Village of Ashcroft Council Regular Council Meeting
The council proceedings included the second and third readings of the Official Community Plan Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw, as well as the adoption of the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. Discussions covered the status of the Water Meter Project, amendments to the council meeting schedule, and the approval of Grant in Aid requests. The council also reviewed reports on Drylands Arena operations, considered various ministerial and regional correspondence, and received recommendations from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Enhancing Park, Recreation and Culture Working Group.
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The council addressed the introduction of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 891, 2026, which involves repealing a previous bylaw and updating exemptions for the Royal Canadian Legion Ashcroft Branch No. 113. Additionally, the meeting covered preparations for the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention, focusing on confirmed meetings with provincial ministries to advocate for regional priorities such as cellular connectivity, wildfire resilience, and water infrastructure projects. The agenda also included a request for support regarding the Northern and Rural Homeowners Grant, updates on the water meter installation project, and the review of various correspondence items.
Jul 27, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Village of Ashcroft Council Regular Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes key items such as the presentation and endorsement of the 2025 Annual Report, a name change for village-owned property, and Council direction regarding a permissive tax exemption request from the Royal Canadian Legion. The agenda also covers a second-quarter bylaw enforcement report, a request for a resolution supporting an NDIT grant application by the Ashcroft HUB Society, participation in a joint procurement process for debt collection, and a request to proclaim Rail Safety Week.
Jul 27, 2026·Board meeting
Village of Ashcroft Council Regular Council Meeting
The Council meeting involved the endorsement of the 2025 Annual Report and the approval of a property name change for village-owned land. A permissive tax exemption request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #113 was reviewed and postponed pending the submission of additional financial information. The Council also resolved to support a grant application for recreation infrastructure at the Ashcroft HUB, authorized a joint procurement process for a debt collection agency to recover unpaid bylaw fines, and proclaimed an upcoming Rail Safety Week. Additionally, Council discussed the management of the water meter installation project in preparation for the UBCM Small Talk Forum and reviewed reports regarding local community accessibility and seniors' issues.
