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Citizens' Minute with Council

Residents 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.

1. Beth McCallum from the Whiskey Jack Club 

Ms. McCallum spoke about her concerns regarding the removal and replacement of the bridge at Maxwell Lake.  

2. Alice Paquette

Ms. Paquette advised Council she has been working on a petition regarding the replacement of the bridge at Maxwell Lake.

Delegations

Boards and Committees of Council Reporting 

Action Items

1. 2022 Operating Budget and 2023-2025 Plan Approval

Council Motion: 

To incorporate the Council 2022 Budget Sheet to the Regular Council Meeting Agenda. 

Carried

 
That Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget in the amount of $29,517,229.43 and 2023-2025 Operating Plan as was originally presented February 1, 2022, incorporating all budget amendments as detailed in Attachment One.

Carried

2. Bylaw No. 1168 Lease Guarantee Hinton Golfing Society - MD 2439

Council Motion:
That the Council give Bylaw No. 1168 Lease Guarantee Hinton Golfing Society First Reading and That the Council direct administration to schedule a Public Hearing at the Regular Council Meeting on April 05, 2022, in the Council Chambers to hear public comments on Bylaw No. 1168 Lease Guarantee Hinton Golfing Society.

Carried

3. Beaver Boardwalk Rehabilitation Project Amendment

4. Debenture Borrowing Bylaw #1167 - Boutin Land Development

Council Reporting:

Councillor Ostashek: None.

Councillor Maguhn: None.

Councillor Haas: None.

Councillor Taylor: Councillor Taylor participated in the Hinton Valley District Conference call this past week and mentioned the next meeting will be an open house. 

Councillor Race: Councillor Race attended the GYPSD Session where she learned about the mentor program for new teachers. Race spoke highly of this program and the success it has had so far. Race also attended the first Corporate Planning and Finance Training and plans to attend the second session as well. 

Councillor LaBerge: None. 

Mayor Marcel Michaels: Mayor Michaels attended the Corporate Planning and Finance Training and the GYPSD sessions this past week. The Mayor spoke highly of the GYPSD sessions and looks forward to future partnerships. 

Interim CAO Paul Hanlan: Interim CAO Hanlan announced the light display, in the Green Square and at the West Frasier Guild, that is to show solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian Community in Hinton.  Hanlan gave thanks to Council and their initiative on this. ICAO Hanlan spoke to a tentative timeline for the Strategic Plan. Hanlan addressed the Pool Shutdown at the Rec Center that is proposed for this year and will that administration will bring a communications strategy to Council on this matter. 

Closed Session 

1. One item related to FOIP Section 16(1) Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Correspondance

1. FCSSAA Board Meeting Highlights

Council Motion: 
Accept the FCSSAA Report for information.

Carried

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