Morinville public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Council will approve the second and third readings of the 2024 Election Bylaw and discuss reviewing fines for the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on strategic plan progress, community grants, and Highway 642 snow maintenance.

• Election Bylaw No. 20/2024 (2nd and 3rd Reading)
• Community Grant and Support Policy
• Highway 642 Snow Maintenance Report
• Resident Concern – Meadows of Morinville
• Council Remuneration Review Committee Report

Council approved the Election Bylaw No. 20/2024 on second and third reading, and accepted the T2 Strategic Plan Progress Report 2024 as information. Council directed administration to bring a comprehensive report on council remuneration to the February 11, 2025 meeting, to follow up with Meadows of Morinville property owners on crosswalk, streetlights, and stop sign relocation, and to bring cost options for a crosswalk at 100 Street and Meadows Drive. A notice of motion was passed to return the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 5/2016 to Council in Q1 2025 for review and possible amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved 2nd and 3rd reading of Election Bylaw No. 20/2024 (7-0)
• Accepted T2 Strategic Plan Progress Report 2024 as information (7-0)
• Approved Community Grant and Support Policy on consent agenda (7-0)
• Directed administration to bring comprehensive council remuneration report to Feb 11, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Directed administration to follow up with Meadows of Morinville property owners on crosswalk, streetlights, stop sign relocation (7-0)
• Directed administration to bring crosswalk cost options for 100 Street and Meadows Drive to February meeting (7-0)
• Directed administration to return Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 5/2016 to Council in Q1 2025 for review (7-0)

Special Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to consider the approval of the town's multi-year financial plans. This includes the operating budget for 2025-2027 and the capital budget for 2025-2034.

• Approval of 2025 – 2027 Operating Budget
• Approval of 2025 – 2034 Capital Budget

Council approved the 2025-2027 Operating Budget as amended (6-1) and the 2025-2034 Capital Budget (7-0). An amendment reduced the Infrastructure Services Building operational cost from $50,000 to $15,000, proceeding with only the phase 2 environmental study. The meeting included a closed session to discuss a regional contract under FOIP exceptions.

• Approved 2025-2027 Operating Budget as amended (6-1)
• Approved 2025-2034 Capital Budget (7-0)
• Amended Infrastructure Services Building operational cost from $50,000 to $15,000, proceeding with only phase 2 environmental study (7-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss regional contract under FOIP s.16, 23, 24, 25, 29 (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (4th Tuesday)

Council will consider approving the 2025–2027 Operating Budget and the 2025–2034 Capital Budget. Other items include a report on unpaid property tax penalties, approval of a mandate letter for the Community Services Advisory Committee, first reading of an Election Bylaw, and several councillor motions. The meeting also features a delegation from Edmonton International Airport and a closed session for collective bargaining and a personnel matter.

• Approval of 2025–2027 Operating Budget and 2025–2034 Capital Budget
• Report on Tax Penalties for Late Payments (information item)
• Approve 2024/25 Mandate Letter for Community Services Advisory Committee
• First reading of Election Bylaw No. 20/2024
• Councillor motions: logical fallacies orientation, Clean Energy Improvement Program, limiting business types, and pedestrian/traffic safety report

Council terminated the Chief Administrative Officer, Naleen Narayan, without cause effective November 26, 2024, and appointed Michelle Hay as Interim CAO. Council also scheduled a special meeting for December 3, 2024, to consider the 2025-2027 Operating and 2025-2034 Capital Budgets, and directed administration on several studies and reports.

• Terminated CAO Naleen Narayan without cause, with pay in lieu of notice (6-0)
• Appointed Michelle Hay Interim Chief Administrative Officer (6-0)
• Scheduled special meeting Dec 3, 2024 for 2025-2027 Operating and 2025-2034 Capital Budgets (4-2)
• Directed administration to report on Meadows of Morinville pedestrian/traffic safety concerns (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Election Bylaw No. 20/2024 (6-0)
• Approved 2024/25 Community Services Advisory Committee Mandate Letter (6-0)
• Directed administration to explore Clean Energy Improvement Program (6-0)
• Directed administration to report on limiting business types and distances (5-1)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Morinville Council will consider a motion to go into closed session under Alberta's FOIP Act to discuss an organizational contract update and a personnel matter. No public discussion or decisions are scheduled on the open agenda. The meeting is expected to last from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on November 19, 2024.

