Keremeos, British Columbia

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Similkameen Valley Planning Society (SVPS) on its 2026 funding request and leveraged tourism budget. Council will receive the information and consider any related motions at the regular Council meeting that follows.

• SVPS requests $32,500 for the Similkameen Valley brand, leveraged to $67,682
• SVPS requests $2,500 for the Crowsnest Tourism Alliance, leveraged to $35,205
• SVPS requests $5,000 for a photography/video partnership, leveraged to $15,000
• Total cash project value leveraged from these contributions is $117,887
• Presentation includes proposed council motions on destination marketing and visitor services

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 870 for a centrifuge loan authorization. A verbal update on the Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool feasibility project will be presented. The council will also review the Victory Hall basement lease renewal and a revised purchasing policy. Additional items include a taxi application to the Passenger Transportation Board.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 870 Centrifuge Loan Authorization (certified third reading)
• Verbal update on Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool feasibility project
• Okanagan Inclusion Society lease renewal for Victory Hall basement (2026‑28)
• Revised Purchasing Policy (Policy No. F‑003, formerly No. 45‑2015)
• Passenger Transportation Board taxi application

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos Council will consider approval of the 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Statement of Financial Information. Council will also discuss the Fire Services Contract and view paint samples for Victory Hall. A notice of motion proposes reviewing the relationship with the Similkameen Valley Planning Society.

• Approval of 2025 Annual Report (statutory requirement)
• 2025 Statement of Financial Information
• Fire Services Contract discussion
• Victory Hall paint colour samples presentation
• Notice of motion to review SVPS relationship and funding

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting zoning and OCP amendment bylaws to allow a four-unit townhouse at 1005 6th Avenue, and adopt the Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw. The agenda also includes a report on Victory Hall painting refresh, correspondence on a transportation assessment and Ebus support letter, and a kitchen rental fee waiver request.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 850-09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 851-11 to rezone 1005 6th Ave for medium-density townhouse development
• Adoption of Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw No. 810-03, 2026
• Victory Hall painting and colour refresh project
• Transportation assessment and letter of support for Ebus service along Highway 3 (for information)
• Kitchen rental request for reduced fee and deposit waiver

Special Open Meeting

The Village of Keremeos Council will consider adopting Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01, which updates regional tax rates for RDOS and Regional Hospital District to reflect corrected assessment values. Municipal and library rates remain unchanged. The amendment is administrative and follows three readings.

• Adoption of Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01 to correct regional property tax rates for 2026 (RDOS and Regional Hospital District)

Special Open Meeting

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01 to correct regional tax rates in Schedule A of the 2026 property tax bylaw. The amendment updates RDOS General Services, 911/Refuse/Recreation, Sterile Insect Release, and Regional Hospital District rates based on corrected assessment values. Municipal and Regional Library rates remain unchanged. No other business is on the agenda.

• Three readings of Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01, adjusting RDOS and Regional Hospital District rates per $1,000 assessed value (e.g., Residential: RDOS General from 0.1810 to 0.1860, 911/Refuse/Recreation from 2.1666 to 2.2807, Sterile Insect from 0.0376 to 0.0369, Hospital from 0.2152 to 0.2212)

Public Hearing

The Village of Keremeos is holding a public hearing to receive input on proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. A presentation will be given by Ben Kent of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). No further details on the specific amendments are provided in the agenda.

• OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws — presentation by Ben Kent, RDOS

Regular Meeting

Council will hold third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 850-09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 851-11 to allow a four-unit townhouse development at 1005 6th Street, changing the designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Council will also consider the Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw, wastewater centrifuge loan authorization bylaws (repealing old and introducing new), and renewal of water agreements with the Keremeos Irrigation District. Additionally, a proposal for solar equipment for the village office will be discussed.

• Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 850-09 for 1005 6th Street (changing to Medium Density Residential for townhouse development)
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 851-11 for 1005 6th Street (changing to Site Specific Residential Medium Density One)
• Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw No. 810-03, 2026 for three readings
• Wastewater Centrifuge Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 870, 2026 for three readings (and repeal of Bylaws 865 and 866)
• Water Agreements Renewal with Keremeos Irrigation District

Special Open Meeting

The Village of Keremeos Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867 and the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868. The financial plan includes a 9.18% municipal tax increase for 2026 and outlines revenues and expenditures for the five-year period. Council will also hear an auditor's report presentation from MNP LLP on the financial statements.

• Auditor's report presentation by MNP LLP on financial statements
• Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867 (2026-2030) with a 9.18% municipal tax increase for 2026
• Adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868 (2026) setting property tax rates
• Parcel tax continues for Upper Bench Sewer Extensions, expiring in 2034

Regular Meeting

The Village Council will hear a presentation on the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and then consider three‑reading readings of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867 and Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868. Additional business includes approval to execute corporate creditor agreements for the BPRP with CIBC, RBC, TD, Scotiabank and National Bank, and a draft report on funding for the Similkameen Valley Planning Society. The meeting also addresses a temporary appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer.

• Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867, 2026 – three readings for adoption
• Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868, 2026 – three readings for adoption
• Corporate Creditor Agreements for BPRP – approval to execute with CIBC, RBC, TD, Scotiabank, National Bank
• Similkameen Valley Planning Society Funding – draft report to council
• Temporary Appointment of CAO/CO – approval

Regular Meeting

The council will decide on an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 850‑09) and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 851‑11) to allow a four‑unit townhouse development at 1005 6th Street. Other items include updates to sewer fees, a wastewater centrifuge loan, a bylaw‑enforcement contract renewal, and approval of a new dog park concept.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 850‑09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 851‑11 for 1005 6th Street townhome project
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 795‑11, 2026 – amendment to sewer fees
• Wastewater Centrifuge Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 865, 2026
• Bylaw Enforcement Services contract renewal with Kevin Aschoff – $39.00/hour for 2026/27
• Dog park concept approved – planning for a fully fenced, divided dog park

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos council will adopt several bylaws, including a loan authorization for a wastewater centrifuge replacement and related temporary borrowing. It will also adopt amendments to the municipal ticket, sewer fees, election, and cemetery bylaws. Additional business includes renewing the bylaw enforcement contract and approving wages for election officials.

• Wastewater Centrifuge Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 865, 2026 – authorizes borrowing up to $278,000
• Wastewater Centrifuge Replacement Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 866, 2026 – authorizes temporary borrowing
• Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 803-17, 2026 – for adoption
• Village of Keremeos Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 795-11, 2026 – sewer rates amendment for adoption
• Bylaw Enforcement Contract Renewal – contract period Apr 4 2026 to Apr 3 2028

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to discuss borrowing up to $275,000 for a wastewater centrifuge replacement and consider amendments to cemetery and election bylaws. The agenda also includes a presentation on community foundation grants and RCMP victim services.

• Wastewater Centrifuge Replacement (borrowing up to $275,000)
• Cemetery Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 746-6, 2026
• Elections Bylaw No. 830, 2018 amendment
• Keremeos Heritage Walking Tour Brochure
• Application to Green Municipal Fund

Regular Meeting

The council will consider a staff recommendation to retain the current dog park location and fund upgrades estimated at $59,000. The meeting also includes adoption of bylaw amendments for elections (mail‑in ballots), sewer rates, and municipal tickets. Funding requests include a $20,000 temporary borrowing for a wastewater centrifuge gearbox and approval for a new centrifuge system up to $275,000.

• Dog park upgrade at current site – double gate $8,000, fencing $12,000, topsoil $14,000, grading $6,000, seeding $5,000, irrigation $11,000, signage $3,000; total $59,000
• Elections Amendment Bylaw – draft 830‑01, 2026 introducing mail‑in ballots
• Sewer Rates amendment Bylaw 795‑11 (2026)
• Municipal Ticket Amendment Bylaw No. 803‑17 (2026) for three readings
• Wastewater centrifuge replacement – $20,000 gearbox from Growing Communities fund and new centrifuge system package up to $275,000 pending financing

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos is meeting to discuss local regulations and infrastructure projects. Council will consider a staff report on metal storage container regulations and the appointment of election officers.

• Review of Metal Storage Container Regulations
• Appointment of Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers
• Ambrosia #2 Bumpouts project
• Indigenous Engagement Grant expenditure
• Centrifuge Gearbox business item

Regular Meeting

The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to discuss the resignation of Mayor Jason Wiebe and related council appointments. The body will also consider a new parks and playground maintenance policy and road encroachment on 1st Street.

• Resignation of Mayor Jason Wiebe
• Road encroachment on 1st Street
• Funds reallocation for Victory Hall ductless
• Parks and Playground Maintenance Policy (Report OPW-005)
• Municipal Budget Presentation by RDOS Deputy Wayne Making

Special Open Budget Meeting

The Village Council will discuss several budget reports, including in‑house infrastructure assessments, a streets and roads assessment recommending $4.3 million of reconstruction over five years, and clarification of funding sources for 2025 charges. Council will receive the 2026 Operating Budget and Five‑Year Financial Plan, which projects an approximate 10% increase in municipal property taxes to cover rising operating costs. The meeting also includes an overview of the 2026‑2030 special and capital projects budget.

• In‑house assessments for work – staff will perform preliminary infrastructure inspections, aiming to save $100,000 annually versus external consultant costs of $10,000‑$50,000 per project.
• Streets and Roads assessment – 15.8 km of roads evaluated; 0.32% in poor condition requiring reconstruction estimated at $4.3 million over five years (~$857,000/yr) and a total recommended annual budget of ~ $1.14 million.
• Funding source clarification – approves $27,000 for Cemetery Master Plan and $5,163.40 for History/Trail brochure from the Growing Communities Fund, and $7,811 for software from the 2025 Small Capital Budget.
• 2026 Operating Budget and Five‑Year Financial Plan – presented for information, showing an approximate 10% municipal property tax increase to balance operating revenues and expenditures.
• 2026‑2030 Special and Capital Projects Budget Overview – provides a multi‑year outlook for capital spending (details attached).