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Mayor Baker shares the highlights of 2021 in Lake Country 

A great deal of progress was made during 2021 in Lake Country amid the continuing social and operational challenges of leading a local government during a global pandemic that impacted construction, staffing, supply chains, community improvement initiatives and development applications. I am grateful to my fellow council members who showed tremendous compassion, ingenuity and generosity of spirit in tackling the issues that...

On January 4^th, 2022 Council will be considering the draft five (5) year financial plan which includes the 2022 budget. Council will consider a proposed base tax increase of 4.85% along with other budget items that require attention. Council will deliberate on the budget proposal and make the final decisions after carefully reviewing community input gathered throughout the months of January and February -- including a virtual town hall scheduled for February 8^th, 2022. Everyone in the community...

Development Approval Procedures Amendment Bylaw:

Council referred amendments to the development approval procedures bylaw back to staff and asked that the soon to arrive Director of Planning provide recommendations on how to move forward. The amendments were presented to Council in order to expedite review and approvals of planning applications. 

Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw:

Council approved the continued use of electronic or other communication means for conducting regular, special and...

Public Hearing:

The public hearing considered amending Zoning Bylaw 1168, 2021 that would allow docks and boatlifts to be constructed with alternative materials such as steel piles in accordance with Provincial regulations. During the Regular Council meeting the bylaw amendment was adopted. 

Public Comment:

Mr. Spears provided Council with an update on the soon to be formed society application for dredging the channel between Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake. The society is requesting...