Keremeos public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Open Meeting
The Village of Keremeos is holding a special open meeting to review the 2026 preliminary budget, which proposes a total operating increase from $2.45M to $2.67M. Staff are recommending fee increases and asking Council to address a projected $140,000 shortfall in sewer operations and ongoing deficits in cemetery services.
- 2026 Preliminary Budget: Operating expenses increase to $2.67M
- Sewer operations face a $140,000 revenue shortfall
- Cemetery fees proposed for a 10% increase
- Capital program totals $12.25M, with 90% funded by grants
- Sewer rate increase applied, but still results in a deficit
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos will discuss a development variance permit for a four-storey mixed-use building. Council will also review lease renewals, service contracts, and a switch to a new resident notification system.
- Development Variance Permit No. 2025-02 for Ambrosia Phase 2 to increase building height from 12.0 to 15.6 metres
- Adoption of OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendments regarding housing needs
- Award of contract for External Audit Services
- Lease renewals for the Museum and Red Cross
- Proposed switch of Resident Notification System to Voyent Alert
Public Hearing
The Village Council is considering amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to address housing needs. The proposed changes would increase the maximum density in Low Density Residential areas from two to three dwellings per parcel.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 850-08
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 851-10
- Proposed increase of maximum dwellings per parcel from 2 to 3 in Low Density Residential (LR) and Low Density Residential One (RS1) zones
- Introduction of a new 'Village Housing Needs' section to the OCP based on a 2024 report
- Referral comments from Keremeos Irrigation District noting no additional water capacity is currently available
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos council will conduct first and second readings of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 850‑08 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 851‑10, which focus on housing needs. Council will also approve the REDIP 2025 application, a workplace‑training contract with Lighthouse Workplace Solutions, and a $500 donation for an AED unit for the Keremeos Senior Center Society.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 850‑08 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 851‑10 – first & second readings (housing needs)
- Approval of the REDIP 2025 application to the Province’s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program
- Workplace Training Services contract with Lighthouse Workplace Solutions – $1,200 for group sessions and $600 for one‑on‑one sessions
- Council authorizes $500 donation to Keremeos Senior Center Society for an AED unit
- Discussion of funding for renovations and heat upgrades at 712 5th Street and the Village Office
Regular Meeting
The Village Council is seeking direction on whether to pay out or renew a $50,000 Vendor Take-Back mortgage for 712 5th Street that matured on September 25, 2025. The meeting will also include a reserve report update and budget additions for wastewater treatment plant equipment.
- Decision on $50,000 Vendor Take-Back mortgage for 712 5th Street
- 2025 Budget addition for WWTP Centrifuge PLC
- 2025 Budget addition for WWTP Lift Station spare pumps
- CFO Update Reserve Report showing a balance of $3,099,710
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos council will adopt the September 2 minutes and review a sign variance permit request. It will hold the first and second readings of the Housing Needs Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments, which propose new housing‑need policies and increase density limits. The council will discuss the Acting Mayor schedule and a possible amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw, and consider a recommendation to submit a REDIP 2025 application for funding. Additional items include a workplace training services contract and a $500 sponsorship request for the Similkameen Sizzle event.
- Sign Variance Permit request (Agenda Item 9.1)
- Housing Needs OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments – 1st & 2nd reading (Agenda Item 10.1)
- REDIP 2025 Application submission recommendation (Agenda Item 11.2)
- Workplace Training Services Contract report (Agenda Item 11.5)
- Donation request of $500 for Similkameen Sizzle (Agenda Item 12.1)
Regular Meeting
The Village Council will receive a report on Hudbay Copper Mountain Mine's request for a letter of support to the province for its New Ingerbelle expansion and will vote on whether to approve the mayor sending the letter. The meeting also revisits the $4,600 allocation for a flagpole at the Village office in partnership with the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. Additional items include housing needs and zoning bylaw amendments, a Sea‑Can extension request, and an emergency $36,000 funding approval for a wastewater‑treatment‑plant centrifuge replacement.
- Hudbay request for a letter of support for the New Ingerbelle project (decision on mayor's letter)
- $4,600 allocation for a dedicated flagpole at the Village office (USIB partnership)
- Housing Needs OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments (draft bylaws presented)
- Sea‑Can Extension Request (development permit/variance consideration)
- Emergency funding of approximately $36,000 for WWTP centrifuge PLC replacement
Regular Meeting
The Village Council will receive a report on the proposed revitalization of the Keremeos Splash Park and discuss pursuing grant funding. It will also consider a budget addition for a WWTP centrifuge PLC replacement, a flagpole for the USIB at the VOK office, a funding update for the Sparkes Drive and Middle Bench Road crosswalk at Highway 3A, and a service agreement for fire‑code and fire‑prevention inspections. These items are presented for information, staff direction, or council consent.