• Motion to hold closed session for items 3.1 Organizational Contract Update and 3.2 Personnel Matter
• Closed session cited FOIP sections 16, 17, 23, 24, and 25
• Meeting is a special session with only procedural open items (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment)

Council held a special meeting and, after a closed session, voted unanimously to issue a notice of intention to terminate to the Chief Administrative Officer. The decision was made in a 6-0 vote and was the only substantive action taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda adoption and closed session motions.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Held closed session for organizational contract update and personnel matter (6-0)
• Approved resolution to issue notice of intention to terminate to the CAO (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Council will consider approving the multi-year operating and capital budgets and the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Approval of 2025 – 2027 Operating Budget
• Approval of 2025 – 2034 Capital Budget
• 2nd and 3rd Reading of 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 19/2024
• Notice of Motion to explore Clean Energy Improvement Program for property owners
• Notice of Motion regarding limits and distance requirements for similar business types

Council passed the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 19/2024 through its second and third readings. Several items were removed from the 2025 operating and capital budgets, while the Infrastructure Services Building budget was revised to address immediate needs.

• Approved 2nd and 3rd Reading of 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 19/2024 (7-0)
• Rescinded previous motion to remove Facilities Master Plan from 2025 Budget (7-0)
• Removed Census Project from 2025 Operating Budget (6-0)
• Removed Water Barrel Program from 2025 Operating Budget (5-1)
• Removed site preparation for mobile units from 2025 Capital Plan (6-0)
• Revised 2025 Capital Budget for immediate Infrastructure Services Building needs (5-1)
• Removed Website Management Value-Based Initiative from 2025 Operating Budget (5-1)
• Referred motions regarding logical fallacies, clean energy, and business limits to next meeting (6-0)

Special Meeting of Council

The council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and then move into a closed session. In the closed session, council will consider an organizational contract update that is confidential under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. After the closed session, council will return to open session for any business arising and then adjourn.

• Adopt the agenda as presented
• Closed session to discuss Organizational Contract Update under FOIP s. 23‑25
• Return to open session
• Consider business arising from the closed session
• Adjourn the meeting

During a special meeting on November 6, 2024, the Morinville Town Council held a closed session to discuss an organizational contract update. Following the session, Council voted to enter into an agreement with Michelle Hay to serve as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved closed session with Human Resources (6-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss organizational contract (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Approved Acting Chief Administrative Officer agreement with Michelle Hay (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (4th Tuesday)

Council will discuss a non-residential tax incentive bylaw and a property tax penalty cancellation request. The meeting includes a presentation on the Municipal Development Plan and a delegation from the Morinville Youth Basketball Association.

• 3rd Reading of Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024
• Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Request
• Municipal Development Plan presentation and update
• Motion to move Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029 in the Capital Plan
• Delegation from Morinville Youth Basketball Association

Council gave third reading to the Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024, approved a property tax penalty cancellation, and directed administration to study taking control of Highway 642. They also voted to move the Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029, and appointed Michelle Hay as Acting CAO.

• Approved 3rd reading of Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024 (7-0)
• Directed administration to report on Town taking control of Highway 642 (7-0)
• Cancelled $303.19 property tax penalty for Tax Roll No. 662530 (7-0)
• Moved Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029 (4-3)
• Appointed Michelle Hay as Acting Chief Administrative Officer (7-0)

Organizational Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to handle organizational tasks for the 2024/25 term. This includes approving the 2025 calendar and appointing members to various municipal boards and committees.

• Appointment of Glen Good and Kyra Tuff to the Assessment Review Board
• Appointment of Danielle Frey and Stasia Quillian to the Community Services Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Donald Dingman, Kelsey Hynes, and Roberta Babcock to the Morinville Library Board
• Appointment of Ken Hynes to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Approval of the 2025 Council Calendar

Council held its organizational meeting and unanimously approved the 2025 Council Calendar, the annual Code of Conduct commitment, and appointments to standing committees and boards. An amendment placed Councillor St. Denis on the Sturgeon Regional Emergency Management Partnership with Councillor Anheliger as alternate. All motions carried 7-0.

• Approved 2025 Council Calendar (7-0)
• Approved signing of Council Code of Conduct commitment (7-0)
• Approved 2024/25 Standing Committee appointments as amended (7-0)
• Amended committee appointments: St. Denis to Sturgeon Regional Emergency Management Partnership, Anheliger alternate (7-0)
• Approved Member at Large appointments to boards and committees (7-0)

Council Budget Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda, consent agenda items, and minutes from the September 10 meeting. The council will hear budget presentations for the Morinville Community Library and Musée Morinville Museum, and consider the first reading of the 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 19/2025. A direction will be sought on budget amendments for the 2025‑2027 operating budget and the 2025‑2034 long‑term capital plan, along with motions on infrastructure building services timing and the cost to rename Grandin Park.

• First reading of 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 19/2025
• Direction on 2025‑2027 Operating Budget and 2025‑2034 Long Term Capital Plan
• Motion to move replacement of Infrastructure Building Services from 2027 to 2029
• Motion to obtain total cost to rename Grandin Park and install new signage
• Heritage Lake Off‑Leash Area Report (information only)

Council directed administration to remove the Facilities Master Plan from the proposed 2025 budget and added several value-added operating initiatives, including the Community Sport Memorabilia and Centennial Fountain initiatives, each at $14,500. A motion to remove Service Reviews from the budget was defeated in a 3-3 tie. Several other initiatives were added for consideration at the November 12, 2024 meeting. The meeting also included a closed session on a regional contract and an organizational contract update.

• Removed Facilities Master Plan from 2025 budget (6-0)
• Defeated motion to remove Service Reviews from 2025 budget (3-3)
• Added Community Sport Memorabilia initiative at $14,500 to 2025 budget (6-0)
• Added Centennial Fountain initiative at $14,500 to 2025 budget (6-0)
• Added nine value-added initiatives for Nov 12 debate (6-0)
• Added Library, STARs Air Ambulance, and Museum deficit for Nov 12 debate (6-0)
• Approved 1st reading of 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (6-0)
• Directed administration to report cost of renaming Grandin Park (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

The Morinville Council will adopt the agenda, approve consent items and the August 27 minutes, and then move to Committee of the Whole. During the meeting they will consider the first and second reading of the Coeur de Morinville Non‑residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024 and direct a review of the Area Structure Plan. They will also approve the Debt Management Policy and consider motions for reports on the 2024 Community Bus activity and on tax penalties for late payments.

• First reading of Coeur de Morinville Non‑residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024
• Second reading of Coeur de Morinville Non‑residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024
• Approval of the Debt Management Policy
• Motion to direct Administration to provide an information report on the 2024 Community Bus activity
• Motion to direct Administration to bring forward information on tax penalties for late payments

Council gave first and second reading to the Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024, and directed administration to review related planning policies. A property tax penalty cancellation request was referred to the October 22 meeting, and a new Debt Management Policy was approved. Council also directed reports on community bus activity and tax penalty processing.

• Approved 1st reading of Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Coeur de Morinville Non-residential Tax Incentive Bylaw No. 16/2024 (7-0)
• Directed administration to review Coeur de Morinville Area Structure Plan Bylaw and redistricting policies (7-0)
• Approved Debt Management Policy (7-0)
• Referred property tax penalty cancellation request to October 22, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Directed administration to report on 2024 Community Bus Activity (7-0)
• Directed administration to report on tax penalty processing and related bylaws (7-0)

Council Budget Meeting

Council is reviewing the Draft 2025 Budget, including operating initiatives, fiscal analysis, and a proposed capital plan. The meeting includes a report on budget engagement results and a closed session to discuss third-party contracts.

• Proposed 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Plan
• Budget Survey 'What We Heard Report' by Catalyst Communications
• Closed session regarding third-party contracts
• Proposed motion to move Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029
• Proposed motion to investigate costs for making Heritage Lake an off-leash dog area

Council accepted the Draft 2025 Budget presentation as information (7-0) after hearing from administration and a public survey report. A notice of motion to move the Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029 was tabled to the October 15, 2024 meeting. Council also directed administration to provide costs and considerations for making Heritage Lake a designated off-leash dog area. The meeting included a closed session on third-party contracts.

• Accepted Draft 2025 Budget presentation as information (7-0)
• Tabled motion to move Infrastructure Building Services replacement from 2027 to 2029 (7-0)
• Directed administration to provide costs/considerations for Heritage Lake off-leash dog area (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for third-party contracts (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

The Morinville Council will adopt its agenda, consent agenda and the minutes from the August 21 special meeting. It will vote to approve the 3rd reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024. The council will also adopt updates to the Debt Management Policy and the Investment Policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an organizational contract update and a land matter.

• Approve 3rd reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024
• Adopt Debt Management Policy update
• Adopt Investment Policy update
• Adopt agenda, consent agenda and August 21 special meeting minutes
• Closed session to consider organizational contract update and land matter

Council approved the Investment Policy and gave third reading to Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024. The Debt Management Policy was referred to a future meeting with an internal borrowing limit of 85% and options on clause 4.3.4.1. A STARS Air Ambulance budget request was referred to the 2025 budget consideration. Several notices of motion were given for future meetings.

• Approved Investment Policy (7-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024 (7-0)
• Referred Debt Management Policy to future meeting with 85% internal borrowing limit and options on clause 4.3.4.1 (7-0)
• Referred STARS Air Ambulance budget request to 2025 budget consideration (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance grant application (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and action tracking list (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (4th Tuesday)

The Morinville Council will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from previous meetings, and consider several bylaws. Items include third‑reading approvals for Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024 and Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024, and first‑through‑third‑reading approvals for Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024. The meeting also continues the 2025 budget kickoff and receives updates on traffic enforcement and infrastructure services.

• Third Reading – Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024
• Third Reading – Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024
• First, Second, and Third Reading – Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024
• 2025 Budget Kick‑Off – Continued
• Automated Traffic Enforcement Operations Update (information report)

Council approved third reading of the Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024 and the Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024, both by unanimous vote. Council also gave first and second reading to the new Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024. A delegation from the Northern Central Alberta Baseball League prompted a motion to request an extension for storing their collection. No other substantive decisions were made; several reports were accepted as information.

• Approved 3rd reading of Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 18/2024 (7-0)
• Approved motion to send letter to Morinville Historical Society requesting extension to store NCABL collection until Dec 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Accepted Automated Traffic Enforcement Operations Update as information (6-0)
• Accepted Infrastructure Services Building Replacement report as information (6-0)
• Accepted September 21 Budget Meeting Location report as information (6-0)

Special Meeting of Council

Morinville Town Council will hold a special meeting on August 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Council Chambers, Morinville Civic Hall. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling to order, adopting the agenda, and adjourning, with no substantive business items listed. Council will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under privacy provisions of Alberta’s FOIP Act.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matter under FOIP Act sections 17 and 24

Council met for a special session and moved into a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. No substantive decisions or business arising from the closed session were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel matter (7-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)

Special Meeting of Council

The Morinville Town Council held a special meeting to conduct personnel business in closed session and then reconvened to appoint Sharleen Edwards as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for a two-week term. The mayor was also authorized to make interim appointments until the next regular meeting.

• Council appoints Sharleen Edwards as Acting Chief Administrative Officer from July 15 to July 30, 2024
• Mayor authorized to appoint Acting Chief Administrative Officer until August 27, 2024 regular meeting

At a special meeting on July 15, 2024, Morinville council met briefly in open session, then moved into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Returning to open session, council voted 6-0 to appoint Sharleen Edwards as Acting Chief Administrative Officer from July 15 to July 30, 2024, and authorized the Mayor to appoint an Acting CAO until the next regular council meeting on August 27, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Councillor S. Richardson was absent.

• Confirmed waiver of notice for the special meeting (no vote recorded)
• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss a personnel matter (6-0)
• Appointed Sharleen Edwards as Acting Chief Administrative Officer effective July 15-30, 2024 (6-0)
• Authorized the Mayor to appoint an Acting CAO until the next regular meeting on August 27, 2024 (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Council will discuss the 2025 budget kick-off, including a directive to develop a partnership model for an indoor or outdoor pool. The meeting also includes reviews of the T1 Strategic Plan Progress Report and an RCMP engagement report.

