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Oliver public meetings in 2025

59 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Recreation services and community hall kitchen renovation updates discussed

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on a bike pump track, a report on December 2025 recreation services, and an update on the community hall kitchen renovation project. No decisions or votes are listed for these items. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, prior minutes and received two recreation reports

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the November 5, 2025 committee minutes. It also accepted, for information only, the December 2025 Recreation Services Update and the Community Hall Kitchen Renovation Project Update. No other actions were decided.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

Committee reviews Oliver & District Recreation Plan accessibility recommendations

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will consider the Oliver & District Recreation Plan's accessibility goals and recommendations. It will also receive updates on the SPARC grant projects, the OCP (Oliver Community Plan) next steps, and plans for Senior's Week 2026 events. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are presented for discussion and information.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda and received multiple accessibility reports

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It formally received reports on the Oliver & District Recreation Plan accessibility goals, SPARC Grant project updates, the OCP update, and Senior’s Week 2026 events for information. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Town of Oliver reviews physician recruitment plans and clinic status

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will receive reports on the NK'MIP Resource Centre walk‑in clinic status, discuss the group's Terms of Reference, provide an update to the recruitment work plan, and review the St. Paul Primary Care Conference. The meeting also includes a delegation from the South Okanagan and Similkameen Divisions of Family Practice.

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✓ Decided: Working Group adopted the December 2025 Physician Recruitment Work Plan update

The group adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. It formally received the December 15, 2025 Work Plan update, which reported a new Community Resources Guide, a housing groundbreaking on November 26, 2025, and growth in social‑media followers. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver reviews water strategic plan and youth councillor policy

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a strategic plan update for water matters and a draft policy for youth councillors. The meeting includes reports on grant funding and a presentation on the FireSmart Home Assessment Program.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1,570 mural grant for Oliver Archives

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the November 17, 2025 minutes. It approved a $1,570 grant for a mural on the Oliver Archives building, pending an unconditional grant application. The committee received informational updates on the water strategic plan and 2025 grant funding, and directed staff to provide future reports on the BC Air Access Program grant submission and the Youth Councillors Policy. The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Council to discuss proposed 2026-2030 General Fund Capital Budget

The Town of Oliver is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Budget for the General Fund. The session includes a report from the Chief Financial Officer regarding capital expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $105,000 mower replacement and adopted 2026‑2030 capital plan

The council gave early approval for Project #195, a mower replacement costing $105,000, funded by the General Service Reserve. It also accepted the amended 2026‑2030 Capital Plan for general expenditures and directed staff to incorporate it into the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan. The agenda was adopted as circulated.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council adopts water, sewer tax and rate amendment bylaws

The Town of Oliver Council will consider and adopt several bylaws, including a Water Regulation Amendment (Bylaw 1351.15), a Water Parcel Tax amendment (Bylaw 1433), a Sewer User Rates amendment (Bylaw 1331.12), an Officers amendment (Bylaw 1353.01), and a Sewer Parcel Tax amendment (Bylaw 1360.09). Additional items include the Oliver Tourism Association Agreement, an airport lease for Hangars 42 and 43, and grant applications for Canada Summer Jobs 2026 and a Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention Grant. The meeting also includes routine reports, water quality updates, and a public question period.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $825,000 water grant request and $275,000 town contribution

The council adopted several water‑related bylaws and approved an expression of interest for an $825,000 Agriculture Water Infrastructure grant, committing $275,000 of town funds. It also authorized a Canada Summer Jobs application, a $38,000 crime‑prevention grant, a change to solid‑waste collection locations, and a lease for a new airport hangar. Additionally, the council rescinded a committee appointment and began recruitment for replacements.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Airport Advisory Committee

Airport committee reviews 2026 budget and lease discussions

The Airport Advisory Committee will review year-to-date financials and the proposed 2026 operating budget, discuss airport hangar lease terms, and adopt the meeting schedule for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 budget and meeting schedule

The Airport Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted the year‑to‑date financials and the proposed 2026 operating budget for the airport. The committee received and filed the Airport Hangar Lease Discussion Report and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026 water and sewer rate bylaws

The Oliver Council will consider bylaws for 2026 water and sewer rates, along with amendments to fees, fire control, and officer regulations. The meeting also includes reports on the Oliver Pool condition and the Northwest Tucelnuit Agricultural Land Commission application.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a 5% water rate increase for 2026

