Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 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, electronically
• Councillor Bib Patel
• Councillor Cara Reed

Staff Present:

• Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer
• Jeremy Frick, Director of Planning & Development
• Trevor James, Chief Financial Officer
• Darren Lee, Fire Chief
• Matthew Salmon, Director of Engineering & Environmental Services
• Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
• Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
• Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Steven Gubbels, Manager of Development
• Shaun Lesowski, Parks and Facilities Manager
• Kynan O'Rourke, Deputy Fire Chief
• Dave Philp, Information Manager
• Ruth Sulentich, Economic Development and Public Engagement Specialist
• Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
• Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
• Kiel Wilkie, Utility Manager
• Makayla Ablitt, Legislative Technical Clerk
• Caroline Barnhart, HR & Safety Manager
• Caitlin Brothen, Communications Officer
• Riley Dunsmore, Financial Analyst
• Lauren Sanbrooks, Grant Funding Specialist
• Travis Tonn, Support Analyst

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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 5:30 p.m. 

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• 2024-12-215 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of December 3, 2024 be adopted.

  Carried.

3.

2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan

Draft Financial Plan for Council’s consideration for potential 1st reading.

• 2024-12-216 It was moved and seconded

  THAT members of the gallery be permitted to address Council in consideration of the 2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan.

  Carried.
• 2024-12-217 It was moved and seconded

  THAT a one time $10,000 increase be added to the Community Hall Capital Grant Fund.

  Motion Failed.

  OPPOSED: Mayor Ireland, Councillors Brett, Lewis, and Patel 

  
  
• 2024-12-218 It was moved and seconded

  THAT Staff be directed to bring a report back to Council prior to adoption of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan, outlining historical funding provided to the Winfield, Oyama, and Okanagan Centre Community Halls. 

  Carried.
• 2024-12-219 It was moved and seconded

  THAT the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 1255, 2025 be read a first time.

  Carried.

4.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.