Hinton Town Council briefs

May 3 meeting

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Conrad Polachuk spoke with regards to his concerns to the outstanding balance and tax recovery with the Town of Hinton.

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Council motion: that Council direct Administration to review the adopted 2022 Operating Budget and identify potential revenue increases and expenditure reductions totalling a minimum of at least $195,000 in increased revenues for the adopted 2022 Operating Budget and 20232025 Operating Plan as was adopted by the Town of Hinton on March 1, 2022, and that Council schedule a Special Council Meeting on May 10, 2022, to approve required amendments to the adopted 2022 Operating Budget.

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2. Hinton Bike Park Trail Expansion Sustainability

Capital Project Council motion: that Council approve the Hinton Bike Park Trail Expansion Sustainability Capital Project to take place in 2022 with $25,000 to be funded from the Town of Hinton Bike Park Restricted Reserve.

Carried 8nanimously

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Council motion: that Council approve the Cemetery Columbarium Capital Project to take place in 2022 with up to $60,000 to be funded from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Reserve.

Carried 8nanimously

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Council motion: that Council agree to give first reading of Bylaw No. 1167-1 amending Bylaw 1167 Authorization of Debenture as presented.

Carried 6-1

Council motion: that Council agree to give second reading of Bylaw No. 1167-1 amending Bylaw 1167 Authorization of Debenture as presented.

Carried 6-1

Council motion: that Council consider third and final reading of Bylaw No. 1167-1 amending Bylaw 1167 Authorization of Debenture as presented.

Carried 8nanimously

Council motion: that Council agree to give third and final reading of Bylaw No. 1167-1 amending Bylaw 1167 Authorization of Debenture as presented.

Carried 8nanimously

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Council motion: that Council authorize Mayor Michaels to draft a letter to Honorable Tyler Shandro on behalf of the Town of Hinton requesting a joint meeting with the Minister and MLA Long regarding this matter for Council approval.

Carried 8nanimously (FRQRPLF 'HYHORS PHQW %XGJHW 5HSRUW

Council motion: that Council accept the Economic Development Budget report as information.

Carried 8nanimously

Council motion: that Council direct Administration to allocate $3,000 from the confirmed 2022 Economic Development Budget in support of the Wild Mountain Music Festival as was presented to the April 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole for information.

Carried 8nanimously &RXQFLO 5HSRUWLQJ

Mayor Marcel Michaels: Announced that the recruitment process has begun for a permanent CAO. Noted the BRIDGES trivia night fundraiser being held on Friday, May 6.

Councillor Ostashek: Attended Community Futures

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Councillor Maguhn: Noted the 39th anniversary of the disappearance of Shelly Anne Bacsu. Appealed for anyone with information to share it with the RCMP.

Councillor Haas: Noted a candlelight vigil being held for National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week on May 18 at Green Square. Announced that

Councillor Taylor: Invited Council to the Rotary Club¶s Highway Cleanup on Thursday evening to help beautify the town ahead of the May long weekend.

Interim CAO Paul Hanlan: 8pdated Council that Administration has shortlisted and is recruiting a Legislative Services Coordinator, and has advertised for a Director of Corporate Services. Preparing Psychological Health and Safety Plan.