Creston public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Creston Town Council meets Dec. 20, 2022, to adopt recommendations from committee meetings, including 2023 budget presentations and utility rate reviews. Council will also consider appointing Fire Chief Jared Riel as Emergency Management Program Coordinator and repealing an old emergency program bylaw. Several correspondence items, including a fire protection agreement extension and a youth employment program support request, are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2023 budget recommendations for utility and general fund services
• Approval to not amend fees in Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 1440, Water District Rates Bylaw No. 1807, and Water Rates Bylaw No. 1439
• Appointment of Jared Riel as Emergency Management Program Coordinator
• Repeal of Emergency Program Bylaw No. 1286, 1996
• Request from Regional District of Central Kootenay to extend Arrow Creek Fire Protection Agreement

Council decided not to amend fees for sewer and water utility rate bylaws for 2023. The body also appointed the Fire Chief as the Emergency Management Program Coordinator and extended a fire protection agreement with the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

• Approved not amending fees in Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1440, Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1807, and Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439
• Appointed Fire Chief Jared Riel as Emergency Management Program Coordinator
• Repealed Emergency Program Bylaw No. 1286, 1996
• Authorized one-year extension of Arrow Creek Fire Protection and Assistance Response Agreement through December 31, 2023
• Directed staff to create a municipal software reserve fund via the 2023 Budget process
• Authorized $300 for advertising in the Royal Canadian Legion's Military Service Recognition Book
• Authorized Mayor to write a letter of support for Kootenay Employment Services' Youth Employment Development Program application

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Town of Creston is holding a special Committee of the Whole meeting over three days to review and discuss the 2023 budget. The agenda includes presentations on water, sewer, solid waste, utility rates, and various general fund departments, followed by capital project reviews and a draft overall budget presentation. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and deliberation.

• 2023 Budget Presentations for water, sewer, solid waste, and utility rates
• General Fund departmental reviews: Infrastructure, General Government, Planning, Building/Bylaw, Fire, RCMP
• Review of 5-Year Financial Capital plan and New Initiatives 2023
• Presentation of draft overall budget on December 15
• Council deliberations and budget requests

The Special Committee of the Whole reviewed 2023 budget presentations for utility and general fund services. Council resolved to maintain current fees for sewer and water rate bylaws. The committee also received information on the Five Year Capital Plan and the draft overall budget.

• Resolved not to amend fees in Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1440, 1998
• Resolved not to amend fees in Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1807, 2014
• Resolved not to amend fees in Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439, 1998
• Received 2023 Budget presentations for Utility and General Fund Services for information
• Received 2022 General Fund Overview for information
• Received Five Year Capital Plan and One Time Projects review for information
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for information

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive information on a Kootenay Employment Services request for childcare space assistance at Kinsmen Park, the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, and the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Council will also consider directing staff to create a municipal software reserve fund through the 2023 budget. The meeting will recess into closed session for labour relations and land matters.

• KES childcare grant for childcare spaces at Kinsmen Park
• Multi-Modal Transportation Plan for information
• Municipal software reserve fund via 2023 budget
• 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results
• Closed meeting for labour relations and land acquisition/disposition

Council directed staff to establish a municipal software reserve fund during the 2023 Budget process. The body also received reports on the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results, and childcare space requests at Kinsmen Park.

• Directed staff to create a municipal software reserve fund through the 2023 Budget process
• Received report on KES Child Care Grant for childcare space at Kinsmen Park
• Received the Town of Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
• Received the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results

Cemetery Select Committee

The Cemetery Select Committee is meeting to discuss the history of Forest Lawn Cemetery, review its terms of reference, receive a financial update, and consider extending the columbarium on the memorial wall. The meeting includes several attached documents for review, including a development plan and an investment calculator. No delegations are scheduled.

• Review of Cemetery Select Committee Terms of Reference
• Creston Cemetery financial update
• Forest Lawn Cemetery extension of columbarium on Memorial Wall
• Attachments include 2023 CBR-24 Forest Lawn Projects and 2017 development plan

The committee appointed its leadership and reviewed the history and financial status of the cemetery service. The committee recommended that Council support the 2023 budget for Forest Lawn Cemetery.

• Appointed Arnold DeBoon as Chair and Roger Tierney as Vice Chair (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the December 12, 2022 agenda (Motion Carried)
• Recommended that Council support the 2023 Budget for Forest Lawn Cemetery

Centennial Event Advisory Committee

The Centennial Event Advisory Committee is meeting to welcome new members, review the 2023 budget for centennial celebration planning, discuss a summary of a previous idea session, and review a draft work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Review 2023 budget sheet for Centennial Celebration Planning
• Review summary of idea session from September 29, 2022
• Review draft work plan for the committee
• Welcome new members: Councillor Dumas (Vice Chair), Mel Joy (Labatt Brewery), Jesse Willicome (Creston Valley Tourism Society)

The committee reviewed the 2023 budget sheet for presentation to Council on December 13. Members discussed a draft work plan and brainstorming ideas for reconciliation events, including a play and a thanksgiving dinner.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adopted the September 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reviewed 2023 Budget Sheet for presentation to Council

Council Meeting

Creston Council will consider amending its COVID-19 immunization policies for council members, employees, and contractors, shifting from mandatory requirements to encouragement and directing destruction of immunization records. The agenda also includes a delegation on early years programs, appointments to committees, a child care needs report, and several correspondence items including a grant request and a licence of occupation for a tree chipping event.

• Amend GOV-001-061 COVID-19 Immunization Policy for Council to encourage vaccination and destroy immunization records
• Amend HUM-002-017 COVID-19 Immunization Policy for staff to encourage vaccination and destroy immunization records
• Rescind HUM-002-016 Contractor and Volunteer COVID-19 Immunization Policy and destroy declarations
• Authorize Licence of Occupation to Creston Lions Club for Millennium Park Parking Lot tree chipping event on January 7, 2023
• Consider discretionary grant to Kootenay River Secondary School for Senior Boys Volleyball Provincial Championships

Council updated immunization policies for council, staff, and contractors to encourage vaccination and ordered the destruction of immunization records. The council also ratified a collective agreement with CUPE Local 2092 and authorized the disposal of a property on Canyon Street.

• Amended COVID-19 Immunization Policy for Council to encourage vaccination and destroy records (Carried; Opposed: Elford)
• Amended COVID-19 Immunization Policy for staff to encourage vaccination and destroy records (Carried; Opposed: Elford)
• Rescinded Contractor and Volunteer COVID-19 Immunization Policy and ordered destruction of declarations (Carried; Opposed: Elford)
• Approved collective agreement with CUPE Local 2092 for March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2026 (Carried)
• Directed staff to issue notice for disposal of property at 1130 Canyon Street (Carried)
• Appointed Mel Joy and Jesse Willicome to the Centennial Event Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Mondia as representative and Mayor DeBoon as alternate for East Resource Recovery Commission (Carried)
• Authorized Licence of Occupation for Creston Lions Club tree chipping event on January 7, 2023 (Carried)

Board of Variance

The Creston Board of Variance is meeting to review the Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 and the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1854, 2017, and to discuss actions from the Housing Action Plan, undue hardship, and next mandatory meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific variance applications listed for decision.

• Review Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022
• Review Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1854, 2017
• Discuss actions out of Housing Action Plan
• Discuss undue hardship
• Adopt minutes from June 16, 2022 meeting

The Board of Variance meeting was primarily procedural. Members received updates on the adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022, and the ongoing review of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1854, 2017.

• Adopted December 5, 2022 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

Creston Council will hear delegations from WildSafeBC and Kootenay Employment Services, and consider supporting a grant application for a childcare facility on town land. Council will also vote on repealing the COVID-19 immunization policy for council members, adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, and act on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole.

