McBride public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 Annual Water Report and consider a sign permit for 476 Main Street. They will also discuss awarding a business façade improvement grant to Mazereeuw Contracting.
- Approval of 2023 Annual Water Report
- Business Façade Improvement Program grant of up to $5,000 for 476 Main Street
- Sign permit application for 476 Main Street
- Discussion of 2024 UBCM Convention meeting requests
- Proposed office closure on July 19, 2024
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee will receive updates on the visitmcbride.ca website upgrade and a proposal to refresh the McBride Solar System Walk on Main Street. Members will also discuss the Robson Valley Mountain Bike Film and preparations for the September 26 Tourism Summit.
- visitmcbride.ca website upgrade project update from KIMBO Design Inc.
- Solar System Walk refresh proposal by Matthew Wheeler
- $5,000 expenditure from MRDT reserves for the Robson Valley Mountain Bike Film
- McBride Tourism Summit scheduled for September 26, 2024
- Update on the Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station project
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council will meet to consider approving the 2023 Annual Report. The meeting also includes a recommendation to move into an in-camera session to discuss labour relations and municipal service negotiations.
- Approval of the Village of McBride 2023 Annual Report
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and employee relations
- In-camera session regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
Council will receive updates on the Robson Valley Legacies senior housing development and UNBC research regarding local water and climate data. The meeting also includes a report on a promotional mountain bike film and a request to paint village fire hydrants.
- Robson Valley Legacies senior housing development progress report
- UNBC presentation on water, climate change, and wildfire research
- Proposed $5,000 contribution from tax reserves for a mountain bike film
- Request by Whistle Stop Gallery to paint village fire hydrants
- Year-to-date building permit statistics through May 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several correspondence items, including a request for support for Little Munchkins Daycare and a grant for the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce. They will also consider a business façade improvement grant and a proposal for an orange crosswalk for Truth and Reconciliation Day.
- $250 Grant-in-Aid for Canada Day celebrations
- Up to $5,000 grant for façade improvements at 1098 NE Frontage Road
- Letter of support for Little Munchkins Daycare additional space
- Letter of support for McBride Community Forest Corp. water upgrade
- Proposal for an orange crosswalk near McBride Elementary School
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting on June 14, 2024, includes a request to enter an In-Camera session. This session is for discussing litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality and receiving solicitor-client privileged advice.
- In-Camera session regarding litigation or potential litigation
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2024. The agenda focuses on waiving notice to hold an in-camera session regarding labor relations, litigation, and municipal service negotiations.
- Recommendation to waive notice of the special meeting
- In-camera session regarding labor or employee relations
- In-camera session regarding litigation or potential litigation
- In-camera session regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council will meet to consider the approval of the 2023 draft consolidated financial statements prepared by KPMG LLP. These statements cover the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and include the village's statement of financial position and operations.
- Approval of 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG LLP
- Review of 2023 annual surplus of $2,215,505
- Review of 2023 total revenue of $3,867,135
- Review of 2023 total expenditures of $2,548,835
- Discussion of investment in McBride Community Forest Corporation
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will consider the adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw. Council will also discuss registering for a virtual BC Hydro operations update meeting scheduled for May 15.
- Bylaw 827, 2024: Five-Year Financial Plan 2024–2028
- Bylaw 828, 2024: Tax Rate Bylaw 2024
- Registration for BC Hydro’s Columbia and Duncan Operations Update Meeting
Special Council Meeting
Council will receive a presentation of the draft 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements from KPMG. The meeting also includes second and third readings for the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw.
- Presentation of draft 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements by KPMG
- Bylaw 827, 2024: Five Year Financial Plan 2024–2028 (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 828, 2024: Tax Rate Bylaw 2024 (second and third readings)
- Review of public input regarding the 2024 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering a direct award to McElhanney to review the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. This review aims to ensure compliance with new provincial housing legislation and modernize community goals. The project would be funded by a $150,000 grant from the Ministry of Housing, Local Government Initiatives Fund.
- Direct award to McElhanney for $146,055
- Review of Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws
- Funding via Ministry of Housing, Local Government Initiatives Fund
- Public hearing and consultation process included in project scope
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw for first reading. Other business includes organizing a community clean-up event and discussing regional agriculture and transit support.
- First reading of Bylaw 827, 2024 (Five Year Financial Plan 2024–2028)
- First reading of Bylaw 828, 2024 (Tax Rate Bylaw 2024)
- Support for Robson Valley Community Services grant to Infrastructure Canada
- Proposed $500 donation to McBride Secondary School 2024 Awards Program
- Organization of Community Clean Up 2024 for May 25
Special Council Meeting
Council will consider several requests from the McBride Elks and Royal Purple regarding the Pioneer Days event scheduled for May 31 to June 2, 2024. Items include street closures, park usage, and a grant-in-aid application. The meeting also includes a request for an in-camera session regarding labour and municipal service negotiations.
- $250 Grant-in-Aid to McBride Elks & Royal Purple for Pioneer Days
- Temporary street closures on Main Street and Holdway Street
- Beer Garden Endorsement for Pioneer Days
- Use of Steve Kolida Park Pavilion power for a memorial service on May 18, 2024
- Assessment of Bill Clark Memorial Baseball Park and Steve Kolida Park Horseshoe Pits
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will discuss a grant application for an alternate community water source feasibility study. They will also consider purchasing a new zero-turn mower and funding welcome bags for a local tourism event.
- Grant application for up to $150,000 for an Alternate Community Water Source Feasibility Study
- Pre-approval of a 2024 Stihl RZ560 Zero Turn Mower for $15,299.99
- Spending up to $400 for 2024 Rendezvous welcome bags
- Update on the McBride Charlie Leake Fuel System Enhancement Project
- Review of year-to-date building statistics through March 2024
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole received a presentation regarding the budget development process for the upcoming five-year financial plan. Financial Consultant Karen Stahl reviewed budget reporting tools and the next steps for developing capital and operating plans.
- Presentation of Draft 2024 - 2028 5 Year Financial Plan
- Review of Consolidated Budget Summary for General Government, Sewer, and Water funds
- Discussion of upcoming Capital Plan Schedule Development and budget development cycles
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear a presentation regarding the Airport Project and consider a request to support a grant for kitchen upgrades at the Dunster Schoolhouse. The meeting also includes various departmental reports and a proposal to cancel the May 14 meeting.
- Presentation regarding Airport Project by Stieg Hoeg
- Letter of support for Dunster Schoolhouse Community Kitchen upgrades
- Renewal of Union of BC Municipalities annual membership
- Cancellation of the May 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
- Finance Department Report covering February 23 to March 20, 2024
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee is reviewing progress on the 2024 MRDT One-Year Tactical Plan and the visitmcbride.ca website update. Members are also discussing new grant applications for airport fuel systems and community re-greening. Additionally, the committee is considering a request to cost-share welcome bags for a provincial equine event.
- Rynic consulting contract for 2024 MRDT Tactical Plan ($70,500)
- KIMBO Design website update for visitmcbride.ca
- Proposed $400 cost-share for Back Country Horsemen of BC welcome bags
- Grant application for McBride Charlie Leake Field Cardlock Fuel System
- Estimated mosquito control costs between $90,000 and $345,000 annually
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering updates to its banking signing authorities and the acquisition of a Scotiabank debit card. These changes aim to ensure continuous cheque-signing capacity and facilitate faster bill payments.
- Proposal to add Public Works Manager Brian Taphorn as a signing authority on Scotiabank, MFA, and National Bank of Canada accounts
- Proposal to authorize Finance Coordinator Sherri Flynn to acquire a Scotiabank debit card for the general chequing account
- Discussion regarding debit card use for bill payments and deposits following the Scotiabank branch move to Prince George
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider a two-year extension for a Temporary Use Permit for an Air B&B at 210 Main Street. They will also discuss applying for a $50,000 economic development grant and adopting an emergency program amendment.
- Temporary Use Permit extension for Air B&B at 210 Main Street ($500 fee)
- Bylaw 824, 2024 - Emergency Program Amendment
- Application for $50,000 Northern Development Initiative Trust grant
- Beer Garden Endorsement for Veneer Kings Hockey Tournament
- Building statistics showing one $15,000 sundeck permit year-to-date
Special Council Meeting
Council is considering an application for a water feasibility study through a provincial climate adaptation program. Other items include a contract for a tax tactical plan and a grant for a local basketball team.
- Authorize up to $10,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for a water feasibility study application
- Contract with Rynic consulting for the 2024 Municipal and Regional District Tax Tactical Plan
- $250 Grant-in-Aid for the McBride Mustangs Basketball Team travel expenses
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 826, 2024 - Public Notice
- Approval of Village office closure on March 28, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider three readings of Emergency Program Amendment Bylaw 824, 2024. They will also discuss the McBride Community Market's use of the Steve Kolida Park Pavilion and a request from the Back Country Horsemen of BC.