- Splash Park Upgrades – report and request for design, costing, and grant pursuit
- WWTP Centrifuge PLC Replacement – budget addition item
- Flagpole for USIB at VOK Office – proposal item
- Funding Update – Sparkes Drive and Middle Bench Road crosswalk at Highway 3A intersection
- VOK & Opta Service Agreement – fire‑code and fire‑prevention inspection services
Regular Meeting
Council is discussing a resolution to pursue the acquisition of its own water system within Village boundaries if funding is available. The meeting also includes reports on bylaw enforcement and building inspections for the first half of 2025.
- Resolution to pursue a Village-owned water system if funding is received
- Proposal to waive penalty charges for PILT applications and garbage collection billing errors
- Bylaw Enforcement Complaints Report (January to June 2025)
- Building Inspection Services Report (January to June 2025)
- Delegations from Cpl Stephen Brown (RCMP), HomeZero Collective, and Battered Women and Support Services
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos council will vote on extending the engineering consulting agreement with TRUE Consulting. It will also review the Cemetery Master Plan Survey approval, a liquor licence amendment request from the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Inclusion Committee minutes. Additional correspondence and reports will be noted but not decided at this meeting.
- Contract extension with TRUE Consulting (engineering consulting services)
- Cemetery Master Plan Survey Approval
- Royal Canadian Legion application to amend liquor licence
- Inclusion Committee minutes of June‑April 8, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will consider an amendment to the 2024 Annual Report and adopt the Statement of Financial Information for the year ended December 31, 2024. The agenda includes review of council remuneration totaling $60,692.49 and supplier payments exceeding $25,000 that amount to $2,228,693. An auditor’s opinion from Grant Thornton LLP on the financial statements will also be presented.
- Amendment to 2024 Annual Report (Agenda Item #5.1)
- Adoption of 2024 Statement of Financial Information (Agenda Item #5.2)
- Council remuneration and expenses total $60,692.49
- Supplier payments over $25,000 total $2,228,693
- Auditor’s report and opinion from Grant Thornton LLP
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will review the 2024 Annual Report and consider a request to purchase a Chevy truck for the Public Works Department. The meeting agenda also includes a report on a grant for an evacuation plan and a request for funding from the BC Barrel Racing Association.
- Review 2024 Annual Report
- Purchase Chevy Truck for Public Works
- UBCM Evacuation Plan Grant report
- BC Barrel Racing Association funding request
- Cancellation of Council meeting report
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to discuss agenda items including a presentation on the Visitor Information Centre. The meeting also includes reports from the Mayor, Councillors, and the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Presentation by Bob McAtamney regarding the Visitor Information Centre
- Correspondence from South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society regarding Pride Month
- CAO report covering public works updates, tax notice printing, and 2024 Annual Report completion
Regular Meeting
The council will hear a presentation from the Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen on the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) project. It will consider a request to remove Development Variance Permit No. CO‑OP‑97 for 602 10th Avenue. It will consider approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 2025‑01 for 724 & 726 7th Avenue. Additional business items include an Inclusion Committee banner sign and the cancellation of a council meeting.
- HRVA presentation by RDOS representative
- Removal of Development Variance Permit No. CO‑OP‑97, 602 10th Avenue
- Approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 2025‑01, 724 & 726 7th Avenue
- Inclusion Committee banner sign
- Cancellation of a council meeting
Special Open Meeting
The Council of the Village of Keremeos will consider Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 863.01, 2025. The amendment renumbers the existing Tax Rates Bylaw from 863 to 864 and updates its citation. Adoption of the amendment is the sole substantive agenda item.
- Adopt Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 863.01, 2025 – renumber Bylaw 863 to 864 and update citation
Special Open
The Village of Keremeos is holding a special meeting to reconsider Tax Rates Bylaw No. 863, 2025. The purpose of the reconsideration is to change the bylaw number to 864.
- Reconsideration of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 863, 2025 to change the number to 864
- Tax rates for Residential property set at 2.4328 for General Municipal purposes
- Tax rates for Farm property set at 16.0996 for General Municipal purposes
- Minimum taxation upon a parcel of real property set at $1.00
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to adopt the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and consider removing a 1997 Development Variance Permit from a property on 10th Avenue. The agenda also includes a report from the auditor and a referral for a temporary use permit application.
- Adoption of Village of Keremeos Tax Rates Bylaw No. 863, 2025
- Request to remove Development Variance Permit No. CO-OP-97 from 602 10th Avenue
- Auditor's Report presentation by Doane Grant Thornton LLP
- Referral comments for TUP-2025-01 application at 724 & 726 7th Avenue
- Staff report on Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Application – 724 & 726 7th Avenue
Regular Meeting
The Village Council will discuss the 2025 tax rates for municipal, regional district, hospital, and library services. The meeting also includes requests for funding and mural approval.
- Tax Rate Bylaw No. 863, 2025 for three readings
- $500 sponsorship request for Playing in My Shoes Disc Golf clinic
- LSCSS request for mural approval
- Rodeo Association request for funding
- Inclusion Committee Report regarding minutes and Terms of Reference amendments
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will consider adopting a bylaw to amend the water parcel tax rate to $100 per parcel and discuss extending the lease for the Community Kitchen.
