Gold River public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering several financial and administrative items, including a major contribution for fibre installation. They are also reviewing a one-time sewer consumption credit and an application for emergency preparedness funding. Additionally, the meeting includes the first reading of a council procedure amendment bylaw.

• $125,000 contribution to Strathcona Regional District for Connected Coast Fibre installation
• One-time $0.37 per cubic metre credit for all metered sewer accounts used in 2023
• Installation of meters on all Commercial and Industrial sewer accounts
• First reading of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 733.1, 2023
• Application for the 2024 Emergency Operation Centre grant via UBCM/SRD

Regular Meeting

The Council is considering a submission regarding a new vacant land tax classification. They are also discussing an amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw to include individual member votes in meeting minutes.

• 2024 AVICC Call for Resolutions: Vacant Land tax classification proposal
• Proposed amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021 regarding recording individual votes

Regular Meeting

Gold River Council will receive the Waterfront Strategic Plan for review and forward it to the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation for comment. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a dog park proposal and a concrete circle proposal. Additionally, council will review 2024 appointments and the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Waterfront Strategic Plan review
• Dog Park Proposal presentation
• Concrete Circle Proposal presentation
• Approval of 2024 Council meeting schedule
• Amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021

Regular Meeting

Council is considering a grant application for volunteer and composite fire department equipment and training. They are also discussing changing a REDIP grant application to support a new Strategic Economic Development Plan.

• UBCM Volunteer & Composite Fire Department Equipment & Training grant application
• REDIP-Economic Capacity (REDIP-EC) funding stream for a Strategic Economic Development Plan
• 2022 CRI FireSmart Community Funding & Supports correspondence

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council is considering a grant application to support a Strategic Economic Development Plan through the REDIP program. The agenda also includes the adoption of the Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023.

• Grant application for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
• Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023
• LGCAP Survey Report and Attestation

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will meet to vote on adopting several new bylaws, including regulations for off-road vehicles and bylaw enforcement. The session also includes reviews of a permissive tax exemption bylaw and a discussion regarding property bids in an in-camera session.

• Adoption of Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023
• Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• First, second, and third readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 750, 2023
• Discussion on bidding on properties in the annual tax sale

Regular Meeting

Gold River Council will consider recommendations to increase rates by at least 3% for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. The agenda also includes three readings for new off-road vehicle and bylaw enforcement bylaws. Additionally, council will review a report regarding the Parks and Trails Master Plan enhancement project.

• Proposed minimum 3% rate increase for Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Three readings for Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023
• Three readings for Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• Request for staff estimate on Parks and Trails Master Plan enhancement project
• Notification of approved Next Gen 911 funding

Council approved a minimum 3% rate increase for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and the Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. Two bylaws regarding off-road vehicles and notice enforcement were passed through three readings. Council also deferred a disk golf course proposal.

• Approved minimum 3% rate increase for Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre
• Passed Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 749, 2023 (including 5:00am to 11:00pm road use restriction)
• Passed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 737.1, 2023
• Deferred Disk Golf Course Proposal
• Directed staff to provide an estimate for Parks and Trails Master Plan – Enhancement Project for 2024 budget
• Approved $55 expenditure for a Remembrance Day wreath

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council is meeting to consider several administrative items, including a proposed HVAC upgrade project for the Village office, Council Chambers, and Firehall offices. Council will also receive the second quarter financial report and two grant-in-aid requests for Gold River Days events. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• HVAC upgrade project: authorize agreement with Aerotherm Solutions Ltd for heat pump system, funded 80% by grant and 20% from reserves
• Second quarter financial report for information
• Grant in aid for Gold River Days (Beer Garden, Silent Auction, Pig Roast)
• Grant in aid for Gold River Days (BBQ and Art Project)
• Correspondence block including UBCM, Surrey Mayor, wildfire equipment support request

Council authorized a heat pump installation for Firehall offices and supported a permit application for fibre optic internet. Additionally, the council waived permit fees for Gold River Days events.

• Authorized agreement with Aerotherm Solutions Ltd for Firehall heat pump system (CARRIED)
• Approved funding for HVAC project using 80% grant and 20% reserves (CARRIED)
• Approved Grant in Aid and waived $543.50 in permit fees for Gold River Days beer garden, silent auction, and pig roast (CARRIED)
• Waived $171.50 in fees for Gold River Days BBQ and art project at Nimpkish Park (CARRIED)
• Agreed to send a letter of support to City West for fibre internet permit applications (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 4 and July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to consider a budget increase for members to attend the UBCM conference. The agenda also includes a motion to enter an in-camera session regarding labour or employee relations.

• Proposed budget increase for UBCM conference attendance
• Motion to proceed In-Camera for labour or employee relations

Council decided that only two Councillors will attend the UBCM conference with no increase to the budget. The Healthy Family and Community Committee will be suspended until 2024 due to a lack of members.

• Limited UBCM conference attendance to two Councillors
• Denied budget increase for UBCM conference
• Suspended Healthy Family and Community Committee until 2024
• Approved motion to proceed In-Camera for labour or employee relations

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will consider awarding an active transportation contract to Urban Systems. The agenda also includes a development permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive and a zoning amendment regarding short-term rentals.

• Active Transportation Plan sole source contract award to Urban Systems
• Development Permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 706.10 regarding Nootka Sound Services short-term rentals
• Disk Golf Proposal by Riley Kazanowski
• Correspondence regarding Village Plaza Parking, pellet guns, and rodeo concerns

Council authorized a sole source contract to Urban Systems for the Village of Gold River’s Active Transportation Plan. A development permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive was also approved. Several reports and pieces of correspondence were received for information.

• Awarded Active Transportation Plan to Urban Systems as a sole source contract (Carried)
• Approved Development Permit for 390 Nimpkish Drive (Carried)
• Adopted June 19, 2023 regular meeting and June 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Received Zoning Amendment Application report from Nootka Sound Services for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence regarding Village Plaza Parking, pellet guns, rodeo concerns, and Prince George Resolution for information (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will review several administrative reports, including the 2023 Annual Water Report. Key actions include authorizing a grant application for the ICET Placemaking Grant and awarding a structural repair contract for the Wharf Warehouse.

• Awarding of Wharf Warehouse Structural Repairs project to Industria Construction Corporation
• Authorization of an ICET Placemaking Grant application
• Appointment of alternate voting delegates for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia
• Review of the 2023 Annual Water Report
• Grant in Aid request for the Gold River Slo-Pitch Tournament

Council authorized a contract with Industria Construction Corporation for Wharf Warehouse structural repairs. The board also approved a $1,077 grant for the Gold River Slo-Pitch Tournament and authorized a grant application for ICET Placemaking.

• Authorized agreement with Industria Construction Corporation for Wharf Warehouse Structural Repairs
• Approved $1,077 Grant in Aid for Gold River Slo-Pitch Tournament
• Authorized administration to submit ICET Placemaking Grant application
• Appointed Councillor Wehmeier and Pichert as alternate voting delegates for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia
• Deferred UBCM Meetings discussion to June 27
• Received 2023 Annual Water Report for information

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will consider the 2022 Municipal Report, including audited financial statements. Additionally, administration may proceed with new financial planning software.

• Acceptance of the 2022 Annual Municipal Report and Audited Financial Statements
• Authorization for CityWeb FMW Operating and Capital software with a $50,000 budget increase
• Review of the Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw report
• Delegation from Michaela Arruda of the Campbell River Community Foundation

Council authorized a 5-year agreement with Questica for financial planning software. Staff were directed to prepare an Off-Road Vehicle bylaw with specific time and route restrictions. The 2022 Annual Municipal Report and Audited Financial Statements were also accepted.

• Accepted 2022 Annual Municipal Report and Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare Off-Road Vehicle bylaw limiting use from 5:00am to 11:00pm daily (Carried)
• Authorized 5-year agreement with Questica for Operating, Capital and OpenBook with $23,000 budget increase via grant funding (Carried)
• Denied authorization for CityWeb FMW Operating and Capital with $50,000 budget increase (Defeated)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council is considering an application for the Community Resiliency Investment 2023 FireSmart Community and Funding Supports grant. This application aims to support ongoing wildfire risk reduction work in the village.

• Authorization of a FireSmart Community and Funding Supports grant application to the UBCM
• Code of Conduct report and Policy 401 (HR) review

Council authorized an application for the Community Resiliency Investment 2023 FireSmart Community and Fundings Supports grant. Council also directed staff to organize a Code of Conduct workshop for Fall 2023.

• Authorized application for Community Resiliency Investment 2023 FireSmart Community and Fundings Supports grant
• Agreed to commit to overall grant management if FireSmart application is successful
• Directed staff to arrange a Code of Conduct discussion workshop in Fall 2023
• Adopted May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Healthy Families and Community Committee

The Healthy Families and Community Committee is reviewing its 2023 meeting schedule and previous minutes. The committee will also consider a recommendation to Council regarding a new member application.

• Application for Lori Root to be added as an additional member
• Review of the 2023 Meeting Schedule

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting new tax rates and amendments to sewer and reserve fund bylaws. The meeting includes reviews of strategic priorities, a housing needs report, and a first quarter financial report.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 748, 2023
• Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 614.13, 2023
• Reserve Funds Amendment Bylaw No. 644.2, 2023
• Grant-in-aid request of $190.00 for the Gold River Literacy Society
• Evacuation Route Planning grant application in collaboration with Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation

Council approved several financial bylaws including tax and sewer rates. The body endorsed the 2023-2027 Strategic Priorities and accepted a housing needs report. Council also authorized a joint evacuation route planning grant application with the Mowachaht / Muchalaht First Nation.

• Endorsed 2023-2027 Strategic Priorities (Carried)
• Accepted housing needs report (Carried)
• Authorized evacuation route planning grant application via Mowachaht / Muchalaht First Nation (Carried)
• Adopted Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 614.13, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Reserve Funds Amendment Bylaw No. 644.2, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 748, 2023 (Carried)
• Supported REDIP grant application by Sea Forest Micro Algae, Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved $190.00 grant in aid for Gold River Literacy Society (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council approved the 2022 Financial Statements and adopted several bylaws regarding taxes, sewer rates, and financial planning. The council also authorized a grant application for climate change adaptation in partnership with the Strathcona Regional District.

• Approved and accepted 2022 Financial Statements
• Authorized grant application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023
• Adopted Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment Bylaw No. 612.13, 2023
• Adopted Financial Plan Bylaw No. 747, 2023
• Passed first, second, and third reading of Reserve Funds Amendment Bylaw No. 644.2, 2023
• Passed first, second, and third reading of Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 614.13, 2023
• Passed first, second, and third reading of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 748, 2023 as amended

Healthy Families and Community Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its foundational operations. The agenda includes the election of a chairperson, setting a regular meeting schedule, and discussing the committee's Terms of Reference.

• Election of a Chairperson
• Establishment of Regular Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of Terms of Reference

Regular Meeting

Council approved several service agreements with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation regarding fire protection, solid waste, and sewer services. The meeting also included the adoption of utility rate amendments and the first three readings of the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw.

• Approved discounted rent of $30.00 per month for 9 months for Gold River Museum and Archive Society at Jack Christensen Centre
• Adopted Bylaw No. 744 (MMFN Fire Protection Services Agreement)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 745 (MMFN Solid Waste and Disposal Services Agreement)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 746 (MMFN Sewer Services Agreement)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 644.1 (Reserve Funds Amendment Bylaw)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 613.11 (Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 614.12 (Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Financial Plan Bylaw No. 747, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 Financial Plan, which includes a 5.9% increase for 2023 and 8.9% increases for each of the next four years. The only substantive item on the agenda is receiving this plan for information; the rest is procedural.

• 2023 Financial Plan with 5.9% increase for 2023 and 8.9% for each of the next four years

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council is meeting to discuss utility rate amendments and service agreements for fire protection, solid waste, and sewer services. The body is also reviewing a grant application for an Emergency Operation Centre and a rental agreement for the Gold River Museum and Archive Society.

• Proposed rental of a room at the Jack Christensen Centre to the Gold River Museum and Archive Society for $150 per month per room
• Application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023 Emergency Operation Centre grant via the Strathcona Regional District
• Bylaws No. 744, 745, and 746 regarding Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Fire Protection, Solid Waste, and Sewer services
• Utility rate amendment bylaws for Trade Waste and Garbage (No. 612.13), Water (No. 613.11), and Sewer (No. 614.12)
• Appointment of Chelsie Stubbs and Jackie Jack to the Healthy Families and Community Committee

Council passed several bylaws regarding utility rates, reserve funds, and service agreements with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. The Village also authorized a joint grant application for an Emergency Operations Centre. A decision on room rentals for the Gold River Museum and Archive Society was deferred.

• Approved Bylaw No. 744 (MMFN Fire Protection Services Agreement)
• Approved Bylaw No. 745 (MMFN Solid Waste and Disposal Services Agreement)
• Approved Bylaw No. 746 (MMFN Sewer Services Agreement)
• Approved Reserve Funds Amendment Bylaw No. 644.1, 2023
• Approved Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment Bylaw No. 612.13
• Approved Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 613.11
• Approved Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 614.12
• Authorized grant application for Emergency Operation Centre via Strathcona Regional District

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss administration reports. The primary item on the agenda is for Council to receive the 2023 Financial Plan for information.

• 2023 Financial Plan

Regular Meeting

Council will meet to adopt the February 21, 2023 minutes and receive several informational reports. The meeting includes reviews of an audit planning report and correspondence regarding off-road vehicles and house demolition.

• Audit Planning Report
• Correspondence from K. Chisholm regarding Off Road Vehicles
• Correspondence from Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia
• Correspondence regarding House Demo - Leone

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss the 2023 Financial Plan. The agenda also includes a motion to move into an in-camera session to discuss labour relations and the acquisition or disposition of land.

• 2023 Financial Plan
• In-camera discussion regarding labour relations
• In-camera discussion regarding acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land

Council received the 2023 Financial Plan for information. Council also directed staff to prepare a bylaw amendment to move funds from the Fish Processing Plant Reserve to the Capital Works Reserve Fund.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received 2023 Financial Plan for information (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendment to move funds from Fish Processing Plant Reserve to Capital Works Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Approved motion to go In-Camera regarding labour relations and land acquisition/disposition (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will consider a Development Variance Permit for 607 Conuma and provide direction on a Code of Conduct policy. They will also decide on discounted rental rates for community groups at the Jack Christensen Centre.

• Development Variance Permit for 607 Conuma
• Code of Conduct policy direction
• Jack Christensen Centre rentals: discounted rate of $30/month for 9 months for one group, $50/month for Gold River Food Network
• Letter of support for BC Crisis Line
• Disc golf proposal received for information

Council approved discounted monthly rental rates for five community organizations at the Jack Christensen Centre. A development variance permit for 607 Conuma was approved, and staff were directed to send a letter of support for the BC Crisis line.

• Approved Development Variance Permit for 607 Conuma
• Approved $30/month rental (9 months/year) for Gold River Chamber of Commerce
• Approved $30/month rental (9 months/year) for Gold River Lions Club
• Approved $30/month rental (9 months/year) for Gold River Restorative Justice Society
• Approved $30/month rental (9 months/year) for Nootka Sound Society for the Arts
• Approved $50/month rental for Gold River Food Network
• Resolved to meet in March 2023 to review the Code of Conduct
• Directed staff to send letter of support for the BC Crisis line

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Temporary Use Permit for Industra Construction Corp at 495 Maquinna Crescent. The meeting also includes decisions on a climate adaptation grant application and creating a new Healthy Families and Community Committee. Council will adopt previous meeting minutes and receive block correspondence.

• Public hearing and vote on Temporary Use Permit for Industra Construction Corp at 495 Maquinna Crescent
• Authorizing application for Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Adaptation grant through UBCM in partnership with Strathcona Regional District
• Creating a Healthy Families and Community Committee and adopting its Terms of Reference
• Adopting minutes from the January 16, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
• Receiving block correspondence including Community Services Recovery Fund letter and Heritage BC information

Council approved a Temporary Use Permit for Industria Construction Corporation and authorized a grant application for disaster risk reduction. The council also established the Healthy Families and Community Committee and directed staff to support Grieg Seafood BC LTD.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit for Industria Construction Corporation at 495 Maquinna Crescent
• Authorized grant application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023 Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Adaptation
• Authorized Strathcona Regional District to provide grant management if application is successful
• Created the Healthy Families and Community Committee
• Adopted Healthy Families and Community Committee Terms of Reference
• Directed staff to prepare a letter of support for Grieg Seafood BC LTD. aquaculture operations

Regular Meeting

The Village of Gold River Council is meeting to discuss emergency support services and bear smart reporting. The body is considering an application for financial assistance through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023.

• Application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023 Emergency Support Services via the Strathcona Regional District
• Bear Smart - Wild Safe BC report
• Grant in aid request from the Legion

Council authorized an application for financial assistance under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023. The Strathcona Regional District will submit the application and manage the funding if awarded. A grant request from the Legion was deferred to budget discussions.

• Approved application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2023 (Carried)
• Authorized Strathcona Regional District to submit and manage the grant application (Carried)
• Deferred Legion grant in aid request to budget discussion (Carried)
• Adopted January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Bear Smart - Wild Safe BC report for information (Carried)
• Received Emergency Support Services report for information (Carried)

Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Gold River Council with mostly routine items. Council will consider adopting the Terms of Reference for the Economic and Industrial Development Committee, receive reports on a library garbage bin and a Girl Guides proclamation, and decide on a $300 ad purchase for a military service recognition book.

• Adopt Terms of Reference for Economic and Industrial Development Committee
• Approve $300 business card ad in 2023 Annual Military Service Recognition Book
• Receive report on Library garbage container inquiry
• Receive Girl Guides proclamation information
• Adopt minutes from Dec 5 and Dec 14, 2022 meetings

The Village of Gold River Council adopted the Terms of Reference for the Economic and Industrial Development Committee. Council also approved a $300 advertisement for the 2023 Annual Military Service Recognition Book. A report regarding the library garbage bin was defeated.

• Adopted Terms of Reference for the Economic and Industrial Development Committee (Carried)
• Approved $300 business card ad for BC/Yukon Legion 2023 Annual Military Service Recognition Book (Carried)
• Report on Library Garbage Bin defeated (Defeated)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 5, 2022 and December 14, 2022 (Carried)