The Village of Gold River is inviting the public to attend an open house at the Village Office to learn more about the five-year Financial Plan for the Village. There will be two sessions: March 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and March 16, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Open house will take place in Council Chambers at 499 Muchalat Drive with Staff and Council available to answers questions.
For a brief overview of finances see financial presentation below.
The Village of Gold River will be holding a Public Hearing on March 21, 2022 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at the Village Office to hear public comments regarding a proposed zoning amendment.
The zoning amendment will allow for Bitcoin Mining and Data Centers to become a permitted use in the Heavy Industrial Zone – M.1.
All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to register an opinion may do so by:
Formal Notice: Public Hearing Notice – Zoning Bylaw Bitcoin
Please see the attached poster for the Spring Classes Schedule at the Rec Centre.
Glow Swim this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre! Please see attached poster for details.
The Village of Gold River has been developing the case for a supportive housing solution with assistance from Providence Health Care, M’akola Housing Society, and M’akola Development Services. Senior’s housing and supportive housing has been on Council’s radar for the past several years with many discussions taking place with various provincial entities. One of the major problems that has been noted with seniors living in community is the lack of support services available requiring some residents to move into long-term care prematurely, or move to a larger community to access these services.
The Goal of this project is to create supportive housing that will allow seniors to stay in their community of choice and offer services that support independence. This paper proposes that a 20-unit non-profit housing complex be developed with some hospitality services being offered on an as needed basis. At this stage in the process, the case has been outlined, and has been shared with our MLA, the Ministers of Housing and Health, BC Housing, and BC’s Seniors Advocate. The Village has been working with the province to identify grant funding that could help make this project a reality.
Staff report with housing strategy paper below: https://goldriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220202-Supportive-Housing-Strategy.pdf
The RCMP has been approved to construct a new detachment at 495 Maquinna Crescent. However, the proposed accessory building behind the detachment will exceed the maximum height allowance for the current zoning of “Civic Use Zone – P.2”. This zoning allows for a maximum height allowance of 9.1 meters for the principal building and 4.6 meters for an accessory building. The Development Variance Permit being applied for will allow the RCMP to construct an accessory building with a height of 7.45 meters to accommodate a boat vessel.
Notice is hereby given under section 499 of the Local Government Act to residents of the Village of Gold River that this development variance permit will be presented to Council on March 7, 2022. The proposed permit will be available for public inspection at the municipal office at 499 Muchalat Drive from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday excluding stat holidays. Questions or concerns can also be directed to the undersigned.
The Village of Gold River is getting an EV charging station! The Village has been working closely with BC Hydro to construct a EV Charging Station at the Visitor Information Centre. Construction on the new charging station is expected to begin on February 16, 2022 and is set to be operational by the end of March. Funding for this project was provided by BC Hydro and the contractor awarded this project is Knappett Industries.
Site Plan: 20220210123520
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It is that time of year, your dog tags are due for renewal and the 2022 licences are available at the Village Office. If this is the first time to register your Dog, please bring your certificate of spay/neuter.
Neutered dogs are no charge, as long as the dog tag is picked up by January 31st. After January 31st, there is a $10 fee for the dog tag.
Unneutered dogs are $30, as long as your dog tag is picked up by January 31st. After January 31st, the fee increases to $40.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Village Office at 250-283-2202.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, and Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021, that the Regular Council meeting originally scheduled for January 4, 2022 has been rescheduled for:
DATE: Monday, January 10, 2022
LOCATION: Village Hall, 499 Muchalat Drive
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Due to snow clearing operational requirements and further forecasted snow fall, the regularly scheduled pickup scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2021 will be cancelled. Allowances will be allowed for additional volume for next Wednesday.