- Water Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 397-01, 2025 for three readings
- Request for extension for use of Community Kitchen
- Inclusion Activities Report
- Building Inspections Report July 2024 to December 2024
- CAO Report
Regular Meeting
The council will adopt Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 and related amendments to the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw. It will also adopt the Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 251-01, 2025 and the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 844, 2025. Additional decisions include approving a $21,500 budget for updating a 2015 road assessment and a $40,000 grant application for UBCM ESS equipment and training.
- Adoption of Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025 (changes to backyard hen rules)
- Adoption of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 803-16, 2025
- Adoption of Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 251-01, 2025
- Adoption of Village of Keremeos Financial Plan Bylaw No. 844, 2025 (2025‑2029 plan)
- Approval of $21,500 for updating the 2015 road assessment
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will consider three readings of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, a Water Rates Amendment Bylaw, and a Council Remuneration Bylaw. The agenda also includes a Public Hearing for an Animal Control and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw.
- Financial Plan Bylaw 844, 2025 for three readings
- Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 251-01, 2025
- Animal Control and MTI Amendment Bylaw public hearing
- Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 836-02, 2025 for three readings
- Road Assessment report from Public Works Manager
Special Open Budget Consultation
The council will review the 2025 operating and capital budget at the special open meeting. The draft budget shows a proposed 3.9% increase in village taxes and higher user fees, including a garbage contract rise to $174,800 and a 10% sewer fee increase to $275. Capital spending totals $2.17 million, with $1.14 million for new projects funded by reserves or grants and a projected capital reserve balance of $2.8 million at year‑end. Additional items requiring resolution include reports on curbside collection, MAIS enhancements, village office heat, visitor centre renovations, and roadway assessments.
- Proposed 3.9% increase in village tax revenue (taxes $1,070,637 vs $1,030,421 in 2024)
- Garbage contract increased from $99,750 to $174,800; user fees projected to rise to $224 per month
- Sewer user fee recommended to increase 10% to $275
- Capital projects budget $2.17 M, including $1.14 M for new projects funded by reserves or grants
- Resolution required for reports on curbside collection, MAIS enhancements, village office heat, visitor centre renovation, and roadway assessment
Regular Meeting
The council will discuss a report on housing needs for the next 5 and 20 years and receive a presentation on a new firehall. The meeting also includes reviews of council remuneration and emergency preparedness funding.
- Presentation on New Firehall by Ernie Polsom of FireWise Consulting
- Housing Needs Report Update (2024) presentation by Shannon Duong
- Report on Mayor and Council Remuneration
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fund EOC Application
- Funding requests from South Okanagan Loss Society, Similkameen Elementary Secondary School, and South Similkameen Museum Society
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos council will consider a Development Variance Permit (application 2024-02) for 100 7th Avenue, seeking reduced setbacks and off‑street parking. The meeting also includes adoption of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 795‑10, a lease agreement for 712 5th Street (MLA office), approval of a cleaning contract with L. Floyd, and the establishment of a Water Committee. Additional items are pre‑budget approvals for the 712 5th Street lease and WWTP replacement heaters.
- Development Variance Permit 2024-02 – 100 7th Avenue
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 795‑10
- Lease agreement for 712 5th Street (MLA Office)
- Cleaning contract with L. Floyd
- Establishment of Water Committee
Special Open Budget Meeting
Council is reviewing the 2025 Draft Capital Works Budget and the 2025 Operational Financial Plan. The meeting covers proposed infrastructure projects, reserve balances, and adjustments to user fees and taxes.
- Proposed 3.8% increase in tax revenue
- Garbage user fees projected to increase to $224 from $130 or $94
- Proposed 2025 roadworks budget of $310,000
- New capital requests including an electric pickup truck ($80,000) and a mower ($74,000)
- Proposed 10% annual increase in sewer user fees through 2030
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will consider adopting a new Fees and Charges Bylaw that increases water and sewer rates, building inspection fees, and Victory Hall rental costs. The sewer system is projected to operate at a $75,000 annual deficit, prompting a recommendation for a 10% annual rate increase over five years.
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 795-10, 2025
- Victory Hall rental rates increase
- Sewer rates increase 10% annually for 5 years
- Building inspection fees increase
- Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 752-4, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Village of Keremeos Council will meet on January 6, 2025 to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and consider several business items. Council will conduct the third reading of Inter‑Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 752‑4, 2024. Council will appoint Zahara Kanji‑Aquino as the permanent Chief Financial Officer, rescinding the interim appointment. Additional items include standard reports, public questions, and upcoming meeting notices.
- Third reading of Inter‑Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 752‑4, 2024
- Appointment of Zahara Kanji‑Aquino as Chief Financial Officer, replacing the interim CFO
- Adoption of the agenda and consent‑agenda items, including December 16, 2024 budget minutes
- Review of development permit and variance permit applications
- Presentation of staff and council reports (Mayor and councillor reports)