Council approved a 5% increase to water rates, parcel taxes and irrigation rates for 2026, passing 5‑1 after one councilor opposed. The council also approved a 10% increase to sewer rates and parcel taxes for 2026, passing 3‑1 despite one opposition. Additional actions included appointing ValleyFirst Credit Union as the town’s financial institution with a five‑year banking card agreement, adopting the Town Flag Policy, and directing staff to submit an Agricultural Land Commission exclusion application.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider amendments to the town cemetery bylaw

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It will hear the Oliver Tourism Association’s 2026 budget presentation and consider the Oliver Tourism Association Agreement and a draft Visitor Information Centre fee. The council will also review proposed amendments to the cemetery bylaw and discuss a draft Youth Councillors Policy.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs Visitor Info Centre fee agreement and directs further items

The Committee adopted the agenda and the October 27 minutes. It supported the draft Visitor Information Centre Fee for Service Agreement and instructed staff to bring it to a future regular open meeting. The Committee also directed staff to present the revised Cemetery Amendment Bylaw and the Youth Councillors Policy at future meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing Meeting

Council will consider a Northwest Tucelnuit exclusion application

The Town of Oliver council will hold a public hearing on the Northwest Tucelnuit exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Director of Development Services will present a report. The agenda includes only this item and standard procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned the public hearing

The council opened a public hearing to consider an exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission. No vote or decision on the application was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM after a motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and carried.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Town of Oliver to discuss 2026 water and sewer rates

Council will review and consider bylaws regarding water and sewer rates for 2026. The meeting includes a review of the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Plan for water and sewer services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 10% sewer rate increase for 2026

The council adopted the meeting agenda after reordering a water rate item. It approved a 6% increase to water, parcel and irrigation rates for 2026 with a 4‑to‑3 vote. It also approved a 10% increase to sewer rates and parcel taxes for 2026 with a 3‑to‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Oliver Outdoor Pool condition assessment

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then consider several reports. Items include the Oliver & District Outdoor Pool Condition Assessment, a November 2025 recreation services update, a third‑quarter financial update, and grant‑in‑aid requests from the Oliver Alliance Church, Desert Sun Resource Centre, and the Royal Canadian Legion.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved three grant-in-aid requests for community-hall use

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the September 17, 2025 minutes. It received several reports, including the outdoor pool condition assessment, recreation services updates, and a Q3 financial update. The committee also approved three grant‑in‑aid requests to use the community hall for a Christmas dinner, a Christmas hamper program, and a Remembrance Day ceremony. All motions were carried.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to read multiple bylaws and approve airport lease assignments

The Oliver Town Council will conduct first, second, and third readings of Officer Amendment Bylaw 1353.01, Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.05, and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.12. The council will also consider lease assignments for airport hangars 40, 41, 42, 43 and Transwest Helicopters Lot 2. Additional reports on water quality, fire department, building activity, and delegations will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple airport leases and declares fire department full‑service

The council received the September 2025 Water Quality Summary Report. It referred Officer Amendment Bylaw 1353.01 back to staff and declared the volunteer fire department a full‑service operation under Fire Control Amendment Bylaw 1369.05. The council approved the termination of an existing airport lease and authorized new lease agreements for Hangars 40, 41, and 42‑43, as well as an assignment to Transwest Helicopters. It also approved letters of support for OASISS Year 2 and a retroactive support letter to the RDOS.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council will consider Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.07

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, review delegations and petitions, and discuss several policy items. Items include a financial budget overview for the Venables Theatre Society, an updated drought management strategy, a workplace artificial intelligence policy, a Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.07, and a new flag policy. A public question period will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to advance AI policy, water plan, fees bylaw and flag policy

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It approved motions directing staff to invite the OBWB to discuss water conservation and drought management, to develop a draft AI usage policy, to prepare the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.07 for future council readings, and to move the Flag Policy with amendments to a future regular council meeting.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026‑2030 water utility budget and rates

The Oliver Town Council will hold a special open meeting to adopt its agenda and receive reports. The primary discussion will focus on the proposed 2026‑2030 capital and operating budget for utility services and the associated water and sewer rates. A public question period will follow before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive actions taken

