Stewart, BC

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

The District of Stewart Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will consider a temporary use permit renewal for Cambria Gold Mines Inc., receive the Stewart Community Connections Society's 2026 budget and 2025 annual report, and review visitor centre and campground statistics. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Temporary Use Permit renewal for Cambria Gold Mines Inc. (11th Ave)
• NDIT approval of $50,000 for Economic Development Capacity Building
• Stewart Community Connections Society 2026 budget and 2025 annual report
• Visitor Information Centre and Campground statistics comparison
• Closed meeting for personnel and litigation

Regular Council

Regular Council

Council will review several reports including the 2025 Annual Report and a financial summary from the CFO. Discussion items include a fee waiver request for the Portland Canal Education Society and a temporary use permit for the King Edward Hotel.

• Temporary Use Permit application for King Edward Hotel
• Portland Canal Education Society request to waive fees
• UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Application: Bear River Flood Mitigation - Phase 1
• UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Application: Water Trunk Main Planning
• June 2026 Financial Summary report

Regular Council

Regular Council

Le conseil examinera l'adoption du règlement d'exonération fiscale discrétionnaire n° 1040 pour 2026-2027, recevra une mise à jour trimestrielle de Cambria Gold Mines et examinera le rapport sur les informations financières et le rapport annuel de 2025. Une réunion à huis clos est prévue pour discuter des informations personnelles concernant un candidat à un poste municipal.

• Règlement d'exonération fiscale discrétionnaire n° 1040, 2026, en vue de son adoption
• Mise à jour trimestrielle de Cambria Gold Mines sur les sites Premier et Red Mountain
• Rapport du directeur financier : État des informations financières 2025 (SOFI)
• Rapport de l'assistant administratif : Rapport annuel 2025
• Réunion à huis clos pour les informations personnelles sur un candidat à un poste d'officier municipal, d'employé ou de mandataire

Committee of the Whole

Le Comité plénier entendra une présentation sur les amendements proposés au Plan de communauté officiel (PCO) et au règlement de zonage de Stewart, à la suite d'une réponse de référence de Northern Health. Le personnel recommande l'ajout de politiques sur le logement collaboratif, les logements locatifs pour les travailleurs, la sécurité alimentaire, la surveillance de la qualité de l'air et la préparation aux incendies de forêt. Le conseil examinera également d'autres amendements sur la préservation de l'environnement, le chauffage au bois et les rôles consultatifs pour les jeunes et les aînés.

• Proposition d'amendement pour ajouter une politique sur les modèles de logement collaboratif avec des organisations locales et des Premières Nations
• Proposition d'amendement pour ajouter une politique soutenant les logements locatifs pour les travailleurs de courte durée et de rotation
• Proposition d'amendement pour ajouter un langage de protection de la qualité de l'air dans la section de gestion environnementale
• Proposition d'amendement pour réviser la politique de sécurité communautaire afin d'inclure les incendies de forêt
• Le conseil examinera le retrait de la formulation qui encourage le chauffage au bois en raison des préoccupations liées à la qualité de l'air

Regular Council

Le Conseil discutera et adoptera potentiellement le Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, qui exonère certaines propriétés des taxes municipales. Il recevra également des mises à jour sur les éléments d'action, une demande des Canadian Rangers pour nettoyer le cimetière, et un rapport du CFO sur un investissement MFA. La réunion comprend une séance à huis clos pour l'acquisition de terrains et des conseils juridiques.

• Première lecture du Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw n° 1040.2026 pour 2026-2027
• Demande des Canadian Rangers pour obtenir l'approbation de nettoyer les débris emportés par le vent au cimetière Stewart le 7 juin et de donner le bois
• Rapport du CFO sur une demande d'investissement de la Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) (aucun montant spécifié)
• Note de service sur l'annulation d'une future réunion du Conseil
• Motion pour passer en séance à huis clos concernant l'acquisition/cession de terrains et le privilège avocat-client

Regular Council

Le conseil de Stewart examinera l'adoption du règlement sur le plan financier 2026-2030 et du règlement sur le taux de taxation de 2026. Des délégations informeront le conseil des activités d'exploration de Scottie Resources et de questions relatives au ministère des Transports. La réunion passera également en séance fermée pour des questions de personnel, de disposition de terres et de conseils juridiques.

