Clearwater County public meetings in 2025
42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review recommendations from the Strategic Planning Committee regarding the 2026 budget. The body will also consider a ratepayer request for a tax waiver.
- Strategic Planning Committee Recommendations for 2026 Budget Approval
- Ratepayer Request for Waiver of Taxes
- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Report
- Clearwater Regional Emergency Services Report - November 2025
- Rocky RCMP Local & Provincial Crime Statistics January - November 2025
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
This is a procedural meeting of the Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole, consisting largely of a closed session under the Municipal Government Act and privacy legislation. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Parking Lot Items (unlisted)
- Closed Session under MGA Section 197(2) and FOIP Act
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will receive presentations introducing the 2026 operating and capital budgets. Members will review draft operating budget sections for Council, the CAO office, Public Works, Agriculture, Planning, Emergency Services and others, as well as draft capital budget sections for Public Works, Corporate Services, Agriculture and Emergency Services. The agenda also includes parking lot items and a closed‑session for statutory matters.
- Introduction to Budget 2026 (presentation)
- Introduction to Operations Budget 2026 (presentation)
- Overview of Operations Budget 2026 – draft sections for Council, CAO, Public Works, Agriculture, Planning & Development, Emergency Services
- Overview of Capital Budget 2026 – draft sections for Public Works, Corporate Services, Agriculture, Emergency Services
- Parking lot items
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will review first readings for three land use bylaw amendments, discuss strategic planning and board appointments, and hear from various community delegations. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding specific agreements and grant applications.
- First reading of Bylaw 25/063 to amend Land Use Bylaw for Application No. 36/25
- First reading of Bylaw 25/065 to amend Land Use Bylaw for Application No. 41/25
- First reading of Bylaws 25/066 and 25/067 to amend Land Use Bylaw for Applications No. 39/25 and 40/25
- Discussion on Clearwater County's Strategic Plan
- Delegations from West Country Family Services, FCSS, Leslieville Cemetery, and Ferrier Community Association
Broadband Committee Meeting
Clearwater County Council will consider third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Council Committee. The committee will develop a vision statement and public engagement strategy for an Open Access Network. The bylaw includes restrictions on Councillor and family members' involvement in related business interests.
- Bylaw 1120/22 for Broadband Committee
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22
- Restrictions on Councillor and family business interests
- Committee to develop Open Access Network strategy
- Committee authority to enter into contracts
Regular Council Meeting
The council will hold public hearings on two land‑use bylaw applications (Bylaw 25/060 Application No. 33/25 and Bylaw 25/035 Application No. 17/25) and will consider second and third readings of Bylaw 25/060 to amend the Land Use Bylaw and adopt the Draft Lublinkhof Outline Plan. Additional bylaw readings include first readings of Bylaws 25/061 and 25/062. A motion directs administration to draft a letter requesting an urgent safety review of the bridge over the North Raven River on Highway 761. The council also appoints Metrix Group LLP as the external auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2027.
- Public Hearing – Bylaw 25/060 Application No. 33/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw and review Draft Lublinkhof Outline Plan
- Public Hearing – Bylaw 25/035 Application No. 17/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First Reading of Bylaw 25/061 (Application No. 35/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Bridge over North Raven River on Highway 761 – motion to draft a letter to Alberta Transportation for safety review
- Appointment of Metrix Group LLP as external auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2027
Regular Council Meeting
The Regular Council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, then conduct the first reading of Bylaw No. 25/058 for Application No. 29/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. A delegation from the Clearwater Regional Housing Foundation will present on the Winter Warming Shelter. New business includes a funding request for the Caroline Ice Plant, the third‑quarter financial report, and discussion of a bridge over Raven River on Highway 761.