• Support Kootenay Employment Services grant application for childcare facility, providing up to 1350 sq m of land at Kinsmen Park on Cedar Street
• Repeal COVID-19 Immunization Policy (GOV-001-061) for Council members
• Adopt Council Notice of Motion Policy GOV-001-039
• Adopt 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
• Adopt recommendations from Committee of the Whole, including 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey and Santa Claus Float entry

Council approved the provision of up to 850 square meters of land at Kinsmen Park for a childcare facility, pending a successful grant award. Other actions included adopting the 2023 meeting schedule and a new Notice of Motion policy. A request to repeal the COVID-19 Immunization Policy for council members was referred to staff.

• Approved up to 850 square meters of land at Kinsmen Park for Kootenay Employment Services childcare facility (Opposed: Councillor Mondia)
• Adopted Council Notice of Motion Policy GOV-001-039
• Adopted 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
• Authorized road closure of 11th Avenue North on December 3, 2022, for Santa Clause Parade
• Referred proposal to repeal COVID-19 Immunization Policy (GOV-001-061) to staff for December 6 meeting
• Adopted Recommendations 1-7 from November 15 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adopted meeting minutes from October 25 and November 8, 2022

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and seek direction on several policies, including public participation and community engagement, a notice of motion policy, and Town Hall holiday closures. They will also hear verbal reports on the proposed 2023 council schedule and the Santa Claus Parade. The meeting includes a question period and a closed session on labour relations.

• Council direction request on Public Participation and Community Engagement Policy
• Council direction request on Draft Notice of Motion Policy
• Council direction request on Town Hall 2022 Christmas Closures
• Verbal report on proposed 2023 Council Schedule
• Verbal report on Santa Claus Parade and Santa Float

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several administrative reports and directed staff to bring the 2023 Council Schedule and the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Report to future meetings. Council also received information on public engagement policies and holiday closures.

• Directed staff to bring 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Report and costs to Dec 13, 2022 meeting
• Directed staff to bring draft Notice of Motion policy (GOV-001-039) to an upcoming Council meeting
• Directed staff to bring 2023 Council Schedule to an upcoming meeting for adoption
• Directed staff to enter the Town of Creston Santa Clause Float into the Dec 3, 2022 parade
• Received for information the review of Public Participation and Community Engagement Policy (PUB-001-020)
• Received for information Town Hall holiday closures for Dec 23, Dec 26, and Jan 2
• Received verbal report regarding Nov 23, 2022 Open House on OCP, Climate Action, Housing, and Downtown Revitalization

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston is conducting a swearing-in ceremony for the Mayor-elect and several Councillor-elects. The meeting includes the signing of the Council Covenant and various administrative appointments.

• Swearing-in of Mayor-Elect Arnold DeBoon
• Swearing-in of Councillors-Elect Monique Arès, Keith Baldwin, Denise Dumas, Norm Eisler, Jim Elford, and Anthony Mondia
• Signing of the Council Covenant
• Appointment of 2022 Committee members
• Appointment of acting mayors, auditor, and signing authorities

The Town of Creston held its inaugural council meeting to swear in the Mayor and Councillors. The body adopted a council covenant and appointed representatives to various boards, committees, and commissions. Administrative appointments for the auditor and signing authorities were also finalized.

• Adopted Council Covenant for the term November 2022 to 2026
• Approved 2022/2023 Council Board Committee and Commission Appointments
• Adopted Acting Mayor's Schedule for the remainder of 2022 and 2023
• Appointed Apex Accounting Chartered Professional Accountants as Auditor through 2026
• Appointed Mayor DeBoon, Councillor Elford, Michael Moore, Steffan Klassen, and Kirsten Dunbar as signing authorities

Council Meeting

Creston Council will consider awarding a $272,266 contract for trenchless sanitary sewer repairs and a development permit for 1520 Helen Street. They will also review official results from the 2022 General Local Elections and receive correspondence about an RCMP staffing reduction.

• Contract award to Insituform Technologies Limited for trenchless sanitary sewer repair, $272,266 (excluding GST)
• Development Permit No. 08/21 for 1520 Helen Street
• 2022 General Local Elections official results and declarations
• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1967, 2022 (adoption)
• Correspondence from Minister Farnworth re: reduction of two RCMP member positions

Council approved a contract for trenchless sanitary sewer main repairs and issued a development permit for 1520 Helen Street. The council also adopted a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2023 through 2025.

• Awarded $272,266 contract for trenchless repair of sanitary sewer mains to Insituform Technologies Limited
• Issued Development Permit 08/21 for 1520 Helen Street to Tyrone Dunne and Lonnie Antal
• Adopted 2023, 2024, 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1967, 2022
• Adopted October 11, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes
• Received report on 2022 Local Government Election results and ballot account

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two business items: a development permit application for 1520 Helen Street and a tender award for sanitary sewer trenchless pipe lining. The meeting also includes a grand opening for the Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland and a move to closed session for labour relations.

• Development Permit Application No. 08/21 for 1520 Helen Street
• Tender award for sanitary sewer trenchless pipe lining
• Grand opening of Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring Development Permit No. 08/21 for 1520 Helen Street to a regular council meeting for consideration. They also recommended awarding a $272,266 contract to Insituform Technologies Limited for trenchless repair of sanitary sewer mains at various locations. The meeting included a ceremonial opening of the Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland.

• Directed staff to present Development Permit No. 08/21 for 1520 Helen Street at a future council meeting
• Recommended awarding $272,266 contract to Insituform Technologies Limited for sanitary sewer main repairs

Council Meeting

Creston Council is meeting to consider several policy decisions and bylaw adoptions. Key items include recommendations on permissive tax exemptions for 2023-2025, a revised travel expense policy, a council remuneration policy, and a backyard hen pilot program. Council will also decide on a development variance permit, a residential revitalization tax exemption, and a grant application for emergency preparedness.

• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1967, 2022: 30 applicants, total exemption $73,325.69 (1.49% of tax requisition), first three readings
• Backyard Hen Pilot Program: adoption of Zoning, Animal Care, Fees and Charges, and Bylaw Notice Enforcement amendment bylaws
• DVP 22-06 Veitch Realty: development variance permit request
• Mountain Spring Holdings: Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption application
• Community Emergency Preparedness Grant via UBCM: request for decision

Council adopted the Backyard Hen Pilot Program policy and four related bylaws, including zoning and animal care amendments, to allow residents to keep hens. Council also approved a permissive tax exemption list for 30 applicants totaling $73,325.69, adopted a revised travel expense policy, and authorized a development variance permit for additional signage at a property on 16th Avenue South. A letter of support was authorized for a 19-unit family housing complex with daycare.

• Adopted Backyard Hen Pilot Program policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961 (unanimous)
• Adopted Animal Care and Responsibility Amendment Bylaw No. 1962 (unanimous)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1963 (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1964 (unanimous)
• Approved permissive tax exemption list for 30 applicants totaling $73,325.69 (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit 06/22 for two suspended signs at 501-16th Avenue South (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Creston Valley Community Housing Society's 19-unit family complex funding application (unanimous)

Centennial Event Advisory Committee

The Centennial Event Advisory Committee is meeting to organize itself by appointing a chair and vice chair, reviewing its terms of reference, and receiving a heritage grant update. The agenda also includes an ideas session for centennial events. This is an organizational and planning meeting, not a decision-making session on specific projects.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference for the Centennial Event Advisory Committee
• Heritage Grant Update
• Ideas Session for centennial events

The Centennial Event Advisory Committee held its first meeting, appointing Councillor Keith Baldwin as Chair and Councillor Norm Eisler as Vice Chair. Members reviewed the committee's terms of reference and brainstormed ideas for the town's centennial celebration, including a year-long series of events culminating in a reconciliation-focused finale with the Yaqan Nukiy. No formal decisions were made beyond the chair appointments.

