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Council · Regular

May 12, 2026

CITY OF MERRITT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

17:30 – 20:53 · 3h 23m
8 present · 0 absent
Michael Goetz Mayor — Adam Etchart Councillor Electronic Dana Egan Councillor — Manuel Olguin Councillor — Paul Petroczi Councillor — Wendy Charney Councillor — Yvette Baxter Councillor Electronic M. Piroddi Member —
Staff & officers present
D. Tomkinson Fire Chief — H. Ferris Director of Housing — K. Natkinniemi Director of Finance and Human Resources & CFO — Linda Brick Director of Corporate Services — M. Mouland Director of Infrastructure — P. Jani Director of Planning and Development Services — R. Blyth Committee Clerk — R. Green Chief Administrative Officer — S. Strang Director of Flood Mitigation and Recovery —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of th…
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the agenda be varied to bring forward item 9.1 – 2025 Financial Statements.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 14, 2026 be adopted, as amended.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on April 21, 2026 be adopted.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council, in accordance with Section 167 of the Community Charter, accept the City of Merritt Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council direct staff to provide a positive recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) following consideration of public input from the Public Hearing for the Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Application at 108…
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT “City of Merritt 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2418, 2026” be Adopted.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT the "City of Merritt 2026 Annual Property Taxes Bylaw No. 2421, 2026" be Adopted.
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT “City of Merritt Water Parcel Tax Amending Bylaw No. 2419, 2026” be Adopted.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT “City of Merritt Sewer Parcel Tax Amending Bylaw No. 2420, 2026” be Adopted.
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2422, 2026” is read a First Time;
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2422, 2026” is read a Second Time;
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council directs staff to schedule a Public Hearing.
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council relax the City of Merritt Parks Regulation Bylaw 2054, 2008, to allow overnight camping in Central Park in field 5, for Minor Ball Tournaments on May 29-31, June 12-14, and June 25-28, 2026.
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council directs the Advertising Policy be returned to staff
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council direct staff to make arrangements with BC Transit and Nicola Valley Transit Society to provide free ridership on the City of Merritt bus service on October 17, 2026 (General Voting Day).
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council create a three-member Council Remuneration Select Committee with the attached Terms of Reference as amended;
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council appoint Councillor Baxter, Councillor Etchart, and Councillor Olguin to the Council Remuneration Select Committee.
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT the Labour Market Study by Qatalyst Research Group be received for information.
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of th…
    • · Attendance added: Yvette Baxter (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Wendy Charney (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Piroddi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Adam Etchart (remote)
    • · 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: S. Strang (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Tomkinson (present)
    • · Attendance added: P. Jani (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Blyth (present)
    • · Attendance added: Michael Goetz (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dana Egan (present)