Greenwood public meetings in 2025

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood Council will consider final readings for the Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw, Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw, and Fees and Charges Bylaw. The body will also discuss a grant for the Greenwood Public & District Public Library and support for the Kettle River Lions Club.

• Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2025
• Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1039, 2025
• Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1037, 2025
• Grant in Aid for Greenwood Public & District Public Library
• Support for Kettle River Lions Club gift card program

The council gave fourth and final readings to the Bees & Hens Bylaw No. 1034, the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1037, the Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1038, and the Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1039. It also approved a $10,000 Grant in Aid for the Greenwood Public & District Library and authorized the CAO and CFO as business representatives for city banking. A request to support the Kettle River Lions Club gift‑card program was defeated.

• Fourth and final reading of Bees & Hens Bylaw No. 1034 carried
• Fourth and final reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1037 carried
• Fourth and final reading of Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1038 carried
• Fourth and final reading of Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1039 carried
• Grant in Aid application for Greenwood Public & District Library approved for $10,000
• Authorized Business Representatives: CAO Dean Trumbley and CFO James Sexton approved
• Support for Kettle River Lions Club gift‑card program defeated
• Council directed preparation of draft amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw for early 2026

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood City Council will consider adopting three new bylaws setting fees and charges, water rates, and sewer rates. They will also discuss a donation request for the upcoming Santa event on December 11, 2025. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, reports, and a closed session for labour and land matters.

• First to third readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1037, 2025
• First to third readings of Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2025
• First to third readings of Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1039, 2025
• Letter of support for a donation to the Santa event on December 11 at Deadwood Junction (amount redacted)
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(c) and (e) of the Community Charter

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the November 10 minutes. It approved a $500 donation for the December 11 Santa event and the 2026 fire service tax requisition. First‑to‑third readings were given for three new bylaws on fees, water rates, and sewer rates. The council moved to an in‑camera session and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda (Motion 210-2025) – Carried
• Adopt minutes (Motion 211-2025) – Carried
• Approve $500 Santa event donation (Motion 213-2025) – Carried
• Approve 2026 fire service requisition (Motion 214-2025) – Carried
• First‑to‑third readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1037 (Motion 215-2025) – Carried
• First‑to‑third readings of Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1038 (Motion 216-2025) – Carried
• First‑to‑third readings of Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1039 (Motion 217-2025) – Carried
• Move to In‑Camera session (Motion 218-2025) – Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the September 15, 2025 minutes. It will present the Third Quarter Financial Report and discuss animal control and the City of Greenwood Fleet Replacement Policy. A key item is the discussion of the biking kiosk project, which totalled $21,000 in costs.

• Adopt agenda (recommendation to adopt)
• Adopt September 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Third Quarter Financial Report presentation
• Discussion of Animal Control
• Discussion of Biking Kiosk project – total cost $21,000

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood Regular Council will adopt the meeting agenda and the October 27 minutes, accept a newsletter as informational correspondence, and consider a request to fund a Christmas party for staff, the Mayor, and Council members. The council will also move into an In‑Camera session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Adopt the Regular Council meeting agenda
• Adopt the October 27, 2025 Regular Council meeting minutes
• Accept the LGMA Newsletter as correspondence for information
• Approve a $1,500 budget for management staff to organize a Christmas party for staff, Mayor, Council, and their partners/spouses
• Move into In‑Camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter

The council adopted its agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes. It approved a $3,500 budget for a staff Christmas party and amended a prior resolution to that amount. The City’s Fleet Policy 2025‑05 and a resolution to de‑classify a forest purchase were also approved. The meeting was moved into In‑Camera and then adjourned.

• Adopted the regular council meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Accepted LGMA Newsletter as correspondence for information (Carried)
• Approved $3,500 budget for staff Christmas party (Carried)
• Recinded prior resolution and amended Christmas party budget to $3,500 (Carried)
• Approved City of Greenwood Fleet Policy 2025‑05 (Carried)
• De‑classified resolution 51‑ICM‑25, supported West Boundary Community Forest purchase of Wood Lot 0475, and directed Mayor to call a shareholders meeting on Dec 2 2025 (Carried)
• Moved council session into In‑Camera at 7:41 pm (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood City Council will adopt the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then approve several 2026 items. Decisions include the regular council meeting schedule, the acting mayor schedule, and council appointments for 2026, as well as a request for a letter of support for the 2026 Founders Day Festival. The council will also move into an In-Camera session under section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Approve the 2026 Regular Council Meeting Schedule (attachment: 2026 Council Regular Meeting Schedule .pdf)
• Approve the 2026 Schedule of Acting Mayor (attachment: Schedule of Acting Mayor 2026-2027.pdf)
• Approve the 2026 Council Appointments (attachment: 2026 Council Appointments.pdf)
• Direct administration to send a letter of support to the Founders Day Festival Planning Committee for the 2026 festival
• Move into In-Camera session under section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter

The council adopted the amended agenda and approved the 2026 regular meeting schedule, acting mayor schedule, and council appointments. It also amended resolution 180-25 to express willingness to manage the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for storm water infrastructure and to support any cost overruns. Additionally, the council de‑classified a fire‑department service‑level resolution and moved the meeting into In‑Camera before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda amendment (Motion 187-2025) – Carried
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (Motion 188-2025) – Carried
• Approved 2026 regular council meeting schedule (Motion 193-2025) – Carried
• Approved 2026 schedule of acting mayor (Motion 194-2025) – Carried
• Approved 2026 council appointments (Motion 195-2025) – Carried
• Amended resolution 180-25 to support storm water grant management and cost overruns (Motion 197-2025) – Carried
• De‑classified fire‑department service‑level resolution (Motion 200-2025) – Carried
• Moved meeting into In‑Camera (Motion 198-2025) – Carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025. Key actions include giving final readings to a bylaw authorizing the sale of the West Kootenay Power Building and property, and a bylaw amending fees and charges. Council will also decide on granting signing authority to CFO James Sexton and discuss the Christmas holiday office closure.

