Spallumcheen public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting of Council - December 16, 2024 5:30 pm

Council will hold a public hearing on an application to rezone 4370 MacDonald Road from Agricultural to Country Residential, which would allow an 11-lot subdivision. Council will also consider adopting several bylaws, including noise regulation amendments, OCP and zoning amendments for another property, and a Parks and Recreation agreement. Staff reports include early budget approval for watermain flushing, adoption of privacy policies, and clarification of the 2025 fire services budget.

• Public hearing for OCP and zoning amendment at 4370 MacDonald Road (File No. 23-005-OCP/RZ) to allow 11-lot subdivision
• Early budget approval of $25,000 for flushing and pigging operations in Larkin Waterworks Local Service Area
• Adoption of 2025 Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Services Budget
• Adoption of Privacy Management Program (FOIPPA) Policy No. 0450.040 and ICBC Information Protection Policy No. 0365.007
• Adoption of Bylaws 2125 (Noise), 2157/2158 (Weitzel OCP/Zoning), 2159 (Parks and Rec Agreement), 2160 (Fees and Charges)

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission - December 9, 2024 at1:00 pm

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to consider offering ice skate rentals for public skating, a service not currently provided. The commission will also receive the General Manager's fall-to-winter report, review a letter to Vernon City Council about regional recreation contributions, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing unfinished business such as vandalism at Memorial Park and work truck status.

• Ice skate rental proposal: purchase ~100 pairs at $95–$105 each, plus sharpener and staffing costs
• Letter to Vernon City Council requesting recognition of regional recreation contribution
• 2025 proposed meeting schedule adoption (11 meetings, mostly Mondays/Tuesdays at 1:00 pm)
• General Manager report: 325 fall registrations, 89 winter registrations as of Dec 1
• Vandalism at Memorial Park and work truck status (verbal reports)

Committee of the Whole - December 2, 2024 at 9:00 am

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the applicant's request to waive a covenant required for the rezoning of 2150 Rashdale Road, which was adopted in October 2024. The covenant, a 30-metre no-build setback, now requires a surveyed plan costing $3,500–$5,000, and the applicant no longer wishes to proceed with it. The committee will also review staff reports on the Water Asset Management Plan, a proposed noise bylaw amendment, O'Keefe Ranch heritage registration, and a five-year capital roads plan.

• Request to waive covenant at 2150 Rashdale Road (File No. 22-011-OCP/RZ)
• Water Asset Management Plan update from Urban Systems
• Noise Regulation or Prohibition Amendment Bylaw No. 2125, 2023
• O'Keefe Ranch Community Heritage Register discussion
• Five-Year Capital Roads Plan with $2,600,000 for Mountainview Road reclamation

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone 772 Otter Lake Road from Large Holding to Light Industrial, then consider several bylaw readings, including a noise bylaw amendment, an OCP/rezoning change for 4370 MacDonald Road, and a parks and recreation agreement. Council will also consider applying for $30,000,000 in federal housing infrastructure funding and pooling $40,000 in emergency management grant funds with regional partners. The agenda includes a request for exemption from the Larkin Local Area Service from a resident at 4330 Hales Road.

• Public hearing: OCP and zoning amendment for 772 Otter Lake Road (Large Holding to Light Industrial)
• First, Second, Third readings: Noise Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2125, 2023
• Rescind and re-read OCP and zoning bylaws for 4370 MacDonald Road (Agricultural to Country Residential)
• First, Second, Third readings: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission Agreement Bylaw No. 2159, 2024
• Direct staff to apply for $30,000,000 Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund

City of Armstrong-Township of Spallumcheen JOINT COUNCIL - 19 Nov 2024 at 5 pm

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council will consider adopting the 2025 budgets for fire services, parks and recreation, and cemetery operations, along with their five-year financial plans. The meeting also includes discussion of a resident's request to use cemetery care funds to replace a memorial marker, and a closed session for personnel and negotiation matters.

• Adopt 2025 Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Services Budget and 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan
• Adopt 2025 Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Budget and 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan
• Adopt 2025 Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery Budget and 2025-2029 Financial Plan
• Discussion of Kay Cornish's request to replace Foulis Memorial Marker with Cemetery Care Fund
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (k), (o)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider zoning and OCP amendments to allow light industrial use at 772 Otter Lake Cross Road, and a zoning text amendment to permit manufactured homes in rural residential zones. It will also adopt two bylaw amendments and receive reports on grants and other items from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting.

• First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 2157 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2158 for 772 Otter Lake Cross Road (Large Holding to Light Industrial), with a public hearing and a sewer connection covenant condition
• First, second, and third reading of Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 2156 to allow manufactured homes as single-family residences in rural residential zones
• Adoption of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw 2142 (Soil Deposit and Removal)
• Adoption of Inter-Community Business License Amendment Bylaw 2155 (Schedule A update)
• Approval of 2025 grants-in-aid: $7,500 to Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and $5,000 to Haugen Community Healthcare Society

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review the IPE partnering agreement, a letter to Vernon City Council about regional recreation services, and Ball Diamond #2. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from October and November meetings, receiving the General Manager's fall report, and scheduling the next regular meeting for December 18, 2024. The meeting will close with a motion to enter a closed session.

• Review of IPE partnering agreement
• Letter to Vernon City Council regarding regional recreation services
• Discussion of Ball Diamond #2
• General Manager report on fall season and events
• Closed session motion under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (g), (h)

Special Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission - 07 Nov 2024 - 3:30 pm

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission will review the proposed 2025 budget and five-year plan, with a recommendation to endorse it for presentation to a joint council meeting on November 19, 2024. The budget holds the line with a 1.35% operating subsidy increase, below inflation, and includes unknown costs for transition work and asset condition assessments. The commission will also discuss an electric blower motor issue at the arena.

