Oliver public meetings in 2022

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider several water-related items, including early approval for a 2023 capital project to upgrade electrical service at the Black Sage well, adoption of water parcel tax bylaws, and amendments to water regulations and fees. Council will also review a zoning amendment for 5847 Columbia Street, a traffic bylaw amendment, and discuss a Community to Community Forum and a Canada Summer Jobs grant application. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and activity reports.

• Early approval for 2023 capital project: Black Sage electrical upgrade
• Adoption of Water Parcel Tax Bylaw 1414 and Municipal Water Service Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw 1415
• Adoption of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11
• First, second, and third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.05
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 for 5847 Columbia Street (rescind third reading and re-read)

Council approved a water capital request for electrical upgrades and adopted several water-related bylaws. The body also advanced a traffic amendment bylaw and authorized a grant application for a records management student.

• Approved $450,000 water capital request for Black Sage Well Electrical Upgrade (Unanimous)
• Adopted Water Parcel Tax Bylaw 1414 and Municipal Water Service Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw 1415 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11 (Unanimous)
• Read Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.05 three times; scheduled for adoption Jan 9, 2023
• Read Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03 three times; scheduled for adoption Jan 9, 2023 (4-1)
• Rescinded and re-read third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 (5847 Columbia Street)
• Authorized 2023 Canada Summer Jobs Application for a Records Management Student
• Retroactively approved Dec 6, 2022 letter of support for Oliver Parks and Recreation Society pollinator garden grant

Committee of the Whole

The Town of Oliver's Committee of the Whole will discuss a water utility leak adjustment policy review, hear delegations from Lakeside Resort and the Oliver and District Heritage Society regarding its 2023 budget request, and discuss the Grow Oliver economic development strategy including a wine centre feasibility study and a potential REDIP grant. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Water Utility Leak Adjustment Policy - review of notifications
• Lakeside Resort delegation by owner Paul Bouchard and consultant Tom Szalay
• Oliver and District Heritage Society 2023 budget request by executive director Darren Halsted
• Grow Oliver discussion including Local Economic Development Strategy 2020 and Wine and Visitor Centre Concept Study 2022
• REDIP Grant for Wine Centre Feasibility Study

The Committee directed staff to change how water leak alerts are issued to users. Council also directed staff to consult with the RDOS Area 'C' Director regarding a Wine Centre Feasibility Study grant.

• Amended Water Utility Leak Policy to issue an initial alert for new leaks and list subsequent notifications on utility bills (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to consult with RDOS Area 'C' Director regarding REDIP Grant for Wine Centre Feasibility Study (CARRIED)
• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Town of Oliver's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss water matters, including the appointment of a Corporate Officer and an update on the financial position and 2022 capital projects. The committee will also hear a delegation from the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce and consider 2023 committee appointments. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a public question period.

• Appointment of Corporate Officer
• Update on financial position and 2022 capital projects
• Delegation from South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce
• 2023 committee appointments

The Committee appointed Rochelle Lougheed as Corporate Officer and rescinded the appointment of Diane Vaykovich. Council also established committee appointments for 2023 and directed staff to review specific advisory policies and committees.

• Appointed Rochelle Lougheed as Corporate Officer effective November 28, 2022
• Rescinded Diane Vaykovich’s Corporate Officer appointment as of November 25, 2022
• Approved 2023 Committee Appointments for various boards and societies
• Paused scheduling of Downtown Advisory and Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committees
• Directed staff to review Children & Youth / Youth Centre Advisory and Multi-Cultural Services
• Directed staff to review and update the Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference
• Received the Financial Position and 2022 Capital Projects report for information

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 and a Development Permit with variances for the property at 5847 Columbia Street. The hearing is scheduled for 7:00-7:15 PM on November 28, 2022, in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a report from the Director of Development Services and supporting attachments.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 for 5847 Columbia Street
• Development Permit 2022-20 with variances
• Revised plans dated 2022-10-06
• Revised letter of intent dated 2022-10-14

The Town of Oliver held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 regarding a development permit with variances for 5847 Columbia Street. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. No vote or final decision on the bylaw was recorded in these minutes.

• Closed public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 (5847 Columbia Street)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including water parcel tax and regulation amendments, a zoning amendment for 5847 Columbia Street, and a traffic bylaw. They will also discuss a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band, grant applications, and a potential funding application for the Station Street Pavilion. The meeting includes consent agenda items, committee reports, and public question period.

• Third reading of Water Parcel Tax Bylaw 1414 and Municipal Water Service Parcel Tax Role Bylaw 1415
• Third reading of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 and DP 2022-20 with variances for 5847 Columbia Street
• First, second, and third reading of Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03
• Adoption of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw 1413 and Intercommunity Business Licence Bylaw 2022.03

Council approved a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band and adopted two new bylaws regarding privacy and business licensing. They also authorized grant applications for a community pavilion and two local aid requests.

• Approved fire protection services agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band
• Adopted Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw 1413
• Adopted Intercommunity Business Licence Bylaw 2022.03
• Approved $1,600 grant in aid for Harvest Hut
• Approved $2,000 grant in aid for Oliver Seventh Day Adventist Church Emergency Cold Shelter
• Directed staff to apply for BC Destination Development Fund for Station Street pavilion
• Referred Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03 back to staff for more information
• Rescheduled adoption of Water Parcel Tax Bylaws 1414 and 1415 and Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11 to December 12, 2022

Regular Open Council Meeting

This is the regular open council meeting for the Town of Oliver on November 14, 2022. Council will consider several bylaws, including water parcel tax bylaws, a water regulation amendment, a Freedom of Information bylaw, and an intercommunity business licence amendment. They will also review a zoning amendment and development permit for 5847 Columbia Street, a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band, and a variance application from Fairview Mountain Golf Club. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, reports, and correspondence.

• Zoning Amendment and Development Permit (with variances) for 5847 Columbia Street
• Water Parcel Tax Bylaw 1414 and Water Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw 1415
• Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw 1413
• Intercommunity Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2002.03

Council gave first, second, and third readings to several bylaws regarding water taxes, water regulations, and privacy. A zoning amendment and development permit for 5847 Columbia Street were advanced to a public hearing. Council also authorized a variance application for the Fairview Mountain Golf Club.

• Advanced Water Parcel Tax Bylaws 1414 and 1415 to adoption on Nov 28
• Advanced Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.11 to adoption on Nov 28
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Nov 28 for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.27 and Development Permit 2022-20 (5847 Columbia St)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw 1413
• Advanced Intercommunity Business Licence Bylaw 2022.03 to adoption on Nov 28
• Deferred Fire Protection Services Agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band for staff to seek input on wording
• Approved variance application for Fairview Mountain Golf Club at 933 Old Golf Course Road
• Authorized grant application for UBCM Preparedness Fund for fire department equipment and training

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including the 2023-2027 financial plan schedule and finance update, the results of the 2022 general local government election, a mobile app promotion, and a draft electronic meeting policy. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Schedule and Finance Update
• 2022 General Local Government Election Results
• Town of Oliver Mobile App Promotion
• Electronic Meeting Policy draft review

The Committee of the Whole approved spending $5,500 from COVID-19 restart funds for mobile app graphics and social media marketing. Council also endorsed a new Electronic Meeting Policy and received reports on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and 2022 election results.

• Approved $5,500 from COVID-19 restart funds for mobile app promotion by Upanup Studio’s Inc. (Opposed: Mayor Johansen, Councillor Mattes)
• Directed staff to include radio advertising for the mobile app promotion
• Endorsed the Electronic Meeting Policy
• Received 2023-2027 Financial Plan Schedule & Finance Update for information
• Received October 15, 2022 General Local Election Results report for information

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to adopt the agenda, receive the mayor's verbal report, and hear from outgoing Oliver Ambassadors. Council will also review a corporate officer's report on strategic planning for 2023-2026 and a deputy corporate officer's report on 2022 appointments and the schedule of meetings. The meeting includes a public question period.

• Strategic Planning 2023-2026 report
• 2022 Appointments and Schedule of Meetings report
• Delegation from Oliver Ambassadors (outgoing: Jordyn Koteles, Mya Crowley, McKenna Burns)
• Oath of office for mayor and council members

Council authorized spending for a strategic planning workshop in January 2023. The body also appointed representatives to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the Okanagan Regional Library Board, and established the Acting Mayor schedule for 2022 and 2023.

• Approved up to $7,000 for a Strategic Planning Workshop on January 6, 2023
• Appointed Mayor Johansen as Municipal Director to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
• Appointed Councillor Veintimilla as Alternate Municipal Director to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
• Appointed Councillor Mattes to the Okanagan Regional Library Board
• Appointed Councillor Schafer as Alternate to the Okanagan Regional Library Board
• Directed Councillor Mattes to submit Expression of Interest for the Economic Trust of Southern Interior Regional Advisory Committee
• Established Acting Mayor rotation for November 2022 through December 2023
• Adopted the agenda as distributed

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider a development variance permit for 787 Kettle Avenue, award a tender for Station Street Plaza site preparation, and hear reports on the Spirit of Oliver and ambassador finances. Delegations include the BC Rural Health Network and the Oliver Ambassadors. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, activity reports, and correspondence.

• Development Variance Permit for 787 Kettle Avenue
• Station Street Plaza tender award for site preparation
• Spirit of Oliver update 2022
• BC Rural Health Network community membership request
• Oliver Ambassador financial report and 2023 ambassador presentations

Council awarded the site preparation tender for the Station Street Plaza to Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd. for $112,612.50. Council also approved a Development Variance Permit for 787 Kettle Avenue, endorsed changes to the Spirit of Oliver Award program, and directed staff to join the BC Rural Health Network.

• Awarded Station Street Plaza site preparation tender to Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd. for $112,612.50
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-13 for 787 Kettle Avenue
• Endorsed Spirit of Oliver Award program changes including discontinuing nomination announcement at Venables Theatre and holding event during Volunteer Week 2023
• Directed staff to enlist Town of Oliver as member of BC Rural Health Network
• Adopted the October 11, 2022 Consent Agenda including September meeting minutes and activity reports
• Received October 11, 2022 Correspondence Report

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider several items, including a notice of intent to dissolve the 7D drainage system service, a development permit for 6048 Station Street, and the final Oliver Airport Risk Assessment report. They will also review routine reports on building permits, fire department activity, and water quality, and discuss a grant for the Oliver Ambassadors Pageant and a xeriscape demonstration garden grant application.

• Notice of intent to dissolve 7D Drainage System service
• Development permit for 6048 Station Street
• Oliver Airport Risk Assessment Final Report
• Grant in Aid for 2022 Oliver Ambassadors Pageant
• Canada Natural Infrastructure Fund Grant for Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

Council dissolved the 7D Drainage Service, repealing related bylaws and directing notification to property beneficiaries. They approved the 2023 Regular Open Meeting Schedule, set irrigation shut-off dates, and referred a development permit for 6048 Station Street back to staff for more information. A grant application for a xeriscape demonstration garden was approved with Mayor Johansen and Councillor Mattes opposed.

• Dissolved 7D Drainage Service and repealed SOLID Bylaws No. 175 and No. 143 (carried)
• Approved 2023 Regular Open Meeting Schedule (carried)
• Set irrigation turn-off for Oct 11, 2022 and canal cease diversion for Oct 25, 2022 (carried)
• Referred Development Permit 2022-21 for 6048 Station Street back to staff (carried)
• Received Oliver Airport Risk Assessment Final Report and directed staff to proceed with risk controls (carried)
• Released $1,500 grant-in-aid for 2022 Oliver Ambassadors Pageant (carried)
• Continued Goose Management Program for 2022-2023 with six permits (carried)
• Approved grant application for xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to Station Street Plaza (carried, Mayor Johansen and Councillor Mattes opposed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the South Okanagan Aquatic Center feasibility study and the Oliver and District Heritage Society's Ditch Project, and will discuss a Spirit of Oliver update and a Proclamation Policy amendment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• South Okanagan Aquatic Center Feasibility Study presentation by Jon Hack, Sierra Planning
• Oliver and District Heritage Society Ditch Project presentation by Darren Halsted, Executive Director
• Spirit of Oliver Update 2022
• Proclamation Policy Amendment
• Adoption of prior minutes (COW May 9, 2022)

The Committee of the Whole considered two motions on a Proclamation Policy amendment. The first motion, to not endorse the amended policy, was defeated. The second motion, to endorse the amended policy, was carried. The Spirit of Oliver Update 2022 was deferred. A request from the Oliver and District Heritage Society for up to $17,500 for The Ditch Project was directed to be brought forward in the RDOS 2023 budget submission.

• Defeated motion to not endorse Proclamation Policy amendment (Mayor Johansen, Councillors Mattes, Schwartzenberger opposed)
• Carried motion to endorse Proclamation Policy amendment (Councillors Veintimilla, Grice opposed)
• Deferred Spirit of Oliver Update 2022 (Councillor Grice opposed)
• Carried motion to direct staff to inform Oliver and District Heritage Society that $17,500 request for The Ditch Project be brought forward in RDOS 2023 budget

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive verbal reports from the Airport Manager and Corporate Officer on several airport matters. Items include a risk assessment update, fuel distribution, a concept of operations, the Keremeos Creek wildfire incident command, a strategic plan, and a proposed gate closure policy. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are updates or reports.

• Risk Assessment Update (verbal)
• Fuel Distribution (verbal)
• Concept of Operations - Airport (verbal)
• Keremeos Creek Wildfire - Incident Command (verbal)
• Policy Development - Gate Closure (verbal)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on August 22, 2022, includes delegations from the Royal Canadian Legion about a cenotaph on Station Street and from FortisBC about renewable gas. Council will also consider a development permit for 5830 Sawmill Road, a grant-in-aid application from OOSAR, and receive the July 2022 water quality report.

• Delegation: Royal Canadian Legion Oliver Branch 97 — justification for cenotaph on Station Street
• Delegation: FortisBC — renewable gas comprehensive review and clean growth pathway
• Development permit application for 5830 Sawmill Road
• OOSAR Grant in Aid application with DCC costs
• Water quality summary report for July 2022

Council approved a grant-in-aid of $3,347.18 for the Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue. They also directed staff to work with the Royal Canadian Legion on potential cenotaph locations and approved a development permit for 5830 Sawmill Road. A request to place a purple chair on Town Hall property for August 31 was granted, but lighting the building purple was denied due to stolen infrastructure.

• Approved $3,347.18 grant for Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Royal Canadian Legion on cenotaph location options (carried)
• Approved Development Permit 2022-18 for 5830 Sawmill Road (carried)
• Granted request to place purple chair on Town Hall property for August 31 (carried)
• Denied request to light Town Hall purple due to stolen lighting infrastructure (carried)
• Directed staff to amend Council Proclamation Policy to allow staff to approve future lighting requests (carried 3-2)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on August 8, 2022, includes a delegation on a Community Climate Change Action Plan, a contract award recommendation for a service truck, water quality reports, two development permits, adoption of a fire control amendment bylaw, and updates on fire protection services and COVID-19 Safe Restart projects. Council will also receive reports from staff and councillors.

• Contract award recommendation for RFP #2022-004 – Supply of Service Truck
• Development Permit (with variances) at 668 Co-op Avenue
• Development Permit at 6056 Main Street
• Adoption of Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.03
• Fire Protection Services agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band

Council awarded $30,000 to the Community Energy Association for Quickstart Community and Corporate Mitigation Plans to qualify for climate action funding. It also approved a $181,723.45 contract with Nor-Mar Industries for a service utility truck, two development permits, a fire control bylaw amendment, and $136,249 in COVID-19 funding allocations.

• Awarded $15,000 Quickstart Community Mitigation Plan and $15,000 Corporate Mitigation Plan to Community Energy Association (carried)
• Approved $181,723.45 contract with Nor-Mar Industries for service utility truck and $7,725 capital budget increase (carried)
• Approved Development Permit (with variances) 2022-14 at 668 Co-op Avenue (carried)
• Approved Development Permit 2022-17 at 6056 Main Street with landscape conditions (1 opposed)
• Adopted Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.03 (carried)
• Extended fire protection services lease with Osoyoos Indian Band for two months (carried)
• Approved $136,249 in COVID-19 funding for recommended projects (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for ditch trail project (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider several items, including a development variance permit for 951 Pelican Place, an amendment to the fire control bylaw, and budget amendments for airport line painting and other expenditures. They will also receive reports on building permits, fire department activity, and correspondence, and hear an update from the fire chief.

• Development Variance Permit for 951 Pelican Place
• Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.03 for first, second, and third reading
• Airport 2022 budget amendments for line painting and other expenditures
• Oliver Community Hall kitchen renovation for local food initiative
• Amended Letters Patent dated June 27, 2022

Council approved a motion to support Oliver Parks & Recreation's 2022 Federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund grant application of $240,000, with the Town contributing $25,000 and the RDOS $35,000. They also directed staff to amend the 2022-2026 Financial Plan to fund the Town's share and to reallocate $25,000 from the 2022 Community Food Action Initiative to 2023 if the grant is unsuccessful. Other decisions included approving a development variance permit for 951 Pelican Place, giving first three readings to Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.03, and amending the airport budget for up to $27,000 in additional costs.

• Supported $240K grant application for community hall kitchen renovation (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-11 for 951 Pelican Place (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.03 (carried)
• Directed staff to amend airport budget for up to $27K in additional costs (carried)
• Directed staff to review proposed RGS Bylaw amendments for comments (carried)
• Cancelled July 25, 2022 meeting and rescheduled to August 8, 2022 (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council awarded the Okanagan Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project to H & M Excavating Ltd. for $719,917.33 and increased the sewer capital contribution by $86,000. Council also adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 1410, Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1411, and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.04. Additionally, Council agreed to participate in a joint UBCM grant application for extreme heat risk mapping with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

• Awarded Okanagan Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement to H & M Excavating Ltd. for $719,917.33 (carried)
• Increased sewer capital contribution by $86,000 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 1410 (carried)
• Adopted Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1411 (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.04 (carried)
• Approved participation in joint UBCM Extreme Heat Risk Mapping grant application with RDOS (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on June 13, 2022, includes a delegation from Sparrow Scooters proposing a provincial electric kick scooter pilot, plus decisions on a fees and charges amendment bylaw, a mobile food vending permit, and a budget amendment for a pick-up truck. Council will also receive reports on water matters, building permits, and fire department activity, and consider UBCM meeting requests and active transportation funding.

• Delegation: Sparrow Scooters presentation on BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot City
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.04
• Mobile Food Vending Permit application
• 2022 Budget Amendment for pick-up truck
• UBCM Canada Community Building Fund - Active Transportation Enhancements (phases for Canal, Gala, Hillside, Fairview Road, Hike and Bike Trail)

Council directed staff to apply for a $4.5 million UBCM grant for active transportation enhancements, and approved a $53,000 budget amendment for a new Public Works pick-up truck. Council also endorsed the 2021 Annual Report, moved forward on two bylaws, and approved several other motions including a letter of intent for an e-scooter pilot and a mobile food vending permit.

• Approved $4.5M active transportation grant application (carried)
• Approved $53,000 pick-up truck budget amendment (carried)
• Endorsed 2021 Annual Report (carried)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Bylaws 1410 and 1411 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Fees and Charges Bylaw 1383.04 (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Canada Community-Building Fund grant for airport strategic plan (carried)
• Directed staff to submit letter of intent for e-scooter pilot city (carried)
• Endorsed Mobile Food Vending Permit (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver's Regular Open Council Meeting on May 24, 2022, includes several decisions and discussions. Council will consider adopting a zoning amendment bylaw, appointing a bylaw enforcement officer, and disposing of land related to an irrigation canal. They will also discuss a grant application for an airport strategic plan, water quality reports, and a proclamation for Access Awareness Day.

• Disposition of land - irrigation canal (Proposed Lot 1 Subdivision)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 (housekeeping amendments) - for adoption
• Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment and Rescind
• Canada Community Building Fund - Capacity Building grant application for Oliver Airport Strategic Plan
• Proclamation: Access Awareness Day – June 4, 2022

Council endorsed the Osoyoos Indian Band land acknowledgement for meetings and ceremonies, and directed staff to install it permanently in Council Chambers. It adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26, denied a water upgrade contribution for 6701 Tucelnuit Drive, appointed Cassie Vandael as Bylaw Enforcement Officer, and proclaimed June 4 as Access Awareness Day. All motions carried unanimously.

• Endorsed Osoyoos Indian Band land acknowledgement for meetings and ceremonies (carried)
• Directed staff to install land acknowledgement permanently in Council Chambers (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 (carried)
• Denied water upgrade contribution for 6701 Tucelnuit Drive Fortis Building project (carried)
• Appointed Cassie Vandael as Bylaw Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Rescinded Amanda Reeve as Bylaw Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Proclaimed June 4, 2022 as Access Awareness Day (carried)
• Received and filed radon correspondence (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council adopted the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 1409, setting the town's budget and property tax rates for the year. They also approved a design for the Station Street Plaza, appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, and adopted a new Council Remuneration Policy. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 1409 (carried)
• Approved Station Street Plaza design option (carried)
• Appointed Wayne Anderson as Chief Financial Officer effective May 19, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Council Remuneration Policy and rescinded Bylaw 861, 1997 (carried)
• Directed notice of intent to dissolve 7D Drainage System Local Area Service (carried)
• Proclaimed June 1-30, 2022 as Pride Month (carried)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council add a land acknowledgement approved by the Osoyoos Indian Band to the agenda template for regular open meetings, public ceremonies, and committee meetings at the chair's discretion, and install it permanently in Council Chambers. They also directed staff to purchase and install signage and a painted pathway at the Riverside Villas pedestrian right of way. The minutes otherwise record procedural items.

• Recommended adding land acknowledgement to agenda template and installing in Council Chambers (carried)
• Directed staff to purchase and install signage at Riverside Villas pedestrian right of way (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Strata to install painted pathway with pedestrian sign at Town expense (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (carried)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider third reading of Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26, a housekeeping amendment to the zoning bylaw. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00–7:15 PM on May 9, 2022, in Council Chambers. The agenda includes only this bylaw item and standard procedural items.

• Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 — third reading
• Director of Development Services report attached

The Council of the Town of Oliver convened a public hearing on May 9, 2022, to consider Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and the Mayor declared it closed. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. No decisions were made on the bylaw itself.

• Public hearing for Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 held; no public input received
• Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM (carried)

Public Hearing Meeting

This agenda is for a public hearing meeting of the Town of Oliver, BC, held on April 25, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Council of the Town of Oliver convened a public hearing on April 25, 2022, to consider the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408, as required by Section 464 of the Local Government Act. The Chief Financial Officer presented the bylaw amendment, and the Mayor called for speakers three times, but no one came forward. The hearing was declared closed, and the meeting adjourned. No decisions were made during this procedural hearing.

• Public hearing on 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 opened and closed with no public speakers
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Oliver, BC Airport Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-04-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded interface text. No decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend policies on purchasing and sales, and investment of surplus funds, as well as a zoning housekeeping amendment bylaw. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the public can ask questions at the end.

• Purchasing and Sales Policy review
• Investment of Surplus Funds Policy and amendment
• Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 be read a first and second time and proceed to a public hearing scheduled for May 9, 2022. Council also approved the Purchasing and Sales Policy and the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy. The meeting was procedural and all motions carried.

• Recommended Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 for first and second reading and public hearing (carried)
• Approved Purchasing and Sales Policy (carried)
• Approved Investment of Surplus Funds Policy (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council is meeting to consider several financial bylaws, including the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 1409, as well as a sewer parcel tax amendment. They will also review a contract award for the CPR Chamber of Commerce Tourism Centre roof replacement and discuss a utility customer's request for an irrigation fee adjustment. The agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, correspondence, and proclamations.

• 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 for second and third reading
• 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 1409 for first, second, and third reading
• Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.05 for adoption
• CPR Chamber of Commerce Tourism Centre Roof Replacement Contract Award
• Packinghouse Lane Reconstruction Project tender award

Council awarded the Packinghouse Lane Reconstruction Project to Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd. for $966,017.85, and approved a $58,175.71 roof replacement contract for the CPR Chamber of Commerce Tourism Centre. Council also rescinded its resolution to form an Independent Task Force on remuneration, directing staff to draft a Council Remuneration Policy instead. The 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw received readings, with adoption scheduled for May 9, 2022.

• Awarded Packinghouse Lane Reconstruction to Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd. for $966,017.85
• Awarded CPR Chamber of Commerce Roof Replacement to Sun City Exteriors for $58,175.71 excl. GST
• Rescinded Independent Task Force on remuneration; directed staff to draft Council Remuneration Policy
• Gave 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 second and third reading; adoption May 9
• Gave 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 1409 first, second, third reading; adoption May 9
• Denied irrigation fee adjustment request for 5555 Elderberry Street
• Approved $100 annual wildfire boot allowance per volunteer firefighter starting 2022
• Adopted Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.05

Regular Open Council Meeting

This agenda for the Oliver, BC Regular Open Council Meeting on 2022-04-11 is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for discussion.

Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements and the 2021 statement of financial information, adopted the fees and charges amendment bylaw, and gave first reading to the 2022-2026 financial plan bylaw. It also gave three readings to the sewer parcel tax amendment bylaw and adopted three land-use related bylaws. The travel and expense bylaw was rescinded.

• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements (carried)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.03 (carried)
• Gave first reading to 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.05 (carried)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.03, Delegation of Council Authority Bylaw 1324.02, and Land Use Procedure Bylaw 1394.01 (carried)
• Rescinded Travel and Expense Bylaw 1304 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Public Hearing Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The meeting is a public hearing, but no specific topics, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

The Council of the Town of Oliver convened a public hearing on April 11, 2022, to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.03. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and it was closed after three calls for comments. The bylaw was not approved or denied at this meeting; it was only the subject of the hearing.

• Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.03 held; no public comments received
• Hearing declared closed after three calls for speakers
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is meeting to consider several items, including amendments to the Official Community Plan for Development Permit Area guidelines, a new outdoor patio application at 6077 Main Street, and a fees and charges bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes a presentation on Spillway Road, a report on the 2021 investment portfolio, and a solid waste services bylaw amendment. Most items are for discussion or decision, with some requiring bylaw readings.

• OCP Amendments - Development Permit Area Guidelines (Bylaw 1370.03)
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.03 (rescind third reading and re-read)
• Solid Waste Services Amendment Bylaw 1292.06
• LCRB Application - New Outdoor Patio at 6077 Main Street
• Spillway Road Presentation by Aaron Stelkia

Special Open Council Meeting

This is a special open council meeting focused on water matters, specifically a budget review and follow-up on the 2022-2026 financial plan. The chief financial officer's report is attached for review. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public question period.

• 2022-2026 Financial Plan: Budget Review and Follow up (Chief Financial Officer's report attached)

Public Hearing Meeting

This agenda is for a public hearing meeting of the Town of Oliver, BC, but the provided text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive matters listed.

The council convened a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.25 for 1032 Rockcliffe Road. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and it was closed after three calls for comments. The bylaw was not voted on at this hearing; it was a procedural step only.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.25 opened and closed with no public comments
• Meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

This agenda for the Oliver, BC Regular Open Council Meeting on 2022-03-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407. The only substantive item is the bylaw, with a report from the Director of Development Services attached. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing for Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407

The council convened a public hearing to consider Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407, as required by Section 464 of the Local Government Act. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and the mayor closed it after asking three times for comments. The hearing adjourned at 7:02 PM; no decision was made on the bylaw at this meeting.

• Public hearing for Heritage Designation Bylaw 1407 opened and closed with no public comments
• Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM

Committee of the Whole

The provided document contains no specific meeting topics, discussion points, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda and prior minutes, then referred Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1370.03 back to staff for further consultation. The referral was based on concerns about wording, including the 10sqm2 floor area, vinyl siding restrictions, and 'like for like' ambiguity. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a public question period.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (COW-18/2022)
• Adopted February 28, 2022 minutes as circulated (COW-19/2022)
• Referred OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1370.03 back to staff for further consultation (COW-20/2022)
• Adjourned meeting (COW-21/2022)