Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Council Chambers/Video Conference

10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road

Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 2M1

Council Present:

• Mayor Blair Ireland
• Councillor Tricia Brett
• Councillor Heather Irvine
• Councillor Michael Lewis
• Councillor Todd McKenzie
• Councillor Bib Patel

Council Absent:

• Councillor Cara Reed

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer
• Jeremy Frick, Director of Planning & Development
• Trevor James, CFO, Director of Finance & Administration
• Darren Lee, Fire Chief
• Matthew Salmon, Director of Infrastructure & Development Engineering
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Carie Liefke, Manager of Current Planning
• Shaun Lesowski, Parks and Facilities Manager
• Ruth Sulentich, Economic Development and Public Engagement Specialist
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Elysia Reichert, Manager of Human Resources & Safety
• Kiel Wilkie, Capital Project Manager
• Brian Zurek, Manager of Long Range Planning
• Travis Tonn, Information Technology Manager
• Mike Mitchell, Utility Operations Manager
• Makayla Ablitt, Manager of Corporate Administration
• Riley Dunsmore, Financial Analyst
• Lauren Sanbrooks, Grant Funding Specialist
• Cory Drinkwater, Support Analyst
• Shara Glenn, Legislative and FOI Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order and Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are conducting our business today on the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples. As a Council, we recognize the importance of doing our best to build respectful relationships that contribute to stewarding the land and waters in the community with integrity and consideration for future generations.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2025-12-270 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of December 2, 2025 be adopted.

  Carried.

  The Mayor announced that the Fire Department Food Drive, took place in Carr's Landing on Sunday, November 30 and through the community Tuesday, December 2.  Donations can be dropped off at Fire Station 71 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday December 6.  He thanked the Lake Country Native Association Anne Bell, Maureen Ziprick, Shannon Azardi, for the recent Pow Wow which was excellent and had a great turnout.

  
  

3.

Departmental Reports

3.1

Safe and Active School Routes

 An application for up to $125,000 to support the Safe and Active School Routes Program

• 2025-12-271 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT an application to the Safe and Active School Routes Program for up to $125,000, be supported;

  AND THAT staff be authorized to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding on behalf of the District of Lake Country.

  Carried.

3.2

2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan

The CFO, Director of Finance and Administration presented the Draft Financial Plan

The Fire Chief, The Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture and The Director of Infrastructure and Development Engineering presented on Capital Projects.

The Mayor called a recess at 7:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m.

The Director of Infrastructure and Development Engineering presented on the In-House Service Review.

• 2025-12-272 It was motioned and seconded.

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting continue more than four hours past the start time. 

  Carried.
• 2025-12-273 It was moved and seconded.

  THAT the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 1310, 2026 be read a first time.

  Carried.

4.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.