Spallumcheen, BC

Regular Meeting of Council

Committee of the Whole

Advance Voting Opportunity #1 8 am

CANCELLED Coffee with the Mayor

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Advance Voting Opportunity #2 8 am

General Local Election 8 am

Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting of Council

Committee of the Whole

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Regular Meeting of Council

Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting of Council

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission

Regular Meeting of Council

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sunbelt Arena, 3351 Park Drive, Armstrong BC. The commission will receive a 2026 financial report for January to August 31, 2026, and consider approving a refurbished Memorial Park entrance sign at 3285 Pleasant Valley Road with the addition of "Veterans Way." It will also review a draft Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw, a structural condition assessment of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool, and a verbal report recommending cancellation of the October 19, 2026 meeting due to the 2026 General Local Election on October 17, 2026.

• Reallocation of up to $20,000 in unused 2026 capital funding to purchase a truck-mounted sander, with up to $10,000 in expected annual operational savings
• Approval of Memorial Park entrance sign refurbishment at 3285 Pleasant Valley Road and addition of "Veterans Way," funded through the 2026 Operating budget
• Draft Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw received for review, with direction for the General Manager to consult affected organizations before going to City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen councils
• Community Recreation Policy revisions proposed, which would rescind the 1983 Manual of Fees and Charges & Policies and Philosophy and the 2002 CAPE Committee/Beer Gardens Policy
• Pool structural and condition assessment report seeking direction on priority capital repairs and asset replacement for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the BC Timber Sales Rose Swanson Mountain harvesting plan referral, with comments due September 24, 2026, after deferral from the August 17 Council meeting. They will also hear a delegation from the Asparagus Community Theatre regarding its 2027 Grant-in-Aid and permissive tax exemption requests. Staff reports cover 2027 Grant-in-Aid applications, 2027 permissive property tax exemptions, and a Chamber of Commerce fee-for-service agreement. These items are scheduled for consideration at the Regular Council meeting later that day.

• BC Timber Sales Rose Swanson Mountain harvesting plan referral (FSP #771) comments due September 24, 2026
• 2027 Grant-in-Aid applications: Armstrong Spallumcheen Medical Loan Cupboard $2,700, Asparagus Theatre $3,000, Caravan Farm Theatre $7,500, Haugen Community Healthcare Society $5,000, Glad Tidings Church Brown Bag Lunch Program $500, Kalamalka Starfish Society Backpack Program $2,500
• 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for Carmel of St. Joseph, Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society, O'Keefe Ranch, Caravan Farm
• Chamber of Commerce Fee for Service Agreement 2026-2028 (historically $8,500 annually, expired agreement)
• Delegation from Asparagus Community Theatre re: 2027 Grant-in-Aid and permissive tax exemptions

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider approving $21,200 in 2027 grants-in-aid for six local organizations and adopt Bylaw 2197 for permissive property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from August 17, 2026, which contain recommendations on zoning amendments, rail trail easements, and Miller Road. The meeting begins with a closed session for items like land and legal matters.

• 2027 grants-in-aid totaling $21,200: Caravan Farm Theatre $7,500, Haugen Community Healthcare Society $5,000, Asparagus Theatre $3,000, Armstrong Spallumcheen Medical Loan Cupboard $2,700, Kalamalka Starfish Society Backpack Program $2,500, Glad Tidings Brown Bag Lunch Program $500
• Bylaw 2197, 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption for 2027, with applications from Carmel of St. Joseph, Hullcar and Deep Creek Hall Society, O'Keefe Ranch, and Caravan Farm
• Adoption of August 17, 2026 minutes including Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment 2192 (small holdings height restriction of 12 metres) and ZTA Bylaw 2195 with rail trail easements
• Miller Road: Council to advise Dame Family Farm it will not pave or maintain the unconstructed right-of-way
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (e), and (i) for personal information, land matters, and legal advice

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure - Labour Day

Rose Swanson Planned Harvest Select Committee Meeting

The Rose Swanson Mountain Planned Harvest Select Committee is meeting to discuss the Hydrologic Risk Assessment for the Rose Swanson Watersheds. Mayor Fraser will introduce a report from WaterSmith dated December 23, 2025, prepared for BC Timber Sales. This session serves as a rescheduled town hall to allow committee members and adjacent landowners to ask clarifying questions to BC Timber Sales and WaterSmith regarding the report.