• Development of a partnership and incentive model for an indoor or outdoor pool
• Town of Morinville T1 Strategic Plan Progress Report 2024
• RCMP Engagement Report
• Waste Audit and Extended Producers Responsibility opt-out service model
• Annual CAO Performance Evaluation (Closed Session)

Council directed administration to develop a partnership and incentive model for a potential indoor or outdoor pool for 2025 budget deliberations. The council also approved an opt-out service model for Extended Producers Responsibility and requested a business case for a waste management education program.

• Directed administration to develop a partnership and incentive model for an indoor or outdoor pool (6-0)
• Directed administration to proceed with the Opt-Out Service Model for Extended Producers Responsibility (6-0)
• Directed administration to create a business case for a 2025 Budget waste management education program (6-0)
• Accepted the Town of Morinville T1 Strategic Plan Progress Report 2024 as information (6-0)
• Accepted the RCMP Engagement Report as information (6-0)
• Accepted the CAO Report as information (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (4th Tuesday)

Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments regarding mobile vendors and land use. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025 budget kick-off and potential capital plan changes.

• Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 13/2024 public hearing
• Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 third reading
• Utility Bylaws update including Water Utility Bylaw 14-2024 and Sewer Utility Bylaw
• Appointment of Councillor Rebecca Balanko as Deputy Mayor through February 25, 2025
• Notice of motion to move Infrastructure Services Building replacement from 2027 to 2029

Council approved the third reading of the Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 and the second and third readings of the Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 13/2024. Councillor Rebecca Balanko was appointed Deputy Mayor for the period of June 25, 2024, to February 25, 2025. Council also directed administration to prepare reports on FCSS services, street banners, tree planting, and Infrastructure Services building options for the 2025 budget.

• Approved 3rd Reading of Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 (5-1)
• Approved 2nd and 3rd Readings of Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 13/2024 (6-0)
• Appointed Councillor Rebecca Balanko as Deputy Mayor (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024 (Consent Agenda)
• Cancelled September 20, 2024, Budget 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Amended September 21, 2024, meeting start time to 9:00 a.m. (6-0)
• Directed Administration to bring forward FCSS service reports for 2025 Budget (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Development Permit Application for a Direct Control-Transition District. Additionally, the Pride Committee is scheduled to present on the topic of why community pride events are needed.

• Public Hearing: Development Permit Application #24-D0055 (Direct Control-Transition District)
• Delegation: Pride Committee regarding 'Why We Still Need Pride Events'
• CAO Report and Action Tracking List updates

Council approved Development Permit Application #24-D0055 for the Direct Control-Transition (DC-T) District. The meeting also included a presentation from the Pride Committee and several notices of motion regarding future capital budget changes for road and sidewalk rehabilitation.

• Approved Development Permit Application #24-D0055 with conditions (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved the Action Tracking List via Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Accepted the CAO Report as information (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (4th Tuesday)

The Council will review several bylaw amendments regarding land use, mobile vendors, and water/sewer utilities. Discussions also include water conservation initiatives and potential regional policing partnerships.

• Public Hearing for Land Use Bylaw No. 2/2024 Amendment (Bylaw No. 9/2024)
• Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 and Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 13/2024
• Water Utility Bylaw No. 14/2024 and Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 15/2024
• RCMP 2023 Quarter 4 Report
• Proposed Rain Barrel Program for the 2025 Budget

Council approved the first and second readings of the Mobile Vendor Bylaw and the first reading of a related Land Use Bylaw amendment. Additionally, Council directed administration to explore the formation of a regional policing committee and requested reports on the maintenance of the Centennial Fountain and local animal control enforcement.

• Approved 2nd and 3rd readings of Land Use Bylaw No. 9/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st and 2nd readings of Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 (4-3)
• Approved 1st reading of Land Use Bylaw No. 13/2024 (4-3)
• Approved 1st readings of Water and Sewer Utility Bylaws (Consent)
• Directed staff to explore a regional policing committee (6-1)
• Requested report on Centennial Fountain maintenance (7-0)
• Requested report on loose dog and cat enforcement (7-0)
• Requested report on St. Jean Baptiste Park revitalization (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

The Council will review the first reading of a land use bylaw amendment. During a Committee of the Whole session, members will receive reports on the 2023/2024 snow debrief and the 2024 growth management study. The meeting also includes the 2025 budget kick-off.