• Adoption du règlement No. 1038 sur le plan financier 2026-2030
• Adoption du règlement No. 1039 sur le taux de taxation de 2026
• Délégation de Scottie Resources sur les activités d'exploration de 2026
• Délégation du Ministry of Transportation and Transit
• Réunion fermée pour le personnel, la disposition de terres et les conseils juridiques

Regular Council

The Stewart District Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the April 13 meeting, and review the 2025 draft audited financial statements. Council will discuss a proposed harvest at Clements Lake/Bitter Creek and consider a recommendation to purchase a new grader for up to $800,000. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan bylaw (No. 1038) and the 2026 Tax Rate bylaw (No. 1039).

• Recommendation to purchase a new public works grader for a maximum price of $800,000
• Presentation of the 2025 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Proposal for harvesting at Clements Lake/Bitter Creek
• Consideration of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1038
• Consideration of the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1039

Regular Council

The District of Stewart Council will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will receive reports on a grader purchase, the Sienna Networks project, and the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 1038. The council will also hear a delegation request from Sam Zhang of Aggreko and a letter of support for a northern BC blood plasma donor centre.

• Report from DCD – Grader Purchase (R2C-DCD_Grader Purchase 04.09.2026_Final)
• Report from CAO – Sienna Networks (multiple attachments)
• Report from CFO – 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 1038
• Delegation request from Sam Zhang – Aggreko (backup power presentation)
• Letter of support for a blood plasma donor centre (Our Blood Counts)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a report from the Chief Financial Officer on the District of Stewart’s 2026 operational revenues and overall financial position. The report includes a revenue total of $7,586,252, a projected surplus of $450,602, and detailed breakdowns of taxes, grants, fees, and other revenues. It also outlines three taxation rate‑increase scenarios (2.5%, 3.0% and 3.5%) with estimated additional revenues of $112,256, $133,060 and $151,922 respectively. Asset and liability statements show cash and investments of $11,135,991, total liabilities of $1,848,512 and net financial assets of $10,628,814.

• 2026 operational revenue total $7,586,252 and projected surplus $450,602
• Taxation options: 2.5% rate increase could add $112,256; 3.0% could add $133,060; 3.5% could add $151,922
• Cash and investment accounts total $11,135,991 as of year‑end
• Total liabilities $1,848,512, resulting in net financial assets $10,628,814
• Revenue categories include frontage taxes $445,000, grants $395,350, leases $361,000, royalties $155,000, user fees $183,600

Regular Council

The District of Stewart Council will receive an informational update on the Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Plan and consider a motion to close part of the meeting to the public. Staff reports include projects for sewer repair, a long-term development plan amendment, and grant applications for economic development and community resiliency.

• Informational update: Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Plan
• Motion to resolve into closed meeting regarding personal information and land acquisition
• Report from CAO: Sewer Force Main Replacement Project
• Report from CFO: Resource Benefit Alliance Amendment to Long-Term Development Plan
• Report from DCD: UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program Application

Regular Council

The Stewart Council will consider several staff reports, including a $1,500 sponsorship for public skating, a $15,000 renewal of the Destination BC Visitor Services agreement, and a proposal to join the Alliance of Resource Communities. A motion will also be taken to hold part of the meeting in closed session under the Community Charter.

• Motion to resolve part of the meeting into a closed session under Community Charter Section 90.1
• Recommendation to approve a $1,500 sponsorship from Seabridge/KSM Mining ULC for weekly public skate sessions (2025/2026 season)
• Recommendation to authorize renewal of the Destination BC Visitor Services Plan (April 1 2026 – March 31 2027) with $15,000 annual funding
• Proposal for the District to become a member of the Alliance of Resource Communities (membership free)
• Motion to provide staff with contact information to arrange a meeting about an emergency generator for the community

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, receive a report from the CAO, and review the 2026 operational expenditures budget. The budget proposes a 4.18% increase over 2025, driven mainly by higher wages, benefits, training, BCEHS recruitment, and council election costs. The meeting will also note the transfer to reserve figures and other service summaries.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Report from the Chief Administrative Officer
• 2026 operational budget increase of $233,513 (4.18%) over 2025
• Wages, benefits & training increase of $197,400
• BCEHS recruitment cost of $24,000 and council election/training cost of $15,000

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, then review the District’s 2026 operational budget. The budget shows a 4.18% increase ($233,513) over 2025, driven by higher wages, benefits, training, BCEHS recruitment, and election costs. No motions on specific expenditures are listed.

