McBride public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will consider approving a direct award to McElhanney Associates for a development bylaws and procedures review funded by a $92,029.20 UBCM grant. Council will also vote on adopting a Council Procedure Bylaw amendment and a Development Permit for 210 Main Street. Reports include an Official Community Plan engagement update and a November 30 financial progress report.
- Direct award to McElhanney Associates for UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Grant project, $92,029.20
- Adoption of Bylaw Amendment No. 832, 2024 - Council Procedure
- Development Permit for 210 Main Street, McBride
- Official Community Plan engagement update report
- Operational Revenue & Expenditures progress report to November 30, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council is meeting to decide on several items, including grants to the secondary school, a development variance permit, and a tree-planting grant application. They will also consider a tourism plan and budget, and a bylaw amendment. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence.
- Development Variance Permit for 895 4th Avenue to accommodate a non-compliant garage
- Bylaw Amendment No. 832, 2024 (Council Procedure) for three readings
- $250 Grant-in-Aid to McBride Secondary School for student nutrition
- $250 Grant-in-Aid to McBride Secondary School Girls Volleyball team for travel to provincials
- Application to BC Hydro Community ReGreening program for up to $10,000 for tree planting
McBride Tourism Committee
The McBride Tourism Committee is meeting to approve the 2025 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) One-Year Tactical Plan and Budget, which will be submitted to Destination BC by November 30, 2024. The committee will also hear a delegation from Rynic presenting the 'McBride Alive' branding campaign and receive updates on various tourism projects, including the delayed mountain bike film and the McBride Tourism Summit. A grant application for a $499,670 community enhancement project is also noted for information.
- Approval of 2025 MRDT One-Year Tactical Plan and Budget
- Delegation: Chris Fields from Rynic presenting 'McBride Alive' branding campaign
- Update on Robson Valley Mountain Bike Film, delayed to early 2025
- Grant application for $499,670 community enhancement project
- Media Familiarization Tour recap and $400 expenditure for goody bags
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Regular Council meeting on November 12, 2024 will consider approving a Development Variance Permit and a Development Permit for 3 Peaks Mechanical Ltd. to place a shipping container at 399 Main Street for storing and collecting used tires. Council will also receive a Housing Needs Report and decide on attendance at the 2025 COFI Convention. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and correspondence, and a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.
- Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for 3 Peaks Mechanical Ltd. for a shipping container at 399 Main Street for used tire storage and collection
- Receive and publish the Village of McBride Housing Needs Report
- Approve Mayor and one Council member to attend the 2025 COFI Convention in Prince George, April 2-5, 2025
- Delegations on fire investigation responsibilities and the Housing Needs Report
- In-camera session for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss key issues facing the Village of McBride with MLA Rosalyn Bird ahead of the UBCM conference. Topics include BC Hydro power reliability and capacity, rural health services, forest road decommissioning, and access to affordable gravel. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal decisions expected.
- Discussion with MLA Rosalyn Bird on key issues facing McBride
- Request for BC Hydro to improve power reliability and increase capacity, including 50 MW and a substation
- Concerns about reduced rural health services, including maternity and surgical care at McBride and District Hospital
- Request to address road decommissioning impacts on recreation and tourism in Castle Creek, Dore, and McKale River areas
- Request for access to affordable gravel supply for road maintenance, including Crown land near Dore River
Special Council Meeting
McBride Council will decide on adopting Bylaw No. 831, which grants 10-year property tax exemptions to churches and the Open Gate Community Garden Society, and will consider supporting a $500,000 grant application for the Activate Tourism McBride project. The meeting also includes a verbal update on the abandoned Chevron site at 655 Main St.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 831, 2024 for 2025-2034 permissive tax exemptions
- Support for $500,000 REDIP Forest Impact Transition grant application
- Verbal update on Chevron abandoned site at 655 Main St.
- New applicant: Open Gate Community Garden Society (1067 2nd Ave)
- Exemptions for 5 churches, including St. Pauls United and McBride Evangelical Free
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Council meeting on October 22, 2024, will include a public hearing and potential adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 830 for the airport area. Council will also consider several correspondence items, including letters of support for the Renshaw snowmobile area and a tourism signage project, as well as new business items like temporary street closures and a facade improvement grant application.
- Public hearing and third reading/adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 830 (airport zone)
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 831 for 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions
- Letter of support for McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association's Renshaw reopening application
- Support for NBCTA's REDIP signage project with 10-year maintenance agreement
- Temporary street closures for Bung Bung event and Vintage Snowmobile Event on Nov 22-23
Regular Council Meeting
McBride's Village Council meets October 8, 2024 to decide several routine items, including a $20,500 road works quote for Dominion Street and McBride Crescent and a request to raise a staff debit card's online payment limit to $10,000 per day. Council will also hear delegations from the Yellowhead Ski Club and KPMG about the McBride Community Forest Corporation, and consider a letter of support for a ski club grant application. Several items are for information only, and part of the meeting is scheduled to go in-camera for labour relations and preliminary service negotiations.
- Road works for Dominion Street and McBride Crescent per R.A.P Tech Milling Ltd. quote of $20,500 plus GST
- Increase Sherri Flynn's Scotia debit card limits to $10,000/day online bill payments and $500 cash withdrawal
- Letter of support for Yellowhead Ski Club's Rural Diversification and Infrastructure Program application to replace a warmup hut on Belle Mountain
- Delegations: Bryan Monroe (Yellowhead Ski Club) and Micheal Matineau, KPMG on a proposed limited partnership for McBride Community Forest Corporation
- Village Office closures: December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm to January 2, 2025, and Friday, November 8, 2024
Special Council Meeting
McBride Council is holding a special meeting to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 830, 2024, which would allow one-family residential units inside airport hangars and site-specific commercial airside activities in the Public Development Zone at the airport. Council will also decide whether to award two tenders for the airport cardlock fuel system: $349,600 to Code Project Enterprise Ltd. for the fuel tank and card lock system, and $95,000 to Robson Valley Construction Ltd. for a concrete pad. The two contracts would total $444,600, funded in part by a $495,000 BC Air Access grant covering 85% of eligible costs.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 830, 2024 — first and second reading to allow residential and commercial accessory uses at airport hangars
- Tender award: $349,600 to Code Project Enterprise Ltd. for a 15,000-litre fuel tank and card lock system at the McBride Airport
- Tender award: $95,000 to Robson Valley Construction Ltd. for a 50x30 foot concrete pad
- Combined contract value of $444,600, within the $495,000 BC Air Access grant maximum
- Public hearing on the zoning bylaw expected after 10 business days' notice if first two readings pass
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council is holding its regular meeting on September 24, 2024, with decisions expected on several items including a grant, an airport fuel system tender, and event support. Council will also receive a presentation on tourism tax projects and consider attending a natural resources forum. Some items are for information only, and an in-camera session is scheduled for labour and service negotiation matters.
- Award tender for McBride Airport fuel tank and cardlock system to Code Project Enterprise Ltd. for $349,600
- Approve $250 grant-in-aid to Back Country Horsemen of BC - Robson Valley Chapter for trail and campground maintenance
- Support BC Drag-It Challenge event at McBride Charlie Leak Airfield in June 2025
- Approve Mayor, Council, and CAO to attend 22nd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, January 14-16, 2025
- Presentation by Rynic Consulting on Activate Tourism McBride and Municipal Regional District Tax projects
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council is holding a special meeting on September 11, 2024 with three new business items. Council will consider a maximum $5,000 from Municipal and Regional District Tax reserves to refresh the Scale Model Solar System walk and approve a new light post sign mount design. Council will also consider supporting the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George applying for UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation grant funding for a phase 2 project, with a letter of support due ahead of an October 4, 2024 deadline. Council will also consider entering into the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities, and is scheduled to go in camera for labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations.
- Scale Model Solar System refresh: proposed maximum budget of $5,000 from Municipal and Regional District Tax reserves, which sat at $60,067 as of September 9, 2024
- New light post sign mount design for planet signs on decorative light posts, designed by Matthew Wheeler with local contractors
- Letter of support for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to apply for UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation program phase 2 funding, ahead of the October 4, 2024 grant deadline
- 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities, to be signed by the Mayor and Corporate Officer
- In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) labour relations and 90(1)(k) preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
McBride's Village Council meets August 27, 2024 to decide on several requests: use of Steve Kolida Park and its power for the McBride Harvest Fair on October 5, 2024, a temporary Main Street closure for that fair, and a request from Robson Valley Junior Academy / Seventh Day Adventist Church to access Village water. Council will also receive correspondence for information and may go into a closed in-camera session on labour relations, land matters, and preliminary service negotiations. The agenda also includes routine approval of the August 13, 2024 minutes.
- McBride & District Chamber of Commerce requests use of Steve Kolida Park and Pavilion and pavilion power for the McBride Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10am–2pm
- Chamber requests temporary closure of Main Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue on October 5, 2024, 9am–3pm, using Village-owned barricades
- Robson Valley Junior Academy / Seventh Day Adventist Church requests access to Village of McBride water
- Council to receive a letter of concern from Robert Learie for information
- In-camera session proposed under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), (e), and (k) covering labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Village Council meets August 13, 2024 to decide whether to enter an agreement with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George for a Public Alerting System, and to direct staff to write Premier David Eby about the Dore River Forest Service Road closure. Council will also receive a FoodCycler delegation, correspondence, and reports, then move into an in-camera session on labour relations and preliminary service negotiations.
- Public Alerting System (PAS): Council to approve an agreement with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign it
- Dore River Forest Service Road closure: staff directed to prepare a letter to Premier David Eby on economic and social impacts
- FoodCycler delegation: Jacob Hanlon, Municipal Solutions Manager, to present a report for information
- Correspondence for information includes NCLGA wildfire emergency response resolutions, UBCM Fire Safety Act, and a request to eliminate fossil fuel funding of SILGA and UBCM
- In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) labour relations and (k) preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
McBride's Village Council meets July 30, 2024 to consider endorsing a communication and engagement plan for the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw update, presented by McElhanney. Council will also decide on a temporary street closure for the McBride Evangelical Free Church, training costs for the CAO, and a public auction to dispose of surplus property at the Public Works yard. Several items are for information or discussion, including UBCM convention meeting requests and correspondence from Northern Health and BC Assessment.
- Endorsement of Communication and Engagement Plan for Village of McBride Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update (McElhanney)
- Temporary street closure of Lonsdale Street on July 31 and August 6, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm, for McBride Evangelical Free Church
- Approval of tuition, travel, and accommodation costs for CAO to attend Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills 2 course at Justice Institute of BC, Sept 30-Nov 20, 2024
- Approval of a public auction to dispose of surplus property stored at the Public Works yard
- Delegation from Mark & Dianne Boutilier, BC DragiT Challenge, requesting use of McBride Airport for a drag race in June 2025
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2023 Annual Water Report and consider a sign permit for 476 Main Street. They will also discuss awarding a business façade improvement grant to Mazereeuw Contracting.
- Approval of 2023 Annual Water Report
- Business Façade Improvement Program grant of up to $5,000 for 476 Main Street
- Sign permit application for 476 Main Street
- Discussion of 2024 UBCM Convention meeting requests
- Proposed office closure on July 19, 2024
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee will receive updates on the visitmcbride.ca website upgrade and a proposal to refresh the McBride Solar System Walk on Main Street. Members will also discuss the Robson Valley Mountain Bike Film and preparations for the September 26 Tourism Summit.
- visitmcbride.ca website upgrade project update from KIMBO Design Inc.
- Solar System Walk refresh proposal by Matthew Wheeler
- $5,000 expenditure from MRDT reserves for the Robson Valley Mountain Bike Film
- McBride Tourism Summit scheduled for September 26, 2024
- Update on the Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station project
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council will meet to consider approving the 2023 Annual Report. The meeting also includes a recommendation to move into an in-camera session to discuss labour relations and municipal service negotiations.
- Approval of the Village of McBride 2023 Annual Report
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and employee relations
- In-camera session regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
Council will receive updates on the Robson Valley Legacies senior housing development and UNBC research regarding local water and climate data. The meeting also includes a report on a promotional mountain bike film and a request to paint village fire hydrants.
- Robson Valley Legacies senior housing development progress report
- UNBC presentation on water, climate change, and wildfire research
- Proposed $5,000 contribution from tax reserves for a mountain bike film
- Request by Whistle Stop Gallery to paint village fire hydrants
- Year-to-date building permit statistics through May 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several correspondence items, including a request for support for Little Munchkins Daycare and a grant for the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce. They will also consider a business façade improvement grant and a proposal for an orange crosswalk for Truth and Reconciliation Day.
- $250 Grant-in-Aid for Canada Day celebrations
- Up to $5,000 grant for façade improvements at 1098 NE Frontage Road
- Letter of support for Little Munchkins Daycare additional space
- Letter of support for McBride Community Forest Corp. water upgrade
- Proposal for an orange crosswalk near McBride Elementary School
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting on June 14, 2024, includes a request to enter an In-Camera session. This session is for discussing litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality and receiving solicitor-client privileged advice.
- In-Camera session regarding litigation or potential litigation
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2024. The agenda focuses on waiving notice to hold an in-camera session regarding labor relations, litigation, and municipal service negotiations.
- Recommendation to waive notice of the special meeting
- In-camera session regarding labor or employee relations
- In-camera session regarding litigation or potential litigation
- In-camera session regarding preliminary municipal service negotiations
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council will meet to consider the approval of the 2023 draft consolidated financial statements prepared by KPMG LLP. These statements cover the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and include the village's statement of financial position and operations.
- Approval of 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG LLP
- Review of 2023 annual surplus of $2,215,505
- Review of 2023 total revenue of $3,867,135
- Review of 2023 total expenditures of $2,548,835
- Discussion of investment in McBride Community Forest Corporation
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will consider the adoption of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw. Council will also discuss registering for a virtual BC Hydro operations update meeting scheduled for May 15.
- Bylaw 827, 2024: Five-Year Financial Plan 2024–2028
- Bylaw 828, 2024: Tax Rate Bylaw 2024
- Registration for BC Hydro’s Columbia and Duncan Operations Update Meeting
Special Council Meeting
Council will receive a presentation of the draft 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements from KPMG. The meeting also includes second and third readings for the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw.
- Presentation of draft 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements by KPMG
- Bylaw 827, 2024: Five Year Financial Plan 2024–2028 (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 828, 2024: Tax Rate Bylaw 2024 (second and third readings)
- Review of public input regarding the 2024 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering a direct award to McElhanney to review the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. This review aims to ensure compliance with new provincial housing legislation and modernize community goals. The project would be funded by a $150,000 grant from the Ministry of Housing, Local Government Initiatives Fund.
- Direct award to McElhanney for $146,055
- Review of Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws
- Funding via Ministry of Housing, Local Government Initiatives Fund
- Public hearing and consultation process included in project scope
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw for first reading. Other business includes organizing a community clean-up event and discussing regional agriculture and transit support.
- First reading of Bylaw 827, 2024 (Five Year Financial Plan 2024–2028)
- First reading of Bylaw 828, 2024 (Tax Rate Bylaw 2024)
- Support for Robson Valley Community Services grant to Infrastructure Canada
- Proposed $500 donation to McBride Secondary School 2024 Awards Program
- Organization of Community Clean Up 2024 for May 25
Special Council Meeting
Council will consider several requests from the McBride Elks and Royal Purple regarding the Pioneer Days event scheduled for May 31 to June 2, 2024. Items include street closures, park usage, and a grant-in-aid application. The meeting also includes a request for an in-camera session regarding labour and municipal service negotiations.
- $250 Grant-in-Aid to McBride Elks & Royal Purple for Pioneer Days
- Temporary street closures on Main Street and Holdway Street
- Beer Garden Endorsement for Pioneer Days
- Use of Steve Kolida Park Pavilion power for a memorial service on May 18, 2024
- Assessment of Bill Clark Memorial Baseball Park and Steve Kolida Park Horseshoe Pits
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will discuss a grant application for an alternate community water source feasibility study. They will also consider purchasing a new zero-turn mower and funding welcome bags for a local tourism event.
- Grant application for up to $150,000 for an Alternate Community Water Source Feasibility Study
- Pre-approval of a 2024 Stihl RZ560 Zero Turn Mower for $15,299.99
- Spending up to $400 for 2024 Rendezvous welcome bags
- Update on the McBride Charlie Leake Fuel System Enhancement Project
- Review of year-to-date building statistics through March 2024
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole received a presentation regarding the budget development process for the upcoming five-year financial plan. Financial Consultant Karen Stahl reviewed budget reporting tools and the next steps for developing capital and operating plans.
- Presentation of Draft 2024 - 2028 5 Year Financial Plan
- Review of Consolidated Budget Summary for General Government, Sewer, and Water funds
- Discussion of upcoming Capital Plan Schedule Development and budget development cycles
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear a presentation regarding the Airport Project and consider a request to support a grant for kitchen upgrades at the Dunster Schoolhouse. The meeting also includes various departmental reports and a proposal to cancel the May 14 meeting.
- Presentation regarding Airport Project by Stieg Hoeg
- Letter of support for Dunster Schoolhouse Community Kitchen upgrades
- Renewal of Union of BC Municipalities annual membership
- Cancellation of the May 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
- Finance Department Report covering February 23 to March 20, 2024
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee is reviewing progress on the 2024 MRDT One-Year Tactical Plan and the visitmcbride.ca website update. Members are also discussing new grant applications for airport fuel systems and community re-greening. Additionally, the committee is considering a request to cost-share welcome bags for a provincial equine event.
- Rynic consulting contract for 2024 MRDT Tactical Plan ($70,500)
- KIMBO Design website update for visitmcbride.ca
- Proposed $400 cost-share for Back Country Horsemen of BC welcome bags
- Grant application for McBride Charlie Leake Field Cardlock Fuel System
- Estimated mosquito control costs between $90,000 and $345,000 annually
Special Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering updates to its banking signing authorities and the acquisition of a Scotiabank debit card. These changes aim to ensure continuous cheque-signing capacity and facilitate faster bill payments.
- Proposal to add Public Works Manager Brian Taphorn as a signing authority on Scotiabank, MFA, and National Bank of Canada accounts
- Proposal to authorize Finance Coordinator Sherri Flynn to acquire a Scotiabank debit card for the general chequing account
- Discussion regarding debit card use for bill payments and deposits following the Scotiabank branch move to Prince George
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider a two-year extension for a Temporary Use Permit for an Air B&B at 210 Main Street. They will also discuss applying for a $50,000 economic development grant and adopting an emergency program amendment.
- Temporary Use Permit extension for Air B&B at 210 Main Street ($500 fee)
- Bylaw 824, 2024 - Emergency Program Amendment
- Application for $50,000 Northern Development Initiative Trust grant
- Beer Garden Endorsement for Veneer Kings Hockey Tournament
- Building statistics showing one $15,000 sundeck permit year-to-date
Special Council Meeting
Council is considering an application for a water feasibility study through a provincial climate adaptation program. Other items include a contract for a tax tactical plan and a grant for a local basketball team.
- Authorize up to $10,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for a water feasibility study application
- Contract with Rynic consulting for the 2024 Municipal and Regional District Tax Tactical Plan
- $250 Grant-in-Aid for the McBride Mustangs Basketball Team travel expenses
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 826, 2024 - Public Notice
- Approval of Village office closure on March 28, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider three readings of Emergency Program Amendment Bylaw 824, 2024. They will also discuss the McBride Community Market's use of the Steve Kolida Park Pavilion and a request from the Back Country Horsemen of BC.
- Emergency Program Amendment Bylaw 824, 2024 (first, second, and third readings)
- Use of Steve Kolida Park Pavilion for McBride Community Market (June 21 – August 30, 2024)
- Back Country Horsemen of BC event request (May 23-26, 2024)
- Public Works Report to February 27, 2024
- In-Camera session regarding labour relations and government negotiations
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the first draft of the 2024 operating budget, including sewer and water budgets. They are also discussing the second draft of the 2024-2028 Capital Plan.