• 2025-2029 proposed budget review and endorsement recommendation
• Operating subsidy increase request of 1.35%
• Unknown costs estimated at $95,000 for transition and condition assessment work
• Electric blower motor arena issue under investigation
• Regular meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an independent noise assessment that measured excessive noise from the industrial park near the Udy subdivision, along with delegations from community groups requesting grants. Council will also consider the 2025 meeting schedules and a natural asset strategy report.

• Noise assessment by STC Acoustical Consulting found excessive noise from industrial park near 4175 Crozier Road
• Delegation from Armstrong & Area Community Resource Centre Society requesting $10,000 grant
• Delegation from Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce presenting Business Retention and Marketing Plan
• 2025 Grants-in-Aid applications deferred: Chamber of Commerce $13,800, Haugen Community Healthcare Society $5,000, Community Resource Centre $10,000
• Natural Asset Strategy report to be submitted to UBCM grant program

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public hearing on an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application for about 260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road (Southlands). The proposal would change the future land use designation from Large Holding to Residential and Large Holding, add a new Small Scale Residential & Neighbourhood Commercial zone, and amend the zoning map. Council will also consider three readings of two bylaws related to this application, as well as other routine items such as meeting schedules and liaison appointments.

• Public hearing for OCP amendment (Bylaw 2143) and rezoning (Bylaw 2144) for Southlands, 500 Block Hutley Road
• First, second, and third readings of Inter-Community Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 2155, 2024
• First, second, and third readings of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw 2142, 2024 (soil deposit and removal)
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedules for Council and Committee of the Whole
• Approval of 2025 liaison appointments for boards and committees

Special Council Meeting - 28 Oct 2024 -9:00 am

The Township of Spallumcheen Special Council Meeting on October 28, 2024, is primarily focused on adopting Bylaw No. 2154, 2024, which grants statutory tax exemptions for five years (2024-2028) to three properties. The bylaw received three readings at the October 21 regular meeting. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Adoption of Statutory Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2154, 2024, exempting 3 properties for 2024-2028
• Estimated municipal taxes foregone: $39,578 total (Seventh Day Adventist Church: $2,153; Monastery of the Carmel of St. Joseph: $2,812; Seventh Day Adventist Church Junior Academy: $34,614)
• Repeal of previous Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1967, 2018
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and (j) for personnel and FOI-protected information

Regular Meeting of Council - 21 Oct 2024 - 5:30 pm

Council will consider second readings of the Southlands Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment bylaws, which would rezone four parcels from Large Holding to Small Scale Residential & Neighbourhood Commercial. They will also consider a statutory tax exemption bylaw for places of worship, options for dog/large animal control contracts, and adoption of several other bylaws. The meeting will close with a closed session for labour and preliminary service negotiations.

• Second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 2143 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2144 (Southlands), rezoning four parcels to R.C.1
• Statutory Tax Exemption Bylaw 2154 for 2024-2028 for places of worship
• Options for Dog/Large Animal Control and Bylaw Enforcement: sole-source contract with Protective Services BC or RFP process
• Request from Small Scale Meat Producers Association for 250 cubic metres of gravel to Agri-Hub build site on L and A Cross Road
• Adoption of Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw 2140, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2145, and Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw 2153

Special Committee of the Whole - 21 Oct 2024 - 9:00 am

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:00 am to hear three delegations and review staff reports. Delegations cover 2025 Grant in Aid applications from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and Caravan Farm Theatre Society, plus an O'Keefe Ranch request for help designating the ranch as a historic place. Staff reports include a recommendation to approve six 2025 Grants-in-Aid totaling $43,728, a Southlands development financial cost recovery analysis tied to draft bylaws 2143 and 2144, a water service allocation at 4481 Larkin Cross Road, and annual council liaison appointments.

• 2025 Grants-in-Aid recommendation: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce $10,614; Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard Society $2,500; Caravan Farm Theatre Society $10,614; Haugen Community Healthcare Society $5,000; O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society $5,000; Armstrong & Area Community Resource Centre Society $10,000
• Southlands development: Financial Cost Recovery Analysis with Draft Bylaw 2143, 2024 OCP Amendment and Bylaw 2144, 2024 Zoning Amendment; second reading to come to the October 21, 2024 Regular Council meeting
• Water service approval requested for one unit on the Larkin Local Service Area for agricultural use at 4481 Larkin Cross Road (LOT 2, PLAN KAP22533, SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 7, OSOYOOS DIV OF YALE LAND DISTRICT)
• O'Keefe Ranch delegation: update on financial situation and request for help designating the ranch as a Historic Place in British Columbia; presentation cites City of Vernon funding dropping from $150,000 in 2024 to $10,000 for 2025
• Council liaison appointments for December 2024 to November 2025, plus a report on bylaw enforcement and dog/large animal control considerations

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission meets Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Norval Arena Concession. The commission is set to elect a new chair, get a budget review timing update, and receive a General Manager report on the start of the fall season. It will also discuss an occupational health and safety assessment and a December 18 regular meeting, then move into a closed session on staff relations, labour relations, litigation, and proposed services.

• Election of a new Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission Chair
• Budget review timing update
• Occupational health and safety assessment
• General Manager report on start of fall 2024 season and events, received as information
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90.1(a), (c), (g), (k) on staff relations, labour relations, litigation, and proposed services

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Township of Spallumcheen Agricultural Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 4144 Spallumcheen Way. The agenda covers approval of the agenda, an unfinished-business discussion on an "Agri-hub update," and receipt of several agricultural bulletins and reports for information. No new business items are listed, and no decisions, contracts, or bylaws appear on the agenda.

