Nakusp public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Village of Nakusp Council will consider appointing Grant Thornton LLP as the auditor for the 2024 audit and receiving the 2024-2025 Snow Clearing Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of the previous council's minutes and a request to apply for a $10,000 grant for the Hotsprings Active Transportation and Parking plan.
- Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for 2024 audit
- Receive 2024-2025 Snow Clearing Plan
- Apply for $10,000 Infrastructure Planning Grant for Hotsprings plan
- Adopt minutes from November 25, 2024 Regular Council meeting
- Adopt Council Procedure Amending Bylaw 745, 2024
Nakusp and Area K Joint Service Commission
The Joint Service Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting. It will then consider two fee‑waiver/reduction requests: one from Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services for a Christmas hamper rental costing $1,433.75, and another from Nakusp Secondary School for the 2025 graduation celebration costing $5,723.00. A correspondence item seeks a review of the current facility fees and charges.
- Fee waiver/reduction request – Christmas hamper (Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services) – total rental cost $1,433.75
- Fee waiver/reduction request – 2025 graduation (Nakusp Secondary School) – total rental cost $5,723.00
- Correspondence – request for review of fees and charges (Arrow Lakes Gymnastics Club)
Regular Council
The Nakusp Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning Bylaw Amendment 744, 2024 and then vote on its third reading and adoption. It will also consider a loan authorization bylaw for the Nakusp & District Sports Complex, adopt updates to enforcement and risk‑management policies, reallocate $15,000 for a Hot Springs door project, and direct staff to fund a $421,250 reservoir cover replacement in the 2025 capital budget.
- Public Hearing on Zoning Bylaw Amendment 744, 2024
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 744, 2024
- Adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 740, 2024 for the Nakusp & District Sports Complex
- Reallocation of $15,000 from Hot Springs basement concrete to replace the basement door
- Approval of $421,250 for Reservoir Cover Replacement (Option 1) to be included in the 2025 Capital Budget
Regular Council
The Nakusp Regular Council will discuss the first and second readings of a zoning bylaw amendment and the adoption of terms for a new Accessibility Advisory Committee. The body will also review the repeal of the Community Development Program Grant Disbursement Policy.
- First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 744, 2024
- Adoption of Terms of Reference for the Nakusp Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Proposed repeal of Policy C004 Community Development Program Grant Disbursement Policy
- Discussion on speed limit changes for Highway 23
- Determination of 2025 Council attendance for AKBLG, UBCM, and FCM conferences
Committee Of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a presentation from the Nakusp & Area Development Board, and take several information reports including the Fire Chief's quarterly update, a Lease/License of Occupation policy, a Community Development Grant policy review, a Zoning Bylaw amendment, and upcoming COTW meeting schedules. Additional information items cover a potential 2025 tipping fee increase and a $500,000 REDIP application to fund a multi‑purpose community hub at the Old Firehall. No formal decisions are listed beyond receiving these items for information.
- $500,000 REDIP application for a multi‑purpose community hub (Old Firehall Collective)
- Lease/License of Occupation Policy – information report
- Community Development Grant Policy Review – information report
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment presentation – information report
- Potential Tipping Fee Increase for 2025 – information item
Special Council
The Special Council will adopt its agenda and then vote on a recommendation to designate four village positions—the Fire Chief, Emergency Program Coordinator, Deputy Corporate Officer, and CAO—as the Fire Inspector and/or Fire Investigator required by the new Fire Safety Act of 2024. The designations will allow staff to complete the required 8‑hour online training at no cost. No other business is listed for this meeting.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Designate Fire Chief, Emergency Program Coordinator, Deputy Corporate Officer, and CAO as Fire Inspector and/or Fire Investigator
- Comply with the Fire Safety Act of 2024 which mandates written designations by Oct 28, 2024
- Staff to complete required 8‑hour online training (no cost) for each role
Regular Council
The Nakusp Council will decide on a $250,000 backhoe loader purchase, adding the amount to the capital budget. It will also consider funding a Waterfront Master Plan survey up to $75,000, a wayfinding signage program with up to $84,000, a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2025, and a $20,000 tree‑cleanup allocation.
- Backhoe Loader Purchase – increase Capital Budget to $250,000
- Waterfront Master Plan – fund site survey up to $75,000 from NACFOR legacy fund
- NADB Wayfinding Signage – provide up to $84,000 from NACFOR legacy fund
- Permissive Tax Exemption (2025) Bylaw No. 743 – adopt as presented
- Wind Storm Tree Cleanup – approve up to $20,000 from unappropriated surplus
Regular Council
At the September 23, 2024 regular council meeting, members will consider adopting the Nakusp Active Transportation Plan as presented. The council will also receive recommendations from the Public Art Committee to place the “Tina the Turkey” sculpture at the Post Office, locate related tracks in Village Gardens, and disband the committee. Additional items include adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 739, first‑through‑third readings of Bylaws No. 742, 741, and 743, and decisions on two Community Development Grant applications totaling $14,000.
