McBride public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The McBride Council is reviewing several regional agreements and local service extensions. Key discussions include funding for the McBride Charlie Leake Airfield and renewing the Visitor Information Centre agreement.
- Extension of Visitor Information Centre agreement with a $2,000 budget increase
- Application for BC Air Access funding for McBride Charlie Leake Airfield rehabilitation
- Proposed $7,500 BC Hydro Community ReGreening program application
- Appointment of members to the McBride Tourism Committee
- Proposed traffic sign changes at Kolida Street and 1st Avenue
Special Council Meeting
Council will discuss a proposal to apply for a provincial Destination Development Fund grant. The project involves accessibility upgrades and patio construction at the Historic McBride Train Station.
- Grant application for Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station Project
- Proposed accessibility improvements to station first floor: $179,850
- Proposed construction of accessible outdoor patio and parking: $154,385
- Proposed Village administrative costs: $7,514.65
- In-camera session regarding labour or employee relations
Regular Council
The Council will consider adopting the Village of McBride Active Transportation Plan and supporting TELUS's PureFibre connectivity application. Discussions also include potential funding for the McBride Train Station Enhancement Project and decisions regarding the use of Crescent Park as a skating rink.
- Adoption of the Village of McBride Active Transportation Plan
- Support for TELUS's PureFibre connectivity application
- Application to the Destination Development Fund for McBride Train Station Enhancement Project
- Request for a Porta-Potty for the Bung Bung Mixer on November 25, 2022
- Use of Crescent Park as an Outdoor Public Skating Rink
Regular Council
The Council will consider an application for a beer garden endorsement for the Bung Bung Mixer event. They will also receive a report regarding the 2022 General Local Election results and review building permit statistics.
- Beer Garden Endorsement application for McBride Elks/Royal Purple Bung Bung Mixer
- 2022 General Local Election results declaration
- Year to date building permit statistics through September 2022
- Temporary street closure requests for Bung Bung, Beanery Bistro, Robson Valley Visitor Centre, and Whistle Stop Gallery
Inaugural Council Meeting
The newly elected Council met to administer oaths of office and establish an Acting Mayor rotation. The meeting also focused on appointing delegates to various community, regional, and provincial boards and committees.
- Administration of Oaths of Office to Mayor and Councillors
- Acting Mayor rotation schedule for 2022 through 2026
- Appointment of delegates to 15 different boards and committees
- Authorization of signing officers including Mayor, Council, CAO, and Finance staff
- Confirmation of newly elected officials training opportunities
Regular Council
The Council will hear a presentation from consultant Jared Smith regarding the draft McBride Active Transportation Plan. Additionally, Council will consider approving a business façade improvement program and a grant application for up to $20,000.
- Presentation of McBride's Active Transportation Plan findings
- Temporary street closure request for Bung Bung Event (Nov 25-26)
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 812, 2022 adoption
- Business Façade Improvement Program grant application for up to $20,000
Regular Council
The Council will review the October 2022 capital project updates and consider first, second, and third readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 812, 2022. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on a development variance permit for 510 Dominion Street and correspondence regarding local community services.
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 812, 2022
- Development Variance Permit for 510 Dominion Street
- 2022 Capital Project Updates - October Update
- Letter of support for Robson Valley Community Services Men's Sheds grant
- Public Works Report to September 30, 2022
Regular Council
The McBride Council will consider a proposal to shift from a local flood mapping project to a larger joint application with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. The meeting also includes a request to transfer $1,500,000 from a high-interest savings account to a general chequing account.
- Proposed $1,500,000 transfer from National Bank of Canada savings to Scotiabank chequing
- Discussion of joint flood risk mapping for Fraser River, Shelby Creek, and Dominion Creek
- Delegation from Bob Collins regarding the Maintenance Bylaw
- Delegation from Dale Stephens regarding recreation facility management
- Proposal to form a Splash Park Steering Committee
Special Council Meeting
McBride Council approved a temporary street closure for the McBride Chamber of Commerce Open House Vendors. The meeting also included an informational update on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project and a recess for an in-camera session regarding solicitor-client privilege.