• Agenda addition: note that ALC Commissioners for the Okanagan Administrative Region have terms ending in 2024
• Unfinished business: Agri-hub update discussion
• Read and file: AAC Annual Report 2023-2024 (pages 8-84)
• Read and file: AgriService BC e-Bulletin (May 2024) and Agroclimate Impact Reporter (May 2024)
• Read and file: Western yellowstriped armyworm and Western corn rootworm update (July 2024)

Regular Meeting of Council - 07 Oct 2024 - 9:00 am (New Time)

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is holding its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, with decisions on several bylaws, a $95,000 water system SCADA upgrade, a five-year gravel extraction agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc., and planning matters. Council will also receive updates on snow removal, capital roads, and a request to amend covenant requirements for 4370 MacDonald Road. Several items are for information or receive-and-file, including correspondence on tree fruit support and a rail trail.

• Authorize up to $95,000 for SCADA equipment and software on Eagle Rock and Larkin water systems, funded by reserves
• Enter a five-year Common Boundary Agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc. for gravel extraction on Township property
• Adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2082, 2022 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2083, 2022 (File No. 22-011-OCP/RZ/Simpson)
• Give first, second and third reading to Fire Prevention Amendment Bylaw No. 2153, 2024 under the new Fire Safety Act
• Appoint Deb Clipperton as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 7, 2024

City of Armstrong-Township of Spallumcheen JOINT COUNCIL - 07 Oct 2024 at 5:00 pm

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen hold a special joint council meeting on October 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. The agenda covers adopting the agenda, adopting minutes from the September 5, 2024 joint meeting, and new business referred from committee, commission and in-camera. The meeting is then scheduled to move in camera under Community Charter Section 90(1) for labour relations or other employee relations [c] and preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service [k]. No specific contracts, rezonings, bylaws, or dollar amounts appear on the public agenda.

• Adoption of the October 7, 2024 special joint council meeting agenda
• Adoption of the September 5, 2024 special joint council meeting minutes
• New business: matters referred from committee, commission and in camera
• In camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) labour relations and 90(1)(k) preliminary municipal service negotiations

NOTICE of a City of Armstrong-Township of Spallumcheen JOINT COUNCIL

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen will hold a joint council meeting on joint service matters on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the City of Armstrong Municipal Office, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC. The notice states the purpose is to convene into Closed Session under Community Charter section 90(1), citing labour or employee relations and preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service. No other agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice.

• Joint council meeting on joint service matters, October 7, 2024, 5:00 pm
• Closed Session under Community Charter section 90(1)(c): labour relations or other employee relations
• Closed Session under Community Charter section 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service
• Meeting location: Armstrong Council Chambers, 3535 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission meets Monday September 23, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Norval Arena Concession. The agenda includes adopting August 20 minutes, unfinished business on upgrading the commercial camping strip to 30 amp electrical service and a draft IPE management letter, a General Manager report on the end of the spring/summer season, and a correspondence request from the North Okanagan Novas U18A female hockey team to rent a vacant dressing room. The meeting is scheduled to end in a closed session under the Community Charter.

• Unfinished business: upgrading commercial camping strip electrical to 30 amp service; staff to get an electrician to inspect and provide options
• Draft IPE management letter to be reviewed
• General Manager report for end of Spring/Summer season and start of Fall season, to be received as information
• Correspondence: North Okanagan Novas U18A dressing room use request letter dated August 13, 2024
• Next regular meeting October 21, 2024 at Norval concession, 1:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, September 9, 2024 to review reports and delegations before forwarding recommendations to the Regular Council meeting the same day. Items include a zoning bylaw amendment for about 260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South, building permit fee changes, and a resident petition about Salmon River Road. The committee will also hear a delegation from Tom Boeve of Riverbreeze Farms about Larkin water billing, though that item is listed for deletion from the agenda.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for ~260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South (File No. 24-011-OCP-RZ/Southlands), with applicant delegation by Kabel Atwall
• Building Bylaw Amendment on building permit fees and professional plan certification reduction (Bylaws 2150 and 2152, 2024)
• Salmon River Road resident petition: staff outline options including $1,400 for double solid yellow line paint and about $10,000 to grind away existing line; recommendation is to defer for a fuller report
• Larkin Reservoir Expansion Change Order #003 for rock removal quantity variance, reported to leave ICIP #2 at a net positive budget of $39,000
• Chris Pieper Bursary policy amendment to increase the grant to $1,000 starting in 2025, forwarded for Council adoption

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session under several Community Charter provisions. In open session, Council will consider first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2144, 2024 for about 260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South (Southlands), plus building permit fee changes and a 2025 permissive tax exemption bylaw. Council will also discuss the Regional District of North Okanagan Swan Lake Wastewater Treatment Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2984, 2024, which has been deferred twice, and a $30,000 emergency public notification program funded by the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2144, 2024 (Southlands) to rezone ~260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South from Large Holding to Small Scale Residential & Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (R.C.1) and Large Holding
• Building Permit Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2150, 2024 proposes a 5% reduction in building permit fees; Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2152, 2024 also up for first three readings
• 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2151, 2024 for first, second and third readings
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2147, 2024 (File No. 23-045-OCP-RZ/Desmarais) after third reading on August 19, 2024
• Authorization of up to $30,000 for an Emergency Public Notification program, fully funded by the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

City of Armstrong-Township of Spallumcheen JOINT COUNCIL - 05 Sep 2024 at 5:00 pm

