Gold River, British Columbia

Regular Meeting

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Regular Meeting

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Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council will consider two unfinished bylaws: Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 764 and Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 765. They will also hear delegations on public health, the golf course, and water meter installation. Administration reports include awarding external audit services and a refrigeration/HVAC contract. Correspondence includes endorsement of a solid waste management plan and funding for fire department equipment.

• Consideration of Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 764, 2026
• Consideration of Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 765, 2026
• Award of External Audit Services Contract
• Award of Refrigeration and HVAC Contract
• Delegation from Dr. C. Enns on health of Gold River population

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information. Other business includes receiving the 2025 Annual Water Report, approving an election cost-sharing agreement with the Strathcona Regional District, and considering a letter of support for a grant partnership with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. Two bylaws are on second reading: Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 764 and Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 765.

• Public hearing on 2025 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information
• Election Cost Sharing Agreement with Strathcona Regional District
• Grant partnership opportunity with MMFN for Rapid Adaptation Projects
• Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 764, 2026
• Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 765, 2026

Council approved a shift to a proactive bylaw enforcement model with bi-monthly visits from the SRD Bylaw Officer. The council also authorized an election cost-sharing agreement with the Strathcona Regional District and supported a wildfire risk reduction grant partnership with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation.

• Approved shift to proactive bylaw enforcement with bi-monthly SRD officer visits
• Authorized 2026 Election Cost Sharing Agreement with Strathcona Regional District
• Adopted updated Policy No. Council-102 – Proclamations
• Passed resolution to partner with Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation on Rapid Adaptation Projects grant
• Authorized staff to request meetings with Provincial Ministers for advocacy priorities
• Accepted 2025 Annual Municipal Report and Statements of Financial Information (SOFI)
• Tabled Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 764, 2026 to next meeting
• Tabled Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 765, 2026 to next meeting

Regular Meeting

Council will discuss an administration report on the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) and potential inclusion of Gold River. It will also consider updates to two policies (Agenda Preparation and Proclamations), a lease renewal for the Court building, and a room rental policy for the Jack Christensen Centre. Correspondence includes requests regarding LGCAP funding continuation, dedicated provincial funding for housing targets, and a proclamation request for National Dental Care Day.

• Discussion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) and potential inclusion of Gold River
• Lease renewal for Court – authorization to execute renewal agreement
• Jack Christensen Centre (JCC) room rental policy update
• Updates to Policy Council-101 (Agenda Preparation) and Council-102 (Proclamations)
• Correspondence: LGCAP funding continuation, housing funding request, National Dental Care Day proclamation

The Council adopted updated Agenda Preparation and Proclamations policies, authorized a lease renewal with the Province for 1,406 sq. ft. at 499 Muchalat Drive, and approved rate increases for the Jack Christensen Centre.

• Adopted updated Agenda Preparation and Distribution Policy (Council-101)
• Repealed and adopted updated Proclamations Policy (Council-102)
• Authorized lease renewal with Province for 1,406 sq. ft. at 499 Muchalat Drive (5-year term)
• Authorized Jack Christensen Centre rental rate increase to $320 for full room
• Authorized one-year lease renewal with Campbell River Tax Services Inc.

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council will convene to approve the minutes from the May 4, 2026 regular meeting, hear a delegation from the Nootka Sound RCMP, and review committee reports and information items including the 2026 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference.

• Adoption of Regular Meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
• Delegation from Nootka Sound RCMP Detachment Commander
• Review of 2026 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference materials
• Presentation on Gold River OpenBook financial information system
• Correspondence regarding Provincial Sales Tax expansion

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the May 4 minutes. It received work‑in‑progress, OpenBook, and UBCM reports, as well as a correspondence item, for information. The council approved expanding off‑season hours at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre to Monday‑Friday 9 am‑noon for sport facilities and pool‑side shower/washrooms, excluding statutory holidays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• May 4, 2026 minutes adopted (carried)
• Work in Progress received for information (carried)
• Gold River OpenBook report accepted for information (carried)
• 2026 UBCM report accepted for information (carried)
• Correspondence from R. Siemens received for information (carried)
• Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre off‑season hours expanded to Mon‑Fri 9 am‑noon (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council will meet to approve the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw and discuss a motion regarding Muchalat Lake. The agenda includes reports from regional district officials and a delegation on fibre internet.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 763, 2026
• Councillor N. Pichert motion on Muchalat Lake
• Delegation on Fibre Update (Strathcona Regional District)
• Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Agreement
• Letter of Support for Campbell River Long Term Care Project

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the April 20 minutes. It approved Tax Rate Bylaw No. 763, 2026 by title only. Council authorized a letter of support for the Campbell River Long Term Care Project and approved engagement with the Strathcona Regional District to explore funding for a replacement Muchalat Lake dock. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• April 20 minutes adopted (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication agreement (carried)
• Received Work in Progress for information (carried)
• Tax Rate Bylaw No. 763, 2026 adopted by title only (carried)
• Authorized letter of support for Campbell River Long Term Care Project (carried)
• Supported engagement with Strathcona Regional District to explore funding for Muchalat Lake dock replacement (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Council will review the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw and a Revitalization Tax Exemption. Discussion items include a campground policy update and a grant-in-aid application for Gold River Slo-Pitch.

