Tumbler Ridge public meetings in 2021
44 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will discuss a report recommending negotiations with the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League to host a Junior A team, including a 3-year facility use lease. They will also review a recreation pass benefit policy, a proposed trail route change from the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society, and options for 2022 grant writer funding. A presentation from the Chamber of Commerce on the 2021 grant writer report is scheduled.
- Direct Administration to begin negotiations with Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League for a Junior A team and develop a 3-year facility use lease agreement
- Discuss Admin 52 - Recreation Pass Benefit Policy
- Consider response to Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society proposed change to TR Trail route
- Options for 2022 Grant Writer funding: $29,810 to Chamber of Commerce or advertise position
- 2021 grant writer report: $30,000 approved for Fairgrounds, $12,000 for Community Good Food Box
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council is reviewing the Fire Services Master Plan, which includes a recommendation to tender for a new Wildland Fire Apparatus. They are also discussing the 2021-2025 Housing Needs Assessment and several corporate registry updates.
- Fire Services Master Plan recommendation to tender for Wildland Fire Apparatus, Squad 4
- Proposed five-year lease renewal with Tumbler Ridge Library Association for $1.00 per year
- Tumbler Ridge Community Forest Corporation financial statements and director changes
- 2021-2025 Housing Needs Assessment report for public posting
- Amendment to Health Needs Committee to include a BC Ambulance member
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is reviewing a housing needs assessment and considering applications for childcare facility funding. The meeting also includes discussions on lease renewals, infrastructure upgrades, and COVID-19 grant allocations.
- Application for Childcare BC New Spaces Fund for a 70-space facility
- Five-year lease renewal for Tumbler Ridge Library Association for $1.00 per year
- Allocation of $57,890.09 from COVID-19 Restart grant for Council Chambers audio/visual upgrades
- Installation of ice and snow guards at the Community Centre
- Housing needs assessment report by Dr. Kyle Farrell
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will hear presentations from the Tumbler Ridge Geopark and FireWise Consulting, and discuss reports on the Fire Services Master Plan, a Youth Member of Council policy, tourism and health task force terms of reference, downtown design guidelines, and the Holly Jolly event. The meeting includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.
- Presentation of 2021 Fire Protection Review and Master Plan by FireWise Consulting
- Tumbler Ridge Geopark annual report presentation by Manda Maggs
- Recognition of Deputy Fire Chief Diana Vandale's retirement after 27 years
- Discussion of Downtown Design Guidelines - Alternative Furnishings
- Discussion of Holly Jolly Event 2021 schedule
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review the Fire Services Master Plan and consider several infrastructure projects. Discussions include upgrading Council Chamber audio/visual systems and replacing a JD loader.
- Fire Services Master Plan and Wildland Fire Apparatus replacement
- TRCC Ammonia Upgrade and Energy Recovery System contract award to Cimco Refrigeration
- Council Chamber Audio/Visual upgrades with a $71,890.09 budget
- Replacement of #37 JD Loader due to mechanical failure
- Winter road maintenance update from Argo Road Maintenance (South Peace) Inc.
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of the Tumbler Ridge Council with a brief agenda. The main item is a resolution to close the meeting to the public to receive solicitor-client privileged advice. The agenda also includes routine items to waive the video recording policy, adopt the agenda, and adjourn.
- Waive Policy TR48 Video Recording of Council Meetings
- Adopt the October 21, 2021 special meeting agenda
- Close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(i) for solicitor-client privilege
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will hear updates on winter road maintenance and the 2021 Fire Protection Review, consider adopting the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 706, and decide on the Fire Services Master Plan, including tendering for a new wildland fire apparatus. They will also vote on a road closure for a Halloween fireworks display and receive an operational update.
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 706, 2021
- Fire Services Master Plan: receive plan, tender for Squad 4 replacement, forward implementation costs to 2022 budget
- Road closure of Monkman Way for Halloween fireworks on October 30, 2021
- Delegation from Argo Road Maintenance on winter road maintenance
- Delegation from FireWise Consulting on Fire Protection Review and Master Plan
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will discuss and recommend a configuration for the Council Chamber audio/visual upgrade, choosing between a basic audio-only system and an advanced system with voting and meeting management. They will also plan the October 27 'Let's Talk' community event, review shovel-ready project priorities, and consider cancelling the annual Christmas party and service awards dinner.