The council moved and seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as circulated, and the motion was carried. A presentation on the 2026‑2030 water capital and operating budget was given, but no vote or decision on the budget was recorded. The meeting was later adjourned by a carried motion.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider modular housing for healthcare workers

The Town of Oliver Council will meet to adopt several amendment bylaws and discuss a recommendation for healthcare workers' modular housing. The meeting also includes a review of the 2026-2030 recreation service budgets.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $430,690 modular housing contract and adopts four bylaws

The council adopted four amendment bylaws covering solid waste services, municipal ticketing, recreation fees and charges, and land sale reserves. It endorsed the 2026‑2030 operating and capital budgets for the Oliver & District Recreation Service and approved a contract with Chaparral Industries to supply and install two modular homes for $430,690 plus GST. The council also approved amendments to the Sister City Committee Terms of Reference and appointed Councillor Petra Veintimilla to the committee.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews final draft of Official Community Plan Phase 1 amendments

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the final draft of Official Community Plan Phase 1 amendments and evaluate the motorhome parking traffic bylaw. The meeting also includes budget presentations for the Oliver Ambassador Program and the Oliver and District Heritage Society Museum and Archives.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to prepare OCP amendment and keeps motorhome parking rules

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes. It received the final draft of the Official Community Plan Phase 1 amendments and directed staff to prepare the amendment bylaw for a future regular meeting. The Committee voted to keep the existing motorhome parking restriction in Traffic Bylaw 650. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Town of Oliver reviews physician recruitment work plan and health centre feedback

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will review the updated September 29 2025 work plan for attracting physicians to Oliver. The group will hear initial feedback from the Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre presented verbally by Dr. Craven and Lindsay Kovacs. A review of the 2025 Resident Tour will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Working group adopted agenda, minutes, and work plan update

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group adopted its agenda (SLP-13/2025) and the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting (SLP-14/2025). The group received the September 29, 2025 Work Plan update for information (SLP-15/2025). The meeting was adjourned (SLP-16/2025).

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee reviews draft 2026 operating and capital budgets

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will receive a Quarter 2 financial update and an August 2025 recreation services update. Members will review the draft 2026‑2030 operating budget and the draft 2026‑2030 capital budget for recreation services. The agenda also includes a proposed meeting schedule for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved draft 2026‑2030 recreation operating budget

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the August 20 meeting. It received the Quarter 2 financial update and the August recreation services update for information. It approved the draft 2026‑2030 recreation operating budget, the draft 2026‑2030 capital budget (contingent on grant approval), and the 2026 meeting schedule.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver to review OCP Update Phase 1 status

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the status of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update Phase 1. This includes a review of public engagement and capacity analysis.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, prior minutes and received OCP update report

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda (COW-61/2025) and the prior meeting minutes (COW-62/2025). It received the OCP Update Phase 1: Public Engagement and Capacity Analysis Status report (COW-63/2025). The meeting was then adjourned (COW-64/2025). No substantive policy decisions were made.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider several bylaw amendments and a well‑cleaning budget amendment

The Town of Oliver Council will adopt the agenda and review routine reports before voting on multiple bylaw amendments. Items include the Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1426 (first, second and third reading), Solid Waste Services Amendment Bylaw 1292.07, Municipal Ticketing Amendment Bylaw 1411.02, and Land Sale Reserve Bylaw 1430, each also for first, second and third reading. A Rockcliffe Well Cleaning Budget Amendment will also be considered. The meeting includes water‑related reports and routine administrative business.

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✓ Decided: Council rescinded three water parcel tax bylaws and transferred remaining funds

The council approved amendments to recreation fees, rescinded the Tucelnuit and Sawmill Road water parcel tax bylaws and the Universal Water Metering bylaw, and directed that any remaining funds be moved to the Water Reserve Fund. It also authorized a $65,000 transfer for the Rockcliffe well cleaning project, set irrigation shutdown dates, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. Additional bylaws on solid waste, municipal ticketing, and land sale reserves were read and passed.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Airport Advisory Committee

