Oliver public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
Council established the 2024 appointments and alternates for various regional, local, and advisory committees. Council also directed staff to update the Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference. A proposed water conservation bylaw was referred back to staff for more information.
- Approved 2024 Committee Appointments for regional, library, heritage, airport, accessibility, school district, sister city, chamber of commerce, hospital liaison, respect network, insurance association, tourism, and immigration councils (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to review and update the Advisory Committee Policy and Terms of Reference (CARRIED)
- Referred Water Conservation and Staged Restrictions Bylaw 1412 back to staff for additional information (CARRIED)
- Received Project Coordinator Status Report July - September 1, 2023 for information (CARRIED)
- Adopted August 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council rejected a proposal to use Growing Communities Fund money for pumphouse upgrades but approved other water budget transfers and irrigation shutdown dates. The meeting also included the adoption of an arena conversion bylaw and the initiation of an affordable housing strategic planning process.
- Denied $417,000 for Rockcliffe Domestic Pumphouse upgrades (0-7)
- Approved transfer of $63,000 from canal covering analysis to canal improvement projects
- Set irrigation turn-off for October 11, 2023, and canal cease diversion for October 30, 2023
- Adopted Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12
- Consented to RDOS Oliver and District Arena Conversion and Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2942.01, 2023
- Directed staff to organize an Affordable Housing Strategic Planning Session
- Directed staff to cancel the Canada Community Revitalization Fund grant for Station Street Plaza
- Approved lease transfer of 3 Bar Ranch Ltd., Hangar #20 to Mark and Michelle Hemsley
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council approved a grant application to build a Fire Training Centre on the Oliver Airport Grounds. They also decided against moving to Stage 3 water restrictions and approved a housekeeping zoning amendment.
- Approved grant application for Fire Training Centre on Oliver Airport Grounds
- Directed staff not to move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions
- Passed first, second and third reading of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.12
- Approved application for Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program and potential $165,000 budget move
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 (Housekeeping)
- Approved $2,000 grant in aid for the 2023 Oliver Ambassadors
- Defeated letter of support for Peace River Regional District firefighting equipment (1-3)
- Deferred Notice of Motion from Councillor Grice to September 11, 2023
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole adopted a new Notice of Motion Policy. Council requested revisions to a proposed water conservation bylaw and sought more information regarding local transit services.
- Adopted the Notice of Motion Policy (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to bring back revised Water Conservation and Staged Restriction Bylaw 1412 on September 11, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Deferred Project Coordinator Status Report to September 11, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Referred local transit service update back to staff for additional information (CARRIED)
- Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
- Adopted July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee
The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved the work plan to develop the Town of Oliver’s Accessibility Plan. The committee also approved draft accessibility feedback mechanisms and provided for public comment on these mechanisms. A draft Accessibility webpage and feedback form were reviewed.
- Approved the work plan to develop the Town of Oliver’s Accessibility Plan (CARRIED)
- Approved draft accessibility feedback mechanisms and public comment period (CARRIED)
- Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
- Adopted July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Public Hearing Meeting
Council held a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 regarding a four-unit townhouse development. Residents and the developer discussed concerns regarding tree protection, parking, and unit size. No vote was recorded on the bylaw during this meeting.
- Closed the public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31
- Adjourned the meeting (Carried)
Public Hearing Meeting
The Council convened a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the bylaw.
- Closed public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 after no public speakers
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council approved a $69,954 contract for the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan and adopted the 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw. Several zoning amendments and development permits were progressed, including a specific no-build covenant for properties on Church and School Avenue.
- Adopted 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw 1417.01
- Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments for domestic water meter pits
- Approved Development Permit 2023-16 for 327 Co-op Avenue
- Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 a third time (1 against)
- Approved Development Permits 2023-10 and 2023-14 subject to no-build covenant
- Read Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 a third time
- Awarded Airport Master Plan contract to Operations Economics Inc. for max $69,954 plus GST
- Received 2023-2027 Strategic Plan 2nd Quarter Update
Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee
The inaugural Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved a report on its operational overview and supported a grant application to BC Healthy Communities. Members discussed methods for collecting accessibility feedback and the need for wheelchair-friendly transportation for residents aged 55 and older.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
- Received the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee Overview report (CARRIED)
- Supported the Town of Oliver in submitting an age friendly grant to BC Healthy Communities (CARRIED)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved a grant application for the Age Friendly Action Plan and identified town-owned properties for affordable housing. Council also received a project status report from the Project Coordinator.
- Approved directing staff to apply for a BC Healthy Communities age friendly grant of up to $15,000
- Approved providing a list of town-owned properties, including 6057, 6063 and 6069 Station Street, to the Ministry of Housing for affordable housing
- Received the Project Coordinator Status Report, June 2023 for information
- Adopted the agenda as circulated
- Adopted the June 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee recommended that Council award a contract to Operations Economics Inc. for the Oliver Municipal Airport Master Plan. The recommendation is subject to reference checks. The committee also discussed interim management of the airport until the master plan is completed.
- Recommended awarding Airport Master Plan contract to Operations Economics Inc. for a maximum of $69,954 (Carried)
- Adopted May 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council approved a fire protection services agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band and gave first three readings to a tax rates amendment bylaw. Two zoning amendment bylaws were advanced to public hearings scheduled for July 31, 2023.
- Approved fire protection services agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band
- Gave first three readings to 2023 Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw 1417.01
- Advanced Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.31 to public hearing on July 31, 2023 (4-1)
- Advanced Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.32 to public hearing on July 31, 2023
- Requested Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure enter Section 52 agreement
- Proclaimed July 16–22, 2023 as National Drowning Prevention Week
- Received June 2023 Water Quality Summary Report
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council approved funding for renovations at 799 McKinney Road and authorized a lease transfer for an airport hangar. Additionally, six members were appointed to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee.
- Approved $55,453.25 from the Growing Communities Fund for clubhouse renovations at 799 McKinney Road
- Approved transfer of Hangar #35 lease from Marcel LeBlanc Real Estate Inc to Dagasso Holdings Ltd.
- Appointed Donna Ashcroft, Patrick Hampson, Rachel Gifford, Roberta Casselman, Vicky White and Lillian Knelsen to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee
- Adopted the June 26, 2023 agenda
- Adopted the June 26, 2023 Consent Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Council authorized up to $50,000 plus GST from the Growing Communities Fund for washroom construction. The committee also approved the Sister City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and appointed two councillors to the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee.
- Authorized up to $50,000 plus GST from Growing Communities Fund for Lion's Park Public Washroom (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to provide more info on water meter pits and review bypass penalty bylaws (CARRIED)
- Approved Sister City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to recruit for Sister City Committee and move budget management from Oliver Tourism Association to Town of Oliver (CARRIED)
- Appointed Councillor Schafer and Councillor Mattes to the Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to prepare zoning housekeeping bylaw amendments for July 10, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee adopted a new policy regarding charitable donations and gifts to the town. Council also directed staff to prepare reports on clubhouse renovations and zoning housekeeping amendments.
- Adopted Charitable Donations and Gifts to the Town Policy (CARRIED)
- Received Asset Management Final Report for information (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to report on necessary renovations at 799 McKinney Road Clubhouse (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to prepare Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380 for June 26 meeting (CARRIED)
- Adopted June 12, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Adopted May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council declared Stage 1 water restrictions for domestic and non-agricultural users. The council also approved a six-year lease for the Oliver Curling Club and a tax exemption agreement for 6422 Main Street.
- Declared Stage 1 Water Restriction for domestic and non-agricultural users
- Adopted BC Growing Communities Fund Bylaw 1418
- Endorsed the 2022 Annual Report
- Authorized Tax Exemption Agreement with 1244534 BC Ltd. for 6422 Main Street
- Approved six-year lease with Oliver Curling Club Society
- Directed staff to submit five UBCM Minister Meeting requests
- Approved $500.00 allocation to We Will Recover Society
- Tabled Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for future Committee of the Whole discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved a specific bridge design for the Ditch Trail and established the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee. Council also directed staff to begin recruiting members for the new committee.
- Approved Bridge Option 1 for Ditch Trail with smaller width and centered on right of way (4-3)
- Approved Terms of Reference for the Town of Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (Carried)
- Directed staff to begin recruitment for the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (Carried)
- Adopted the May 23, 2023 agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
Regular Open Council Meeting
Council approved the transfer of $2,769,000 in provincial grant revenue to the Growing Communities Reserve Fund. Other actions included approving a budget amendment for road paving and authorizing a grant application for temperature risk mapping.
- Adopted Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw 1418 and transferred $2,769,000 in grant revenue (Carried)
- Approved $55,000 capital budget amendment for paving Tucelnuit Drive from Vineyard Road to Bulrush Road (Carried)
- Directed staff to apply for the UBCM Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning grant (Carried)
- Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.03 (Carried)
- Proclaimed June 1–30, 2023 as Pride Month (Carried)
- Received the Water Quality Summary Report for April 2023 (Carried)