• Discussion of WaterSmith Hydrologic Risk Assessment for Rose Swanson Watersheds (dated Dec 23, 2025)
• Presentation by Russell Smith, CEO of WaterSmith, and Grace Chomitz, Planning Officer, BCTS
• Review of letter from Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society dated Aug 7, 2026
• Review of letter from Hill Environmental dated Aug 6, 2026
• Adoption of minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL

Committee of the Whole - 17 Aug 2026 at 9:00 am

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items for the August 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, including a covenant discharge request, two zoning text amendments, a heritage act update, and financial reports. The committee will also hear a delegation from O'Keefe Ranch regarding a late grant-in-aid application. Items are being discussed for potential action at the regular council meeting.

• Covenant discharge request (File No. 24-011-OCP-RZ/Southlands) to allow further subdivision
• Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment 2192, 2026 (File No. 26-016-TWP) for three readings
• Zoning Text Amendment for Splatsin TE SECWÉPEMC / Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (File No. 26-017-ZTA) - adoption pending RDNO consultation
• Q2 2026 Financial Update as of June 30, 2026
• 2026 Mid Year Local Area Service (LAS) water rate review at $0.80/m3

Regular Meeting of Council - 17 Aug 2026 at 5:30 pm

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is meeting to consider several items from the July 20 Committee of the Whole, including a $2,695.05 grant to the Armstrong and District Fish and Game Association, a one-time exception for line painting in the McLeod Subdivision, and a deferral of comments on a BC Timber Sales referral. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour, litigation, and negotiation matters, followed by adoption of minutes and routine agenda approval.

• Grant of $2,695.05 to Armstrong and District Fish and Game Association for water invoices
• One-time line painting exception for McLeod Road, Lockhart Drive, and Upper McLeod Road, cost not to exceed $10,000
• Deferral of BC Timber Sales Rose Swanson Public Referral (FSP #771) to September 21, 2026
• Amendment to Chris Pieper Bursary Policy No. 1770.001
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (g), (i), (k)

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is meeting to discuss amendments to the Local Area Services Water Policy and zoning for a rail trail. The body will also consider loan authorizations for a wastewater recovery facility and a helicopter landing request.

• Proposed amendments to Local Area Services Water Policy No. 5680.001 regarding leak adjustments
• Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 2195, 2026 to permit civic use on a 2 km portion of decommissioned rail corridor
• Repeal of North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1972, 2018
• North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2196, 2026
• Request from Cops for Kids to land a helicopter at the Fairgrounds (3371 Pleasant Valley Road) on August 16, 2026

Committee of the Whole - 20 Jul 2026 at 9:00 am

The Committee of the Whole will review several reports and recommendations, including a zoning bylaw text amendment to allow civic use of a 2 km rail corridor for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. It will also consider amendments to the Local Area Services Water Policy No. 5680.001 that modify leak‑adjustment rules. Additional items include a delegation request for a water meter box at 1428 Reservoir Road and a line‑painting request for the McLeod Subdivision.

• Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment (26-017-ZTA) to permit civic use on a 2 km decommissioned rail corridor for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
• Amendment to Local Area Services Water Policy No. 5680.001 changing leak‑adjustment provisions
• Delegation request for water meter box connection at 1428 Reservoir Road (outside township boundary)
• Line‑painting request for McLeod Subdivision (yellow center line and white fog lines on McLeod Road, Lockhart Drive, Upper McLeod Road) with costs allocated to Capital Roads budget
• Deferral of BC Timber Sales – Rose Swanson Public Referral for FSP #771 to the August 17 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting

CANCELLED: TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Rose Swanson Planned Harvest Select Committee Meeting - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 am

The Rose Swanson Mountain Planned Harvest Select Committee will review a draft plan from BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The review includes a verbal report from Planning Officer Grace Chomitz regarding harvest maps and hydrologic assessments.

• Review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Draft Plan
• Review of Harvest Plan Map TA0495 K825
• Review of BCTS--TS019--Rose Swanson hydrologic assessment

Notice of Municipal Hall Office Closure

Special Council Meeting - Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm - Audit Presentation

The Township of Spallumcheen Council will meet to review the 2025 audited financial statements presented by BDO Canada. Council will also discuss the RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan for 2027/28 through 2031/32.

