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Council · Regular

January 27, 2026

CITY OF MERRITT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

18:00 – 19:40 · 1h 40m
7 present · 0 absent
Michael Goetz Mayor — Adam Etchart Councillor — Dana Egan Councillor — Manuel Olguin Councillor — Paul Petroczi Councillor — Wendy Charney Councillor — Yvette Baxter Councillor —
Staff & officers present
D. Zakall Director of Community Services — H. Ferris Director of Housing — K. Jodoin Committee Clerk — K. Natkinniemi Director of Finance and Human Resources & CFO — Linda Brick Director of Corporate Services — M. Mouland Director of Infrastructure — P. Jani Manager of Planning and Development Services — R. Green Chief Administrative Officer —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 13, 2026 be adopted.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT “Water and Sanitary Sewer Services to Gateway 286 Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2415, 2026” be read a First Time;
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT “Water and Sanitary Sewer Services to Gateway 286 Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2415, 2026” be read a Second Time;
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT “Water and Sanitary Sewer Services to Gateway 286 Local Area Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2415, 2026” be read a Third Time.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT “City of Merritt Building Amendment Bylaw No. 2416, 2026” is given First Reading;
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT “City of Merritt Building Amendment Bylaw No. 2416, 2026” is given Second Reading;
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT “City of Merritt Building Amendment Bylaw No. 2416, 2026” is given Third Reading.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT Mr. Purnesh Jani, Director of Planning and Development, be appointed as the Municipal Approving Officer for the City of Merritt, pursuant to Section 77 of the Land Title Act beginning February 2, 2026.
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Mr. Rick Green, Chief Administrative Officer, be appointed as the Deputy Municipal Approving Officer for the City of Merritt, pursuant to Section 77 of the Land Title Act, beginning February 2, 2026.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT the January 14, 2026 report of the Director of Corporate Services entitled SILGA Resolution Request 2026 be received for information.
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Councillor Adam Etchart be nominated to the SILGA Executive for 2026.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT the topic of abandoned shopping carts be forwarded to the Policy and Bylaw Review Committee for further discussion.
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council impose a moratorium on all new capital expenses until after the 2026 budget has been finalized.
    • · Attendance added: Yvette Baxter (present)
    • · Attendance added: Wendy Charney (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dana Egan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Adam Etchart (present)
    • · Attendance added: Manuel Olguin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Paul Petroczi (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Green (present)
    • · Attendance added: Linda Brick (present)
    • · Attendance added: H. Ferris (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Mouland (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Natkinniemi (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Zakall (present)
    • · Attendance added: P. Jani (present)
    • · Attendance added: Michael Goetz (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Jodoin (present)