Gold River public meetings in 2024

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

The Council of the Village of Gold River held a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, with three councillors present and the Mayor and one councillor absent. The Council gave first three readings to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 756, 2024, and approved a motion to complete a federal consultation on taxation of vacant land. The meeting was adjourned in camera for labour relations.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted regular meeting minutes from November 18, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted committee of the whole minutes from November 26, 2024 (carried)
• Received Work in Progress for information (carried)
• Gave first three readings to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 756, 2024 (carried)
• Approved completing federal vacant land consultation questionnaire (carried)
• Proceeded in camera for labour relations (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved adjustments to the 2025 5-year Financial Plan, including removing $125,000 from tax revenue and setting an 8.9% tax revenue increase for each year. They also rescheduled several public works vehicle purchases, reduced sanitary main renewal funding from $360,000 to $65,000 for 2025-2028, and moved Muchalat Bridge water and sewer work to 2026 planning and 2027 construction. All motions carried.

• Removed $125,000 from tax revenue and set 8.9% annual tax revenue increase (carried)
• Rescheduled public works vehicles: unit 12 to 2028, loader to 2030, Kubota mower to 2029, flat deck trailer to 2026 (carried)
• Reduced Sanitary Main Renewal - I & I from $360,000 to $65,000 for 2025-2028 (carried)
• Moved Muchalat Bridge water and sewer line work to 2026 planning, 2027 construction (carried)

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

Council directed staff to prepare a report on relocating the Community Gardens to the park on Dogwood Drive, and requested a meeting with the provincial task force on salmon aquaculture transition. The agenda and previous minutes were adopted, and two information reports were received. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Administration to prepare report on relocating Community Gardens to Dogwood Drive park (carried)
• Requested meeting with Interdepartmental Task Force on Salmon Aquaculture Transition (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted November 4, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (carried)
• Received recreational trail liability report for information (carried)

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

The Healthy Families and Community Committee approved sending a survey to residents, with content to be finalized by email. The committee also confirmed its 2025 meeting schedule and adopted the June 25, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending a survey with content finalized by email (carried)
• Confirmed 2025 meeting dates: Jan 28, Apr 1, May 27, Jul 22, Sep 23, Nov 25 (carried)
• Adopted June 25, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Accepted Terms of Reference report for information (carried)

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

The Gold River Council approved a four-year engineering services contract with McElhanney Ltd. and finalized the 2025 regular meeting schedule. Council also confirmed various committee appointments for 2024-2025 and authorized free public skating and swimming events for December.

• Awarded engineering services contract to McElhanney Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved 2025 regular council meeting schedule (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Pringle as Alternate Director to Strathcona Regional District (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Fossen as Director to Vancouver Island Regional Library Board (Carried)
• Appointed Mayor Lott as Director to Island Coastal Economic Trust (Carried)
• Adopted 2024-2025 committee and agency appointments (Carried)
• Approved free December skate and swim events (Carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole received the 2025 draft 5-year financial plan reports for information and approved moving the Fire Bay Exhaust System project from 2026 to 2028. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Received 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan - Projects for information (carried)
• Moved Fire Bay Exhaust System from 2026 to 2028 (carried)
• Received 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan - Operating for information (carried)

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

Council supported submitting two grant applications: one for a barrier-free entrance at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre and another to purchase a mobile bike and pedestrian counter. They also adopted the Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024, and received the third quarter financial report and other information items.

• Supported grant application for barrier-free entrance at Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre (carried)
• Supported grant application to purchase mobile bike and pedestrian counter (carried)
• Adopted Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024 (carried)
• Received third quarter financial report for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from October 7, 15, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive item being receipt of the 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan for information. No decisions were made on the plan's contents. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.

• Received 2025 Draft 5-year Financial Plan for information (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 pm (carried)

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

Council gave first, second, and third reading to the Village of Gold River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024. The motion carried with one opposing vote from Councillor Nikki Pichert. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:20 pm.

• Gave first, second, and third reading to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024 (carried, 1 opposed)

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

Council approved a development variance permit for 557 Nimpkish Drive, authorized a grant application for the fire department, and approved disposal of surplus office equipment. A proposed amendment to the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw to reduce the golf course exemption to 50% was defeated. Council also adopted the Board of Variance Bylaw and agreed to provide a letter of support to Grieg Seafood.

• Approved development variance permit for 557 Nimpkish Drive (1 opposed)
• Authorized UBCM grant application for Volunteer & Composite Fire Department
• Approved disposal of surplus office equipment
• Defeated amendment to reduce golf course tax exemption to 50% (2 opposed)
• Adopted Board of Variance Bylaw No. 754, 2024
• Approved letter of support to Grieg Seafood

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

Council awarded the Economic Development Plan contract to Rynic for $73,250 and supported a grant application for a part-time Economic Development Officer. It adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.12, gave first three readings to Board of Variance Bylaw No. 754, and tabled the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. A proposed amendment to reduce maximum building height from four to three floors was defeated unanimously.

• Awarded Economic Development Plan contract to Rynic for $73,250
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.12, 2024
• Defeated amendment to change max building height from 4 to 3 floors (4 opposed)
• Gave first three readings to Board of Variance Bylaw No. 754, 2024
• Tabled Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2024 to next meeting
• Provided resolution of support for Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation grant application
• Authorized Indigenous Cultural Safety grant application to UBCM with Strathcona Regional District
• Supported REDIP grant application for part-time Economic Development Officer

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Village Council holds its regular September 3 meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive. The agenda lists routine procedural items and several reports, including a yearly rate review for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre and a facility reopening plan.

• 2024–2025 yearly rate review for Aquatic Sports Centre and Memorial Centre
• Facility reopening plan for Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Gold River Curling Club grant-in-aid request
• Remembrance Day wreath purchase request
• RCMP request correspondence

Council approved approximately 3% rate increases at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre and the Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. It also directed staff to pursue a YouTube-based option for recording council meetings, approved a $787.35 grant for the Gold River Curling Club, and authorized a $60 Remembrance Day wreath. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved ~3% rate increase at Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre
• Approved ~3% rate increase at Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Directed administration to proceed with YouTube option for meeting recordings
• Approved $787.35 grant-in-aid for Gold River Curling Club
• Approved $60 Remembrance Day wreath
• Approved RCMP borrowing tables and chairs for detachment grand opening

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

Council authorized the purchase of a garbage truck and a loader, and awarded a two-phase asset management contract. A zoning amendment bylaw received first and second reading, and a lease amendment for JCC room rentals was approved.

• Awarded Asset Management Plan Phase 1 ($70,270.00) and Phase 2 ($38,390) to Asset Strategy
• Approved loader purchase from North Island Tractor for $96,682.60 plus taxes
• Increased capital reserves funding by $20,000 for loader and snowblade purchase
• Denied manual load garbage truck from Rollins Machinery Ltd. for $260,775 plus taxes (3 opposed)
• Approved garbage truck with European auto-tipper from Diamond International Truck for $283,872 plus taxes
• Approved JCC lease amendment for Peggy Sheehan at $300.00 per month plus $30.00 for utilities
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.12, 2024 and scheduled a Public Hearing

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

Council approved a development permit and a development variance permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive. The council also authorized a new cheque signing authority and signed a long-term community-building fund agreement.

• Approved development variance permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive (Carried)
• Approved development permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive (Carried)
• Authorized Council members, CAO, Director of Finance, Deputy Corporate Officer, and Director of Operations as cheque signatories (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to sign 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement (Carried)
• Rescheduled August 6, 2024 meeting to August 19, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Letter of Support for Nootka Sound Watershed Society Muchalat Lake Restoration Gravel Placement project (Carried)

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

Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024 and authorized two room rental leases at the JCC. The board also approved a 4% increase in council remuneration for 2025 and awarded a backup generator contract to Osprey Electric.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024
• Authorized JCC lease with PacificCARE Family Enrichment Society for $150/month plus $30 utilities through March 31, 2027
• Authorized one-year JCC lease with Peggy Sheehan for $150/month plus $30 utilities
• Direct awarded PSB Building backup generator to Osprey Electric
• Approved 4.0% increase in remuneration effective January 1, 2025
• Updated per diem and meal allowance rates for Council and staff
• Appointed Candice Baker to the Healthy Families and Community Committee
• Accepted the 2023 Statement of Financial Information

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

Council approved a temporary use application for a 2-trailer land camp at 515 Industrial Park Place. The first three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024 were passed, though a proposed amendment to parking requirements was defeated.

• Approved temporary use application for 2-trailer land camp at 515 Industrial Park Place (Opposed: 2)
• Approved first three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 706.11, 2024 (Opposed: 1)
• Defeated amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 706 regarding parking spaces (Opposed: 3)
• Approved request for staff report on Municipal and Regional District Tax feasibility
• Adopted May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

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

Council authorized administration to apply for a grant to create the Village's first Integrated Storm-Water Management Plan. The council also approved a one-year room rental lease with Campbell River Tax Services Inc. and a letter of support for Grieg Seafood BC Ltd.

• Authorized grant application for Integrated Storm-Water Management Plan (Carried)
• Approved one-year lease with Campbell River Tax Services Inc. for $150.00/month plus $30.00/month utilities (Carried)
• Authorized letter of support for Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. to the Prime Minister (Carried)
• Adopted May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Economic Development report for information (Carried)
• Received Work in Progress for information (Carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (Carried)

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

Council approved the 2024 Tax Rates and Financial Plan bylaws, along with several utility rate amendments. The board also adopted an Active Transportation Plan and established new zoning requirements for small-scale multi-unit housing.

• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2024
• Adopted Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024 (Opposed: Mayor Lott, Councillor Wehmeier)
• Approved zoning amendments for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
• Awarded $40,465.35 dock repair contract to Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd. (budget cap $65,000)
• Adopted Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024
• Adopted Bylaw Notice and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 737.2, 2024
• Adopted utility rate amendments for trade waste, garbage, water, and sewer
• Approved $30 monthly rent for Gold River 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

Council approved a Financial Plan Bylaw with an 8.9% tax revenue increase for residential, business, and light industrial classes. The board also passed updated water, sewer, and garbage rate bylaws. Additionally, Council committed to reading a Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action at every meeting.

• Approved 2023 Financial Statements
• Approved $1,750 grant-in-aid for Gold River Slo-pitch Tournament
• Passed third reading of Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024
• Defeated original Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024 (3 opposed)
• Approved amended Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024 with 8.9% tax revenue increase (2 opposed)
• Approved amended Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2024 (1 opposed)
• Approved first, second, and third readings for Water, Sewer, and Trade Waste/Garbage rate bylaws
• Approved reading one of 94 Calls to Action at every council meeting

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

The Committee of the Whole approved a tax revenue increase for business and light industrial classes. They also authorized gym access during a pool shutdown and extended the Economic Development Officer contract.

• Approved $125,000 tax revenue increase split 50/50 between business and light industrial assessment classes
• Approved gym access Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (9:15 am to 11:15 am) during pool shutdown
• Approved funding to extend Economic Development Officer contract to the end of 2024
• Deferred planning for water supply/well replacement pending 2024 asset management 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

The Committee of the Whole approved adding a 0.5 FTE Fire Chief position to the 5-Year Financial Plan. Administration was directed to return with scenarios for increasing tax revenue to offset wharf losses, options for an Economic Development Officer, and plans for gym access, garbage truck info, a $50,000 reserve, and water supply replacement.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• 0.5 FTE Fire Chief position created and included in financial plan (Carried)
• Administration directed to provide info on tax revenue scenarios, EDO position, gym access, garbage truck, $50k reserve, and water supply (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

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

Council gave the first two readings to Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024, after approving multiple amendments regarding drought levels and permitted water use. Council also gave the first three readings to Bylaw Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.2, 2024.

• Approved first two readings of Water Conservation Bylaw No. 751, 2024
• Amended Bylaw 751 to trigger restrictions based on West Vancouver Island Basin drought levels 4 and 5
• Amended Bylaw 751 to update Municipal Water Park permitted uses for Stage 2 and Stage 3
• Amended Bylaw 751 to limit Stage 3 watering of public fields to prevent permanent plant loss
• Amended Bylaw 751 to allow Stage 4 water use for health, safety, and fire control
• Amended Bylaw 751 to add vegetable/food gardens to Stage 3 permitted uses
• Approved first three readings of Bylaw Notice of Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.2, 2024

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

Council rejected a motion opposing the closure of Gold River Secondary School but directed staff to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the vacant land if the school is relocated. Council also authorized a grant application for disaster risk reduction and appointed four members to the Healthy Families and Community Committee.

• Motion opposing Gold River Secondary School closure and amalgamation defeated (3 opposed, 1 conflict)
• Approved directing staff to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of vacant land from Gold River Secondary by end of May 2024
• Authorized grant application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Adaptation in partnership with Strathcona Regional District
• Appointed Jenny Lynn Riddell, Nicole Veerman, Francesca Lott, and Robin Yuen 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

Council approved a $40,000 grant to the Strathcona Regional District for emergency services engagement. Several community groups received discounted rental rates at the Jack Christensen Centre, and a development permit was approved for 390 Nimpkish Drive.

• Committed $40,000 IER funding grant to Strathcona Regional District for an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator (Carried)
• Approved $30/month rental rate for Gold River Lions Club at Jack Christensen Centre (Carried)
• Approved $30/month rental rate for Gold River Museum & Archive Society at Jack Christensen Centre (Carried)
• Approved $30/month rental rate for Gold River Restorative Justice Society at Jack Christensen Centre (Carried)
• Approved $50/month rental rate for Gold River Food Network at Jack Christensen Centre (Carried)
• Approved development variance and permit for a second principal building at 390 Nimpkish Drive (Carried)
• Directed Administration to provide a letter of support to MMFN for site marker project funding (Carried)
• Deferred motion regarding School District 84 and Gold River Secondary lands to March 18, 2024 (Carried)

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

The Village of Gold River Council held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024. Council adopted the agenda, adopted the February 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes, and received several items for information, including reports from Council, the Work in Progress, and block correspondence. A delegation from the Truck Loggers Association was listed, and a Youth Space delegation was cancelled. Council then moved to proceed In Camera under section 90(1)(c) for labour relations or other employee relations, and adjourned at 8:52 pm. No substantive decisions on bylaws, new business, or other matters were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the February 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes as presented (carried)
• Received reports from Council for information (carried)
• Received the Work in Progress for information (carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (carried)
• Moved to proceed In Camera under section 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:52 pm (carried)

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

Council adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 22, 2024. Several reports were received for information, including the fourth quarter financial report and the 2023 Audit Planning Report.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received fourth quarter financial report for information (Carried)
• Received 2023 Audit Planning Report for information (Carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (Carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (Carried)
• Approved motion to proceed In Camera for labour or employee relations (Carried)

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

Council adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 733.1, 2023. The Council also approved a resolution for the 2024 AVICC convention requesting provincial funding for affordable seniors housing in rural BC.

• Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 733.1, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved resolution requesting provincial funding for rural seniors housing for 2024 AVICC convention (Carried)
• Adopted January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Biodiversity & Ecosystem Framework Webinar report for information (Carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (Carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (Carried)

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

The Council approved an application for financial assistance under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, agreeing that the Strathcona Regional District will submit and manage the grant on their behalf. They denied support for a Summer Bonspiel grant application due to necessary facility upgrades. Additionally, Council directed administration to prepare a report on ice and snow clearing at the JCC and to post 988 crisis line information in all facilities.

• Approved application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant (Carried)
• Denied support for Summer Bonspiel grant application (Carried)
• Directed administration to prepare report on JCC ice and snow clearing (Carried)
• Directed administration to post 988 information posters in all facilities (Carried)
• Agreed to Strathcona Regional District managing grant funding if approved (Carried)