Gold River public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several financial and administrative items, including a major contribution for fibre installation. They are also reviewing a one-time sewer consumption credit and an application for emergency preparedness funding. Additionally, the meeting includes the first reading of a council procedure amendment bylaw.

• $125,000 contribution to Strathcona Regional District for Connected Coast Fibre installation
• One-time $0.37 per cubic metre credit for all metered sewer accounts used in 2023
• Installation of meters on all Commercial and Industrial sewer accounts
• First reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 733.1, 2023
• Application for the 2024 Emergency Operation Centre grant via UBCM/SRD

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering a submission regarding a new vacant land tax classification. They are also discussing an amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw to include individual member votes in meeting minutes.

• 2024 AVICC Call for Resolutions: Vacant Land tax classification proposal
• Proposed amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021 regarding recording individual votes

Regular Meeting

Gold River Council will receive the Waterfront Strategic Plan for review and forward it to the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation for comment. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a dog park proposal and a concrete circle proposal. Additionally, council will review 2024 appointments and the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Waterfront Strategic Plan review
• Dog Park Proposal presentation
• Concrete Circle Proposal presentation
• Approval of 2024 Council meeting schedule
• Amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021

Regular Meeting

Council is considering a grant application for volunteer and composite fire department equipment and training. They are also discussing changing a REDIP grant application to support a new Strategic Economic Development Plan.

• UBCM Volunteer & Composite Fire Department Equipment & Training grant application
• REDIP-Economic Capacity (REDIP-EC) funding stream for a Strategic Economic Development Plan
• 2022 CRI FireSmart Community Funding & Supports correspondence

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council is considering a grant application to support a Strategic Economic Development Plan through the REDIP program. The agenda also includes the adoption of the Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023.

• Grant application for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
• Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023
• LGCAP Survey Report and Attestation

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will meet to vote on adopting several new bylaws, including regulations for off-road vehicles and bylaw enforcement. The session also includes reviews of a permissive tax exemption bylaw and a discussion regarding property bids in an in-camera session.

• Adoption of Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023
• Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• First, second, and third readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023
• Discussion on bidding on properties in the annual tax sale

Regular Meeting

Gold River Council will consider recommendations to increase rates by at least 3% for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. The agenda also includes three readings for new off-road vehicle and bylaw enforcement bylaws. Additionally, council will review a report regarding the Parks and Trails Master Plan enhancement project.

• Proposed minimum 3% rate increase for Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Three readings for Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023
• Three readings for Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• Request for staff estimate on Parks and Trails Master Plan enhancement project
• Notification of approved Next Gen 911 funding

Council approved a minimum 3% rate increase for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and the Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. Two bylaws regarding off-road vehicles and notice enforcement were passed through three readings. Council also deferred a disk golf course proposal.

• Approved minimum 3% rate increase for Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Passed Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023 (including 5:00am to 11:00pm road use restriction)
• Passed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• Deferred Disk Golf Course Proposal
• Directed staff to provide an estimate for Parks and Trails Master Plan – Enhancement Project for 2024 budget
• Approved $55 expenditure for a Remembrance Day wreath

Regular Meeting

Council authorized a heat pump installation for Firehall offices and supported a permit application for fibre optic internet. Additionally, the council waived permit fees for Gold River Days events.

• Authorized agreement with Aerotherm Solutions Ltd for Firehall heat pump system (CARRIED)
• Approved funding for HVAC project using 80% grant and 20% reserves (CARRIED)
• Approved Grant in Aid and waived $543.50 in permit fees for Gold River Days beer garden, silent auction, and pig roast (CARRIED)
• Waived $171.50 in fees for Gold River Days BBQ and art project at Nimpkish Park (CARRIED)
• Agreed to send a letter of support to City West for fibre internet permit applications (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 4 and July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

Council decided that only two Councillors will attend the UBCM conference with no increase to the budget. The Healthy Family and Community Committee will be suspended until 2024 due to a lack of members.

• Limited UBCM conference attendance to two Councillors
• Denied budget increase for UBCM conference
• Suspended Healthy Family and Community Committee until 2024
• Approved motion to proceed In-Camera for labour or employee relations

Regular Meeting

Council authorized a sole source contract to Urban Systems for the Village of Gold River’s Active Transportation Plan. A development permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive was also approved. Several reports and pieces of correspondence were received for information.

• Awarded Active Transportation Plan to Urban Systems as a sole source contract (Carried)
• Approved Development Permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive (Carried)
• Adopted June 19, 2023 regular meeting and June 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Received Zoning Amendment Application report from Nootka Sound Services for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence regarding Village Plaza Parking, pellet guns, rodeo concerns, and Prince George Resolution for information (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council authorized a contract with Industria Construction Corporation for Wharf Warehouse structural repairs. The board also approved a $1,077 grant for the Gold River Slo-Pitch Tournament and authorized a grant application for ICET Placemaking.

• Authorized agreement with Industria Construction Corporation for Wharf Warehouse Structural Repairs
• Approved $1,077 Grant in Aid for Gold River Slo-Pitch Tournament
• Authorized administration to submit ICET Placemaking Grant application
• Appointed Councillor Wehmeier and Pichert as alternate voting delegates for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia
• Deferred UBCM Meetings discussion to June 27
• Received 2023 Annual Water Report for information

Regular Meeting

Council authorized a 5-year agreement with Questica for financial planning software. Staff were directed to prepare an Off-Road Vehicle bylaw with specific time and route restrictions. The 2022 Annual Municipal Report and Audited Financial Statements were also accepted.

• Accepted 2022 Annual Municipal Report and Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare Off-Road Vehicle bylaw limiting use from 5:00am to 11:00pm daily (Carried)
• Authorized 5-year agreement with Questica for Operating, Capital and OpenBook with $23,000 budget increase via grant funding (Carried)
• Denied authorization for CityWeb FMW Operating and Capital with $50,000 budget increase (Defeated)