• Presentation of 2025 Audited Financial Statements by Angela Spencer of BDO Canada
• Discussion of RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan (2027/28 to 2031/32)
• Potential resolution to submit an 'Approval in Principle Letter' for the 2027/28 RCMP fiscal year
• Verbal report from Mayor Fraser regarding Goose Lake Range Park

SPECIAL CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL - Thursday, June 25, 2026 after Special Council Meeting

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider adopting the 2025 Township Annual Report, including draft financial statements, after public input. They will also ratify 10 Committee of the Whole resolutions, including hiring an independent financial review of historical variances, addressing Goose Lake access gates, funding a $15,000 drainage study, and applying for a $73,000 climate change risk assessment grant. A decision on supporting the Agricultural Municipality Initiative and a grant-in-aid for Melodia Singers will be discussed.

• $73,000 climate change risk assessment grant application (FCM)
• $15,000 Southeast Sector drainage study with Urban Systems Ltd.
• $250 bench purchase for Eagle Rock Road
• Renegotiate RDNO Building Inspection Agreement rates
• Financial Governance Action Plan: independent review of unreconciled variances

Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is considering the adoption of an updated Community Recreation Policy to replace the 1983 version. Members will also discuss accessibility programs and potential fee waivers for local sports organizations.

• Adoption of updated Community Recreation Policy
• Registration for Easter Seals Canada Access 2 Program for disability access
• Decision on waiving $1,383 logo installation fee for North Okanagan Minor Hockey Association at Sunbelt Arena
• Approval of free public swim at Armstrong Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool for Canada Day
• Review of signed 5-year agreement with Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE)

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL

Regular Meeting of Council - 01 Jun 2026 at 5:30 pm

The meeting will begin in closed session for litigation and negotiations. The open session is largely procedural, including adoption of minutes from May 19 which approved a zoning amendment bylaw (No. 2109) after Ministry approval, gave first three readings to a new density bonus bylaw (No. 2193) to comply with provincial Bill 16, and deferred a petition about a security gate at Goose Lake Range Park. Council will also receive a verbal update on the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project, regarding a $3.5 million pipe purchase.

• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2109, 2023 (Furman property) after Ministry of Transportation approval
• First three readings of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2193, 2026 for density bonus compliance with Bill 16
• Defer petition for security gate at Goose Lake Range Park to Committee of the Whole
• Approve $500 from Mayor's Discretionary Fund to Glad Tidings Church Brown Bag Lunch program
• Verbal update on North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project; $3.5M pipe purchase

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL - 01 Jun 2026 at 11:30 am

Committee of the Whole - 01 Jun 2026 at 9:00 am

The Committee will discuss a significant historical accounting variance found during the audit, consider delegations on the Okanagan Basin Water Board's strategic direction, an agricultural tax analysis proposal from Summerland, and a $500 grant request for Melodia Singers. They will also address Goose Lake access gate removal, a $15,000 SE Sector drainage study, and a $73,000 climate change risk assessment.

• Historical unreconciled financial variance; staff recommends independent review
• Goose Lake Range Park gate removal or modification; options for Okanagan Indian Band access
• SE Sector drainage study funded at $15,000 from Community Works
• Climate Change Risk Assessment: $73,000 total ($69,350 grant + $3,650 local)
• Delegation from Summerland on Agricultural Municipality Initiative for property tax analysis

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting of Council - 19 May 2026 at 5:30 pm

Council will decide on implementing short-term recommendations from the Development Approvals Process Review and a zoning bylaw to comply with provincial density bonus requirements (Bill 16-2024). They will also reconsider adoption of a zoning amendment for 4260 Todd Place after receiving Ministry approval. A petition about a gate at Goose Lake Range Park and a $500 grant to Glad Tidings Church are also on the agenda.

• Development Approvals Process Review: staff to proceed with short-term recommendations and replace OCP/Zoning Bylaw procedures
• First three readings of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 2193 to comply with provincial density bonus requirements
• Reconsideration of adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2109 for 4260 Todd Place (subdivision) after Ministry of Transportation approval
• $500 donation to Glad Tidings Church Brown Bag Lunch Program from Mayor’s Discretionary Fund
• Petition from Stepping Stones Community requesting security gate and safety review at Goose Lake Range Park

CLOSED IN-CAMERA MEETING OF COUNCIL