Stewart public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a proposal to fund a feasibility study for a new boat launch at the Stewart Marina/Harbour. Council will also review new bylaws regarding remuneration, expenses, and officers.
- Proposal to approve $27,000 from the Provisional Budget for a boat launch feasibility study
- Adoption of Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw 1003, 2022
- Report on Officer's Bylaw 1004, 2022
- Delegation from Northern Health regarding physician recruitment and retention
- Delegation from Wildsafe BC regarding Bear Smart Communities
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a 20-year lease agreement for the Stewart Public Library at 501 and 503 5th Avenue. Council will also receive an update on the $500,000 arena refrigeration project and discuss various community appointments and bylaws.
- 20-year lease agreement for Stewart Public Library at 501 and 503 5th Avenue
- Update on $500,000 arena refrigeration package installation
- Adoption of 2023-2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1001, 2022
- Adoption of 2023 Revenue Anticipated Borrowing Bylaw No. 1002, 2022
- Discussion of ice rental fees for non-profit arena user groups
Special Council
Council will consider a request for Councillor Hopi Kamermans Kruchkowski to attend meetings virtually due to medical reasons. The meeting also includes reports on capital projects and correspondence from BC Emergency Health Services.
- Request for Councillor Hopi Kamermans Kruchkowski to participate in meetings virtually until May 1, 2023
- Report on Capital Projects
- Correspondence from BC Emergency Health Services regarding paramedic recruitment
- Call for nominations for NCLGA Director at Large positions
INAUGURAL MEETING
The District of Stewart held its inaugural 2022 meeting to swear in the new Mayor and Council. The meeting included the presentation of the Deputy Mayor schedule and a financial report comparing 2022 budget to actuals.
- Swearing in of Mayor Angela Brand Danuser and six Councillors
- Financial report showing operational expenditures are $655,000 below budget
- Campground operations resulted in approximately $80,000 in unanticipated revenues and expenditures
- 2022 Capital Budget total of $5,865,352 including $530,000 in borrowing
- Planned surplus projects including $500,000 for arena repairs and $400,000 for paving
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review the 2021 Statement of Financial Information and updates on capital projects and budgets. The meeting includes discussions on a new permissive tax exemption bylaw and a revenue anticipated borrowing bylaw.
- Review of 2021 Statement of Financial Information
- 2023-2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw report
- Bylaw 981, 2020 Reserve Fund for Covid-19 Safe Restart Grant Proceeds report
- 2023 Revenue Anticipated Borrowing Bylaw No. 1002, 2022 report
- Stewart Community Connections quarterly update
Regular Council
The District of Stewart is considering a proposal from 6 Point Engineering to develop avalanche hazard development permit area guidelines. This follows a 2018 assessment by Alpine Solutions. The funding for this project is proposed to come from the District's operating budget.
- 6 Point Engineering proposal for avalanche hazard guidelines ($19,690)
- Discussion of avalanche hazard development permit area guidelines
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council is considering a one-year lease extension for Ascot Resources to complete mining equipment cleanup. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring a Director of Community Development and a Director of Operations.
- Renew lease with IDM Mining LTD/Ascot Resources LTD for $10,107 annually
- Hiring of Director of Community Development
- Hiring of Director of Operations (Public Works)
- Project update from Ascot Resources Limited
- Avalanche development guidelines proposal from 6 Point Engineering
Special Council
The District of Stewart is considering the formal appointment of Todd Francis as Chief Administrative Officer and Joanne Molnar as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Council will discuss authorizing a loan to purchase a 2013 Genie Z60/34 boom lift.
- Appointment of Todd Francis as Chief Administrative Officer effective August 22, 2022
- Appointment of Joanne Molnar as Chief Financial Officer effective August 22, 2022
- Authorization of a boom lift purchase from Zuma Lift Service Inc. for up to $80,000
- Authorization of a five-year Municipal Finance Authority loan for the boom lift
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will review a proposed boat launch and parking solution, a loan authorization for new heavy equipment, and a report on the WildSafe BC program. Council will also receive a paving update and hear from WildSafe BC coordinators regarding bear-human conflict management.
