April 7, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT THE AGENDA BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, HELD MARCH 17, 2026, BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, HELD MARCH 18™, 2026, BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS AS INFORMATION.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT COUNCIL GIVE SECOND READING TO BYLAW 002-2026 BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ATHABASCA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW 010-2025, BEING THE LAND USE BYLAW.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT COUNCIL GIVE THIRD READING TO BYLAW 002-2026 BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ATHABASCA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW 010-2025, BEING THE LAND USE BYLAW.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT COUNCIL GIVE FIRST READING TO BYLAW 003-2026, BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ATHABASCA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW 010-2025, BEING THE LAND USE BYLAW, AND SET MAY 5TH, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE DATE AND TIME OF THE PUBL…
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT COUNCIL GIVE FIRST READING TO BYLAW 004-2026, BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ATHABASCA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW 010-2025, BEING THE LAND USE BYLAW, AND SET MAY 5TH, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE DATE AND TIME OF THE PUBL…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT COUNCIL GIVE FIRST READING TO BYLAW 005-2026 BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ATHABASCA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AUTHORIZE THE RATES OF TAXATION TO BE LEVIED AGAINST ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN TOWN OF ATHABASCA FOR THE 2026 TAXATIO…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT COUNCIL SUPPORT THE ATHABASCA DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPOSED CELEBRATION OF THE NEW BRIDGE OPENING ON AUGUST 1ST, 2026.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT COUNCIL TABLE DISCUSSION PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM ADMINISTRATION.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE COUNCILLOR REIMER TO ATTEND THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) NORTHEAST REGIONAL SPRING MEETING BEING HELD MAY 28™ TO 29, 2026, IN BONNYVILLE.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE MEMBERS AT LARGE, BRIAN AND JENNIFER SCOTT, TO ATTEND THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) NORTHEAST REGIONAL SPRING MEETING BEING HELD MAY 28TH TO 29™, 2026, IN BONNYVILLE.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT COUNCIL SUPPORTS LEMONADE DAY 2026 AND PROVIDE A SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) TO COME FROM GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE JET BOAT RALLY PARKING REQUEST ON JUNE 6, 2026, UNTIL 2:00 P.M. AND THAT BARRICADES BE PROVIDED.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT COUNCIL DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO SEND A LETTER TO THE ATHABASCA FARMERS’ MARKET ADVISING OF THE JUNE 6™, 2026, RESTRICTION ON THE PARKING LOT USE, DUE TO THE JET BOAT RALLY.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT COUNCIL DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO INVITE THE MAGNIFICENT RIVER RATS REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THEIR REQUEST.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT COUNCIL REMOVE JACK DOWHALUK AS THE ATHABASCA COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ATHABASCA LIBRARY BOARD, EFFECTIVE APRIL 7™, 2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT COUNCIL APPOINT KEN STASIUK AS THE ATHABASCA COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ATHABASCA LIBRARY BOARD, EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2026.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT COUNCIL GRANT PERMISSION TO THE ATHABASCA REGIONAL MULTIPLEX SOCIETY TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH ASPEN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PROVIDED THAT ATHABASCA COUNTY ALSO GRANTS THE REQUIRED PERMISSION.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2026 OPERATING BUDGET AS PRESENTED.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AS PRESENTED.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE COUNCIL ACTION ITEM LIST AS INFORMATION.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE AS INFORMATION.
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE COUNCIL REPORTS AS INFORMATION.
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT THE MEETING GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:17 P.M. WITH ADMINISTRATION.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT COUNCIL COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AT 9:43 P.M.
   • · Motion 28 added: THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS FOR INFORMATION.
   • · Attendance added: Robert Balay (present)
   • · Attendance added: Edith Yuill (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rachel Ramey (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kathryn Richardson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ida Edwards (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Neufeld (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Pacholok (present)
   • · Attendance added: Colleen Powell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Darlene Reimer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bill McKennan (present)
   • · Participation added: Rachel Ramey depart
   • · Participation added: Rachel Ramey arrive
   • · Participation added: Bill McKennan depart
   • · Membership: Jack Dowhaluk departed
   • · Membership: Ken Stasiuk seated