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Silverton British Columbia average (StatCan 2021 Census)
Population149
Median home value$400,000
Upcoming
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Mon Nov 23, 2026
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Council to consider new Official Community Plan and Silverton-New Denver trail grant
Council will give first readings to three bylaws: the new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, a Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, and a Civic Addressing Bylaw. It will also hear a delegation on the Silverton-New Denver trail proposal and decide on supporting a grant application for a feasibility study, with a contribution amount not yet specified.
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, 2026 – first and second readings, public hearing to be scheduled
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 560, 2026 – first, second, and third readings
- Civic Addressing Bylaw No. 561, 2026 – first, second, and third readings
- Active Transportation Grant application for Silverton-New Denver trail – possible Village contribution (amount blank)
- Delegation: New Denver-Silverton Trail Proposal by North Slocan Trails Society
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Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the July 8, 2026 Council Meeting
agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the July 8, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as
presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held July 8, 2026
D.1. Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
THAT the minutes of the June 17, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as
presented/amended.
Open Council Meeting - 17 Jun 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
E.1.
New Denver - Silverton Trail Proposal
Miranda Hughes, North Slocan Trails Society & Alex Leffelaar, RDCK
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iCAT 2026 Council Presentation
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
F.1.
RDCK Active Transportation Grant Application (New Denver - Silverton
Trail)
THAT the Village of Silverton supports the Regional District of Central
Kootenay's application for Active Transportation funding fr
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Council considers gallery contracts, library funding, and two new bylaws
This agenda lists items the Village of Silverton council will consider at its June 17, 2026 meeting. Council will vote on contracts for the Silverton Gallery architectural redesign, approve a direct grant for the Reading Centre, and adopt two new bylaws. The agenda also includes the resignation of Councillor Clarence Denbok and appointments for the 2026 local election. These items affect local community spaces, library funding, and upcoming voting procedures.
- Silverton Gallery design contract with Town Architecture (cost not to exceed $24,000)
- Columbia Basin Trust Contribution Agreement #22,952 for gallery architectural redesign
- Direct grant-in-aid for the North Slocan Community Library Society Reading Centre
- Adoption of Election Procedure Bylaw No. 558, 2026 and Consolidation Bylaw No. 559, 2026
- Resignation of Councillor Clarence Denbok and 2026 election officer appointments
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Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the June 17, 2026 Council
Meeting agenda.
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Councillor Denbok resignation letter
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the June 17, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as
presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held June 17, 2026
D.1.
Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
THAT the minutes of the May 13, 2026 Council Meeting and the May 25, 2026
and June 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meetings be adopted as
presented/amended.
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Open Council Meeting - 13 May 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - 25 May 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - 10 Jun 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
E.1.
Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership - Ron Leblanc &
Andrea Wilkey
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SVEDP Presentation to Silverton Council June 2026
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM T
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Committee of the Whole to discuss parking study and OCP draft
The Committee of the Whole will receive the Silverton Parking Study, which identifies a deficit of 47 parking stalls downtown. They will also review a summary of public consultation on the Official Community Plan update. The draft Official Community Plan dated June 5, 2026 will be discussed for potential adoption.
- Parking study finds 47-stall deficit downtown, recommends new layouts
- Discussion of draft Official Community Plan (June 5, 2026)
- Public consultation summary for OCP update
- Parking study highlights constraints from provincial jurisdiction of Lake Avenue (Highway 6)
- Loading space deficit of 10 spaces identified in downtown
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the June 10, 2026 Committee of
the Whole Meeting agenda.
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Meeting be adopted as presented/amended.
D. NEW BUSINESS
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held June 10, 2026
D.1. Silverton Parking Study (For Information)
Silverton Parking Study_v2_20260529
D.2.
OCP Update - Public Consultation Summary (For Information) 32 - 36
OCP What we heard - June 2026
D.3.
DRAFT Official Community Plan - June 5, 2026 (For Discussion) 37 - 88
DRAFT Silverton OCP 2026.06.05
E. PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
F. ADJOURNMENT
F.1.
Motion to adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Board to consider establishing a North Slocan Lake Literacy Contribution Service
The Committee of the Whole will review a Library Service Case Analysis that recommends directing staff to prepare a service establishment bylaw for a North Slocan Lake Literacy Contribution Service covering Electoral Area H, Silverton and New Denver. The analysis includes a five‑year financial plan with annual requisition amounts ranging from $9,444 to $10,422 and projected tax impacts for each jurisdiction. Staff present two options – prepare the bylaw or take no further action – and recommend proceeding with the bylaw preparation. The meeting also includes a review of Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership priorities.
