Tumbler Ridge, BC

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee will hear two delegations: the Grizzly Valley Saddle Club requesting a resolution of support for its capital improvement project (fencing, barns, indoor arena), and the Tweed Peace Project presentation. The committee will also discuss the Admin-29 Room Bookings Policy and consider forwarding it to a Regular Council meeting for adoption. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Grizzly Valley Saddle Club requests Council support for funding applications for facility upgrades (fencing, barns, indoor arena)
• Tweed Peace Project presentation to Council
• Discussion of Admin-29 Room Bookings Policy and possible referral to Regular Council
• Adoption of July 14, 2026 committee minutes

Special Meeting of Council

Council will vote on supporting a grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for up to $300,000 toward a $1.05M covered driving range and golf cart storage facility at the Tumbler Ridge Golf and Country Club. They will also discuss golf tournament fee structure following a public inquiry, and consider appointing a Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 general local election.

• Support resolution for NDIT grant of up to $300,000 for covered driving range and golf cart storage facility (total project cost $1,047,800)
• Discussion of golf tournament package fees after delegation from Industrial Metal Works and TR Cares
• Appointment of Katherine Stelfox as Deputy Chief Election Officer for 2026 General Local Election
• Two requests from TR Days Society for Municipal Significance Designation: Conuma Resources 10th Anniversary Celebration (Aug 22 & 29) and TR Strong Benefit Concert & Fall Fair (Sep 5)

Regular Meeting of Council

Tumbler Ridge Council will decide whether to adopt the Trails & Outdoor Recreation Strategy and approve a grant application for up to $300,000 toward a covered driving range and golf cart storage facility. Delegations include requests for a dental care day proclamation and facility funding for the Grizzly Valley Saddle Club.

• Adopt Tumbler Ridge Trails & Outdoor Recreation Strategy
• Approve NDIT grant application for up to $300,000 for covered driving range and golf cart storage facility
• Proclaim October 10, 2026 as National Dental Care Day
• Approve 2-hour parking limits on Main Street and Front Street
• Adopt TR 58 District-Owned Housing Units Policy

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee will receive a presentation regarding the Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction Program in the Northeast Region. The discussion includes potential future projects near Tumbler Ridge, such as Flatbed Creek and industrial areas.

• Ministry of Forests presentation on Northeast Region wildfire risk reduction
• Review of District-Owned Housing Units Policy
• Report on Women's Golf Week 2026
• Council Administration 2026 budget-to-actual review as of June 30

Regular Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider approving the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and the 2025 District Annual Report. They will also discuss council onboarding/orientation, a friendly wager with Taber for Kraft Hockeyville, and a request to designate the Rise & Vibe Festival as an event of municipal significance. The meeting will close to the public for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• Approve 2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), including audited financials and remuneration schedules
• Approve 2025 District of Tumbler Ridge Annual Report
• Discuss 2026-2030 Council onboarding and orientation plan
• Kraft Hockeyville friendly wager with Town of Taber involving jersey exchange
• Request to designate Rise & Vibe Festival as event of municipal significance for liquor permit

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee will review updated policies for Admin 45 storage spaces and amend Grant-in-Aid and Fee for Service policies. The committee will also receive updates on community recovery and cultural safety initiatives.

• Admin 45 Storage Spaces Policy adoption
• Grant-in-Aid and Fee for Service policy amendments
• Community Recovery Update
• Cultural Safety Graphic Visualization Implementation
• Storage fees: Single locker $100/year, Double $200/year, Bleacher $350/year

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide whether to adopt the Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 763 and endorse the Peace Region Major Event Mutual Aid Agreement. They will also discuss 2026 UBCM minister meetings and consider waiving a recreation pass policy procedure. A notice of motion seeks reimbursement for the mayor's dinner for school district staff.

• Adoption of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 763
• Endorsement of Peace Region Major Event Mutual Aid Agreement
• Discussion on 2026 UBCM minister meetings
• Notice of motion to reimburse Mayor Krakowka for dinner at Don's Diner
• Correspondence from District of Saanich requesting dedicated provincial funding for housing targets

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will give first, second, and third readings to the Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 763. They will also ratify a 10-year partnership agreement with BC to manage Flatbed Falls Trail. Delegations will hear from the Sportsmans Association, Northern Lights College, and the Community Forest. A proclamation for National AccessAbility Week is up for approval.

• Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 763, 2026 – three readings
• Recreation Sites and Trails BC Partnership Agreement for Flatbed Falls Trail (10-year term)
• Delegation from Tumbler Ridge Sportsmans Association on security deposit clause
• Proclamation of National AccessAbility Week (May 31–June 6)
• Correspondence requesting reconsideration of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School demolition

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Tumbler Ridge Council will receive a presentation from KPMG on the 2025 audited financial statements and vote on their approval. The statements show a clean audit, an annual surplus of $10.6 million, and total accumulated surplus of $106.7 million.

• KPMG presentation of 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• Clean audit opinion issued
• Annual surplus of $10.6 million
• Total accumulated surplus of $106.7 million
• Tangible capital assets of $55.1 million

Special Meeting of Council

The council will adopt the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw. The financial plan sets property tax revenue at $18,044,530, a 5.26% increase from 2025. Capital projects for 2026 total $13,935,190. Various property class tax rates are set, with Major Industry at 125.24350 per $1,000 assessed value.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 761
• Adoption of 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 762
• Property tax revenue increase of 5.26% to $18,044,530
• $13,935,190 in capital projects planned for 2026
• Tax rate for Major Industrial class: 125.24350 per $1,000 assessed value

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee will discuss a new consolidated Draft Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw. This document merges previous bylaws regarding election conduct and mail ballot procedures to align with 2025 legislative updates. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• Review of Draft Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw (consolidated version)
• Closed session regarding acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land

Special Meeting of Council

The Tumbler Ridge Council will adopt the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 760, 2026, which updates user fees for recreation facilities, golf course services and other municipal amenities. The bylaw received first and second readings on April 20, 2026 and a third reading on May 4, 2026, and is recommended for adoption at this special meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, a question‑and‑answer period, and adjournment.

• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 760, 2026
• Locker rental rates increased by 10%
• We Love Kids Day admission set to $10.00 flat rate
• Golf membership and green fees increased by 12%; 9‑hole cart rental $25.00, 18‑hole $44.00
• Electric golf cart storage revised to $600.00 annually

Regular Meeting of Council

The Tumbler Ridge Council meeting will consider several bylaw readings, notably the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 760, the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 761, and the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 762. It will also discuss a development variance permit for 167 Peace River Crescent and a proposal to include driving range usage with an annual membership. These items will be voted on or received for discussion during the session.

• Third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 760, 2026
• First, second, and third readings of 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 761, 2026
• First, second, and third readings of 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 762, 2026
• Authorization of Development Variance Permit DVP #2026‑02 for 167 Peace River Crescent (front setback to 4.27 m for a 4' × 7' boot room)
• Report on inclusion of driving range usage with an annual membership (discussion item)

Budget Meeting of Council

The council is reviewing 2026 tax rate options. Staff recommend reducing the transfer to reserves to offset a non-market change loss, resulting in a 5.26% tax increase for most property classes. The council will also consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw.

• 5.26% uniform tax increase for all property classes except utilities
• Transfer to general reserve reduced to $4,703,206
• Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 761
• Draft Tax Rates Bylaw No. 762
• Public question and answer period (15 minutes)

Budget Meeting of Council

Council is continuing its discussion of the 2026-2030 budget package. The proposed budget includes a 5.26% tax increase for 2026 and new debt for a fire hall. Council will review updated figures and may make adjustments.

• Proposed 5.26% tax increase for 2026
• New debt of up to $6.25M for fire hall in 2027
• Special projects budget of $5.75M in 2026
• Operating budget increase of 13.85% to $21.6M
• Continuation of budget discussion from previous meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It will read the Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 760 three times for adoption. Delegations include correspondence on temporary foreign worker program changes, mental‑health conference, and resident concerns about fee increases. A Healthcare Task Force report on a PRA program will be received for information.

• First, second, and third reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 760 for adoption
• Healthcare Task Force Committee recommendation – follow‑up for PRA program to provincial government (information/discussion)
• Correspondence from City of Dawson Creek regarding Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes
• Resident letters raising concerns about fee and charge increases
• Correspondence from City of Fort St. John about a May 21 mental‑health conference

Budget Meeting of Council

Council will discuss the proposed 2026-2030 budget, which includes a 5.26% tax increase for 2026. They will also consider funding for two pathway paving projects and a golf cart storage facility. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal advice.

