Nakusp public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will consider approving the 2023 Provisional Operating Budget and several grant applications. Discussions include a study for utility expansion near Nakusp Airport and wildfire readiness funding.
- Approval of 2023 Provisional Operating Budget
- REDIP Grant application for Hot Springs Road utility expansion study
- CBT Small Communities Wildfire Readiness Support Grant application
- Final adoption of Development Procedures Bylaw No. 714, 2022
- First three readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 717
Regular Council
The Council will consider a $25,000 grant application for a Nakusp Airport master plan and several committee appointments for the 2022-2023 term. Additionally, the meeting includes a third reading of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 714 and a request to apply for Nakusp Hot Springs rehabilitation funding.
- Grant application for $25,000 for the Nakusp Airport master plan
- Third reading of Development Procedures Bylaw No. 714
- Development Variance Permit application for 303 7th Avenue NW
- Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for 2022
- Funding application for the Nakusp Hot Springs Rehabilitation Project
Inaugural Council Meeting
The newly elected Mayor and Council members took their oaths of office during this inaugural meeting. The session included the approval of the 2023 meeting schedule and the establishment of an acting mayor rotation.
- Oath of Office for Mayor Zeleznik
- Oath of Office for Councillors McLaren-Caux, Hough, Edwards, and Knooihuizen
- Approval of the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule
- Appointment of Acting Mayor rotation for November 2022 through October 2023
- Information report on Council Appointments
Regular Council
The Council will consider a $20,000 contribution for a wayfinding signage project and the first and second readings of Development Procedure Bylaw No. 714. Other items include a proposed memorial for Ron Hogg on Broadway Street and a grant application for the CBT Trail.
- Wayfinding Signage Project: $20,000 contribution from NACFOR Legacy Fund
- Development Procedure Bylaw No. 714: First and second readings
- Memorial for Ron Hogg: $500 set aside for planning on Broadway Street
- CBT Trail Enhancement Grant: Application for Source Trail improvements
- Development Variance Permit: Resubmission request for 303 7th Ave
Regular Council
The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has approved the exclusion of 5.1 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve to allow for Nakusp Airport expansion. Council is discussing the next steps to satisfy ALC conditions, including drafting a master plan and installing fencing.
- ALC decision to remove ALR designation from 5.1 ha at Nakusp Airport
- Requirement to draft and submit an Airport Master Plan
- Requirement to install a chain link fence between airport and ALR lands
- Proposal to rescind Policy GC2(a) regarding reporting formats
- Proposal to approve revised Policy F.3 for Timesheets and Payroll
Regular Council
The Council will consider a $30,000 grant application for fire department equipment and training. They will also review two development variance permit applications for residential setbacks and a new council remuneration bylaw.
- $30,000 grant application for Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training
- Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 713, 2022 adoption
- Public Notice Bylaw No. 712, 2022 adoption
- Development Variance Permit for 201 1st Street NW (garage/shop setback)
- Development Variance Permit for 303 7th Ave NW (entry landing setback)
Regular Council
The Council will review a presentation on proposed Zoning Bylaw updates, including new regulations for short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units. Additionally, the meeting includes first readings for several new bylaws regarding council remuneration, procedures, and public notices.
- Zoning Bylaw update presentation by Urban Systems
- Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 713, 2022 (first three readings)
- Council Procedure Bylaw No. 711, 2022 (adoption)
- Public Notice Bylaw No. 712, 2022 (first three readings)
- RDCK Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program ($1,000 maximum rebate)
Regular Council
Council will consider giving first three readings to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 711, receive reports on UBCM minister meeting requests and property tax comparisons, and direct staff on arranging ministry meetings for UBCM 2022. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and information items.
- Initial readings of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 711, 2022
- Minister Meeting Requests for UBCM 2022 (received for information)
- Ministry Staff Meeting Requests - UBCM 2022 (direct staff to arrange meetings)
- Property Tax Comparisons - Municipalities in BC (received for information)
- Mayor Zeleznik Monthly Report and Operations Activity Report for May/June 2022
Regular Council
Nakusp council will vote on adopting the 2021 Annual Report, granting statutory right-of-ways to BC Hydro and Telus for a property at 300 8th Ave NW, and entering a 12-month contract with Patricia Dehnel for planning services. They will also consider applying for a UBCM grant for the Raw Water Project with a $225,000 commitment, and receive reports on fire department awards and monthly activities.
- Adoption of 2021 Village of Nakusp Annual Report
- Statutory right-of-way agreement for BC Hydro and Telus at 300 8th Ave NW
- 12-month contract with Patricia Dehnel for planning services starting Jan 1, 2023
- UBCM SPF grant application for Nakusp Raw Water Project with $225,000 commitment from CWF reserve
- Adoption of Bylaw 710 adding stainless steel to approved memorial marker materials
Regular Council
Nakusp Council will decide on adopting the Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 709 for the October 2022 municipal election, increasing the ESB Storage Building budget from $150,000 to $200,000 with funding from the NACFOR Legacy fund and an RDCK grant application, and declaring two properties as nuisances to allow remedial action. They will also consider council remuneration changes, an EV charger grant application, and a $10,000 recreation grant request.