• Fourth and final reading of Bylaw No. 1036 to authorize sale of West Kootenay Power Building and property
• Fourth and final reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1035
• Proposal to give CFO James Sexton signing authority for the city
• Discussion on Christmas holiday office closure
• Correspondence from Youth Parliament of British Columbia, Greenwood Heritage Society, Minister of Housing, and District of West Vancouver

The council gave Chief Financial Officer James Sexton signing authority. It adopted the fourth and final readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1035, 2025 and of the Bylaw to Authorize the Sale of Municipal Land – West Kootenay Power Building and Property Bylaw No. 1036, 2025. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also adopted, and correspondence items were accepted for information.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved October 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted items a‑d as correspondence for information (carried)
• Granted CFO James Sexton signing authority (carried)
• Approved fourth and final reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1035, 2025 (carried)
• Approved fourth and final reading of Bylaw to Authorize Sale of Municipal Land – West Kootenay Power Building and Property Bylaw No. 1036, 2025 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will give first to third readings to Bylaw No. 1036, authorizing the sale of municipal land (West Kootenay Power Building and Property). The council will also vote on a $5,000 contribution to the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association's rural tourism proposal. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and an in-camera session on labour relations.

• First to third readings of Bylaw No. 1036 to authorize sale of West Kootenay Power Building and Property
• Approval of $5,000 financial contribution to Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association's proposal
• Adoption of May 15, 2025 Special Council Meeting minutes
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter (labour relations)

The council adopted a revised agenda and approved the minutes from the May 15 special meeting. It gave first to third readings of Bylaw No. 1036, 2025 to authorize the sale of the West Kootenay Power Building. A proposal to contribute $5,000 to a tourism study was defeated 5‑0. The meeting was moved to an in‑camera session and then adjourned at 8:41 pm.

• Adopted agenda amendment adding late item (carried)
• Adopted May 15, 2025 special council meeting minutes (carried)
• Authorized first‑to‑third readings of Bylaw No. 1036 to sell West Kootenay Power Building (carried)
• Defeated $5,000 contribution to TOTA joint study proposal (5‑0)
• Moved meeting to in‑camera under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 pm (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood Regular Council adopted its agenda and minutes, then approved several items. Council authorized accessibility upgrades to City Hall, including a front entrance restoration and a road‑level wheelchair ramp, designating it a capital project for the 2026 fiscal year. The council also approved a $XX,XXX.XX annual sponsorship for the Border Bruins Junior A Tier 2 Hockey Club and authorized staff to pursue a grant for storm‑water infrastructure and road paving.

• Approve accessibility upgrades to City Hall (front entrance restoration and wheelchair ramp) as a 2026 capital project
• Approve $XX,XXX.XX annual sponsorship of the Border Bruins Junior A Tier 2 Hockey Club
• Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for storm‑water infrastructure and road paving
• Delegate authority to the CAO to sign the Permission to Access and Sample Agreement with Synergen Met Limited
• Present Policy 2025-05 Fleet Replacement for information (to be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole meeting)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft Development Procedures Bylaw, receive briefings from the Economic Development Officer and RCMP, and review UBCM minister meeting briefing packages. Routine items include adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• DRAFT Bylaw No. XXXX, 2025 – Development Procedures Bylaw (discussion 6:00-7:00 PM)
• UBCM Minister Meeting Briefing Packages (discussion 5:15-6:00 PM)
• Introduction and small discussion with Economic Development Officer Adrienne Fedrigo
• Introduction and small discussion with RCMP Corporal Michael Rampone
• Adoption of July 14, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Greenwood City Council will vote on several grant requests and procurement items. They will approve Grant-in-Aid payments of $10,000 to the Greenwood Heritage Society and $1,100 to the Boundary Invasive Species Society. They will also adopt the Bees & Hens Bylaw and authorize a $75,000 purchase of a used one‑ton utility truck, a $54,800 purchase of a new Bobcat compact tractor, and a $3,500 contract for a website content creator.

• Grant-in-Aid $10,000 to Greenwood Heritage Society
• Grant-in-Aid $1,100 to Boundary Invasive Species Society
• Adopt Bees & Hens Bylaw No. 1034, 2025 (first to third readings)
• Approve purchase of used one‑ton utility truck up to $75,000 plus taxes/shipping
• Approve purchase of Bobcat CT2535 compact tractor for $54,800 plus taxes

The council voted to sell the property known as the old kootenay power building located at 675 Highway 3 and direct that the proceeds be allocated to a future City Land Reserve. It also approved several grant‑in‑aid payments, fleet purchases, a website content creator contract, and the first‑to‑third readings of the Bees & Hens Bylaw. Additional actions included authorizing an entry notice for 102 South Government Avenue.

• Approved sale of old kootenay power building at 675 Highway 3 (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 Grant in Aid to Greenwood Heritage Society (Carried)
• Approved $1,100 Grant in Aid to Boundary Invasive Species Society (Carried)
• Approved purchase of used one‑ton utility truck up to $75,000 (Carried)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat CT2535 Compact Tractor for $54,800 (Carried)
• Approved $3,500 hire of Website Content Creator (Carried)
• Approved first to third readings of Bees & Hens Bylaw No 1034 (Carried)
• Authorized entry notice for 102 South Government Avenue (Carried)