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The bylaw was amended to remove the No Truck Route provision for Michel Creek Road after public concern. Council will also consider supporting amendment bylaws for fees and enforcement notices, and receive internal reports on budget variance, bylaw enforcement, and fitness program participation.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/180603/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=FF74A93DEEFD431981A3BDCEE15BBB80", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1105" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Informal Public Hearing", "headline": "Informal hearing on smaller housing units at 1501–1523 Elder Drive", "summary": "The District of Sparwood holds an informal public hearing to gather feedback on a development variance permit (DVP2026-001) for six lots on Elder Drive in the Westwood Heights area. Council will listen to submissions before deciding whether to approve smaller one- and two-bedroom units in four-plex buildings and slightly reduce minimum lot sizes.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/180339/Informal%20Public%20Hearing%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=AB3988CA3D224DAC91AB818E44B36A59", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1153" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on truck-route bylaw and fund public art, river access, and community garden", "summary": "The Sparwood Council will decide whether to amend the Traffic Regulation Bylaw to clarify truck routes on Michel Creek Road and vote on several grant applications and land-use agreements. The meeting also includes updates on recreation facilities and signing authority changes.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/180335/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=362E8107967841FD99812E51A34CFCF5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1104" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider recreation centre lease and townhouse zoning variances", "summary": "The District of Sparwood is deciding on a 5-year lease for the Recreation Centre Concession and potential zoning variances for townhouses on Elder Drive. Council will also address updates to fire services and traffic regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/179724/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=AC043FF691CA4B56B13DB990551F4DAC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1103" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Recreation Facility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss recreation facility survey results and conclude mandate", "summary": "The Recreation Facility Advisory Committee will review survey results regarding options for the local recreation facility. The committee is expected to make a recommendation to Council and conclude its mandate.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/179468/Recreation%20Facility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jul.pdf?handle=40DA64459B77491D8BF63E923C6E4A20", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1119" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Informal Public Hearing - 07 Jul 2026 - Traffic Regulations Bylaw", "headline": "Public hearing on proposed No Truck Route for Michel Creek Road", "summary": "Council is holding an informal public hearing to receive input on Traffic Regulations Bylaw 1346, 2026, which includes a proposal to designate a portion of Michel Creek Road as a No Truck Route. The hearing aims to balance residential concerns about safety and noise with business/industrial concerns about increased travel costs and access. Public feedback from June and July 2026 is attached.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/179258/Informal%20Public%20Hearing%20-%2007%20Jul%202026%20-%20Traffic.pdf?handle=D421F6B733F843718B486FF09D52B18B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1152" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on traffic bylaw with no-truck route on Michel Creek Rd", "summary": "Council will consider giving second and third reading to an updated Traffic Regulations Bylaw, including a controversial no-truck route on Michel Creek Road. They will also award a contract for the Bulk Water Station project to Speers Construction for $308,288. Additionally, several other bylaws are up for readings, including amendments to fees and charges, bylaw enforcement notice, and fire services.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/179260/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5BF43BF896D040FBB9FAC9E8C96E2990", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1102" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Sparwood council to give first and second reading to Development Cost Charges Bylaw 1374", "summary": "Council will consider several bylaws, including adoption of the Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 1373 and first/second readings of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw 1374, which sets fees on new development. They will also decide on a community funding request from the Sparwood Minor Ball Association and approve the 2025 Annual Report. A draft Cross Connection Control Bylaw will be discussed in Committee of the Whole. Delegations include an RCMP quarterly update and a community services update.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178985/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CEE86ABE70A64868B3A7685A75B4F5EF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1101" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Youth Advisory Commission", "headline": "Commission approves Youth Action Sparwood quarterly report and budget update.", "summary": "The commission will review member updates and approve the June 2026 quarterly report for Youth Action Sparwood, which tracks program attendance, community partnerships, and a $62,000 annual budget. Staff will present how youth programs were delivered across local venues and discuss participation trends ahead of next year's planning.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178806/Youth%20Advisory%20Commission%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4805D4F495D24C889CF28D1CB6EDB0BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1130" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Public Hearing - Liquor Licence Application for Game On", "headline": "Public hearing for Game On liquor licence application", "summary": "The District of Sparwood is holding a public hearing to receive feedback on a liquor licence application for Game On: Indoor Playground, Bowling & Rec Room. Council will use the feedback to provide a recommendation to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178524/Public%20Hearing%20-%20Liquor%20Licence%20Application%20for.pdf?handle=EAD913BD32C142E793A7EBC7B65931DE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1148" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council hears proposal for $265K seasonal sport floor in arena", "summary": "Council will hear a delegation proposing a $265,000 seasonal sport flooring system for the Sparwood Arena. They will also give first, second, and third readings to several bylaws, including a new Election and Assent Voting Bylaw and Traffic Regulations Bylaw. A liquor licence application for Game On: Indoor Playground, Bowling & Rec Room will be considered. Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed Fire Services Bylaw amendments and solid waste management strategies.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178526/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=30CE1395B2AD4154A73AB731F7D3D071", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1100" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Variance - 390 Red Cedar Crescent", "headline": "Board to consider fence height variance request", "summary": "The Board of Variance will consider an application to increase the maximum height of a front yard fence at 390 Red Cedar Crescent from 0.91m to 1.52m. The applicant is currently constructing a fence at 1.83m but will lower it to 1.52m if the variance is approved. The meeting will include a staff report, a presentation by the applicant, and a public hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178335/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%20390%20Red%20Cedar%20Crescent.pdf?handle=FA15B30D315945F68875EBDF13B3B63F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1151" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $1.475M Centennial Plaza stage and washroom project funding", "summary": "Council will decide on a five-year fire protection agreement with the Regional District of East Kootenay, a community funding request from the Sparwood Mixed Slow Pitch League, reallocating funds for the Centennial Plaza Stage and Washroom Project (total $1.475M), and awarding a $204,675 contract for curling rink roof beam upgrades. The meeting closes with an in-camera session for legal advice and prohibited information.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/178296/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6A74DB0C287C4401BB0D6B02D7C040AA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1149" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Public Hearing: Liquor Licence Application for Game On", "headline": "Public hearing for Game On liquor licence application", "summary": "The District of Sparwood is holding a public hearing to receive feedback on a liquor licence application for Game On: Indoor Playground, Bowling & Rec Room. Council will use the feedback to provide a recommendation to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177988/Public%20Hearing_%20Liquor%20Licence%20Application%20for%20.pdf?handle=DD9C085F03D94F409C9F4FBD9D90D99C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1147" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers $1.475 million Centennial Plaza stage and washroom project", "summary": "The District of Sparwood Council will discuss funding for the Centennial Plaza Stage and Washroom Project and a contract for curling rink roof upgrades. The meeting also includes reviews of traffic regulations and a fire protection services agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177990/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C9E75A0417A54DFD9BEB9AB358B21A3D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1099" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Socio-Community & Economic Effects Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review Natal Phase 2 mine expansion and other updates", "summary": "The Advisory Committee receives updates on several Elk Valley Resources projects, including the proposed Natal Phase 2 pit redesign to extract an additional 12 million tonnes of coal and extend mine life by one year, a noise management plan draft, timber harvest in Baldy Ridge, complaints summary, house washing program, and fugitive dust management plan.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177496/Socio-Community%20_%20Economic%20Effects%20Advisory%20Com.pdf?handle=104D30C47BEF49AD935562E3F1ED2C29", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1126" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and new tax rates", "summary": "The Sparwood Council will consider and vote on two bylaws: the Financial Plan (2026‑2030) Bylaw 1368 and the Tax Rates Bylaw 1369. It will also review the Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1370, a community funding request for the Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society, and a request to discuss a meeting with UBCM officials. Additional presentations include a school capstone project and a garbage‑collection request from Lodgepole Mobile Home Park.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177498/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F86444711F8743FEA58E8EAA133F5552", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1098" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Recreation Facility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee weighs recreation facility options with tax hikes up to 67%", "summary": "The Recreation Facility Advisory Committee will review draft options for the future of the community's aging recreation centre, including maintaining, renovating, or building a new facility. Each option carries significant tax increases, from 8% to 67% annually. The committee will also consider canceling its May and July meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177047/Recreation%20Facility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2023%20Apr.pdf?handle=DB8969E5B07F4496A79BBC05C3EE09AE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1116" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Mayor Wilks resigns; council appoints acting mayor and fills vacancies", "summary": "Council approved the Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1370 and gave first, second and third readings to the Financial Plan (2026‑2030) Bylaw 1368 and Tax Rates Bylaw 1369. The council recommended $57,713.20 in Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grant allocations to local societies. Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing on the Game On indoor playground liquor licence application at 101‑1290 Ponderosa Drive. Council accepted Mayor Wilks' resignation effective May 1, 2026, confirmed no by‑election, and appointed an acting mayor and other council members to fill vacant positions.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/177049/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=48491F64BC53496C864B421ADAAE8F69", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1097" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Board of Variance - 15-100 Aspen Drive", "headline": "Board of Variance to consider variance requests for 15-100 Aspen Drive", "summary": "The Board of Variance will review application BPV2026-002 for 15-100 Aspen Drive. The applicant seeks variances for accessory building setbacks, separation distances, and building height. The board will hear public submissions before deciding within the required 10‑day period.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/175841/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=BA7D94163076455DA1809AD60DFB39D3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1144" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Special IC Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to close meeting for personnel matters", "summary": "This is a special council meeting with no substantive public business. The only action is a motion to close the meeting to the public under personal information exceptions.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/176923/Special%20IC%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6A5B9FA391DF4EB4BB86F725F73725D2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1146" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Columbia Basin Trust ReDi grant allocations for Sparwood area", "summary": "Council will discuss and potentially decide on funding recommendations for 27 community projects requesting a total of $89,678 from the Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grant program. Projects include a range of local initiatives from youth education to senior services and infrastructure improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/176898/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=B10A4296D6294812A2B5A0AE70AC6EAB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1140" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council may move to close meeting for annual report discussions", "summary": "The council will consider a motion to close the remainder of the meeting to the public. The closure would allow discussion of items that fall under Section 90(1)(l) of the Community Charter, specifically the preparation of the annual municipal report. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/176685/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A3B1CEAD6E404AE6900B81515DE43EB3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1143" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt bylaws and approve contracts for waste, recreation, and maintenance services", "summary": "The District of Sparwood Council will consider adopting bylaws for waste management and recreation fees, along with authorizing contracts for court services, janitorial work, and pavement marking. The meeting agenda also includes the resignation of Mayor David Wilks and the adoption of the 2025 draft financial statements.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/176692/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=0A57F1A549FB42A19FD40035B230CA1D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1096" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council will consider a motion to close the meeting to the public", "summary": "The Sparwood Council will conduct its regular procedural business, including a call to order and approval of the agenda. Council members will consider a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(a) concerning personal information. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/document/176147/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2031%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=3078BBFD807D4331984B5EEAE0BBA1BC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1145" } ] }