• Bylaw No 763, 2026 Tax Rates
• Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
• 2026 Gold River Slo-Pitch Grant-in-aid Application
• Campground Policy and Proposed Recreation Services Rates

Council adopted the Campground Policy and authorized a contract for the Revitalization Tax Exemption bylaw. Several amendments regarding extra vehicle fees were defeated. The Slo-pitch grant application was approved for up to $1,850.

• Approved Slo-pitch grant-in-aid application for up to $1,850
• Authorized contract with McElhanney for Revitalization Tax Exemption bylaw (max $22,700)
• Approved Campground Policy as presented
• Defeated amendment to set Day Use fee at $10.00 (4 opposed)
• Defeated amendment to waive fee for extra vehicles (2 opposed)
• Defeated amendment to set extra vehicle fee at $5.00 (2 opposed)
• Defeated amendment to set extra vehicle fee at $10.00 (2 opposed)
• Defeated amendment to include 20 people and 10 vehicles in group fee (2 opposed)

Regular Meeting

Gold River Village Council will discuss and potentially decide on the 2026 tax rate multiplier, award an ERP system contract, and review the Jack Christensen Centre's free or discounted rates. The meeting also includes a delegation on the 2025 draft financial statements and consideration of a slo-pitch grant-in-aid application. Correspondence includes letters on provincial housing legislation and a solid waste management plan.

• Tax Rate Multiplier for 2026 (attachments include 2025 Tax Rate Table)
• ERP System Award (enterprise resource planning contract)
• Jack Christensen Centre Free Use / Discounted Rates policy
• 2025 Financial Statements review and delegation from Chan Nowosad Boates
• 2026 Gold River Slo-Pitch Grant-in-aid Application

The Village Council approved the 2025 Financial Statements and awarded an ERP system replacement contract to Catalis Technologies Canada Ltd. for up to $139,000 plus taxes. Additionally, several rental agreements for the Jack Christensen Centre were approved and election officials were appointed for the 2026 Election.

• Deferred 2026 Gold River Slo-Pitch Grant-in-aid Application
• Approved 2025 Financial Statements
• Approved Gold River Food Network rent at Jack Christensen Centre ($50.00/month)
• Approved Gold River Restorative Justice Society rent at Jack Christensen Centre ($30.00/month for 9 months)
• Approved Gold River Museum & Archive Society rent at Jack Christensen Centre ($30.00/month for 9 months)
• Directed preparation of Tax Rate bylaw with a multiplier of 6 for Managed Forest assessment
• Awarded ERP system replacement to Catalis Technologies Canada Ltd. (up to $139,000 plus taxes)
• Appointed Michael Roy as Chief Election Officer and Carrie McPherson as Deputy Chief Election Officer

Regular Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a delegation from the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation tourism manager and a report from Councillor Pichert on the Look West Tourism Sector Action Plan. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, a work-in-progress update, and council member reports. No bylaws or public hearings are scheduled.

• Delegation from L. Corbeil, Tourism Manager, Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation
• Councillor N. Pichert to present Look West Tourism Sector Action Plan
• Work in Progress report attached (20260316 Work in Progress.pdf)
• Adoption of minutes from March 2 and March 3, 2026 meetings

The Council approved the adoption of minutes from March 2 and March 3, 2026. Council also voted to support the Mayor in co-signing a letter from MLA A. Kindy concerning the proposed Salmon Allocation Policy and its economic impacts. The meeting concluded with a motion to proceed In Camera regarding potential litigation.

• Adopted March 2, 2026 minutes
• Adopted March 3, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Authorized Mayor to co-sign MLA A. Kindy's letter on Salmon Allocation Policy
• Moved to In Camera for litigation or potential litigation matters

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Gold River Village Council with a standard agenda of procedural items. The only substantive item listed is a delegation from CERMAQ (item 7.1), but no details are provided. No other decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda.

• Delegation from CERMAQ (item 7.1) – no further details provided

The council adopted the agenda as presented. No substantive motions were taken, but the council received a presentation from CERMAQ. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will consider awarding a contract for the exterior renovation of the Village Office building at 499 Muchalat Drive, based on tender drawings and specifications. They will also discuss a new Grant-in-Aid policy and review a cemetery information request. A BC Hydro correspondence is listed on the agenda.

