Silverton public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Open Council
The Village of Silverton is holding a special open council meeting to adopt the agenda and provide notice of a closed meeting. The subsequent closed session will address personnel matters, potential litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and annual report progress.
- Notice of closed meeting pursuant to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter
Special Open Council
The Village of Silverton is holding a special meeting to review a CAO recruitment report. Council will consider a resolution to close a series of meetings to the public to discuss personnel, labour relations, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice.
- CAO Recruitment Report
- Resolution to close meetings to the public pursuant to Section 90.(1) of the Community Charter
Special Open Council
The Special Open Council will open at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 420 Lake Ave. The council will close the meeting to the public for an in‑camera session under Section 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(g) concerning labour relations or potential litigation. The agenda otherwise consists of routine items such as the call to order, acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples, and adoption of the agenda.
- In‑camera session closed to public under Section 90(1)(c) – labour relations and Section 90(1)(g) – litigation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates on strategic priorities and discuss the pending lease issue with the Slocan Lake Arts Council, including a required structural assessment. The council will also hear reports on the Village EV truck purchase, remote‑meeting technology upgrades, and other infrastructure initiatives.
- Lease issue with Slocan Lake Arts Council – interim lease approved Nov 17 2023; council to complete structural assessment (Oct 9 2024).
- Purchase of Village public works electric‑vehicle truck – ordered Nov 29 2023; $30,000 grant sought for charger ($2,000 charger cost).
- Remote‑meeting technology upgrade – contract with 3Birds.ca for video and sound system, service through Dec 2026.
- Dike inspection audit – council received audit report Dec 13 2023; recommendations to be completed before May 2024.
- Floodplain mapping – TRUE Consulting contracted; final report due Dec 2024.
Special Open Council
The Village of Silverton is meeting to adopt Bylaw No. 544, 2024, which establishes the property value tax rates for the year. This bylaw sets the municipal revenue to be raised and the amounts collected for other local government bodies.
- Adoption of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 544, 2024
- Residential municipal tax rate of 2.3111
- Utility municipal tax rate of 40.0000
- Business municipal tax rate of 5.0844
- 10% penalty for taxes remaining unpaid after July 2, 2024
Special Open Council
The Village of Silverton is meeting to adopt its 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan and the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw. The proposed tax rates include an 8% increase to the total tax levy per the 2024 operating budget.
- 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 544, 2024 (proposed 8% increase to total tax levy)
- 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 543, 2024
- Garbage Collection and Disposal Amendment Bylaw No. 545, 2024
- Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 546, 2024
- 10% penalty for taxes remaining unpaid after July 2, 2024
Special Open Council
Council is considering the appointment of Lisa Clark as interim Chief Financial Officer and updating banking signing authorities. They are also reviewing the 2024-2028 Financial Plan, which includes proposed increases for property taxes, water rates, and garbage collection.
- Appointment of Lisa Clark as interim Chief Financial Officer
- Update of banking, investment, and financial transaction signing authority
- Approval of the Village of Silverton 2024-2028 Financial Plan
- Proposed 8% property tax increase
- Proposed 6% water rate increase
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review revised 2024/2025 Council Priorities, municipal campground management, and a town hall meeting. Staff have requested a reconsideration of the number of priorities due to limited staff capacity and infrastructure neglect.
- Review of 2024/2025 Council Priorities
- Municipal Campground Management and 2023 Year End Report
- Discussion regarding a Town Hall Meeting
- Adoption of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The committee will hold its first discussion on the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and Budget. This includes reviewing drafts for the 2024 Capital Budget, Operating Summary, and Schedule A.
- 2024 Capital Budget projects including Memorial Hall upgrades ($70,462) and Electric Pickup Truck ($110,000)
- EV Charge Stations project estimated at $118,622
- New Zoning Bylaw project estimated at $55,000
- Housing Needs Assessment estimated at $50,000
- Water System Upgrade estimated at $50,000
Special Open Council
The Village of Silverton is holding a Special Open Council meeting. The primary purpose is to move into an in-camera session to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.
- In-camera meeting regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation under Section 90.(1)(e) of the Community Charter
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the registration of the Silverton Creek Community Watershed and review a report from the Municipal Advisor. The body is asked to recommend that Council reconsider and revise the 2023-2024 Council Priorities.
- Proposal to register Silverton Creek, Maurier Creek, and Fennel Creek as the Official Community Watershed
- Recommendation to revise and re-prioritize the 2023-2024 Council Priorities
- Municipal Advisor report on staffing deficits and record-keeping practices
- Review of minutes from October 24, 2023, including a $250 Grant-In-Aid to Slocan Lake Arts Council