• Appointed Councillor Keith Baldwin as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Councillor Norm Eisler as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)

Affordable Housing and Development Committee

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, welcome a youth representative, and discuss next steps for the housing report/plan. They will also review an Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide. The meeting includes a question period and adjournment.

• Adoption of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Overview of housing report/plan and identify next steps
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide
• Welcome and introduction of youth representative

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee reviewed the draft Housing Action Plan, which focuses on non-market, rental, and lower-priced ownership housing. Discussion included potential changes to floor area ratio, parking requirements, property tax revenues for affordable housing, and accessory dwelling unit sizes. A late item proposed a sub-committee for long-term care beds, but staff noted that would require a Council decision.

• Adopted the September 28, 2022 agenda with addition of long-term care beds item
• Adopted the July 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Hearing

The Town of Creston is holding a public hearing to receive input on proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022, which would permit hens in accordance with the Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw and enable a 24-month Backyard Hen Pilot Program. Council will hear public statements and may close the hearing, after which it can decide on the bylaw without further notice.

• Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022 to allow hens and create a 24-month Backyard Hen Pilot Program
• Public hearing scheduled for September 27, 2022, 4:00-5:00 PM at Council Chambers, 238-10th Avenue North
• Statutory notice published in Creston Valley Advance on September 15 and 22, 2022
• Staff reports from December 10, 2019, July 21, 2020, July 19, 2022, and August 23, 2022 included in the hearing binder
• Applicant's Informal Information Meeting held September 21, 2022

The Town of Creston held a public hearing on proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022, which would permit hens in accordance with the Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw and allow a 24-month Backyard Hen Pilot Program. Council received all written and oral submissions and closed the public hearing; no vote on the bylaw itself was taken at this meeting.

• Received all written and oral submissions regarding proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022 (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Creston Council will consider recommendations from its Committee of the Whole, including leasing part of Kinsmen Park to the Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, and will hold public hearings and readings on several bylaws, including the Backyard Hen Pilot Program and a fees and charges bylaw for off-street parking. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and a closed session for labour and land matters.

• Lease of Lot B, District Lot 891, Kootenay District, Plan EPP114337 (2499 Cedar Street, Kinsmen Park) to Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, pending grant funding
• Development Variance Permit Application 06/22 for 1131 Canyon Street to allow a second projecting sign
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1956, 2022 (Off Street Parking)
• 3rd reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022 (Backyard Hen Pilot Project)
• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Amendment Bylaw No. 1966, 2022

Council gave third reading to four bylaws establishing the Backyard Hen Pilot Program, including zoning, animal care, fees, and enforcement amendments. It also authorized a lease of Kinsmen Park land to the Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, pending grant funding. A revised Council Orientation Policy was adopted, and the Five Year Financial Plan amendment was approved.

• Authorized lease of Kinsmen Park portion to Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, pending grant funding
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961 (Backyard Hen Pilot Project)
• Gave third reading to Animal Care and Responsibility Amendment Bylaw No. 1962
• Gave third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1963
• Gave third reading to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1964
• Adopted Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1956 (Off Street Parking)
• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Amendment Bylaw No. 1966
• Adopted revised Council Orientation Policy GOV-001-012

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a long-term land lease request from the Creston Valley Tennis Club for a new sport court facility, a development variance permit application, a backyard hen pilot program, and updates to council policies and appointments. No decisions are final; the committee provides direction to staff.

• Creston Valley Tennis Club request for long-term land lease to build and maintain a new Sport Court Facility
• Development Variance Permit Application 06/22 for 1131 Canyon Street
• Backyard Hen Pilot Program discussion
• Council Code of Conduct review
• Council Orientation Policy and committee/commission appointments

Council authorized leasing a portion of Kinsmen Park to the Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, pending grant funding. Staff were directed to proceed with public notice for a development variance permit at 1131 Canyon Street to allow a second projecting sign. Council also received information on the backyard hen pilot program, council code of conduct, and committee appointments, and directed staff to bring forward a revised council orientation policy.

• Authorized lease of Kinsmen Park lot to Creston Valley Tennis Club for multi-purpose courts, pending grant funding
• Directed staff to proceed with public notice for Development Variance Permit 06/22 at 1131 Canyon Street for a second projecting sign
• Received for information the backyard hen pilot program hen age requirement report
• Received for information the council code of conduct report
• Directed staff to bring forward revised Council Orientation Policy (GOV-001-012) for future consideration
• Received for information the council committee appointments report

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider two requests for temporary road closures on September 24, 2022: one from the Fire Chief to close Cook Street and 15th Avenue South for the CESB Grand Opening (10:00 am–1:30 pm), and one from Casey's Community House for a Licence of Occupation on 12th Avenue North for their Grand Opening (11:00 am–10:00 pm). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no bylaws, new business, or reports.

• Road closure request: Cook Street and 15th Avenue South, Sept 24, 10:00 am–1:30 pm, for CESB Grand Opening
• Licence of Occupation request: 12th Avenue North, Sept 24, 11:00 am–10:00 pm, for Casey's Community House Grand Opening
• Upcoming meetings: Regular Council Sept 27, Oct 11, 25; Committee of the Whole Oct 18
• Election dates: Advance voting Oct 5 and 12; General voting day Oct 15

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting where council will discuss the Kinsmen Park and Creston Education Centre Local Area Plan. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, adoption of the agenda, and question period. No decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of Kinsmen Park and Creston Education Centre Local Area Plan

The Special Committee of the Whole met to discuss a vision for the Creston Education Centre Lands and Kinsmen Park, including a possible walking trail. No recommendations or decisions were made; the meeting was purely discussion.

Council Meeting

Creston Council is meeting to consider several decisions, including appointments, a wood stove exchange program, a mural application, and a grant request. They will also review the amended Five Year Financial Plan for 2022-2026 and related bylaws, plus correspondence about a road closure and other requests.

• Public presentation of amended Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1956 (Off Street Parking) readings
• Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1966 readings
• Discretionary grant application for $1000 to Kootenay Region Association for Community Living
• Road closure request for Gran Fondo on October 1, 2022

Council received the amended 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan and proposed budget for information after a public presentation. Several decisions were made, including approving a mural at 1217 Canyon Street, authorizing a $1,000 grant to Kootenay Region Association for Community Living, and committing to a wood smoke reduction rebate program. Council also gave first, second, and third readings to bylaw amendments for fees and charges and the financial plan, and adopted a Council Leave of Absence Bylaw.

• Received amended 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan and budget for information
• Approved mural request for 1217 Canyon Street (Embody Movement Studio)
• Authorized $1,000 discretionary grant to Kootenay Region Association for Community Living
• Committed to Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program with $100 rebate per stove (max 20 stoves)
• Authorized traffic control measures for Gran Fondo event on October 1, 2022
• Authorized $6,000 grant to Kootenai Community Centre Society for child care support
• Authorized mayor to write MLA in support of restoring Rykerts/Porthill border crossing hours to 7 am–11 pm
• Discharged two covenants on Highway Bypass properties

Council Meeting

Creston Council is meeting to consider several items, including a backyard hen pilot program, adoption of the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, and various bylaws. They will also review recommendations from previous committee meetings, including a revised five-year financial plan and a new fee for cash-in-lieu of off-street parking.

• Backyard hen pilot program: first three readings of Zoning, Animal Care, Fees and Charges, and Bylaw Notice Enforcement amendment bylaws
• Adoption of the Town of Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
• Adoption of Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, 2022
• Council Leave of Absence Bylaw No. 1965, 2022 (first three readings)
• Closed booking request for Millennium Park on July 22, 2023 for a wedding

Council adopted the Town of Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, a framework for improving walking, cycling, and transit options. They also advanced the backyard hen pilot program by giving first and second readings to four related bylaws and removing the minimum hen age requirement. A closed booking for a wedding at Millennium Park on July 22, 2023 was approved, and the Emergency Management Program Bylaw was adopted.

• Adopted the Town of Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan.
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1961, 2022 (Backyard Hens).
• Gave first and second readings to Animal Care and Responsibility Amendment Bylaw No. 1962, 2022 (Backyard Hens).
• Gave first and second readings to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1963, 2022 (Backyard Hens).
• Gave first and second readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1964, 2022 (Backyard Hens).
• Directed staff to amend the Backyard Hen Pilot Program to remove the minimum hen age of four months.
• Approved a closed booking request for Millennium Park on July 22, 2023 for a wedding ceremony.
• Adopted Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, 2022.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, consider amendments to the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, and discuss a proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment regarding off-street parking fees. Council will also review a draft Council Leave of Absence Bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations.

• Presentation on Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
• Proposed amendment to Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1945, 2022
• Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment regarding off-street parking fees
• Draft Council Leave of Absence Bylaw

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the 2022 Budget and Revised Five Year Financial Plan and directed staff to bring the revised Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026 Bylaw No. 1945 to the September 6, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. Council also directed staff to bring forward a Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw adding a fee for cash in lieu of off-street parking, and a Council Leave of Absence Bylaw No. 1965, 2022, for first three readings. A delegation on the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan was received for information.

• Directed staff to bring revised Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026 Bylaw No. 1945 to Sept. 6 Council meeting
• Directed staff to bring Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw (cash-in-lieu of off-street parking fee) for first three readings
• Directed staff to bring Council Leave of Absence Bylaw No. 1965, 2022 for first three readings
• Received for information the delegation on the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Town of Creston is holding a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a Council Direction Request from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Council Remuneration Policy. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural matters. No delegations are scheduled.

• Council Remuneration Policy review and potential update
• Council Travel Expense Policy (GOV-001-002)
• Travel Expense Policy (FIN-001-001)
• Council Cellular Phone and Technology Policy (GOV-001-004)

The Special Committee of the Whole directed staff to present a draft Council Remuneration Policy at a future meeting for adoption, and to implement the remuneration and benefits over four years. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a public question period on inflation and the Creston Emergency Services Building budget.

• Directed staff to present draft Council Remuneration Policy at a future meeting for adoption
• Directed staff to implement remuneration and benefits over four years

Council Meeting

Creston Council is meeting to hear results of the Citizen Satisfaction Survey, consider first and second reading of Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, and discuss correspondence including a letter of support request and public washroom signage. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and an action list review.

• Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, 2022 (1st and 2nd Reading)
• Citizen Satisfaction Survey results presented by Align Consulting
• Letter of support request from Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre for environmental education funding
• Signage request for public washroom at 1130 Canyon Street
• Invitation to meet with Seniors Advocate and Land Title and Survey Authority at UBCM Convention

Council received a report on the Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, 2022, and then gave it first, second, and third readings. A $500 discretionary grant was approved for Cops for Kids Charity Ride. The mayor was authorized to travel to Cranbrook for the BC Nurses Union Dinner on August 18, 2022.

• Received report on Emergency Management Program Bylaw No. 1960, 2022 and gave first, second, and third readings (all carried)
• Authorized $500 discretionary grant to Cops for Kids Charity Ride (carried)
• Authorized mayor to travel to Cranbrook for BC Nurses Union Dinner on August 18, 2022 (carried)
• Received delegation from Align Consulting on 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results (carried)
• Authorized letter of support for Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre funding (carried)
• Received correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding UBCM Convention meeting invitation (carried)
• Referred letter about public washroom signage to staff and Wayfinding Committee (carried)
• Received Council Action List dated August 5, 2022 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a verbal report from the Manager of Community Planning and Development regarding Market Park. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda, a question period, and a move to closed meeting. No bylaws, delegations, or minutes are listed.

• Verbal report from Manager of Community Planning and Development on Market Park
• Move to closed meeting under Community Charter authority

Council approved sole-source awards for Market Park construction work, including paving, electrical, concrete, and storm services, to meet a March 2023 deadline. They also authorized the Mayor to write a letter supporting funding for 16 new long-term care beds in Crest View Village.

• Approved sole-source award to Power Paving for paved roadways ($81,006 + GST) and pathways ($30,314 + GST)
• Approved sole-source award to MayDay/Shopa for electrical, lights, and irrigation installation ($96,000 + GST)
• Approved sole-source award to 3D Concrete for concrete curbing and pathway ($124,886 + GST)
• Approved sole-source award to Iron Tek for storm services ($90,000 + GST)
• Adopted recommendation to authorize Mayor to write letter to Interior Health Authority supporting funding for 16 new long-term care beds at Crest View Village

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with several items of business. Council will consider recommendations from the July 19 Committee of the Whole, including renewing a friendship MOU with the Lower Kootenay Band, directing staff to find locations for a public art installation, and creating a Backyard Hen Pilot Program. They will also hear a verbal report on curbside collection, decide on the Creston Emergency Services Building, and consider a $500 grant request from the Creston Valley Rotary Club. No bylaws are scheduled for this meeting.

• Recommendation to approve signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and Friendship with Lower Kootenay Band
• Direct staff to identify locations and costs for 'Woman Rising' by Stewart Steinhauer
• Direct staff to draft bylaw and policy amendments for a Backyard Hen Pilot Program with semi-annual review
• Request for decision on Creston Emergency Services Building
• Discretionary grant request of $500 from Creston Valley Rotary Club for Drive Fore Rotary

Council directed staff to prepare a budget amendment for the Creston Emergency Services Building, increasing expenditures by $761,067 with $1,160,000 in offsetting revenue from BC Ambulance, Fortis, and Canada Community Build Fund. Council also adopted five recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lower Kootenay Band, directing staff to explore a Backyard Hen Pilot Program, and appointing new members to the Centennial Event Advisory Committee. A $500 discretionary grant was authorized to the Creston Valley Rotary Club.

• Approved budget amendment for Emergency Services Building, +$761,067 (carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole Recommendations 1-5 (carried)
• Approved signing of MOU with Lower Kootenay Band (carried)
• Directed staff to identify locations for 'Woman Rising' sculpture (carried)
• Directed staff to draft Backyard Hen Pilot Program bylaw (carried)
• Appointed 4 members and 2 councillors to Centennial Event Advisory Committee (carried)
• Authorized $500 discretionary grant to Creston Valley Rotary Club (carried)
• Scheduled Special Council Meeting for August 2, 2022 (carried)

Affordable Housing and Development Committee

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee is meeting to review a draft of initial recommended actions on affordable housing, provide feedback, and confirm the feedback process and timeline. The agenda includes a project update and next steps, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 'TOC Affordable Hsg - Initial Recomms - Draft 3'
• Project update and next steps
• Confirm feedback process and timeline
• Adoption of June 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee discussed initial recommendations for affordable housing actions, including a Housing Liaison position, support for non-market housing, and encouraging multi-family development. Members provided feedback on parking, density, and housing types. The committee passed a recommendation to Council to authorize the Mayor to write a letter to Interior Health supporting funding for 16 new long-term care beds at Crest View Village. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Council authorize Mayor to write letter to Interior Health supporting 16 new long-term care beds at Crest View Village (moved by Dina Bambrick, seconded by Hugh Grant, carried)
• Adopted agenda for July 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Council reviewed the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding and Friendship with the Lower Kootenay Band and approved signing it again once the Band approves. Staff were directed to explore locations and costs for the public art piece 'Woman Rising' by Stewart Steinhauer, and to draft bylaw amendments for a Backyard Hen Pilot Program with semi-annual reviews. Council also received reports on RDCK community services reorganization and the curbside collection program, directing a letter to RDCK about fee changes. The meeting moved to closed session for labor relations and reconvened with no report.

