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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider new Official Community Plan and Silverton-New Denver trail grant",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers gallery contracts, library funding, and two new bylaws",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee of the Whole to discuss parking study and OCP draft",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20893/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0A136BF7B1224AD59673C22D44CAF07A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=237"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider establishing a North Slocan Lake Literacy Contribution Service",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20678/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7E6B8EC16D804A6F8294F60F12AB7F90",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=252"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Silverton Council to vote on 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20457/Open%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6EF8BEE4D35C4636A2E3D33A5241AA99",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=236"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Special Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to read and adopt the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 556",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20331/Special%20Open%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2029%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1C776F78E85F46D29CFED7F77CF38FC4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=247"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Village of Silverton to discuss 2026 budget and tax rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20281/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=0AF522B916F14C01965EE504825C7940",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=249"
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   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Silverton Council to consider $111,000 generator for Memorial Hall",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/20024/Open%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CA8D22E9BDD64C86A826DA8571860243",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=235"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Silverton Committee of the Whole to discuss 2026 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/19839/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=5F689B426A5D4C35B1397B0EE955DDE4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=214"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $55,039 FireSmart upgrades for Memorial Hall",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/19598/Open%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2011%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=0D1711DFD29443F591E75382B7141504",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=223"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Silverton to update OCP and zoning bylaws",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/19516/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=18BACCAD99F34B6DBD3E7693243B6180",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=213"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Open Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider water & garbage rate changes and multiple grant applications",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/19377/Open%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2011%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=5AB72EB259614EAFA5B7C816A315916B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=222"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee reviews 2026 budget, project list and utility rate changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/19166/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2029%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=32DEA1E0B6BF4A06BD3262BF2FFE4FAA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://silverton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=212"
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