Committee receives updates on airport land use request and goose hunting program

The Airport Advisory Committee will hear a verbal report from Mayor Johansen on the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship meeting, including the Minister Neill Airport Land Use Request. The committee will also receive a Director of Operations update on the Goose Hunting Program. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs geese‑culling plan for 2025/26 season (5‑1)

The Airport Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It voted to support allowing Lionel Trudel and Bob Byer to cull geese at Oliver Airport for the 2025/2026 hunting season, with the recommendation to be presented to Council later. The motion passed 5‑1.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council will consider third reading of Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.05

The Town of Oliver Council will adopt the agenda and review routine reports before moving to substantive business. Items include a third‑reading vote on Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.05, a lease agreement for two bay hangars, and options for the Gala Lane north exit. The council will also discuss Strategic Priorities Fund projects for Similkameen Avenue utility upgrades and a reconsideration request for 210 Co‑Op Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council approved applying for a $2.75 M grant for Similkameen Avenue utility upgrades

Council approved applying to the 2025 Strategic Priorities Fund for a $2,754,631 capital grant to upgrade Similkameen Avenue utilities and for a $136,800 capacity‑building grant for asset‑management software. The council directed staff to install a gate on the Gala Lane right‑of‑way and create a hammerhead turn‑around, approved the amended Terms of Reference for the Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee and appointed two members, and rescinded several airport‑lease resolutions from the January 27, 2025 meeting.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council will consider upgrading Oliver to a full‑service fire department

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several reports, including an upgrade to a full‑service fire department and a review of the Official Community Plan Phase 1 proposed amendment list. Water‑related asset management updates and an organics program update will also be presented. A delegation from HomeZero Collective will be heard, and upcoming community‑to‑community meeting items will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Council directed staff to prepare a report on upgrading the fire department to full service

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It instructed staff to draft a support letter for HomeZero Collective’s financing application and to bring a report on declaring the volunteer fire department a full‑service department to the next regular council meeting. Several reports were received for information, including asset management, the Official Community Plan amendment list, and the organics program update. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Sister City Advisory Committee

Discussion of the 2025 Bandai delegation visit and itinerary

The Sister City Advisory Committee will receive a verbal report from Mayor Johansen and Councillor Veintimilla on the upcoming Bandai delegation. The committee will then discuss the proposed itinerary for the 2025 Bandai visit, based on a report from the Deputy Corporate Officer. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee to consider draft amendment to Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It will discuss a draft Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1426.01, reviewing several supporting documents. The committee will also consider a grant‑in‑aid request from the Rotary Club of Oliver. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves recreation fee bylaw amendment and Rotary Club grant

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It approved the draft Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1426.01 to be presented to Council for first, second, and third readings. It also approved a grant‑in‑aid request from the Rotary Club of Oliver for the in‑kind use of Rotary Park for the club’s 80th Anniversary event on September 7, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 PM.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee reviews draft amendment to Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw 1426.01

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will receive a financial update for Q2, review the 2026 recreation budget proposal, and consider a draft amendment to Bylaw 1426.01 that changes recreation fees and charges. An update on August 2025 recreation services and a grant‑in‑aid request from the Rotary Club of Oliver will also be discussed.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider amendment to Property Tax and Utilities Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Bylaw

The Town of Oliver Council will adopt the meeting agenda and review several reports, including water quality, financial updates, and reserve policy. It will vote on the Property Tax and Utilities Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Amendment Bylaw 1319.01. The council will also consider a Temporary Use Permit for 5863 Airport Street and a lane closure at Gala Park North End. Additional items include discussion of the Draft Reserve and Surplus Policy and various committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Reserve and Surplus Policy and established several new reserves

The council adopted a Reserve and Surplus Policy and asked staff to draft a supporting bylaw. It passed a resolution creating multiple dedicated reserves—including Sewer Capital, Climate Action, and Canada Community Building reserves—and closed several existing reserves, transferring their balances. The council also approved a three‑year temporary use permit for 5863 Airport Street and adopted a Property Tax and Utilities Pre‑Authorized Payment Plan Amendment Bylaw. Additional actions included a recreation facility policy approval and a direction to send a joint support letter for road‑contractor traffic‑control improvements.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council will consider amending its procedure bylaw at the meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss delegations and petitions, water‑related funding streams, and a proposed amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw. An update to the Official Community Plan's public engagement strategy will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with a public question period before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee directed staff to detail fund submissions and adopted OCP engagement strategy

