Telkwa public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will hear a presentation from Watt Consulting regarding the Active Transportation Network Plan. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on budget updates, asset management, and several bylaw readings.
- Active Transportation Network Plan delegation
- Cemetery Amendment Bylaw No. 756, 2022 (Third Reading)
- Financial Plan 2022 to 2026 Amendment Bylaw No. 757, 2022 (Adoption)
- Floodplain Management Amendment Bylaw No. 758, 2022 (Third Reading)
- Sign Bylaw No. 759, 2023 (First and Second Reading)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will review a 2022 budget amendment and updates on the Morris Hill Reservoir Refurbishment Project. The meeting includes first and second readings for cemetery and floodplain management bylaws, as well as a third reading for the 2022-2026 financial plan.
- 2022 Budget Amendment (Ltr 0155)
- Barbeque Grounds Bleachers Project Expansion (Ltr 0156)
- Morris Hill Reservoir Refurbishment Project Update (Ltr 0154)
- Cemetery Amendment Bylaw No. 756, 2022 (First and Second Reading)
- Floodplain Management Amendment Bylaw No. 758, 2022 (First and Second Reading)
Inaugural Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council met for its inaugural session to address administrative transitions. The agenda includes appointing 2023 committees, reviewing the 2022 municipal election ballot account, and discussing a development variance permit for 1598 First St.
- Appointment of 2023 Council Committees and Representatives
- Development Variance Permit application for 1598 First St
- Review of 2022 Municipal Election Ballot Account Report
- Quarterly Fire Chief Report for Q3 2022
- Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action regarding Aboriginal education
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss the Telkwa Tenas Project and the provincial Old Growth Deferral Program. Staff will also present funding applications for business façade improvements and fire fighting turn-out gear.
- Delegation regarding the Telkwa Tenas Project from the Environmental Assessment Office
- Delegation regarding the Old Growth Deferral Program from the Ministry of Forests
- Funding application for the 2023 Business Façade Improvement Program
- Funding application for fire fighting turn-out gear up to $30,000
- Proposed adoption of the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2022
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council is scheduled to hear a delegation from Canfor Houston regarding the draft replacement Forest Stewardship Plan. Additionally, the Fire Chief has proposed the creation of an Emergency Program Coordinator position for the Village.
- Delegation from Canfor Houston regarding Forest Stewardship Plan
- Proposal for Emergency Program Coordinator position
- Second and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2022
- Appointment of Municipal Insurance Association of BC Voting Members
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to hear a delegation regarding a draft Forest Stewardship Plan and discuss a request for support regarding the proposed Telkwa Coal Mine. Staff will also present reports on the Bulkley River flood protection budget and a climate adaptation grant application.
- Delegation from Canfor Houston regarding the draft replacement Forest Stewardship Plan
- Request for support regarding a public meeting for the proposed Telkwa Coal Mine
- Report on the Bulkley River Flood Protection Improvements Budget
- Discussion of the Village of Telkwa Social Media Policy 2022-018
- First reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 755, 2022
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will consider staff reports on 2022 sanitary sewer manhole and service repairs, the Coalmine Road watermain upgrade project tender results, and wastewater lift station pumps. Council will also review a request from the BV Kinsmen for a property tax exemption for the 2023 tax season. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and public comment periods.
- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Manhole and Service Repairs (Ltr 0109)
- Coalmine Road SW Watermain Upgrade Project tender results (Ltr 0110)
- Wastewater Lift Station Pumps (Ltr 0111)
- BV Kinsmen request for tax exemption for 2023 property tax season (Ltr 0108)
- Adoption of minutes from June 21 and June 28, 2022 meetings
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Telkwa Council. Council will consider adopting the Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 754, 2022, and will hear a staff report on a UBCM grant application for extreme heat risk mapping. Council will also review correspondence, including a request from the Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club to use village facilities for the 110th Annual Telkwa BBQ, and will receive the 2021 Annual Report.
