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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
May 24, 2022
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Water Quality Summary reports for April 2022 – The water distribution system switched from winter
mode of operation to summer mode on April 11th. This means that rural customers who are twinned
are now receiving surface water for irrigation. Oliver had a total of 5.3mm recorded precipitation in
the month of April. According to Environment Canada the normal precipitation for Oliver, from 1981-
2010 is 26.5 mm for the month of April.
Land Acknowledgement – Council have approved that in the conducting of Town of Oliver meetings
the following land acknowledgement, approved by Osoyoos Indian Band, be used:
The Town of Oliver acknowledges it is situated on the unceded ancestral homeland of the
Osoyoos Indian Band within the Okanagan Nation. We give honour and pay respect to the
Osoyoos Indian Band and its people.
Canada Community Building Fund – Capacity Building Grant – Council have directed staff to apply
for the Canada Community Building Fund – Capacity Building Grant in order to undertake a Strategic
Plan for the Oliver Airport.
6701 Tucelnuit Drive – Fortis Building Upgrades – Council denied the request to contribute towards
the water upgrade project costs to FortisBC.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment – Council have appointed Cassie Vandael as a Town of Oliver
Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Bylaws:
• Zoning Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw 1380.26 – Council adopted Zoning Housekeeping
Amendment Bylaw 1380.26. This Bylaw would include changes to definitions for ‘net floor
area’ and ‘structure’, and some changes to setbacks, fence and retaining wall heights, and
permitted locations for use of a mobile home as a residence, accessory buildings and
structures.
Proclamation Request – Access Awareness Day – Council proclaimed June 4, 2022 as Access
Awareness Day and have directed staff to promote Access Awareness Day on the Town ’s Social Media
and website.
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