• First reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment, Bylaw No. 9/2024
• 2023/2024 Snow Debrief Report
• 2024 Growth Management Study
• 2025 Budget Kick-Off
• Motion to explore displaying Sturgeon Hockey Club memorabilia at Morinville Leisure Centre

Council voted to ask the Government of Alberta for extensive stakeholder engagement before approving Bill 20. The meeting also included the first reading of a Land Use Bylaw amendment and a directive to explore displaying sports memorabilia at the Leisure Centre.

• Approved 1st Reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment, Bylaw No. 9/2024 (7-0)
• Approved request to Premier of Alberta and Minister of Municipal Affairs for stakeholder engagement on Bill 20 (7-0)
• Directed Administration to report on options for displaying local sport achievements at Morinville Leisure Centre (7-0)
• Accepted 2023/2024 Snow Debrief Report as information (7-0)
• Accepted 2024 Growth Management Study as information (7-0)
• Accepted 2025 Budget Kick-Off Report as information (7-0)
• Accepted CAO Report as information (7-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council minutes (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Morinville Council will consider several bylaws, including the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw and a new Mobile Vendor Bylaw. The agenda also includes the approval of 2023 audited financial statements and the allocation of surplus funds to the Capital Renewal Reserve. Additionally, an update on the implementation of the Traffic Safety Bylaw will be presented.

• Second and third readings of 2024 Property Tax Bylaw No. 8/2024
• First and second readings of Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024
• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Allocation of 2023 surplus funds to the Capital Renewal Reserve
• Update on Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 4/2023 implementation

Council passed the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw, setting general municipal taxation at $13,023,717. The 2023 Audited Financial Statements were approved, and surplus funds were allocated to snow removal, capital renewal, and general operating reserves. Council also adopted a new Reserve Policy.

• Approved 2024 Property Tax Bylaw No. 8/2024 with taxation set at $13,023,717 (7-0)
• Allocated 2023 surplus: $103,869 to Snow Removal, $129,107 to Capital Renewal, and $129,107 to General Operating Reserve (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (7-0)
• Approved Reserve Policy (7-0)
• Approved Electronic Transmission of Documents Bylaw No. 7/2024 (7-0)
• Directed Administration to develop a tax-based development incentive for Coeur de Morinville Plan Area (7-0)
• Referred Mobile Vendor Bylaw No. 11/2024 to a future meeting for amendments (7-0)
• Amended 2024-2026 Operating Budget to reduce tax revenue to $13,023,717 and include a $129,107 reserve transfer (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Morinville Council is reviewing the third readings of two bylaws regarding procedure and council remuneration. The Council also decided to allocate $2,500 in community grant funding to the Sturgeon Hockey Club. A request from the Morinville Curling Club was referred to a future meeting.

• $2,500 grant for Sturgeon Hockey Club
• Third reading of Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024
• Third reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024

Morinville Council approved third reading of two bylaws: the Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024 and the Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024, both by 5-0 votes. Council directed Administration to allocate $2,500 of Community Grant and Support funding to the Sturgeon Hockey Club, and referred the Morinville Curling Club's request to a future meeting. All decisions passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• Approved third reading of Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024 (5-0)
• Approved third reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 (5-0)
• Approved allocating $2,500 of Community Grant and Support funding to Sturgeon Hockey Club (5-0)
• Referred Morinville Curling Club's funding request to a future meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 26, 2024 minutes, committee reports, and action tracking list (5-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

Council will review the first reading of the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw and updates to the 2022–2025 Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes a report on utility bylaw updates and readings for a council remuneration bylaw.

• First reading of 2024 Property Tax Bylaw No. 8/2024
• Readings for Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024
• Updates to the Morinville 2022–2025 Strategic Plan
• Utility Bylaw Update Report

Morinville Town Council approved first reading of the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw No. 8/2024 and directed Administration to reduce the overall tax levy by $108,479, the amount of additional revenue from assessment growth. Council also gave first and second reading to the Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024, approved the amended 2022–2025 Strategic Plan, and rescinded several policies and past motions. Council directed Administration to bring back information on water conservation measures for utility bylaw updates expected in Quarter 2 of 2024.