- 2024 Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
- 2024-2028 Capital Plan 2nd Draft discussion
- Sewer Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
- Water Operating Budget 1st Draft discussion
Special Council Meeting
McBride Council is meeting to discuss approving two UBCM grant applications. These grants would fund emergency operations training and equipment, as well as improvements to development permit and subdivision approval processes.
- UBCM Emergency Operations Centres Equipment & Training grant application (up to $30,000)
- UBCM Local Government Development Approvals grant application (up to $150,000)
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and municipal service negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of McBride is considering a five-year loan from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC to purchase a 2024 Hyundai HL930A Wheel Loader and two broom attachments. The meeting also includes discussions on tourism grants, municipal conference attendance, and a presentation on mosquito control.
- Proposed $259,501.75 loan for 2024 Hyundai HL930A Wheel Loader and Tysea broom attachments
- $165,000 grant application support for the PacifiCan Tourism Growth Program
- Presentation by Morrow BioScience regarding municipal mosquito control options
- Approval of attendance for Mayor, Council, and CAO at the 2024 FCM Annual Conference
- Approval of attendance for Mayor, Council, and CAO at the 2024 NCLGA AGM & Convention
Special Council Meeting
Council will hold a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2024 preliminary operational and capital budgets. The meeting also includes a proposal to purchase a new loader and pickup broom for $234,875.00.
- Purchase of 2024 HL930A Loader & Pickup Broom from Woodland Equipment Inc. for $234,875.00
- Discussion of 2024 Preliminary Operational and Capital Budgets
- Renshaw Trail update regarding McKale River bridge damage and seasonal closure
- Correspondence regarding Clyde Creek Carbon Vault trial
- Review of 2024 Housing Summit Webinar
Committee of the Whole Council Meeting
The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the preliminary 2024 capital and operational budget reports. This meeting served as a discussion session for the upcoming year's financial planning.
- 2024 Preliminary Capital Budget discussion
- 2024 Preliminary Operational Budget discussion
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a grant application for a Main Street lighting replacement project. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 budget schedule and potential funding for community re-greening and grant writing support.
- Main Street Lighting Replacement Project (Phase 2, Option A) grant application up to $246,835
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 825, 2024 final reading and adoption
- Public Notice Bylaw No. 826, 2024 first, second, and third readings
- Grant writing support application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for $8,000
- BC Hydro Community ReGreening program application for up to $7,500
Special Council Meeting
The Village is discussing a report to ensure a reliable drinking water supply during a continuous State of Local Emergency. The proposal includes drilling a test well approximately 700 metres upstream from the Lower Dam to find an alternate water source.
- Proposed test well drilling quote from Anderson Water Services: $48,840.00 (6") or $71,190.00 (8")
- Proposed pump quote from Aqua North Water Systems: $27,000.00
- Estimated road building cost: approximately $3,500.00
- R. Radloff & Associates cost estimate: $346,650.00
- Growing Communities Fund allocation: $780,000.00 received in March 2023
McBride Tourism Committee
The committee is reviewing 2023 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) spending and the 2024 tactical plan awaiting DestinationBC approval. Members are also discussing ongoing grant-funded projects and a vacancy for the Committee Chair position.
- 2023 MRDT spending: $10,000 for visitmcbride.ca website revamp
- 2023 MRDT spending: $3,873.78 for brochures (Yellowhead Ski Club, Solar System Walk, and McBride Mountain Trails)
- 2023 MRDT spending: $1,888.12 for McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association tradeshows
- Ongoing project: McBride Charlie Leake Field Runway and Airside Rehabilitation
- Ongoing project: Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider amendments to the Sign Bylaw and a potential grant application for ornamental streetlight installation on Main Street. Other items include approving attendance at a natural resources forum and supporting a Destination BC grant for the Visitor Information Centre.
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 825, 2024 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading)
- Main Street Revitalization Capital Program grant application for ornamental streetlights
- Attendance at the 21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George
- Letter of support for McBride & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the 2024 Destination BC Grant
- Repeal of resolution 071114.23 regarding Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 819, 2023