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Home Big Lakes County Meetings March 25, 2026

Council · Regular

March 25, 2026

BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

10:00 – 14:09 · 4h 9m
8 present · 1 absent
Roberta Hunt Deputy Mayor — Tyler Airth Reeve — Dale Nelson Councillor — Lane Monteith Councillor — Leo Forseille Councillor — Richard Mifflin Councillor — Rob Porter Councillor — Robert Nygaard Councillor Absent Steven Matthews Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Ben Letemplier Executive Director of Public Works — Blake Turner Assistant Ag Fieldman — Cynthia Marshall Special Projects Coordinator — David Reynolds CAO — Janelle Olansky Executive Assistant — Jessica Plante Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary — Joe Zdeb Executive Director of Corporate Services — Pat Olansky Executive Director of Community Services & Planning — Victoria Zahacy Communications Coordinator —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: that the March 25, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended.
    • · Motion 2 added: that the March 11, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 3 added: that the action list be received for information.
    • · Motion 4 added: that Council approves sponsorship funding in the amount of $1,000 for the upcoming Emissions Mitigation Conference on April 23 and 24, 2026 at the Community Hall in Fox Creek, Alberta.
    • · Motion 5 added: that council approves that two councillors attend the Emissions Mitigation Conference on April 23 and 24, 2026 in Fox Creek.
    • · Motion 6 added: that Council supports the Spruce Point Park Association through sponsorship funding in the amount of $1,000 to assist with the cost of hosting the annual Wildrose Rodeo taking place June 27th and 28th, 2026 at Spruce Point Park.
    • · Motion 7 added: that Council provide third reading to the proposed Bylaw 06-2026 Designated Officer – Assessor Bylaw.
    • · Motion 8 added: that Council approve the delay of the Q1 financial report until the May 13, 2026, Council meeting.
    • · Motion 9 added: that Council approves a Special Council meeting for April 20th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Big Lakes County Council Chambers for the purpose of adopting the 2026 Operating and Capital Final Budget.
    • · Motion 10 added: that the information and correspondence be received for information.
    • · Motion 11 added: that the council reports be received for information.
    • · Motion 12 added: that the meeting goes into closed session at 11:12 a.m. to discuss matters in accordance with Section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act, that pertains to Sections 16 and 17 of the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Informatio…
    • · Motion 13 added: that the meeting comes out of closed session at 12:01 p.m.
    • · Motion 14 added: that the meeting go into closed session at 12:31 p.m. to discuss matters in accordance with Section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act, that pertains to Sections 16 and 17 of the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information …
    • · Motion 15 added: that the meeting comes out of closed session at 12:52 p.m.
    • · Motion 16 added: that Council directs Administration to engage with the Town of High Prairie to secure Community Peace Officer coverage through January 2027, with an additional 20 hours per month.
    • · Motion 17 added: that Council approve the addition of a late agenda item regarding Big Lakes County briefing notes to the March 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting agenda for discussion.
    • · Motion 18 added: that the discussion on the Big Lakes County briefing notes be received for information.
    • · Motion 19 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 2:09 pm.
    • · Attendance added: Dale Nelson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Roberta Hunt (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lane Monteith (present)
    • · Attendance added: Rob Porter (present)
    • · Attendance added: Richard Mifflin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Steven Matthews (present)
    • · Attendance added: Leo Forseille (present)
    • · Attendance added: Robert Nygaard (absent)
    • · Attendance added: David Reynolds (present)
    • · Attendance added: Janelle Olansky (present)
    • · Attendance added: Pat Olansky (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jessica Plante (present)
    • · Attendance added: Joe Zdeb (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ben Letemplier (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tyler Airth (present)
    • · Attendance added: Victoria Zahacy (present)
    • · Attendance added: Cynthia Marshall (present)
    • · Attendance added: Blake Turner (present)