Stewart public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will adopt a 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw and review the 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report and Age Friendly Assessment Action Plan. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding personnel and land matters.
- Bylaw No 1029 2024 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 2025
- Report on 2024 Interim Housing Needs
- Age Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Report
- Report on Stewart Complete Communities
- Closed meeting regarding personnel and land
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss partnering with the province on future recreation projects at Clements Lake. It will review a Grant in Aid request from Stewart Christian Community Church for office equipment. Council will receive two options for a Dog Park, including leasing land on the Walking Trail and building/maintaining a park with detailed cost estimates.
- Potential recreation projects at Clements Lake (floating dock, sand beach, walking trail, connector trail, winter road use, Smugglers Trail revitalization, backcountry cabin)
- Grant in Aid request for Stewart Christian Community Church office equipment
- Dog Park Option 1: lease land on the Walking Trail (formerly Rodeo Grounds) – lease term and fee to be determined
- Dog Park Option 2: build and maintain park – fencing $9,710‑$14,776, install fencing $8,000, fill $47,624, staff prep $2,000, water tap $750, weekly maintenance $460 (summer), signage $215, benches $800, waste bag dispenser $815
- Potential $30,000 grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust covering up to 70% of Dog Park budget
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will discuss an interim Housing Needs Report required by provincial legislation to inform future updates to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The meeting also includes the administration of an oath of office and the adoption of two housekeeping bylaws.
- 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report presentation by Alison Rustand and Urbans Systems
- 3rd Reading and Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Housekeeping) Bylaw 1026, 2024
- 3rd Reading and Adoption of OCP Amendment (Housekeeping) Bylaw 1027, 2024
- Oath of Office for David Cullinan
- Approval of 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
PUBLIC HEARING
The District of Stewart is conducting a public hearing to discuss housekeeping amendments to its Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan. These changes aim to correct map errors from 2014 where residential properties were incorrectly designated as parks, recreation, and cemeteries.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1026, 2024: moves lots 1-6 of Block 1, D/L 468 from Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries (P1) to Residential, Single Family (R1)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1026, 2024: removes an extra Lot 12 from the northern section of Block 1, D/L 468
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 1027, 2024: moves lots 1-6, 8-11 of Block 1, D/L 468 from Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries (P1) to Residential, Single Family (R1)
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will adopt the agenda and hear several reports, including finance summaries and a boardwalk agreement. A Grant‑in‑Aid application from Stewart Christian Community Church requesting $2,500 for equipment will be presented for discussion. Bylaw 1028, which would establish a reserve fund for the Resource Benefit Alliance, is slated for adoption.
- Grant‑in‑Aid request: $2,500 for computer, projector and screen for Stewart Christian Community Church
- Bylaw 1028 – establish a reserve fund for the Resource Benefit Alliance (adoption)
- Boardwalk Agreement documents (unsigned licences SK949272)
- CFO report on the Stewart Community Connections Garden
- CFO October 2024 finance summary
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is meeting to discuss a new reserve fund bylaw and a purchasing policy amendment. Council will also review reports on a rural infrastructure grant and a request to sponsor public skating.
- Bylaw No. 1028, 2024 to establish a reserve fund for Resource Benefit Alliance Funds
- Purchasing Policy Amendment Report
- Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program Grant report
- 2025 Under 1000 Grant in Aid Request
- Request to sponsor public skate
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will consider a recommendation to approve a Temporary Use Permit for Ascot Resources to operate an industrial work camp on 810-11th Avenue, or to reject the application. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and correspondence from the Ministry of Social Development.
- Ascot Resources Temporary Use Permit for work camp on 810-11th Avenue
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 1027, 2024
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1026, 2024
- Minutes from September 23, 2024 Special Council Meeting
- Minutes from October 3, 2024 Special Council Meeting
Regular Council
The District of Stewart will convene a special council meeting to discuss items prohibited from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The session will be held in Council Chambers at 705 Brightwell Street.
- Motion to adopt the agenda
- Motion to resolve into closed meeting
- Report of business from the closed meeting
- Notices of motions & matters for introduction
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Special Council meeting will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the September 9 regular council meeting, and receive a CAO report on the Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement. Council will be asked to pass a resolution committing to asset‑management plans and to use the 2024 annual payment for an eligible purpose under the agreement. The meeting will also move to a closed session for discussion of personal information about municipal officers.
