Clearwater public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council - Regular
The District of Clearwater Council will vote on three bylaw amendments covering water and sanitary sewer service connections, septage disposal facilities, and fees and charges. They will also approve the renewal of the TNRD building inspection contract for 2025‑2027 and allocate $5,000 annually for public art initiatives. Additional items include a service‑level change for an administrative position and early approval of several 2025 projects.
- Amendment Bylaw No. 314 – updates water and sanitary sewer service connection regulation
- Amendment Bylaw No. 315 – amends regulations for septage disposal facilities
- Amendment Bylaw No. 313 – revises the District of Clearwater Fees and Charges Bylaw
- Renewal of TNRD Building Inspection contract for 2025‑2027
- Public Art Policy – $5,000 annual allocation and creation of a Public Art Advisory Committee
Council - Regular
The District of Clearwater Council is meeting to discuss updates to water, sewer, and septage regulations and a general fees and charges bylaw. The body will also review a housing needs assessment and public engagement plans for the Dutch Lake Corridor and DCC.
- Proposed $15,985 grant from the Ted Richardson Memorial Bursary fund to Clearwater Secondary School
- Amendment Bylaws No. 314 and 315 regarding water, sewer, and septage service connection and disposal
- Bylaw No. 313 to amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 109, 2013
- Approval of public engagement plans for the Dutch Lake Corridor and DCC update
- Presentation of the TNRD/Urbanics Housing Needs Report draft
Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed fee increases for water, sewer, and septage services for 2025. Members are also discussing a unified plan for the Dutch Lake corridor to integrate trail and parking projects.
- Proposed 10% increase for 2025 water fees
- Proposed 10% increase for 2025 sewer fees
- Proposed 2.8% increase for 2025 septage receiving fees
- Proposed amendment to Clearwater Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 109, 2013
- Discussion on Dutch Lake corridor improvements including beach entrance and boat launch parking
Council - Regular
The council will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, receive several reports, and consider staff items. Key decisions include approving a three‑year road‑maintenance contract with Borrow Enterprises for $799,049 in the first year, authorizing a draft memorandum of understanding for temporary library space use, and adopting a December 2024 addition to the quarterly newsletter schedule. Additional updates on finance, FireSmart, and the DCC are also presented.
- Road Maintenance Contract – 3‑year agreement with Borrow Enterprises, $799,049 for year 1
- Draft MOU for temporary library space use with the TNRD
- FireSmart program update (staff report)
- Addition of a December 2024 newsletter and adoption of the 2025 onward quarterly schedule
- Financial update to September 30 2024 (staff report)
Council - Regular
The Council will consider awarding a road maintenance contract to Borrow Enterprises for three years and discuss the 2025-2029 financial plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Medivac Helipad project and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.
- Road Maintenance Contract award to Borrow Enterprises ($799,049.00)
- Medivac Helipad project site assessment discussion
- 2025-2029 Financial Plan capital projects discussion
- Adoption of October 15 and 22 Council meeting minutes
- 2025 Council schedule and Acting Mayor appointment
Council - Special
The District of Clearwater Council will consider a zoning amendment to allow an additional 33 affordable housing units at 240 Park Drive. The proposal seeks to increase density from 51 to 59 units to address a housing waitlist.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 301 at 240 Park Drive
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws 306, 308, 309, 310, and 311
- In-camera discussion on preliminary service negotiations
Council - Regular
The Clearwater Council will consider adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 301 for Affordable Housing Phase 2. It will also review a stormwater grant application for up to $148,000 and a $20,000 + GST contingency for the Well 3 generator. The meeting includes the appointment of Byron Johnson as CAO and a technical appendix to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 301 (Affordable Housing Phase 2)
- Stormwater Grant Application – up to $148,000 from UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
- Generator project contingency – $20,000 + GST for Well 3 Generator
- Appointment of Byron Johnson as District of Clearwater CAO
- Technical Appendix to Development Cost Charge Bylaw (2024) – True Engineering Report
Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will recommend that Council direct staff to collect public input on Draft Cemetery Bylaw No. 305, 2024. The feedback will be used to refine the bylaw and any related fee changes before a later adoption. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minutes approval, and updates on financial policies and capital projects.
- Recommendation to gather public feedback on Draft Cemetery Bylaw No. 305, 2024
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from prior Committee of the Whole meetings
- Presentation of Financial Plan Policy No. 2204
- Update on 2025‑2029 Capital Project Summary
Council - Regular
The District of Clearwater Council is meeting to decide on a multi-year road maintenance contract and a zoning amendment for affordable housing. The body will also consider a request to waive development cost charges for a housing project and a new property tax exemption bylaw.