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm at 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen BC. The agenda opens with a motion to convene in closed session under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, citing personal information, labour relations, FOIPPA-protected information, preliminary service negotiations, and whether to allow other persons at closed meetings. The only substantive open-session item is adoption of minutes from the July 29, 2024 Joint Council meeting; the remaining agenda sections (unfinished business, petitions and delegations, reports, correspondence, new business, declassified matters) are listed with no items attached.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a), (c), (j), (k), and (o)
• Adoption of minutes from the July 29, 2024 Joint Council meeting
• July 29, 2024 minutes record the meeting was closed to the public under Sections 90(1)(c), (j) and (k) for labour relations, third party confidential business information, and provision of a municipal service
• No contracts, rezonings, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings appear on this agenda

NOTICE of a City of Armstrong-Township of Spallumcheen JOINT COUNCIL Meeting - 05 Sep 2024 at 5:00 pm

The City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen will hold a joint council meeting on joint service matters on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Township of Spallumcheen Municipal Office, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, BC. The notice states the purpose of the meeting is to convene into Closed Session under Community Charter section 90(1), citing paragraphs (a), (c), (j), (k) and (o). The agenda itself lists no public business items, motions, contracts, or dollar amounts; the specific matters to be discussed are not disclosed in this notice.

• Joint City of Armstrong/Township of Spallumcheen meeting on joint service matters, 5:00 pm, 4144 Spallumcheen Way
• Meeting purpose stated as convening into Closed Session under Community Charter section 90(1)
• Closed-session grounds cited: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual, (c) labour or employee relations, (j) FOIPPA section 21 information, (k) preliminary-stage municipal service negotiations, (o) whether to allow other persons at a closed meeting
• No public agenda items, ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed in the notice

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission - 20 Aug 2024 9:00 am

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission meets Aug 20, 2024 at the Norval Arena Concession. It will adopt its July 10 minutes, receive the General Manager's July–August report as information, and work through unfinished business including a figure skating room office space agreement, an event grant policy template, an IPE pre-fair inspection update, and a possible upgrade of the commercial camping strip electrical service to 30 amp. The IPE response letter on managing the Commission's agricultural assets is deferred to September. The meeting ends with a closed session under the Community Charter covering personal/staff relations, labour relations, litigation or potential litigation, and proposed services.

• Review of agreement for figure skating room office space
• IPE response letter on management of agricultural assets deferred to September meeting
• Review of event grant policy template
• Discussion of upgrading commercial camping strip electrical to 30 amp service
• Closed session under Community Charter ss. 90.1(a), (c), (g), (k); next regular meeting Sept 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Township of Spallumcheen Committee of the Whole meets Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM to receive delegations and staff reports. The Okanagan Regional Library CEO presents its new strategic plan, and a hydrogeologist presents the Township Well Assessment and Asset Evaluation. Staff also report on a rezoning proposal at 4245 Frederick Road and a building permit extension at 1798 Demorest Road, among other items. Most items are for committee review; several are forwarded to the Regular Council meeting later the same day for decisions.

• Rezoning amendment for 4245 Frederick Road (File No. 23-045-OCP/RZ/Desmarais) to 'Small Holdings' designation; applicant intends to subdivide into two parcels; no public comments received
• Building permit extension request for 1798 Demorest Road (BP20210056), owned by Mark and Katherine Johnson
• Request for a second water connection at 4481 Larkin Cross Road from Ralph Leyenhorst
• 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions report from the Chief Financial Officer
• Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140, 2024 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2145, 2024, with stakeholder feedback from Lafarge and BCSSGA

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session on labour, litigation, and land matters. In open session, council will consider second and third reading of the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2145, both to be referred to the Inspector of Municipalities. Council will also decide on 2025 permissive property tax exemptions for up to $500,000 of assessed values, a building permit extension at 1798 Demorest Road, and up to $5,000 for Agora Governance Consulting for joint council meetings with the City of Armstrong.

• Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140, 2024: second and third reading, as amended, with referral to the Inspector of Municipalities
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2145, 2024 (soil removal): second and third reading, as amended
• 2025 permissive property tax exemptions for up to $500,000 of assessed property values
• Building permit BP20210056 at 1798 Demorest Road (Mark and Katherine Johnson) proposed extension to September 7, 2025
• Up to $5,000 for Agora Governance Consulting Limited for joint council meeting governance with the City of Armstrong, funded by prior year surplus

Special Council Meeting - 12 Aug 2024 - CANCELLED

This special council meeting of the Township of Spallumcheen, scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM, was cancelled. The agenda had listed one substantive item: a staff report from Planning and Development Services on a zoning amendment for about 260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South (File No. 24-011-RZ/Southlands), with a recommendation to grant first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2144, 2024. Because the meeting was cancelled, no decisions were made on these items at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; agenda items were not acted on
• Proposed zoning amendment for ~260 hectares on the 500 Block of Hutley Road South (File No. 24-011-RZ/Southlands)
• Applicant proposal: ~1365 residential lots and limited commercial spaces, built in 16 phases over 15-20 years
• Recommendation would have granted first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2144, 2024, changing land from Large Holding (L.H.) to Comprehensive Development Zone One – Southlands (C.D.1)
• Applicant delegation listed: Kabel Atwall

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 29 Jul 2024 at 9:00 am

The Township of Spallumcheen Council holds a special meeting on July 29, 2024 that includes a public hearing on an Official Community Plan and rezoning amendment for 4245 Frederick Road (Bylaws 2146 and 2147). Council also considers a Non-Farm Use soil removal application for 523 St. Anne's Road, grant spending, capital project phasing, and several other reports. Some items are recommendations only and would require formal resolutions to take effect.

• Public hearing on OCP/Rezoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2146 and 2147 for 4245 Frederick Road (File No. 23-045-OCP/RZ/Desmarais)
• Non-Farm Use (Removal of Soil) application for 523 St. Anne's Road (File No. 20-012-ALR/Lafarge), with proposed conditions including a 5-year extraction limit and no regular hauling along St. Annes Road
• Proposed authorization of up to $20,000 for an Agri-hub Business Plan (ETSI grant) and up to $148,300 for the Spallumcheen Development Approvals Program (UBCM grant)
• South Larkin Trunk Main project proposed to be awarded in two phases: water main along Pineridge Road, then within the statutory right of way to L & A Cross Road
• Proposed continued Alertable notification software participation at fees of $1,302.32 (Year 1), $1,356.59 (Year 2), and $1,356.59 (Year 3)

Armstrong Spallumcheen Special Joint Council Meeting for Joint Services NOTICE - Jul 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen are holding a joint council meeting on joint services issues on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm at Centennial Hall, 3120 Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong, BC. The stated purpose is to convene into a closed session under Community Charter section 90(1)(k), covering negotiations and related discussions about a proposed municipal service at a preliminary stage, and section 90(1)(o), on whether to allow other persons to attend the closed meeting. Separately, Township of Spallumcheen Council is to consider a resolution at its 9:00 am Special Council Meeting the same day to hold joint services committee meetings at a location outside the Township's municipal boundaries.

• Closed session under Community Charter section 90(1)(k) on negotiations for a proposed municipal service at a preliminary stage
• Closed session item under Community Charter section 90(1)(o) on whether to allow other persons to attend
• Township resolution to be considered at the 9:00 am Special Council Meeting to hold joint services committee meetings outside Township boundaries
• Cited authority: Township of Spallumcheen Council Procedure Bylaw section 2.2(a) and Community Charter section 134.1(2)(b)
• Meeting location: Centennial Hall, 3120 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Joint Council for Joint Services Meeting - July 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm

The City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen councils are holding a special joint meeting at Centennial Hall in Armstrong. The agenda consists of procedural steps: agreeing to meet outside council chambers, passing resolutions to close the meeting to the public, adjourning to a closed session, and then terminating. The closed session is cited under Sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to deal with labour relations, third party confidential business information, and provision of a municipal service. No substantive decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the public agenda.

• Resolution to hold the meeting outside council chambers at Centennial Hall, 3120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC
• Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k)
• Closed session topics listed: labour relations, third party confidential business information, provision of a municipal service
• Agenda includes adjournment to closed session, reconvening to open session, and termination

Special A/S Parks and Recreation Commission - 26 Jul 2024 at 9:00 am

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:00 am at the Nor Val Arena Meeting Room, 3351 Park Drive, Armstrong, BC. The published agenda lists only procedural steps: approval of the agenda, business arising from minutes, reports, correspondence, and new business, with no items detailed under those headings. The meeting is scheduled to go into closed session under Sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, covering labour or employee relations and preliminary discussions about a proposed municipal service, before reconvening and adjourning.

• Closed session proposed under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) (labour relations or other employee relations)
• Closed session also proposed under Section 90(1)(k) (preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service)
• No reports, correspondence, or new business items are listed with detail on the agenda
• Meeting location: Nor Val Arena Meeting Room, 3351 Park Drive, Armstrong, BC

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM to review reports and hear delegations before items go to the Regular Council meeting later that day. Council will hear from residents and applicants on the Deep Creek update, School District No. 83 budget cuts, rail trail property concerns, and several land-use applications. Staff reports cover the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140, OCP/rezoning proposals for 4245 Frederick Road and 4684 Salmon River Road, a non-farm use soil removal application at 523 St. Anne's Road, and various financial and infrastructure items.

• Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2145 — second reading recommended, with referral feedback from Chapman Industries, Lafarge Canada, Okanagan Aggregates, Westridge Rock, and Ministry of Agriculture
• OCP/Rezoning for 4245 Frederick Road (File 23-045) to 'Country Residential' for a two-parcel subdivision, Bylaws 2146 and 2147
• OCP/Rezoning for 4684 Salmon River Road (File 24-006) to 'Country Residential' for a three-parcel subdivision, Bylaws 2148 and 2149
• Non-Farm Use (Removal of Soil) application at 523 St. Anne's Road (File 20-012-ALR/Lafarge)
• Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program Phase 2: potential $105,000 study with $52,500 Township commitment for the north section

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council meets Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30 pm, starting with a closed session under several Community Charter provisions before reopening to the public. In open session, council is set to hold a public hearing on a Temporary Use Permit for 4454 Sleepy Hollow Road, and to consider first and second readings of Official Community Plan and zoning amendment bylaws for 4245 Frederick Road and 4684 Salmon River Road. Council will also consider a revised support position on a Non-Farm Use (Removal of Soil) application at 523 St. Anne's Road, several financial and service items, and second reading of the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 2140, 2024.

• Public hearing on Temporary Use Permit File No. 24-005-TUP for 4454 Sleepy Hollow Road, owned by Nanda and Marco Onos
• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2146 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2147 for 4245 Frederick Road (Desmarais/Heartwood Homes), changing land use from Small Holding to Country Residential
• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2148 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2149 for 4684 Salmon River Road (Klassen), changing land use from Agricultural to Country Residential
• Non-Farm Use (Removal of Soil) application at 523 St. Anne's Road (File No. 20-012-ALR) with conditions including zoning compliance for aggregate processing and a traffic impact study
• Authorization of up to an additional $15,000 for cemetery inventory, bringing the 2024 Cost of Goods Sold budget to $17,000

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is reviewing the General Manager's report, which includes updates on a new mower purchase and upcoming facility renovations. Members are also discussing the Asset Management Investment Plan and a sewage project impacting the Norval Arena parking lot.

• Savoy Equipment awarded $61,871.21 contract for a 96" x Mark mower
• Sewer project at Norval Arena upper lot expected to impact parking for 6-8 weeks
• Hassen shower renovation project to proceed after the Fall Fair
• Budget to actual variance report as of May 31, 2024, received as information
• Norval sound system adjustments report expected before September

Special Council Meeting - 24 Jun 2024 at 5:00 pm

This agenda is for a special meeting of the Spallumcheen Council held on June 24, 2024. The document contains procedural items and a notice that Council will convene in a closed session to discuss matters including labour relations, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
• Closed session regarding acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land
• Closed session regarding law enforcement investigations
• Closed session regarding litigation or potential litigation

Regular Meeting of Council - 17 Jun 2024 - 5:30 pm

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including Official Community Plan updates and new fees. Discussions include a public hearing for 2150 Rashdale Road, a two-year water supply extension, and RCMP budget planning.

• Public hearing for OCP and Rezoning at 2150 Rashdale Road
• First reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2142, 2024
• Proposed $10,000 expenditure for Municipal Hall air conditioning
• Two-year extension of RDNO Temporary Water Supply Agreement
• Approval of the 2023 Statement of Financial Information Report

Committee of the Whole - 03 Jun 2024 - 9:00 am

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several planning and infrastructure items, including the Goose Lake Range Development Plan and proposed Official Community Plan amendments. Discussions also include a resident petition for speed limit changes on Hales Road and a review of the Lansdowne to Armstrong Rail Trail.

• Goose Lake Range Development Plan presentation regarding park access via Stepping Stones neighbourhood
• Petition to reduce Hales Road speed limit from 70 km/hr to 50 km/hr
• Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 2138, 2024 updates for water and sewer policies
• ALR subdivision application for 1274 Mountain View Road
• Proposed $10,000 expenditure for Municipal Hall air conditioning installation

Regular Meeting of Council - 03 Jun 2024 - 5:30 PM

The Township of Spallumcheen Council is considering first readings for Official Community Plan amendments and a new soil removal bylaw. The agenda also includes a recommendation to deny an ALR subdivision application at 1274 Mountain View Road.

• First reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2138, 2024
• First reading of Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw No. 2140, 2024
• Three readings of Cemetery Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 2141, 2024
• ALR subdivision application for 1274 Mountain View Road
• Funding for invasive species roadside signage in 2025 budget

Special A/S Fire Services Commission - 30 May 2024 - CANCELLED by the Chair

The scheduled meeting of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission for May 30, 2024, was cancelled by the Chair. The original agenda included discussions on a new fire tender procurement and the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.

• Proposed procurement of a 2000 IMPG single-axle Tender for up to $550,000
• Review of the 2023 Variance Report and Response to Financial Questions
• Approval of the revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• Discussion regarding Fire Chief Cummings' 30-year service recognition award

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will consider approving amended 2023 audited financial statements and several grant expenditure authorizations. Other business includes a building permit extension, a common boundary agreement with Lafarge, and a proposed Tolko harvest referral.

• Approval of 2023 restated audited financial statements
• Authorization of up to $200,000 for FireSmart project via grant funds
• Authorization of up to $30,000 for Emergency Operations Centre training and equipment
• Authorization of up to $30,000 for Deep Creek water quality monitoring
• Discussion of a common boundary agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc.

CITY OF ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - 14 May 2024-CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen Joint Council Committee did not take place. The provided document is a notice of cancellation for the May 14 session.

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will hear from the Asparagus Community Theatre regarding their Memorandum of Understanding and potential grants. The meeting also covers updates on the Hassen Memorial Arena shower renovation and equipment replacement bids.

• Asparagus Community Theatre delegation regarding MOU and grant possibilities
• Hassen Memorial Arena shower renovation project
• Make-up air unit RFQ closing June 20, 2024
• Mower replacement RFQ closing June 20, 2024
• Reciprocal Parks and Recreation service agreement request to City of Vernon

Special Council Meeting - 13 May 2024 at 3:30 pm

The Township of Spallumcheen Council will meet to review the 2023 Audited Financial Statements presented by BDO Canada. Auditor Markus Schrott will present the audit final report and related documents for the year ended December 31, 2023.

• Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements by BDO Canada
• Review of audit findings regarding revenue recognition and management controls
• Discussion of the amalgamation of a local water district
• Report of $80,537 in total unadjusted differences noted during the audit

A/S Fire Services Commission - 09 May 2024 - 10:00 am

The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission is reviewing a revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan and a proposal to procure a new single-axle Tender for up to $550,000. The meeting also includes reports on fire department incidents, inspections, and training updates.

• Procurement of a 2000 IMPG single-axle Tender up to $550,000
• Approval of the revised 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• Discussion regarding food truck inspections at the IPE
• Review of 199 fire inspections completed between January 1 and March 31, 2024
• Recognition of Fire Chief Cummings for 30 years of service

Regular Meeting of Council

The Spallumcheen Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendments for housing, backyard hens, and parking. The meeting also includes decisions on industrial development permits and the adoption of several financial bylaws.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2135, 2024 (housing, hens, and parking)
• Development permit for building relocation at 957 Otter Lake Cross Road
• Rezoning application for 2150 Rashdale Road from Agricultural to Country Residential
• Adoption of 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2136, 2024
• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2137, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates on the 2024 Capital Program and grant funding totaling over $4.3 million. Staff are also presenting reports on an industrial development permit at 957 Otter Lake Cross Road and a rezoning application for 2150 Rashdale Road.

• 2024 Capital Program update including Back Enderby Road and water metering projects
• Industrial Development Permit for building relocation at 957 Otter Lake Cross Road
• OCP and Rezoning amendment for 2150 Rashdale Road to change from Agriculture to Country Residential
• Silver Star Water Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2139, 2024
• $4,304,311 in total awarded grant funding for 2024

Township of Spallumcheen Farming Roundtable

The Farming Roundtable will discuss emergency preparedness, water and drought issues, and available Ministry supports for farmers. The meeting includes a presentation from Phi Factor Farms regarding organic sorghum production and a review of provincial drought funding.

• Presentation by Phi Factor Farms on growing organic sorghum for mushroom growth
• Discussion of $80 million in provincial funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program
• Discussion of $3 million for the Agricultural Drought Resource Extension Program workshops
• Review of correspondence from Vertibles Inc. regarding food security initiatives

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission - 23 Apr 2024 at 1:00 pm

The Commission is discussing the formation of a subcommittee for policy review and creation. Members are also reviewing the 2023 year-end report and updates on various facility projects.

• Proposal to form a subcommittee for policy review and creation
• Discussion of engineered parking plan policy quotes
• Review of the 2023 year-end report
• Proposed replacement of the fence behind Hassen Arena
• Discussion of the School District 83 joint use Agreement

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee is reviewing a recommendation to fund roadside signage for invasive species control in the 2025 budget. Members are also debriefing on drought management engagement and reviewing agricultural water management resources.

• Proposed recommendation for 2025 budget funding for invasive species roadside signage
• Debriefing of the Decoding Drought Agricultural Community Meeting
• Review of Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) application portal
• Discussion of Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership water management workshop

A/S Fire Services Commission - 17 Apr 2024-CANCELLED BY CITY OF ARMSTRONG

The City of Armstrong issued a notice of cancellation for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission meeting. No business was conducted.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed zoning amendments regarding housing, parking, and backyard hens. Members are also receiving updates on the North Okanagan Rail Trail Connector and a potential water connection for the Armstrong and District Fish and Game Association.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments for housing, backyard hens, and parking
• Delegation regarding water connection for 1428 Reservoir Road
• Update on the North Okanagan Rail Trail Connector project
• Proposed access permit for RDNO Goose Lake Range Park via Stepping Stones Road
• Review of 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan and 2024 Tax Rates bylaws

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen Council will discuss zoning amendments regarding housing, parking, and backyard hens. The meeting also includes multiple readings for financial, tax, and water utility bylaws.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2135, 2024 (housing, hens, and parking)
• 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2136, 2024
• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2137, 2024
• Water Utility Area Tolls and Parcel Taxes Bylaw No. 2133, 2024
• Larkin Reservoir construction development permit waiver

Special Council Meeting

This agenda is for a special meeting of the Spallumcheen Council. The document contains procedural boilerplate and does not list specific business items for discussion or decision.

• Closed session regarding litigation, privacy, or proposed services

Rose Swanson Mountain Planned Harvest Select Committee Meeting

The Rose Swanson Mountain Planned Harvest Select Committee will receive verbal reports regarding BC Timber Sales and FireSmart updates. The meeting includes the adoption of previous minutes and review of ongoing planning for the mountain area.

• Verbal report from BC Timber Sales regarding BCTS updates
• Verbal report from Ministry of Forests regarding Fire Smarting update

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is considering the adoption of two bylaws to discharge land use contracts for properties on Knob Hill Road and Wyatt Road. Staff also reported on the final notice process for indoor water meter replacements in the Udy subdivision.

• Adoption of Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaws 2121 and 2122, 2023
• Final notice for indoor water meter replacements in Eagle Rock and Larkin LAS
• Potential pit meter installation costs of $3,500 to $7,500 for non-compliant residents
• Appointment of an alternate member to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission
• Support for Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society grant application

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2006 Agricultural Area Plan Phase 3 Final Report for potential updates. The meeting also covers emergency preparedness for agriculture, drought management, and updates from a province-wide AAC workshop.

• Discussion of Ag Plan 2006 - Phase 3 Final Report
• Updates on Decoding Drought Management Engagement Sessions
• Cleanfarms webinar regarding plastics recycling updates
• Emergency preparedness for agriculture discussion
• Premise ID promotion

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is reviewing a budget amendment to cover higher-than-expected costs for renovating four showers at Hassen Arena. The meeting also includes discussions on Farmstrong Market parking, regional pricing models, and the School District 83 joint use agreement.

• Budget amendment request of $20,172.57 for Hassen shower renovations
• Presentation of preliminary parking map for Farmstrong Market
• Discussion regarding regional pricing model impacts
• Follow-up on School District 83 joint use Agreement
• Review of Asset Management Plan with City and Township officials

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Spallumcheen is considering several land use changes, including discharging old land use contracts and a temporary permit for a butcher-hub. Council will also review funding requests for water infrastructure, emergency planning, and a used pickup truck.

• Public hearing for Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaws 2121 and 2122, 2023
• Temporary Use Permit application for a butcher-hub at 4305 L&A Cross Road
• Authorization of up to $1,500,000 for South Larkin Water Trunk Main Upgrades
• Authorization of up to $50,000 for a used 2015 Ford F250 pickup truck
• Application for $30,000 for a formalized Public Notification Plan

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda for the Special Council Meeting contains no specific business items or topics for discussion. The document outlines procedural steps, including a request to convene in a closed session for legal advice and labour relations.

• Procedural motion to enter closed session for legal advice and labour relations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission's proposed 2024-2028 Financial Plan. Other discussions include a proposed 14-lot subdivision on Macdonald Road, land use fee refunds, and a radon testing initiative.

• Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Services Commission 2024-2028 Financial Plan
• Proposed 14-lot subdivision at 4370 Macdonald Road
• Request for $2,400 land use application fee refund for 4260 Todd Place
• Proposed 2024-2028 Capital Plan
• Application for the '100 Radon Test Kit Challenge'

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will consider several resolutions including McCallan Bridge cost options, a $6,000 streetlight installation at McLeod Park, and a $100 parcel tax increase for Eagle Rock and Larkin services. Staff will also present reports regarding a BC Hydro right-of-way agreement and a proposed butcher-hub at 4305 L and A Cross Road.