• Award of contract for PSB Village Office Building Exterior Renovation (tender drawings and specs attached)
• Discussion of Grant-in-Aid Policy (draft policy, application, and final report forms)
• Cemetery Request for Information (report, council communications, and plan)
• BC Hydro email correspondence from T. Olynyk
• Adoption of minutes from the February 17, 2026 regular meeting

The council voted to end the campground agreement with Branden Janssen and assume full responsibility for the municipal campground. It adopted a temporary 2026 in‑house service model and a temporary campground directive until a permanent bylaw is passed. The council also approved the Grant‑in‑Aid Policy, amended its wording, and authorized a $94,045.04 exterior renovation contract for the village office building. Additional items were received for information, including a work‑in‑progress report, cemetery information, and BC Hydro correspondence.

• Approved Grant‑in‑Aid Policy (carried)
• Amended section 18 wording in Grant‑in‑Aid Policy (carried)
• Authorized award of PSB Village office exterior renovation contract to 876 Structures Designz & Construction Ltd. for $94,045.04 (carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (carried)
• Directed administration to make cemetery information public (carried)
• Accepted BC Hydro correspondence for information (carried)
• Terminated existing campground agreement with Branden Janssen (carried)
• Adopted temporary 2026 in‑house campground service model and directive (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council will meet to approve minutes, hear a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce, and consider a Notice of Motion regarding Municipal Campground Policy & Fees. The agenda also includes reports on FireSmart community funding and correspondence regarding fire department equipment.

• Notice of Motion: Municipal Campground Policy & Fees
• Delegation: Chamber of Commerce regarding Municipal Campground
• Grant Opportunity: FireSmart Community & Funding Supports
• Correspondence: UBCM 2024 CEPF for Gold River SCBA Upgrades
• Correspondence: 2023 FireSmart Community Funding Final Payment

Committee of the Whole

The Gold River Council will hold a Committee of the Whole on February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and administration reports. A grant-in-aid policy will be reviewed with several supporting documents attached. No specific decisions beyond routine motions are listed.

• Review of Grant-in-Aid policy (attachments: Agenda Item Template.pdf, 20251103 Grant in Aid Update.pdf, Grant-in-aid DRAFT.pdf, Policy 202 (Admin) Grant-in-aid.pdf)
• Motion to adjourn in camera
• Rise and report
• Information items

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Village Council will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2026. Items include public and statutory hearings, reports on the 2025 fourth‑quarter financials and the Age‑friendly Communities program, and a notice of motion on campground policy and fees. The council will also review the 2025 Zoning Bylaw documents.

• Notice of Motion – Campground Policy and Fees (Councillor Pichert)
• 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Report
• Age‑friendly Communities Program report
• Review of Zoning Bylaw No 761, 2025 (Schedule A attached)
• Public and statutory hearings

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the January 19 minutes. It approved submitting a grant application to the Age‑friendly Communities Program and received the 2025 fourth‑quarter financial report for information. The council also received a Work‑in‑Progress update and adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025 by title only.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• January 19 minutes adopted (carried)
• Approved grant application to Age‑friendly Communities Program (carried)
• Received 2025 Q4 financial report for information (carried)
• Received Work‑in‑Progress update for information (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025 by title only (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will hear a delegation from the RCMP detachment commander, consider a regional grant opportunity for an Emergency Operations Centre, and receive correspondence regarding the cemetery. A notice of motion proposes a Nuu-chah-nulth language stop sign.

• Delegation from Sergeant Greg Young, Nootka Sound RCMP Detachment Commander
• Administration report on regional grant opportunity for Emergency Operations Centre
• Correspondence from Gold River Museum & Archives Society regarding cemetery
• Notice of motion by Councillor Wehmeier for a Nuu-chah-nulth language stop sign

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes. It authorized the Village to submit a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for an Emergency Operations Centre and allowed the Strathcona Regional District to receive and manage any awarded funds. Council also recognized a Cemetery Appreciation Day and directed staff to study a stop sign that would include Nuu‑chah‑nulth language.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 5 minutes (carried)
• Authorized submission of CEPF grant for Emergency Operations Centre (carried)
• Authorized Strathcona Regional District to receive and manage any grant funds (carried)
• Recognized weekend after Victoria Day as Cemetery Appreciation Day (carried)
• Directed staff to assess feasibility of Nuu‑chah‑nulth language stop sign at Nimpkish Drive (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will review several bylaws, including the 2026 Financial Plan and three utility amendments (Trade Waste and Garbage, Water Rates, Sewer Rates). A regional grant application for the Growing Community Canopies program will be discussed. Councillor Wehmeier will present a motion for a Nuu‑chah‑nulth language stop sign.

• 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw (Bylaw No 762)
• Utility Bylaws: Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment (Bylaw No 612.16)
• Utility Bylaws: Water Rates and Regulations Amendment No 14 (Bylaw No 613.14)
• Utility Bylaws: Sewer Rates Amendment No 16 (Bylaw No 614.16)
• Motion for Nuu‑chah‑nulth language stop sign (Councillor Wehmeier)