Sicamous public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Finance Committee Meeting
The committee is discussing 2022 capital plan summaries and five-year reserve charts for various municipal departments. The meeting includes reviews of funding for general government, fire, public works, transportation, recreation, and water and sewer services.
- Shuswap Healing Centre: $1,000,000 allocated for 2022 planning and design
- Fire Equipment: $650,000 for replacement of Engine 5 and $30,000 for Hesco barriers
- Public Works: $60,000 for a used crane lift and $40,000 for an electric car
- General Government: $1,569,300 for Bioheat Facility and $50,000 for server upgrades
- 2022 Grant-in-Aid Allocation for the Shuswap Community Foundation
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Sicamous is deciding on several development permits and a contract for a transportation network plan. Council is also reviewing a heritage designation for the Red Barn Arts Centre and a loan for housing land acquisition.
- Proposed borrowing of up to $300,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority for housing land on Main Street
- Proposed $48,540 contract award to Urban Systems Ltd. for the Active Transportation Network Plan
- Development permits for 907 Trans Canada Frontage Road and 531 Thomsen Court
- Proposed Third Reading of Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 991, 2022 for Red Barn Arts Centre (1226 Riverside Ave)
- Liquor license outdoor patio application for Eagle River Golf & Country Club at 1450 Husky Frontage Road
Planning & Development Committee Meeting
The committee is reviewing several development applications, including a storage building at 531 Thomsen Court and a waterfront wall project on Young Road. Discussions also involve the new District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 2021.
- Development Permit/Variance for storage building at 531 Thomsen Court
- Development Permit for waterfront wall and pathway on Young Road
- District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 2021 update
- Development Variance Permit application for 1221 Tunney Ave
Select Finance Committee Meeting
The Select Finance Committee is meeting to discuss various 2022 budget items, including operational summaries, grant allocations, and strategic priorities. The body will also review the 2022 Okanagan Library Tax Requisition and a draft agreement for the Visitor Info Centre.
- Proposed $40,000 for a firehall feasibility study
- Proposed $12,000 for the Monashee Music Festival
- Proposed $30,000 for pedestrian bridge feasibility and planning
- Proposed $129,500 for conversion of 259 lights to LED
- Proposed $30,000 for fibre optics feasibility and planning
Select Finance Committee Meeting
The Select Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a revised purchasing policy and review revitalization tax exemptions. The body will also establish a meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2022 cycle.
- Review of Revised Purchasing Policy (F-5)
- Revitalization Tax Exemption review
- Proposed Finance Meeting Schedule for 2022
- Review of land inventory
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Sicamous Council is considering a commitment to fund utility undergrounding on Main Street and reviewing various development applications. The meeting also includes reports on Christmas events and updates regarding the Shuswap Healing Centre.
- Development Variance Permit 21-341-DVP for 930 Seed Frontage Road
- BC Hydro Beautification Grant commitment of up to $650,000 for Main Street utilities
- Designation of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer as Animal Control Officer
- Monashee Music Festival support
- Eagle River Secondary School Grad Committee support
Planning & Development Committee Meeting
The Planning & Development Committee is reviewing a draft Housing Needs Assessment and several development applications. Items include variance permits for Young Cres and Thomsen Crt, as well as a waterfront wall permit on Young Road.
- Housing Needs Assessment draft report
- Development Variance Permit 21-343-DVP (1202 Young Cres)
- Development Variance Permit 21-353-DVP (531 Thomsen Crt)
- Development Permit for Waterfront Wall on Young Road
- District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 2021
Planning & Development Committee Meeting
The Planning & Development Committee is meeting to discuss a new zoning bylaw and several development applications. The body will consider permits for a service and repair establishment and a food and beverage facility.
- District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 2021
- Development Permit 21-211-DP for a gas bar, EV charging stations, and repair establishment at 530 Main Street
- Development Permit 21-200-DP and Variance 21-200-DVP for food/beverage and retail at 901-907 Trans Canada Frontage Road
- Development Variance Permit 21-341-DVP for 930 Seed Frontage Road
- Bylaw 695 regarding Mervyn Road/Two Mile Road