- Council Chamber A/V upgrade: advanced option with voting and meeting management costs $71,890.09; basic option $61,290.67
- Annual Mayor's Food Drive scheduled for October 26, 2021 at 5pm
- Annual Christmas Party and Service Awards Dinner recommended for cancellation
- Discussion on shovel-ready project priorities for Council
- Planning for 'Let's Talk' community engagement event on October 27, 2021
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council will consider a development permit for the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society to construct a Geo-Interpretive Centre. The meeting also includes discussions on a new permissive tax exemption bylaw and a budget variance report.
- Development Permit (DP) 21-01 for Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society construction
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 706, 2021
- Coastal GasLink Socio Effects Management Plan delegation
- Budget Variance Report as at September 20, 2021
- BC Caribou Recovery Program predator reduction program engagement
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider a legal opinion on personal liability regarding the provincial vaccine passport, following a request from the previous meeting. They will also discuss a Site C rustic recreation fund application, adopt minutes, and handle routine correspondence. Several appointments and policy changes are on the agenda, including library board appointments and discontinuing the Economic Resiliency Task Force.
- Legal opinion on Council's personal liability for implementing vaccine passport
- Site C Rustic Recreation Site Fund application (verbal report)
- Appointment of Brett Robertson and Darra Hofman to Tumbler Ridge Library Board
- Motion to discontinue Economic Resiliency Task Force
- Amendment to Elected Officials EO-9 Policy to meet once a month
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will review a report on healthcare services in Tumbler Ridge and discuss upcoming meetings with Northern Health. The committee will also receive a presentation on community feedback regarding the Official Community Plan update.
- Presentation of the 'What We Heard Report' regarding the Official Community Plan update
- Discussion of the Healthcare Services in Tumbler Ridge report
- Review of the Strategic Priorities Chart Update
- Discussion regarding a potential date for a 'Let's Talk' town hall meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review a report regarding provincial proof of vaccination and mask mandates. They will also consider a $1,116,000 application for downtown sidewalk renewal.
- Downtown Core Sidewalk Renewal application for $1,116,000
- Provincial Proof of Vaccination and Temporary Mask Mandate report
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observance
- Wolverine Nordic Mountain Society signage repair request
- Notice of motion regarding taxation of churches
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special council meeting that was called with waived notice and video-recording policy. Council immediately voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(k) to discuss preliminary negotiations about a proposed municipal service. No report was given after the closed session, and the meeting adjourned about an hour later.
- Waived 24-hour notice requirement for special meeting
- Waived video recording policy TR48 for the meeting
- Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s. 90(1)(k) for municipal service negotiations
- No report from closed meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
Regular Meeting of Council
At this regular meeting, Council will decide on adopting two bylaws (Unsightly Premises Amendment Bylaw No. 704 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 705), approve updates to four HR policies, and consider a fee waiver for a Legion golf tournament. They will also receive correspondence and referrals, including a PRRD land-use referral and a Groundbirch Connector project update.
- Adoption of Unsightly Premises Amendment Bylaw No. 704, 2021
- Adoption of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 705, 2021
- Approval of HR policies HR-4, HR-5, HR-6, HR-7 and rescinding PERS-20, PERS-21, PERS-14
- Waiver of green fees for Royal Canadian Legion Branch #286 golf tournament, August 2021
- Appointment of John Simcock as Approving Officer and Jennifer Thompson as Deputy Approving Officer
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will consider several recommendations, including endorsing a BBQ in the park for Tumbler Ridge's 40th anniversary on August 7, 2021, adopting a policy for paying district employees in activated Emergency Operations Centres, and approving a conflict of interest policy. The committee will also discuss a newspaper marketing initiative and the committee's terms of reference. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and adopting the June 14, 2021 minutes.
- Endorse and authorize staff to proceed with a BBQ in the park for the 40th Anniversary celebration on August 7, 2021
- Adopt Payment of District Employees in Activated EOC's Policy (PERS-25)
- Approve District of Tumbler Ridge Conflict of Interest Policy (HR-3)
- Adopt Policies and Priorities Committee Terms of Reference (EO-9)
- Seek clarification on Newspaper Marketing Initiative
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and will consider several new business items. Key decisions include first three readings of two bylaws (Unsightly Premise Amendment and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment), approving investment placements, appointing a Chief Financial Officer, and awarding a roof repair contract. The consent agenda includes correspondence on various topics, and there are no delegations or proclamations.
- First three readings of Unsightly Premise Amendment Bylaw No. 704, 2021
- First three readings of Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 705, 2021
- Approve investments at Lake View Credit Union, North Peace Savings, Canaccord Genuity, and MFA
- Appoint Lisa Teggarty as Chief Financial Officer
- Contract for Fairgrounds Modular Structure roof repair to Summit Roofing and Repair for $22,932
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is reviewing the 2020 Annual Report and considering a $30,000 grant for the TR Days Society. The meeting also includes discussions on a new information privacy policy and a grant application for a housing needs assessment.
- Approval of $30,000 grant payment to TR Days Society
- Application for $14,562.50 UBCM Housing Needs Assessment grant
- Adoption of Information Privacy Policy TR-54
- Review of BC's draft Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy
- Discussion regarding Canada Day activities
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will discuss incentives for attracting and retaining healthcare professionals. The meeting also includes updates from Conuma Resources Ltd. and the RCMP, alongside reviews of provincial greenhouse gas offset protocols.
- Update on Conuma Resources Ltd. operations
- Presentation by Tumbler Ridge RCMP
- Review of PRRD Development Application Referral (File No. 20-014-ZN)
- Discussion on Northern Health healthcare professional incentives
- Review of B.C. Methane Management and Forest Carbon offset protocols
Special Meeting of Council
Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items related to the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest: a proposed restructuring from a corporation to a limited partnership to address tax liabilities, and a draft Shareholder/Corporation Contract. Both items are presented for discussion only, with no decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of converting Tumbler Ridge Community Forest from corporation to limited partnership due to ~$55,000 annual tax exposure
- Review of KPMG briefing note on tax risks of income from investments outside municipal boundaries
- Discussion of Shareholder/Corporation Contract template from BC Community Forest Association
- Potential requirement for ministerial approval under Forest Act section 54 for tenure disposition
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council will review updates on the Geo Interpretive Centre and consider several financial and infrastructure requests. Key discussions include airport lighting expansions, golf course age restrictions, and various grant applications for marketing and mountain biking.
- Airport Capital Project: proposed $57,080 capital budget increase for lighting and building upgrades
- Fairgrounds modular structure: $20,475 contract for roof repair with Summit Roofing and Repair
- Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association: $30,000 grant payment request for a pump track
- NDIT Marketing Initiatives: $4,745 match-funding grant application for digital marketing
- Golf course age policy: proposal to allow patrons of any age during public/family times
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Tumbler Ridge Council. The main item is a discussion of concerns regarding Northern Health nursing staff. The agenda also includes routine items such as waiving the video recording policy for this meeting, adopting the agenda, and adjournment.
- Discussion of Northern Health nursing staff concerns
- Waiver of Policy TR48 Video Recording of Council Meetings for this meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
The District of Tumbler Ridge Council meets Monday, May 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM at Town Hall, 305 Iles Way. Council will consider purchasing two Provincial Crown parcels for residential development, applying for NDIT housing and capital analysis grants, adopting a new digital marketing strategy, and accepting reports on pathway standards, the Skaters' Lobby, the Community Service Counter, and a Summer Fun Area. A delegation from the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark will present on the Geointerpretive Centre project, and the meeting is scheduled to close to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(j).
- Purchase 30.2ha (74.6 acres) Crown property Pcl. E Plan 31305 (Saddle Club subdivision) for $277,172.20
- Purchase 22.0ha (approx. 54 acres) eastern portion of Crown property Pcl. G Plan 31307 (100 Acre Wood) for $212,013.90
- Apply for NDIT Housing Needs Assessment grant with a match-funding total of $13,500 and NDIT Capital Investment Analysis grant with a match-funding total of $6,437.50
- Adopt the new Tumbler Ridge Digital Marketing Strategy and approve limited use of the new Visit Tumbler Ridge logo
- Councillor Krakowka recommendations on a budget for site visits by potential health care professionals and investigating providing a house to TR Health Centre staff
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Tumbler Ridge Policies and Priorities Committee is scheduled to discuss criteria for selling District-owned land to private owners, review updates to HR codes of conduct and harassment policies, and seek direction on storage issues in residential lots. The agenda also includes approval of the Official Community Plan consultation process and a review of council portfolios.
- Discussion of Land Sale Criteria for District-owned property abutting private lots
- Report on unsightly premises concerns involving storage on residential lots
- Approval of Official Community Plan consultation process and work plan
- Approval of HR1 Code of Conduct and HR2 Bullying and Harassment Policy
- Adoption of amended Sale of Advertising Policy - Admin 21
Special Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge council is holding a special meeting to adopt three bylaws: the 2021-2025 Financial Plan (Bylaw 700), the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw (Bylaw 701), and a Fees and Charges Amendment (Bylaw 702) adding a $6.00/month residential recycling tipping fee. The financial plan includes a 0% increase in property tax collection over 2020, with total 2021 revenue of $17,417,555 and operating expenses of $11,824,808. A public consultation meeting on the financial plan was cancelled after no submissions were received.
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 702, 2021, adding a $6.00 per month residential recycle curbside pickup tipping fee
- Adoption of 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 700, 2021, with $17,417,555 in total 2021 revenue and $11,824,808 in operating expenses
- Adoption of 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 701, 2021, with a 0% increase in property tax collection over 2020
- 2021 permissive tax exemptions totaling $48,902.99 for community groups including the TR Curling Club, TR Museum, and Royal Canadian Legion
- Public consultation meeting on the financial plan was cancelled due to COVID-19 public health order; no submissions were received
Regular Meeting of Council
The District of Tumbler Ridge Council meets May 3, 2021 to consider third reading of its 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 700 and three readings of a Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 702. Council will also hear a delegation from auditor Jaron Neufeld on the 2020 audited financial statements and a resident delegation on PNG gas rates, and consider a fire service mutual aid agreement and listing a district-owned lot for sale.
- Third reading of District of Tumbler Ridge 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 700, 2021
- Three readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 702, 2021
- Delegation from Sander Rose Bone Grindle LLP auditor Jaron Neufeld on 2020 audited financial statements
- Resident Maxine Van Brabant presenting on PNG's high gas rates in Tumbler Ridge
- Fire service mutual aid agreement with Peace River Regional District, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Tomslake & District Fire Department Society
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is set to give first three readings to the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw 701 and third reading to the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 700. Council will also consider awarding the Official Community Plan review contract to WSP Canada, approving a Pump Track agreement with the Mountain Bike Association, and supporting a mineral land reserve at Boulder Gardens. Several items are on the consent agenda for information only, including correspondence from other municipalities.
- Tax Rate Bylaw 701, 2021-2025: first three readings requested
- Financial Plan Bylaw 700, 2021-2025: third reading requested as amended
- OCP Review and Update contract recommended for award to WSP Canada Incorporated
- Pump Track Park Agreement with Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association for approval
- Mineral and Coal Land Reserve: support for Boulder Gardens (Site 1001642) and proposed expansion to include Babcock Falls and Shipyard Titanic
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is discussing a proposed amendment to Land Sale Policy TR-38 that would let property owners buy small portions of District-owned land abutting their homes to expand their lots. Staff recommend postponing any sales until the Official Community Plan Bylaw review is complete, and note potential legal and environmental concerns. The committee is also reviewing a Summer Fun Area proposal, changes to the Sale of Advertising Policy, and Terms of Reference for its own meetings.
- Land Sale Policy TR-38 amendment would allow case-by-case sale of District land for private lot expansions
- Staff recommend postponing land sale decisions until the Official Community Plan Bylaw review is done
- Summer Fun Area proposal from the Recreation Service Manager, with interest from the youth center
- Proposed adoption of amended Sale of Advertising Policy Admin 21 and rescinding of In-Ice Policy Admin 26
- Terms of Reference report proposes amending Council Procedure Bylaw No. 678, 2019
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding its regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The main decisions are first and second readings of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 700, and approval of the Tumbler Ridge Public Library budget of $389,557. Council will also hear a library delegation on its budget, receive reports on streetlight replacement and a golf course restaurant lease, and consider a criminal record search policy amendment. Most other agenda items are correspondence from other municipalities and agencies moved for information.
