There were no delegations.

1. Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 1088-9 - Second Reading
An application has been received to amend the Land Use Bylaw from I-LHT Light Industrial District to S-DC Direct Control District (DC District). The subject lands are located at 100 & 200 Drinnan Way within the Established Area Guidelines of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) (see Site Area Map – Attachment 1). The purpose of the rezoning is to ultimately move the property to a development stage. At the Regular Meeting of Council on November 5, 2019, First Reading of Bylaw No. 1088-9 was granted by Council and a Public Hearing was previously held. The DC District has no uses listed and specifically says not to be used in substitute of any other district, therefore Administration recommends delaying Third Reading until a specific proposed plan is presented to the Town for better certainty of development and the Municipal Development Plan is amended to provide policy and objectives around DC. This will better provide Council, in their decision making with parameters/guidelines around the DC District. Currently, the MDP identifies these lands as existing Industrial and they are not specifically identified in the Established Area Guidelines except if you broadly talk about Industrial. Following a request to cancel from the developer, it was moved that Council give Land Use Bylaw No. 1088-9 Second Reading as presented;  this motion was defeated. 

2. Hinton Golf Society 
A late agenda addition, this item addressed the Hinton Golf Course needs moving forward continuing from a previous discussion in Standing Committee Meeting. It was moved that Council approve the use of $80,000 through Council’s October 29, 2019 motion to provide operating funds into the 2020 season with Administrative recommendations for ongoing conditions, oversight and support by the Town of Hinton; Before that motion was voted upon, it was moved that the above motion be postponed to the December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council pending a report regarding ongoing conditions, oversight and support by the Town of Hinton. The later motion carried. 

3. Automated Traffic Enforcement
A late agenda addition following information provided by the province, Council responded to the new information by moving that Council direct Administration that upon completion of 4.1 and as mutually agreeable with the Town and Global, this agreement may be extended by an additional two years with Letter of Amendment. This motion carried. 

Unfinished Business 

2. Clarification of Intent - November 19, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council - Community Grant Funding Item

That Council approve $3,727 to the Hinton Friendship Centre for the Sharing Project from the Community Grant Funds.

That the above motion be tabled pending a presentation from the Hinton Friendship Centre for the Sharing Project by the Regular Meeting of Council on February 4, 2020.

It was moved to rescind the motion of November 19, 2019:
 
MAGUHN - That Council approve $3,727 to the Hinton Friendship Centre for the Sharing Project from the Community Grant Program funds.

This motion carried. 

In-camera is a legal term meaning in private; When a Council goes in-camera, it means the Council meeting is closed to the public. In general terms, the exceptions include matters where disclosures could be harmful to personal privacy, individual or public safety, law enforcement, intergovernmental relations, or economic or other interests; reveal confidential evaluations, local public body confidence, or advice from officials; or disclose information that is subject to legal privilege.

There were no in camera items. 

Councillor Jo-Ann Race: Councillor Race reported having attended the annual FCSS convention, saying it was a favourite of the conference's attended so far and that the keynotes regarding trauma and division were powerful. Also share was information regarding the different make ups of other communities FCSS divisions. 

Councillor Dewly Nelson: Councillor Nelson reported having attended the Youth Council's first meeting, as well as a recent Synergy meeting. Detailing said Synergy meeting, Nelson spoke to TC energy's reporting protocols and new information sharing that will be beneficial. Nelson concluded by speaking regarding the Moonlight Madness, saying it is the opposite of the bustle and emotion of Black Friday, serving as a joyous occasion that is most appreciated. Nelson thanked the Chamber for the event.  

Councillor Albert Ostashek: Councillor Ostashek reported attending an HREDC meeting, saying the weighty agenda may not have been completed but the work that was was vital. Ostashek then spoke to the recent Bebo committee meeting, saying that upcoming stakeholder inputs are being discussed and partnerships or funding opportunities are also being discussed. 

Councillor Trevor Haas: Councillor Haas spoke to a recent library board meeting, featuring discussions regarding reserves and their use as well as incoming furniture upgrades. Haas shared information about a break in at the facility, and then shared exciting news that local staff have been invited to present on the national stage in Ontario at an upcoming conference. Haas then spoke to a recently attended seminar regarding Council and their role in governance, and that the information is planned to be presented at an upcoming standing committee meeting.

Councillor Tyler Waugh: Councillor Waugh had no committee meetings to report, but did share a want for CEAC to come before Council soon and that CFWY strategic planning is upcoming. 

Mayor Marcel Michaels: Mayor Michaels also reported having attended the FCSS conference, saying that it was felt that this was a very similar event to years past. Michaels did find a session on performance evaluations to be beneficial with upcoming challenges. Michaels then discussed the HELP Poverty event, saying it is recommended for everyone to take part in and experience. Michaels concluded by speaking to a  valley signage meeting and the December 5th Teck Town Hall.

CAO Martin Taylor: CAO Taylor informed Council that it is a busy time of year for administration, both with continuing budget work and the transition into year end auditing. Taylor concluded by thanking staff for their hard work as busy season continues.