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PO Box 638 | 6150 Main Street | Oliver, BC | V0H 1T0 | www.oliver.ca | 250.485.6200
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
January 9, 2023
Bylaws:
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1383.05 – Council adopted Fees and Charges
Amendment Bylaw 1383.05. This Bylaw would allow the 2022 Town of Oliver Cemetery
services fees to apply to 2023.
• Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03 – Council adopted Traffic Amendment Bylaw 650.03.
This Bylaw would prohibit electric kick scooters from operating on sidewalks.
Delegations:
Oliver Theatre Society – 2023 Financial Budget Overview – Leah Foreman, Venables
Theatre Manager presented the Venables Theatre Annual report for 2021-2022 as well
as the 2023-2024 Budget Proposal.
South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce – 2023-2025 Business Retention, Expansion,
and Relocation Initiative – Council received a presentation from Denise Blashko,
Manager of South Okanagan Chamber, for the 2023-2025 Business Retention,
Expansion, and Relocation Initiative. Council directed staff to contribute $10,000 as
matched funds for the ETSI-BC grant. The contribution of matched funds is conditional
on approval of a work plan and contribution from other participating areas also
matching funds.
Oliver Tourism Association Funding Discussion – Rick Knodel, RDOS Area “C” Director,
and Ian Lobb, Executive Director Oliver Tourism Association presented to Council
regarding a proposed change in funding structure, between the RDOS and Town of
Oliver, for the Oliver Tourism Association.
Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen – 2023-2027 Budget Presentation –
Council received a presentation from Jim Zaffino, RDOS Manger of Finance for the RDOS
2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan.
PO Box 638 | 6150 Main Street | Oliver, BC | V0H 1T0 | www.oliver.ca | 250.485.6200
Crown Land Tenure – Right of Way – Council authorized the Town of Oliver signing authorities
to proceed with the Statutory Right of Way, for sanitary and water main purposes.
Correspondence Report – January 9, 2023:
• Council nominated Councillor Grice for the position of President with SILGA for the 2023-
2024 term.
The Town of Oliver is pleased to announce the launch of our new town
app. The app features include My Account in which residents can
access online services to view and receive property tax and utility bills,
view water consumption readings, See Something – Say Something
where residents can report an issue and upload a picture, Emergency
Alerts to be notified of emergencies, additionally – Contact Us,
Events, Council, News, and Waste Services. Look for the “Town of
Oliver” app today in your app store!
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