Meeting agendas and attachments can be access from: https://coldstream.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
Okanagan Regional Library 2025 Initiatives
Council received a presentation from Ms. Danielle Hubbard, CEO Okanagan Regional Library reporting on the Vernon/Coldstream Library Branch activities, operations, and initiatives for 2025.
BDO Auditors
Council received the 2024 Final Audit Report from BDO.
Active Transportation Presentation - Urban Systems
Council received the Active Transportation Network Plan and presentation from Urban Systems. The report included findings from the community engagement sessions and recommended projects and priorities for the development of Active Transportation networks throughout the community.
District of Coldstream Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1856, 2025
Council gave first, second, and third readings to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1856. When this bylaw is adopted, the District will have the authority to collect taxes on behalf of the library, school district, hospital and region. For the municipal portion of the tax rates collected, the financial plan calls for a net tax rate increase of 9.44% or approximately $165 per year for the average single family residential property ($13.75 per month).
UBCM Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning Grant
Council authorized Administration to submit a grant application for up to $40,000 to fund the development of emergency public notification protocols and an evacuation route plan to support the Districts emergency operations plan.
Aberdeen Sanitary Sewer Contract Award
Council authorized Administration to proceed with awarding the contract for the Aberdeen Sanitary Sewer project to Chapman Industries in the amount of $4,093,121.27 plus GST. The total project budget was approved for up to $4,843,421 plus GST.
Building Report for the Month of March
Council received the March Building Report. These monthly reports show the building activity for the month as well as year-to-date statistics.