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the prior minutes. It directed staff to return with detailed overviews of the town’s submissions to the Strategic Priorities Fund’s Capacity Building and Capital Infrastructure streams. The Committee also received the Community Engagement Strategy for the Official Community Plan update. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee

Committee discusses progress on the town’s Accessibility Plan

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee will receive updates on BC Transit, the Official Community Plan, and the town’s Accessibility Plan. A presentation from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (BC/Yukon) will be heard. The committee will discuss progress on implementing the Accessibility Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, minutes and received accessibility updates

The Accessibility and Age Friendly Committee adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 1, 2024 meeting. The committee received an information report on the Official Community Plan update and a progress update on the town’s Accessibility Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Working group discusses health centre opening, tour, work plan update

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will hear a verbal report from Dr. Craven on the Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre opening and associated grant funding. The group will discuss a resident tour that took place on September 10. An updated Physician Recruitment Work Plan for July 22 2025 will be presented, and a future meeting schedule will be reviewed. Standard agenda and minutes adoption items are also included.

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✓ Decided: Agenda adopted, prior minutes approved, and meeting adjourned

The Working Group moved and seconded a motion to adopt the agenda (SLP-10/2025), which was carried. It also adopted the March 5, 2025 minutes (SLP-11/2025) by a carried motion. The meeting was then adjourned by motion (SLP-12/2025), which was carried. No other formal decisions were recorded; the remaining items were informational reports and discussion.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee reviews draft Recreation Facility Allocation Policy and July services update

The committee will adopt its agenda and the May 21 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the revised draft of the Recreation Facility Allocation Policy, with the Director of Recreation’s report attached. The meeting also includes a presentation of the July 2025 Recreation Services Update, also accompanied by the Director’s report.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved amended recreation facility allocation policy and sent to Council

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the draft Recreation Facility Allocation Policy with amendments and referred it to Council for approval. The committee also received the July 2025 Recreation Services Update report and then adjourned.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider third reading of Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.05

The Oliver Town Council will adopt the agenda and review routine reports, including building and fire activity for May 2025. Council members will discuss water matters and consider the third reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.05. They will also consider the Property Tax and Utilities Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Amendment Bylaw 1319.01 and a lease agreement with Oliver Aviation Services Ltd. Additional items include a request from the UBCM Minister and the resignation of the Local Physician Recruitment Working Group.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized lease of Oliver Airport space to Oliver Aviation Services Ltd.

The council approved the signing authorities to execute a lease agreement for Oliver Aviation Services Ltd. on the Oliver Airport. It also deferred a council‑procedure amendment, endorsed the 2024 Annual Report, and gave readings to a property‑tax bylaw. Additional actions included directing staff to submit UBCM convention requests, rescinding a physician‑recruitment group appointment, proclaiming National Drowning Prevention Week, and supporting a UBCM executive nomination.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver Committee of the Whole meets to review water finances and projects

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will adopt prior meeting minutes and review the Town's first-quarter financials, water capital projects, and the 2025 Water Conservation Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts agenda, minutes and backs water conservation plan

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda (COW-40/2025) and the prior meeting minutes (COW-41/2025). It received the Quarter 1 financial update and the water capital projects update for information (COW-42/2025, COW-43/2025). The Committee supported the 2025 Water Conservation Plan and directed staff to implement its recommendations (COW-44/2025). The meeting was adjourned (COW-45/2025).

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 4:45 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews 2023‑2027 Water Strategic Plan update

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, hear a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis presentation, and review the 2023‑2027 Water Strategic Plan update. A public question period will follow before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. A Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis presentation was delivered and the 2023‑2027 Water Strategic Plan update was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider amendment of Bylaw 1364.05 and several development items

The Oliver Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports. The council will conduct the first and second reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1364.05. It will also consider a remedial action requirement for 210 Co‑op Avenue, a temporary use permit for 5883 Hemlock Street, and a lease/sublease for the CPR Station. Additional items include appointing an approving officer, releasing closed water resolutions, and designating the Oliver Sunshine Festival.

