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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
April 11, 2022
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Building Permit Activity Report for March – Council received the report noting 2 Single Family
Developments, 1 Single Family Improvement, 1 Industrial Building demolition and one Multifamily
development for a total project value of $1,364,702.
Fire Department – The Oliver Fire Department responded to 40 calls (16 rural, 17 in-town, and 6 OIB
and 1 Mutual-aid) during the month of March.
Water Quality Summary reports for January 2022 – The water distribution system is in winter mode
of operation using ground water for domestic use. Oliver had a total of 28.0 mm recorded
precipitation in the month of January. According to Environment Canada the normal precipitation for
Oliver, from 1981-2010 is 28.7 mm for the month of January.
Water Quality Summary reports for February 2022 – The water distribution system is in winter mode
of operation using ground water for domestic use. Oliver had a total of 4.0 mm recorded precipitation
in the month of February. According to Environment Canada the normal precipitation for Oliver, from
1981-2010 is 21.4 mm for the month of February.
Government Finance Officers Association –
Canadian Award for Financial Reporting –
The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting was
presented to the Chief Financial Officer for the
Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended
December 31, 2020.
Elma Hamming, CFO & Mayor Johansen
Travel Expense Policy – Council approved the Travel Expense Policy as presented. The Policy would
see the Town of Oliver use CRA rates which are updated to keep rates current, fair and consistent
with little oversight needed.
2021 Audited Financial Statements – Council approved the 2021 Audited Financial Statements that
were presented. KPMG LLP audited the Financial Statements with no significant adjustments or
control deficiencies being identified.
2021 Statement of Financial Information – Council approved the Statement of Financial Information
for 2021. The Financial Information Act requires that all remuneration, benefits and expenses paid to
or on behalf of elected officials be disclosed, information regarding all employees where
remuneration exceeds $75,000, and disclosure of suppliers who received aggregated payments
exceeding $25,000.
Bylaws:
• Travel and Expense Bylaw 1304 – Council rescinded Travel and Expense Bylaw 1304. The
rescinding of Travel and Expense Bylaw 1304 will see the implementation of the Travel Expense
Policy that was approved by Council.
• Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 1360.05 – Council gave three readings to the Sewer
Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw. This Bylaw would see an increase in Sewer rates of 4% which
would raise the Sewer Parcel Tax rate from $116.05 to $121.85 per parcel.
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.03 – Council gave third reading and
adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.03, Delegation of Council Authority
Amendment Bylaw 1324.02 and Land Use Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1394.01. A Public
Hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1370.03 was held earlier in the
evening.
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.03 – Council adopted Fees and Charges
Amendment Bylaw 1383.03. This Amendment Bylaw would see a change in Real Estate data
fees, Solid Waste, Cemetery, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy application
fees, and Building File requests.
• 2022 – 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw 1408 – Council give first reading to the 2022 – 2026 Financial
Plan Bylaw 1408. Public Consultation through a Public Hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2022.
Release of Closed Resolutions – At the March 28, 2022 Closed Meeting Council approved the release
of six resolutions from the Closed Meetings between October 15, 2018 to April 4, 2020.
THESE HIGHLIGHTS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF RECENT COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. THE SUMMARY
IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS. FOR A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE FULL AGENDA, INCLUDING STAFF REPORTS,
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES, PLEASE CONSULT THE TOWN’S WEBSITE
WWW.OLIVER.CA / MEETING PORTAL / OR CONTACT CORPORATE SERVICES AT 250 485 6200