Gold River public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
Gold River Council will consider adopting Financial Plan Bylaw No. 756, 2024, which covers the 2025 operating budget and project expenditures. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a Work in Progress report.
- Financial Plan Bylaw No. 756, 2024: 2025 operating budget and five-year project expenditures and funding
- Work in Progress report
- Adoption of minutes from November 18 Regular Meeting and November 26 Committee of the Whole
- AVICC Resolutions under new business
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss administration reports regarding the 2025 5-year Financial Plan. The session includes reviews of operating budget summaries and project funding for 2025.
- 2025 5-year Financial Plan
- Operating Budget Summary by Department
- Operating Budget Summary by GL Category
- Budget Forecast By Costing Center
- 2025 Projects and Project Funding
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Village Council will receive a work‑in‑progress report and a report on recreational trail liability. A letter from the Gold River Community Garden Society will also be considered. No specific motions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Work in Progress report (20241118 Work in Progress.pdf)
- Recreational Trail Liability report (20241118-Report-Recreational Trail.pdf)
- Gold River Community Garden Society letter to Council (GRCG Letter to Council.pdf)
- Public and statutory hearings
- New business
Healthy Families and Community Committee
The Healthy Families and Community Committee will hold a procedural meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive an administration report on its terms of reference, and confirm its meeting schedule for 2025 (January 28, March 25, May 27, July 22, September 23, November 25). No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review and accept Terms of Reference report for information
- Confirm 2025 meeting dates: Jan 28, Mar 25, May 27, Jul 22, Sep 23, Nov 25
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes
- Approval of the current agenda
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will meet to discuss administrative reports and council appointments. The body is reviewing a contract award for as-and-when engineering consulting services and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Contract award for As-and-When Engineering Consulting Services
- 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
- 2024-2025 Council Appointments
- In camera motion regarding the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports on the draft 2025 5-year Financial Plan. The discussion focuses on both project-based and operating expenditures, including a scenario for business and light industry increases.
- 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan - Projects
- 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan - Operating
- Scenario for increase to business and light industry
Regular Meeting
The Village of Gold River Council will review a permissive tax exemption bylaw and the third quarter financial report. The meeting also includes discussions on accessibility and active transportation grants.
- Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024
- Third Quarter Financial Report
- Local Community Accessibility Grant
- Active Transportation Grant and Active Transportation Plan
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss administration reports. The primary item for discussion is the 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan.
- Review of 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan
- Operating Budget Summary by Division
- Operating Budget Summary by GL Category
- Budget Forecast by Costing Centre
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Gold River Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a permissive tax exemption bylaw. The primary action item is the first, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 755, 2024.
- Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Village Council will review and vote on a property tax exemption bylaw (No. 755, 2024). Other items include a development variance permit for 557 Nimpkish Drive, a grant application for the volunteer fire department, and the disposal of surplus municipal assets. The meeting also covers a Board of Variance bylaw (No. 754, 2024) and routine reports.
- Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024
- Development Variance Permit – 557 Nimpkish Drive
- Grant Opportunity – Volunteer & Composite Fire Department
- Disposal of Surplus Municipal Assets
- Board of Variance Bylaw No. 754, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will discuss several administrative reports and vote on three specific bylaws. The meeting includes a delegation from the RCMP and reviews of grant applications and the 2025 budget calendar.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 706.12
- Board of Variance Bylaw No. 754, 2024
- Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024
- Economic Development Plan contract award
- Resolution of support for Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Disaster Resiliency Investment Grant
Regular Meeting
The Council is deciding on several high-value equipment contracts and an asset management plan. They are also reviewing a zoning amendment and a lease agreement for the Jack Christensen Centre.
- Garbage truck purchase from Rollins Machinery Ltd. for $267,525 plus taxes
- Loader purchase from North Island Tractor for $90,297.60 plus taxes
- Asset Management Plan contract to Asset Strategy for $70,270 (Phase 1) and $38,390 (Phase 2)
- First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.12, 2024
- JCC room rental lease amendment for Peggy Sheehan at $300 per month plus $30 for utilities
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council is reviewing a development variance permit and a development permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing cheque signing authority and signing the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement.
- Development Variance Permit – 390 Nimpkish Drive
- Development Permit – 390 Nipskish Drive
- Cheque Signing Authority authorization
- 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement
Healthy Families and Community Committee
The Healthy Families and Community Committee will meet on June 25, 2024, to approve the agenda and adopt minutes from April 13. This session covers only procedural boilerplate, including a progress update on the 2024 meeting schedule. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of the June 25 agenda and April 13 minutes
- Review of the 2024 meeting schedule progress update
- No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed
Regular Meeting
Council will review the 2023 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information. The agenda includes a zoning amendment bylaw, building generator procurement, and proposed increases to council remuneration and meal allowances.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024
- Direct award of backup generator to Osprey Electric
- Proposed 8.61% increase to council remuneration effective January 1, 2025
- JCC lease for PacificCARE Family Enrichment Society at $150.00/month plus $30.00/month utilities
- JCC lease for Peggy Sheehan at $150.00/month plus $30.00/month utilities
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will review a zoning amendment bylaw and a temporary use application for a land camp. Additionally, staff may investigate the feasibility of establishing a Municipal and Regional District Tax.
- Temporary Use Application for 515 Industrial Park Place to permit a 2-trailer land camp for up to 2 years
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024
- Notice of Motion regarding the feasibility of an MRDT Tax application
- Solid Waste Management Plan presentation by Comox Strathவலa Waste Management
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council is considering a temporary use application for a land camp at 515 Industrial Park Place. They are also reviewing a grant application for an Integrated Storm-Water Management Plan and a lease agreement for the Jack Christensen Centre.
- Temporary use application for a 2-trailer land camp at 515 Industrial Park Place
- Grant application for the Village’s first Integrated Storm-Water Management Plan
- One-year lease for JCC Room Rental with Campbell River Tax Services Inc. for $150.00 per month plus $30.00 per month for utilities
- Letter of support for Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. to be sent to the Prime Minister
- Notice of Motion regarding MRDT Tax
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing several bylaws regarding water conservation, tax rates, and utility fees. They are also considering a contract for waterfront dock repairs and the adoption of an Active Transportation Plan. Additionally, proposed zoning changes would introduce specific rules for secondary suites and accessory dwelling units.
- Zoning amendments for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
- $40,465.35 contract award to Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd. for dock repairs
- Adoption of the Active Transportation Plan
- New bylaws for water conservation, tax rates, and utility fees
- Discounted room rental for the Chamber of Commerce at Jack Christensen Centre
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider several bylaw readings regarding taxes, financial planning, and utility rates for water, sewer, and garbage. They are also scheduled to approve the 2023 financial statements and hear an RCMP annual plan report.
- First three readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2024
- First three readings of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024
- Amendments to water, sewer, and trade waste/garbage utility rates
- Third reading for Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024
- Approval of 2023 Financial Statements
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation regarding the amended draft 5-year financial plan. The agenda also includes administrative reports and a question period.
- Presentation of the amended draft 5-year financial plan
Committee of the Whole
The agenda consists almost entirely of procedural placeholders with no attached reports or vote records. The only substantive item listed is a presentation of the draft 5-Year Financial Plan, which outlines projected municipal revenue and spending.
- Presentation of the draft 5-Year Financial Plan
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will review two proposed bylaws regarding water conservation and notice enforcement. The meeting also includes a delegation presentation regarding the Summer Rec Center.
- Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024 (first three readings)
- Bylaw Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.2, 2024 (first three readings)
- Delegation: V. Zacker regarding Summer Rec Center
- Notice of Motion from Councillor A. Pringle
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposal to close Gold River Secondary School and merge students into Ray Watkins Elementary. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on disaster risk reduction grants and committee appointments.
- Opposition to the closure of Gold River Secondary School and student amalgamation
- Authorization for a Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Adaptation grant application
- Appointment of Jenny Lynn Riddell, Nicole Veerman, and Francesca Lot to the Healthy Families and Community Committee
Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposal to commit $40,000 in grant funding to the Strathcona Regional District for an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator position. The agenda also includes rental rate approvals for community groups at the Jack Christensen Centre and development permits for 390 Nimpkish Drive.
- Commit $40,000 Indigenous Engagement Requirement grant to Strathcona Regional District
- Approve discounted Jack Christensen Centre rental rates for local community societies
- Development permit and variance application for 390 Nimpkish Drive
- Letter of support for MMFN site marker project funding
- Notice of motion regarding land acquisition from School District 84
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will hear delegations from the Truck Loggers Association and regarding a Youth Space. The agenda also includes a notice of motion concerning School District 84 lands and a report on a Campbell River AVICC resolution.
- Delegation: Bob Brash, Truck Loggers Association
- Delegation: Deborah Shorthouse regarding Youth Space
- Notice of Motion: MOU with School District 84 for GR Secondary Lands
- Council Report: Campbell River AVICC resolution
- Correspondence: Letter to Minister Farnworth regarding Community Safety Act
Regular Meeting
The Gold River Council will receive several administrative and information reports. These include the fourth quarter financial report, a 2023 audit planning report, and a work in progress update.
- Fourth Quarter Financial Report
- 2023 Audit Planning Report
- Work in Progress report
- Delegation from North Island College
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider adopting a procedural amendment bylaw and a resolution requesting provincial support for senior housing in rural BC. The meeting includes a delegation from the RCMP and reports on biodiversity and work progress. Additionally, the council will review correspondence regarding paramedic care.
- Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 733.1, 2023
- Resolution requesting provincial funding for affordable senior housing in rural BC
- RCMP delegation by Sergeant S. Young
- Report on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Framework Webinar
Regular Meeting
The Village Council is considering an application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund through the Strathcona Regional District. They are also reviewing a second and third reading for a Council Procedure Bylaw amendment.
- Emergency Support Services grant application via UBCM
- Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 733.1, 2023
- Proposed Summer Bonspiel report
- JCC Safety Concern report