Telkwa public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear staff reports, and take up the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 794, 2025 for first, second and third reading. Items include a grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, the 2025 Artisan Festival report, and a proposal for a new TELUS wireless tower with an $8,000 annual lease. Public comment will address Telkwa Coal’s land‑donation idea and concerns about a used Vactor truck purchase.
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 794, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Letter 0558 – UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025 grant application
- Letter 0559 – 2025 Artisan Festival report
- TELUS wireless tower proposal – $8,000 per year lease, 30‑year term
- Public comment on Telkwa Coal land‑donation idea and Vactor truck purchase
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Village Council will adopt the Financial Plan for 2025‑2029 (Amendment Bylaw No. 793) after first, second and third readings. It will also approve merging the current $175,000 fleet budget into a new Fleet Management and Acquisition category and direct staff to proceed with capital works on Tower Street and Woodland Drive while a road master plan is pending. Staff will be tasked to explore grant funding for Woodland and Barbeque Playgrounds for inclusion in the future capital plan. A Call to Action #71 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be discussed.
- Adoption of Financial Plan for 2025‑2029, Amendment Bylaw No. 793 (first‑third reading)
- Merge current fleet budget of $175,000 into Fleet Management and Acquisition
- Proceed with Tower Street and Woodland Drive capital works pending road master plan
- Explore grant funding for Woodland and Barbeque Playgrounds for future capital plan
- Discussion of Call to Action #71 regarding Aboriginal children death records
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss a financial plan amendment and several infrastructure recommendations. The body is considering capital works for Tower St. and Woodland Rd. and the merging of a $175,000 fleet budget.
- Financial Plan for 2025 to 2029, Amendment Bylaw No. 793, 2025
- Proposed merging of $175,000 fleet budget for Fleet Management and Acquisition
- Proposed Capital Works for Tower St. and Woodland Rd.
- Grant funding exploration for Woodland and Barbeque Playgrounds
- Preliminary Budget and Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) Allocation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a staff report from the Director of Finance (Letter 0543) covering the preliminary budget discussion and the allocation from the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Staff report: Preliminary Budget Discussion and Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance allocation (Letter 0543)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will meet to discuss a presentation on the Main Water Supply Well, a request to purchase a 2007 Vactor Truck, and a proposal for a 2025 Pop-Up Shop pilot project. The meeting will also cover a request to include a rural property into the fire protection area.
- Presentation on Main Water Supply Well work
- Request to purchase 2007 Vactor Truck
- Proposal for 2025 Pop-Up Shop pilot project
- Request to include 11863 Hislop Rd into Telkwa Rural Fire Protection Area
- 2025 Business Walk Report Findings
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to adopt the Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 791, the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, and a Water Conservation Plan Policy. Staff will also present budget amendment requests for the Public Works and Fire Departments.
- Adoption of Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 791
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792
- Public Works 2025 Budget Amendment Request
- Fire Department 2025 Budget Amendment Request
- Official Community Plan Update
Regular Meeting of Council
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and consider staff reports including a grant for a wheelchair‑accessible swing and a water‑treatment plant expansion. It will review and vote on three bylaws/policies: Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 791, Travel Expense Policy #2025‑030, and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792. The council will also decide on a development variance for 1251 Coalmine Rd and approve the NDIT Community Spaces Grant of $22,388.81.
- First‑through‑third reading of Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 791
- Adoption of Travel Expense Policy #2025‑030 for council members, officers and employees
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025
- Approval of $22,388.81 NDIT Community Spaces Grant for wheelchair‑accessible swing at the BBQ Grounds
- Approval of Development Variance Permit for 1251 Coalmine Rd (setback reductions)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss a Development Variance Application for 1251 Coalmine Rd. Staff reports will be presented on a NDIT Community Spaces Grant funding application, a mobile‑season food vendor update, and two Strategic Priorities Fund streams (Capital Infrastructure and Capacity Building). The agenda also includes a discussion of Call to Action #67 and an update on the multi‑sport outdoor courts project.
- Development Variance Permit – 1251 Coalmine Rd
- Funding Application – NDIT Community Spaces Grant
- Mobile‑Season Food Vendor Update
- Strategic Priorities Fund – Capital Infrastructure Stream
- Strategic Priorities Fund – Capacity Building Stream
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will adopt the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025. Staff reports include a postponed review of the Telkwa Village Streets and Roads Condition Assessment (Ltr 0490) and updates on waste‑water regulation modernization (Ltr 0502) and a letter to the Premier about the PNG audit (Ltr 0503). The agenda also contains a multi‑sport outdoor courts update and discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #66.
- Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025
- Postponement of Telkwa Village Streets and Roads Condition Assessment (Ltr 0490) to this meeting
- Correspondence on Modernization of Wastewater Regulations – UBCM Resolution (Ltr 0502)
- Letter to the Premier regarding Pacific Northern Gas audit (Ltr 0503)
- Multi‑Sport Outdoor Courts update
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss a condition assessment for village streets and roads and a boundary expansion for the Tyee Mobile Home Park. Council is also considering the adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025.
- Boundary expansion of the Tyee Mobile Home Park
- Telkwa Village Streets and Roads Condition Assessment and Improvement
- Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025
- Request for in-kind use of Community Hall and BBQ Grounds for 113th Annual Telkwa BBQ
- Review of 2024 Annual Report Draft and Statement of Financial Information 2024
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will consider the third reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025. It will also adopt the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 788, 2025 and the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 789, 2025. Additional items include approval of a $10,000 Northern Health Imagine Grant (with $5,000 supplemental funding) and issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 01‑25 to reduce a mobile‑home setback from 8 m to 4.3 m.
- Third reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 790, 2025
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 788, 2025
- Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 789, 2025
- Approval of Northern Health Imagine Grant: $10,000 plus $5,000 supplemental funding for a bicycle ramp
- Development Variance Permit No. 01‑25 to vary zoning setback from 8 m to 4.3 m for a mobile home
Special Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will adopt the meeting agenda and note that there are no minutes to adopt. A staff report will present Letter 0476 from the Director of Operations recommending contracts for new multi‑sport outdoor courts. Council will also discuss Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #64 regarding religious education in publicly funded schools. No other business is listed.
- Letter 0476 – award recommendations for Multi‑Sport Outdoor Courts contracts
- Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #64
- Adoption of agenda (procedural)
- Public comment period
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council adopted several bylaws, including the Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement Reserve Bylaw No. 786, the Water Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 787, and completed readings of the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 788 and Tax Rates Bylaw No. 789 for 2025‑2029. The meeting also considered a Development Variance Permit No. 01‑25 and received correspondence on grant programs and infrastructure agreements. All items were recorded as adopted or discussed per the agenda.
- Adoption of Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement Reserve Bylaw No. 786, 2025
- Adoption of Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Amendment Bylaw No. 787, 2025
- Third reading of Financial Plan for 2025‑2029 Bylaw No. 788, 2025
- First, second and third readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 789, 2025
- Discussion of Development Variance Permit No. 01‑25
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss tax rates, water rate amendments, and a 2025-2029 financial plan. The meeting includes reports on child care development, subdivision fees, and community engagement regarding bi-weekly garbage collection.
- Tax Rates Bylaw No. 789, 2025 for first, second, and third readings
- Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Amendment Bylaw No. 787, 2025 for adoption
- Financial Plan for 2025 to 2029 Bylaw No. 788, 2025 for third reading
- Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement Reserve Bylaw No. 786, 2025 for adoption
- Discussion on community engagement outcomes for bi-weekly garbage collection
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will meet to adopt the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and set municipal tax rates. The agenda also includes bylaws for water rate adjustments and a firehall expansion feasibility study.
- Proposed 2025 Municipal Tax Rates
- Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Amendment Bylaw No. 787
- Financial Plan For 2025 To 2029 Bylaw No. 788
- Firehall Expansion Feasibility Study and Design Award
- Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 783
Special Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan, including a proposed 6.5% increase in water rates. The meeting also covers a proposed capital plan and special projects.
- Water rates bylaw amendment for 6.5% increase
- 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan draft
- 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan draft
- 2025 Special Projects listing
- Firehall Expansion Feasibility Study and Design
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will consider and vote on several bylaws, including an amendment to the Official Community Plan, a Development Procedures amendment, and a Fees and Charges bylaw. Staff reports will be presented on fire department budget planning, Indigenous engagement funding, and a fee waiver for the Multi‑Sport Outdoor Courts project. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, public comment, and correspondence.
- Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 778, 2024
- Third reading of Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 783, 2025
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 785, 2025
- Fire Chief Letter 0441 – budget planning for Station Pickup
- Deputy Corporate Officer Letter 0443 – waiver of hall fees for Multi‑Sport Outdoor Courts project
Public Hearing
The Village Council will hold a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 778, 2024. The amendment would replace the current population and demographics section of the 2011 OCP with updated data and housing need projections. The council will discuss projected population growth, housing requirements, and the potential impact of the Tenas mining project on local housing demand. Adoption of the amendment would take effect on the date of adoption.
- Adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 778, 2024
- Replace Section 3.0 “Population and Demographics” in OCP Bylaw 613, 2011
- Present housing need estimates: 68 new units in 5 years, 240 in 20 years
- Discuss population growth scenarios (0.5%, 2.2%, 3%) and age distribution data
- Review impact of Telkwa Mining Limited’s Tenas Project (255 jobs, housing for ~50 families)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss updating the Official Community Plan to reflect current housing needs and population projections. The body will also consider a new Fees and Charges Bylaw and a grant application for FireSmart community funding.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 778, 2024 (Second and Third Reading)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 785, 2025 (First, Second and Third Reading)
- Grant application to Union of BC Municipalities for 2025 FireSmart Community Funding
- Delegation from Bulkley Valley Youth Sport Foundation regarding the Telkwa Multi-Sport Court Project
- Verbal updates on Seniors Housing Application and Highway 16 Well Rehabilitation Project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss staff reports from the Director of Finance. The primary focus is the General Budget, Special, and Capital Draft Budget for 2025-2029.
- Review of Ltr 0437 regarding General Operating Budget, Special and Capital Draft Budget 2025-2029
Regular Meeting of Council
The Telkwa Council will adopt several bylaws, including Procedure Amendment Bylaw 780 and Fire Inspection Bylaw 781 and Fire Rescue Bylaw 782, all at second or third reading. Staff reports on the Village Development Fees Review and the Development Procedures Amendment (Bylaw 783) will be considered. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes adoption and a request to support the Active Transportation Fund application.
- Adopt Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 780, 2025 (third reading)
- Adopt Fire Inspection Bylaw No. 781, 2025 (second and third reading)
- Adopt Fire Rescue Regulations and Maintenance Bylaw No. 782, 2025 (second and third reading)
- Review Development Fees (Letter 0431) from Development Services Coordinator
- First, second and third reading of Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 783, 2025
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss funding for fire protection using COVID-19 funds and review a draft Capital Plan for 2024-2029. The meeting includes readings for three bylaws regarding council procedures, fire inspections, and fire rescue regulations.
- Approval of Fire Protection Budget Planning to be funded by COVID-19 funds
- Review of Draft Capital Plan 2024-2029 and Highway 16 Well Rehabilitation Construction
- Fire Inspection Bylaw No. 781, 2025 (Second and Third Reading)
- Fire Rescue Regulations and Maintenance Bylaw No. 782, 2025 (Second and Third Reading)
- Request to include 15420 and 15428 Lawson Road into the Telkwa Rural Fire Protection Area
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear two staff reports from the Director of Finance: one on fire protection budget planning (Ltr 0423) and another on capital plan updates and budget planning (Ltr 0424). The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Director of Finance report Ltr 0423 – Fire Protection Budget Planning
- Director of Finance report Ltr 0424 – Capital Plan Updates and Budget Planning
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa council will conduct first, second, and third readings of Fire Inspection Bylaw No. 781, 2025 and Consolidated Bylaw No. 782, 2025 covering fire rescue regulations and maintenance. It will also review correspondence requesting the addition of 15420 and 15428 Lawson Road to the Telkwa Rural Fire Protection Area and a bylaw amendment for the Smithers and Area Victims' Services establishment. An update on the 2025 Field of Dreams Capital Grant Program will be provided.
- Fire Inspection Bylaw No. 781, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Consolidated Bylaw No. 782, 2025 – fire rescue regulations and maintenance – first, second and third reading
- Request to include 15420 & 15428 Lawson Rd in the Telkwa Rural Fire Protection Area (Ltr 0416)
- Smithers and Area Victims' Services Service Establishment Bylaw Amendment No. 2058, 2024 (Ltr 0417)
- 2025 Field of Dreams Capital Grant Program – application update
Regular Meeting of Council
The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss infrastructure updates, funding applications, and a budget increase for a new garbage truck. The meeting includes a first and second reading of a council procedure amendment bylaw.
- Proposed $110,000 budget increase for a new garbage truck
- First and second reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw 780, 2025
- Funding application for 2025 UBCM Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training
- Update on the Highway 16 Well Request for Proposal process
- Staff report on concerns with the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw