Oliver public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Airport Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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