- Temporary street closure of Main Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue on October 1, 2022
- Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project information item
- In-camera session regarding solicitor-client privilege
Regular Council
Council will review asset management and maintenance plans presented by R. Radloff & Associates Inc. The meeting includes discussions on reforming the McBride Tourism Committee and supporting a passenger transportation booking platform for Northern BC.
- Presentation on Village asset management and maintenance plans
- McBride Community Forest Corporation 2022 operational update
- Proposal to rescind previous McBride Tourism Committee appointments
- Adoption of new Financial Policy FI-04
- Application for UBCM funding for the McBride Sanitary Sewer Assessment Report Project
Regular Council
The McBride Council will consider a recommendation to conduct a feasibility study for a splash park at Steve Kolida Park. They will also discuss adopting new Terms of Reference for the McBride Tourism Committee.
- Feasibility study for a splash park and formation of a steering committee
- Adoption of McBride Tourism Committee Terms of Reference (7 or 9 members)
- Consent to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Bylaw No. 3273, 2022 regarding fire protection
- Public Works report through July 31, 2022
Regular Council
McBride Village Council is holding its regular meeting on July 26, 2022, with a key decision on final reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022, which includes housekeeping amendments. Council will also receive reports on reserve balances for capital projects, the 2022 sidewalk update, and the Local Government Climate Action Program, and consider a temporary street closure for a Chamber of Commerce event on August 20. Other items include correspondence on a proposed splash park and a request to prepare a flood risk mapping grant application for Fraser River, Dominion Creek, and Shelby Creek.
- Final reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022 (housekeeping amendments)
- Temporary street closure of Main Street from 1st Ave to 2nd Ave on Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for McBride Chamber of Commerce event
- Report to Council on Reserve Balances for Capital Projects
- Report to Council on 2022 Sidewalk Update
- Direction to staff to prepare a grant application for Fraser River, Dominion Creek and Shelby Creek Flood Risk Mapping, Assessment and Mitigation Strategy Project under UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation Program by September 30, 2022
Regular Council
McBride Village Council meets July 12, 2022 to hold a public hearing and consider third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022, a housekeeping amendment. Council will also review the 2021 Annual Water Report, correspondence, and reports, and may go in camera to discuss labour relations, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations.
- Public hearing and third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022 (housekeeping amendments); final adoption deferred until Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval
- 2021 Annual Water Report presented for Council approval
- Response to Cathy Ulrich, President and CEO, regarding rescheduling a Northern Health meeting to July 19, 2022, 9:30-10:00 a.m.
- Correspondence from Shirley Bond, MLA, regarding the 2022 UBCM Convention; Council to direct a response letter
- In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), (g), (k): labour relations, litigation, and preliminary service negotiations
Regular Council
McBride's Village Council meets June 28, 2022 to decide on a $146,290 grant application for an Integrated Community Sustainability and Implementation Plan (OCP/Zoning Bylaw updates), to delay flagpole replacement to 2023, and to adopt the 2021 Annual Report and 2021 Statement of Financial Information. Council will also hear a delegation on development at 455 Horseshoe Lake Road, consider allowing Village power for the Elks and Royal Purple food booth at Friday community markets from July 1 to September 2, 2022, and give final reading to the General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 811.2022. An in-camera session is scheduled under Community Charter Section 90(1) covering labour relations, land matters, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.
- Grant application of $146,290 for Village of McBride Integrated Community Sustainability and Implementation Plan Project through Canada Community Building Fund – Strategic Priorities Fund – Capacity Stream
- Flagpole replacement decision delayed until 2023 pending reassessment of Capital Reserves
- Final reading and adoption of General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 811.2022
- Request to approve Village power for The Elks and Royal Purple food booth at Friday Community Market, July 1 to September 2, 2022
- 2021 Annual Report and 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SoFI) for Council approval
Special Council Meeting
McBride council held a special meeting on June 16, 2022, with a published agenda covering approval of the agenda, public and press questions, and an in-camera session. The only substantive item is a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to discuss negotiations about a proposed municipal service still at a preliminary stage. The agenda does not name the service or disclose any decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts.