• Approved signing renewed MOU with Lower Kootenay Band (carried)
• Directed staff to identify locations and costs for 'Woman Rising' art installation
• Directed staff to draft bylaw amendments for Backyard Hen Pilot Program with semi-annual review
• Directed staff to prepare letter to RDCK regarding fee changes at Community Complex
• Received verbal report on curbside collection program for information

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to hear delegations from the Regional District of Central Kootenay on community services reorganization and from Kootenay Employment Services on childcare in Creston. Council will also consider two development variance permit applications and several correspondence items, including a discretionary grant request. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and administrative items.

• Delegation from RDCK on Community Services Reorganization
• Delegation from Kootenay Employment Services on Child Care in Creston
• Development Variance Permit 04/22 - 825 Hillside Street
• Development Variance Permit 05/22 - 222 Collis Street
• Discretionary Grant Request from Creston Valley Thunder Cats ($250.00)

Council authorized a fire protection agreement, lease agreements, and a fire apparatus lease with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) for the Town to manage the Canyon-Lister Fire Department. Council also approved two development variance permits, a $250 grant to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, and received delegations on RDCK community services reorganization and childcare needs. The meeting included a closed session and reconvened to report the fire-related resolutions.

• Authorized fire protection agreement with RDCK for Town to manage Canyon-Lister Fire Department (carried)
• Authorized lease agreement with RDCK for Canyon-Lister Fire Hall (carried)
• Authorized lease of fire apparatus agreement with RDCK for Canyon-Lister fire protection (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 04/22 at 825 Hillside Street, varying front setback from 6.1m to 4.5m for a carport (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 05/22 at 222 Collis Street, allowing electronic message center sign height up to 9.0m (carried)
• Authorized $250 discretionary grant to Creston Valley Thunder Cats for golf tournament fundraiser (carried)
• Authorized letter of support for Community Futures East Kootenay's Primary Care Paramedic Training grant application (carried)
• Proclaimed July 18-22, 2022 as Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single business item: a lunch-and-learn on emergency management and preparedness. Council will consider directing staff to introduce an Emergency Management Program Bylaw at an upcoming regular meeting. No delegations are scheduled.

• Recommendation to direct staff to introduce an Emergency Management Program Bylaw
• Discussion of emergency management and preparedness materials
• No delegations listed

The Special Committee of the Whole recommended that Council authorize a letter to the Regional District of Central Kootenay requesting release from Service 157 (Emergency Planning-Creston Area). The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Authorized letter to Regional District of Central Kootenay requesting release from Service 157 (Emergency Planning-Creston Area) (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to adopt four bylaws (Building Amendment, Official Community Plan Amendment, Zoning, and Solid Waste Management), consider recommendations from committee meetings, and discuss several policy items. The agenda includes potential development variance permits for two properties, a proposed Council Parental Leave Policy, and reports on the curbside collection program and the 2021 Annual Municipal Report.

• Adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1942, 2022
• Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022
• Adoption of Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, 2022
• Development Variance Permit Application 04/22 for 825 Hillside Street to reduce front setback from 6.1m to 4.5m

Council adopted four bylaws: Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1942, Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, and Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959. They also approved a parental leave policy direction, appointed two committee members, and authorized a letter to request release from regional emergency planning service.

• Adopted Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1942 (carried)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953 (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 (carried)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959 (carried)
• Directed staff to draft a parental leave policy for council members (carried)
• Appointed Rob Stacey and Kady Hunter to Affordable Housing and Development Committee (carried)
• Approved license of occupation for Millennium Park parking lot for July 23 fundraiser (carried)
• Authorized letter to Regional District of Central Kootenay requesting release from Service 157 (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to proceed with public notice for two development variance permits: one at 825 Hillside Street to reduce the front setback from 6.1 to 4.5 metres, and one at 222 Collis Street to allow a free-standing sign exceeding the maximum height. Council also directed staff to request meetings with provincial ministers at the 2022 UBCM convention and received an informational verbal report on curbside collection. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to proceed with public notice for DVP 04/22 at 825 Hillside Street (front setback variance)
• Directed staff to proceed with public notice for DVP 05/22 at 222 Collis Street (sign height variance)
• Directed staff to request UBCM convention meetings with Minister of Public Safety and Minister of Municipal Affairs
• Received verbal report on curbside collection for information

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on two related bylaws: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022. Council will consider repealing the third reading of both bylaws and then giving them third reading again as amended. No delegations or minutes are scheduled.

• Repeal and re-approve third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022
• Repeal and re-approve third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 238-10th Avenue North, Creston, BC

Council repealed the third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022, then gave third reading to both bylaws as amended. All motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Repealed third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 (carried)
• Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 as amended (carried)
• Repealed third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 as amended (carried)

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance held an organizational meeting, appointing Don Tarrant as Chair and Linda Harke as Vice Chair. Staff provided overviews of the Board of Variance Bylaw, the new Zoning Bylaw, and the Official Community Plan. No variance applications were considered or decided.

• Appointed Don Tarrant as Chair and Linda Harke as Vice Chair (carried)

Council Meeting

Council adopted the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1935 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1936 for 1152 Highway 21 North, following a public hearing. They also gave third reading to several other bylaws, including the Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, and approved a $90,000 flood risk assessment contract. A development variance permit for 724 Mountain View Crescent was denied.

• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1935 for 1152 Highway 21 North
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1936 for 1152 Highway 21 North
• Gave third reading to Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959
• Awarded $90,000 flood risk assessment contract to WSP Canada Inc.
• Denied Development Variance Permit 03/22 for 724 Mountain View Crescent
• Approved $5,000 donation from Dalon Creston Developments for Welcome to Creston sign
• Authorized $78,082/year climate action funding program
• Proclaimed June 2022 as Pride Month in Creston

Public Hearing

The Town of Creston held a public hearing on June 14, 2022, to receive input on proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1958. No public comments were made, and council received all written and oral submissions and closed the hearing. The bylaw decisions were not made at this hearing.

• Received all written and oral submissions on Bylaws 1953 and 1958 (motion carried)
• Closed the public hearing (motion carried)

Affordable Housing and Development Committee

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, receive updates on recent and in-progress housing initiatives, and discuss a Quick Start Affordable Housing Action Plan. The committee will also discuss initial action recommendations. The meeting is largely a discussion and review session rather than a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of Affordable Housing and Development Committee Terms of Reference
• Update on housing initiatives including Residential RTE for Rentals, Rental Standards Bylaw, 1958 Zoning Draft, Housing Needs Assessment, and 2017 Official Community Plan
• Quick Start Affordable Housing Action Plan project overview
• Discussion to inform development of initial action recommendations

The Affordable Housing and Development Committee appointed Councillor Arnold DeBoon as Chair and Councillor Norm Eisler as Vice Chair. They reviewed housing initiatives and discussed seven proposed 'Main Moves' to guide a Quick-Start Affordable Housing Action Plan, agreeing to explore all except using the MRDT for housing. The committee passed a recommendation to Council to expand its membership to include Yaqan Nukiy and youth representation.

• Appointed Councillor Arnold DeBoon as Chair and Councillor Norm Eisler as Vice Chair (carried)
• Recommended to Council to expand committee membership to include Yaqan Nukiy and youth representation (carried)
• Agreed to explore all 7 'Main Moves' except the MRDT option

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole directed staff to present Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, as amended, for public hearing and third reading at the June 14, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. Council also directed staff to bring forward a report on short-term rentals at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. A property owner expressed opposition to the changes, but no decision was made on that point.

• Directed staff to present Zoning Bylaw No. 1958 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953 for public hearing and 3rd reading (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward a report on short-term rentals at a future Committee of the Whole meeting

Public Hearing

This is a continued public hearing for proposed bylaws to rezone part of 1152 Hwy 21 North from rural residential to institutional and from single-family residential to community use, to allow a parking area for a proposed church building. The hearing was recessed from April 26 to address public comments about driveway and traffic concerns. Council will receive submissions and may close the hearing.

