Council · Regular
June 10, 2026
BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
10:00 – 13:23 · 3h 23m
9 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Amanda Backs Planning and Development Manager — Ben Letemplier Executive Director of Public Works — David Reynolds CAO — Ian Willier Utilities Manager — Janelle Olansky Executive Assistant — Jessica Plante Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary — Joe Zdeb Executive Director of Corporate Services — Joey Sutton Director of Finance — Nicole Hanna FCSS Manager — Victoria Zahacy Communications Coordinator —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: that the June 10, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended.
- · Motion 2 added: that the May 27, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
- · Motion 3 added: that the action list be received for information.
- · Motion 4 added: that the staff reports be received for information.
- · Motion 5 added: that Council provides a letter of support for the Salt Prairie Community Club’s application to the New Horizons for Seniors Program for accessible washroom upgrades to its community facility.
- · Motion 6 added: that Council approve the amendments made to ADMIN-59 Reserves Policy.
- · Motion 7 added: that the request from Shadow Creek Resort for an exemption to Condition No. 2 related to the servicing requirements for subdivision approval 24-11 be denied.
- · Motion 8 added: that Council approve a 2026 Capital Budget amendment of $116,927.80 for the Digital Sign Phase 2 Project, bringing the total project budget to $285,227.80, funded through the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF).
- · Motion 9 added: that Council awards the 2026 Wall of Fame volunteers to the nominees submitted.
- · Motion 10 added: that the June 24, 2026, Municipal Planning Commission meeting be cancelled.
- · Motion 11 added: that the information and correspondence be received for information.
- · Motion 12 added: that Council support the advocacy initiative proposed by ALUS and authorize the Reeve to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation expressing concern regarding the loss of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program …
- · Motion 13 added: that the meeting go into closed session at 11:13 a.m. to discuss matters in accordance with Section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act, that pertains to Sections 27 of the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act.
- · Motion 14 added: that the meeting comes out of closed session at 11:59 a.m.
- · Motion 15 added: that Administration be directed to investigate and report back to Council on the costs, implications, and potential impacts associated with assuming responsibility for the Licenses of Occupation (LOCs) for the North Road extending from Ran…
- · Motion 16 added: that Administration be directed to investigate and report back to Council on the costs, implications, and potential impacts associated with assuming responsibility for the Licenses of Occupation (LOCs) for the southern roads extending from…
- · Motion 17 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 1:23 pm.
- · Attendance added: Leo Forseille (present)
- · Attendance added: Janelle Olansky (present)
- · Attendance added: Jessica Plante (present)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Backs (present)
- · Attendance added: Joe Zdeb (present)
- · Attendance added: Ben Letemplier (present)
- · Attendance added: Victoria Zahacy (present)
- · 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: David Reynolds (present)
- · Attendance added: Nicole Hanna (present)
- · Attendance added: Ian Willier (present)
- · Attendance added: Joey Sutton (present)
- · Participation added: Leo Forseille depart
- · Participation added: Leo Forseille arrive