- Proposed Stewart Boat Launch & Parking Solution footprint of 3,820 m2
- Loan authorization for a John Deere 644G Loader and 2022 324G Skid Steer
- WildSafe BC Bear Smart Communities program presentation
- CAO Paving Report update
- WildSafe BC Stewart Coordinator delegation
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council will consider a CAO report recommending staff seek bids to pave 8th Avenue & Brightwell, 5th Avenue and Conway (in front of Granmac), Conway and 5th Avenue (beside Granmac), and Dyke Road, using $400,000 allocated in the 2022 budget. Council will also hear a quarterly report from Stewart Community Connections, a strategic planning overview, a WildSafe BC delegation request, and correspondence including Urban Systems project updates and the Stewart Public Library's 2021 annual report. The meeting will close to the public for discussions on personnel, legal, and annual report matters.
- Paving bids for 8th Avenue & Brightwell, 5th Avenue and Conway, Conway and 5th Avenue, and Dyke Road
- $400,000 allocated in 2022 budget for paving and road maintenance
- Stewart Community Connections quarterly report (meals, garden, gym, seniors, grants)
- WildSafe BC delegation request and Bear Smart Communities program
- Strategic Planning Overview and 5-year financial plan
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Regular Council meeting on July 11, 2022, will hear a report from the RCMP, a WildSafe BC update on the Bear Smart program, and a CAO report on UBCM convention attendance. Council will also consider correspondence about a UBCM resolution on library funding. The meeting will close to the public for discussions on personnel, land, and annual report matters.
- Report from Cpl. Derek Rondeau - Stewart RCMP
- Report from Melissa Colwell-Wildsafe BC Stewart Coordinator on Bear Smart program
- CAO report on UBCM Convention attendance, with registration fees from $525 to $785 per person and budget implications of approximately $17,000
- Correspondence re Library Funding UBCM resolution from New Westminster Mayor
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90.1 for personnel, land, and annual report discussions
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Regular Council meeting on June 28, 2022, will consider a report from the CAO recommending Council sign a memorandum of understanding with BC Hydro to study installing an EV fast-charging station. The council will also adopt the minutes from June 13, 2022, and consider adopting Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 998, 2022. The meeting will close to the public for negotiations and annual report discussions.
- Report from CAO recommending Council sign MOU with BC Hydro for EV charging station installation at empty paved lot behind museum building (7th & Columbia)
- BC Hydro proposes 10-year partnership with $0.00 cost for equipment and installation; District provides land
- Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 998, 2022 - for adoption
- Letter from Mayor of Gibsons regarding UBCM resolution on hospice services funding
- Letter from Minister for Rural Economic Development seeking townhall participation
Regular Council
The District of Stewart council is meeting to consider several items, including authorizing a three-year lease renewal with the Border Town Residents Society for the pool building, and allowing Stewart Community Connections Society to manage an Age-Friendly Grant of up to $15,000. The agenda also includes adopting a zoning amendment bylaw and giving three readings to a new election and assent voting bylaw. The meeting will close to the public to discuss personal information and annual report preparations.
- Lease renewal with Border Town Residents Society for pool building, 3-year term at $1/year plus GST
- Authorization for Stewart Community Connections Society to manage Age-Friendly Grant up to $15,000
- Adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 997, 2022
- Three readings of Election & Assent Voting Bylaw No. 998, 2022
- Proposed change of June 27, 2022 Regular Council Meeting date
Regular Council
The District of Stewart council is holding a regular meeting with a delegation from Stewart Community Connections Society presenting its 2021 year-end report and financials, and reports from the Director of Community Development and CAO on community development actions and job postings. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Delegation by Dolores Kennedy of Stewart Community Connections Society presenting 2021 year-end report and financials
- Report from Director of Community Development on community development actions, including campground opening and visitor centre season
- CAO report on job postings for positions including Visitor Centre Counsellor, Labourer, CAO, Director of Public Works, CFO, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, and Heavy Duty Mechanics
- Correspondence on Local Government Climate Action Preparedness
- Closed meeting for solicitor-client advice and annual report discussions
Regular Council
The District of Stewart council will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 999 and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1000, both previously given third reading. Council will also hear a presentation of the 2021 audited financial statements from MNP, and receive reports on campground operations, commercial garbage bins, and aeration equipment selection. The meeting includes several routine items such as minutes approval and a closed session.
- Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 992, 2021
- Adoption of 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 999, 2022
- Adoption of 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1000, 2022
- Presentation of 2021 audited financial statements by MNP
- Report on Rainey Creek Campground operation
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council is meeting to adopt a road closure bylaw, give third reading to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, and give third reading to a zoning amendment. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, reports, and a closed meeting for labour relations and legal advice.
- Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 992, 2021 to close portions of Third and Fourth Avenues for land disposition to Mr. Kamermans
- Third reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 999, 2022 (2022-2026)
- Third reading of 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1000, 2022
- Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2022
- Closed meeting for labour relations and solicitor-client privilege
Public Hearing
The District of Stewart is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 997, 2022, which would rezone a parcel at 407-411 3rd Avenue from R1 (Residential) to C2 (General Commercial) to accommodate a towing company office and compound. The public may speak for or against the bylaw, and written submissions are accepted. The hearing precedes the regular council meeting.
- Rezoning of Parcel A, Block 7, Plan PRP818, District Lot 466, Cassiar Land District (consolidation of Lots 3-10) from R1 to C2
- Purpose: accommodate a towing company office and compound
- Public hearing scheduled for April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM at 705 Brightwell Street
- Bylaw 997, 2022 amends Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014
- Contact: Tammy McKeown, Chief Administrative Officer, 250.636.2251
Regular Council
The District of Stewart council will hear a delegation from Skeena Resources about its proposed Eskay Creek Revitalization Project, a plan to restart the former gold-silver mine as an open-pit operation. Council will also consider first and second readings of the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, and adopt OCP and zoning amendments for the old elementary school site. The meeting includes routine reports, cheque listings, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Delegation: Skeena Resources introduces Eskay Creek Revitalization Project (open-pit gold-silver mine, 13-16 year life, 250 full-time jobs)
- Financial Plan Bylaw No. 999, 2022 - 1st & 2nd Reading
- 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1000, 2022 - 1st & 2nd Reading
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2022 - for Adoption (Blue Ocean Properties)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 994, 2022 - for Adoption (Blue Ocean Place)
Regular Council
Council will review the preliminary 2022 budget, which projects a $49,244 deficit without a tax increase and a $13,000 surplus with a 3% municipal tax hike. They will also consider adopting the Traffic Regulation Bylaw, give two readings to a zoning amendment, and give third readings to OCP and zoning bylaws for the old elementary school property. The meeting follows a public hearing and includes several routine reports and correspondence.
- Preliminary 2022 budget: 3% tax increase would create $13,000 surplus; no increase leaves $49,244 deficit
- Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 995, 2022 - for adoption
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2022 - for two readings
- OCP Amending Bylaw No. 996, 2022 (Old Elementary School) - for third reading
- Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 994, 2022 (Old Elementary School) - for third reading
PUBLIC HEARING
The District of Stewart is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws that would rezone Lots 1-24, Block 35, Plan PRP958, District Lot 469, Cassiar Land District. The Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw 996, 2022) changes the designation from Institutional to General Residential. The Zoning amendment (Bylaw 994, 2022) changes the zoning from P2 (Institutional, Schools, and Public Use) to RM1a (Residential Multi-Family & Recreation Complex Blue Ocean Place) for Lots 1-16 and to R1 (Residential) for Lots 17-24. The public can speak for or against the bylaws.
- OCP Amending Bylaw No. 996, 2022: rezones Lots 1-24, Block 35, Plan PRP958 from Institutional (IN) to General Residential (GR)
- Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 994, 2022: rezones Lots 1-16 to RM1a (Residential Multi-Family & Recreation Complex Blue Ocean Place) and Lots 17-24 to R1 (Residential)
- RM1a zone permits multi-family dwellings, accessory buildings, community halls, and cultural/recreational facilities
- RM1a density: 30-40 dwelling units per hectare, minimum parcel size 700 m², max height 12 m for principal buildings
- Public hearing scheduled for March 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 705 Brightwell Street
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Regular Council meeting on March 14, 2022, includes public input from the RCMP and Stewart Community Connections Society, reports on a soccer camp subsidy and an NDIT grant, and consideration of two bylaws: an OCP amendment for Blue Ocean Properties and a new Traffic Bylaw. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, action item updates, and a closed meeting.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2022 for Blue Ocean Properties (two readings)
- Traffic Bylaw No. 995, 2022 (three readings)
- Delegation: Cpl. Derek Rondeau, Stewart RCMP Detachment annual report
- Delegation: Dolores Kennedy, Stewart Community Connections Society social development proposal
- Report from DCD on Challenger Soccer Camp subsidy
Regular Council
Council will discuss and potentially adopt the draft 2022 capital budget, which includes projects totaling over $6.4 million across departments. The budget will later be incorporated into the five-year financial plan bylaw. Council will also consider a remedial action requirement for 415 5th Ave and review cheque listings.
- Capital budget discussion: loader ($450,000), well pumps ($40,000), dike repairs ($692,000), community hall ($2,000,000)
- Remedial action requirement report for 415 5th Ave
- December and January cheque listing report
- Correspondence: Resource Municipalities Coalition audit of Northern Health, BC Natural Resources Forum
- Closed meeting for personnel matters under Community Charter Section 90.1
Regular Council
Council will consider entering into a renewed 10-year funding and service agreement with the Stewart Public Library, starting in 2023 with a 2% annual increase. They will also review reports on replacing Well #4's pump and applying for a Northern Community Shuttle Program grant, plus hear a delegation from the Stewart Community Connections Society.
- 10-year Stewart Public Library funding and service agreement (2023-2032) with 2% annual increase
- Well #4 replacement pump report
- NDIT Northern Community Shuttle Program grant application
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 993, 2022 for adoption
- Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 994, 2022 (Blue Ocean Place) for 1st & 2nd reading
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation from Urban Systems on water metering options, asset management capital planning, and other projects. The presentation covers potential meter types, costs, and rate structures, as well as long-term water and wastewater capital needs. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information and discussion session.
- Water metering capital costs estimated at $200,000 (touch read) to $350,000 (fixed network/AMI)
- Water supply from Wells #4 and #5 with combined sustainable yield of 70.5 L/s
- Proposed $500,000/year pipe replacement allowance starting in 2031 for water system
- Wastewater capital planning assumes $100,000/year for inflow and infiltration works
- Asset management roadmap includes lagoons, river erosion, and 8th and Brightwell intersection
Committee of the Whole
The District of Stewart Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the proposed zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) bylaws. The agenda includes a public input period for this topic, followed by adjournment.
- Public input on proposed zoning and OCP bylaws
Regular Council
The District of Stewart Council is meeting to consider several reports and recommendations, including approving a service provider agreement to add Soucie Construction to the District's liability insurance for snow removal, purchasing a loader, and adopting a 2022 strategic plan. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Stewart Public Library, grant applications, and third reading of two bylaws. The meeting will close to the public for discussions on personnel and land matters.
- Service Provider Agreement with Soucie Construction for snow removal, adding $1,000 to insurance costs
- Loader purchase report with budget pricing for models 938M, 950 GC, and 950M
- Road Closure Bylaw No. 992, 2021 for third reading
- 2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 993 for three readings
- Delegation from Stewart Public Library on revitalization project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a draft Good Neighbour Bylaw that would consolidate and replace several existing bylaws covering property maintenance, noise, fireworks, outdoor burning, wildlife feeding, and animal control. The bylaw is presented for information and discussion; no decision is recorded in the agenda.
- Draft Good Neighbour Bylaw would repeal House Numbering By-Law No. 615-1995, Unsightly Premises By-Law No. 672-1996, and Noise Control Bylaw No. 967, 2020
- Includes property maintenance rules requiring removal of rubbish, graffiti, and derelict vehicles, with costs added to property taxes if unpaid
- Sets fines of not less than $50 for building numbering violations
- Includes noise control provisions and fireworks application (Schedule B)
- Regulates feeding wildlife and animal attractants