• Approved first reading of 2024 Property Tax Bylaw No. 8/2024 (7-0)
• Directed Administration to reduce overall tax levy by $108,479 from assessment growth (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Council Remuneration Review Committee Bylaw No. 10/2024 (7-0)
• Approved Morinville 2022–2025 Strategic Plan as amended (7-0)
• Rescinded Strategic Priority Sponsorship Policy (CA168-2020) (7-0)
• Rescinded Strategic Planning and Management Policy (196/2008) (7-0)
• Rescinded Motion No. 166/2022 and Motion No. 239/2021 (7-0 each)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

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Council approved the 2024-2025 Morinville RCMP Policing Priorities Report and the first reading of a new Electronic Transmission of Documents Bylaw. Additionally, Council directed Administration to add specific reporting and conduct requirements to Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024.

• Approved 2024-2025 Morinville RCMP Policing Priorities (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Electronic Transmission of Documents Bylaw No. 7/2024 (7-0)
• Directed Administration to require written CAO Update Reports at the first monthly Committee of the Whole in Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 (7-0)
• Directed Administration to require verbal CAO Report Updates for emergent items be summarized and appended to minutes in Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 (7-0)
• Approved definition of 'Offensive' for inclusion in Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 (7-0)
• Accepted T3 Strategic Plan Progress Report as information (7-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole met on March 5, 2024, at Free Spirit Ranch. The committee approved the agenda as presented (6-0) and accepted the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan Review session as information (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
• Accepted the Strategic Planning Session as information (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

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Council passed the second and third readings of Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 6/2024 following a public hearing. The board also directed administration to form a committee of five electors to review council remuneration. Additionally, Councillor Richardson was appointed as the alternate for the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved 2nd Reading of Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 6/2024 (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 6/2024 (6-0)
• Directed administration to establish a Council Remuneration Review Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Councillor Richardson as alternate for Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Accepted 2023 Community Bus Pilot Project Report as information (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024, and February 6, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

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Council unanimously approved the 2nd and 3rd readings of Land Use Bylaw No. 2/2024 and Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 3/2024. Several amendments to the Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 were adopted, including requirements for report timelines and definitions, though one amendment regarding meeting times was defeated. Council also directed administration to bring forward a Council Remuneration Policy amendment for a future vote on cost-of-living adjustments.

• Approved 2nd and 3rd Reading of Land Use Bylaw No. 2/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2nd and 3rd Reading of Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 3/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 6/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 as amended (7-0)
• Defeated amendment to Procedure Bylaw section 23.12 regarding Thursday 5 p.m. deadline (3-4)
• Adopted amendments to Procedure Bylaw regarding report timelines and 'offensive' definition (7-0)
• Directed administration to bring forward Council Remuneration Policy amendment for vote on cost-of-living adjustment (7-0)
• Referred Edmonton Global discussion to future Committee of the Whole in June 2024 (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole met to review the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The session was accepted as information.

• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0)
• Accepted the Strategic Planning Session as information (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

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Council approved the Non-Profit Organization Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4/2024 and the Designated Officer Bylaw No. 5/2024. First readings were approved for a new Land Use Bylaw and a Fire Services amendment. Council also authorized the 2023 audit engagement.

• Approved Non-Profit Organization Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4/2024 (7-0)
• Approved Designated Officer Bylaw No. 5/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Land Use Bylaw No. 2/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 3/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Audit Engagement Letter and Planning Letter (7-0)
• Added two Strategic Planning meetings to the 2024 Council Calendar (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)

Regular Meeting of Council (2nd Tuesday)

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Council approved an updated Snow and Ice Control Policy requiring centimeters for all measurements. They also passed first readings for two bylaws and a third reading for a retention bylaw. Additionally, a small property tax penalty cancellation was approved for one resident.

• Approved Snow and Ice Control Policy as amended (5-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Non-Profit Organization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4/2024 (5-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Procedure Bylaw No. 1/2024 (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Retention and Disposition Bylaw No. 22/2023 (5-0)
• Approved $212.31 property tax penalty cancellation for 9918 100 Street (5-0)
• Denied amendment to cancel 50% ($1285.71) of taxes for 9918 100 Street (1-4)
• Accepted Development Incentives Report as information (5-0)
• Accepted CAO Update Verbal Report as information (5-0)