- In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k) on preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service
- Public and press questions accepted until 10:00 am on June 16, 2022, limited to agenda items
- Approval of the June 16, 2022 special meeting agenda
- No late items were listed
Regular Council
McBride's Regular Council meets June 14, 2022 to decide on two grant applications to the Canada Community-Building Fund in BC — $133,055 for an Integrated Community Sustainability and Implementation Plan and $2,608,125 for a Drinking Water Filtration System — and to raise the Train Station Roof Replacement capital budget up to $190,000. Council will also give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022 and consider General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 811.2022, which would rescind Bylaw No. 779.2018. Other items include a $250 Grant-in-Aid for Canada Day, a $250 Grant-in-Aid for the McBride Elks Lodge #247 utility invoice, and a discussion requested by Councillor Smith on the condition of the decking at the Train Station.
- Grant application of $133,055 for the Village of McBride Integrated Community Sustainability and Implementation Plan Project (Canada Community-Building Fund – Strategic Priorities Fund – Capacity Stream)
- Grant application of $2,608,125 for the Village of McBride Drinking Water Filtration System Project (Canada Community-Building Fund – Strategic Priorities Fund – Capital Stream)
- Increase to the Capital Budget for the Train Station Roof Replacement Project up to $190,000
- First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 810, 2022, with staff directed to schedule a Public Hearing
- General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 811.2022 — rescind Bylaw No. 779.2018 and give first, second and third reading
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council Meeting on June 7, 2022 is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being correspondence from Premier John Horgan, Minister of Municipal Affairs Nathan Cullen, and BC Hydro inviting the Village to request meetings at the 2022 UBCM Convention in Whistler (September 12-16). Council is asked to direct Administration on which topics and which provincial ministers, ministries, agencies, commissions and corporations (MACCs) to request meetings with. Deadlines cited are June 24, 2022 for Premier/Cabinet and Minister Cullen requests, June 17, 2022 for BC Hydro, and August 23, 2022 for MACC staff. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, a public and press question period, and adjournment.
- Direction to Administration on topics for a meeting request with Premier John Horgan at the 2022 UBCM Convention (deadline June 24, 2022)
- Direction to Administration on topics for a meeting request with Minister of Municipal Affairs Nathan Cullen (deadline June 24, 2022)
- Direction on which provincial Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations (MACC) staff to request meetings with (deadline August 23, 2022)
- Direction on topics for a meeting request with BC Hydro senior leadership during the week of September 12 at the 2022 UBCM Convention (deadline June 17, 2022)
- Public and press question period limited to agenda items, with questions accepted until 12:00 pm on June 7, 2022
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council meeting on May 31, 2022 is largely about the Main Street Lighting Project: council is asked to approve specific streetlight design elements so staff can prepare a tender package. The Village received a $199,269 NDIT Main Street Capital grant toward the $284,670 project, which must be completed by December 31, 2022. Council will also decide on topics for meetings with Premier John Horgan and Minister Nathan Cullen at the September 2022 UBCM Convention, and consider a Development Variance Permit for 600 1st Avenue. Several agenda items are placeholders with blank lines for council to fill in, and part of the meeting goes in camera.
- Approve streetlight design elements (luminaire, post top, planter arm, base cover; pole height about 20-24 ft) for the Main Street Lighting Project
- NDIT Main Street Capital grant of $199,269 toward a $284,670 project to replace 30 ornamental Main Street lights; completion required by December 31, 2022
- Development Variance Permit DVP #2022-03 for 600 1st Avenue (Gigglin Grizzly RV Park servicing and water service costs)
- Set topics for 2022 UBCM Convention meeting requests with Premier Horgan and Minister Cullen; deadline June 24, 2022
- Respond to Kevin Brown accepting a summer visit with Lheidli T'enneh Chief and Council in McBride between July and early August, excluding July 20-24, 2022
Regular Council
McBride's Council met on May 24, 2022 and approved several spending and permit items. Council confirmed $69,752 for a Water Filtration Feasibility Study at the Dominion Creek drinking water facility, and directed staff to add $150,000 to the 2022 Capital Budget for Main Street lighting work. Council also approved a Development Variance Permit for 361 Dominion Street and agreed to let McBride Secondary School hang a graduation banner from the Welcome to McBride archway. A motion about relocating a garbage receptacle for the fire department failed, with all of Council opposed.
- $69,752 funding allocation for a Water Filtration Feasibility Study at the Dominion Creek drinking water facility
- Additional $150,000 to the 2022 Capital Budget for 30 concrete light post bases and sidewalk repair on Main Street, funded by $84,599 from the Canada Community Building Fund (Gas Tax) and $65,401 from the Northern Capital Planning Grant Reserve
- Development Variance Permit #2022-02 approved for 361 Dominion Street (rear setback relaxation and increase in accessory building area maximum)
- Approval for McBride Secondary School to hang a 2022 graduation banner from the Welcome to McBride archway
- Motion on relocating a garbage receptacle for the McBride Volunteer Fire Department failed; staff directed to consult the Beautification Committee
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council met on May 12, 2022 with Deputy Mayor Diane Smith chairing and Mayor Eugene Runtz absent. Council gave final reading and adoption to two bylaws: the Five Year (2022-2026) Financial Plan Bylaw No. 808.2022 and the Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022. No members of the public or press attended, and no questions were raised. The meeting ran from 12:01 p.m. to 12:04 p.m.
- Five Year (2022-2026) Financial Plan Bylaw No. 808.2022 given final reading and adopted
- Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022 given final reading and adopted
- No public or press present; no questions from the public and press
- Mayor Eugene Runtz recorded as regrets; Deputy Mayor Diane Smith chaired
Regular Council
McBride Council met May 10, 2022 and gave third reading to the Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 and the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022. Council approved the amended 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and directed staff to clarify two items with KPMG LLP. Council also handled several development variance permits and directed staff to draft a zoning amendment removing 'bulk' from the definition of wholesale, after a temporary use permit motion for 333, 345 and 355 Main Street failed on the floor. Council ended the meeting by going in camera to discuss labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations.
- Third reading given to Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022
- Third reading given to 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022
- Temporary Use Permit 2022-03 for a wholesale operation/feed silos at 333, 345 and 355 Main Street failed; Council instead directed staff to amend Zoning Bylaw 703 to remove 'bulk' from the definition of wholesale
- DVP #2022-01 approved for 455 Horseshoe Lake Road home construction, with a 3-meter clearing condition around outbuildings and removal of the covenant requirement
- Council directed staff to negotiate cost sharing with the developer for a fire hydrant and water line at 600 1st Avenue (RV park servicing)
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council Meeting on May 10, 2022 ran from 6:27 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Diane Smith and Councillors Allan Frederick, Lucille Green and Rosemary Hruby present; Mayor Eugene Runtz was absent. Council approved the agenda, heard no questions from the public or press, and then resolved to move into an In-Camera (closed) meeting. The closed session cited Community Charter Section 90(1)(o) and (k), covering whether to allow other persons at a closed meeting and preliminary-stage negotiations about a proposed municipal service. No decisions on those matters were recorded in the public minutes.
- In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service
- In-camera session under Section 90(1)(o): whether to allow other persons to attend a closed meeting
- No public or press present; no questions from the public and press
- Mayor Eugene Runtz recorded as regrets; Deputy Mayor Diane Smith chaired
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council meeting on May 3, 2022 moved two money-related bylaws forward: the Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 and the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022, both given second reading. Council also agreed to send staff specific examples of local health care challenges to Northern Health ahead of a meeting with Chair Colleen Nyce and President Cathy Ulrich. No members of the public or press attended, and the meeting ran from 7:31 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
- Second reading given to Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022
- Second reading given to 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022
- Council directed staff to submit examples of McBride health care challenges to Northern Health before meeting Chair Colleen Nyce and President Cathy Ulrich
- Health topics listed: doctor retention, McBride pharmacy, Robson Valley housing, nursing qualifications
- No public or press present; meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council met on April 28, 2022 and supported applying to Northern Development Initiative Trust's Northern Housing Incentive Program for $200,000 toward PROFOR Management Inc.'s Phase 1 project of 20 market-based, seniors-focused rental units at 1413 2nd Avenue. Council approved temporary Main Street closures for Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 "In Car" Bingo on five dates in 2022, and directed staff to arrange a Zoom meeting with Northern Health on doctor retention, a pharmacy update, and thanks for vaccination efforts. Second reading of the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 808.2022 failed on the floor, and both that bylaw and the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022 were postponed to a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
- Council supported a Village of McBride application for $200,000 in dollars-to-doors funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust's Northern Housing Incentive Program for PROFOR Management Inc.'s Phase 1 project — 20 market-based, seniors-focused rental units at 1413 2nd Avenue
- Approved temporary closure of Main Street from 1st to 2nd Avenue for Royal Canadian Legion McBride Branch #75 "In Car" Bingo on May 11, June 4 (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues for Pioneer Days), July 6, August 3, and September 7, 2022, 5:00–9:00 p.m., contingent on insurance documents and a Covid-19 Safe Operating Plan approved by Administration
- Second reading of the Five-Year Financial Plan (2022–2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 failed on the floor; discussion postponed to May 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
- Second reading of the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022 did not make the floor; discussion postponed to May 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
- Directed staff to notify adjacent landowners under the Local Government Act before bringing the proposed Development Variance Permit for 455 Horseshoe Lake Road (home construction) back for Council approval; directed staff to prepare grant applications and cost estimates for both streams of the Canada Community-Building Fund Strategic Priority Fund third intake for a Drinking Water Filtration System and updates to McBride's OCP and Zoning Bylaws
Regular Council
McBride's Regular Council met on April 26, 2022 and postponed second reading of both the Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 and the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022 to a Special Council Meeting on April 28, 2022. Council also approved switching the Train Station roof from colored metal to asphalt shingles, approved use of the Steve Kolida Park Pavilion for the McBride Community Market on Fridays for 11 weeks, and postponed a McBride Community Forest Corporation request for two First Nation directorships to May 24, 2022. Council received a curling club update and numerous correspondence items, then went in camera.
- Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 second reading postponed to April 28, 2022 Special Council Meeting
- 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022 second reading postponed to April 28, 2022 Special Council Meeting
- Train Station roof changed from colored metal to asphalt shingles (Carriage House style, Black Pearl color)
- Steve Kolida Park Pavilion approved for McBride Community Market Fridays, 11 weeks from June 24 to September 2, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- MCFC request for two First Nation directorships postponed to May 24, 2022; MCFC AGM confirmed for June 16, 2022 at 7:00pm
Special Council Meeting
McBride's Special Council met on April 19, 2022 and gave first reading to two bylaws: the Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022 and the 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022. Council also voted to increase Mayor remuneration to 12,000/yr and Councillor remuneration to $8,400/yr effective January 1, 2023, and directed staff to prepare a Council Remuneration Bylaw amendment for consideration in 2022. Council agreed to attend a Simpcw-hosted Community to Community forum and to send a letter of support, and supported sending a letter to Northern Development Initiative Trust regarding the Northern Health Communities Fund. No members of the public or press attended.
- First reading given to Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) Bylaw No. 808.2022
- First reading given to 2022 Municipal Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 809.2022
- Mayor remuneration set to increase to 12,000/yr and Councillor remuneration to $8,400/yr effective January 1, 2023, with staff directed to prepare a bylaw amendment in 2022
- Council to attend Simpcw-hosted Community to Community forum and provide a letter of support
- Council supported sending a Village of McBride letter to Northern Development Initiative Trust regarding the Northern Health Communities Fund