Port McNeill public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This is a special meeting of the Port McNeill Council. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and a request to enter an in-camera session regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation.
- In-camera session regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
Regular Council
Council will discuss a $20,000 grant application for the North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society to renovate an accessible multi-use space. They will also consider a request to waive Old School Gym rental fees for tennis and pickleball programs.
- North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society $20,000 Covid-19 Grant-in-Aid application
- K. Poon request to waive Old School Gym rental fees ($155.00 per week value)
- Draft Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 714, 2022
- Draft Policy: Payment Processing and Due Dates
- November 2022 Cheque Listing report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a report regarding new provincial requirements for municipal codes of conduct. Council must decide whether to adopt or review a code of conduct by May 8, 2023. The meeting also includes discussions on fiber optic installation and tourism appointments.
- Discussion of new legislative requirements for a Council Code of Conduct
- Delegation regarding Connected Coast Fiber Optic Installation
- Request for a new municipal appointment to the Vancouver Island North Tourism Advisory Committee
- Report on OptionPay
- Report on OrcaFest
Harbour Advisory Group Meeting
The Harbour Advisory Group met to review reports regarding the Parking Lot B Redevelopment Project and shower building design quotes. The group also discussed a proposal for boat launch dredging and potential future planning meetings with other advisory committees.
- Parking Lot B Redevelopment Project report
- Shower Building Design Quotes report
- Proposal for Boat Launch Dredging
- Discussion of January planning meeting with Parks, Tourism, and Museum groups
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is reviewing its long-term strategy and vision goals. Members are also discussing short-term priorities, including an inventory of park assets and outreach to other advisory groups.
- Review of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Strategy and Vision
- Discussion of park asset inventory including physical spaces, facilities, lands, and people
- Updates on outreach to Tourism Advisory Committee and Harbour Advisory Group
- Discussion regarding a Youth Liaison via NISS
- Review of short-term, medium, and long-term community goals
Regular Council
Council is considering funding increases for the Parking Lot B expansion and the Harbour shower and bathroom building upgrade. The meeting also includes reports on BC Hydro's LED street light conversion and animal control activity.
- Request for decision on Parking Lot B expansion, with quotes averaging $110,000
- Request for decision on Harbour shower and bathroom building upgrade, with quotes reaching $130,000+
- BC Hydro LED conversion of street lights on wooden poles starting December 5, 2022
- Animal Control report covering 101 calls from June 2022 to November 2022
- Final reading of Bylaw No. 715, 2022 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular Council
The Council will review a draft Parks and Recreation Committee bylaw and a new Council Device Policy. The meeting also includes reports on economic development, the harbour, and visitor experience.
- Draft Bylaw No. 715, 2022 (Parks and Recreation Committee)
- Draft Council Device Policy
- 2023 Vancouver Island Regional Library Board appointments
- Old School Heating report
- Harbour Staff Report for October 2022
Harbour Advisory Group Meeting
The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to discuss several ongoing and new harbour projects. Topics include the Parking Lot B Redevelopment Project and a proposal for boat launch dredging.
- Parking Lot B Redevelopment Project meeting
- Proposal for Boat Launch Dredging
- Shower Building Design Quotes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will conduct organizational business, including the election of officers. Members will also discuss the committee's strategy and vision and the appointment of a Youth Liaison.
- Election of Chair, Co-Chair, and Recording Secretary
- Establishment of meeting dates for 2022 and 2023
- Discussion of Youth Liaison
- Discussion of Committee Strategy and Vision