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Aug 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Armstrong City Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The Council received the 2nd Quarter Policing Report from the Vernon North Okanagan Detachment. Significant items addressed included the Building Bylaw Enforcement Policy, which the Council directed to be amended for future consideration. The Council approved the Royal Canadian Legion's application for extended operating hours and the annual Rutabaga Bowling event, and endorsed the renewal of the Thomas Hayes Ecological Park lease. Furthermore, the Council adopted the Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, gave the first three readings to the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, and endorsed the 15-Year Capital Plan. Verbal updates were provided regarding the progress of the Rail Trail development, and the meeting concluded with an in-camera session.
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The council discussed various development variance permits, including road width reductions at 3785 Murray Drive. A motion was made regarding the applicability of the Good Neighbour Bylaw to a specific property. The council supported a non-farm use application for a parking lot and trailhead at 3990 Pleasant Valley Road. Several administrative policies related to planning and building were rescinded. Amendments to the Freedom of the City Policy were approved, and a mid-year financial report was received. Intersection improvements were directed for Pleasant Valley Road, Rosedale Avenue, and Okanagan Avenue for consideration in the next budget. A water conservation update was provided, and the Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1952 was advanced through its first three readings.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Armstrong City Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates from the British Columbia Dragoons and the Armstrong Wetlands Association. Council reviewed and approved various policies related to human resources, election staff remuneration, and civic recognition, while also repealing several corporate administration policies. Discussions covered the Strategic Plan second-quarter update, a significant budget amendment for the Water Reservoir/Supply Line Project, and considerations for a comprehensive parking study. Additionally, council addressed correspondence regarding complex care and held an in-camera session to discuss land and personnel matters, resulting in a decision to decline an MOU with the Armstrong Wetland Association.
Jun 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Armstrong City Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The council received the 2025 Annual Report and heard presentations regarding regional library benefits and a youth-led storm drain marking program. Significant policy actions included the approval, amendment, and rescinding of various corporate, financial, and procurement policies. Project updates were provided for the Pleasant Valley Boulevard North initiative, and the council finalized the color selection for city wayfinding signage. Additionally, the council discussed regional agricultural planning, received verbal reports from various commissions, adopted the Election Procedures Bylaw, and held an in-camera session regarding litigation.
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