Hudson's Hope, BC

Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially adopt a new Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 960, 2025) which updates land use regulations. Other major items include a Red Shale Purchase, a contract award for hazardous materials abatement, and allocation of 2026 Financial Assistance Grants. The meeting also includes repeal of numerous old bylaws and a closed session.

• Consideration of new Zoning Bylaw 960, 2025
• Red Shale Purchase (RCM-REC-055)
• Contract Award for Hazardous Materials Abatement (RCM-PW-053)
• 2026 Financial Assistance Grant Allocation (RCM-REC-056)
• Repeal of several old bylaws including Bylaw 980 and 978

Regular Council Meeting

District of Hudson's Hope council will decide on repealing dozens of old bylaws, approving 2025 financial statements, and allocating community grants. They will also discuss temporary use permits, surplus property disposal, and correspondence on joint advocacy and donations.

• Repeal of Bylaw No. 978, 2026 (Additional Bylaw No. 10) affecting 28 expired bylaws from 1991-1994
• Adoption of Repeal Bylaw No. 977, 2026 (Additional Bylaws No. 9)
• Loan Authorization Repeal Bylaw No. 981, 2026 for water treatment plant loan
• Disposal of surplus property under policy RCM-PW-048
• Temporary Use Permit applications 2026.002 and 2026.003

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 975, 2026 and the Tax Rate Bylaw No. 976, 2026, which set the district's budget and property tax rates for the year. They will also review repeal bylaws for numerous older bylaws and allocate financial assistance grants to local organizations. Several other items include support for UBCM resolutions, sponsorship requests, and a road closure request.

• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 975, 2026 (budget)
• Setting 2026 tax rates via Bylaw No. 976, 2026
• Repeal Bylaw No. 977, 2026 (removes 28 outdated bylaws from 1980s-1990s)
• Allocation of 2026 Financial Assistance Grants to local groups like Hudson's Hope Health Care Society
• Consideration of support for Prince George UBCM resolution on Northern Rural Homeowners Grants

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider setting 2026 property tax rates, adopting a five-year financial plan, and amending water fees. They will also vote on a loan authorization bylaw for municipal utility grants and repeal 28 outdated bylaws. The meeting includes a development variance permit, three property title notices, and a request from the farmers market.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 974, 2026 for municipal utility grant contribution
• Tax Rate Bylaw No. 976, 2026 setting 2026 property tax rates
• Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 975, 2026
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 969, 2026 increasing water rates
• Repeal Bylaw No. 972, 2026 removing 28 outdated bylaws

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider several staff reports and bylaws. Key items include adopting new cemetery fees, purchasing a dock for Cameron Lake, replacing the Dudley mascot costume, awarding a firewood supply contract, and repealing multiple outdated bylaws.

• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 973, 2026 - adopting new cemetery fees
• Cameron Lake Dock Purchase
• Replacement of Dudley Mascot Costume
• Award of Firewood Supply Contract
• Repeal of Bylaw No. 970, 2026 and Bylaw No. 971, 2026 (multiple outdated bylaws)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider multiple draft 2026 operating budgets covering all departments, from tax rate revenue to recreation. Two temporary use permit applications are up for decision. Bylaws to repeal outdated regulations and amend water and cemetery fees will be voted on.

• Draft 2026 Budget Summary and Tax Rate Revenue budget discussed
• Temporary Use Permit Applications 2026.002 and 2026.003
• Repeal Bylaw Nos. 968 and 970 removing 26 outdated bylaws
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 969 setting new water rates
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 973 updating cemetery fees

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review multiple draft 2026 capital budgets covering general administration, equipment and fleet, facilities, roads, water, wastewater, and protective services. They will also consider bylaws amending fees for water rates, pool, and arena, as well as repeal bylaws for older ordinances. A policy on graduation gifts for local school graduates is also on the agenda.

• Draft 2026 Capital Budget for General Administrative, PW Equipment and Fleet, Facilities and Grounds, Road Infrastructure, Water System, Wastewater System, and Protective Services
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 969, 2026 – Water Rates
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 965, 2026 – Pool Fees
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 967, 2026 – Arena Fees
• Annual Graduation Gifts policy for Hudson’s Hope School graduates

Regular Council Meeting

The Hudson's Hope council will discuss several fee amendment bylaws for pool, arena, and water rates, along with a repeal of numerous old bylaws. Staff reports include a graduation gifts policy for local school graduates, committee appointments, and a pre-budget approval for parks. The council will also consider donation requests from the North Peace Frontier Festival and Better at Home, and review proposed NCLGA resolutions. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 965, 2026 - Pool Fees
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 967, 2026 - Arena Fees
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 969, 2026 - Water Rates
• Repeal Bylaw No. 966, 2026 to remove 19 outdated bylaws from 1973-1976
• 2026 Pre-Budget Approval for Parks

Regular Council Meeting

The council will review a staff report recommending approval of the 2026 pre‑budget. It will also consider repealing Bylaw No. 964 and Bylaw No. 963, both from 2026. Additional items include a response to a decriminalization request from Northern Health and a heritage‑conservation resolution from the City of Kamloops.

• 2026 Pre‑Budget Approval – staff report (RCM-PW-025)
• Repeal Bylaw No. 964, 2026 (Additional Bylaws No. 3) – RCM-ADM-217
• Repeal Bylaw No. 963, 2026 (Additional Bylaws No. 2) – RCM-ADM-219
• Response to Decriminalization – Northern Health correspondence
• Resolution for Consideration – City of Kamloops Heritage Conservation Act

The council gave pre‑budget approval for the Hudson’s Hope Campground Upgrades Project, allowing a maximum of $50,000 before the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan is adopted. It also repealed Bylaws 964 and 963, received several pieces of correspondence, and authorized a closed‑session to discuss charter and labour matters. All items were carried.

• Approved pre‑budget $50,000 for campground upgrades (Carried)
• Repealed Bylaw No. 964, 2026 (first, second, and third reading) (Carried)
• Repealed Bylaw No. 963, 2026 (Carried)
• Received and recorded correspondence on decriminalization – Northern Health (Carried)
• Received and recorded correspondence on City of Kamloops resolution (Carried)
• Received and recorded GMS Shrum and Portage Pass Stations correspondence for discussion (Carried)
• Authorized closed‑session to discuss charter sections and labour relations (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider pre-budget approvals for the water system (RCM-PW-023) and facilities (RCM-PW-024), along with a 2025 budget update (RCM-ADM-216). Two repeal bylaws (Nos. 962 and 963) are up for discussion, the latter repealing multiple outdated bylaws from the 1960s-70s. Correspondence includes opposition to Bill M216 and a request for cross-border medical services. The Peace River Agreement Annual Development Plan for 2026 is also on the agenda.

• 2026 Pre-Budget Approval - Water System (RCM-PW-023)
• 2026 Pre-Budget Approval - Facilities (RCM-PW-024)
• 2025 Budget Update (RCM-ADM-216)
• Repeal Bylaw No. 963, 2026 (repealing 28 old bylaws)
• Peace River Agreement Annual Development Plan 2026 (RCM-ADM-215)

The council adopted the minutes from six previous meetings. It gave pre‑budget approval for water and sewer system upgrades up to $150,000, residential water fill upgrades up to $15,000, and facilities upgrades—including key‑fob access, security alarms and a pool liner replacement—up to $240,000. The 2026 Peace River Agreement Annual Development Plan was approved and Bylaws 962 and 963 were repealed.

• Adopted June 23, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Adopted July 14, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Pre‑budget approval for water & sewer upgrades up to $150,000 (Carried)
• Pre‑budget approval for residential water fill upgrades up to $15,000 (Carried)
• Pre‑budget approval for facilities upgrades up to $240,000 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Peace River Agreement Annual Development Plan (Carried)
• Repealed Bylaw No. 963, 2026 – first, second and third readings (Carried)
• Adopted repeal of Bylaw No. 962, 2026 (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider repealing 23 obsolete bylaws from 1963-2008 covering topics like ambulance, curfew, fireworks, water regulation, and revenue anticipation borrowing. A staff report on 2026 grant writing support services is also on the agenda. Correspondence items include a request for retroactive pay for RCMP members, a letter of support for railway engagement, opposition to Bill M216, and a mental health accord. The meeting includes adoption of past minutes and a closed session.

• Repeal Bylaw No. 962, 2026 to repeal 23 old bylaws
• Staff report on 2026 Grant Writing Support Services (RCM-ADM-202)
• Correspondence re: retroactive pay for RCMP members
• Letter of support for railway engagement from City of Quesnel
• Opposition to Bill M216 from multiple municipalities

The council adopted the minutes from May 26 and June 16, 2025. It authorized a grant application for up to $8,000 and approved a one‑year contract with Clear Course Consulting Limited for Grant Writing Support Services costing up to $34,500. The council also repealed Bylaw No. 962, 2026 and directed staff to add a recreational event for Accessibility Week and a teen curling event. A closed‑session was held to discuss confidential matters.

• Adopted May 26, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 16, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to consider an additional event for Accessibility Week 2026 (Carried)
• Authorized grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for up to $8,000 (Carried)
• Approved contract with Clear Course Consulting Limited for Grant Writing Support Services up to $34,500 (Carried)
• Repeated Bylaw No. 962, 2026 – first, second, and third readings (Carried)
• Authorized letter of support to Double H Saddle Club for recreation infrastructure funding (Carried)
• Directed staff to collaborate with Bullhead Mountain Curling Club for a teen recreation event (Carried)