- Recommendation to prepare a North Slocan Lake Literacy Contribution Service establishment bylaw
- Five‑year financial plan showing annual requisition $9,444‑$10,422 and tax impacts for Silverton ($1,905.89‑$2,103.25)
- Option 1: staff prepare the bylaw; Option 2: take no further action
- Staff recommendation to direct staff to prepare the bylaw
- Review of Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership priorities
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the May 25, 2026 Committee of
the Whole Meeting agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the May 25, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Meeting be adopted as presented/amended.
D. NEW BUSINESS
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held May 25, 2026
D.1. Library Service Case Analysis
Library Report eSCRIBE Agenda Package - 2026-04-16-BRD-Addenda-lr
D.2.
Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership 13 - 14
Suggestions for SVED Priorities - Updated
Review of SVED Work 2023-2025
E. PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
F. ADJOURNMENT
F.1.
Motion to adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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rdck.ca
Service Case Analysis: North Slocan La
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Silverton Council to vote on 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rates
The Village of Silverton is meeting to adopt its five-year financial plan and tax rates for 2026. Council will also consider allocating $34,364 in ReDi Grants to various community organizations and approve several new bylaws.
- Adoption of 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556 and Tax Rates Bylaw No. 557
- Proposed allocation of $34,364 in ReDi Grants to 32 organizations
- Authorization of up to $5,000 for a potential active transportation corridor between Silverton and New Denver
- Interim rental arrangement for Silverton Gallery at a rate of at least $300/month
- Approval of Grant-In-Aid requests for Slocan Lake Arts Council ($400) and Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce ($400)
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Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the May 13, 2026 Regular
Council Meeting agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the May 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be
adopted as presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held May 13, 2026
D.1. Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
THAT the minutes of the April 8 and April 13, 2026 meetings be
adopted as presented/amended.
Open Council Meeting - 08 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - 13 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
G. NEW BUSINESS
G.1.
2025 Auditor's Report
THAT the presentation of the Village's 2025 Audited Financial Statements by
Jeremy Childs of Doane Grant Thornton be received for informtion.
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Village of Silverton - RTAC
G.2.
2025 Financial Statements
THAT the Village's 2025
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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Special Open Council Meeting
Council to read and adopt the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556
The Village of Silverton Council will give first, second, and third readings of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556, 2026. They will also read the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 557, 2026. The financial plan proposes a 5% municipal property tax increase for 2026 and must be adopted before the May 15 deadline. If the third reading is not completed at this meeting, a special meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 to finish the adoption.
- First, second, and third readings of 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556, 2026
- First, second, and third readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 557, 2026
- Proposed 5% municipal property tax increase for 2026
- Potential special meeting on May 11, 2026 for third reading of Bylaw 556
- Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw to enable issuance of 2026 property tax notices
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Special Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the April 29, 2026 Special Open
Council Meeting agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the April 29, 2026 Special Open Council Meeting
be adopted as presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
E. DELEGATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held April 29, 2026
G. NEW BUSINESS
H. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I. COUNCIL REPORTS
J. ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
K. BYLAWS
K.1.
2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556, 2026
THAT 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Bylaw No. 556, 2026 be given first,
second and third readings.
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SR - 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556, 2026 - Pdf
DRAFT Bylaw No. 556, 2026 Five Year Financial Plan
K.2.
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 557, 2026
THAT Tax Rate Bylaw No. 557, 2026 be read a first, second and third
time.
1
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Village of Silverton to discuss 2026 budget and tax rates
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, including tax rate increases and property class multiples. The session will cover budget summaries for general operations, water, projects, and reserves.
- Proposed 2026 General Revenues of $2,548,408 to $2,566,719
- Purchase of a new multi-use garbage truck for $300,000
- Memorial Hall upgrades including a $136,234 backup generator and $50,040 for siding
- Water fund expenditures including $53,000 for capital expenditures and $117,806 for operations
- Planning and Land Use modernization project cost of $150,953
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the April 13, 2026 Committee of
the Whole Meeting agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the April 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Meeting be adopted as presented/amended.
D. NEW BUSINESS
D.1.
Budget Discussions
1. Summary of changes
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held April 13, 2026
2. Contributions to reserves
3. Tax rate increase
4. Property class multiples
2026 Budget General
2026 Budget Water
2026 Budget Projects
2026 Budget Reserves
E. PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
F. ADJOURNMENT
F.1.
Motion to adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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Village of Silverton
BUDGET 2026-2030 tax ↑
DRAFT APRIL 10, 2026 2026 Budget 20
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Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Silverton Council to consider $111,000 generator for Memorial Hall
The Village of Silverton is deciding on several infrastructure and safety agreements, including a backup power generator and a regional composting partnership. Council will also consider grant applications for emergency preparedness and 911 system readiness.
- Contract with One-Time Electrical for a 100kw backup generator at Memorial Hall not to exceed $111,000 plus taxes
- Partnership agreement with Village of New Denver and Healthy Community Society for a Compost Tumbler project
- Municipal Services Agreement with Regional District of Central Kootenay for FireSmart program delivery
- Support for RDCK grant application for the 2026 Next Generation 911 Program
- Application for UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for public notification and evacuation route planning
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Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the April 8, 2026 Council meeting
agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as
presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
D.1.
Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
THAT the minutes of the March 11, 2026 and March 18, 2026 Council
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held April 8, 2026
Meetings be adopted as presented/amended.
Open Council Meeting - 11 Mar 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Committee of the Whole - 18 Mar 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
G. NEW BUSINESS
G.1.
Composter Partnership Agreement
THAT the CAO is authorized to sign the partnership agreement between the
Village of Silverton, the Village of New Denver and the Healthy Community
Society of the North Slocan Valley regarding the Compost Tumbler project.
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Agend
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Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Silverton Committee of the Whole to discuss 2026 budget
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the draft 2026 budget, including revenue, expenses, and reserves. The discussion includes a project list and various tax increase scenarios.
- Draft 2026 total revenue including capital of $2,188,395
- Proposed $300,000 for a new multi-use garbage truck
- Proposed $203,300 for Firesmart program year 1 of 2
- Proposed $150,953 for Planning & Land Use modernization
- Taxation scenarios ranging from 0% to 10% increases over 2025 rates
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Committee of the Whole Meeting Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely using the following Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Addition of late items, if any
THAT the following late items be added to the agenda for the March 18,
2026 Committee of the Whole meeting:
2.
Adoption of the agenda
THAT the agenda for the March 18, 2026 Committee of the Whole
meeting be adopted as presented.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
E. NEW BUSINESS
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Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held March 18, 2026
1.
2026 Budget Discussion 3 - 11
budget summary
Projects 2026.03.17
Water Revenue
General Revenue
Expenses
Reserves
Silverton Tax Rate Comparison 25-26
F. PUBILC INPUT PERIOD
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
G. ADJOURNMENT
1.
Motion to Adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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Section Item 2026 Draft
Total General Revenue $599,364
Total General Operating Expense $724,179
Genera
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Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Council to approve $55,039 FireSmart upgrades for Memorial Hall
The Village of Silverton council will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider a concurrence on the RDCK Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Amendment Bylaw No. 3036, and vote on several contracts and grant agreements. Items include a $55,039 contract for exterior FireSmart upgrades to Memorial Hall, a $90,000 grant and contract to replace the office backup generator, and a $26,000 Columbia Basin Trust community‑development grant. The council will also adopt the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 555 for water and garbage rates.
- Concurrence on RDCK Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Amendment Bylaw No. 3036
- Contract award to Absolutely Hammered Contracting Inc. for Memorial Hall Exterior FireSmart upgrades – $55,039 plus taxes
- CBT Contribution Agreement #22830: $90,000 grant for office generator replacement and contract with One Time Electrical Ltd. (max $90,000)
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 555, 2026 (water & garbage rates) adoption
- CBT Contribution Agreement #22845: $26,000 grant for eligible community development projects
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Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the March 11, 2026 Regular
Council Meeting agenda.
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the March 11, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as
presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
D.1.
Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held March 11, 2026
THAT the minutes of the February 11 & 23, 2026 Council Meetings be
adopted as presented/amended.
Open Council Meeting - 11 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Committee of the Whole - 23 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
E.1.
HomeSave Program - Theo Harvey, City of Nelson Energy Program Lead 12 - 27
2026-02 Council Presentation HomeSave
HomeSave Council Pre-Read Briefing Note
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
G. NEW BUSINESS
G.1.
RDCK Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Amendment Bylaw No. 3036
Concurrence
THAT the Village of Si
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Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Silverton to update OCP and zoning bylaws
The Village of Silverton Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and discuss two main items: a project introduction for updating the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, and a discussion on the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.
- Introduction of OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update project
- Discussion of RDCK Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan
- Project timeline: Consultation phase begins February 26
- Public hearing scheduled for July 22
- Meeting held at Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue
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Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8579740934
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADDITION OF LATE ITEMS IF ANY
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Adoption of the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting
THAT the agenda for the February 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
be adopted as presented.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1.