- Adopt Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 709, 2022 for the October 15, 2022 municipal election
- Increase ESB Storage Building budget from $150,000 to $200,000, with $30,000 from NACFOR Legacy fund and $30,000 RDCK grant application
- Declare 739 9A Ave NW and 503 2nd Ave NW as nuisances, authorizing staff to enter after July 13, 2022 and charge costs to owners
- Apply for NRCan EV Charger Grant for two charging stations with estimated Village cost of $18,112.50
- Direct staff to submit $10,000 funding request through RDCK Recreation Grant
Regular Council
Council will receive a presentation on a four-phase Nakusp Marina expansion, including new slips, fuel dock, and services, and consider allowing the presentation to exceed 10 minutes. They will also give three readings to Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 709, 2022, and approve the 2021 Statement of Financial Information. Routine reports from the fire chief and operations are also on the agenda.
- Marina Management Plan presentation by Grant Smith (4-phase expansion, new slips, fuel dock)
- Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 709, 2022 - three readings
- 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) approval
- Fire Chief Monthly Report - May 2022 (40 incidents to date)
- Operations report for March and April 2022
Regular Council
Nakusp council will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw, which set the village's budget and property tax rates for the year. The agenda also includes a presentation on human trafficking, a request to add stainless steel as an approved cemetery marker material, and a decision on applying for a federal grant for asset management.
- Adoption of Bylaw 707, 2022 to 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw
- Adoption of Bylaw 708, 2022 Tax Rates
- Presentation on anti-human trafficking initiative by Cathy Peters
- Direct staff to add stainless steel as approved cemetery marker material
- Apply for FCM Municipal Asset Management Program grant with $6,000 village share
Regular Council
Council will hear presentations on development approvals and the Arrow Lake ATV Club, reconsider a previously defeated strata conversion for 409 Broadway Street W, and give readings to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and 2022 Tax Rates bylaws. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and receipt of information items.
- Reconsideration of Strata Plan EPS7846 to convert 409 Broadway Street W to strata title (previously defeated April 11)
- Bylaw 707, 2022 to 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw — three readings
- Bylaw 708, 2022 Tax Rates — three readings
- Presentation: Development Approvals Process Update by Patricia Dehnel, RPP
- Presentation: Arrow Lake ATV Club by Ernie Knecht
Special Council
Nakusp's special council meeting on April 21, 2022, is primarily focused on a single decision: whether to support a collaborative approach to bring high-speed internet to the village. Council is considering endorsing a plan to create a community-owned internet hub using fibre infrastructure from Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, potentially with neighbouring villages. The deadline to express interest in provincial funding is April 25, 2022. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering agenda and minutes adoption.
- Resolution to support creating a community fibre optic network serving every taxable residence
- Plan to collaborate with Villages of Slocan, Silverton, and New Denver on a joint internet provider
- Potential application to Connecting Communities BC (CCBC) program for 'last mile' connections
- Provincial $830M funding partnership announced in March 2022 to connect underserved households
- Deadline to express interest in funding program is April 25, 2022
Regular Council
Nakusp Council is deciding on the 2022 operating budget of $5,551,070 and capital budget of $3,130,100, along with several other items including a campground operations contract, an easement encroachment agreement, and a strata plan approval. The meeting also includes discussion of a letter of support for Canadian Mountain Holidays, a culvert replacement project, and relocation of council meetings.
- 2022 Operating Budget: $5,551,070 (General $3,461,305, Water $639,163, Sewer $524,602, Hot Springs $926,000)
- 2022 Capital Budget: $3,130,100 (General $1,959,000, Water $791,100, Sewer $250,000, Hot Springs $130,000)
- Award 2022 Campground Operations contract to Tracy Brown (50% of net revenue, May 1–Sept 30)
- Easement encroachment agreement for 409 Broadway Street W (13.7 m² of Village sidewalk)
- Approve Strata Plan EPS7846 to convert 409 Broadway Street W to strata title
Regular Council
The Village of Nakusp Regular Council meeting on March 28, 2022 will receive presentations on Nav-CARE and Telus connectivity, consider approving a COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant policy for non-profits, direct staff to enter an agreement with Greenpeaks for a camp site at the Rec Complex, and receive reports on asset management and downtown revitalization. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and information items.
- Approval of Policy F13 - COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Non-Profits and Charities
- Direct staff to enter agreement with Greenpeaks for camp site at Rec Complex at market rate
- Receive Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 report including Broadway Culvert Crossing
- Receive Asset Management Phase 3 - Integration into Financial Plan report
- Presentations from Nakusp Nav-CARE and Mascon by Telus on regional connectivity
Regular Council
Nakusp Council is meeting to adopt four bylaws: Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, Water Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 704, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amending Bylaw No. 705, and Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 706. Council will also consider committing the Village as a partner with the Nakusp and Area Bike Society to apply for federal funding for an active transportation plan, and receive a report on Crown land acquisition. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, monthly reports, and information items.