• 2026 budget increase of $233,513 (4.18%) over 2025
• Wages, benefits & training increase of $197,400
• BCEHS recruitment allocation of $24,000
• Council elections and additional training allocation of $15,000
• 2030 borrowing allowance of $500,000 for a firetruck

Regular Council

The District of Stewart is set to vote on renewing a $15,000 annual agreement with Destination BC to fund the Stewart Visitor Centre for the 2026/2027 year. The agenda also includes a request to approve a $1,500 sponsorship from Seabridge/KSM Mining ULC for weekly public skate sessions.

• Renew Destination BC Visitor Services Agreement ($15,000)
• Approve Seabridge/KSM Mining ULC sponsorship for public skate ($1,500)
• Consider Alliance of BC Communities membership
• Closed meeting to discuss preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Receive reports on Age Friendly Grant and LGDP Grant applications

Regular Council

Regular Council

The District of Stewart will consider a proposal from Peter Furlong regarding a centralized biomass heating network. Council will also review a report on the ParticipACTION Grant 2026.

• Delegation presentation by Peter Furlong on biomass district heating
• Report from Director of Community Development on ParticipACTION Grant 2026
• Correspondence regarding the 2026 NCLGA Convention
• Information on the Minerals North Conference 2026 in Smithers

Regular Council

Council will consider a report from the CAO regarding the conclusion of a public consultation for a proposed 37-meter telecommunications tower at 524 6th Ave. The report details the consultation process and requests a building permit for the installation.

• Report on 37-meter tower consultation at 524 6th Ave.
• Request for building permit to replace existing 33-meter tower
• Public consultation period concluded with three email responses received
• Closed meeting to discuss solicitor-client privilege matters
• Discussion on Stewart Tower Consultation

Regular Council

The District of Stewart Council will consider several financial and regulatory actions, including the adoption of Log Handling Reserve Bylaw No. 1037, 2026. It will also approve a $100,000 budget amendment for Granduc Road improvements and transfer $124,202 of past log‑throughput revenues to a dedicated reserve. Additional items include renewing a three‑year lease for the Old Pool Building and recommending an $8,000 grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

• Adopt Log Handling Reserve Bylaw No. 1037, 2026 (three readings)
• Approve $100,000 budget amendment for Granduc Road improvements
• Transfer $124,202 of 2022‑2024 log‑throughput revenues to the Log Throughput Reserve
• Renew three‑year lease with Border Town Residents Society for the Old Pool Building
• Recommend $8,000 grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will present the District's 2026 budget, including reserve fund balances and the debt repayment schedule. Council will discuss repair cost estimates for the pool ($945,000), Salt Shed ($362,000) and Rock Shop ($395,000) over the next three years. A proposal to combine these facilities into a new public works building will also be considered.

• Pool repair estimate $945,000 for the next three years
• Salt Shed repair estimate $362,000 for the next three years
• Rock Shop repair estimate $395,000 for the next three years
• Capital budget includes $7,000,000 for Dike Works
• Equipment & Roads Reserve Fund pending establishment with potential $649,000 funding

Special Council

The council will consider a recommendation to submit an Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grant application to build a bird‑viewing platform with seating and interpretive signage at the pond on the Rainey Creek Municipal Trail. The project would be 50 % grant‑funded, with 90 % of any award paid at the start and the remaining 10 % on completion. If approved, the grant would be included in the district’s 2026 financial plan and the work must be finished by March 31 2027. The recommendation aligns with the district’s strategic plan for recreation and tourism and the official community plan’s goals for trail improvement and natural‑asset preservation.

• Recommendation to approve submitting an Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grant for a bird‑viewing platform on Rainey Creek Municipal Trail
• Project includes a viewing platform, bench seating, and interpretive signage at the pond
• Funding structure: 50 % grant‑funded, 90 % of award paid at project start, 10 % on completion
• Project must be completed by March 31 2027
• Project aligns with strategic plan (Livable Community, Recreation and Tourism) and official community plan objectives for trails and natural assets

Regular Council

The District of Stewart is reviewing updates to its Official Community Plan and Zoning bylaws. Council will also discuss budget amendments, lease renewals, and log handling reserves.

• OCP Bylaw No. 1035, 2026 (for two readings)
• Zoning Bylaw No. 1036, 2026 (for two readings)
• Log handling Reserve Bylaw No. 1037, 2026 (for three readings)
• 2026 Border Town Lease Renewal
• Budget Amendment report from CFO