- Emergency Program Amendment Bylaw 824, 2024 (first, second, and third readings)
- Use of Steve Kolida Park Pavilion for McBride Community Market (June 21 – August 30, 2024)
- Back Country Horsemen of BC event request (May 23-26, 2024)
- Public Works Report to February 27, 2024
- In-Camera session regarding labour relations and government negotiations
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the first draft of the 2024 operating budget, including sewer and water budgets. They are also discussing the second draft of the 2024-2028 Capital Plan.
- 2024 Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
- 2024-2028 Capital Plan 2nd Draft discussion
- Sewer Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
- Water Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
Special Council Meeting
McBride Council is meeting to discuss approving two UBCM grant applications. These grants would fund emergency operations training and equipment, as well as improvements to development permit and subdivision approval processes.
- UBCM Emergency Operations Centres Equipment & Training grant application (up to $30,000)
- UBCM Local Government Development Approvals grant application (up to $150,000)
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering a five-year loan from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC to purchase a 2024 Hyundai HL930A Wheel Loader and two broom attachments. The meeting also includes discussions on tourism grants, municipal conference attendance, and a presentation on mosquito control.
- Proposed $259,501.75 loan for 2024 Hyundai HL930A Wheel Loader and Tysea broom attachments
- $165,000 grant application support for the PacifiCan Tourism Growth Program
- Presentation by Morrow BioScience regarding municipal mosquito control options
- Approval of attendance for Mayor, Council, and CAO at the 2024 FCM Annual Conference
- Approval of attendance for Mayor, Council, and CAO at the 2024 NCLGA AGM & Convention
Special Council Meeting
Council will hold a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2024 preliminary operational and capital budgets. The meeting also includes a proposal to purchase a new loader and pickup broom for $234,875.00.
- Purchase of 2024 HL930A Loader & Pickup Broom from Woodland Equipment Inc. for $234,875.00
- Discussion of 2024 Preliminary Operational and Capital Budgets
- Renshaw Trail update regarding McKale River bridge damage and seasonal closure
- Correspondence regarding Clyde Creek Carbon Vault trial
- Review of 2024 Housing Summit Webinar
Committee of the Whole Council Meeting
The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the preliminary 2024 capital and operational budget reports. This meeting served as a discussion session for the upcoming year's financial planning.
- 2024 Preliminary Capital Budget discussion
- 2024 Preliminary Operational Budget discussion
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a grant application for a Main Street lighting replacement project. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 budget schedule and potential funding for community re-greening and grant writing support.
- Main Street Lighting Replacement Project (Phase 2, Option A) grant application up to $246,835
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 825, 2024 final reading and adoption
- Public Notice Bylaw No. 826, 2024 first, second, and third readings
- Grant writing support application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for $8,000
- BC Hydro Community ReGreening program application for up to $7,500
Special Council Meeting
The Village is discussing a report to ensure a reliable drinking water supply during a continuous State of Local Emergency. The proposal includes drilling a test well approximately 700 metres upstream from the Lower Dam to find an alternate water source.
- Proposed test well drilling quote from Anderson Water Services: $48,840.00 (6") or $71,190.00 (8")
- Proposed pump quote from Aqua North Water Systems: $27,000.00
- Estimated road building cost: approximately $3,500.00
- R. Radloff & Associates cost estimate: $346,650.00
- Growing Communities Fund allocation: $780,000.00 received in March 2023
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee is reviewing 2023 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) spending and the 2024 tactical plan awaiting DestinationBC approval. Members are also discussing ongoing grant-funded projects and a vacancy for the Committee Chair position.
- 2023 MRDT spending: $10,000 for visitmcbride.ca website revamp
- 2023 MRDT spending: $3,873.78 for brochures (Yellowhead Ski Club, Solar System Walk, and McBride Mountain Trails)
- 2023 MRDT spending: $1,888.12 for McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association tradeshows
- Ongoing project: McBride Charlie Leake Field Runway and Airside Rehabilitation
- Ongoing project: Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider amendments to the Sign Bylaw and a potential grant application for ornamental streetlight installation on Main Street. Other items include approving attendance at a natural resources forum and supporting a Destination BC grant for the Visitor Information Centre.
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 825, 2024 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading)
- Main Street Revitalization Capital Program grant application for ornamental streetlights
- Attendance at the 21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George
- Letter of support for McBride & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the 2024 Destination BC Grant
- Repeal of resolution 071114.23 regarding Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 819, 2023