• 5.26% property tax increase proposed for 2026
• Debt proposed for fire hall ($870k in 2026, $6.25M in 2027, $4.8M in 2028) and town hall ($3M in 2028)
• $25,500 for paving pathway from Hartford Court to RCMP Detachment
• $98,150 for paving pathway on Monkman Way to Spieker Ave
• Discussion of Golf Cart Storage and Covered Driving Range Facility project

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee is discussing a report comparing Tumbler Ridge's community services fees (e.g., racquet courts, lockers, stages, equipment rentals) with those of Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Taylor. Staff recommend some increases (e.g., 10% for lockers) and no change to others. The meeting will also close to discuss confidential negotiations with the provincial or federal government.

• Review of Community Services fees and charges for recreation, lockers, stages, and equipment rentals
• Recommendation to increase locker rental fees by 10%
• No increase recommended for racquet court, stage, or miscellaneous rental fees
• Closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b)(i) of the Community Charter for negotiations with government

Regular Meeting of Council

At the April 7, 2026 regular council meeting, Council will adopt the agenda and prior meeting minutes, consider a consent agenda, and review several new business items. The agenda includes a review and adoption of amendments to the Admin 42 marquee rental policy, a request to issue Development Variance Permit #2026‑01 for 252 Peace River Crescent, the appointment of an acting corporate officer, and approval of travel expenses for Mayor Krakowka's ministerial meetings in Victoria. Additional items include delegations from the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association and the BC Rural Health Network.

• Adopt amendments to the Admin 42 Marquee Rental Policy
• Authorize Development Variance Permit #2026‑01 for 252 Peace River Crescent to allow a porch projection up to 2.465 m
• Appoint Lisa Scott as Acting Corporate Officer during extended absences of the regular officer
• Approve travel expenses for Mayor Krakowka to attend ministerial meetings in Victoria, April 20‑24 2026 (funded from the Council Travel Budget)
• Receive delegations from the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association and BC Rural Health Network

Budget Meeting of Council

The council will receive the 2026‑2030 Budget Package for discussion, which includes a projected tax increase of up to 5.26% in 2026 and outlines debt financing for a new fire hall and town hall. A proposal for a Golf Cart Storage and Covered Driving Range Facility will be presented for information. The meeting also includes a resolution to close the session under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter.

• 2026‑2030 Budget Package covering operating and capital expenses
• Forecasted tax increase: 5.26% in 2026, decreasing to 2.52% by 2030
• Debt proceeds: Fire Hall $870,000 (2026), $6,250,000 (2027), $4,800,000 (2028); Town Hall $3,000,000
• Golf Cart Storage and Covered Driving Range Facility project (information only)
• Resolution to close meeting under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter

Special Meeting of Council

The Tumbler Ridge Council will review a draft Memorandum of Understanding and fee schedule for the Northeast BC Community Foundation's Community Resiliency Fund. It will also authorize up to $15,000 from the Initiatives budget for Kraft Hockeyville promotional activities. Additional items include a Foundry BC delegation presentation, a judicial review coalition update from the Town of View Royal, and a resolution to close part of the meeting to the public for labour‑relations discussions.

• Review draft MOU, Terms of Reference, and administration fee scenarios for the Northeast BC Community Foundation Community Resiliency Fund
• Authorize up to $15,000 from the Initiatives budget for Kraft Hockeyville promotions, activities, and celebrations
• Foundry BC delegation (Colleen Purcka) to share information about virtual mental‑health services
• Receive correspondence from Sid Tobias, Mayor of Town of View Royal, on Judicial Review Coalition and provincial housing legislation
• Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(c) of the Community Charter for labour‑relations discussions

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will discuss and vote on several new business items, including adopting a Birthday/Anniversary Recognition Policy and appointing Adriana Alves as Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election. The meeting also includes approval of a $1,670.48 fee waiver for the Tumbler Ridge Minor Hockey Association’s annual banquet at the Community Centre Arena on April 25, 2026. Additional reports will be received on Volunteer Appreciation Week and the 2026 Tumbler Ridge Public Library budget.