- Adoption of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 754, 2022
- Staff report on UBCM Extreme Heat Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning Grant application
- Request from Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club to use BBQ Grounds, Community Hall, and Works Yard for 110th Annual Telkwa BBQ (Sept 2-5, 2022), including waiver of hall rental fee
- Correspondence regarding UBCM resolutions on Hospice Services Funding and Protecting BC Coasts from Acidic Wash Water Dumping
- 2021 Annual Report presented for consideration
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council will consider directing staff to apply for a $1,673,417 UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund grant to replace aging watermains along Highway 16 and build Phase 4 of the Cycle 16 active transportation pathway. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre, a report on purchasing authority, and first three readings of a new Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw. Council will also review correspondence from Canfor and the federal Minister for Rural Economic Development.
- Funding application for $1,673,417 for Highway 16 watermain replacement and Cycle 16 Phase 4 pathway
- Delegation from Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre on facility function and pool expansion
- Report on delegation of purchasing authority
- First, second, and third reading of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 754, 2022
- Correspondence from Canfor on Forest Stewardship Plan and from Minister Stubbs on federal rural funding
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2022, addressing a staff report on traffic congestion at the Museum parking lot, which serves the museum, post office, and ice cream trailer. Council will also hear a delegation about the Flood Mitigation Project by Eddy Park and receive correspondence, including updates from the Telkwa Museum Society and the Smithers Library. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action for discussion.
- Staff report on Museum parking lot congestion, with options including a no parking sign, 30-minute parking limit, and repainting bus stop lines
- Delegation from Philip Davies regarding the Flood Mitigation Project by Eddy Park
- Correspondence from Telkwa Museum Society about operations and AGM
- Smithers Library May 2022 report for information
- Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #4 on Aboriginal child welfare
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider awarding a $104,733 contract for concrete work on the Riverside Accessibility Project, funded by grants, and may approve a budget increase from General Surplus. They will also review two development variance applications and receive the Statement of Financial Information.
- Contract award for Riverside Trail concrete paving: $104,733 (Vihar Construction Ltd.)
- Proposed budget increase of $15,000 from General Surplus for the project
- Development variance application from Blissful Grove Development Ltd.
- Development variance application from Braedyn Deagle
- Statement of Financial Information report from Director of Finance
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, Tax Rates, Revenue Anticipation, and Garbage and Recycling regulations. They will also discuss funding adjustments for an asset management project, a replacement fire engine purchase, and recreation contribution service bylaws from the Regional District. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing election officers.
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2022 (2022-2026)
- Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2022
- Adoption of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022
- Purchase of replacement fire engine (Fire Chief report)
- Funding adjustments for Asset Management Policy, Risk Assessment & Lifecycle Planning Project
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council is deciding on the 2022-2026 financial plan, including a proposed 7% property tax increase for 2022 and 2% increases for 2023-2026, plus water and sewer rate changes. The agenda also includes third reading of a garbage and recycling bylaw, first readings of revenue and tax bylaws, and several staff reports on topics like green burials and a fire hall upgrade. Delegations will address rink maintenance and pad rent on Cottonwood St.
- Recommendation to approve 7% increase in 2022 municipal property tax levy and 2% increases 2023-2026
- 2022 Water Use Rates implemented per Bylaw No. 706, 2020; $1,176 from Water Surplus to balance 2022 Water Fund
- 0% increase in sewer fees for 2022
- Bylaw No. 750, 2022 (Garbage and Recycling) for third reading
- Bylaw No. 752, 2022 (Financial Plan 2022-2026) for first, second, and third reading
Committee of the Whole
The Village of Telkwa Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two staff reports from the Director of Finance: proposed 2022 municipal tax rates and the draft 2022-2026 financial plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion.
- Proposed 2022 municipal tax rates (Letter 0065)
- Draft 2022-2026 financial plan (Letter 0066)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting a new zoning bylaw (No. 747, 2022) and a travel expense policy, as well as giving first and second reading to a garbage and recycling bylaw. They will also receive updates on physician recruitment and an active transportation grant, and discuss correspondence from other municipalities.
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022
- First and second reading of Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 750, 2022
- Adoption of Travel Expense Policy No. 2022-015
- Update on Cycle 16 Trail Society Active Transportation Grant
- Correspondence on physician recruitment and milk container recycling
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council will consider awarding a sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection contract, introduce the new Fire Chief, and give third reading/adoption to the Official Community Plan amendment and Zoning Bylaw. The agenda also includes correspondence on green burials, a trail grant, and other administrative items.
- Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Contract Award (RTC-22-026)
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 746, 2022 for third reading and adoption
- Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 for third reading
- Fire Chief introduction and 2022-2026 Fire Protection Budget discussion
- Funding support for Cycle 16 Trail Society Active Transportation Grant
Public Hearing
The Village of Telkwa is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws: an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment (No. 746, 2022) that updates policies, deletes sections, and corrects errors, and a new Zoning Bylaw (No. 747, 2022) that would replace the existing 2013 zoning bylaw. The hearing is the formal opportunity for residents to comment before council decides on adoption.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 746, 2022: updates language, deletes sections, corrects typos, and adds Map 1A for Agricultural Land Reserve boundaries
- Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022: would repeal and replace Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013
- Policy changes include encouraging (not requiring) solar energy integration, underground utilities, and local food production
- Deletes OCP sections on amendment procedures and required documents
- Adds note clarifying Agricultural Land Commission approval for non-farm uses in ALR
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council will consider amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw (Bylaws 746 and 747) for second reading, approve an engineering contract for the Coalmine Road SW watermain replacement, and discuss funding for upgrading the Old Telkwa Fire Hall #2. Delegations include MLA Nathan Cullen and a request for green burials in the Telkwa Cemetery. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 746, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 for amendment and second reading
- Proposal from Civil North Consulting for Coalmine Road SW watermain replacement at $33,820 plus GST
- Funding opportunity for Old Telkwa Fire Hall #2 building upgrade
- Delegation from Nathan Cullen, MLA Stikine, regarding follow-up with Council
- Delegation regarding green burials in the Telkwa Cemetery
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council is meeting to consider updates to the Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, an economic development information package, and a proposed Dollars to Door Housing Incentive Program policy. They will also hear delegations on human trafficking and a trailer on village property, and review a grant application for emergency preparedness.
- Updates to Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (RTC-22-023)
- Dollars to Door Housing Incentive Program Policy (RTC-22-024)
- Coalmine Road Watermain Upgrade (WTP to Cottonwood) (RTC-22-018)
- UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application (Ltr 0034)
- Delegation from Cathy Peters on child sex trafficking (Ltr 0028)
Regular Meeting of Council
Telkwa Council will consider adopting the 2022 Business Licence Bylaw No. 748 and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 749, both previously read three times. Council will also hear a delegation from Darcy Repen regarding Zoning Bylaw 747, and receive staff reports on topics including the Skeena Region Roundtable, old growth deferrals, a proposed housing incentive policy, and several grant applications.
- Adoption of Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, 2022
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 749, 2022
- Delegation from Darcy Repen regarding Zoning Bylaw 747
- Proposed Dollars to Door Housing Incentive Program policy
- 2022 BC Hydro ReGreening Grant application
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will hear delegations from Wetzin'kwa Community Forest Corporation and Pacific Inland Resources on the BC government's old-growth deferral announcement, and receive a staff report on the same topic. Council will also consider updates to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, a 2021 business walk report, and grant application updates. Several bylaws are scheduled for readings: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 745 (third reading and adoption), OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 746 (first and second reading), Zoning Bylaw No. 747 (first and second reading), Business Licence Bylaw No. 748 (first, second and third reading), and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 749 (first, second and third reading).
- Delegations on BC old-growth deferrals from Wetzin'kwa Community Forest Corporation and Pacific Inland Resources
- Staff report on old-growth policy announcement and deferrals
- Updates to Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 745 for third reading and adoption
- Business Licence Bylaw No. 748 and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 749 for readings
Public Hearing
The Village of Telkwa is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 745, 2021, which would change the zoning of a specific parcel from CD-2 (Comprehensive Development - Hubert Road) to R1 (Residential). The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Council Chambers at 1415 Hankin Avenue. The agenda includes the zoning amendment request, discussion, and adjournment.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 745, 2021 proposes rezoning from CD-2 to R1
- Affected parcel: south half of southeast quarter of Section 35, Township 5, Range 5, Coast District (except Plans 3195, 3301, 4485, and PRP14119)
- Public hearing at 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC