February 23, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 14, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council approve the February 23, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Agenda.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the February 2, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the February 9, 2026, SPECIAL Council Meeting – Budget 2026.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council adopt Alternative Means of Public Notice Bylaw No. 270.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council adopt Elections Bylaw No. 84, Amendment Bylaw No. 271.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council adopt Election Officials Remuneration Bylaw No. 272.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council gives 1st reading to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 85, Amendment Bylaw No. 273; and
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council schedule a Public Hearing for March 30, 2026 re: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 273
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the report for information.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council give 1st, 2nd & 3rd readings to 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 274.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council give 1st, 2nd & 3rd readings to Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 73, Amendment Bylaw No. 275.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council direct Staff to amend and rename Policy No. 44 – Public Engagement to a Communications Policy, to update and clarify how the District communicates and shares information with residents, including the use of social media as a D…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council accepts and approves the statements and schedules included in the 2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) as presented.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council instruct staff to apply to Beem Credit Union for an increase to transfer limits on the AFT system administered by Central 1 Credit Union. Limits to be increased to $100,000 per transaction, $250,000 per day, and $500,000 per m…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council authorize the sale of Engine 1 (1996 Freightliner) to Barriere Auto and Truck Tow for the offered price of $3,000, and direct staff to complete all necessary documentation to remove the unit from the fire department fleet and …
   • · Motion 16 added: 1. THAT Council provides early budget approval in the amount of up to $150,000 for the Roads Equipment.
   • · Motion 17 added: 2. THAT the Council of the District of Barriere authorizes up to $150,000 be borrowed under Section 175 of the Community Charter form the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA), for the purpose of Roads Equipment, AND THAT the loan be repaid wi…
   • · Motion 18 added: 3. THAT Council instruct Staff to utilize the General Capital and Fire Capital Reserve accounts to fund the principal portion of the 2025 Bush Truck and the Roads Equipment loans, estimated at a total of $55,069, for the 2026-2030 Financia…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT a letter of support be sent to the Minister of Health reiterating the importance of continued and expanded funding investment for the BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
   • · Motion 20 added: Whereas local governments across British Columbia face significant infrastructure deficits... Therefore be it resolved that the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) urge the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to advocate f…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT pursuant to Sections 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter, that the public interest requires that persons other than Council Members and required staff be excluded from the meeting and that Council continues the meeting in closed session…
   • · Motion 22 added: that the meeting adjourn at 9:10p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Donna Kibble (present)
   • · Attendance added: Louise Lodge (present)
   • · Attendance added: Colin McInnis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brody Mosdell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rob Kerslake (present)
   • · Attendance added: Judy Armstrong (present)
   • · Attendance added: Scott Kershaw (present)
   • · Attendance added: Daniel Drexler (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tasha Buchanan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kathy Abel (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jamie Mosdell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alexis Hovenkamp (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Matthews (present)
   • · Participation added: Judy Armstrong depart
   • · Participation added: Judy Armstrong arrive