regulation and Management Bylaw
Regular Council
The District of Clearwater Council will review the 2023 Financial Plan, approve a new Inter-Community Business License Bylaw, and receive the RCMP's second quarter report. Discussions also include extending the Strategic Plan and approving a $30,000 grant application for Indigenous cultural safety training.
- Adoption of Inter-Community Business License Bylaw No. 267
- $30,000 grant application for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training
- Approval of phase 1 of the Financial Plan Public Engagement Plan
- RCMP 2nd Quarter 2022-23 report covering 643 calls for service
- Amendment of the 2023 Financial Plan Schedule
Regular Council
The District of Clearwater Council will discuss updating the Trails Master Plan and extending the current Strategic Plan through 2023. The meeting also includes considerations for an inter-community business license bylaw and the 2023 Financial Plan.
- Update process for the Trails Master Plan
- Extension of the Strategic Plan - Priorities 2019-2022 to December 31, 2023
- Third reading of Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 267, 2022
- Appointment of Barry Banford to the Select Committee on Cemetery Operations
- Approval of phase 1 of the Financial Plan Public Engagement Plan
Regular Council (Inaugural)
The newly elected Council is meeting to swear in members and establish administrative structures. Key actions include appointing an Acting Mayor on a rotational basis and designating committee chairs for 2023.
- Appointment of Acting Mayor on a monthly rotation starting with Councillor Braaten
- Appointment of Thompson Nicola Regional District Director and Alternate
- Establishment of new committees including Trails Task Force and Cemetery Operations
- Appointment of Lynne Frizzle and Lyle Mackenzie to specific task forces and commissions
- Update of District signing authorities for Mayor Blackwell and Councillors Frizzle and Matheson
Special Council
The District of Clearwater Council is meeting to consider the adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 268, 2022. This bylaw establishes the protocols and processes for Council and its committees to conduct business.
- Adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 268, 2022
Special Council
The District of Clearwater Council will meet to discuss and potentially move the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 268, 2022, through its second and third readings. This special meeting follows a previous review where Council identified necessary changes to the draft.
- Second and third readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 268, 2022
- Proposed addition of 'Approving Officer' definition
- Requirement for staff reports when amending or repealing bylaws
- Adjustment of specific section counts in the procedure bylaw
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several grant applications for flood mitigation and fire department equipment. They are also considering multiple bylaw amendments regarding business licensing, highway standards, and tax exemptions for places of worship.
- Flood mitigation Grant Application for Extended Flood Mapping and Mitigation Plan
- UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant of up to $30,000 for fire equipment
- Appointment of BDO Canada LLP as 2022 External Auditor
- Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw 2022 No. 267
- Permissive Tax Exemption for Places of Worship Bylaw 273, 2022
Cemetery Advisory Committee
The Cemetery Advisory Committee reviewed a draft survey regarding cemetery operations and discussed potential changes to cemetery adornment bylaws. The committee also reviewed proposed rules for acceptable, discouraged, and prohibited offerings at interment sites.
- Review of draft survey covering scattered gardens, memory plaque walls, and green burials
- Discussion of proposed Section 33.1 regarding acceptable, discouraged, and prohibited offerings
- Discussion of proposed Section 33.2 regarding the removal and storage of offerings
- Review of cemetery marker options from Falkland Monumentals
Regular Council
The District of Clearwater Council will discuss multiple bylaw amendments including tax exemptions and business licensing. The meeting also includes a review of a flood mitigation grant application and a development variance permit for 444 Clearwater Valley Road.
- Development Variance Permit DVP-21-03 for 444 Clearwater Valley Road
- Flood Mitigation Grant Application support and management
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw 272, 2022)
- Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 267, 2022
- Council Procedure Bylaw 268
Regular Council
The District of Clearwater Council will review the 2023 Financial Plan Schedule and consider options for a new Council Procedure Bylaw. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a proposed hockey training addition at the North Thompson Sportsplex.
- Review of 2023 Financial Plan Schedule
- Consideration of Draft Council Procedure Bylaw
- Presentation by CMHA regarding RapidShot addition at North Thompson Sportsplex
- Discussion of 2023-2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions
- Proposed amendment to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (Bylaw 272, 2022)
Cemetery Advisory Committee
The Cemetery Advisory Committee discussed creating a new section for upright and pillow markers near the exit fence. Members also reviewed recommendations for cemetery improvements, including new signage, benches, and fee adjustments.
- Proposed upright/pillow marker section for full burials
- Review of fees and charges, including potential winter burial and marker installation fees
- Recommendation to order and install a bench for the Grizzly side of the columbarium
- Proposed new pathway to link existing and new columbariums
- Request for guidance on using Care Fund for concrete plot repairs
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a denied development variance permit for sewer expansion at 444 Clearwater Valley Road. Other business includes discussing Dutch Lake Beach line painting and adopting a new election official remuneration policy.
- Denial of Development Variance Permit DVP-21-03 for 444 Clearwater Valley Road
- Proposed $1,602.08 in-kind grant for Clearwater Slo-Pitch
- Adoption of Draft Election Official Remuneration Policy No 2203
- Discussion of Dutch Lake Beach line painting options
- Presentation by Valley Pride regarding 2023 festival vision
Regular Council
The District of Clearwater Council is reviewing several policy updates, including a new anti-racism policy and potential changes to meeting schedules. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure projects like Dutch Lake Rd line painting and the Cell 1 Phase 2 sludge drying bed project.
- Proposed adoption of the Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti Racism Policy
- Approval of Option 1 design for line painting on Dutch Lake Rd
- Request for $100,000 in funding for the Cell 1 Phase 2 Sludge Drying Bed project
- Proposed 18% increase in daily rates for Election Officials
- Review of Council Procedure Bylaw regarding meeting start times and frequency
Cemetery Advisory Committee
The Cemetery Advisory Committee discussed potential cemetery improvements including green burials, scatter gardens, and upright marker sections. Members decided to create a public survey to gather input before formal consultation. The committee also reviewed the use of the Care Fund and the possibility of allowing cremations in full burial plots.
- Decision to create a public survey via Survey Monkey for cemetery input
- Discussion regarding dedicated sections for upright/pillow monuments
- Review of Care Fund rules regarding principal and interest usage
- Discussion on whether full burial plots should allow cremations
- Proposal to measure the grassy area near the exit and cremation plots for potential new plots
Cemetery Advisory Committee
The Cemetery Advisory Committee conducted an informal tour of Clearwater Riverview Cemetery to discuss maintenance and future planning. The committee discussed potential new columbarium designs, scattering gardens, and green burial options. Members also reviewed cemetery bylaws regarding adornments, headstones, and benches.
- Recommendation to bring scattering gardens to public consultation and council approval
- Recommendation to bring green burials to public consultation and council approval
- Discussion of purchasing a new columbarium to hold larger urns
- Review of Bylaw No. 78 regarding cemetery operations
- Discussion of maintenance issues including sunken concrete plots and headstone compliance