- First and second readings of Financial Plan Bylaw 700, 2021-2025 Financial Plan
- Approval of Tumbler Ridge Public Library budget and funding of $389,557
- Tumbler Ridge Public Library delegation from Paula Coutts on library budget
- Report on BC Hydro streetlamp replacement update
- Criminal Records Search Policy PERS 16 amendment for adoption
Special Meeting of Council
The District of Tumbler Ridge Council held a special meeting on March 26, 2021, starting at 4:30 p.m. Council waived its video recording policy for this meeting, adopted the agenda, and then voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(c), which covers labour relations or other employee relations. No report was brought back from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
- Council waived Policy TR48 on video recording of council meetings for this special meeting
- Meeting closed to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(c) for labour relations or employee relations
- No rise-and-report items came out of the closed meeting
- Mayor Bertrand chaired; Councillor Howe was absent
Budget Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge council is holding a 2021 budget meeting to discuss proposed spending items, including the 2021 library budget, a Chamber of Commerce fee-for-service request, and capital upgrades. Council is also reviewing the 2021 operating and capital budgets and tax rate setting. Most items are presented for information or discussion, with recommendations to receive reports rather than final decisions.
- 2021 Library Budget proposed at $389,557 for council approval
- One-year $30,000 fee-for-service grant proposed for Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce grant writing services
- $50,000 requested for Animal Control facility upgrades, including drainage, electrical, and fencing
- Proposed $325,000 replacement of Squad 4 fire rescue truck; Command Car replacement also discussed
- 2021 Operating Budget Draft #2, Capital Budget, and Tax Rate Setting Worksheet presented for discussion
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council meets March 15, 2021 to receive several staff reports for information or discussion, including a service review, a seniors' housing assessment, and options to extend arena ice for the late minor hockey season. Council will also consider correspondence on a UNESCO Global Geopark letter of support and a Peace River Regional District development variance permit referral. No bylaws are scheduled, and Council plans to close the meeting to the public to discuss labour relations, protected information, and preliminary service negotiations.
- Service Review report from the CAO on Dr. McIntosh's observations and strategic possibilities
- Seniors' Housing Assessment Study prepared by the Community Development Institute
- Extension of arena ice use to accommodate the late minor hockey season
- Commercial bin vinyl wrap for downtown bear bins and electrical transformer kiosks
- Peace River Regional District DVP referral 21-002 requesting input by March 30, 2021
Special Budget Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council holds a special budget meeting on March 8, 2021 to review the 2021 Operations Budget and decide on 2021 Grant-in-Aid and Fee-for-Service applications. The Tumbler Ridge Public Library will present its budget information as a delegation. Council is also asked to approve the Core Budget for inclusion in the District's 2021-2025 Financial Plan, and will receive Peace River Regional District budget information for information only.
- Fee-for-Service of $30,000 for the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce for grant writing services (one year)
- Grant-in-Aid of $3,000 for the Tumbler Ridge Days Society for Fairgrounds development (one year)
- Three-year Fee-for-Service of $22,870 per year for the Tumbler Ridge Forever Young Society for senior programming
- Grant-in-Aid of $30,000 for the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association toward a paved Pump Track
- Golf Course Tournament Waiver for Royal Canadian Legion Branch #286 for green fees and carts
Special Budget Meeting - 03 Mar 2021 CANCELLED
The District of Tumbler Ridge cancelled its Special Budget Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM at Town Hall, 305 Iles Way. The agenda had listed a library budget delegation, 2021 Grant-in-Aid and Fee-for-Service applications, and the 2021 Operational Budget for Council discussion. Because the meeting was cancelled, no decisions were made on these items.
- Meeting cancelled; no votes or decisions occurred
- Proposed 2021 Grant-in-Aid and Fee-for-Service applications totalling $112,870.00 were on the agenda
- Proposed $30,000.00 Fee-for-Service for the Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce for grant writing
- Proposed $30,000.00 Grant-in-Aid for the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association for a paved Pump Track
- Proposed $22,870.00 per year for three years for the Tumbler Ridge Forever Young Society senior programming
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council meets March 1, 2021 to consider adopting a Naming Rights Policy (TR-53) and to discuss 2021 Council Special Projects, including a trail design project and Town Hall renovations. Council will also hear delegations from BC Assessment on the 2021 Assessment Roll and from the Spark Women's Leadership Conference, and receive correspondence on topics including BC's police act, orphan well decommissioning, and a proposed Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park boundary amendment. A closed meeting is scheduled under Community Charter section 90 covering labour relations, FOI-protected information, and preliminary service negotiations.
- Adopt Naming Rights Policy TR-53 as presented
- 2021 Council Special Projects: preapprove trail design looping Mackenzie Way to Monkman Way and to Monkman RV Park, and direct staff to apply for up to $250,000 Healthy Community Initiative grant
- BC Assessment delegation presents 2021 Assessment Roll; Tumbler Ridge total assessed value fell 1.78% to $407,183,196
- Correspondence from City of Surrey on BC Police Act changes requesting support
- BC Parks requests Council input on proposed Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park boundary amendment
Budget Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding a 2021 budget meeting to consider waiving its budget policy to allow more time for the operating budget, reviewing 2019-2020 capital and special project spending, and deciding on 2021 Council special projects. Council will also receive a report clarifying reserves and reserve bylaws. Most items are for discussion or approval of recommendations, not final adoption.
- Waive Policy EO-8 to delay 2021 operating budget adoption past March 1
- 2019 & 2020 capital and special projects: $1,622,400 budgeted, $833,219.71 spent, $789,180.29 unspent
- Preapprove exterior trail system design from Mackenzie Way to Monkman Way and Monkman RV Park, apply for up to $250,000 Healthy Community Initiative grant
- Preapprove Town Hall Renovations
- 2021 Council special projects soft cost estimates of $855,526, recommended to be funded through reserves for future expenditure
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, with decisions on several grant applications and reports. Council will consider a $30,000 NDIT Community Places Grant application for a mountain bike pump track, plus three other NDIT grant applications totaling up to $30,000 for housing and marketing studies. Council will also receive reports on a functional review, airport operations costs, and an expression of interest to lease the golf course restaurant for the 2021 season.
- NDIT Community Places Grant application of $30,000 for Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association pump track project
- Three NDIT grant applications: $10,000 Capital Investment Analysis, $10,000 Housing Needs Assessment, and up to $10,000 Marketing Initiatives for snowmobiling/snow biking
- Expression of Interest No. 2021-01 to lease Tumbler Ridge Golf and Country Club restaurant/lounge for 2021 season, closing March 17, 2021
- Proclamation request for Chamber of Commerce Week February 15-19, 2021
- Closed meeting scheduled to discuss alignment of Boards and Committees under Community Charter section 90(1)(i),(j),(k)
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee meets Feb. 8, 2021 to receive a report on 2021 fleet replacement and discuss a draft naming rights policy forwarded from the Jan. 18 council meeting. The consent agenda includes correspondence on wildfire risk reduction, a mineral and coal land reserve query, and letters from Vernon and Saanich. No decisions are scheduled beyond approving the agenda, adopting January minutes, and adjourning.
- 2021 Fleet Replacement report from the Director of Operations and Infrastructure, received for information or discussion
- Draft Naming Rights Policy (TR 53) forwarded from the January 18, 2021 Council meeting for discussion
- Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation asks whether the mineral and coal land reserve covering Tumbler Ridge–Boulder Gardens (Site 1001642) should be kept or removed
- Correspondence from Vernon on a street lighting rate application to the BC Utilities Commission, and from Saanich on BC's overdose crisis
- Consent agenda includes Tumbler Ridge wildfire risk reduction correspondence and NCLGA January board highlights
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding its regular meeting on February 1, 2021. Members will decide on renewing the Visitor Information Operating Agreement with the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society for three years and providing $158,250 in 2021/2022 funding, and will consider adding the new Chief Administrative Officer as a signing authority. Council will also discuss a COVID-19 impact report and preapprove time-sensitive 2021 capital projects. Two notices of motion from the January 18 meeting concern arena ice costs and airport closures.
- Renew Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark visitor centre operating agreement for three years (Feb 10, 2021 to Feb 9, 2024) with $158,250 funding for 2021/2022
- Add Jennifer Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer, as signing authority for North Peace Savings and Credit Union, Lake View Credit Union, Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank Visa and Municipal Finance Authority
- Preapprove 2021 capital projects including Computer Server Replacement, Townhall Building Envelope, Rail Export Study, OCP Review, Airport Upgrades - Lighting Systems, and Replacement of 2007 Crane Truck
- Receive updated COVID-19 impact report from Director of Finance
- Notices of motion on arena ice costs for April-June and a report on airport closure frequency and options to reduce closures
Special Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding a special meeting on January 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM at Town Hall, 305 Iles Way. The agenda is largely procedural: council will consider waiving its video-recording policy, adopt the agenda, and then vote to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(c) and (j), covering labour/employee relations and information protected under FOIPPA section 21. No substantive decisions on rezonings, contracts, or fees appear on the public agenda.
