Taylor public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This is a special council meeting that was called to order, had its notice waived, and then moved into a closed session under the Community Charter for labour or employee relations. No public business was conducted; the agenda was otherwise entirely procedural with no reports, bylaws, or new business.
- Notice of meeting waived by unanimous vote (Resolution #213/2024)
- Agenda adopted as presented (Resolution #214/2024)
- Closed meeting authorized under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) and (n) (Resolution #215/2024)
- Meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m. after closed session
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports, including renewing a license of occupation for the northern island of Peace Island Park, proposed changes to the Peace Island Park Bylaw and Policy, and results of a dog park survey. The meeting also includes departmental updates from Protective Services and Operations, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- License of occupation renewal for northern island of Peace Island Park (File 8006949), expiring April 26, 2025, with ~$250 application fee
- Peace Island Park Bylaw review (last adopted 2016) and proposed policy changes
- Dog park survey results presented
- Protective Services update: 189 fire calls in 2024, dog/cat tags at $5.00 until Jan 31, 2025
- Operations update: new plow/sand truck arriving Feb 2025, WWTP centrifuge contract awarded to Carver Construction
Regular Council
The District of Taylor Council will discuss 2025 Mayor and Council appointments and review the 2024 financial report. The meeting also includes final readings for several bylaws regarding community, park, water, sewer, and garbage fees.
- Final reading and adoption of Community Services Summer User Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 889, 2024
- Final reading and adoption of Parks and Facilities Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 890, 2024
- Final reading and adoption of Water, Sewer, and Garbage Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 891, 2024
- Final reading and adoption of Consolidated Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 892, 2024
- Discussion of 2025 - 2026 Mayor and Council Appointments
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a housing needs assessment, departmental updates, a financial report, and a policy review for Peace Island Park. The housing assessment projects a need for 71 new housing units over five years and 273 over 20 years. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations and other matters.
- Housing Needs Assessment: 71 units needed in 5 years, 273 in 20 years
- 2024 Financial Report: January 1 - October 31
- Peace Island Park Policy and Bylaw Review
- Community Services and Corporate Services departmental updates
- Closed meeting for labour relations (Community Charter Section 90)
Regular Council
The District of Taylor Council will consider the 2025 Human Resources budget and proposed amendments to various benefits and fee policies. The meeting also includes discussions on community donations and several contract awards.
- 2025 Human Resources Budget consideration
- Proposed Benefits Policy Amendment
- Community Services Summer User Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 889, 2024
- Parks and Facilities Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 890, 2024
- Water, Sewer, and Garbage Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 891, 2024
First Nations Land Acknowledgement Development Committee December 2, 2024
The First Nation Land Acknowledgement Development Committee is meeting to discuss a draft land acknowledgement statement and related procedural questions. The draft was previously presented to Council and sent for external feedback. The committee will also consider hosting an Elders' event or Treaty 101 session and securing funds for ongoing engagement.
- Draft land acknowledgement text for Treaty 8 territory
- Discussion on when the acknowledgment should be made and whether a procedural bylaw is needed
- Possible Elders' event or Treaty 101 session
- Securing funds for engagement with neighboring communities
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to fees and charges bylaws, the 2025-2029 capital plan, a benefits policy amendment, and the 2025 HR budget. They will also receive departmental updates from Protective Services and Operations, and consider a development variance permit application. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and other confidential matters.
- Review of Fees and Charges Bylaws for 2025, including water, sewer, garbage, parks, and community services fees
- 2025-2029 Proposed Capital Plan
- Proposed Benefits Policy Amendment
- 2025 Human Resources Budget Consideration
- Development Variance Permit Application 02-2024
Regular Council
The District of Taylor's Regular Council meeting on November 18, 2024, will consider two staff reports: appointing volunteer trustees to the Taylor Public Library Board and adopting the 2025 Council and Council Committee meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, council reports, and a closed meeting for legal and personnel matters.
- Appoint Julie Roch-Burns and Jaclyn Jones to Taylor Public Library Board for two-year terms (Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2026)
- Appoint Councillor Graziano to Taylor Public Library Board for one-year term (Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2025)
- Adopt 2025 Council and Council Committee meeting schedule, with some meetings on second and fourth Mondays
- Closed meeting under Community Charter for labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, litigation, and closed meeting consideration
First Nations Land Acknowledgement Development Committee November 4, 2024
The First Nations Land Acknowledgement Development Committee is meeting to discuss proposed land acknowledgement recommendations. The committee has drafted four options for Council to consider, and will also discuss upcoming events. No formal resolution is required at this meeting.
- Review of four draft land acknowledgement statements for Council consideration
- Discussion of upcoming events including Cultural Awareness Training and Healing our Families Round Dance at Saulteau Cultural Centre
- Adoption of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes with an amendment
- Staff report by Mike Whalley, Interim Deputy Corporate Officer, on proposed land acknowledgement recommendations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive departmental updates and discuss capital projects, including the Jarvis Jumpstart and street lighting plans. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a possible closed session for confidential matters.
- Jarvis Jumpstart – Capital Budget
- Street Lighting – Capital Plan
- Community Services Departmental Update
- Corporate Services Departmental Update
- Closed meeting for labour, property, and legal matters
Regular Council
The Taylor District Council is meeting to hear presentations and consider requests, including a noise bylaw variance for a wedding at Peace Island Park and a fee waiver for the Taylor Elementary School PAC Christmas Market. Council will also review correspondence on a mental health accord and grant opportunities, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Noise variance request for wedding at Peace Island Park pavilion until 2am on May 10, 2025
- Fee waiver request for Taylor Elementary School PAC Christmas Market at Taylor Community Hall
- Presentation from Spirit of the Peace Powwow Society
- Correspondence on Mental Health and Addictions Accord from NCLGA
- 2025 Council and Council Committee Meeting Schedule