• Adopt EO-11 Birthday/Anniversary Recognition Policy
• Appoint Adriana Alves as Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election
• Approve a $1,670.48 fee waiver for Tumbler Ridge Minor Hockey’s annual banquet (April 25, 2026)
• Receive report on Volunteer Appreciation Week for discussion
• Receive 2026 Tumbler Ridge Public Library budget presentation

Budget Meeting of Council

The Tumbler Ridge Council will adopt the meeting agenda and then receive the 2026‑2030 Draft Budget Package for review. The package outlines a projected 5.64% property‑tax increase for 2026 and details proposed debt financing for a new fire hall and town hall. Council members will discuss the budget figures and related financial plans before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Receive 2026‑2030 Draft Budget Package for review
• Forecasted property‑tax increase of 5.64% for 2026
• Proposed debt proceeds: Fire Hall $870,000, $6,250,000, $4,800,000; Town Hall $3,000,000
• Special projects spending increase to $5,722,494 in 2026

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 'Let's Talk' town hall schedule and a marquee rental policy. The body will also review and direct amendments for two bylaws regarding elections and mail ballot procedures.

• Review of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 710, 2022
• Review of Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 711, 2022
• Discussion of 2026 'Let's Talk' Town Hall date selections
• Review of Admin 42 Marquee Rental Policy

Special Meeting of Council

Council will receive a staff report on extending the ice season at the Tumbler Ridge Recreation Centre until April 12, 2026. The council will consider waiving the Arena 5 – Ice Installation Policy and approving the extension to support a youth hockey skills session on April 11, 2026. The extension would incur additional operating costs estimated at $7,581.17, including $2,200 for a dedicated CIMCO shutdown trip.

• Request to extend arena ice season at the Tumbler Ridge Recreation Centre until April 12, 2026
• Proposed waiver of the Arena 5 – Ice Installation Policy
• Estimated additional operating costs of $7,581.17 for the two‑week extension
• CIMCO shutdown cost of $2,200 if a dedicated trip is required
• Youth hockey skills session planned for April 11, 2026

Regular Meeting of Council

The District Council will consider several policy updates, including adopting a municipal ticketing amendment bylaw and amending the district scholarship and privacy policies. It will vote on a $3,089.86 fee waiver for the 2026 TRORA Golf Tournament and authorize a service agreement with the Northeast BC Community Foundation to manage donations from the February 10 TRSS incident. Additional items include appointing an alternate director to the Peace River Regional District board and setting a 30‑day half‑mast flag period after the recent tragic event.

• Adopt Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 759, 2026
• Amend EO‑10 District of Tumbler Ridge Scholarship Policy
• Approve $3,089.86 fee waiver for the 2026 TRORA Golf Tournament
• Authorize service agreement with Northeast BC Community Foundation for TRSS incident donations
• Appoint Councillor Chris Norbury as alternate director to the Peace River Regional District Board

Regular Meeting of Council

Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Policies and Priorities Committee will receive several reports for discussion, including the 2025 FireSmart program update and the Healthcare Task Force recommendations. It will consider amendments to the District scholarship policy (EO‑10) and the Information Privacy policy (TR‑54) and forward them to Council for adoption. A major agenda item is the presentation of the interior renovation and upgrade project for the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre at 340 Front St., covering 779 m² of interior space.

• Community Centre interior renovations and upgrade (340 Front St., 779 m²) presented by Place Architect Ltd.
• FireSmart Program Update 2025 report for discussion
• EO‑10 District of Tumbler Ridge Scholarship Policy amendments forwarded for adoption
• TR‑54 Information Privacy Policy amendments forwarded for adoption
• Healthcare Task Force Committee Recommendations – Terms of Reference report for discussion

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will conduct first, second, and third readings of Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 759, 2026. The meeting also includes decisions to update signing authorities, approve a $1.00 nominal license for the Lions Club, renew a two‑year lease for the Youth Services Society, and increase the Healthcare Task Force recruitment budget from $10,000 to $20,000. Additional items include discussion of grant‑in‑aid applications, a recommendation to advocate for changes to the PRA program, and a decision not to hold a by‑election following Councillor Dusseault’s resignation.

• Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 759 – first, second, and third readings
• Signing authority updates: add Justin Wetherill and Denis Bento; delete Ken Klikach
• License of Occupation for Tumbler Ridge Lions Club – $1.00 fee, ~42 m², five‑year term
• Renewal of two‑year lease agreement with Tumbler Ridge Youth Services Society
• Healthcare Task Force budget increase from $10,000 to $20,000