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Council · Regular

July 7, 2026

CITY OF MERRITT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

18:00 – 19:48 · 1h 48m
7 present · 0 absent
Michael Goetz Mayor — Adam Etchart Councillor — Dana Egan Councillor — Manuel Olguin Councillor Electronic Paul Petroczi Councillor — Wendy Charney Councillor — Yvette Baxter Councillor —
Staff & officers present
D. Zakall Director of Community Services — 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 — R. Blyth Committee Clerk — R. Green Chief Administrative Officer —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 18, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the “BC Hydro EV Charging Station” presentation by Mr. Philipp Garber be added as item 5.3 to the agenda.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 23, 2026, be adopted, as amended.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT the "Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No 2425, 2026" be adopted.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT staff be directed to share the “Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2425, 2026” with all BC municipalities, School District 58, the RCMP and all local First Nation Bands.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2424, 2026” be read a First Time;
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2424, 2026” be read a Second Time;
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2424, 2026” be read a Third Time.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery Stream – for up to 40% of eligible expenditures for the Kengard Well Treatment project (~$4M in funding with contingency considered).
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream – for up to $635,000 in funding toward the Civic Centre upgrade projects (roof, siding, flooring).
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council directs administration to construct community garden space within the former railway property adjacent to Quilchena Avenue between Spring Street and Main Street.
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council directs administration to include the cost of up to $20,000 in the fall 2026 budget amendment.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT the July 2, 2026, report of the Director of Community Services entitled "2026 Q2 Report from Baillie House Information Centre" be received for information.
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT staff be directed to bring forward a bylaw to set fines for enforcement of pigeon regulations in the Animal Control Bylaw.
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 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: M. Goetz (present)
    • · Attendance added: Y. Baxter (present)
    • · Attendance added: W. Charney (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Egan (present)
    • · Attendance added: A. Etchart (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Olguin (remote)
    • · Attendance added: P. Petroczi (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Green (present)
    • · Attendance added: L. Brick (present)
    • · Attendance added: H. Ferris (present)
    • · Attendance added: M. Mouland (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Natkinniemi (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Zakall (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Blyth (present)
    • · Participation added: M. Olguin depart