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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

Should board directors get taxpayer-funded raises?

Regional District board compensation review recommends pay increases for Municipal Directors and Board Chair, funded by taxpayer dollars. The proposal would raise compensation to match regional medians.

  • 📊 Annual inflation adjustments keep pace with cost of living

  • 🏛️ Compensation reviewed every 4 years using 7 comparable regional districts

  • 💰 Current approach targets market median for board and staff pay

  • 📋 Multiple compensation elements including stipends, meeting allowances, and expenses

  • 🎯 Staff analysis shows mixed results across different director roles

Municipal Directors: $1,269/month (+$143), Board Chair: $2,672/month (+$171)
Proposed monthly stipend increases to match regional median compensation levels
$16.30 per resident vs $7.10 median (130% above average)
RDKB's per-capita governance cost compared to regional median - second highest among 8 districts analyzed

Should director compensation increases be approved?

Board meeting October 8, 2025 to vote on compensation increases. If approved, staff will prepare amended bylaw for future meeting.

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Oct 8, 2025
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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

Should a Big White restaurant add entertainment?

Fourth Ace Bar & Smokehouse is seeking approval for patron participation entertainment (dancing, karaoke, trivia nights) at their Big White location - but it's directly below 49 residential units in Snow Ghost Inn.

  • 🎤 Entertainment would include dancing, karaoke, open mic nights, and trivia

  • 🏠 The establishment operates inside Snow Ghost Inn with residents living above

  • ❌ RDKB Board previously rejected this application in May 2025

  • 📋 New consultation required because previous public input didn't meet provincial standards

  • 🕚 Entertainment must end by midnight under provincial rules

35 opposed, 2 in favor
Letters received during previous consultation for a liquor primary application at the same establishment, showing overwhelming resident opposition due to noise concerns and past problems

  • ✉️ Hand-delivered notices to buildings within 100m (Canada Post strike backup)

  • 📋 Development notification sign posted on the property

  • 🏥 Board will consider resident feedback at October 29th meeting

  • 📝 Written comments must be specific to entertainment endorsement application

  • ⚖️ Provincial liquor branch will make final licensing decision

Fourth Ace Bar & Smokehouse, 20 Kettle View Road, Big White Mountain
Location map

Do you support entertainment licensing for Fourth Ace?

Next Steps: RDKB Board meets October 8th to decide on consultation process. If approved, public consultation period will follow. A Board meeting is scheduled for October 29th. Submit written comments during any consultation period or attend meetings to participate.

#LiquorLicense#PublicConsultation#ResidentialImpact#BigWhite#LocalGovernment
Oct 8, 2025