May 27, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: that the May 27, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: that the May 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as amended.
   • · Motion 3 added: that the action list be received for information.
   • · Motion 4 added: that Administration be directed to declare the week of June 1 – 7, 2026, as Seniors’ Week in Big Lakes County.
   • · Motion 5 added: that the 2026 County Hamlet BBQ be held in the Hamlet of Faust on August 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
   • · Motion 6 added: that Council accepts the Management Letter action plan as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: that Council approves the mail-to-web resident satisfaction survey in the amount of $33,900, as proposed by Leger.
   • · Motion 8 added: that Administration be directed to obtain pricing and associated costs for conducting a resident satisfaction survey similar to the one proposed by Leger, including printing and mail-out expenses, and present the information to Council at …
   • · Motion 9 added: that Council agrees to support Faust Communities in Bloom Beautification Program in the amount of $1,000 to assist with the cost of flowers and planters.
   • · Motion 10 added: that Council approves a contingent Community Upgrade capital grant in the amount of $134,500 to be funded from the Community Upgrade Projects – Faust capital reserve to assist with the cost of constructing a laminated post-frame building o…
   • · Motion 11 added: that Council accepts the bid submitted by Eva Clark in the amount of $1,500 plus GST for the purchase of Plan 936AJ, Block 3, Lot 3, in the Hamlet of Grouard, and that Big Lakes County enters into an Agreement for Sale of Land with Eva Cla…
   • · Motion 12 added: that Council accepts the bid submitted by Echo Valley Farms in the amount of $8,000 plus GST for the purchase of Heart River Settlement; River Lot 59, and that Big Lakes County enters into an Agreement for Sale of Land with Echo Valley Far…
   • · Motion 13 added: that first reading not be given to Bylaw 12-2025.
   • · Motion 14 added: that the updated Quality Management System for the administration of safety codes services be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 15 added: that the 2026 budget be amended to include $7,600 for the purchase of up to 4 AED units for community halls within the County, and up to $5,200 for the purchase of replacement AED replacement batteries and pads for the existing nine commun…
   • · Motion 16 added: that Administration be directed to develop a policy regarding Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for community organizations, including options and considerations for incorporating additional community groups into the program.
   • · Motion 17 added: that Council approves the purchase of a new drone and a docking station for a total of $36,300 (including 10% contingency) to be funded 50% from the Computer Equipment Reserve and 50% from LGFF Grant Funding.
   • · Motion 18 added: that the PW-04 – Licensing and Disposition of Undeveloped Right-of-Ways Policy be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 19 added: that the information and correspondence for May 27, 2026, Regular Council meeting be received for information.
   • · Motion 20 added: that the council reports be received for information.
   • · Motion 21 added: that the public hearing for Bylaw 12-2026 be called to order at 1:02 p.m.
   • · Motion 22 added: that the public hearing for Bylaw 12-2026 be closed at 1:12 p.m.
   • · Motion 23 added: that second reading be given to Bylaw 12-2026.
   • · Motion 24 added: that third reading be given to Bylaw 12-2026.
   • · Motion 25 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 1:13 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: Richard Mifflin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Robert Nygaard (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steven Matthews (present)
   • · Attendance added: Leo Forseille (present)
   • · Attendance added: Pat Olansky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Janelle Olansky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jessica Plante (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joe Zdeb (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ben Letemplier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Victoria Zahacy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jason Cottingham (present)
   • · Participation added: Tyler Airth arrive
   • · Participation added: Leo Forseille depart
   • · Participation added: Leo Forseille arrive