February 26, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council adopt the February 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council adopt the February 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council give second reading to Bylaw 637/26, being the Annual ATB Borrowing Bylaw.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 637/26, being the Annual ATB Borrowing Bylaw.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council approve hosting the Kenyan delegation in June 2026, in principle, and direct Administration to liaise with the delegation to confirm objectives, attendees, scheduling requirements, and associated costs, and to report back to C…
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council receive the Growing the North Conference report, the Councillor St. Martin written report dated February 13-28, 2026, and the verbal Council reports for information.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive the presentation from Mr. Weicker of Qatalyst Research Group regarding the Strategic Planning Work Plan for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council adopt the Strategic Public Participation Plan, as discussed, specifically to incorporate an online public engagement portal.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the Correspondence & Information items as circulated.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receive the Provincial RCMP and Whitecourt RCMP 2025 Q3 Reports and the clarification information provided to Chief Administrative Officer Ferris for information.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council direct Administration to conduct a public survey to obtain input from Woodlands County residents on policing priorities for the 2026–2027 Community Priorities Plan and report the results to Council at the next Regular Council …
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive the Interpretation of "Interim" Operating Budget Report for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council confirm that the 2026 Interim Operating Budget, adopted December 18, 2025, remains in effect in accordance with sections 242 and 248 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) until replaced by the final 2026 Operating Budget.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council direct Administration to draft a policy or policy amendment that further clarifies the Interim Operating Budget.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council direct Administration to implement a Facebook Poll and/or Survey Monkey Poll on the 2026 Interim Operating Budget to obtain ratepayer feedback during the 2026 budget process.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council direct Administration to develop and bring forward for Council approval, by the end of Q2 2026, a Public Participation Plan in accordance with Policy G-1.003 to support public engagement for the 2027 Operating and Capital Budg…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council move into Closed Session at 11:38 a.m., pursuant to section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act and sections 19, 20, and 26 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA), to discuss matters that relate to intergovernmental relati…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council revert to the Regular Council Meeting at 12:29 p.m.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council add a standing closed session item pursuant to sections 28 and 30 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA) titled "Strategic Items".
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council move into Closed Session at 1:00 p.m., pursuant to section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act and sections 19, 20, and 26 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA), to discuss matters that relate to intergovernmental relatio…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council revert to the Regular Council Meeting at 1:56 p.m.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: John Orwa (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tracy Mindus (present)
   • · Attendance added: Natasha Nelson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Kuelken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kusch (present)
   • · Attendance added: Patricia MacNeil (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alan Deane (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen St. Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jenna Wright (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joshua Raposo (present)
   • · Attendance added: Benny Whitten (present)
   • · Attendance added: Matthew Ferris (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joan Slootweg (present)
   • · Participation added: Joshua Raposo arrive
   • · Participation added: Joshua Raposo depart