Port McNeill public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting will address a request for the fourth reading of Bylaw No. 734, 2025, regarding municipal fees and charges. Council will also receive a request to allow backyard hens and a request for weekly garbage pickup.
- Fourth reading of Bylaw No. 734, 2025 Fees and Charges
- Request from Emily Ashford to amend Bylaw 722 to allow 2-4 backyard hens
- Request from Rebekka Symons for weekly garbage collection
- Correspondence from City of Williams Lake regarding Bill M216 (Professional Reliance Act)
Harbour Advisory Group
The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to review the November 2025 Harbour Authority report and establish meeting dates for 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adopting the previous meeting's minutes.
- Review of November 2025 Harbour Authority Report
- Determination of 2026 Meeting Dates
- Adoption of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Council
The Port McNeill Regular Council will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the November 25 meeting. Council will review correspondence about Bill M216 and receive reports on ATV use, public works, the harbour authority, fire rescue, community development, and animal control. A key item is the request for second and third readings of Bylaw No. 734, 2025 Fees and Charges.
- Request for Second and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 734, 2025 Fees and Charges
- Report on Mid Island ATV Club and Off‑Road Vehicles (ORV) in town limits
- November 2026 Public Works report
- November 2025 Harbour Authority report
- November 2025 Port McNeill Fire Rescue Operations report
Regular Council
The Port McNeill Council will discuss the fourth reading of the Official Community Plan and the first reading of a new Fees and Charges bylaw. The body will also review the 2026 Tourism Advisory Commission budget and various departmental reports.
- Fourth Reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 733, 2025
- First Reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 734, 2025
- Tourism Advisory Commission 2026 Budget with total revenues of $44,800
- Grant-in-Aid application from Gate House Community Association for Missoula Children’s Theatre
- Rental request from Port McNeill Pickleball Club for the old school
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review the draft proposal to operate a weekly community climbing night at the North Island Secondary School (NISS) gym. The committee will also consider the proposed dates for its 2026 meetings. The remaining agenda items are routine matters such as adopting the agenda, minutes and handling correspondence.
- NISS Climbing Wall Proposal – draft request for a once‑per‑week community climbing night (no fee, costs to be covered by a community passion project grant)
- Proposed 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting dates
Harbour Advisory Group
The Harbour Advisory Group will review monthly reports on harbour operations, including safety incidents, spills, and vessel concerns. The agenda includes items such as a Christmas light-up event, parking lot expansion, and the removal of a shower building.
- Review of May, June, July, and September Harbour Authority reports
- Christmas light-up event proposal
- Parking lot A expansion discussion
- Shower building removal discussion
- Review of harbour safety incidents and spills
Tourism Advisory Committee
At its November 12, 2025 meeting, the Port McNeill Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, receive petitions, correspondence, and table items, and answer public questions. The committee will also review 2026 project ideas as new business. No specific resolutions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It will consider petitions, delegations, correspondence, table items, reports, bylaws, old business, and new business. The meeting will also include a public and media Q&A session before adjournment.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes of the September 22, 2025 meeting
- Consider petitions and delegations
- Review old business items from previous meeting
- Discuss new business items
Public Hearing
The Town of Port McNeill is conducting a public hearing to consider adopting Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 733, 2025. If adopted, this bylaw will repeal and replace the previous Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 704, 2021.
- Proposed adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 733, 2025
- Proposed repeal of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 704, 2021
- Public hearing for resident testimony on the proposed OCP amendment
Regular Council
The Regular Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from recent meetings, receive reports on public works, fire rescue, animal control and community development, and consider two bylaw readings. A key item is a staff report requesting variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021 for a proposed workshop/garage at 2120 Bayview Drive. Council may approve the variances, refer them to the Advisory Planning Committee, or deny them.
- Request for Fourth Reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025
- Request for Third Reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 733, 2025
- Variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021 for 2120 Bayview Drive workshop/garage
- Adoption of minutes from September 5, 2025 Special, September 9, 2025 Regular, and October 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole meetings
- Reports on September 2025 Public Works, Fire Rescue Operations, Animal Control, and Community Development & Engagement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a staff request to set new fees and charges for various municipal services. Council will discuss the proposed updates to schedules covering solid waste, sewer, water, recreation, administration and building permits. The meeting also includes reports on the 2026 capital budget, the town’s 60th birthday celebration planning, and a memorandum of understanding with the Port McNeill Skatepark Committee.
- Proposed fees and charges for solid waste, sewer and water services (Schedules A‑C)
- Revised recreation fees (Schedule D) including community hall and pool rates
- Updated administration fees (Schedule E) such as bylaw amendment application fees
- New building permit fee schedule (Schedule F) with minimum fee and value‑based rates
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Port McNeill and the Port McNeill Skatepark Committee
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review comments on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan draft and consider suggestions for a recreation coordinator. It will also discuss the Port Hardy recreation delegation, track‑and‑field rules, and a possible community garden at Broughton Park. New business includes criteria for metal display content and Google Drive access.