- First Reading of Bylaw No. 25/058 for Application No. 29/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Delegation – Clearwater Regional Housing Foundation – Winter Warming Shelter
- Caroline Ice Plant Funding Request
- Third Quarter Financial Report
- Bridge over Raven River – Highway 761
Council Organizational Meeting
The council will vote to appoint a new Reeve and a Deputy Reeve, each for a term ending on October 27, 2026. Councillors will take the official oath of office as required by the Municipal Government Act. The meeting will also address signing authority, regular meeting dates, and other board appointments.
- Election and appointment of Reeve (Chief Elected Official) effective Oct 30, 2025
- Election and appointment of Deputy Reeve effective Oct 30, 2025
- Official Oath of Councillors administered at the meeting
- Adoption of signing authority resolutions
- Adoption of regular council meeting dates
Regular Council Meeting
This meeting includes public hearings for four land use bylaw amendments (Bylaws 25/055, 25/054, 25/052, 25/057) at 9:00-9:45 AM, followed by consideration of second and third readings for those same bylaws. First readings will also be considered for two new amendments: Bylaw 25/060 (Lublinkhof Outline Plan) and Bylaw 25/059. Other business includes a delegation on the Rural Youth Grief Support Project, library and cemetery board budgets, school division matching funds, broadband capital reallocation, and draft commercial development guidelines for Nordegg.
- Public hearings for four land use bylaw amendments (Bylaws 25/055, 25/054, 25/052, 25/057)
- Second and third readings for Bylaws 25/055, 25/054, 25/052, 25/057
- First readings for Bylaw 25/060 (Lublinkhof Outline Plan) and Bylaw 25/059
- Delegation: Rural Youth Grief Support Project by Compassionate Care Hospice Society
- Broadband Capital Project Budget Reallocation
Broadband Committee Meeting
The Broadband Committee is considering granting third reading of Bylaw 1120/22, which would formally establish the committee to develop and implement an Open Access Network of broadband infrastructure in Clearwater County. The committee would also consider appointing eligible council members with specific conflict-of-interest rules.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Committee
- Committee membership: up to seven council members with quorum of two or three
- Membership eligibility rules barring councillors with broadband business interests
- Committee powers include entering contracts and pledging County credit
- Purpose: develop vision statement, public engagement strategy, and Open Access Network
Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider several bylaws, including a public hearing on Bylaw 25/051 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, and second and third readings of that bylaw. Additional bylaws on obsolete cleanup (Bylaw 25/053) and the intermunicipal collaboration framework (Bylaw 25/056) will be reviewed. Delegations from Leslieville Cemetery and Kaleidoscope Digital Tour will be heard, and new business items such as the 2025 Annual Communications Update, a FRIAA FireSmart Vegetation Management grant application, a Fall RMA resolution, and a broadband committee review will be discussed. Reports on the CAO, capital projects, and emergency services will be presented, followed by a closed‑session for confidential matters.
- Public Hearing – Bylaw 25/051 Application No. 26/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Second and Third Readings – Bylaw 25/051 amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
- Obsolete Bylaw Clean‑Up – Bylaw 25/053
- Third Reading – Bylaw 25/056 Rocky Mountain House – Clearwater Stronger Together Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
- Delegation – Leslieville Cemetery presentation
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will review Clearwater County's 2019 Economic Development Strategy and the updated 2025 Community Profile. They will also discuss fall resolutions, funding for a winter warming shelter, infrastructure projects in the Hamlet of Caroline, and dust control in the Nordegg North subdivision. Capital project prioritization and planning for 2026 capital projects are also on the agenda.
- Economic Development Strategy Review (2019) and updated 2025 Community Profile
- Winter Warming Shelter Funding discussion
- Hamlet of Caroline Infrastructure and Capital Projects Review
- Nordegg North Subdivision - Dust Control
- Strategic Planning Capital Prioritization and 2026 Capital Projects
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will consider adopting a new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to replace the existing 2001 version and review several amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on intermunicipal collaboration, funding requests, and a closed session regarding a third-party agreement.