• McCallan Bridge cost options and timeline from Urban Systems Ltd.
• $6,000 for McLeod Park streetlight installation
• $16,200 RCMP retro pay expense
• $100 per parcel increase for Eagle Rock and Larkin Local Area Services
• BC Hydro/Telus statutory right of way at 1739 Eagle Rock Road

A/S Fire Services Commission

The Commission will consider supporting a 2024-2028 Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen, and Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Members will also review reports regarding fire department activities, inspections, and training. Additionally, the Commission will discuss member appreciation and the orientation of the Intermunicipal Fire Service Bylaw.

• Columbia Shuswap Mutual Aid Agreement 2024-2028
• Fire Chief's 2023 report including 468 total incidents
• Fire Prevention Officer's report noting 742 completed inspections
• Discussion on Member Appreciation and Retention
• Orientation of the Intermunicipal Fire Service Bylaw and Agreement

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will review the draft 2024 meeting schedule and discuss modernized emergency management legislation from the Province of BC. The meeting also includes reviewing various correspondence regarding agricultural updates, water management, and avian influenza.

• Adoption of the 2024 AAC Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of modernized emergency management legislation (EDMA)
• Review of correspondence regarding avian influenza cases in B.C.
• Review of correspondence regarding minimum rate increases for hand-harvest farm workers
• Review of correspondence regarding drought management and water workshops

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is reviewing several financial and operational matters, including a proposed 4% tax increase. Discussions include cemetery fee adjustments, aggregate extraction at Hamilton Pit, and various grant applications for emergency and water programs.

• Proposed 4% tax increase (1% for asset management, 3% for operations)
• Proposed cemetery fee increases, including $2,370.00 for a non-resident adult plot
• Grant application for up to $20,000 for Pleasant Valley Road and Spallumcheen Way crosswalk upgrades
• Aggregate extraction referral for Hamilton Pit at 4956 Back Enderby Road
• Application for up to $30,000 for Emergency Operations Centre equipment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and receiving delegations. Key discussions include the 4th Quarter 2023 RCMP policing report, Deep Creek water quality sampling, and a strategic plan for water district dissolution.

• RCMP 4th Quarter 2023 Policing Report presentation
• Deep Creek 2023 Water Quality and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling report
• Proposed $30,000 Okanagan Basin Water Board grant for Deep Creek water sampling
• Water District Dissolution Conversion Strategic Plan update
• Proposed $6,000 Capital Roads Reserve allocation for a McLeod Park streetlight

Special Council Meeting

This agenda is for a special meeting of the Township of Spallumcheen Council. The document contains only procedural items and does not list any specific business, reports, or bylaws for discussion.

• Closed session regarding labour relations and proposed services

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2024-2028 Five Year General Fund Operational Budget and a proposed financial plan for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. Staff will also present a referral application for sand and gravel extraction at 4596 Back Enderby Road.

• Aggregate extraction referral for 4596 Back Enderby Road (Hamilton Pit)
• Proposed 2024-2028 Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery Five Year Financial Plan
• Proposed increase to Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery fees
• 2024-2028 Five Year General Fund Operational Budget Financial Plan draft
• O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society 2023 operations update

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee is reviewing its 2024 meeting schedule and discussing modernized provincial emergency management legislation. Members are also reviewing various correspondence regarding agricultural updates, including avian influenza and farm worker minimum rates.

• Adoption of the 2024 AAC Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of modernized Emergency and Disaster Management Act
• Review of correspondence regarding avian influenza cases in B.C.
• Review of correspondence regarding minimum rate increases for hand-harvest farm workers

A/S Parks and Recreation Commission - 16 Jan 2024 9:00 am

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and review a revised capital budget for 2024-2028. Discussion includes horticultural building roof repairs and equipment updates. The meeting also includes a delegation request regarding the Farmstrong Christmas Market.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of revised 2024-2028 capital budget
• Horticultural building roof repair discussion
• Farmstrong Christmas Market delegation request
• Zero tolerance signage draft for front line staff

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports, including a draft five-year water financial plan and updates on provincial housing legislation. The meeting includes a delegation from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society and discussions regarding local area service water utility amalgamations.

• Delegation from Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society regarding financial statements
• Temporary Use Permit application for backyard chickens at 3449 Hope Drive
• Review of public input for Noise Bylaw 1711, 2008 amendments
• Draft 2024-2028 Water Five Year Financial Plan
• Discussion on forming a single water utility for North and South Spallumcheen

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary use permit for backyard chickens at 3449 Hope Drive. Additionally, staff will discuss a five-year water financial plan and a proposal to transition water utility billing from annual tax notices to quarterly invoicing.

• Public hearing for Temporary Use Permit (21-032-TUP) at 3449 Hope Drive to allow 8 hens
• Proposed 5-year contract and renewals for Kin RV Park at 3311 Park Drive
• Proposal to invoice 10 local water utility areas quarterly instead of annually
• Resolution to retain Round Prairie Local Area Service parcel tax for operational expenses
• Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2126, 2023

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda for the Special Council Meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, reports, or bylaws are listed for discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing joint function budgets for the fire department and parks and recreation, alongside 2024 property tax rate estimates. Staff are also discussing a grant application for crosswalk upgrades on Pleasant Valley Road.

• Grant application to Vision Zero BC for up to $20,000 for Pleasant Valley Road crosswalk upgrades
• 2024 property tax increase estimates of 3%, 4%, and 5%
• RCMP requisition for 2024 totaling $857,914
• Proposed $15,000 for truck-mounted computer replacements in the fire department
• Proposed $16,000 for a part-time fire department administrative position