• Rezone westerly portion of 1152 Hwy 21 N from Rural Residential to Institutional (OCP Bylaw 1935)
• Rezone same portion from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Community Use (P-1) (Zoning Bylaw 1936)
• Applicant: The Church of God in Christ (Mennonite) (Creston)
• Public comments on driveway capacity, dust, stop signs, and road rutting
• MoTI condition: no more than 100 vehicle trips per hour

The public hearing for proposed OCP and zoning amendments to allow a parking area for a church at 1152 Hwy 21 North was closed after receiving submissions. No decision was made on the bylaws; council only received comments and adjourned. The hearing had been recessed from April 26 to address traffic concerns raised by a resident.

• Received all written and oral submissions on Bylaws 1935 and 1936 and closed the public hearing
• Adjourned the public hearing at 4:10 pm

Council Meeting

Council approved a closed booking of Millennium Park for the Battle of the Bands finale on June 25, 2022, from 2 to 11 pm for 300 attendees, along with a Special Occasion Liquor Licence application and a $200 sponsorship from the Council Advertising Budget. Council also adopted recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including directing staff to draft an agreement for a proposed bike trail in Wynndel, proceed with public notice for a development variance permit at 724 Mountain View Crescent, and prepare an Active Transportation Equipment Purchase Plan Policy. Additionally, Council approved the 2021 Statement of Financial Information, directed staff to proceed with the 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, approved firefighter wage increases and classification changes, appointed members to the Affordable Housing and Development Committee, and authorized traffic control measures for the Gran Fondo event on June 18, 2022.

• Approved closed booking of Millennium Park for Battle of the Bands June 25, 2-11 pm, 300 attendees (202-22)
• Approved Special Occasion Liquor Licence for Battle of the Bands (202-22)
• Authorized $200 sponsorship for Battle of the Bands from Council Advertising Budget (203-22)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole Recommendations 1-5, including bike trail agreement and DVP public notice (205-22)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information (206-22)
• Directed staff to proceed with 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey (207-22)
• Approved firefighter wage increase to $20/hour and classification changes effective June 1, 2022 (208-22)
• Authorized traffic control measures for Gran Fondo on June 18, 2022 (211-22)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed mountain bike trail on town-owned property at the Wynndel Gravel Pit, including a delegation and a request for council direction. They will also receive updates on the curbside collection program and consider several planning items, including a development variance permit and an OCP/zoning public hearing report. A proposed active transportation equipment purchase policy is also on the agenda.

• Delegation from Justin Vance regarding proposed mountain biking trail through town-owned property at Wynndel Gravel Pit
• Council direction request on development of a mountain bike trail at Wynndel Gravel Pit
• Development Variance Permit Application 03/22 for 724 Mountain View Crescent
• OCP/Zoning Public Hearing Report for 1152 Highway 21
• Proposed Active Transportation Equipment Purchase Policy (e-bike policy)

The Committee of the Whole received a delegation from Justin Vance of the Creston Valley Cycling Club proposing a mountain biking trail on Town-owned property at the Wynndel Gravel Pit. Council directed staff to work with Vance to draft an agreement covering trail construction, maintenance, insurance, and signage for future consideration. Other items were received for information or directed for further staff work, with no final approvals made.

• Directed staff to draft an agreement with Creston Valley Cycling Club for proposed bike trail at Wynndel Gravel Pit
• Received for information verbal update on curbside collection program
• Directed staff to proceed with public notice for Development Variance Permit 03/22 at 724 Mountain View Crescent
• Received for information public hearing comments on OCP/Zoning Bylaws 1935 and 1936 for 1152 Highway 21
• Directed staff to prepare an Active Transportation Equipment Purchase Policy

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to hear presentations on the 2021 audited financial statements and the RCMP quarterly report, and to consider several planning items including OCP and zoning bylaw amendments. Council will also decide on a park booking request and a $2,500 funding request from the Creston Museum. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from previous public hearings and committee meetings, and will move to a closed session for labour and negotiation matters.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements presentation by Erin Carr, Apex Accounting
• Creston RCMP Quarterly Report (January-April 2022) by Cpl. Evan Diachok
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 (2nd Reading)
• Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (2nd Reading)
• Creston Museum funding request of $2,500.00 for Reconciliation Project

Council received and adopted the 2021 audited financial statements as presented by Apex Accounting. It also gave second reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022, and adopted Board of Variance Amendment Bylaw No. 1954, 2022. Council approved a park booking for the Creston Community Band and referred a funding request from the Creston Museum to staff for more information.

• Adopted 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
• Gave second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Board of Variance Amendment Bylaw No. 1954, 2022 (carried)
• Gave second reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Creston Community Band booking at Millennium Park on July 3, 2022 (carried)
• Referred Creston Museum funding request to staff for further information (carried)
• Authorized letter to RDCK opposing restrictive ALR housing regulations (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

Council recommended approval of $78,751 in Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Area Program grants for 2022, with specific amounts allocated to 34 applicants. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Regional District of Central Kootenay for final approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended $78,751 in CBT grant funding to 34 local organizations (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 pm

Council Meeting

Council adopted the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw and approved a list of community funding recommendations totaling $78,751 for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives program. They also adopted several zoning and bylaw amendments, including a zoning change at 2015 Canyon Street, and authorized a development variance permit for a rooftop sign at 222 Collis Street.

• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022
• Approved $78,751 in community grants (Columbia Basin Trust funding)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1950, 2022 (2015 Canyon Street)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit 02/22 for rooftop sign at 222 Collis Street
• Adopted Terms of Reference for Centennial Event Advisory Committee
• Authorized Licence of Occupation for Creston Valley Farmers Market (April 23-Oct 22, 2022)
• Authorized letter supporting Invasive Mussel Defense Program
• Gave 1st reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022

Public Hearing

The Town of Creston held a public hearing on April 26, 2022, to consider proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1950, which would rezone 2015 Canyon Street from Multi Family Residential (R-3) to Single Family Residential (R-1). No public statements were made, and the hearing was closed with a motion to receive all submissions. The bylaw was not adopted or denied at this hearing; it remains under Council consideration.

• Received all written and oral submissions regarding Bylaw No. 1950 and closed the public hearing (motion carried)

Public Hearing

Creston Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed bylaws that would rezone the westerly portion of 1152 Hwy 21 North from Rural Residential/Single Family Residential to Institutional/Community Use, allowing a new church building and parking area. The hearing is the final opportunity for public input before Council decides whether to adopt the amendments.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1935, 2022: change land use designation from Rural Residential to Institutional
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1936, 2022: rezone from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-1 Community Use
• Applicant: The Church of God in Christ (Mennonite) (Creston)
• Subject lands: 1152 Hwy 21 North, Lot 1, District Lot 9554, Kootenay District, Plan EPP11124, PID 028-563-212
• Public hearing procedure: 5-minute speaking limit, written submissions accepted until 4:00 pm today

The public hearing for proposed OCP and zoning amendments at 1152 Highway 21 North was recessed. Council directed staff to report back on traffic concerns raised by a resident, and the hearing will resume on May 24, 2022. No decisions were made on the bylaws.

• Recessed public hearing to May 24, 2022
• Directed staff to report back on traffic concerns

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on 2022 tax rates, an update on the curbside collection program, and multiple council direction requests. These include a proposed zoning bylaw rewrite, an official community plan amendment, a board of variance amendment, a climate action plan, development cost charges, and a centennial event committee. No decisions are being made; the committee is providing direction on these items.

• 2022 Review of Tax Rates presentation from Director of Finance
• Update on Town of Creston Curbside Collection Program
• Council Direction Request on Zoning Bylaw No. 1942, 2022
• Council Direction Request on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022
• Council Direction Request on Development Cost Charges (Alice Siding) Bylaw No. 1463

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring forward the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw to a special council meeting, and to present several zoning and planning bylaws for first and second readings. Council also directed staff to proceed with public engagement on the Climate Action Plan and to develop a new Development Cost Charges bylaw. All recommendations were carried without recorded opposition.

• Directed staff to bring forward 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw to a Special Council Meeting
• Received for information the verbal report on the Curbside Collection Program
• Directed staff to present Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 for 1st and 2nd readings
• Directed staff to present Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1953, 2022 for 1st and 2nd readings
• Directed staff to present Board of Variance Amendment Bylaw No. 1954, 2022 for 1st and 2nd readings
• Directed staff to proceed with public engagement on Creston's Climate Action Plan
• Directed staff to develop a new municipality-wide Development Cost Charges bylaw
• Directed staff to bring forward Centennial Event Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held immediately after the Committee of the Whole. The only substantive item is the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022, which council will consider for first, second, and third reading. No other business, delegations, or minutes are on the agenda.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022 — first and second reading
• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022 — third reading

Council held a special meeting and gave first, second, and third reading to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022, which sets municipal tax rates for the year. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting was brief and adjourned after the readings.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (156-22)
• Gave first and second reading to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022 (157-22)
• Gave third reading to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1957, 2022 (158-22)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm (159-22)

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request to support sustainable public library funding, a proposal for a pollinator garden in Centennial Park, and a decision on the Affordable Housing Committee's terms of reference. Council will also vote on adopting two bylaws: a sign amendment and an election/voting amendment. The agenda includes multiple correspondence items and a closed meeting for labour relations and legal advice.

• Adoption of Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1949, 2022
• Adoption of Local Government Election and Assent Voting Amendment Bylaw No. 1955, 2022
• Request for Decision on Affordable Housing Committee Terms of Reference
• Delegation from Creston Public Library Board on sustainable funding
• Delegation on creating pollinator garden in Centennial Park

Creston Council adopted the Affordable Housing Committee Terms of Reference and directed staff to recruit members. It approved a $1,000 discretionary grant to the Creston Community Band, several sponsorships, and a letter of support for the Red Grain Elevators conservation. A motion to submit a library funding resolution to UBCM was defeated, but a similar motion was later carried. Council also adopted two bylaws and made appointments from closed session.

• Adopted Affordable Housing Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Approved $1,000 discretionary grant to Creston Community Band (carried)
• Defeated motion to submit library funding resolution to UBCM as amended (defeated)
• Carried motion to submit library funding resolution to UBCM as originally provided (carried)
• Approved $675 sponsorship for Downtown Walking Tour Brochure (carried)
• Approved $1,785 advertising with Creston Valley Thunder Cats (carried)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Gran Fondo event (carried)
• Adopted Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1949 and Election Amendment Bylaw No. 1955 (carried)

Council Meeting

Creston Town Council is meeting to act on recommendations from the March 15 Committee of the Whole, including directing staff on development permits, zoning amendments, and policy updates. Council will also consider several bylaws for first, second, or third readings, including OCP and zoning amendments for 1152 Highway 21 North and 2015 Canyon Street, a sign bylaw amendment, and adoption of a Rental Standards of Maintenance Bylaw. The agenda includes a delegation by the Creston Valley Trio and Friends performing the Ukrainian National Anthem, and a request to rescind a 2020 resolution appointing a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

• Development Permit No. 02/22 for 222 Collis Street to allow construction of a full service McDonald's Restaurant, pending positive referral from Ministry of Transportation
• Development Variance Permit Application 02-22 for 222 Collis Street to vary Sign Bylaw No. 1797, 2014 for a rooftop sign
• Zoning Amendment Application 01/22 for 2015 Canyon Street to rezone from Multi-family Residential to Single Family Residential
• OCP/Zoning Amendment Application 01/21 for 1152 Highway 21 North to rezone from Single Family Residential to Community Use and amend Land Use Designation from Rural Residential to Institutional
• Adoption of Rental Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 1951, 2022 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1952, 2022

Council issued Development Permit 02/22 to Dalon Creston Developments Ltd. for a full-service McDonald's restaurant at 222 Collis Street, conditional on $25,000 landscaping security, a statutory right-of-way, and a positive Ministry of Transportation referral. Council also adopted 13 recommendations from the March 15 Committee of the Whole, including directing staff on zoning and sign bylaw amendments, and approved a $500 donation to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. Several bylaws received readings or were adopted, including the Rental Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 1951, 2022 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1952, 2022.

• Issued Development Permit 02/22 for McDonald's at 222 Collis St. (conditions: $25,000 landscaping security, right-of-way, MOTI approval)
• Adopted 13 Committee of the Whole recommendations, including directing staff on zoning/sign bylaw amendments and forming an affordable housing committee
• Approved $500 donation to Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal from Council's discretionary grant fund
• Rescinded Resolution 284-20 appointing Adriana Snashall as Bylaw Enforcement Officer
• Adopted updated Commemorative Plaque Policy PUB-001-070 and ICBC Protection Policy GOV-002-067
• Approved street closures for Blossom Festival events and Just 'Tri' It Triathlon
• Supported Kokanee Inn's outdoor patio application (165 sq. ft., 18 seats) and opted out of public process
• Directed staff to sole source Market Park design with WSP Global Inc.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and provide direction on a range of planning and administrative items, including development permits, zoning amendments, and policy updates. No final decisions are being made; the committee is considering these items and will provide direction to staff.

• Development Permit Application 02/22 at 222 Collis Street
• Development Variance Permit Application 02/22 at 222 Collis Street
• Zoning Amendment Application 01/22 at 2015 Canyon Street
• OCP/Zoning Amendment Application 01/21 at 1152 Highway 21 North
• Draft policies: ICBC Information Protection, Licence of Occupation, Commemorative Plaque, Sign Bylaw amendment, Election Bylaw amendment

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single agenda item: an affordable housing discussion. No decisions are listed; the council is meeting to discuss the topic. The meeting is scheduled for one hour.

• Affordable housing discussion

Council Meeting

Council adopted the Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 1945, 2022, and recommended the relocation of the Creston Valley Cannabis Company retail store to 1418 Canyon Street. It also approved a development variance permit, awarded a sewer truck purchase, and gave readings to two bylaws.

• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 1945, 2022
• Recommended cannabis store relocation to 1418 Canyon Street
• Authorized Development Variance Permit DVP-01/22 at 117-6th Avenue North
• Awarded $260,000 purchase of used combination Hydro Vac sewer truck to Vimar Equipment
• Approved $250 discretionary grant to Shriners of BC Children Services Society
• Gave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading to Rental Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 1951, 2022
• Gave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1952, 2022

Council Meeting

Creston Council is meeting to consider the proposed Five Year Financial Plan for 2022-2026, including first and second readings of the associated bylaw. They will also act on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including directing staff to prepare a rental standards bylaw and to proceed with a development variance permit for a property on 6th Avenue North. Delegations from local organizations will present requests for support, and council will decide whether to rescind several COVID-19 policies.

• Public presentation of the proposed Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026 and Bylaw No. 1945 (1st and 2nd readings)
• Recommendation to direct staff to prepare a rental standards bylaw for residential rental units
• Development variance permit application 01/22 for 117-6th Avenue North to vary side lot line from 3.7m to 1.0m
• Requests for support from Creston Valley Shrine Club, Creston Valley Arts Council, and Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
• Rescinding COVID-19 policies for Town Hall, playgrounds, public washrooms, and splash park

Council gave third reading to the Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 1945, following a public presentation where no comments were received. Council also rescinded several COVID-19 policies, endorsed federal bills on banning symbols of hate and a health-based approach to substance use, and directed staff on a rental standards bylaw and a development variance permit application.

• Gave 3rd reading to Five Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 1945
• Rescinded COVID-19 policies for Town Hall, Youth Network, playgrounds, washrooms, and splash park
• Endorsed MP Peter Julian's Bill C-229 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
• Authorized letter supporting Bill C-216 Health-based Approach to Substance Use Act (opposed by Elford, Baldwin)
• Directed staff to prepare a rental standards bylaw for residential rental units
• Directed staff to proceed with public notice for Development Variance Permit 01/22 at 117-6th Avenue North
• Authorized letter of support for CVAC grant application for Karl Lansing elk statue
• Proclaimed March 26, 2022 as Purple Day for epilepsy awareness

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two items: a development variance permit application for 117-6th Avenue North and a draft Rental Standards Bylaw. No delegations are scheduled. The meeting will move to closed session for labour relations and legal advice.

• Development Variance Permit Application 01/22 for 117-6th Avenue North
• Draft Rental Standards Bylaw for the Town of Creston
• Closed meeting for labour relations and solicitor-client privileged advice

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This special Committee of the Whole meeting focuses on the 2022 municipal budget. Council will review public comments on the draft budget, updated budget sheets, and a presentation from the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. They will also review the draft Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026, including the capital plan and reserve fund continuity. No delegations are scheduled.

• Review of public comments on 2022 draft municipal budget
• Review of updated 2022 budget sheets
• 2022 recommended budget presentation from Director of Finance and Corporate Services
• Review of draft Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026
• Review of Five Year Capital Plan and Reserve Fund Continuity

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a tender for food waste and recycling containers, using automated vote counting machines for the 2022 election, and adopting a fees and charges amendment bylaw. They will also discuss a closed booking request for Millennium Park, the 2022 communications plan, and a possible deferral of business licence late payment penalties. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Tender award for food waste and recycling containers
• Use of automated vote counting machines for 2022 General Municipal Election
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1948, 2022
• Millennium Park closed booking request for July 30, 2022
• Deferral of Business Licence Late Payment for 2022

Council awarded the contract for residential food waste and recycling containers to Ecotainer Sales Inc. for $129,561.60, including taxes and shipping. They also authorized the lease of automated vote counting machines for the 2022 municipal election, increased poll clerk wages to $260 per day, and raised the election budget to $25,500. A request for a closed booking of Millennium Park for a private wedding on July 30, 2022 was not approved. Business licence late payment fees were deferred to February 21, 2022.

• Awarded food waste and recycling container contract to Ecotainer Sales Inc. for $129,561.60
• Authorized lease of SAE-1800 Plus Tabulator for 2022 municipal election
• Increased poll clerk wages to $260 per day
• Increased 2022 Municipal Election Budget to $25,500
• Denied closed booking of Millennium Park for private wedding on July 30, 2022
• Deferred business licence late payment fee to February 21, 2022
• Authorized letter of support for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot boundary expansion
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1948, 2022

Council Meeting

Creston Council meets to adopt recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including signing a Recycle BC agreement and setting 2022 policing priorities. Council will also consider borrowing for the Creston Emergency Services Building, appoint officers, and give first and third readings to a fees and charges amendment bylaw. A delegation from the BC Social Procurement Initiative will present an overview of their program.

• Borrowing for Creston Emergency Services Building
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1948, 2022 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings)
• Recycle BC Master Services Agreement authorization
• 2022 policing priorities include increased community policing and improved RCMP communications
• Appointments of Approving Officer, Deputy Approving Officer, and Public Safety and Compliance Officer

Council approved borrowing $1.5 million from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Creston Emergency Services Building, subject to Regional District consent. They also adopted revised terms of reference for the Creston Cemetery Select Committee, appointed a new Approving Officer and Deputy Approving Officer, and named the Crawford Hill Reservoir Restoration Project the Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $1.5M borrowing for emergency services building (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Creston Cemetery Select Committee terms of reference (unanimous)
• Appointed Colin Farynowski as Approving Officer, Joel Comer as Deputy (unanimous)
• Appointed Dwayne MacKenzie as Bylaw Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Named Crawford Hill Reservoir project 'Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland' (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Recycle BC Master Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Creston Valley Public Art Connection grant (unanimous)
• Directed staff to register Town in Sam Steele Days parade (unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will hear from MLA Brittny Anderson. The discussion focuses on the Town of Creston Council Priorities for 2022.

• Delegation by MLA Brittny Anderson regarding Town of Creston Council Priorities for 2022

The Special Committee of the Whole meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Council received a delegation from MLA Brittny Anderson to discuss 2022 priorities, including Highway 3 re-alignment, childcare, affordable housing, and support for Chambers of Commerce. The only formal action was adopting the agenda and receiving the delegation.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received delegation from MLA Brittny Anderson on 2022 priorities (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations from the Creston Community Forest about naming a wetland and from the RCMP about 2022 policing priorities. Council will also discuss a Recycling BC contract, a transportation plan engagement report, a cemetery select committee, a memorial location, and a call for resolutions.

• Delegation: Creston Community Forest on naming the Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland
• Delegation: RCMP Cpl. Evan Diachok on 2022 policing priorities
• Council direction request on Recycling BC contract for the Town of Creston
• Verbal report on Creston Multi-Modal Transportation Plan Round 1 engagement
• Council direction request on Town of Creston Cemetery Select Committee

The Committee of the Whole received delegations from the Creston Community Forest and RCMP, and made several recommendations for Council action. They authorized the Mayor to sign the Recycle BC Master Services Agreement, directed staff to bring forward revised terms of reference for the Cemetery Select Committee, and referred a request about the Clarence Lang Memorial to staff for cost estimates. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to Council.

• Received delegation on naming Dwight and Rosamond Moore Community Wetland
• Received RCMP delegation; policing priorities include increased community policing and improved communications
• Authorized Mayor to sign Recycle BC Master Services Agreement
• Received verbal report on Multi-Modal Transportation Plan Round 1 engagement
• Directed staff to bring forward revised terms of reference for Cemetery Select Committee
• Referred Clarence Lang Memorial correspondence to staff for cost estimates
• Received AKBLG First Call for Resolutions correspondence

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council is meeting to consider several items, including a structural change to Wild North Brewing Co.'s liquor licence, updates to the employee COVID-19 immunization policy, and a new contractor/volunteer immunization policy. They will also adopt three bylaws and receive correspondence from the Royal Canadian Legion and Canadian Forest Products. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations, land matters, and legal advice.

• Wild North Brewing Co. liquor licence structural change application
• Update to COVID-19 Immunization Policy (HUM-002-017)
• Proposed Contractor and Volunteer COVID-19 Immunization Policy
• Adoption of Parks, Trails and Public Places Amendment Bylaw No. 1943, 2021 (Crawford Hill Park)
• Adoption of Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1944, 2021

Council adopted a new Contractor and Volunteer COVID-19 Immunization Policy requiring full vaccination for those working in town facilities or worksites, and amended the town's immunization policy to require booster doses for fire department employees by January 31, 2022. Council also supported Wild North Brewing Co.'s application to expand its patio, adopted three bylaws, and approved advertising in the Legion's Military Service Recognition Book.

• Adopted Contractor and Volunteer COVID-19 Immunization Policy (HUM-002-016) (carried)
• Amended COVID-19 Immunization Policy to require booster dose for fire employees by Jan 31, 2022 (carried)
• Supported Wild North Brewing Co.'s patio expansion application (carried)
• Adopted Parks, Trails and Public Places Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1943 (carried)
• Adopted Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1944 (carried)
• Adopted Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1947 (carried)
• Approved $350 advertising in Legion's Military Service Recognition Book (carried)
• Received report on completion of Kinsmen Park land purchase from School District No. 8 (carried)