Oliver public meetings in 2024

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will consider and vote on five amendment bylaws, including changes to sewer user rates, sewer parcel tax, fees and charges, recreation fees, and the inter‑community business licence. Water matters such as the 2025 water‑meter replacement update and the provincial infrastructure planning grant will also be discussed. Additional business items include a Section 57 notice for 841 Bing Avenue and a licence extension for Wolf Tree Coffee.

• Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.11 – for adoption
• Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.08 – for adoption
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06 – for adoption
• Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 – for adoption
• Intercommunity Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2002.04 – first, second and third reading

Council adopted the Town of Oliver Social Development Plan and approved the early purchase of 100 water meters for $69,336 plus GST. Several bylaws were adopted, including sewer rate and fee amendments, and a notice was filed against a property for an unsafe retaining wall. Council also approved grant applications and a flood mitigation design contract.

• Adopted Town of Oliver Social Development Plan (carried)
• Approved early purchase of 100 water meters for $69,336 plus GST (carried)
• Adopted Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.11 (carried)
• Adopted Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.08 (carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06 (carried)
• Adopted Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 (carried)
• Directed filing of Section 57 notice for unsafe retaining wall at 841 Bing Avenue (carried)
• Awarded Wolfcub Creek flood mitigation preliminary design to TRUE Consulting up to $150,000 plus GST (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then hear presentations on the Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan and the Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024. A grants and external funding update will also be provided. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan presentation
• Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024 presentation
• Grants and external funding update

The Committee of the Whole received the Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan for information and directed staff to bring the Town of Oliver Housing Needs Report 2024 to a future Council meeting for adoption. The Grants and External Funding Update was also received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Regional Extreme Heat Assessment and Response Plan for information
• Directed staff to bring Housing Needs Report 2024 to Council for adoption
• Received Grants and External Funding Update for information

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee will hear a verbal report on firearm safety at Canadian airports. It will also receive updates on the airport crown grant's additional uses, the airport's financial status, a land rental rate appraisal, and revised lease area plans for two future hangars. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Firearm Safety at Canadian Airports – Aerodrome Safety Circular (ASC) report
• Oliver Airport Crown Grant Additional Uses Update – CAO report
• Airport Financial Update – CFO report and YTD financials
• Oliver Airport Land Rental Rate Appraisal – valuation and consultation report
• Future Hangar Lease Area proposals – Okanagan Containers and Sakaria hangar layouts

The Airport Advisory Committee approved revised lease areas for Okanagan Containers (3 single hangars instead of two 2-bay hangars) and for Sakaria (a single bay hangar), both to be presented to Council. The committee also referred proposed airport land rental rates to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for review. Other items were informational, including a verbal report on firearm safety and geese control, an update on Crown Grant amendments, and a financial update.

• Approved revised lease area for Okanagan Containers to construct 3 single hangars (carried)
• Approved proposed lease area for Sakaria to construct a single bay hangar (carried)
• Referred proposed Oliver Airport Land Rental Rates to a future Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)

Sister City Advisory Committee

The Oliver Sister City Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Bandai delegations and related travel arrangements. Committee members will review the Sister City Policy, the Travel Expense Policy, and airline cost proposals from WestJet and Air Canada. The meeting includes standard agenda adoption, minutes adoption, and a public question period.

• 2025 Bandai Delegations (document)
• Sister City Policy (document)
• Travel Expense Policy (document)
• WestJet Final proposal (document)
• Air Canada Final Cost proposal (document)

The committee discussed the 2025 Bandai delegation, recommending that interested councillors provide feedback and proposing a fall visit to Oliver during the Festival of the Grape weekend. They also discussed including other community groups and exploring strategies to attract Japanese visitors. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (SCAC-08/2024)
• Adopted the March 14, 2024 minutes as circulated (SCAC-09/2024)
• Adjourned the meeting (SCAC-10/2024)

Special Open Council Meeting

Council will review proposed utility rate scenarios and amendments for water and sewer services for 2025. The meeting also includes a report on water meter replacements and changes to general fees and charges.

• 2025 Water Utility Rates and proposed rate scenarios
• 2025 Sewer Utility Rates and related amendment bylaws
• Water Meter Replacement for 2025
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06
• Water Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaws 3 and 4

Council approved a 4% increase to water rates, parcel taxes, and irrigation rates for 2025, defeating a 3% option. It also gave readings to water and sewer bylaws, and approved a 3% sewer rate increase. The water meter replacement was deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Approved 4% water rate, parcel tax, and irrigation increase (4-2)
• Defeated 3% water rate, parcel tax, and irrigation increase (2-4)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1351.14 (4-2)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Water Supply Service Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1414.02 (4-2)
• Approved 3% sewer rate and parcel tax increase
• Gave first, second, third reading to Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.08
• Gave first, second, third reading to Sewer User Rates Amendment Bylaw 1331.11 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06

Special Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the impact of the capital plan on utility rates and the 2025 capital project review. The meeting includes a public question period.

• Review of Capital Plan Impacts on Utility Rates
• 2025 Capital Project Review and Proposed Utility
• Public Question Period
• Adoption of the Agenda

Council directed staff to prepare a 2025 budget with water rate increases of 3% (domestic) and 4% (irrigation), and sewer rate increases of 2%, 3%, and 5%. They also amended the 2024 Water Capital Budget to reallocate $100,000 to the Blacksage Fortis Electrical Upgrade and to increase the Rockcliffe Domestic Pump Station project by $70,000 to $470,000.

• Directed staff to propose 2025 water rate increases of 3% (domestic) and 4% (irrigation) (carried)
• Directed staff to propose 2025 sewer rate increases of 2%, 3%, and 5% (carried)
• Amended 2024 Water Capital Budget to reallocate $100,000 to Blacksage Fortis Electrical Upgrade and New PLC (carried)
• Amended 2024 Water Capital Budget to increase Rockcliffe Domestic Pump Station project by $70,000 to $470,000 (carried)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will review two grant-in-aid requests. The meeting also includes a monthly update on recreation services.

• Grant-in-Aid Request from Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre
• Grant-in-Aid Request from Oliver Alliance Church
• November 2024 Recreation Services Update

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee approved two grant-in-aid requests for use of the Community Hall: Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre for the Share the Spirit program (Dec 12-15, 2024) and Oliver Alliance Church (Dec 22, 2024). The November Recreation Services Update was deferred to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved grant-in-aid for Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre to use Community Hall Dec 12-15, 2024 for Share the Spirit program (carried)
• Approved grant-in-aid for Oliver Alliance Church to use Community Hall and Kitchen on Dec 22, 2024 (carried)
• Deferred November 2024 Recreation Services Update to a future meeting (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will consider an amendment to the Financial Plan that authorizes the use of the Solid Waste Reserve to fund the Organic Waste Collection Program. The meeting also includes the first, second, and third readings of Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426, a discussion of a Vision Zero grant for speed bumps, and updates on community reconciliation and a Crown land right‑of‑way request.

• Amending the Financial Plan – Use of the Solid Waste Reserve for the Organic Waste Collection Program (K.1)
• Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 – first, second and third reading (J.1)
• Vision Zero Grant – Speed Bumps (K.2)
• Community to Community Reconciliation and Relationship Building (K.3)
• Crown Land Tenure – Right of Way (K.4)

Council approved transferring up to $68,000 from the Solid Waste Reserve for the Organic Waste Collection Program, including $4,800 for storage. It also directed staff to apply for a $9,500 Vision Zero grant for traffic calming and approved the installation of those measures. Additionally, Council gave three readings to Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 and authorized a Crown Land right-of-way for a watermain project.

• Approved $63,200 transfer from Solid Waste Reserve for Organic Waste Collection Program (carried)
• Approved $4,800 transfer from Solid Waste Reserve for temporary project storage (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for $9,500 Vision Zero grant for traffic calming (carried)
• Approved installation of traffic calming solutions on Town roads (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 (carried)
• Authorized acquisition of Statutory Right of Way over Crown Land for watermain (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for UBCM Community to Community Grant (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for $25,000 accessibility grant (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will consider adopting prior meeting minutes, discussing funding for parks and recreation, and reviewing a proposed amendment to fees and charges bylaw 1383.06. The agenda also includes a public question period and a presentation from the Oliver Tourism Association regarding their 2025 budget.

• Adoption of prior meeting minutes
• Oliver Tourism Association funding discussion
• Road Closure Permit Policy review
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06
• Town of Oliver Social Development Plan

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring an amended Road Closure Permit Policy to a future meeting, with changes to differentiate major and minor events, consider service providers, and address fees and enforcement. It also directed staff to bring the Town of Oliver Social Development Plan to a future Council meeting for adoption, and to return with a more developed grant application for the National Crime Prevention Strategy. The Committee directed staff to bring the amended Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.06 to a future Council meeting for readings. All motions were carried.

• Directed staff to bring amended Road Closure Permit Policy to future meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to bring Social Development Plan to Council for adoption (carried)
• Directed staff to return with developed grant application for National Crime Prevention Strategy to Dec 9 Council meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to bring amended Fees and Charges Bylaw 1383.06 to Council for readings (carried)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will hear a verbal report on a potential new health‑care clinic and an update to the physician recruitment work plan. New members will be welcomed and introductions made. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Welcome new members and introductions
• Verbal report on potential new health‑care clinic
• Presentation of Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan update

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group voted to provide a letter of support for developing four units on the Interior Health Authority Eastside Avenue property for healthcare workers. Members also discussed a draft physician recruitment marketing plan and agreed to revisit retention initiatives at a future meeting. The group welcomed three new members and heard a report on the Cascade Medical Centre in Princeton as a potential model for co-located health services.

• Approved letter of support for four healthcare worker units on Interior Health Authority Eastside Avenue property (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 PM (carried)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Town's Accessibility Plan and transit services. The body will review reports on infrastructure, funding opportunities, and feedback mechanisms.

• Update on possible changes to BC Transit Route 40
• Review of 2024 Accessibility Plan items regarding sidewalks, traffic islands, and let downs
• Update on existing transit stop infrastructure
• Discussion on remaining BC Healthy Communities Grant funding for age-friendly initiatives
• Review of accessibility funding opportunities for November 2024

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee endorsed a potential BC Transit Route 40 addition and forwarded it to Council for 2025 budget consideration. It also recommended improvements to the Kootenay Street and Co-op Ave bus stop, shared feedback on the hospital transit stop with Interior Health, and approved using remaining Age Friendly funds for a park bench and snow-clearing campaign. The committee supported grant applications for accessibility training and projects.

• Endorsed potential BC Transit Route 40 addition and forwarded to Council for 2025 budget (carried)
• Recommended sharing feedback on South Okanagan General Hospital transit stop with Interior Health (carried)
• Agreed to improve bus stop at Kootenay Street and Co-op Ave (carried)
• Recommended investing remaining Age Friendly funds in a Gala Park bench and snow-clearing campaign (carried)
• Supported applying to Disability Alliance BC for $3,500 for accessibility training (carried)
• Supported applying to Social Planning and Research Council of BC for $25,000 for accessibility projects (carried)
• Referred door feedback to funding discussion and sent thanks for audible crosswalk signal feedback (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss water infrastructure updates, including a SCADA review and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes financial reports and funding requests from local organizations.

• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Update for Water Matters
• SCADA Review and Control System Assessment
• Third Quarter Update and 2025 Budget Timeline
• Oliver Ambassadors additional grant in aid funding request
• Theatre Society 2025 Financial Budget Overview

The Committee of the Whole received several reports and directed staff to schedule a strategic plan review session for November 18, 2024. Council also directed staff to bring the Zero Carbon Step Code, including provincial timelines, to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. No final decisions were made on the Zero Carbon Step Code, the Theatre Society budget, or the Oliver Ambassadors grant request.

• Directed staff to bring Zero Carbon Step Code to future COW meeting (carried)
• Received 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Update and scheduled review session for Nov 18, 2024 (carried)
• Received SCADA Control System Assessment from MPE (carried)
• Received Third Quarter Update and 2025 Budget Timeline (carried)
• Received 'Take the Radon Challenge' report (carried)
• Adopted agenda and prior minutes (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The council will consider and vote on adopting Bylaw 1424, which provides permissive tax exemptions for 2025‑2028. It will also review a draft Revised Grant in Aid Policy and reports on a retaining wall at 841 Bing Avenue, a janitorial contract recommendation, and a Crown Land tenure right‑of‑way application. Additional reports will be given on water matters and committee updates.

• Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemptions (2025‑2028) Bylaw 1424
• Review of Revised Grant in Aid Policy (draft)
• Report on Retaining Wall – 841 Bing Avenue
• Janitorial Contract Recommendation of Award
• Crown Land Tenure – Right of Way application

Council approved the revised Grant in Aid Policy, directed staff to notify the owner of 841 Bing Avenue about retaining wall safety concerns and to consider a title notice, awarded a 3-year janitorial contract to Integral Building Maintenance for $108,000 plus GST, and authorized a statutory right of way for a watermain project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1424
• Approved revised Grant in Aid Policy
• Directed staff to notify owner of 841 Bing Avenue of retaining wall safety concerns
• Directed staff to report on placing a title notice for 841 Bing Avenue under Section 57 of the Community Charter
• Awarded 3-year janitorial contract to Integral Building Maintenance for $108,000 plus GST
• Authorized signing of statutory right of way for watermain over Crown land
• Approved adding Town logo to One Region Working Together sign

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will review 2024 financial statements, the 2025-2029 draft operating budget, and the Draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426.

• Review 2024 Q3 financial statements
• Review 2025-2029 draft operating budget
• Review Draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426
• Review Grant-in-Aid Application Form and Guidelines

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee approved the 2025-2029 draft operating budget for the Recreation Service, along with the 2024 year-to-date financials, the draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426, and the grant-in-aid application form and guidelines. All motions were carried unanimously. The committee also discussed financial performance and requested additional information on facility usage and fee comparisons.

• Approved 2024 year-to-date financials report (carried)
• Approved 2025-2029 draft Recreation Service operating budget (carried)
• Approved draft Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426 (carried)
• Approved draft grant-in-aid application form and guidelines (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a budget presentation for the Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives for 2025. It will also receive updates on the organic waste collection program, the locations of raised crosswalks for active transportation, and external and grant funding. Additional items include an Oliver Ambassadors presentation and related delegations.

• Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives 2025 budget presentation
• October 2024 update on the Organic Waste Collection Program
• Locations of raised crosswalks to support active transportation
• October 7, 2024 external and grant funding update
• Oliver Ambassadors presentation (delegations and petitions)

The Committee of the Whole approved the installation of raised crosswalks at two locations to support active transportation. They also received informational updates regarding the town's organic waste collection program and current grant funding status.

• Approved raised crosswalks at McKinney Rd/Coyote St and Fairview Rd/Dividend St
• Received October 2024 Organic Waste Collection Program update
• Received October 7, 2024 External and Grant Funding Update
• Adopted September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Council will adopt meeting minutes, receive reports on water quality and fire department activity, and discuss rescinding Stage 1 water restrictions. The body will also review a draft Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan and a development permit application for 5791 Sawmill Road.

• Rescind Stage 1 Water Restrictions
• Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP)
• Development Permit Application - 5791 Sawmill Road
• Appointment of Approving Officer
• Regional Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerabilities Assessment (HRVA) Funding Opportunity

Council rescinded Stage 1 water restrictions, approved the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, and approved a development permit for 5791 Sawmill Road. It also appointed the CAO as Approving Officer and approved a regional hazard assessment funding application.

• Rescinded Stage 1 water restrictions (carried)
• Approved DP 2024-14 for 5791 Sawmill Road (carried)
• Approved Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (carried)
• Rescinded Randy Houle as Approving Officer; appointed Wayne Anderson (carried)
• Appointed Kelly Mercer as Deputy Approving Officer (carried)
• Approved RDOS application to UBCM for $50,000 HRVA funding (carried)
• Received Water Quality Summary Report for September 2024 (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda and correspondence report (carried)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will discuss RCMP Oliver Detachment employee access to the municipal fitness centre. It will receive a September 2024 update on recreation services. The committee will also review the draft 2025‑2028 capital budget for recreation and the 2025‑2029 budget for Oliver Parks.

• RCMP Oliver Detachment employee access to fitness centre
• Recreation Services Update – September 2024
• Draft 2025‑2028 Capital Budget for recreation
• Oliver Parks Recreation 2025‑2029 Budget

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee approved complimentary Fitness Centre access for RCMP employees and their household family members over 14, approved the draft 2025-2029 Capital Budget as amended, and received the September 2024 Recreation Services Update for information. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved complimentary Fitness Centre access for RCMP employees and household family members over 14 (carried)
• Approved draft 2025-2029 Capital Budget as amended (carried)
• Received September 2024 Recreation Services Update for information (carried)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will review a webpage to welcome physicians to Oliver, discuss accommodation options for new and visiting physicians, consider the Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan and its Action Plan, and hear a verbal report on a potential new health‑care clinic building. The group will also receive a verbal report on a resident tour scheduled for September 18, 2024.

• Welcoming Physicians to Oliver webpage (Corporate Officer's report attached)
• Accommodation for New and Visiting Physicians in Oliver (Corporate Officer's report attached)
• Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Work Plan and Action Plan Physician Recruitment (reports attached)
• New Building – Health Care Clinic Potential (verbal report by Dr. Craven)
• Resident Tour – September 18, 2024 (verbal report by Dr. Craven)

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group approved a draft webpage to welcome physicians to Oliver and a draft work plan with added items on physician retention, local campgrounds, and dog minding services. It also received a report on accommodation for new and visiting physicians and deferred discussion of a potential new health care clinic building to the next meeting.

• Approved draft welcoming physicians to Oliver webpage (carried)
• Approved Draft Work Plan as amended with physician retention, local campgrounds, and dog minding services (carried)
• Received Accommodation for New and Visiting Physicians in Oliver report (carried)
• Deferred New Building - Health Care Clinic Potential to next meeting

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will review a development permit application for 6480 Park Drive. The meeting also includes reports on water quality, irrigation shutdown dates, and a FireSmart funding application. Additionally, the council will discuss permissive tax exemptions for the 2025‑2028 period.

• Development Permit – 6480 Park Drive
• Water Quality Summary Report for August 2024
• Irrigation Turn Off and Canal Shutdown Dates
• Town of Oliver FireSmart Funding Application
• Permissive Tax Exemptions (2025‑2028)

Council approved applying to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment program for up to $400,000 for the FireSmart program, and directed staff to manage the grant if successful. They also set irrigation shutdown dates, approved a development permit for 6480 Park Drive, and gave readings to a permissive tax exemption bylaw. The meeting was routine with no major controversies.

• Approved FireSmart funding application to UBCM for up to $400,000 (carried)
• Set irrigation turn-off for Oct 14 and canal cease diversion for Oct 28 (carried)
• Approved Development Permit 2024-04 for 6480 Park Drive (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1424 (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Active Transportation Infrastructure grant with $30,000 town contribution (carried)
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (carried)
• Appointed Jack Bennest and Eric Pierce to Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee (carried)
• Proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review reports on water infrastructure and provincial grant opportunities. The body is also discussing appointments for 2025 committees.

• Rockcliffe Well updates and Okanagan River summer 2024 levels
• Provincial Grant for Active Transportation Infrastructure
• 2025 Committee Appointments
• Terms of Reference for Supporting Local Physician Recruitment

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025 committee appointments, assigning council members and alternates to various regional and local boards. It also recommended the town apply for UBCM FireSmart funding, to be considered at the regular council meeting. The Rockcliffe Well updates were received for information only.

• Approved 2025 committee appointments for regional and local boards (carried)
• Recommended applying to UBCM FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program (carried)
• Received Rockcliffe Well updates for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended, removing active transportation grant item and adding FireSmart funding item (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes before hearing water‑system updates. The Director of Operations will present a Rockcliffe Well update, a summary of the Main Reservoir Feed watermain relining, and a progress update on Co‑Op Avenue. The meeting includes a public question period before adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of prior minutes
• Rockcliffe Well Update (Director of Operations report)
• Main Reservoir Feed Watermain Relining Summary (incl. SIPP presentation)
• Co‑Op Avenue Progress Update (Director of Operations report)

The Committee of the Whole received for information three water-related reports: the Rockcliffe Well Update, the Main Reservoir Feed Watermain Relining Summary, and the Co-op Avenue Progress Update. No decisions were made beyond receiving the reports, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Received Rockcliffe Well Update report for information (carried)
• Received Main Reservoir Feed Watermain Relining Summary for information (carried)
• Received Co-op Avenue Progress Update for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 PM (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a new accessibility plan and the Oliver and District Recreation Plan. The body will also review funding expressions of interest for flood mitigation and fire department grants.

• Approval and adoption of the Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan 2024-2026
• Endorsement of the Oliver and District Recreation Plan
• Provincial Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding for Wolfcub Creek Flood Mitigation
• UBCM Funding for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Remedial action requirements for 6837 Main Street

Council declared the fire-damaged house at 6837 Main Street an unsafe condition and nuisance, ordering the owner to demolish it within 60 days and remove garbage and derelict vehicles within 30 days. Council also endorsed the Oliver and District Recreation Plan, adopted the Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024-2026), and approved applications for provincial funding for Wolfcub Creek flood mitigation and fire department equipment.

• Ordered owner to demolish fire-damaged house at 6837 Main St within 60 days (carried)
• Endorsed Oliver and District Recreation Plan (carried)
• Approved and adopted Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan 2024-2026 (carried)
• Approved submitting Expression of Interest for Wolfcub Creek flood mitigation up to $5M (carried)
• Approved applying for UBCM grant up to $40,000 for fire department equipment (carried)
• Approved amendments to Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to add one member (carried)
• Continued Goose Management Program for 2024-2025 with eight permits (carried)
• Directed staff to draft letter supporting suicide prevention for children (carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Airport Advisory Committee recommended to Council that its Terms of Reference be amended to add one more member from the Airport Community, making seven total. The committee also received an information report on additional airport land uses, including hangar homes, flight school, and air taxi service. Parking fee revenue methods were discussed but no decision was made.

• Recommended amending Terms of Reference to add one Airport Community member (carried)
• Received for information the Additional Airport Land Uses report (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted the June 24, 2024 minutes as circulated (carried)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive the Director of Recreation’s report on the final Oliver and District Recreation Plan, including a draft presentation. It will also review a report on the McKinney Nordic Ski Club and an update on recreation services.

• Oliver and District Recreation Plan Final Report (Director of Recreation’s report attached)
• McKinney Nordic Ski Club report (Director of Recreation’s report attached)
• Recreation Services Update (Director of Recreation’s report attached)

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee endorsed the Oliver and District Recreation Plan draft document as amended, referring it to Council and the RDOS Board for endorsement. The committee also received for information reports on the McKinney Nordic Ski Club and Recreation Services Update. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Endorsed Oliver and District Recreation Plan draft as amended, referred to Council and RDOS Board (ODRC-15/2024, carried)
• Received McKinney Nordic Ski Club report for information (ODRC-16/2024, carried)
• Received Recreation Services Update report for information (ODRC-17/2024, carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (ODRC-13/2024, carried)
• Adopted June 12, 2024 minutes as circulated (ODRC-14/2024, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (ODRC-18/2024, carried)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will meet to adopt prior meeting minutes and review a verbal report on the Accessibility Plan. The agenda includes a request for a letter of support regarding a wheelchair lift at Venables Theatre.

• Adoption of July 30, 2024 committee minutes
• Letter of Support for Venables Theatre wheelchair lift
• Accessibility Plan final review
• Corporate Officer's report attached

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved a letter of support for the Oliver Community Theatre Society's grant application to the Province of British Columbia to purchase a wheelchair lift at Venables Theatre. The committee also reviewed the Accessibility Plan final report but took no formal action on it. The meeting was brief and procedural aside from the letter of support.

• Approved letter of support for Venables Theatre wheelchair lift grant (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted July 30, 2024 minutes as circulated (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:08 PM (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and prior minutes. The body will hear a presentation from the Okanagan Regional Library regarding its strategic plan and will discuss the 2024 Station Street Concept Plan.

• Adoption of prior minutes (July 15, 2024)
• Okanagan Regional Library strategic plan presentation
• 2024 Station Street Concept Plan discussion
• Station Street Market Feedback review
• Draft RFP for 6359 Station St

The Committee of the Whole adopted the 2024 Station Street Concept Plan and directed staff to issue a Request for Proposal for the potential sale of 6359 Station Street. Both motions carried 4-1, with Councillor Veintimilla voting against. The committee also received a presentation from the Okanagan Regional Library on its strategic plan and local activities.

• Adopted 2024 Station Street Concept Plan (4-1)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for potential sale of 6359 Station Street (4-1)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will discuss recommendations for recruiting local physicians and review updates on well levels from 2014 to 2024. The meeting also includes a development variance permit application and a contract award for tourism centre siding.

• Development Variance Permit for 710 Tilton Avenue
• CPR Chamber of Commerce Tourism Centre Siding Replacement Contract Award
• Appointment of External Auditor
• FCM Climate Adaptation Funding for a portable backup generator for critical infrastructure
• Recommendations for a physician recruitment budget line and short-term rental list for healthcare workers

Council directed staff to apply for FCM climate adaptation funding for a backup generator, approving up to $120,000 in the 2025 Financial Plan as the Town's contribution, with a 4-3 vote. Council also approved a development variance permit at 710 Tilton Avenue, appointed BDO Canada as auditor for three years, and awarded a siding replacement contract to Sun City Exteriors for $103,850.

• Approved application to FCM Green Municipal Fund for backup generator with $120,000 Town contribution (4-3)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2024-09 at 710 Tilton Avenue
• Appointed BDO Canada as Town auditor for 2024-2026 at $126,150 net of GST
• Awarded CPR Chamber of Commerce Siding Replacement to Sun City Exteriors for $103,850
• Directed staff to compile and maintain list of short-term rentals for healthcare workers
• Referred back to staff for more info on funding for visiting physicians and budgeting policies
• Rescinded appointment of Susan Grandish from Physician Recruitment Working Group
• Directed staff to draft letter of support for ForestryWorksforBC campaign

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will adopt its agenda and adopt the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then review the Draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan for 2024‑2026, which outlines actions to improve accessibility for residents. The committee will consider recommendations and next steps for the plan.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt committee minutes
• Business arising out of prior minutes
• Review Draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024‑2026)

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee supported the draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024-2026) as revised during the meeting and recommended that Council approve and adopt it. Revisions include adding an executive summary, explaining committee formation, ordering action items by resource requirements, adding an outdoor active transportation barriers action item, changing traffic signals to crosswalk signals, revising 2026 employment action items, and consulting with the Osoyoos Indian Band on the background section.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (AFC-17/2024)
• Adopted the June 5, 2024 committee minutes (AFC-18/2024)
• Supported the draft Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024-2026) as revised (AFC-19/2024)
• Recommended Council approve and adopt the Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan (2024-2026) (AFC-19/2024)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:35 PM (AFC-20/2024)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will hear a Director of Recreation report on the McKinney Nordic Ski Club, review the final Oliver and District Recreation Plan, and receive an update on recreation services. The committee may discuss the reports and any recommendations they contain.

• McKinney Nordic Ski Club report (Director of Recreation)
• Oliver and District Recreation Plan Final Report
• Recreation Services Update (Director of Recreation)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group is meeting to review and discuss recruitment priorities. The session includes a review of ranked and ordered ideas for physician recruitment.

• Discussion of Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group Priorities
• Review of ranked and ordered physician committee ideas

The Oliver Physician Recruitment Working Group recommended that Council create a budget line to host visiting physicians and compile a list of short-term rentals for healthcare workers. The group also endorsed hosting a social event for UBC medical residents on September 18, 2024, noting that external funding covers the event's budget. Discussions included the Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement and priorities for physician recruitment.

• Agenda adopted with added items for Rural Practice Agreement and Penticton tour
• May 17, 2024 minutes adopted as circulated
• Recommended Council compile list of short-term rentals for healthcare workers
• Recommended Council add operational budget line to host visiting physicians
• Endorsed hosting intern event on September 18, 2024 (externally funded)
• Meeting adjourned

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a groundwater assessment program, an expression of interest for disaster resilience funding, and updates to the recreation master plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on animal welfare and a report on housing needs.

• Groundwater Assessment and Remediation Program (GARP) update
• Provincial Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding Program expression of interest
• Revised Vehicle Use GPS Fleet Management System Policy
• Oliver and District Recreation Master Plan Update
• 2024 Housing Needs Report Update

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring forward policy and bylaw best practices for cats to a future meeting, and to host public engagement events quarterly at varied times and locations. It approved a revised Vehicle Use / GPS Fleet Management System Policy and received several reports for information, including the 2024 Housing Needs Report, the GARP groundwater assessment, and the Recreation Master Plan Update. The committee also directed staff to return to a Regular Open Council Meeting with details on the Town's Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding expression of interest.

• Directed staff to bring forward cat policy and bylaw best practices to a future meeting (carried)
• Approved revised Vehicle Use / GPS Fleet Management System Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to host public engagement events quarterly at different times and locations (carried)
• Directed staff to return to a Regular Open Council Meeting with a detailed overview of the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding expression of interest (carried)
• Received 2024 Housing Needs Report for information (carried)
• Received GARP groundwater assessment report for information (carried)
• Received Oliver and District Recreation Master Plan Update for information (carried)
• Adopted June 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver council will vote on appointing an external auditor and awarding the related contract. A development variance permit application for 6480 Park Drive will be reviewed. The council will also discuss a grant opportunity for a portable backup generator and the final review stage of provincial asset‑management funding. Water‑quality and well‑level reports will be presented for information.

• Appointment of External Auditor and Award of Contract
• Development Variance Permit – 6480 Park Drive
• FCM Grant Opportunity – Portable Backup Generator for Critical Infrastructure
• Province of British Columbia – Asset Management Funding – Final Review Stage
• Water Quality Summary Report for June 2024

Oliver Council approved the Final Airport Master Plan and directed staff to sign the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement with UBCM. Council defeated a motion (3-3) to apply for an FCM grant for a backup generator and instead referred the matter back to staff for more information. Council also approved a development variance permit at 6480 Park Drive, directed staff to apply for a $10,000 provincial asset management grant, and nominated Owen Grice for the SILGA Youth program.

• Approved Final Airport Master Plan (R-151/2024, carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2024-07 for 6480 Park Drive and directed staff to issue it (R-154/2024, carried)
• Defeated motion to apply for FCM Green Municipal Fund grant for backup generator and include up to $120,000 in 2025 financial plan (R-156/2024, 3-3)
• Referred FCM backup generator grant application back to staff for additional information (R-157/2024, carried)
• Referred External Auditor Contract back to staff for more information on scoring process (R-155/2024, carried)
• Directed staff to apply for $10,000 provincial Infrastructure Planning Grant for asset management program (R-158/2024, carried)
• Nominated Owen Grice for SILGA Youth at UBCM Convention in September 2024 (R-159/2024, carried)
• Directed staff to enter into 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement with UBCM and authorized Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute it (R-161/2024, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports and updates. Discussions include a draft drought management plan, organic waste collection engagement results, and a $1M Green Municipal Fund grant opportunity. The committee will also review the accessibility plan update and a revised social media policy.

• $1M Green Municipal Fund grant opportunity
• Draft Updated Drought Management Plan
• Organic Waste Collection Program engagement input
• Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan update
• Revised Social Media Policy

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to revise the draft 2024 Drought Management Plan and bring it back to a future meeting. It approved the Town of Oliver Grant Funding Policy and revisions to the Social Media Policy. It also directed staff to return to the July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting with a high-level overview of the Town's application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund's Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation. Reports on the Organic Waste Collection Program and the Accessibility Plan Update were received for information.

• Directed staff to revise draft 2024 Drought Management Plan and return to a future meeting (carried)
• Approved Town of Oliver Grant Funding Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to return July 15, 2024 with overview of Green Municipal Fund LLCA application (carried)
• Received Organic Waste Collection Program – Engagement Input report for information (carried)
• Received Town of Oliver Accessibility Plan Update report for information (carried)
• Approved revisions to Social Media Policy (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted June 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated (carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss the Oliver Airport Master Plan and a contract for Velocity Automotive Performance Limited. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Airport Public Works Area.

• Oliver Airport Master Plan review
• Velocity Automotive Performance Limited Agreement
• Airport Public Works Area discussion
• Adoption of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee endorsed the draft Oliver Airport Master Plan and referred it to Council for endorsement. The committee also agreed to terminate the Velocity Automotive Performance Limited Agreement under Section 4 of the contract. It discussed a possible month-to-month equipment storage rental in the airport's lower southeast corner, and agreed to bring the committee's Terms of Reference and Airport Management forward as future agenda items.

• Endorsed draft Oliver Airport Master Plan and referred it to Council (carried)
• Agreed to terminate Velocity Automotive Performance Limited Agreement per Section 4 (carried)
• Recommended a business case including economic viability if an airport housing proposal goes to the Province
• Adopted April 8, 2024 committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to vote on several bylaw adoptions, including changes to the 2024 tax rate and new small-scale multi-unit housing regulations. The agenda also includes reports on water quality, well levels, and potential federal funding for community canopies.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing)
• Adoption of False Alarm Regulation Bylaw 1420
• Review of May 2024 Water Quality Summary Report
• Discussion regarding FCM Funding for Growing Canada's Community Canopies

Council adopted several bylaws, including those for small-scale multi-unit housing, bylaw enforcement, and tax rates. They also approved a funding application for a community canopy project with a town contribution of up to $139,500 over three years. Additionally, Council endorsed the 2023 Annual Report and supported Councillor Grice's nomination for the UBCM Executive.

• Adopted Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing bylaws (R-139/2024)
• Adopted bylaw enforcement and ticketing amendments (R-140/2024)
• Adopted False Alarm Bylaw 1420 (R-141/2024)
• Adopted 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01 (R-142/2024)
• Approved $139,500 contribution for community canopy project (R-143/2024)
• Endorsed 2023 Annual Report (R-137/2024)
• Approved Device and Password Security Policy (R-138/2024)
• Supported Councillor Grice's UBCM Executive nomination (R-144/2024)

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The Working Group will discuss a healthcare work plan and various support strategies for local physicians. Mayor Johansen is scheduled to provide an update regarding Interior Health land. The group will also review minutes from the May 17, 2024 meeting.

• Interior Health Land Update report by Mayor Johansen
• Discussion of healthcare work plan and support policies
• Review of physician committee ideas and strategy concepts
• Adoption of May 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress on the Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation Project and discuss draft recommendations for the Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a June recreation update report from the Director of Recreation.

• Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation Project updates
• Recreation Master Plan Draft Recommendations
• June recreation update report
• Adoption of April 29, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee received reports on general recreation services, the arena rehabilitation project, and the draft Recreation Master Plan. No policy changes or funding approvals were decided; the committee received the reports for information.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the April 29, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received the June Recreation Services Update report for information (CARRIED)
• Received the Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation Project Updates report for information (CARRIED)
• Received the Recreation Master Plan Draft Recommendations report for information (CARRIED)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The committee will review the selection process and themes for moving forward with the Accessibility Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting.

• Adoption of May 28, 2024, committee minutes
• Review of Accessibility Plan selection process and themes
• Project Coordinator's report on accessibility plan themes

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee approved the categories and themes for the top 23 action items for a new Accessibility Plan. The committee also endorsed the process for creating the plan. Detailed costs and timelines for these items will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved categories and themes for top 23 accessibility action items
• Endorsed the process to create an Accessibility Plan
• Adopted the June 5, 2024 agenda
• Adopted the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2000 and the Official Community Plan to allow small-scale multi-unit housing. The meeting will include a staff report and public input on the proposed changes.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Proposed zoning amendments with track changes attached

Council convened a public hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw 1423. No members of the public spoke to the proposed Bylaw. The meeting was adjourned without a recorded vote on the Bylaw.

• Closed public hearing for Zoning Bylaw 1423
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Public Hearing Meeting

The Town of Oliver is holding a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 and Zoning Bylaw 1423. These proposed changes involve small scale multi-unit housing. A report from the Director of Development Services was provided for review.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.11
• Zoning Bylaw 1423 regarding small scale multi-unit housing

The Town of Oliver Council held a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.11. The Director of Development Services presented the bylaw, but no members of the public requested to speak. The meeting adjourned without a vote on the bylaw itself, as this was a hearing stage.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1370.11 opened and closed with no public speakers
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will hold third reading of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for small-scale multi-unit housing, and first readings of several other bylaws including tax rate amendments, false alarm regulation, and bylaw enforcement changes. A development permit and variance permit for 207 Maple Avenue will also be considered.

• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• First, second, and third readings of 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01
• First, second, and third readings of False Alarm Bylaw 1420
• Development permit and development variance permit for 207 Maple Avenue
• Ukraine Nightingale Project 2024 Grant in Aid application

Council gave third reading to small-scale multi-unit housing bylaws and first through third readings to tax rate and false alarm bylaws. The board also approved development permits for 207 Maple Avenue and appointed a new Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

• Approved Development Permit 2024-05 and Development Variance Permit 2024-06 for 207 Maple Avenue
• Read Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing) a third time
• Read 2024 Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 1422.01 first, second, and third time
• Read False Alarm Bylaw 1420 first, second, and third time
• Appointed Grace Elvik as Bylaw Enforcement Officer
• Approved $500 contribution to Ukraine Nightingale Project (after $1,000 request was defeated 3-2)
• Proclaimed June 1-30, 2024 as Pride Month
• Set 2024 Emergency Management Committee appointments: Aimee Grice (Appointment) and Terry Schafer (Alternate)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on B.C. Land Use Planning for Agriculture and a water infrastructure capacity assessment. They will also discuss upcoming C2C meeting agenda items and receive an update on Stage 1 water restrictions and well levels.

• Presentation on B.C. Land Use Planning for Agriculture by Alison Fox and Lindsay Hainstock
• Infrastructure Capacity Assessment report for sewer and water systems
• Update on Stage 1 Water Restrictions and well levels
• Discussion of upcoming C2C meeting agenda items

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the May 13, 2024 minutes, then received two water-related items for information: an Infrastructure Capacity Assessment report from TRUE Consulting and a verbal Stage 1 Water Restrictions Well Update. It also heard a delegation from BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food on land use planning for agriculture. No bylaws, contracts, or funding decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM.

• Adopted the June 3, 2024 agenda as circulated (COW-40/2024, carried)
• Adopted the May 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated (COW-41/2024, carried)
• Received the Infrastructure Capacity Assessment report for information (COW-42/2024, carried)
• Received the Stage 1 Water Restrictions Well Update for information (COW-43/2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 PM (COW-44/2024, carried)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Oliver Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will meet to discuss the 2024 Seniors' Week draft schedule and review accessibility plan priorities. The agenda also includes a verbal update on provincial engagement around accessibility.

• 2024 Seniors' Week draft schedule and project coordinator report
• Accessibility Plan Priorities with attached reports
• Provincial engagement around accessibility (verbal update)

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee received a report on the 2024 Seniors' Week schedule and discussed provincial accessibility engagement. Detailed costs and timelines for the top 23 accessibility plan priorities will be presented at the next meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received 2024 Seniors' Week Schedule report for information (CARRIED)
• Recommended members participate in Engage Accessibility for BC Act standards

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

The working group met for the first time to brainstorm ideas for a physician recruitment work plan. Members discussed marketing strategies, student recruitment, and barriers such as housing and childcare. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422 and the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.04. A delegation from BC Anti-Human Trafficking will present. Council will also review the 2023 audited financial statements and consider a grant-in-aid request for the Ukraine Nightingale Project.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422
• Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.04
• Delegation on anti-human trafficking by Cathy Peters
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information
• Grant-in-aid request for Ukraine Nightingale Project

The Oliver Council adopted the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. They directed staff to amend the capital budget to install a flashing crosswalk for $18,000, funded by a grant and operating budget. The Council also appointed members to the Emergency Management Committee and approved revisions to the Volunteer Fire Department Code of Conduct.

• Adopted 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Approved 2023 Statement of Financial Information
• Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.04
• Directed staff to amend 2024 Capital Budget for $18,000 Vision Zero crosswalk
• Referred Ukraine Nightingale Project grant request back to staff for more info
• Appointed Councillor Schafer and Grice to Emergency Management Committee
• Approved revisions to Oliver Volunteer Fire Department Code of Conduct

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on Stage 1 water restrictions and well levels, the Station Street Market, and a proposed False Alarm Bylaw. A strategic plan update and recreation update are also on the agenda.

• Stage 1 Water Restrictions Well Update (verbal update from Director of Operations)
• Station Street Market Update (presentation from Grow Oliver Coordinator)
• False Alarm Bylaw (report from Corporate Officer, with attached bylaw)
• Recreation Update (report from Director of Recreation)
• Strategic Plan Update (report from Chief Administration Officer)

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to draft a False Alarm Bylaw based on the Corporate Officer's report. The proposed bylaw is scheduled for consideration at the June 3, 2024 Regular Open Council Meeting. The committee also received updates on the strategic plan and recreation.

• Directed staff to prepare proposed False Alarm Bylaw (Carried)
• Received 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Update for information (Carried)
• Received Recreation Update for information (Carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of Relationship Building item (Carried)
• Adopted April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an overview of its own terms of reference, an update on recreation services operations, and 2024 capital project updates. The agenda includes three staff reports but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Overview
• Recreation Services Operations Update
• 2024 Capital Project Updates

The inaugural Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee meeting on April 29, 2024 was largely procedural. The committee adopted its agenda and received several items for information: the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Overview, the Recreation Services Operations Update, the 2024 Capital Project Update, and Quarter 1 Financial Documents. No substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; all motions carried to receive information. The meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Received the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Overview for information (carried)
• Received the Recreation Services Operations Update for information (carried)
• Received the 2024 Capital Project Update for information (carried)
• Accepted Quarter 1 Financial Documents for information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Medical Arts Health Research / DB Foundation for Health Research, discuss appointing members to a Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group, and review Bylaw 1419, a revitalization tax exemption bylaw. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Barb Stewart, Program Manager, Medical Arts Health Research / DB Foundation for Health Research
• Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group appointment and terms of reference
• Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 1419, including schedules and application form
• Public question period for audience questions on meeting topics

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda and prior minutes. Council appointed Councillor Grice and Mayor Johansen to the Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group. Council also voted to rescind Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 1328 and discontinue the Tax Revitalization Program.

• Agenda adopted as circulated
• April 2, 2024 minutes adopted as circulated
• Appointed Councillor Grice and Mayor Johansen to Physician Recruitment Working Group
• Rescinded Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 1328
• Discontinued Tax Revitalization Program
• Meeting adjourned

Regular Open Council Meeting

The council will hold first and second readings of zoning and official community plan amendments to allow small-scale multi-unit housing. It will also consider first through third readings of the 2024 tax rate bylaw, a temporary use permit at 374 McKinney Road, and capital plan amendments for active transportation and Vision Zero grants. Other items include a grant-in-aid application from the Ukraine Nightingale Project and a proclamation request for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11 for small-scale multi-unit housing
• First, second, and third reading of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422
• Temporary use permit for 374 McKinney Road
• 2024 Capital Plan amendment for Active Transportation Grant
• 2024 Capital Plan amendment for Vision Zero Grant

Council approved a contract for Co-op Avenue reconstruction and declared Stage 1 water restrictions. The 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw was passed, and public hearings for small-scale multi-unit housing were scheduled for May 13.

• Awarded Co-op Avenue Reconstruction contract to TwinCon Enterprises Ltd. for max $1,761,535.00 plus GST
• Declared Stage 1 water restrictions for domestic and non-agricultural users (4-3)
• Passed 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw 1422 (first, second, and third reading)
• Scheduled Public Hearings for May 13, 2024, regarding Zoning Bylaw 1423 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 1370.11
• Approved $100,000 for Active Transportation Project via grant and road reserve
• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2024-03 for 374 McKinney Road
• Declared May 12, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
• Referred Vision Zero Grant and Ukraine Nightingale Project application back to staff for more info

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will consider proposed changes to BC Transit Route 40 stops in Oliver, based on a Chief Administrative Officer's report. Other business includes updates on all-accessible disc golf, an air filter workshop, prioritization of the accessibility plan, and Senior's Weeks 2024. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024, in Council Chambers.

• Changes to BC Transit Route 40 stops in Oliver (CAO report attached)
• All-Accessible Disc Golf presentation by Dion Eden
• Air Filter Workshop (Project Coordinator verbal report)
• Moving Towards Prioritization in the Accessibility Plan (report attached)
• Senior's Weeks 2024 Update (report attached)

The committee approved hosting an Air Filter Workshop in June 2024. Members discussed BC Transit Route 40 stops, an all-accessible disc golf event, and planning for Senior's Week 2024.

• Approved hosting the Air Filter Workshop in June 2024 (CARRIED)
• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee discussed the Draft Airport Master Plan and a report on airport land ownership and use. No final decisions were made on these items, as further clarification and investigation were requested.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Deferred endorsement of Draft Airport Master Plan to a future meeting
• Requested further investigation into BC airports with similar land ownership structures

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a pilot project for electric kick scooters and the installation of a flashing crosswalk sign near South Okanagan Secondary School. Council also directed staff to prepare specific zoning bylaw amendments regarding small scale multi-unit housing.

• Directed staff not to revise Sections 8.4 a and b of Zoning Bylaw 1380 (4-1)
• Directed staff to prepare proposed bylaw amendments for small scale multi-unit housing for the April 22 meeting
• Approved installation of one flashing crosswalk sign at Gala Street and Fairview Road
• Approved Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project starting April 5, 2024
• Received Organic Waste Collection Program Update report
• Received Update on the Social Development Function report

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and an amendment to the 2023-2027 plan, along with community and corporate energy and emissions plans. Other items include a temporary use permit at 339 Fairview Road, several bylaw amendments, and proclamation requests for Seniors Week, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Moose Hide Campaign Day.

• Adoption of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421
• Adoption of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01
• Temporary Use Permit at 339 Fairview Road
• Community Energy and Emissions Plan discussion
• Proclamation requests for Seniors Week, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Moose Hide Campaign Day

Oliver council adopted the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01 and the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421, both carried 6 to 1 with Water Councillor Machial opposed. Council also approved a two-year Temporary Use Permit at 339 Fairview Road, adopted the Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.04 and Land Use Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1394.02, and approved the Town's Community and Corporate Energy and Emissions Plans. Several proclamations were issued, including BC Senior's Week, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Moose Hide Campaign Day.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01 (6-1, Machial opposed)
• Adopted 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 (6-1, Machial opposed)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2024-02 for 339 Fairview Road for two years
• Adopted Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.04
• Adopted Land Use Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1394.02
• Approved Community Energy and Emissions Plan; staff to return with 2024 work plan
• Approved Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan; staff to return with 2024 work plan
• Proclaimed June 2-8, 2024 as BC Senior's Week; May 17, 2024 as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia; May 16, 2024 as Moose Hide Campaign Day

Sister City Advisory Committee

The Oliver Sister City Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an update on the 2024 Bandai delegation, based on a corporate officer's report. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• 2024 Bandai delegation update discussion
• Adoption of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Corporate officer's report on Bandai delegation

The committee received a report regarding the 2024 Bandai Delegation. The delegation will include four Oliver Ambassadors, two chaperones, and one parent.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received 2024 Bandai Delegation Report for information (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss three business items: a presentation to finance staff for the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, a council appointment to the Sister City Advisory Committee, and a funding discussion for a Sister City delegation. No decisions are recorded; items are presented for discussion only.

• Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) presentation to finance staff
• Council appointment to the Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee
• Sister City Delegation funding discussion

The Committee of the Whole appointed members to the Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee. Council also directed staff to provide partial funding for airline tickets for a 2024 student delegation to Japan.

• Appointed Mayor Johansen and Councillor Mattes (alternate) to the Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee
• Approved funding 50% of airline ticket costs for the 2024 Student Delegation to Bandai, Japan
• Adopted the agenda (COW-15/2024)
• Adopted February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (COW-16/2024)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports. Key items include first, second, and third readings of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 and an amendment to the 2023-2027 plan, as well as a proposed expansion of the rural water system. Council will also review a new solid waste collection contract for 2025-2032, a lease revision for two 2-bay hangars, and a lease transfer. Several routine reports and minutes are on the consent agenda.

• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 for first, second, and third reading
• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01 for first, second, and third reading
• Rural Water System Boundary Updates and Proposed Expansion (including 300 Road 11)
• Solid Waste Collections Contract 2025-2032
• Requested Revision to Proposed Lease for Two 2 Bay Hangars

Council approved a solid waste collection contract with Waste Connections of Canada Inc. and passed two financial plan bylaws. The meeting also included approvals for airport hangar leases and several grant applications for disaster risk reduction and asset management.

• Approved solid waste collection contract with Waste Connections of Canada Inc. 2025-2032 (est. $345,000 annually)
• Passed 2023-2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 1416.01 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Passed 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1421 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Approved funding application up to $150,000 for Wolfcub Creek design works
• Approved $25,000 grant application for Asset Management Planning
• Authorized lease for Visual Telecom Solutions Ltd to construct two 2-bay hangars at Oliver Airport
• Approved $1,000 grant to South Okanagan Minor Hockey U18 Rep Team
• Directed staff to reinstall the Ukraine Flag at the Oliver Visitor Centre for one year

Sister City Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed a proposed student delegation to travel to Bandai on July 28, 2024. Members discussed the delegation's composition and potential funding options. No formal votes were taken on the delegation; next steps include confirming dates with Bandai and creating a budget.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

The Town of Oliver Council will review the RDOS 2024 budget presentation and discuss 2024 tax rate multipliers. The meeting includes discussions on a development variance permit for 1022 Fairview Road and upcoming market planning.

• RDOS 2024 Budget Presentation
• 2024 Tax Rate Multipliers and Scenarios
• Development Variance Permit - 1022 Fairview Road
• 2024 Oliver Market Planning
• Organic Waste Collection Program engagement

Oliver council directed staff to set the 2024 business and light industry tax rate multipliers at 2.2, prepare the draft Tax Rate Bylaw for the 2024-2028 Financial Plan, and seek public consultation before first, second and third reading. Council also approved Development Variance Permit 2024-01 for 1022 Fairview Road, directed staff to proceed with a 2024 Oliver Market and budget $2,100 for additional porta potties, and directed staff to begin public engagement on an organic waste collection program. Council received the January 2024 water quality report and correspondence, and received the Terms of Reference for the Oliver Local Physician Recruitment and Retention Working Group for information.

• Directed staff to set 2024 business and light industry tax multipliers at 2.2 and prepare the draft Tax Rate Bylaw for the 2024-2028 Financial Plan, with public consultation before readings (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2024-01 for 1022 Fairview Road and directed staff to issue the permit (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with a 2024 Oliver Market and budget $2,100 for additional porta potties for the 2024 market season (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to start public engagement on the organic waste collection program and report back to a future Regular Open Meeting (CARRIED)
• Received the Terms of Reference for the Oliver Local Physician Recruitment and Retention Working Group for information and directed staff to work with local doctors and partners on recruitment (CARRIED)
• Received for information the January 2024 Water Quality Summary Report (CARRIED)
• Received for information January 31, 2024 correspondence from the City of Abbotsford (CARRIED)
• Received the February 20, 2024 Correspondence Report and the Weekly Mail (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Oliver Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing, and to review SILGA resolutions. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a public question period.

• Zoning and OCP Amendment for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
• SILGA Resolutions

The Committee of the Whole referred a Zoning and OCP Amendment for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing back to staff for additional information. It endorsed a resolution for submission to SILGA asking the provincial government to fund tourism diversification in impacted communities. The agenda and the January 29, 2024 minutes were adopted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM. Mayor Johansen and Water Councillors Machial and Dhaliwal were absent.

• Referred Zoning and OCP Amendment for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing back to staff for additional information (COW-12/2024, carried)
• Endorsed SILGA resolution 'Tourism Diversification Needs' for the 2024 AGM and Convention (COW-13/2024, carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (COW-10/2024, carried)
• Adopted the January 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated (COW-11/2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15 PM (COW-14/2024, carried)

Special Open Council Meeting

The Oliver Town Council will consider a contract award for water reservoir relining based on tender results, and review the draft 2024-2028 financial plan including capital updates and business cases for new roles. A public question period will follow discussion of these items.

• Water Reservoir Relining Tender Results and Recommendation of Award
• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan
• OFD - SPU Business Case
• Business Case for succession planning new roles
• 2024 Operating Plan and Capital Update - Feb 5, 24

Council awarded a water reservoir feed line project to Canadian Induracoat Corporation. The body also granted early approval for several contracts and equipment purchases, including a street sweeper and fire department units.

• Awarded water reservoir feed line project to Canadian Induracoat Corporation for $826,767.50 + GST (Carried)
• Increased 2024 Grant in Aid contribution to Oliver Business Association for Town Light Up to $4,000.00 (Carried)
• Approved contract for EOC Coordinator/Grant Writing services up to $86,000 (Carried)
• Approved contract for Occupational Health and Safety services up to $36,000 (Carried)
• Approved Groundwater Assessment for Pathogens study up to $90,000 (Carried)
• Approved purchase of a street sweeper up to $470,000 (Carried)
• Approved purchase of a canal diversion flow meter up to $28,000 (Carried)
• Approved Rockcliffe domestic pumpstation project up to $400,000 (Carried)

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will hear a presentation from the City of Kamloops on its accessibility plan, receive an update on the Town's feedback mechanism, review potential ideas and suggestions, and discuss plans for Seniors' Week in June 2024. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• City of Kamloops - Plan Overview and a Q+A presentation by Ben Chobater
• February 2024 Update on the Town's Feedback Mechanism
• Reviewing Potential Ideas and Suggestions
• Seniors' Week - June 2024 discussion

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes of its November 7, 2023 meeting. It received a February 2024 update on the Town's feedback mechanism for information, and heard a presentation from the City of Kamloops on how that city created its accessibility plan. The committee discussed potential accessibility ideas and Seniors Week activities; the Project Coordinator will bring a draft list of action items to the next meeting to identify the top 5 items for the Town of Oliver's Accessibility Plan.

• Adopted the February 6, 2024 agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted the November 7, 2023 committee minutes as circulated (carried)
• Received the 'February 2024 Update on the Town's Feedback Mechanism' report for information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:11 PM (carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will discuss several grant opportunities, including UBCM Active Transportation Planning and Emergency Program grants, and a Scotts Canada Gro for Good grant. They will also consider a bylaw enforcement officer appointment and rescind, and finalize regional feedback on the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

• Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment and Rescind
• UBCM Active Transportation Planning Grant Opportunity
• Scotts Canada 2024 Gro for Good Grant Opportunity
• Emergency Program Workplan for 2024
• Final Version of Regional Feedback to Province – Emergency and Disaster Management Act

At its January 29, 2024 regular open meeting, Oliver council appointed Amanda Reeve as a Town bylaw enforcement officer and rescinded Dayyan Robbie and Cassie Vandael from that role. Council directed staff to apply for several grants: up to $20,000 from UBCM Active Transportation Planning, $2,500 from Scotts Canada Gro for Good, $30,000 from UBCM Emergency Operations Centre, and up to $50,000 from the BC Alliance for Healthy Living Active Communities program. Council also approved a regional letter to the Province on emergency management, proclaimed March 26, 2024 as Purple Day for epilepsy awareness, and endorsed the 988 crisis line. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Appointed Amanda Reeve as bylaw enforcement officer; rescinded Dayyan Robbie and Cassie Vandael (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for up to $20,000 UBCM Active Transportation Planning grant (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for $2,500 Scotts Canada Gro for Good grant for Harvest Hut planters (carried)
• Received Emergency Program Workplan for 2024 for information (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for $30,000 UBCM Emergency Operations Centre grant (carried)
• Approved sending regional feedback letter to Province on Emergency and Disaster Management Act (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for up to $50,000 BC Alliance for Healthy Living Active Communities grant for park lighting (carried)
• Proclaimed March 26, 2024 as International PURPLE DAY for epilepsy awareness (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider zoning and Official Community Plan amendments to allow small-scale multi-unit housing, review a proposed solid waste collection contract for 2025-2032, and discuss resolutions for the 2024 SILGA convention. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are for discussion only.

• Zoning and OCP amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Solid waste collection contract 2025-2032
• Call for resolutions for the 2024 SILGA convention

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes of the January 8, 2024 meeting. It received a report on zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing; council asked for more defined parking regulations at a future committee meeting. It directed staff to bring the 2025–2032 Solid Waste Collection Contract to the February 20, 2024 meeting for consideration, and received a report on a call for resolutions for the 2024 SILGA Convention. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 pm.

• Adopted the January 29, 2024 agenda as circulated (COW-06/2024, carried)
• Adopted the January 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated (COW-07/2024, carried)
• Directed staff to bring the 2025–2032 Solid Waste Collection Contract to the February 20, 2024 meeting for consideration (COW-08/2024, carried)
• Requested more defined parking regulations at a future Committee of the Whole meeting (no motion recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:49 pm (COW-09/2024, carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Oliver Airport Advisory Committee will meet on January 29, 2024, to consider a draft Airport Master Plan presented by consultants from Operations Economics Inc. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Review of Draft Airport Master Plan with presentation by Rob Beynon and Jon Spalding of Operations Economics Inc.
• Adoption of minutes from the December 1, 2023 meeting

The committee reviewed a Draft Airport Master Plan presented by Operations Economics Inc. Members discussed using BC Airport Access Program grants for improvements and requested the addition of a governance model to the plan.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted the December 1, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Special Open Council Meeting

This special open council meeting includes a delegation from the Oliver Tourism Association to present its 2024 budget, and a discussion of the draft five-year financial plan for water matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Oliver Tourism Association delegation with 2024 OTA Budget
• Draft Five-Year Financial Plan for water matters
• 2024 Operating Plan and Capital Update for water

Council met to discuss the draft Five-Year Financial Plan and received a report from the Oliver Tourism Association. The only substantive budget action was the removal of a specific contingency fund. No other decisions were recorded.

• Removed $25,000 from the Economic Development Contingency line of the proposed budget (Carried)

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will discuss a formal after-action review of the May 2023 flood event and the province's draft municipal emergency management regulations. They will also consider a water conservation funding opportunity from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, proposed leases for airport hangars, and a crown land tenure license. The agenda includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Formal After Action Review of the May 2023 flood event
• Province's Draft Municipal Emergency Management Regulations
• Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) funding opportunity from Okanagan Basin Water Board
• Proposed lease for two two-bay hangars at the airport
• Air Cadet Hangar Lease Agreement

The Oliver Council approved $330,000 in capital expenditures for irrigation canal improvements and authorized a $18,000 grant application for water conservation. They also directed staff to prepare zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and approved early budget allocations for related studies. Additionally, the Council authorized new lease agreements for airport hangars and a recreational trail on Crown land.

• Approved $150,000 for Irrigation Canal Ionizer and $180,000 for Intake Screens
• Authorized application for up to $18,000 WCQI grant
• Directed staff to prepare zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Approved early budget for housing needs report ($20,000) and infrastructure study ($40,000)
• Authorized lease for Okanagan Containers to build two hangars at Oliver Airport
• Approved 15-year lease for Air Cadets at $1/year and waived past rent
• Authorized 15-year license of occupation for recreational trail on Crown land
• Directed staff to prepare final feedback letter on provincial emergency regulations

Committee of the Whole

The agenda is largely procedural, with adoption of minutes and several delegation presentations scheduled. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Delegation: South Okanagan Community Economic Development Collaborative - BRER Program
• Delegation: Desert Sun Counselling funding request
• Delegation: Theatre Society 2024-2025 budget overview
• Delegation: Access Centre presentation
• Discussion: Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

The Committee of the Whole adopted the January 8, 2024 agenda and December 4, 2023 minutes, and heard delegations from local groups. The committee approved the Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and directed staff to begin recruitment. It also directed staff to submit playground zone traffic calming measures for a SILGA Community Excellence Award.

• Adopted agenda (COW-01/2024)
• Adopted December 4, 2023 minutes (COW-02/2024)
• Approved Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and recruitment (COW-03/2024)
• Directed staff to submit flashing crosswalk signs and 30km/hr speed limits to SILGA Community Excellence Awards (COW-04/2024)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 PM (COW-05/2024)