- Adoption of Water Conservation Bylaw No. 702, 2022
- Adoption of Water Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 704, 2022
- Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amending Bylaw No. 705, 2022
- Adoption of Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 706, 2022
- Letter of support for Nakusp and Area Bike Society application to Government of Canada Active Transportation Fund
Regular Council
Nakusp Council will consider becoming the grant recipient for the CBT Outdoor Active Recreation Grant to fund the Nakusp Natural Adventure Park Phase 2 project, with the Village committing to 29% of total project costs. The agenda also includes decisions on a development variance permit, a mobile food cart proposal, and a COVID-19 grant transfer.
- Agree to be grant recipient for CBT Outdoor Active Recreation Grant for Nakusp Natural Adventure Park Phase 2 ($253,500)
- Approve Development Variance Permit for 93 4th Ave SW (setback reductions)
- Approve Tasty Times Vegan Eatery mobile food cart at public beach parking lot (May 1–Sept 31, 2022)
- Authorize transfer of $134,906 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for eligible 2021 expenditures
- Adopt Cemetery Administration Amending Bylaw No. 703, 2022
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Nakusp Special Council meeting on February 23, 2022, will consider a resolution to apply for grant funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for the Powell Creek Culvert Increased Capacity and Replacement project. Council will also give three readings to Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 701, 2022, which authorizes borrowing up to $413,500 for the village's share of the project. The loan will only proceed if the grant is successful and the bylaw is approved by the Inspector of Municipalities and electors.
- Resolution to submit grant application for Powell Creek Culvert project under ICIP Environmental Quality stream
- Commitment of $413,500 as the Village's 26.67% share of the estimated $1,550,430 project cost
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 701, 2022 for borrowing up to $413,500 over 25 years
- Project to be included in the 2022-2026 five-year financial plan
- Debt servicing estimated to increase by approximately $25,280 annually, funded through taxation
Regular Council
Nakusp council will consider applying for a Columbia Basin Trust Trail Enhancement Grant of $212,350 to repair the Rail Trail washout, with the Village committing 20% of project costs. They will also adopt a fees and charges amendment bylaw and give three readings to a cemetery administration bylaw. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and information items, plus a library annual report presentation.
- Application for $212,350 CBT Trail Enhancement Grant for Rail Trail Washout Repair, with 20% Village funding commitment
- Adoption of Bylaw 700, 2022 - Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw
- Three readings of Bylaw 703, 2022 - Cemetery Administration Amending Bylaw
- Nakusp Public Library 2021 Annual Report presentation
- Mayor's monthly report and outstanding resolutions list
Special Council
The Nakusp Village Council is deciding on two funding items: a $10,000 contribution to the Nakusp and Area Development Board for a wayfinding signage planning project, and directing staff to apply for $45,000 in grants to offset the cost of replacing the boat launch breakwater. The meeting is a special virtual session with a short agenda focused on these decisions.
- Proposed $10,000 from NACFOR Legacy Fund to NADB for wayfinding signage planning
- Direct staff to apply for $30,000 from Columbia Basin Trust CIP/AAP for breakwater
- Direct staff to apply for $15,000 from RDCK Community Works Grant for breakwater
- Breakwater replacement at Nakusp public boat launch is slated for this year
Regular Council
Nakusp Council will consider first, second, and third reading of the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 700, 2022, and receive reports on the 2022 provisional operating and capital budgets. Council will also discuss contributing $50,000 to the Nakusp Natural Adventure Park Phase 2, appointing a representative to the Arrow Slocan Tourism DMO, and signing a lease for a new airport weather station.
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 700, 2022 - first, second, and third reading
- 2022 Provisional Operating Budget - received for information
- 2022 Provisional Capital Budget - received for information
- $50,000 contribution to Nakusp Natural Adventure Park Phase 2 from NACFOR Legacy Fund, plus $18,000 contingency from Phase 1
- Lease agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada for upgraded weather monitoring station at Nakusp Airport
Regular Council
Nakusp council will consider appointing six members to the NACFOR community forest board, direct staff to apply for a federal infrastructure grant to replace the Powell Creek culvert under 1st Ave, and appoint election officials for the 2022 local election. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, staff service awards, and a tree donation request.
- Appoint John Cann, Randy Mackenzie, Anastasia Hewat, Darlene Adair, Patrick Judd, and Robert Toews to NACFOR Board
- Direct staff to apply for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding for Powell Creek culvert replacement
- Appoint Anna-Marie Hogg as Chief Election Officer and Linda McInnes as Deputy for 2022 election
- Staff service awards: Gilbert Battersby (20 yrs), Bobby Gresiuk (15 yrs), Zac Wethal (10 yrs)
- Review request for tree and plaque donation in downtown core