- Adopt Nakusp Active Transportation Plan (F.1)
- Public Art Committee: place Tina the Turkey sculpture at Post Office and disband committee (F.2)
- Adopt Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 739 (I.1)
- First‑through‑third readings of Public Notice Amendment Bylaw No. 742 (I.2)
- Approve/deny Community Development Grant applications: $9,000 for Arrow Lakes Gymnastics mats and $5,000 for Nakusp & District Museum tea party (L.2, L.3)
Regular Council
The Nakusp Council will vote to adopt the Reserve Funds Establishment amendment to Bylaw No. 737. It will also consider the first, second, and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 739 and Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 740. The council will review permissive tax exemption requests for several Arrowtarian Senior Citizens Society properties and the Nakusp Seniors Society. An action item will decide whether to approve a $5.00 per person group rate for FABX entry to the Nakusp Hot Springs.
- Adopt Reserve Funds Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 737
- First, second, and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 739
- First, second, and third readings of Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 740
- Approve permissive tax exemption requests for Arrowtarian Senior Citizens Society properties and Nakusp Seniors Society clubhouse
- Approve or deny FABX request for $5.00 per person entry to Nakusp Hot Springs
Special Council
This meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The only substantive item is a notice to move into an in-camera session to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land.
- In-camera session regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
Regular Council
Nakusp Council will review a petition regarding a denied business licence for a motel at 85 1st Street NW. The agenda also includes a $10,000 funding request for a community forum and a $50,000 budget approval for the reservoir cover replacement project design phase.
- Reconsideration of business licence denial at 85 1st Street NW
- $10,000 funding request for Community to Community forum
- $50,000 budget approval for Reservoir Cover Replacement Project design phase
- Adoption of Use of Public Property Policy C011
- Signing the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
Regular Council
The Nakusp Council meeting includes discussions on Zoning Bylaw Amendment 738, 2024. Council will also consider declaring two properties as nuisances due to unsanitary conditions. Other items include a grant application for the sports complex and support for an immigration pilot program.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 738, 2024 readings and adoption
- Declaration of nuisance property at 503 2nd Ave NW
- Declaration of nuisance property at 315 8th Avenue NW
- Support for Rural Community Immigration Pilot Program
- Free chalets for Sinixt Confederacy at Hot Springs 50th Anniversary
Nakusp and Area K Joint Service Commission
The Commission is reviewing fee waiver requests for the Harvest 'n Heritage Fair and Music In the Park. They are also considering a staff report to update rental rates at the Nakusp & District Sports Complex. This proposal includes a new "Fitness" rate class intended to encourage more facility use.
- Fee waiver request for Harvest 'n Heritage Fair 2024
- Fee waiver request for Music In the Park
- Proposed update to Nakusp & District Sports Complex fees and charges
- Creation of a new "Fitness" rate class for facility rentals
Committee Of The Whole
The committee will receive presentations from BC Hydro regarding 2024 summer water levels and the Nakusp Rail Society concerning a replica train station. Members will also review the Active Transportation Plan presented by the Nakusp and Area Bike Society. Additionally, officials will review village property leases, agreements, and licences to occupy.
- BC Hydro presentation on Summer 2024 water levels
- Nakusp Rail Society proposal for a replica CPR station
- Active Transportation Plan review by Nakusp and Area Bike Society
- Review of Village Property and Building Leases, Agreements and Licence to Occupy
Regular Council
The Nakusp Regular Council will discuss a temporary use permit for a recreational vehicle to be used as a residence during home construction. The body is also considering a new permissive tax exemption policy and the appointment of a sports complex committee.
- Temporary Use Permit (TUP 01-2024) for a recreational vehicle residence at 200 Cotswold Road
- Adoption of C013 - Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and repeal of F.9
- Appointment of Amy Blatz, Murray Peglar, Matthew Wood, Mickey Wojnarowski, and Courtney Edwards to the Sports Complex Usage Committee
- Support letter to UBCM regarding the Regional District of Nanaimo's Local Government Act modernization initiative
- Operations Department quarterly update report
Regular Council
The Council is deciding on the adoption of the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw and the 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2023 financial audit and a proposal from Kutenai Spring Resort.
- Adoption of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 736, 2024
- Adoption of 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 735, 2024
- Adoption of Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024
- Proposed $200 fee agreement with Arrow Lakes Youth Baseball Association for Kathy Pederson Ball Field
- Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
Regular Council
The Council is deciding on the 2024 tax rates, a four-year financial plan, and several new bylaws. They are also discussing funding for a Waterfront Master Plan and celebrations for the Hot Springs 50th Anniversary.