- Consideration of Bylaw 25/050 for adoption of new Land Use Bylaw
- First Reading of Bylaw 25/055 to amend Land Use Bylaw
- First Reading of Bylaw 25/052 to amend Land Use Bylaw
- First Reading of Bylaw 25/057 to amend Land Use Bylaw
- First Reading of Bylaw 25/054 to amend Land Use Bylaw and review Reglin Outline Plan
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will consider adopting Bylaw 25/044 to rezone land for a wedding and events venue. Council will also hold first readings of two other land use bylaw amendments. A delegation will request funding for the Caroline School Grounds Enhancement Project. The agenda includes the 2025 second quarter financial report, recovery of taxes on properties, reports on policing and broadband, and multiple sponsored motions by Councillor Mehlhaff, along with closed session items.
- First reading of Bylaws 25/049 and 25/051 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 25/044 for wedding/events venue rezoning
- Delegation: Caroline School Grounds Enhancement Project funding request
- 2025 second quarter financial report and tax recovery on Caroline and Clearwater County properties
- Closed session discussion of 2028 Summer Games bid, land purchase, and Nordegg developer proposal
Broadband Committee Meeting
Council will consider third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Committee with authority to develop and implement an Open Access Network of broadband infrastructure. Staff recommend granting third reading and appointing eligible council members, subject to conflict-of-interest restrictions on members with ties to broadband businesses.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 establishing the Broadband Committee
- Appointment of up to seven council members to the committee
- Conflict-of-interest rules barring councillors with broadband business ties from serving
- Committee granted power to enter contracts and pledge county credit for broadband project
Special Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing and consider the second and third readings of Bylaw 25/050. This proposed Land Use Bylaw would repeal and replace the current Clearwater County LUB 714/01 and Caroline LUB 450. The rewrite aims to simplify zoning and incorporate the amalgamated Village of Caroline.
- Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw Rewrite (Bylaw 25/050)
- Proposed reduction of land use districts from 36 to 21
- Introduction of new Direct Control Districts for Large-Scale Renewable Energy and Aggregate Extraction/Processing
- Establishment of a 20% variance percentage for flexibility in development
- Incorporation of short-term rental and renewable energy bylaws into the main LUB
Regular Council Meeting
Council will conduct public hearings regarding the repeal of the Caroline-Clearwater IDP and ICF, as well as two Land Use Bylaw amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on rural crime concerns in Nordegg and a communications audit report.
- Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 25/047 to repeal the Caroline-Clearwater IDP and ICF
- Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 25/041 (Application No. 22/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 25/044 (Application No. 24/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Discussion on Township Road 42-5A (O'Chiese Road) realignment
- Review of a ratepayer request to cancel all or part of 2025 municipal property taxes
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings on four items: two Land Use Bylaw amendments (Bylaws 25/038 and 25/040) and two Area Structure Plans (Whitegoat Lakes and Saunders-Alexo). After the hearings, council will consider second and third readings for those bylaws. Also on the agenda: consideration of the draft Rutherford Outline Plan and a funding request from the Rocky Curling Club.
- Public hearing (9:00 am) on Bylaw 25/038 to amend Land Use Bylaw (Application No. 20/25)
- Public hearing (9:15 am) on Bylaw 25/040 to amend Land Use Bylaw (Application No. 19/25)
- Public hearing (10:00 am) on Bylaw 25/046 – Whitegoat Lakes Node Area Structure Plan
- Public hearing (10:30 am) on Bylaw 25/045 – Saunders-Alexo Node Area Structure Plan
- Consideration of second/third readings for four bylaws plus draft Rutherford Outline Plan and Bylaw 25/005
Regular Council Meeting
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider readings for several Land Use Bylaw amendments. The meeting includes a delegation from the Rocky Curling Club and discussions on a 2028 Summer Games bid.
- Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw No. 25/031 (Application No. 12/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First readings of Bylaws No. 25/044, 25/048, and 25/050 regarding Land Use Bylaws
- Review of 2028 Summer Games Bid Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion of Leslieville Community Feature Proposed Site Plan
- O'Chiese First Nation request for funding
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Restricted Surplus 2025-2028, which outlines projected funding for capital projects and a shortfall of over $62 million. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss agreements and land matters exempt from public disclosure under FOIP. Adoption of previous minutes and a recap of the restricted surplus discussion are also on the agenda.
- Restricted Surplus 2025 Thru 2028 presentation: projected four-year capital spending of $254 million with a $62.3 million shortfall
- Closed session: Caroline and District Athletic and Agricultural Society Agreement (FOIP s.21)
- Closed session: Land A and Land B (FOIP s.16 – harmful to business interests)
- Closed session: Verbal update (FOIP s.21 – harmful to intergovernmental relations)
- Restricted Surplus 2025 Thru 2028 Recap following closed session
Regular Council Meeting
The Clearwater County Council is holding a regular meeting to consider second and third readings of bylaws to allow renewable energy systems county-wide and in the Hamlet of Caroline, as well as first readings for two area structure plans (Whitegoat Lakes and Saunders-Alexo). A public hearing on a land-use bylaw amendment is scheduled, and the Council will also receive delegations, discuss signage requests, and enter closed session for confidential matters including land pricing and agreements.
- Public hearing at 9:00 am on Bylaw 25/030 to amend Land Use Bylaw (Application No. 13/25)
- Second & third readings of Bylaw 25/013 to allow Renewable Energy Systems county-wide
- Second & third readings of Bylaw 25/017 to allow Renewable Energy Systems in Hamlet of Caroline
- First reading of Bylaw 25/046 – Whitegoat Lakes Node Area Structure Plan
- First reading of Bylaw 25/045 – Saunders-Alexo Node Area Structure Plan
Regular Council Meeting
The council will hold public hearings and then vote on second and third readings for Bylaws 25/025, 25/029, 25/032, and 25/034, each amending the Land Use Bylaw. Additional first‑reading bylaw applications (25/038, 25/040, 25/035) will also be introduced. Delegations on AltaLink wildfire mitigation and the McNutt Subdivision will be presented, followed by new business on the 2028 Alberta Summer Games bid, contractor equipment rates, and an administration building elevator replacement.
- Second and third readings – Bylaw 25/025 (Application No. 10/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Second and third readings – Bylaw 25/029 (Application No. 14/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Second and third readings – Bylaw 25/032 (Application No. 15/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Second and third readings – Bylaw 25/034 (Application No. 16/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading – Bylaw 25/038 (Application No. 20/25) to amend the Land Use Bylaw
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will hold public hearings and consider second and third readings for five land-use bylaw amendments, including applications for renewable energy systems and industrial zoning. The meeting also includes a request for a budget adjustment for a broadband project and a funding request for Nordegg gasification.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 25/022, 25/028, 25/024, 25/013, and 25/017
- Second and third readings for Bylaws 25/022, 25/028, 25/024, 25/013, and 25/017
- First reading of Bylaw 25/031
- Request for Budget Adjustment - Rocky East Broadband Route
- Rocky Gas Co-op Ltd. Nordegg Gasification Grant Funding Request
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will review a four-year financial plan for restricted surplus funds and receive updates on the 2028 Alberta Summer Games bid, O'Chiese Road paving, and Nordegg projects.
