22 avril 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: that the April 22, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: that the April 8, 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 meeting go into closed session at 10:04 a.m. to discuss matters in accordance with Section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act, that pertains to Sections 21 of the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act.
   • · Motion 5 added: that the meeting come out of closed session at 10:18 a.m.
   • · Motion 6 added: that Administration be directed to immediately submit a letter to the appropriate provincial ministers regarding critical flooding on the East Prairie River and West Prairie River, formally requesting emergency support from Alberta Agricul…
   • · Motion 7 added: that Council forwards the Regional Strategic Economic Development Plan on to the Regional Economic Development Committee to review in detail and bring back recommendations to Big Lakes County and the Town of High Prairie’s Council’s to imp…
   • · Motion 8 added: that Council provide first reading to the proposed Bylaw 13-2026 Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
   • · Motion 9 added: that Council provide second reading to the proposed Bylaw 13-2026 Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
   • · Motion 10 added: that Council unanimously approves proceeding to third reading for Bylaw 13-2026 Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
   • · Motion 11 added: that Council provide third reading to the proposed Bylaw 13-2026 Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
   • · Motion 12 added: that Council approves the extension of the application deadline for the Business Enhancement Grant Program to June 30, 2026.
   • · Motion 13 added: that Council adopts the Junior Firefighter Scholarship Policy as presented.
   • · Motion 14 added: that council approve to partner with the Spruce Point Park Association as the municipal co-applicant for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund application, and, if approved, to receive grant funds on behalf of the Association.
   • · Motion 15 added: that the Annual County Barbeque be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the County Administration Office in High Prairie.
   • · Motion 16 added: that first reading be given to Bylaw 12-2026.
   • · Motion 17 added: that a Public Hearing for Bylaw 12-2026 be set for May 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Big Lakes County Administration Building.
   • · Motion 18 added: that Administration be directed to draft a Road Use Agreement Policy.
   • · Motion 19 added: that Council appoints Autymn Potvin, Elle MacIntosh, Heidi Porisky, and Keira Allen as Weed and Pest Inspectors for Big Lakes County, ending on October 1, 2026, or upon expiration of employment.
   • · Motion 20 added: that Council appoints Blake Turner as a Weed and Pest Inspector for Big Lakes County, ending on May 13, 2031, or upon expiration of employment.
   • · Motion 21 added: that the ASB-22 Herbicide Rebate Program Policy be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 22 added: that Big Lakes County issue a formal proclamation for “National Public Works Week” occurring May 17 to 23, 2026.
   • · Motion 23 added: that the information and correspondence from the April 22, 2026, meeting be received for information.
   • · Motion 24 added: that the council reports be received for information.
   • · Motion 25 added: that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare and present a report to Council, at a Regular Council Meeting following April 22, 2026, that includes a cost estimate for retaining a third-party consultant to conduct an ass…
   • · Motion 26 added: that Council approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
   • · Motion 27 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 12:57 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Roberta Hunt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tyler Airth (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: David Reynolds (present)
   • · Attendance added: Pat Olansky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jessica Plante (present)
   • · Attendance added: Richard Froese (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joe Zdeb (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ben Letemplier (present)
   • · Participation added: Tyler Airth depart
   • · Participation added: Lane Monteith depart
   • · Participation added: Lane Monteith arrive