- Proposed $50,000 for a Waterfront Master Plan from the NACFOR legacy fund
- Proposed $10,000 from the Hot Springs operational budget for 50th Anniversary activities
- 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 736, 2024
- 2024 to 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 735, 2024
- Use of Public Property Bylaw No. 733, 2024
Committee Of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review reports on short-term rental use in C1 and LD1 zones and non-resident water use. The body will also discuss amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw and the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy.
- Discussion of 90-day short-term rental use in C1 and LD1 zones
- Review of Policy F9 - Permissive Tax Exemption Policy
- Proposed Business Licence Bylaw amendments
- Presentation by Canadian Mountain Holidays
- FireSmart presentation by Noel Ballard
Regular Council
Council will decide on the 2024 Final Operating Budget of $6,405,903 and the 2024 Final Capital Budget of $3,892,415. The meeting also includes decisions on community development grants and amendments to public property and subdivision bylaws.
- 2024 Final Operating Budget: $6,405,903
- 2024 Final Capital Budget: $3,892,415
- Proposed budget up to $80,000 for a new Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
- Third reading of Use of Public Property Bylaw 733, 2024, including sidewalk obstruction rules
- Community Development Grant applications for Nakusp Mixed Slow Pitch ($10,000), Arrow Lakes Fine Arts Guild ($6,040), and others
Special Committee Of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole is hearing presentations from four local organizations seeking funding through the Nakusp/RDCK Community Development Program. These groups are proposing projects related to search and rescue, arts workshops, caribou recovery, and historical brochures.
- Arrow Lakes Fine Art Guild request for art workshops with a total 3-phase budget of $9,300
- Arrow Lakes Caribou Society request for a second maternity pen video as part of a $25,900 project budget
- Arrow Lakes Historical Society printing estimate of $2,324 for walking tour and main brochures
- Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue presentation on project application and expense breakdown
Regular Council
Council is discussing the creation of a select committee to engage the public on the preferences and functionality of the Nakusp and District Sports Complex. The body is also considering a new public property bylaw and several community grant applications.
- Use of Public Property Bylaw 733, 2024 (First Three Readings)
- Transfer of $68,631 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for 2023 expenditures
- Community Development Grant for Nakusp Mixed Slow Pitch Society: $10,000.00
- Community Development Grant for Arrow Lakes Fine Arts Guild Society: $6,040.00
- Community Development Grants for Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue ($2,000.00) and Arrow Lakes Caribou Society ($2,000.00)
Regular Council
The Village of Nakusp is deciding on the adoption of the CAQ5 Airport Master Plan and a grant application for climate-related emergency planning. Council will also discuss the creation of a Hot Springs 50th Anniversary Planning Committee and a request for a 4-way stop sign.
- Adoption of the CAQ5 Airport Master Plan prepared by HM Aero Aviation Consulting
- Grant application to UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation for up to $150,000
- Request for a 4-way stop sign at Broadway Street and Nelson Ave
- Application to participate in Health Canada's 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge
- Appointment of a member to the Upper Arrow Housing Society
Special Council
Council is discussing three resolutions to be sent to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). These proposals urge the provincial government to expand housing funds, expand vacancy taxes, and address unruly behavior in local government.
- Resolution to urge the province to allow the Rental Protection Fund to purchase individual units in remote communities under 5,000 people
- Resolution to urge the provincial government to expand the Speculation and Vacancy Tax across the province
- Resolution to urge the province to create a task force to address bullying and unruly behavior by residents and elected officials
Committee Of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a 2024 Capital Budget totaling $3,862,915 for infrastructure and equipment. The body is also receiving a presentation on a master plan for the CAQ5 airport and reviewing bylaws regarding public property and business licensing.
- 2024 Capital Budget expenditures including $1,323,538 for sewer and $808,000 for water
- Airport Master Plan presentation with estimated asset rehabilitation costs between $2,517,000 and $6,290,000
- Proposed $173,235 for an Emergency Reception Center in the Auditorium
- Review of Use of Public Property and Business Licence bylaws
- Proposed $405,550 in Hot Springs and Chalets expenditures
Regular Council
Council will review the 2024 provisional capital budget and decide on several bylaws regarding fees, charges, and reserve funds. The meeting also includes a decision on a development permit for 83 & 85 Nelson Avenue North.
- 2024 Provisional Capital Budget approval
- Development Permit for 83 & 85 Nelson Avenue North
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 732
- Reserve Funds Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 731
- $10,500 from NACFOR Legacy Fund for Invasive Plant Inventory and Management Plan
Regular Council
Council will discuss amending bylaws for reserve funds and fees and charges. The meeting includes a presentation on asset management and decisions regarding the 'Tina the Turkey' public art project.
- Reserve Funds Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 731, 2024
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 732
- Appointment of Sharon Starrett to the Public Art Committee - Tina the Turkey
- Proposal to place a bronze turkey sculpture at 603 Broadway Street
- Proposal to add bronze turkey tracks along Broadway Street and/or 6th Avenue