After lengthy discussion between town council and administration, a final decision on the 2019 unanticipated property tax revenue due to reassessments has been set for the next regular meeting of council.
Staff Sgt Chris Murphy’s biggest concern with property crime was break-and-enters, which have jumped from 42 in 2014 to 76 in the current year to date.
.A pitch deck highlighting Hinton’s economic state was presented at the regular council meeting on Sept. 3 by Scott Kovatch, Hinton’s economic development officer.
Council is looking for more active engagement with the public on the upcoming 2020 budget.
The Town of Hinton will look at extending their current contract with the Edson and District Recycling Society but are not currently in discussions with them about this.
Preliminary budget discussions began during the standing committee meeting on Aug. 27 and paved the way for Council to work with administration.
With no green power component included, council locked into a three year energy agreement with AMSC for all its municipal facilities.
An exception to the Town Purchasing Policy was made to allow obtaining professional services to complete work.
Council approved a $72,477 increase to resources for the remainder of 2019 for three new administrative positions.
Yellowhead County council gave second and third reading to the IDP on July 23, while Hinton council is yet to give third reading of the IDP on Aug. 20.