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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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/65516/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2010%20.pdf?handle=E0B64ABD670341D8A2756EADF2EA34D7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=525" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider $300K grant for covered driving range and golf cart storage", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/65485/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=DB1718B546054B9D93D403FE50F31635", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=545" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to adopt Trails & Outdoor Recreation Strategy and approve $300,000 grant application", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/65399/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=ED98720D2C4A4C2DB13FDCDE9ABF4F93", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=511" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Ministry of Forests to present wildfire risk reduction plans", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/65184/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2014%20.pdf?handle=44559C3395E44A00949A0D441908CF39", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=524" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=510" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve 2025 annual report and financial statements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64839/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A02BE071F948466EBABE0E7A76324B1D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=543" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss storage policy and fee changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64813/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2016%20.pdf?handle=BD476FFFF45448899C22771926F33779", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=523" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Peace Region Major Event Mutual Aid Agreement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64568/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CB029C05D22E4BC09704479C73144834", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=509" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider election bylaw and Flatbed Falls trail deal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64410/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F64EC58529134CD680B6CB03FF7BC6C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=508" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve 2025 audited financial statements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64261/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2015%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C307FB5E33234680B5B5B1A9D7610D89", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=542" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to adopt 5-year financial plan and 2026 tax rates, property tax up 5.26%", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64143/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9F76239D8E8C47719DB9E8F757BE89F2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=541" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review consolidated elections and voting bylaw", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/64164/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2011%20.pdf?handle=5D0AD5F97FC5445E98F72E1022EDA7E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=522" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council adopts Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 760, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/63588/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1782514C6CBB4061BF32AB95E3808CA2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=540" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council will read and adopt multiple bylaws, including the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/63276/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=754FA3E430464BEDB3936AF248249E73", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=507" }, { "date": "2026-05-01", "body": "Budget Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to decide on 5.26% property tax increase for 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/63241/Budget%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2001%20May%202026.pdf?handle=09F969D9AF1547A2B89F5E4AAD3EB95E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=539" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Budget Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council continues debate on 2026-2030 budget with 5.26% tax hike", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/63034/Budget%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E72384C8D5464F0D94B8FAA1E88F6240", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=538" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 760)", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62881/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CB9C1FC9C76E471096540E418416BBB5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=506" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Budget Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council continues 2026-2030 budget with 5.26% tax increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62726/Budget%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=F0AE7789FD8D49B4A712D65BAE45E9FA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=535" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee reviews recreation fees compared to other towns", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62674/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2013%20.pdf?handle=60F32DE9950547B2B04280A8277CEC52", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=521" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve a development variance for 252 Peace River Crescent", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62547/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=531DB5DCB762423CA70D1E8004D80D31", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=505" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Budget Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss the 2026‑2030 budget package and related tax increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62435/Budget%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2031%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=69902DE82CA34AA39085C63969307199", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=532" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider $15,000 for Kraft Hockeyville promotions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62391/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2030%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=0D0B5368A5C04B78A3D4378ECCA2AA50", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=533" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve $1,670.48 fee waiver for Minor Hockey banquet", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62212/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2016%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6A73AC81249E4BA3B3EEBA2E86C1795F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=504" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Budget Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to receive and review the 2026‑2030 Draft Budget Package", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62202/Budget%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2010%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=5FE30CAC135240298711B614F7349173", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=531" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Tumbler Ridge committee to review election and voting bylaws", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/62104/Policies%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%2009%20.pdf?handle=2EB0FF5495E64204BFA3C4B161C50F71", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=520" } ] }