Logan Lake public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will ratify a telephone poll supporting an application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for a grant of up to $60,000 to host a 12-month local government intern. The District would contribute $28,000 from General Operating Surplus, for a total cost of $88,000. The meeting also includes presentations of community awards and a notice to proceed to a closed session on labour relations.
- Ratify telephone poll for NDIT Local Government Internship grant application (up to $60,000 grant, $28,000 District contribution, $88,000 total)
- Presentation of Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal to Fire Chief D. Wilson
- Annual Christmas Light Up Awards (commercial, residential, best lit street, cul-de-sac, apartment building)
- 2025 Committee and Other Appointments (to be distributed at meeting)
- Notice to proceed to in-camera meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) labour relations
Committee of the Whole
This Committee of the Whole meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a presentation from Logan Lake Miners College Hockey on their season review and future goals. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. No new business or correspondence for action is listed.
- Delegation from Logan Lake Miners College Hockey re: season review and future goals and targets
- Adoption of December 3, 2024 agenda
- Adoption of November 19, 2024 minutes
Regular Council
Council will hear presentations on a housing needs assessment and a food waste diversion program, and will review reports on budget overages for water and sewer funds, the provisional budget, and the skatepark project. The meeting also includes the oath of office for a new councillor and a closed session on labour relations.
- Housing Needs Assessment presentation by Urbanics Consultants Ltd.
- Food waste diversion presentation by Food Cycle Science
- Water Operating Fund budget overage report
- Sewer Operating Fund budget overage report
- Skatepark final report and financials
Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee
The Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss updating or removing outdated interpretive signage across Logan Lake, with a $10,000 budget available. They will also review 2025 strategic planning priorities, including water quality sampling, wetland restoration, and educational outreach.
- Review of interpretive signage updates for locations including HVOA, Nature Trail Kiosks, and Wetlands Platform
- Discussion of 2025 strategic planning priorities, including Chartrand Creek investigation ($150,000 flood plain mapping)
- Potential expansion of water quality sampling locations (Chartrand/Meadow Creek, Duck Ponds)
- Consideration of long-term restoration project funding (~$12,000 carried forward)
- Outreach to schools and post-secondary institutions for educational opportunities
Youth and Community Services Committee
The Youth and Community Services Committee will consider a Council recommendation to conduct a Community Services Survey on the use of television broadcasting services provided by the Logan Lake TV Society, with the survey to be administered through this committee. The committee will also review the Active Transportation Network Plan Community Survey and hold a roundtable discussion on youth services.
- Community Services Survey on Logan Lake TV Society broadcasting services
- Active Transportation Network Plan Community Survey
- Roundtable discussion regarding Youth Services
- Adoption of October 16, 2024 minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving a year-end report and financial update on the Logan Lake Municipal Campground for the 2024 season. The report details occupancy, revenue, expenses, and upgrades, and is for information only. No decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Campground revenue after expenses: $88,192, up $29,628 from 2023
- Campground open 167 nights, 16 more than 2023, with 83% adjusted occupancy
- E-bike rentals started July 15, 2024, generating $1,040 in revenue
- Campground expansion ongoing, including new washroom and shower house
- Firewood sales increased to $3,635 from $1,290 in 2023
Regular Council
Logan Lake Council will consider approving a five-year lease with FortisBC for space on the TV tower, ratify a defeated telephone poll on purple lighting, and discuss letters about building inspection services, outdoor volleyball courts, and tennis/pickleball court upgrades. The meeting also includes a cheque presentation from the Lions Club and routine adoption of minutes.
- FortisBC tower lease: $400/month, 5-year term, renewable up to 20 years
- Ratification of telephone poll on purple municipal hall lighting (defeated 2-4)
- TNRD building inspection service contract for 2025 and beyond
- Request for additional outdoor volleyball courts and accessories
- Tennis and pickleball court upgrades request
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving an update from the Director of Public Works and Recreation covering recent infrastructure projects, utility repairs, and recreation facility upgrades. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes. No new business or correspondence for action is listed.
- Topaz Crescent Infrastructure Improvement Project: water main replacement, curb/gutter, paving scheduled Nov 4
- Gravel crushing completed under budget at $94,363
- Campground expansion: 19 sites created, project costs $372,695 of $992,300 allotted
- Jasper Reservoir security fencing contract awarded to APNA fencing
- Sewer aeration diffusers project tender scheduled for mid-December
Regular Council
Logan Lake Council will hear an RCMP update, consider naming a proposed Nature Trail through the Wetlands after Shayne Hardy, and vote on adopting a Respectful Workplace Policy that would replace the current Human Rights Policy. They will also receive reports on the Active Transportation Network Plan, the Light Up for Christmas contest, and the third quarter financial report. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations.