- CAO report recommending a council resolution to adopt sound asset‑management practices and to use the 2024 annual payment from the Northwest Regional Funding Agreement for an eligible purpose
- Motion to resolve the meeting into a closed session for personal‑information matters under Community Charter Section 90.1
- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
- Adoption of minutes from the September 9, 2024 regular council meeting
- Report of business from the closed meeting of September 23, 2024 (details not specified in agenda)
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will consider the 2024‑2034 Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement, which provides a first‑year allocation of $43,476. A resolution will be moved to authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign the agreement on behalf of the municipality. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and several staff reports on finance, public works, and community grants.
- Stewart CWF 2024‑2034 Agreement Letter – review and receive the funding agreement
- Resolution to authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign the CWF agreement
- Report from CFO – August 2024 Financial Summary
- Report from Manager of Public Works – Lagoon Blower Starter Unit repairs
- Report from DCD – Age Friendly Grant application for $15,000
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss amending the District of Stewart's Purchasing Policy to allow staff to procure items between $5,000 and $9,999 without requiring formal quotations, a change aimed at improving the efficiency of operational purchases.
- Discussion on amending Purchasing Policy (ADM-020)
- Review of Property Insurance Coverage
- Minutes from July 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Regular Council
Council will hear delegations regarding the development of a fenced dog park and a motorbike trail along the Nature Trail. The meeting also includes reviews of development variance permits and financial reports.
- Development Variance Permit application for 1210 Railway St.
- Development Variance Permit application for 406 9th Ave.
- Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No 1025 2024
- Delegation from Wendy Jenic regarding Fenced Dog Park Development
- Delegation from Rob Kamermans regarding Motor Bike Trail along Nature Trail
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will read and consider Borrowing Bylaw No. 1025 for its first, second and third readings. Staff will present reports on two Temporary Use Permit applications from Scottie Resources – one for a warehouse and another for a sample preparation lab. Additional reports include the 2024 Property Tax Summary, the Downtown Vision Plan, Fuel Storage Options, and the Dangerous Goods Route. Public delegations will be heard regarding the Scottie Resources permits.
- 2024 Borrowing Bylaw No. 1025 – first, second and third reading
- CAO report – Temporary Use Permit for Scottie Resources warehouse
- CAO report – Temporary Use Permit for Scottie Resources sample prep lab
- CFO report – 2024 Property Tax Summary
- DCD reports – Downtown Vision Plan, Fuel Storage Options, Dangerous Goods Route
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will discuss potential project directions for the REDIP and NDIT grant programs, including possible upgrades to Rainey Creek Campground and Memorial Park. Members will also plan a meeting with representatives from the Nisga’a Nation using UBCM funding. These discussions aim to prepare for upcoming grant application deadlines.
- Potential REDIP grant projects for Rainey Creek Campground upgrades
- NDIT Main Street Revitalization project options for Memorial Park and playground
- Planning a meeting with Nisga’a Nation representatives using $5,867 in UBCM funding
- Notice of Motion regarding emergency fuel supply
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review a proposed zoning amendment for adoption. The agenda also includes a recommendation to contact the MLA regarding delays in purchasing Crown land and updates on community development.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1023, 2024
- Recommendation to contact MLA regarding Crown land purchase delays
- June 2024 Community Development Department update
- Notice of motion for truck route signage
- Notice of motion for dirt bike signage
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will consider three readings of Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024. The agenda also includes reports on the 2023 Annual Report, Community Hall, and proposed changes to the Grant In-Aid policy. Additionally, council will receive correspondence regarding the financial impacts of higher-level government policy changes.
- Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 1023, 2024 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Reading)
- Grant In-Aid Policy Changes report
- The 2023 Annual Report
- Community Hall report
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review proposed meeting requests for the upcoming UBCM Convention regarding various provincial ministries. The agenda also includes the May 2024 financial summary and reports on the Youth Soccer Camp and Rainey Creek Trail.
- Meeting requests to Provincial Ministries at the UBCM Convention
- May 2024 Financial Summary report
- 2024 Youth Soccer Camp report
- Dual Usage Rainey Creek Trail report