Tumbler Ridge public meetings in 2023
35 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing the Flatbed Campground Operating Agreement and investigating costs for Chetwynd Highway Junction signage. The meeting also includes presentations from Urban Systems, the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation, and TRORA.
- Flatbed Campground Operating Agreement presented for discussion
- Investigation of costs for Chetwynd Highway Junction Signage through 2024 budget
- Presentation by Urban Systems regarding engineering consulting services
- Update from Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation regarding funding agreement renewal
- Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report by TRORA
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council will consider directing staff to negotiate a three-year operating agreement for the Visitor Interpretive Centre. The agenda also includes reviewing survey results from a FoodCycler pilot program and providing support for a 123 Wellness funding application.
- Negotiation of Visitor Interpretive Centre Operating Agreement for three years starting February 10, 2024
- Resolution of support for 123 Wellness funding application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust
- Presentation of survey results from the District's 12-week FoodCycler pilot program
- Approval of travel costs for Mayor Krakowka and other Councillors to attend AME RoundUp 2024
- Review of progress report on 2023 Approved Capital and Special Projects
Regular Meeting of Council
The council will adopt a Public Notice Bylaw and amend Fees and Charges. Other items include delegations from local organizations and approving meeting schedules.
- Public Notice Bylaw No. 730, 2023 to be adopted
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 731, 2023 to be adopted
- Lions Club seeks clarification on lease agreement clauses for Flatbed Creek Campground
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing updates to council and staff expense policies, including travel and council expenses. The meeting also includes discussions on gym expansion options, the Murray River Boat Launch, and a request from roller derby organizers regarding recreation centre use.
- Delegation from Trisha and Dani requesting rec centre use and fee waivers for roller derby
- Report on Murray River Boat Launch infrastructure and partner responsibilities
- Discussion on options for expanding the gym
- Review of Council Expense Policy (EO5) and Travel Expense Policy (TR2)
- Review of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 623, 2017
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council has called a special meeting for November 14, 2023. The agenda includes a request to close the meeting to the public to permit discussion regarding labour or other employee relations.
- Waiver of the 24-hour notice requirement for the Special Meeting
- Waiver of the TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public regarding labour or employee relations
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council will hold a special meeting to waive the video recording policy for meetings. The session includes a resolution to move into a closed session to discuss labour and employee relations.
- Waiver of the TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
- Closed session regarding labour relations and other employee relations
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments regarding public notices, fees, and borrowing. The meeting also includes discussions on a business facade improvement grant and the rescinding of a conference centre policy.
- Resolution to support NDIT Business Façade Improvement Program grant for up to $20,000
- First, second, and third readings of Public Notice Bylaw No. 730, 2023
- First, second, and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 731, 2023
- Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 729, 2023
- Request to rescind Trend Mountain Conference Centre Policy TR 46
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is meeting to address procedural waivers and move into a closed session. The closed portion of the meeting is specifically for discussing labour relations and other employee relations.
- Waiver of 24-hour notice for the Special Meeting
- Waiver of TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
- Closed session regarding labour and employee relations
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council has called a special meeting for October 26, 2023. The agenda includes a resolution to close the meeting to the public to discuss labour or employee relations.
- Waiver of the 24-hour notice requirement for the special meeting
- Waiver of the TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public regarding labour relations
Special Meeting of Council
The Council is reviewing the adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 728, 2023, which covers eighteen properties including community groups and churches. Additionally, the Council will consider approving travel costs for the Mayor and Councillors to attend the BC Natural Resource Forum in Prince George.
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 728, 2023, with an estimated $53,639 in exemptions
- Tax exemptions for various groups including the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation and YMCA BC
- Travel approval for Mayor and Councillors to attend BC Natural Resource Forum in Prince George
- Waiver of the TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meetings Policy
- Resolution to close meeting for discussion regarding labour and employee relations
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing proposed amendments to increase water and sewer utility rates for the next two years. The agenda also includes several bylaw readings, grant applications, and budget reallocations.
- Proposed water user rate increases for 2024 and 2025
- Proposed sewer user rate increases for 2024 and 2025
- Reallocation of $20,000.00 from unused Capital funding to purchase a line painter
- REDIP Grant Application for up to $100,000 for Economic Development Strategy
- Approval of up to $4,500 for the Women’s U18 BC Hockey Team Event
Special Meeting of Council
The meeting will decide whether to waive the TR-48 Video Recording Policy and discuss labour relations in closed session.
- Waiver of TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing several draft policies, including a new Summer Roads Maintenance Policy and updates to council remuneration. The committee will also discuss revisions to grant-in-aid, fee for service, and asset retirement obligation policies.
- Draft Summer Roads Maintenance Policy for Council review
- Draft Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 724, 2023
- Draft TR56 - Asset Retirement Obligation Policy
- Draft TR28 - Grant-in-aid Policy review
- Draft TR40 - Fee for Service Policy review
Special Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing options for increasing service days at the District Transfer Station, including potential seven-day operations. Additionally, Council will review a list of 2024/2025 initiatives and capital projects for inclusion in the five-year financial plan.
- Potential expansion of District Transfer Station services to seven days per week
- Estimated $91,600 increase in wages and benefits for new full-time staff
- Proposed spray park project dependent on receiving $500,000 in grant funding
- Review of capital projects including Flatbed Falls parking lot expansion and downtown community centre renovations
- Resolution to close meeting for discussions regarding labour or employee relations
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is holding a special meeting to discuss labour or other employee relations. The agenda also includes requests to waive the 24-hour notice requirement and the video recording policy.
- Waiver of 24-hour notice for the Special Meeting
- Waiver of TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meetings Policy
- Resolution to close meeting for discussion on labour or employee relations
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing revisions to the Grant-in-aid and Fee for Service Policies. The committee will also discuss a new draft Grant Management Policy and hear presentations from local organizations.
- Review of TR-28 Grant-in-aid Policy and TR-40 Fee for Service Policy
- Discussion of draft Grant Management Policy
- Presentation by Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce regarding activities
- Lease agreement renegotiation discussion with Old Timers Hockey Club
CANCELED - Special Meeting of Council
The scheduled Special Meeting of Council for September 6, 2023, was canceled. The original agenda included discussions regarding potential service increases at the District Transfer Station and reviewing capital projects for the 2024/2025 budget.
- Potential operational increase at the District Transfer Station
- Review of 2024/2025 Council Initiatives and Capital Projects
- Proposed $91,600 annual cost for new full-time staff ($67,000 wages and $24,000 benefits)
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will discuss a proposal to spend up to $100,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for a comprehensive residential land development plan. The agenda also includes decisions on naming rights for the fairgrounds and updates to several municipal policies.
- Proposed $100,000 expenditure for Comprehensive Land Development Plan for Future Residential Development
- Naming Rights Proposal for Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds Facility by Conuma Resources
- Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TCUP-2301) for Rocky Mountain Dance Co. at 107 Commercial Park
- Adoption of Admin 48 - Facility Use - Conduct Policy and repeal of several related policies
- Amendments to the Approved Exempt Events Policy (Admin-38)
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will review reports regarding a new Public Notice Bylaw and updated policies for facility use and patron discipline. The meeting also includes presentations on wildfire mitigation history and youth services updates.
- Development of a new Public Notice Bylaw
- Review of Facilities Use-Conduct Policy and Aquatic Discipline Policy
- Presentation by Tumbler Ridge Community Forest Corp. on wildfire mitigation history
- Presentation by Tumbler Ridge Youth Services Society regarding service updates
- Discussion of Animal Responsibility Bylaw
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider approving the 2024 Budget Calendar and a new communications policy. The meeting also includes discussions on leasing the Downstairs Community Centre to the Lions Club.
- Approval of the 2024 Budget Calendar
- Lease agreement with The Lions Club of Tumbler Ridge for Downstairs Community Centre Concession
- Five-year lease renewal for Tumbler Ridge Community Garden and Composting Society at $1.00 per year
- Adoption of the TR-29 Communications Policy
- Coastal GasLink project update presentation
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee will discuss updates to the EO-5 Council Expense Policy regarding cell phone costs. Staff are directed to amend both the expense policy and Bylaw No. 598 to include these costs in the 2024 budget process.
- Amendments to EO-5 Council Expense Policy for cell phone expenses
- Amendments to Bylaw No. 598 - Council Remuneration Bylaw
- Addition of related cell phone costs to the 2024 budget process
- Review of Communications Policy TR-29
- Information report on Boiler Ventilation System
Special Meeting of Council
Council will discuss a report regarding cost increases for the Sidewalk Capital Project. The proposal seeks to increase the 2023 budget and gas tax revenue by $268,000 to cover higher tender costs.
- Budget amendment of $268,000 for additional sidewalk capital costs
- Increase of Gas Tax Revenue by $268,000
- Increase of General Capital Expenditures by $268,000
- Resolution to close meeting for discussion on labour and employee relations
Regular Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council is reviewing several administrative appointments and financial reports. Key discussions include a phased construction plan for Golf Course Road and a lease extension for Joe's Pizza Stone.
- Phased approach for Golf Course Road Project with Year Two costs to be sent to 2024 Budget deliberations
- Appointment of Natalie Wehner as Chief Financial Officer
- Two-year lease extension for Joe's Pizza Stone effective August 1, 2023
- Approval of the 2022 Statement of Financial Information and 2022 Annual Report
- Request from GP Disc Golf Club regarding a permanent disc golf course layout
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council will meet to consider adopting the Terms of Reference for a new Childcare Task Force. The meeting also includes reviewing a report from a recent 2023 Business Walk and discussing upcoming ministry meetings.
- Adoption of the Tumbler Ridge Childcare Task Force Terms of Reference
- Review of the 2023 Business Walk report regarding local economic activity
- Discussion of UBCM Ministry meeting requests
- Discussion of a BC Hydro meeting request
- Review of invitations for the Tumbler Ridge Medical Clinic and West-Mo-Days 2023
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing the adoption of Childcare Task Force Terms of Reference and discussing the 2023 Business Walk. The meeting also includes discussions on council cell phone expense policies and upcoming ministry meetings.
- Adoption of Childcare Task Force Terms of Reference
- Discussion of Business Walk 2023 report
- Review of EO-5 Council Expense Policy regarding cell phone expenses
- Presentation from TR Community Garden and Composting Society
- Discussion of UBCM Ministry meeting requests
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council has called a special meeting to address specific personnel matters. The agenda includes a request to move into a closed session to discuss labour relations and other employee relations under the Community Charter.
- Waiver of the TR-48 Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy
- Resolution to close meeting for discussions on labour and employee relations
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council is considering several facility agreements, including renewing the Willow Hall operating agreement and the hockey ticket booth lease. Additionally, staff will begin research into building a new splash park at the outdoor volleyball court.
- Proposed studies for a new Splash Park near Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
- Renewal of Willow Hall Operating Agreement with Light of the Rockies Lodge #190
- Renewal of Tumbler Ridge Minor Hockey Ticket Booth lease agreement
- Request for Proposal to lease the Community Centre Arena Concession
- Pause on Lot Expansion (Minor Subdivision) applications during Land Sale Policy review
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will review the adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 721, 2023, and the Growing Communities Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 727, 2023. The meeting also includes the approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements and discussions regarding upcoming convention attendance.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 721, 2023
- Adoption of Growing Communities Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 727, 2023
- Approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements presented by Sander Rose Bone Grindle, LLP
- Presentation of 2022 Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion on attendance for the 2023 UBCM Convention in Vancouver
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee met to review several municipal policies including scholarship criteria, land sale procedures, and grant-in-aid guidelines. The committee also discussed council remuneration and travel expenses for the TRMF Executive Director.
- Report on asphalt shingles acceptance at the Transfer Station
- Zoning Bylaw Workshop facilitated by WSP
- Proposed District of Tumbler Ridge Scholarship Policy EO-10
- Minor Subdivision and Lot Expansion (Land Sale Policy) review
- Travel expense support for TRMF Executive Director
Special Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to adopt the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw. The proposed financial plan includes a 5.46% overall tax increase and allocates $492,000 in unallocated Peace River agreement funding toward asset management.
- Adoption of 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 725, 2023
- Adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw No. 726, 2023
- Proposed 5.46% tax increase across property classes
- Allocation of $406,268 for the Tumbler Ridge Library grant
- Allocation of $492,000 in Peace River agreement funding to capital expenditures
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will review several bylaws including a new tax rate bylaw and a financial plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding rezoning residential lots on Bergeron Drive and Myhon Place.
- Proposed 5.46% tax increase for Residential class
- Proposed 6.29% tax increase for Major Industry class
- Proposed 3.42% tax increase for Utility class
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 721, 2023 to rezone lots on Bergeron Drive and Myhon Place
- Approval of Code of Conduct Policy EO3
Budget Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing the 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw, which includes proposed tax rate increases across several classes. The meeting also addresses funding for a library grant, boiler replacements, and new staff positions.
- Proposed tax increases: 5.46% for Residential, 3.42% for Utility, 6.29% for Major Industry, 6.3% for Light Industry, and 5.45% for Business
- $325,000 for Community Centre boiler system replacement
- $406,268 grant for the Tumbler Ridge Library
- Approval of 2023 Monkman RV Park Services Agreement
- Report on additional staffing costs including $136,048.82 for an OHS Officer and $97,528.49 for a Heavy Equipment Operator
Regular Meeting of Council
The Council will consider several infrastructure and operational items including Jump Trail development and a hockey club lease renewal. Discussions also include the addition of a heavy equipment operator position and various community delegations.
- Jump Trail Infrastructure: $150,000 for summer 2023 or $165,000 for summer 2024
- TR Oldtimer's Hockey Club Lease Renewal: $2,228.00 annual rate with a 2% yearly increase
- Monkman RV Park: 2023 operating season agreement from May 1 to September 30
- Community Futures Peace Liard: Presentation of 2022 highlights and 2023 programs
- Tumbler Ridge Public Library: Discussion regarding activities and budget
Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Policies and Priorities Committee is reviewing several municipal policy updates, including a new Land Sale Policy for minor subdivisions and a proposed scholarship program. The meeting also includes discussions on council remuneration amendments and travel expenses.
- Approval of Land Sale Policy for minor subdivision and lot expansion
- Discussion of proposed District of Tumbler Ridge Scholarship EO-10
- Review of Grant-in-Aid Policy (TR28)
- Review of Fee for Service Policy (TR40)
- Proposed Council Remuneration and Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 724, 2023
Special Meeting of Council
The Tumbler Ridge Council met for a special meeting to consider a waiver of the Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy (TR-48). The agenda also included a resolution to close the meeting to the public to discuss labour or employee relations.
- Waiver of Video Recording of Council Meeting Policy - TR-48
- Resolution to close meeting for discussion of labour or employee relations