- Comments & recommendations on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan draft (motion 21/2025)
- Suggestions for key roles and duties of the proposed Recreation Coordinator
- Port Hardy Recreation Delegation discussion (motion 17/2025)
- Track and Field Rules update (motion 10/2025)
- Possible community garden at Broughton Park (new business)
Harbour Advisory Group
The Harbour Advisory Group will review the summer report prepared by Duncan and evaluate the summer student program. Members will also discuss any maintenance needs for the docks and the progress of boat launch repairs. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion.
- Summer report from Duncan
- Summer student program review
- Maintenance items for docks
- Boat launch repairs progress
Regular Council
The Port McNeill Council will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the August 12 regular meeting and the August 20 special meeting. Reports will be presented on housing needs, public works, the harbour authority, fire rescue, community development, and animal control. A proposed change to Draft Procedure Bylaw 732, 2025 will be discussed, followed by a request for its third reading.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 regular meeting and August 20, 2025 special meeting
- Review OCP Updates – Housing Needs report
- Consider proposed change to Draft Procedure Bylaw 732, 2025
- Request third reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025
Special Council
The Special Council will review a staff report on the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund Capital Infrastructure Stream. The report outlines an opportunity for the Town of Port McNeill to apply for up to $7 million in grant funding for recreation, tourism, and cultural projects. Council is asked to support the application and agree to manage the grant and any cost overruns.
- Apply for up to $7 million grant from the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund – Capital Infrastructure Stream
- Support grant management and cover any cost overruns if the application is successful
- Discuss eligibility of recreation, tourism, and cultural infrastructure projects
Special Council
The Special Council will meet to conduct general business and address agenda items. The meeting includes a public announcement regarding the honorary title of Freedom of the Town.
- Granting of the key to the Town and honorary title of Freedom of the Town to John Motherwell
Regular Council
Port McNeill Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear petitions and correspondence, and review several reports including the 2025 Operating Budget to Actuals, the RCMP Q1 report, and the July Public Works update. The council will also receive a staff report on the remaining 2025 Passion Project funds. The only formal bylaw action on the agenda is a request for a second reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025.
- Request for Second Reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025
- 2025 Operating Budget to Actuals (Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2025)
- Port McNeill RCMP Q1 report (Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2025)
- July 2025 Public Works report
- Staff report on 2025 Passion Project funds
Special Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed is an in-camera session regarding the security of municipal property.
- In-camera discussion regarding the security of the property of the municipality
Regular Council
The Port McNeill Council will consider a Temporary Use Permit for an Airbnb short‑term rental at 2087 Pioneer Hill Drive, with options to approve for up to three years or deny the application. Council will also review a request to support an application to the BC Housing Community Housing Fund for new seniors‑housing units on the town‑owned parcel at 1820 Furney Place. A first reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025 will be presented, and reports from Public Works and other departments will be discussed.
- Temporary Use Permit (Airbnb) application for 2087 Pioneer Hill Drive – approve or deny
- Request for Council support to apply to the Community Housing Fund for seniors housing at 1820 Furney Place
- First reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 732, 2025
- Public Works report on fleet maintenance and service updates
Regular Council
Council will discuss the 2024 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report and Statement of Financial Position. The body is also considering the approval of Respect in the Workplace Policy No. 20250508.
- Approval of Respect in the Workplace Policy No. 20250508
- Review of 2024 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report & SOFI
- Recommendations from the June 5, 2025 Harbour Advisory Group
- Grant in Aid donation request of $900 from Tri-Port Moto Cross for a Level 3 First Aid Kit
- In-camera discussion regarding acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review the Parks Recreation and Culture Plan and discuss the criteria and budget for Passion Projects. The body will also address Track and Field rules and a delegation from Port Hardy Recreation.
- Review and discussion of Parks Recreation and Culture Plan
- Action on Track and Field Rules
- Discussion on Passion Projects criteria, budget, and process
- Port Hardy Recreation Delegation
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee will consider several items, including signage for Beach Drive walking trails, a bike trail on Malcolm, a follow‑up from the Chamber, and an update on Telegraph Cove. The committee will also review old business such as the town map, Driftscape project, influencer trip, and harbour signage. Standard agenda items like adopting the agenda, minutes, correspondence and bylaws will be addressed.
- Beach Drive Walking Trails (Signage)
- Bike Trail on Malcolm
- Chamber Follow Up
- Telegraph Cove Update
- Harbour Signage (old business)
Regular Council
The Regular Council meeting will review several reports, consider a Development Permit for expanding the Canada Post building at 1603 McNeill Road, evaluate a Temporary Use Permit application for 2087 Pioneer Hill Drive, discuss a funding application for a senior’s housing feasibility study, and address new business including 2025 UBCM Convention meeting requests.
- Development Permit application for 1603 McNeill Road (Canada Post expansion)
- Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application for 2087 Pioneer Hill Drive
- FCM Funding Application – Senior’s Housing Feasibility Study
- Correspondence regarding 2025 Grants to Community Partners (Gate House Community Association)
- 2025 UBCM Convention meeting requests
Harbour Advisory Group
The Harbour Advisory Group is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and operational matters. The body will review the expansion of Parking Lot A and the demolition of the old shower building. Discussions will also cover boat launch ramp repairs and a summer break for the group.
- Parking Lot A Expansion discussion
- Old Shower Building Demolition discussion
- Boat Launch Ramp Repairs