January 13, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Agenda for the January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council is approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Village of Burns Lake Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1102, 2025, be given first, second, and third readings.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the proposed Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2025, be amended to replace the term “shelter” with “housing” or similar wording, consistent with provincial guidance.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council consider and approve the consultation identified in the attached consultation checklist; AND THAT the Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2025, be given first and second readings as amended;…
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council of the Village of Burns Lake give first, second, and third readings to the 2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1104, 2026.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council of the Village of Burns Lake hereby rescinds Resolution No. 2025-11-18:278; AND THAT Council supports, in principle, completing renovations to the existing Village administrative office building, including expansion into the f…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT the minutes of the December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council authorizes Mayor Wiebe to attend the 2026 BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, January 20–22, 2026.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT the Mayor, Councillor and CAO reports be received.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receives the Magee House Year-End Report.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT: Council receives the 2025 Recreation Department Annual Report.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT the Skatepark Conditions Assessment and Feasibility Report be received.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council directs staff to transition the existing 100% exemption for residents aged 65 years or older to a phased rate structure, such that residents aged 65 years or older are charged: • 10% of the regular rate in 2026 • 20% of the re…
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council approve Option 1, which increases the previously approved 2026–2027 water user rate adjustment from 4% to 5%, followed by 6% annual increases for the period 2028 to 2030; AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate this change i…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council approve Option 1, an annual increase of 4% to sewer user fees for the years 2026 through 2030; AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the approved fee increase into the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council declare four (4) municipal e-bikes surplus to operational requirements; AND THAT Council authorizes the allocation of one (1) municipal e-bike to the Bylaw Services program for operational use with a review of use at the end o…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT the January 13, 2026, Original Communication Received and Filed item be received for information and filed.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT the January 13, 2026, Reading File be received and filed.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT the January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 8:08 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Kevin White (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Charlie Rensby (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kristy Bjarnason (present)
   • · Attendance added: Darrell Hill (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Lewis Jones (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dale Ross (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Anderson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ryan Nitchie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Henry Wiebe (present)
   • · Attendance added: Laina Helgesen (present)
   • · Participation added: Michael Riis-Christianson depart
   • · Participation added: Naida Hazelton depart
   • · Participation added: Amy Wainwright depart
   • · Participation added: Sheryl Worthing depart
   • · Participation added: Lewis Jones depart
   • · Participation added: Dale Ross depart
   • · Participation added: P. Anderson depart