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✓ Decided: Council orders property owner to clean up unsafe debris at 210 Co‑op Avenue

The council adopted a remedial action requirement requiring the owner of 210 Co‑op Avenue to remove hazardous debris within 60 days. It approved a three‑year temporary use permit for a salon on Hemlock Street with conditions for building permits and licences. The council gave consent for the Oliver Tourism Association lease at the CPR Station and for a café sublease in the building’s kitchen. It also designated the Oliver Sunshine Festival as an event of municipal significance and proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month.

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Wed May 21, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Committee to review draft Recreation Facility Allocation Policy

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will receive a May 2025 Recreation Services Update report. It will consider a draft Recreation Facility Allocation Policy. The committee will review a mechanical assessment of the Oliver Community Pool and discuss access to the One Sky Community Resources Fitness Centre. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a request to assess the Oliver Community Pool’s mechanical condition

The advisory committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 9 meeting. It referred the draft Recreation Facility Allocation Policy back to staff for revisions. It approved a formal request to the Town Council and the RDOS to amend the 2025 Capital Finance Plan for a mechanical condition assessment of the Oliver Community Pool. It also approved a 75% discounted rate for the One Sky Community Resources fitness centre, to be reviewed annually.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Town of Oliver to consider adoption of 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw

The Town Council will meet to decide on the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and the award of a contract for an OCP Update. The body will also discuss the Council Procedure Bylaw and review the 2024 Audited Financial Statements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw 1428

The council adopted the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw 1428. It approved the 2024 audited financial statements and awarded a $99,188 contract to WSP Canada Inc. for the town’s OCP update. Council also approved applying for a $22,000 asset‑management grant and directed staff to plan a Community‑to‑Community Forum with the Osoyoos Indian Band and others. Finally, the council consented to transfer the Hangar #14 lease from Nick Nissen to Geraldine Nissen.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 4:45 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver discusses water conservation rates and cemetery bylaw changes

The Committee of the Whole will review a potential tiered rate structure for water conservation and an amendment to the Cemetery Bylaw. The meeting also includes a presentation on asset management program development and a report on a UBCM planning grant.

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✓ Decided: Committee directed staff to revisit Cemetery Bylaw amendment at a future meeting

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It directed staff to bring the Cemetery Bylaw amendment back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting with more information. It also instructed staff to provide a detailed overview of the 2025 UBCM Asset Management Planning grant submission and to return the Water Conservation Plan tiered‑rate proposal to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

Council Chambers
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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw 1428

The Town of Oliver council will consider the first, second, and third reading of the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw 1428. It will also vote on the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1427 for water services and review a Development Variance Permit for 6923 Mountainview Drive. Additional items include capital budget amendments, a signing authorities policy update, and a grant in aid for a U15 girls volleyball program.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts financial plan, budget amendments and community initiatives

The council adopted the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and gave first, second and third readings to the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw. It approved several capital‑budget amendments, including land acquisition, crosswalks, HVAC upgrades and speed cushions. Additional actions included a development variance permit, a grant to a local volleyball team, revisions to the signing‑authorities policy, and a proclamation for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Working group to discuss physician recruitment work and marketing plans

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group is meeting to review updates to its work plan and marketing strategy. The group will also discuss planning for a 2025 resident tour and receive feedback regarding the welcoming of a recent doctor.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Recreational Advisory Committee to review grant requests and year-to-date financials

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee will review financial reports and recreation service updates. The committee is also considering grant-in-aid requests from two local organizations.

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Mon Mar 31, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1427

The Town of Oliver Council will discuss water-related financial plans and transit service extensions. The meeting includes reviews of airport advisory terms and travel expense policies.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1427

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, approved the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan amendment (Bylaw 1421.01), and gave first, second, and third readings to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan (Bylaw 1427). It also approved the amended Terms of Reference for the Airport Advisory Committee, re‑appointed Holden Brock and appointed Mark Hemsley as alternate members, and adopted the Sister City and Travel Expense policy amendments.

