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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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 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)

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 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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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