OCP & Zoning Update Project Introduction 3 - 20
2026-02-23 Staff Report - OCP Project Launch 2
Silverton_OCP_Zoning_Update_Council_Presentation_
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Agenda for the Committee of the Whole to be held February 23, 2026
2.
RDCK Draft Budget Discussion 21 - 37
RDCK DRAFT Budget - Silverton 2026.02.18
F. PUBILC INPUT PERIOD
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
G. ADJOURNMENT
1.
Motion to Adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
FILE: 6480-22
PREPARED BY: Ian Dunlop, Community Planner DATE: February 23, 2026
SUBJECT: OCP and Zoning Bylaw Project
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PURPOSE: To i
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Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Open Council Meeting
Council to consider water & garbage rate changes and multiple grant applications
The Village of Silverton Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several items. Council members will read the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 555, 2026 for water and garbage rates and decide on grant-related actions. They will also authorize signing agreements for a climate‑adapted tree‑planting grant and the Silverton Rink occupancy.
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 555, 2026 (water & garbage rates) – first, second and third reading
- Authorize CAO to sign CBT Climate Adapted Community Spaces Grant Contribution Agreement #22,637 (Tree Planning Project)
- Support application to UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program grant to modernize development approvals
- Support application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for emergency operations equipment and training
- Authorize Mayor and CAO to sign Silverton Rink Occupancy Agreement with Slocan Lake Arena Society (dated Feb 2 2026)
water-ratesgrantsclimateemergency-preparednessrinkbylaws
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Open Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448531679
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is called to order at _____.
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
C.1.
Addition of any late items
THAT the following late items be added to the February 11, 2026 Open
Council Meeting agenda:
C.2.
Motion to adopt the agenda
THAT the agenda for the February 11, 2026 Open Council Meeting be
adopted as presented/amended.
D. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
D.1.
Adoption of the minutes of previous meeting(s)
6 - 14
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Agenda for the Open Council Meeting to be held February 11, 2026
THAT the minutes of the January 14, January 16 and January 29, 2026
Open Council Meetings be adopted as presented/amended.
Committee of the Whole - 29 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Open Council Meeting - 14 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Special Council Meeting - 16 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
E. DELEGATIONS
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
G. NEW BUSINESS
G.1.
CBT Climate Adapted Community Spaces Grant Contribution
Agreement (Tree Planning Project)
THAT the CAO be authorized to sign Contribution Agreement #22,637
from the C
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Thu Jan 29, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Committee reviews 2026 budget, project list and utility rate changes
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Village of Silverton's 2026 budget, including a draft list of capital projects and proposed water and garbage utility rates. Members will hear public submissions on the draft project list and rate changes. The meeting does not include any final votes, only discussion of the draft items.
- Draft 2026 Project List includes Fibre‑to‑the‑Home final payment of $13,859 and a new multi‑use garbage truck costing $300,000
- Proposed Waterline Crossing detailed design and construction budget of $200,000
- Draft residential water rate increase to $771 and residential garbage rate to $213 for 2026
- Draft commercial water rate increase to $930 and commercial garbage rate to $442 for 2026
- Budget discussion covers total projected expenses of $1,515,145 with available pre‑audit funds of $420,066
budgetprojectsutilitiesrateswatergarbagecapital
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
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VILLAGE OF SILVERTON
Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 421 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC
Participate remotely via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448531679
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Village of Silverton acknowledges the indigenous peoples on whose traditional
territories we stand.
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
D. NEW BUSINESS
2026 Budget Discussions (Committee of the Whole)
D.1.
Public Submissions
D.2.
2026 Projects 3
2026 Project list DRAFT 2026.01.28
D.3.
2026 Water & Garbage Rates 4 - 6
Water & Garbage Rates DRAFT 2026.01.28
E. PUBILC INPUT PERIOD
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Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held January 29, 2026
The maximum time allotted is two (2) minutes per speaker.
Questions or comments must relate to items on the agenda.
The Chair will call upon speakers in turn.
Speakers should state their name and address for the record.
F. ADJOURNMENT
F.1.
Motion to Adjourn
THAT the meeting be adjourned at _____ p.m.
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Village of Silverton 2026 Project List
Total Expense <----- 2026 Restricted Funding Sources----->
Project Name Project Description 2026 Other Grants CBT RDCK CDP LGCAP CCBF-GasTax GCF
Water
Reserve
General
Reserve
CBBC Fibre to the Home final payment in 2026 13,859 13,859
CBT Basin Charge Up Office heat pump & possible charging station 80,589 60,442 20,147
CBT Hal
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