(Building trust, being accessible, representing residents’ concerns in council decisions)

 

Volunteer Policy for Special Projects – First Attempt
Sept 12, 2023 – Motion to establish volunteer committee.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Defeated (1–2)

 

MPC Term Limits
Nov 12, 2024 – Motion for 4-year term limit for member at large.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

 

MPC Public Member Recruitment
Nov 12, 2024 – Motion to start search in March 2025.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

(Maintaining and improving roads, boulevards, public spaces, and facilities)

 

Garbage Service Expansion
April 9, 2024 – Allow second bins for non-residential properties at cost.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

 

Fire Hall Lease
July 18, 2024 – Approve lease for store/community use.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Defeated (1–2)

 

Boulevard Parking Enforcement
Mar 11, 2025 – Enforce as written and notify properties.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

 

Boulevard Parking Agreement Standards
Mar 11, 2025 – Create appendix for standards, drainage, remediation.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

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Infrastructure Projects Moved Forward

• Roof of water plant replaced

• Sewer project completed

• Roadwork funded

• Water valve replacement project funded

• Water meter replacement project funded

(Managing taxpayer money carefully and ensuring fair taxation)

 

2024 Budget Approval
May 28, 2024 – Approve final budget.

• For: Doell, Gorzitza

• Against: Bishop

• Result: Carried (2–1)

 

2024 Tax Bylaw #762
May 28, 2024 – All three readings with $1,000 minimum tax.

• For: Doell, Gorzitza

• Against: Bishop

• Result: Carried (2–1)

 

Minimum Tax Reduction
June 13, 2024 – Reduce from $1,000 to $750.

• For: Doell, Gorzitza

• Against: Bishop

• Result: Carried (2–1)

 

Fortis Franchise Fee
Sept 10, 2024 – Keep fee at 5%.

• For: Doell, Gorzitza

• Against: Bishop

• Result: Carried (2–1)

 

AB Municipalities Conference
Sept 10, 2024 – Send Doell and Durell despite late booking.

• For: Doell, Gorzitza

• Against: Bishop

• Result: Carried (2–1)

 

Modernized IT Policy for Council Devices
April 8, 2025 – Allow choice of personal or pre-approved devices with compensation.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

(Planning for housing, business, and land use that benefit the community long-term)

 

CP Rail Property Concerns
Sept 20, 2023 – Letter on parking, damaged vehicle, cleanup.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

 

Land Use Bylaw Amendments
Feb 13, 2024 – Allow Sea-cans in residential areas.

• For: Bishop, [others assumed majority]

• Result: Carried

 

Ball Diamond Redevelopment
Sept 10, 2024 – Preliminary housing plan for underused diamonds.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Defeated (1–2)

(Openness in governance, public access to information, and fair process)

 

Broadcasting Council Meetings
Sept 10, 2024 – Add to agenda.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Defeated (1–2)

 

Public Code of Conduct Discussion
Sept 10, 2024 – Move from closed to public agenda.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Defeated (1–2)

 

Auditor Presentation
May 14, 2024 – Auditor to present financial statements.

• For: Bishop, Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: Carried unanimously

 

Adding Transparency and Service Review Items to Agenda
Nov 12, 2024 – Communication policy, broadcasting, IT review, legal review, termination of Chief Administrative Advisor.

• For: Bishop

• Against: Doell, Gorzitza

• Result: All defeated (1–2)