- Restricted Surplus 2025-2028 financial plan
- 2028 Alberta Summer Games bid presentation
- O'Chiese Road Base/Pave Project update
- Nordegg Project update
- Clearwater County South Facility update
Broadband Committee Meeting
Council is considering the third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Council Committee. This body would be tasked with developing a vision statement, public engagement strategy, and an Open Access Network of broadband infrastructure. Council is also considering the appointment of eligible members to the committee.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish the Broadband Committee
- Appointment of up to seven Council members to the committee
- Establishment of membership eligibility rules to prevent conflicts of interest related to broadband business interests
- Granting the committee authority to enter into contracts and pledge the credit of Clearwater County
- Authority for the committee to request and administer grants
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 25/018, which would redesignate 10.8 acres from Agriculture to Light Industrial to allow Pidherney's storage expansion. Following the hearing, council may vote on second and third readings. Other business includes setting 2025 tax rates, establishing Leslieville recreation area rental fees, considering a funding request for the Ferrier Community Association hall rebuild, and receiving RCMP annual performance updates.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 25/018 to amend Land Use Bylaw for 10.8-acre industrial redesignation near Gateway Industrial Subdivision
- Second and third readings of 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw 25/033
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 25/036 establishing Leslieville Recreation Area rental permit fees
- Funding request from Ferrier Community Association for hall rebuild
- RCMP detachments annual performance plan updates from Rocky Mountain House, Rimbey, and Sundre
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings and consider several amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. The meeting includes a first reading of the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw and a funding request for the Ferrier Community Association Hall rebuild.
- First Reading of 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw 25/033
- Public hearings for Land Use Bylaw amendments (Bylaws 25/001 and 25/015)
- First readings for Land Use Bylaw amendments (Bylaws 25/032, 25/025, 25/029, and 25/028)
- Funding request for Ferrier Community Association Hall Rebuild
- Closed session regarding Rocky Gas Co-op Ltd. Nordegg Gasification Grant Funding Request
Broadband Committee Meeting
Clearwater County Council is deciding on third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to formally establish a Broadband Committee. The committee will develop a vision statement and public engagement strategy for a county-wide Open Access Network. Staff recommend granting third reading and appointing eligible members to the committee.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish Broadband Committee
- Appointing eligible members to the Broadband Committee
- Bylaw defines membership restrictions for Councillors and family members
- Committee to develop public engagement strategy for broadband project
- Committee to oversee Open Access Network infrastructure project
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is primarily a closed session under FOIP for legal advice and privileged information. No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda aside from procedural items.
- Closed session: legal advice and FOIP S.27 privileged information
Regular Council Meeting
The Clearwater County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 25/005 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, then consider first readings of several bylaws including new rules for renewable energy systems (Bylaws 25/013 and 25/017). Other business includes third reading of an MPC bylaw, a regional emergency management bylaw, and a notice of motion on vote of electors questions. Delegations from the library and a concerned citizen are scheduled, and reports on assessments, capital projects, and fire services will be received.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 25/005 for Land Use Bylaw amendment (Application No. 26/24)
- First reading of Bylaw 25/013 for creation of a Renewable Energy Systems Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/017 to include Renewable Energy Systems in Land Use Bylaw No. 450
- Consideration of third reading of Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 25/020
- Regional Emergency Management Bylaw 25/019
Special Council Meeting
Clearwater County holds a joint public hearing with the Town of Rocky Mountain House on Bylaw 25/016, which proposes minor administrative amendments to the Rocky-Clearwater Intermunicipal Development Plan. Following the hearing, Council will consider second and third readings of the bylaw. The amendments update sections on agricultural, residential, and commercial/industrial uses to align with the County's Municipal Development Plan.
- 9:00 AM joint public hearing for Bylaw 25/016 – Rocky-Clearwater Intermunicipal Development Plan amendments
- Consideration of second and third readings of Bylaw 25/016
- Amendments to sections 5.1 (Agricultural Uses), 5.2 (Residential Uses), and 5.3 (Commercial and Industrial Uses) for alignment with Clearwater County MDP
- Repeal of Bylaw 874/07 upon adoption of new IDP
Broadband Committee Meeting
Council is considering the third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to formally establish a Broadband Council Committee. This body would be tasked with developing a vision statement, public engagement strategy, and an Open Access Network of broadband infrastructure. Council is also considering the appointment of eligible members to the committee.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 (Broadband Committee Bylaw)
- Appointment of up to seven Council members to the Broadband Committee
- Establishment of membership eligibility rules to prevent conflicts of interest regarding broadband business interests
- Granting the Committee authority to enter into contracts and pledge the credit of Clearwater County
Broadband Committee Meeting
Council is considering granting third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Committee. The committee would develop a vision, public engagement strategy, and an Open Access Network of broadband infrastructure. The bylaw includes conflict-of-interest rules barring councillors with broadband business ties from committee membership. Staff recommend approval and appointment of eligible council members.
