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Home Big Lakes County Meetings May 13, 2026

Council · Regular

May 13, 2026

BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

10:00 – 14:08 · 4h 8m
10 present · 1 absent
Roberta Hunt Deputy Mayor — Tyler Airth Reeve — Dale Nelson Councillor — Lane Monteith Councillor — Leo Forseille Councillor — Richard Mifflin Councillor Absent Rob Porter Councillor — Robert Nygaard Councillor — Steven Matthews Councillor — Josee Marcoux Member — Richard Froese Member —
Staff & officers present
Amanda Backs Planning and Development Manager — Ben Letemplier Executive Director of Public Works — David Reynolds CAO — Janelle Olansky Executive Assistant — Jessica Plante Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary — Joey Sutton Director of Finance — Pat Olansky Executive Director of Community Services & Planning — Sylvia Jezewski Admin Support Community Services and Planning — Taneille Crooks Admin Support Community Services and Planning — Victoria Zahacy Communications Coordinator —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: that the May 13, 2026, agenda be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 2 added: that the April 20, 2026, Special Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 3 added: that the April 22, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 4 added: that the April 27, 2026, Special Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 5 added: that the action list be received for information.
    • · Motion 6 added: that the staff reports be received for information.
    • · Motion 7 added: that Council requests Administration to forward the attached proposal to the Province of Alberta’s Minister of Finance and have further discussions on building a framework that would allow Big Lakes County to modify its current investment …
    • · Motion 8 added: that Council endorse the Provincial Northern Alberta Living Allowance (NALA) advocacy initiative by completing the endorsement and participation form and authorize Administration to participate in ongoing regional dialogue as appropriate.
    • · Motion 9 added: that Council approve sending a letter of support for the Emerald Community and Recreation Society’s Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant application for the proposed spray park project at Shadow Creek Resort.
    • · Motion 10 added: that Council approves writing a letter of support for the High Prairie Elks #279 to include with their application to the Community Facility Enhancement Program for new bucking chutes at the High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds.
    • · Motion 11 added: that Council agree to write a letter of support for Joussard Homesteaders Society’ to include with their ATCO Community Energy Fund grant application for facility upgrades.
    • · Motion 12 added: that Council receives the 2026 Q1 Financial Report for information.
    • · Motion 13 added: that the PW-04 – Licensing and Disposition of Undeveloped Right-of-Ways Policy be tabled for additional information at a future Council meeting.
    • · Motion 14 added: that the information and correspondence for May 13, 2026, be received for information.
    • · Motion 15 added: that the meeting go into closed session at 11:40 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 Information …
    • · Motion 16 added: that the meeting come out of closed session at 11:53 p.m.
    • · Motion 17 added: that Administration be directed to request that Secure Energy address the water drainage issues, complete the drainage pond cleanup, and review the current drainage plan for their property located at Plan 132 4248, Block 1, Lot 4.
    • · Motion 18 added: that Administration be directed to respond to the affected residents regarding the drainage concerns located at Plan 132 4248, Block 1, Lot 4 and advise that Administration is in contact with Secure Energy to address the matter.
    • · Motion 19 added: that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 10-2026 come to order at 1:00 p.m.
    • · Motion 20 added: that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 10-2026 be closed at 1:42 p.m.
    • · Motion 21 added: that second reading be given to Bylaw 10-2026.
    • · Motion 22 added: that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 09-2026 be called to order at 2:00 p.m.
    • · Motion 23 added: that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 09-2026 be closed at 2:07 p.m.
    • · Motion 24 added: that second reading be given to Bylaw 09-2026.
    • · Motion 25 added: that third reading be given to Bylaw 09-2026.
    • · Motion 26 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 2:08 pm.
    • · Attendance added: Tyler Airth (present)
    • · Attendance added: Roberta Hunt (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dale Nelson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lane Monteith (present)
    • · Attendance added: Rob Porter (present)
    • · Attendance added: Janelle Olansky (present)
    • · Attendance added: Pat Olansky (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jessica Plante (present)
    • · Attendance added: Joey Sutton (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ben Letemplier (present)
    • · Attendance added: Victoria Zahacy (present)
    • · Attendance added: Amanda Backs (present)
    • · Attendance added: Taneille Crooks (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sylvia Jezewski (present)
    • · Attendance added: Josee Marcoux (present)
    • · Attendance added: Richard Froese (present)
    • · Attendance added: Robert Nygaard (present)
    • · Attendance added: Steven Matthews (present)
    • · Attendance added: Leo Forseille (present)
    • · Attendance added: Richard Mifflin (absent)
    • · Attendance added: David Reynolds (present)
    • · Participation added: Roberta Hunt arrive
    • · Participation added: Robert Nygaard arrive
    • · Participation added: Rob Porter arrive
    • · Participation added: Leo Forseille depart
    • · Participation added: Leo Forseille arrive