- RCMP Logan Lake Detachment update by Cpl Gill
- Recommendation to name proposed Nature Trail through the Wetlands after Shayne Hardy
- Adoption of Respectful Workplace Policy and repeal of Human Rights Policy
- Active Transportation Network Plan - Engagement Plan report
- Third Quarter Financial Report for period ended September 30, 2024
Executive, Policy, and Relationship Building Committee
The Executive, Policy, and Relationship Building Committee will consider a recommendation to name the proposed Nature Trail through the Wetlands after Shayne Hardy, discuss a UBCM/LGMA discussion paper on changes to the elected official responsible conduct framework, and review a draft Respectful Workplace Policy. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, and a closed session for labour relations.
- Recommendation to name proposed Nature Trail through the Wetlands after Shayne Hardy
- Discussion of UBCM/LGMA paper on responsible conduct framework changes for elected officials
- Review of draft Respectful Workplace Policy
- Notice to proceed in camera for labour relations (Section 90(1)(c))
Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee
The Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss environmental wayfinding signs, referencing a 2022 signs database. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the August 30, 2024 meeting, where the committee recommended naming a proposed nature trail through the wetlands after Shayne Hardy.
- Discussion regarding Environmental Wayfinding Signs, with reference to the Current Signs Database Logan Lake 2022
- Adoption of minutes from August 30, 2024 meeting
- Previous recommendation to name the proposed 1.5 km nature trail through the wetlands after Shayne Hardy
Youth and Community Services Committee
The Youth and Community Services Committee is meeting to review a letter from The Why regarding a proposal for an additional community garden. The proposal includes applying for a $20,000 BC Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Letter 285 from The Why regarding Community Gardens Proposal
- Proposal to apply for $20,000 BC Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
- Plan to build a second community garden with 15 spaces, with a 'grow one for yourself, one to donate' model
- Adoption of minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a delegation from the Logan Lake Curling Club about the 2024-2025 season and to consider a resolution pertaining to the club. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a question period. No new business or unfinished business is listed.
- Delegation: Ann Johnson, VP Logan Lake Curling Club, update on 2024-2025 season
- Resolution pertaining to Logan Lake Curling Club
- Adoption of October 1, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular Council
The Logan Lake Council will consider administrative reports on permanent lighting for municipal facilities, including quotes from Big Star Lights, and a grant-in-aid amendment request from the Meadow Creek Golf Club. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, correspondence for information, and a notice to proceed to a closed in-camera session regarding land matters.
- Administrative report on Municipal Facilities Permanent Lighting with Big Star Lights Company portfolio and quotes
- Meadow Creek Golf Club Grant-in-Aid Amendment Request
- Correspondence: Youth Parliament of BC membership invitation
- Correspondence: Tourism Growth Program application update
- Notice to proceed to in-camera session re: land acquisition/disposition (Section 90(1)(e))
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Logan Lake Lions Club and Logan Lake Arts Council proposing a community grandstand at Maggs Park. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other new or unfinished business listed.
- Delegation from Ronald McGivern (Lions Club) and Valarie Cephas (Arts Council) on potential Community Grandstand at Maggs Park
- Request for financial and in-kind support for the grandstand project
- Adoption of September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular Council
Logan Lake Council will hear presentations from Enbridge on a regional pipeline expansion and from the Kamloops Triathlon Club about the June triathlon. They will also consider a development permit application for 123 Hillcrest Road. The agenda includes correspondence on pigeon events, infrastructure investment, and delinquent taxes, but no new business or bylaws.
- Development Permit Application DP2024-02 (123 Hillcrest Road)
- Enbridge regional update on Sunrise Expansion Program (pipeline loop near Logan Lake)
- Kamloops Triathlon Club update on June triathlon
- Letter from Concerned Citizens of Logan Lake re High Flyer Pigeon events
- Letter from City of Merritt re burden of delinquent taxes
Special Council
Council is considering a recommendation to hold a by-election on November 23, 2024, to fill one councillor vacancy. The proposal includes appointing Laurel Grimm as Chief Election Officer and Wade Archambault as Deputy Chief Election Officer, with set remuneration rates. The estimated cost of the by-election is approximately $13,000.
- Proposed by-election date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
- Appointment of Laurel Grimm as Chief Election Officer and Wade Archambault as Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Estimated by-election expenses of approximately $13,000
- Remuneration rates: CEO $1,200; DCEO $900; Election Official $600
- Election Procedures Bylaw 832, 2018 (c) attached for reference
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a delegation from Brett Hanna of the Kamloops Disc Golf Club regarding a donation of disc golf baskets to the Highland Valley Outdoor Association. The agenda includes adoption of the August 13, 2024 minutes, which detail wildfire trail rehabilitation progress. No other new business or correspondence for action is listed.
- Delegation: Brett Hanna, Kamloops Disc Golf Club, update on donation of disc golf baskets to Highland Valley Outdoor Association
- Adoption of August 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Minutes include wildfire mitigation update: Tremont Creek Wildfire (62,542 ha) impacted 62.7 km of trails; 13 km of mountain bike trails reconstructed, 5 outhouses rebuilt, 19 of 36 culverts installed
Regular Council
This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items. Council will receive information about two proposed wind projects near Logan Lake, consider recommendations for memorial chairs and a Truth and Reconciliation Day event, and hear reports on an Ironstone Park survey and the 5-year infrastructure plan.