- Recommendation to waive Policy TR48 (Video Recording of Council Meetings) for this special meeting
- Recommendation to adopt the January 26, 2021 special meeting agenda as presented
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) (labour/employee relations) and (j) (FOIPPA s.21 protected information)
- Rise and report from closed meeting scheduled
- Adjournment of the special meeting
Budget Meeting
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding a budget meeting to review and vote on the Draft 2021 Capital & Special Projects plan. Staff recommend approving schedules for general government, economic development, protective services, public works, and community services, and pre-approving ten projects with construction or grant deadlines. The draft totals $4,369,757 without the optional Golf Course Road & Parking Lot Rebuild, or $8,269,757 if that $3.9M project proceeds. Staff also propose using $1,201,000 from reserves and note a 3.4% drop in total property assessments.
- Draft 2021 Capital & Special Projects totals $4,369,757; $8,269,757 if the $3,900,000 Golf Course Road & Parking Lot Rebuild is included
- Staff recommend using $1,201,000 from reserves, including $250,000 from the Land Sales Reserve Fund (Bylaw #197) for the 100 Acre Wood & Saddle Club land purchase
- Proposed purchases: 100 Acre Wood eastern portion at $200,000 and Saddle Club property at $320,000
- Ten projects up for pre-approval, including Computer Server Replacement, Rail Export Study, OCP Review, Airport Upgrades, and Museum Roof Repairs & Fire Alarm System
- BC Assessment preliminary roll shows total assessment down 3.4%, which staff say would mean a $79,000 decrease in taxation if rates stay the same
Regular Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council meets January 18, 2021 to consider adopting the District's Emergency Program Bylaw 699, 2020, and to decide whether to enter a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Resource Municipalities Coalition. Council will also receive reports on bulky waste disposal costs and a draft naming rights policy, and adopt minutes from its December 7, 2020 and January 7, 2021 meetings. The meeting ends with a closed session on land matters and protected information.
- Adoption of 'District of Tumbler Ridge Emergency Program Bylaw No. 699, 2020' (third reading passed December 7, 2020)
- Proposed MOU with the Resource Municipalities Coalition for January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023
- Staff report on costs of hauling bulky waste to regional landfills
- Draft Naming Rights Policy TR-53 presented for Council discussion
- Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(e) and (j) on land and protected information
Special Meeting of Council
The District of Tumbler Ridge Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, starting at 5:00 p.m. Council waived its video-recording policy for this meeting only, adopted the agenda as presented, and then voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(c), which covers labour relations or other employee relations. The closed session ended at 7:26 p.m. and the public meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. No decisions made in the closed portion were reported out.
- Council waived Policy TR48 (Video Recording of Council Meetings) for this meeting only
- Agenda adopted as presented
- Meeting closed to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) — labour relations or other employee relations
- Closed meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.; no rise-and-report items were disclosed
- Public meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
Tumbler Ridge's Policies and Priorities Committee meets January 11, 2021 to receive reports and give direction on several items, including two investments maturing in July 2021, the balance of the province's COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant, and a review of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 584). The committee will also consider a request from the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark to increase its Visitor Information Centre funding, a grant application for Town Hall energy efficiency upgrades, and restructuring the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest. Most items are for information or discussion rather than final decisions.
- Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark requests a funding increase of 5.5% ($8,250) for 2021/2022 to operate the Visitor Information Centre, up from the current $150,000 annual fee-for-service
- Staff seek guidance on two District investments maturing in July 2021 and ask Council to allow finding a Financial Investment Advisor
- Report on the balance of the province's COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant ($827,000 announced in November 2020) and direction on how to use it
- Proposed application for Town Hall Energy Efficiency Upgrades through the Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, with Council committing to ineligible costs and overruns
- Report on restructuring the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest from a corporation to a limited partnership with the District
Special Meeting of Council
Tumbler Ridge Council is holding a special meeting on January 7, 2021, with a single substantive item: a delegation from Brian Bettis of TELUS to discuss fibre optic internet options for the town. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering approval of the agenda and adjournment, with no bylaws, new business, or consent agenda items. Residents can submit questions on agenda items to cao@dtr.ca.
- Delegation: Brian Bettis of TELUS to discuss fibre optic internet options for Tumbler Ridge
- No bylaws, new business, consent agenda, or proclamations on this agenda
- Public question and answer period; questions on agenda items can be submitted to cao@dtr.ca