Stewart public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a proposal to fund a feasibility study for a new boat launch at the Stewart Marina/Harbour. Council will also review new bylaws regarding remuneration, expenses, and officers.
- Proposal to approve $27,000 from the Provisional Budget for a boat launch feasibility study
- Adoption of Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw 1003, 2022
- Report on Officer's Bylaw 1004, 2022
- Delegation from Northern Health regarding physician recruitment and retention
- Delegation from Wildsafe BC regarding Bear Smart Communities
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a 20-year lease agreement for the Stewart Public Library at 501 and 503 5th Avenue. Council will also receive an update on the $500,000 arena refrigeration project and discuss various community appointments and bylaws.
- 20-year lease agreement for Stewart Public Library at 501 and 503 5th Avenue
- Update on $500,000 arena refrigeration package installation
- Adoption of 2023-2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1001, 2022
- Adoption of 2023 Revenue Anticipated Borrowing Bylaw No. 1002, 2022
- Discussion of ice rental fees for non-profit arena user groups
Special Council
Council will consider a request for Councillor Hopi Kamermans Kruchkowski to attend meetings virtually due to medical reasons. The meeting also includes reports on capital projects and correspondence from BC Emergency Health Services.
- Request for Councillor Hopi Kamermans Kruchkowski to participate in meetings virtually until May 1, 2023
- Report on Capital Projects
- Correspondence from BC Emergency Health Services regarding paramedic recruitment
- Call for nominations for NCLGA Director at Large positions
INAUGURAL MEETING
The District of Stewart held its inaugural 2022 meeting to swear in the new Mayor and Council. The meeting included the presentation of the Deputy Mayor schedule and a financial report comparing 2022 budget to actuals.
- Swearing in of Mayor Angela Brand Danuser and six Councillors
- Financial report showing operational expenditures are $655,000 below budget
- Campground operations resulted in approximately $80,000 in unanticipated revenues and expenditures
- 2022 Capital Budget total of $5,865,352 including $530,000 in borrowing
- Planned surplus projects including $500,000 for arena repairs and $400,000 for paving
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review the 2021 Statement of Financial Information and updates on capital projects and budgets. The meeting includes discussions on a new permissive tax exemption bylaw and a revenue anticipated borrowing bylaw.
- Review of 2021 Statement of Financial Information
- 2023-2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw report
- Bylaw 981, 2020 Reserve Fund for Covid-19 Safe Restart Grant Proceeds report
- 2023 Revenue Anticipated Borrowing Bylaw No. 1002, 2022 report
- Stewart Community Connections quarterly update
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a proposal from 6 Point Engineering to develop avalanche hazard development permit area guidelines. This follows a 2018 assessment by Alpine Solutions. The funding for this project is proposed to come from the District's operating budget.
- 6 Point Engineering proposal for avalanche hazard guidelines ($19,690)
- Discussion of avalanche hazard development permit area guidelines
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council is considering a one-year lease extension for Ascot Resources to complete mining equipment cleanup. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring a Director of Community Development and a Director of Operations.
- Renew lease with IDM Mining LTD/Ascot Resources LTD for $10,107 annually
- Hiring of Director of Community Development
- Hiring of Director of Operations (Public Works)
- Project update from Ascot Resources Limited
- Avalanche development guidelines proposal from 6 Point Engineering
Special Council
The District of Stewart is considering the formal appointment of Todd Francis as Chief Administrative Officer and Joanne Molnar as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Council will discuss authorizing a loan to purchase a 2013 Genie Z60/34 boom lift.
- Appointment of Todd Francis as Chief Administrative Officer effective August 22, 2022
- Appointment of Joanne Molnar as Chief Financial Officer effective August 22, 2022
- Authorization of a boom lift purchase from Zuma Lift Service Inc. for up to $80,000
- Authorization of a five-year Municipal Finance Authority loan for the boom lift
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review a proposed boat launch and parking solution, a loan authorization for new heavy equipment, and a report on the WildSafe BC program. Council will also receive a paving update and hear from WildSafe BC coordinators regarding bear-human conflict management.
- Proposed Stewart Boat Launch & Parking Solution footprint of 3,820 m2
- Loan authorization for a John Deere 644G Loader and 2022 324G Skid Steer
- WildSafe BC Bear Smart Communities program presentation
- CAO Paving Report update
- WildSafe BC Stewart Coordinator delegation