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Mon Mar 31, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver to discuss water conservation and traffic management

The Committee of the Whole will consider proposed updates to the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Management Strategy, along with a request to change the speed zone for a heritage house on Meadows Drive.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to hire a groundwater hydrogeologist and install temporary speed cushions

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It directed staff to hire a qualified groundwater hydrogeologist before updating the Drought Management Plan. It also ordered temporary speed cushions at the Salamander Avenue and Meadows Drive crosswalk and asked staff to develop a design and cost estimate for a curb extension at that location.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Airport Advisory Committee

Airport Advisory Committee to discuss master plan and Transwest lease

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Oliver Airport Master Plan and a future lease for Transwest Helicopters. The committee will also review its Terms of Reference and a report from the Chief Financial Officer regarding property taxes.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider multi‑year financial plan amendment and key grant applications

The Oliver Town Council will review the 2024‑2028 Financial Plan Amendment (Bylaw 1421.01) for its first reading. It will also consider adopting Building Amendment Bylaw 1404.01. Grant applications for Similkameen Avenue utility upgrades and a runway reconstruction at the local airport will be presented. The council will discuss the 2025 tax rate multipliers before adjourning.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 4:45 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council reviews drought plan, small grants, and NW Tucelnuit road network reconsideration

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss several items. Council staff will present the finalized Drought Management Plan and a presentation on the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program. Finance staff will present the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The council will consider the ALC reconsideration of the NW Tucelnuit Lake Road Network changes.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Town of Oliver reviews physician recruitment work plan and marketing strategy

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group will review the updated work plan, discuss recruitment of new‑graduate physicians, examine the marketing plan, and plan a resident tour for September. No formal decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and reporting.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee

Recreational Advisory Committee to review 2025 capital projects and financials

The Oliver and District Recreational Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss year-end financial statements and the 2025 capital project overview. The body will also review a grant-in-aid application and fitness centre access for local physicians.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider Building Amendment Bylaw 1404.01

The Town of Oliver Council will review and vote on Building Amendment Bylaw 1404.01 during its first, second, and third readings. Additional items include a revision of the Oliver Airport lease for Hangar 20, a grant application for emergency operations equipment, a grant request for a secondary school basketball team, and an irrigation acreage increase for 876 Road 8. The meeting also features reports on water quality, fire department activity, and other council business.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 5:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses Similkameen Avenue upgrades and grant opportunities

The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation on 2024 audit planning and discuss infrastructure upgrades for Similkameen Avenue. The meeting also covers grant applications for air access and amendments to the Sister City travel policy.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Council reviews draft 2025‑2029 water financial plan

The Oliver Town Council will adopt its agenda, address any business from prior minutes, and discuss the draft 2025‑2029 Water Financial Plan presented by the Chief Financial Officer. A public question period will follow for residents to ask about the items discussed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 4:45 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses Regional District budget and water strategic plan

The Committee of the Whole will receive a budget presentation from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for 2025-2029. Members will also review an update to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and a grant opportunity from the OBWB.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Town of Oliver to discuss 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget

The Council will meet to discuss the draft 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting includes a report from the Chief Financial Officer and reviews of capital budget projects.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Council to consider 2024 Housing Needs Report and water regulation bylaws

The Town of Oliver Council will discuss the 2024 Housing Needs Report and vote on amendments to water regulation and parcel tax bylaws. The meeting also includes reviews of airport hangar leases and year-end building and fire reports.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group

Committee will discuss regionalizing the physician recruitment group and marketing plans.

The Supporting Local Physician Recruitment Working Group meets on Jan 15, 2025. Items include regionalizing the working group, updating the recruitment work plan, and creating a social‑media presence to market to younger doctors. The group will also review a partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band and a marketing strategy for the annual resident tour.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Oliver committee reviews airport leases and delegation travel

The Oliver Committee of the Whole will adopt prior minutes and discuss the Oliver Airport land rental rate appraisal and sister city delegation travel. The meeting also includes a report on the 2024 Grow Oliver priorities and resolutions for the 2025 SILGA Convention.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Open Council Meeting

Town to adopt housing needs report and intercommunity business licence bylaw

The Town of Oliver will adopt the 2024 Housing Needs Report and the Intercommunity Business Licence Amendment Bylaw. The council will also hear verbal reports from committee chairs and consider a proclamation for epilepsy awareness.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Special Open Council Meeting

Council to review draft 2025‑2029 capital budget

The Oliver Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda and consider items from prior minutes. A key item is the presentation of the draft 2025‑2029 Capital Budget under the Water Matters agenda, accompanied by the Chief Financial Officer’s report. The council will also hold a public question period before adjourning.

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