- Highland Valley Wind Project (up to 200 MW, ~31 turbines) notice from Capstone Infrastructure
- Mount Mable Wind Project notice from Capstone Infrastructure
- Recommendation to purchase and install memorial chairs for four former councillors
- Recommendation to hold a National Truth and Reconciliation Day event on September 26, 2024
- Report on Ironstone Park survey results
Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee
The Education and Environmental Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss the naming of a proposed nature trail through the wetlands, following a June tour of the campground expansion and trail route. The agenda includes a verbal update on that tour and adoption of the June minutes. No correspondence for action or in-camera items are listed. The meeting is largely routine, with the trail naming as the main substantive item.
- Verbal update on June 28, 2024 tour of campground expansion and proposed nature trail through wetlands
- Discussion on naming of proposed nature trail through the wetlands
- Adoption of June 28, 2024 committee minutes
Executive, Policy, and Relationship Building Committee
The Executive, Policy, and Relationship Building Committee will discuss memorial dedication furniture samples, plans for National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, 2024, and the Special Event Permit policy for use of public property. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 26, 2024 minutes.
- Discussion of memorial dedication furniture samples from Wishbone Ltd., including JEM lounge chairs, rocking chairs, and side tables
- Discussion regarding National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2024
- Discussion of the Special Event Permit policy, which requires $2,000,000 liability insurance and an application three weeks prior to the event
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Kyle Gillich of Forsite Consultants Ltd. on wildfire mitigation and trails rehabilitation, including post-wildfire recovery of recreation trails. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes. No other new business or correspondence for action is listed.
- Presentation on wildfire mitigation and trails rehabilitation by Forsite Consultants
- Adoption of July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Update on Tremont Creek Wildfire (2021) recovery: 62.7 km of trails impacted
- Rehabilitation progress: 5 outhouses, 19 of 36 culverts, 13 km of mountain bike trails
- Planned 2024-2025 work: gun range hut, salvage harvest, trail finishing
Regular Council
Logan Lake Council will hold a public hearing on a development variance permit for 444 Opal Drive, hear a delegation from BluEarth Renewables and the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council about a proposed solar generation project, and consider several administrative reports including a fire engine replacement RFP and the second quarter financial report. The meeting also includes adoption of a fire department regulations amendment bylaw and correspondence items such as a disc golf basket donation request.
- Public hearing for Development Variance Permit DVP 24-01 at 444 Opal Drive to increase accessory building floor area from 50m² to 71.3m²
- Delegation from BluEarth Renewables and Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council on proposed 104 MW solar project 5 km north of Logan Lake
- Fire Department Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 930, 2024 for reconsideration and adoption
- Administrative report on Engine 1 Replacement Request for Proposal
- Second Quarter Financial Report for period ended June 30, 2024
Youth and Community Services Committee
The Youth and Community Services Committee will receive updates on the Ironstone Park Survey and the Accessibility Survey. The Ironstone Park Survey gathered 86 responses on park amenities and design preferences, while the Accessibility Survey collected 25 responses on barriers to District facilities and programs. No new business or correspondence for action is listed.
- Ironstone Park Survey: 86 responses; top amenities include playground equipment (65), benches/seating (44), restrooms (39), picnic area (38), covered shelter (37)
- Ironstone Park Survey: 62 respondents want park to cater to children 6-12 years; 46 for 0-5 years; 25 for teens
- Accessibility Survey: 25 responses; 7 identify as persons with disabilities; barriers reported include brick walkways, lack of door openers, and uneven surfaces
- Accessibility Survey: top destinations needing improved accessibility include medical buildings, post offices, recreation facilities, and places where people shop
- Accessibility Survey: 22 respondents use a car, 15 walk; 12 visit District facilities weekly
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from Brett Hanna of the Kamloops Disc Golf Club about Copper Ridge Disc Golf upgrades and the 2024 Tournament Capital Open. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 18, 2024 minutes. No new or unfinished business items are listed.
- Delegation: Brett Hanna, Kamloops Disc Golf Club, on Copper Ridge Disc Golf upgrades and 2024 Tournament Capital Open
- Adoption of June 18, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular Council
The Logan Lake Regular Council meeting on July 16, 2024, includes decisions on development permits for a duplex lot subdivision at 254 Calcite Drive and a variance at 444 Opal Drive, contract awards for the Topaz Crescent infrastructure project and campground expansion, and first readings of Fire Department Bylaw 930. Council will also consider recommendations to increase the Annie Logan Scholarship to $1,000 and approve a Pets in Workplace Policy, plus correspondence on a 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement.
- Development Permit 2024-01 for duplex lot subdivision at 254 Calcite Drive
- Development Variance Permit DVP24-01 for 444 Opal Drive
- Topaz Crescent Infrastructure Improvement Project change orders
- Campground Expansion contract award for remainder of project
- Fire Department Officer Appointment and Regulations Amendment Bylaw 930, 2024 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading