January 28, 2022
Council Highlights - January 25, 2022
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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Citizens' Minute with CouncilResidents are welcome to speak to Council about issues, events, celebrations or concerns during Minute with Council. At the beginning of each regular Council Meeting, Mayor Michaels opens the floor to the public to speak and share with Council members, Administration and meeting observers.
Bill MacDonald spoke to the Hinton Small Business Grant and his concerns with the program. He expressed his concerns around the total amount of money given out and the remaining amount. Macdonald also spoke to signage for the Hinton Valley Shopping District as a possible expense for the remaining money from the Small Business Grant.
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DelegationsPresentations are required to be arranged through the Executive Assistant so that presenters can be sure time is set aside for their presentations on the Council agenda. Find out more about how to be a delegation by following this link. 1. FortisAlberta - Franchise Fee Agreement Presentation
2. FortisAlberta - Franchise Agreement Renewal Council Motion:That Committee direct Administration to bring the FortisAlberta Electric Distribution Franchise Agreement to a future Regular Meeting of Council for decision prior to August 31, 2022.Carried Unanimously |
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Boards and Committees of Council Reporting None.
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Action Items1. COVID19 Resiliency Support Program Grant Funds
Council Motion:That Committee direct Administration to bring back to the February 15, 2022, Regular Council Meeting the COVID - 19 Resiliency Support Program Grant Redeployment suggestions with amendments, for decision. Carried Unanimously 2. Short Term Rentals Bylaw No. 1162
Council Motion:
To direct Administration to include Option 2. in the Grace Period section in the development of the Short-Term Rental Bylaw No. 1162Carried 4-3
For – Michaels, Haas, Maguhn, Ostashek
Against – Race, Taylor, LaBerge Direct Administration to include conditions which require an operator's rental accommodation to display approved license credentials on the exterior of the accommodation using a standard approved by the Town of Hinton.Carried Unanimously To seek consensus that non principal resident host/operator must pay an Annual Business License Fee of $2000.00.Carried 6-1
For – LaBerge, Race, Michaels, Ostashek, Maguhn, Haas
Against – Taylor Current owners of non-resident Short Term Rentals are grand-fathered.Defeated 2-5
For – Taylor, LaBerge
Against – Race, Michaels, Ostashek, Haas, Maguhn Direct Administration to amend Draft Short Term Rental Bylaw No.1162 to not allow non principal resident host to operate Short Term Rentals.Carried Unanimously That Committee direct Administration to bring the Short-Term Rentals Bylaw No.1162 for First Reading with suggested changes to the Regular Meeting on February 15, 2022; and That Committee direct Administration to schedule a Public Hearing at the Regular Council Meeting on March 15, 2022, in the Council Chambers to hear public comments on Short Term Rentals Bylaw No.1162. Carried Unanimously |
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Discussion Items1. Addition of Trails Committee MD-2381 - Councillor Trevor HaasCouncil Motion:To seek consensus to postpone the Trails Committee MD 2381 to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Carried Unanimously 2. Affordable Seniors Housing – Boutin Lands - Councillor Stuart Taylor |
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Information Items
1. Fire Underwriter's Study
Council Motion:That Committee direct Administration to bring the phased implementation of the Fire Underwriters Study recommendations as part of the 2023 – 2027 budget process.Carried Unanimously |
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Council Reporting:
Councillor Ostashek: Ostashek spoke to his conversation with Administration to arrange the Beaver Boardwalk Bridge and Maxwell Lake project presentation to be at the February 26 meeting. This was good news as it falls in line with the BBOC meetings that are to discuss this project.
Councillor Haas: Haas had a meeting with HYAC this week where they discussed and brainstormed volunteer opportunities. Haas highlighted two staff members, Heather Mark and James Everitt, who have been a major part of HYAC this year. Haas thanked them for all of their hard work and dedication to the group.
Councillor Taylor: None.
Councillor LaBerge: LaBerge reminded Council of the Community Futures Board meeting this week if they were interested in attending.
Councillor Race: Race had a meeting with the Hinton Youth Advisory Committee, she spoke to how great and driven these kids are.
Councillor Maguhn: None.
Mayor Marcel Michaels: The Mayor had a productive meeting with Minister Pon and MLA Long where he discussed continuing to develop and improve the senior and affordable housing situation in Hinton. Michaels encouraged residents and Council to reach out to the Minister’s staff on this issue. Mayor Michaels extended an invitation for a visit to Hinton to the MLA and Minister. Overall, Michaels found his meeting was a step in the right direction to get on the radar for future partnerships with the Provincial Government.
Interim CAO Paul Hanlan: ICAO Hanlan has enjoyed getting to know Administration, the Town workforce, and Council. He is looking forward to becoming more familiar with this wonderful town and community.
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Closed Session 1. Boards and Committees - Applications to fill Vacancies MD – 2377 Closed per Section 19 of FOIP
Council Motion: That Council direct Administration to bring back the application for the Community Engagement and Advisory Committee to the February 1, 2022, Regular Council Meeting for decision. Carried Unanimously
2. Personnel -CAO Update - Closed per Section 17 of FOIP
3. Mutual Performance Discussion - Closed per Section 24 of FOIP
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Minute with Council AccessEarly in the Town Response to COVID-19, Town Council meetings were moved to remote environments, closed to the public, and streamed online to allow for easy access by residents. However, one aspect of our Council meetings that was lost in this necessary response was Minute with Council. Traditionally, Residents have been welcomed to speak to Council about issues, events, or concerns during Minute with Council. At the beginning of each Council Meeting, the chair of the meeting opens the floor to the public to speak and share with Council members, administration and meeting observers.
As we determine the "new normal" in this pandemic response, the Town of Hinton has established a procedure to take part in Minute with Council remotely, temporarily, as we prepare for further steps in our reopening plans. This process is being established to avoid risks of public meeting teleconferencing, such as inappropriate or abusive interjections by anonymous or false identities.
We appreciate your understanding should this cause any inconvenience for you.
Please use this form to receive an invite code to join our proceedings remotely.
Should you encounter difficulty using the form, please call 780-865-6072.
Learn more here. |
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The Town of Hinton is on Facebook!As close to 2500 people have already figured out - The Town of Hinton has a corporate Facebook page! This new service adds another resource to the communications channel and will house information on many different areas; some days, you’ll see information on bylaws, others recreation programs, others information about council decisions or highlights from Council meetings. Like us today by clicking here! |
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You can view the entire agenda package here.The next Regular Council meeting will be held February 1, 2022, at 4 pm via Zoom and streamed via YouTube.
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