- Proposed 3-year Road Maintenance Contract with Borrow Enterprises for $799,000 in the first year
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 301 for Affordable Housing Phase 2
- Request from Yellowhead Community Services to waive DCCs and connection fees for 33 units at 240 Park Drive
- Property Tax Exemption "Not for Profit" Bylaw No. 306
- Presentation from BC Transit regarding proposed operational grouping of contracts
Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. It will receive a staff report recommending that the Committee recommend to Council the adoption of Bylaw 306, 2024, which would grant permissive tax exemptions to qualifying non‑profit organizations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes of the July 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Consider staff report on Permissive Tax Exemptions for Not‑for‑Profit Organizations – Bylaw 306, 2024
- Adjourn meeting (next meeting scheduled for Oct 15, 2024)
Council - Regular
The Clearwater Council will vote on appointing BDO Canada LLP as the district's external auditor for the 2024‑2027 fiscal periods. It will also consider a $8,676 (plus GST) cost approval for a backup generator at the DLCC/Well 3 site, funded from the Growing Communities Fund. Additional items include adopting Traffic and MTI Bylaw Amendment No. 304 and adopting the minutes from the August 20, 2024 council meeting.
- Appointment of BDO Canada LLP as external auditor for fiscal periods 2024‑2027
- Approval of $8,676 + GST for DLCC/Well 3 backup generator and BC Hydro connection
- Adoption of Traffic and MTI Bylaw Amendment No. 304
- Adoption of minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held August 20, 2024
- Verbal updates on Development Cost Charges Bylaw, Integrated Stormwater Management Plan, and Flood Mitigation Plan
Council - Regular
Council will consider and vote on several items, including adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 302, approving the 2025 Financial Plan schedule, and awarding a three‑year road maintenance contract to Borrow Enterprises for $729,100 in the first year. The meeting also includes adoption of the Public Art Policy and a decision to terminate water service at 373 Clearwater Valley Road. Additional items include approval of the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement.
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 302 (RZ‑24‑02)
- Adopt Public Art Policy draft
- Award 3‑year Road Maintenance Contract to Borrow Enterprises for $729,100 first year
- Terminate water service at 373 Clearwater Valley Road due to unpaid bills
- Approve 2025 Financial Plan schedule
Council - Special
The Clearwater Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from prior council and committee meetings. It will discuss development and zoning issues and hear from the TNRD Director for Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country). An in‑camera session will be held to discuss personal information about a municipal employee. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period and adjournment.
- Adoption of the agenda for the July 17, 2024 special council meeting
- Adoption of minutes from previous council meetings
- Adoption of minutes from previous committee meetings
- Discussion of development and zoning matters (Item 10)
- Presentation by the TNRD Director for Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country) (Item 6)
Council - Regular
Council will review a feasibility study regarding the expansion of the North Thompson Sportsplex. The agenda also includes recommendations for a bridge railing contract and the purchase of an electric Zamboni.
- Contract award for Brookfield Bridge Railing totaling $138,506.27 plus GST
- Purchase of a lithium-ion powered Zamboni Model 450 from Kendrick Equipment
- Development Variance Permit DVP-24-01 at 445 Wildwood Road
- Presentation on North Thompson Sportsplex second floor expansion feasibility
Council - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft Public Art Policy for recommendation to Council. The committee is also considering the launch of Questica OpenBook, a new budget visualization tool.
- Recommendation to adopt the Public Art Policy
- Introduction of Questica OpenBook budget visualization tool
- Adoption of May 7, 2024, Committee minutes
Council - Special
The Clearwater Council will meet to review and potentially adopt the District of Clearwater 2023 Annual Report. The agenda also includes a request for an in-camera session regarding personal information and law enforcement matters.
- Adoption of the 2023 Annual Report
- In-camera discussion regarding personal information and law enforcement
Council - Regular
Council will review a presentation concerning a 545-signature petition to restore the Dutch Lake dock. The meeting also includes approving the 2023 Summary of Financial Information and returning $35,407 in unused bursary funds to the TNRD.
- Presentation on Rainbow Dock petition
- Approval of 2023 Summary of Financial Information
- Return of $35,407 in unused TNRD Adult Education bursary funds
- Amendment to the 2024-2028 Financial Plan bylaw
Council - Regular
The Clearwater Council will review a financial update for the period ending March 31, 2024. The agenda includes recommendations to increase road capital funding by $67,086.00 and award paving projects to Dawson Paving.
- Awarding paving projects to Dawson Paving for $499,392.43
- Increasing Road Capital Project budget by $67,086.00 from the Road Capital Reserve
- Financial update to March 31, 2024
- Reconsideration of BC Transit AOA