March 24, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the March 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as amended, with the addition of item 5.11 - Closed Session – Intergovernmental Update.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as presented; and That the Consolidated Contract Award Report from January 15, 2026 to March 15, 2026 be accepted as information.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Bylaw 1682/25 be given second reading.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Bylaw 1682/25 be given third reading.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Bylaw 1702/26 be given second reading.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Bylaw 1702/26 be given third reading.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Bylaw 1703/26 be given second reading.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Bylaw 1703/26 be given third reading.
   • · Motion 9 added: That Bylaw 1704/26 be given second reading.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Bylaw 1704/26 be given third reading.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Administration prepare the 2026 Taxation Rates Bylaw to reflect no change in the projected 0.73% tax rate increase for Residential, Farmland, Residential Vacant Reduced, and Residential Vacant; and a tax rate increase of 3.57% for Non…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Administration provide options and recommendations for the allocation of the County’s 2025 operating surplus at the time of the presentation of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements.
   • · Motion 13 added: That the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 14 added: That funding in the amount of $75 million be approved for infrastructure improvements in the Industrial Heartland, with any expenditures being subject to funds being secured by industry partners through a Cost Contribution Agreement.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into Cost Contribution Agreements for infrastructure development in the Industrial Heartland to facilitate completion of these infrastructure improvements.
   • · Motion 16 added: That Administration proceed with the development and implementation of a County Public Notification System (PNS), employing Everbridge, with one-time project costs in 2026 estimated at $25,000 from the Protective Services operating budget,…
   • · Motion 17 added: That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for the Wetland Replacement Program for 2026.
   • · Motion 18 added: That the Calahoo Wetland Project be approved for $1.4 million to be fully funded by the Wetland Replacement Program.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Administration incorporate a Living Snow Fence Program into existing operations.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council move to a closed session at 2:03 p.m. pursuant to section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act and in accordance with section 29 (advice from officials) and section 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a…
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council move out of the closed session at 2:56 p.m.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Administration advance the proposal to renew five-year term Fire Services Agreements with the Towns of Legal, Bon Accord, and Redwater and the Summer Villages of Sandy Beach and Sunrise Beach as recommended in Attachment 1.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the closed session discussion of item 5.10 of the March 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda remain confidential in accordance with section 29 (advice from officials) and section 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interes…
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council move to a closed session at 3:05 p.m. pursuant to section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act and in accordance with section 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and section 29 (advice from officials) of t…
   • · Motion 25 added: That Council move out of the closed session at 3:53 p.m.
   • · Motion 26 added: That the closed session presentation and discussion of item 5.11 of the March 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda remain confidential in accordance with section 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and section 29 (adv…
   • · Motion 27 added: That the March 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Amanda Papadopoulos (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kristin Toms (present)
   • · Attendance added: Matthew McLennan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Richard Boissonneault (present)
   • · Attendance added: Deanna Stang (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jason Berry (present)
   • · Attendance added: Travis Peter (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alanna Hnatiw (present)
   • · Participation added: Kristin Toms depart
   • · Participation added: Kristin Toms arrive
   • · Participation added: Kristin Toms depart
   • · Participation added: Kristin Toms arrive