- Third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish the Broadband Committee
- Committee mandate: develop vision, public engagement strategy, and open-access broadband network
- Conflict-of-interest rules for councillors with broadband business interests (sections 5.4, 5.5)
- Committee authorized to enter contracts and pledge county credit (section 7.2)
- Appointment of up to seven council members to the committee
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will hold public hearings and consider second and third readings for four land use bylaws, including a draft fee structure for planning and development. The meeting also includes appointments for the upcoming municipal election and policy revisions for council remuneration.
- Public hearings for four land use bylaw amendments (25/008, 25/009, 25/010, 25/012)
- Consideration of Bylaw 25/023 for road closure within Subdivision Plan 792
- Bylaw 25/004: Draft fee and refund structure for Planning & Development
- Appointments for 2025 Municipal Election Returning Officer and Substitute
- Draft policy revisions for Council Member Remuneration and Travel
Regular Council Meeting
Council will conduct public hearings and consider readings for four different land use bylaw amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on seniors affordable housing funding and the 2024 fiscal year auditor engagement.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 25/002, 25/007, and 25/006 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/001 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Regional Seniors Affordable Housing funding request
- Auditor engagement for the 2024 Fiscal Year
- FRIAA FireSmart Vegetation Management Program 2024/2025 grant application
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing for a bylaw replacing the Rocky-Clearwater Intermunicipal Development Plan, consider third reading of a borrowing bylaw for operating expenses, and give first reading to a land use bylaw amendment. A delegation from Regional Seniors Affordable Housing is scheduled. A capital budget adjustment for fire services will also be discussed.
- Third reading of 2025 Borrowing Bylaw 25/014 (borrowing for operating expenditures)
- Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 25/016 to replace Rocky-Clearwater Intermunicipal Development Plan (replacing Bylaw 874/07)
- First reading of Bylaw 25/015 (Land Use Bylaw amendment for Application 04/25)
- Delegation from Regional Seniors Affordable Housing (Vanessa Kidd at 10 a.m.)
- 2025 Capital Budget Adjustment - Unit 300 (FRS021) for fire services
Broadband Committee Meeting
Council will consider granting third reading to Bylaw 1120/22, which establishes a Broadband Council Committee to develop a vision statement and public engagement strategy for a county-wide Open Access Network.
- Consideration of third reading for Bylaw 1120/22
- Establishment of a Broadband Council Committee
- Appointments to the Broadband Committee
- Eligibility restrictions for committee members
- Committee powers to enter contracts and pledge credit
Regular Council Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 25/003 (Application No. 24/24) to amend the Land Use Bylaw. It will also consider first, second and third readings of the same bylaw, and first readings of Bylaw 25/010 and Bylaw 25/012, which each propose amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. A borrowing bylaw (25/014) will be reviewed, and a request for funding for a warming centre will be discussed.
- Public hearing – Bylaw 25/003, Application No. 24/24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/010, Application No. 01/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/012, Application No. 03/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Consideration of readings – 2025 Borrowing Bylaw 25/014
- Clearwater Housing Foundation – Warming Center request for funding
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council will review an informational update on the proposed multi‑use Caroline Trail, including design features and construction cost estimates. Other items include safety‑code accreditation, draft policies for councillor drop‑in sessions and remuneration, and information on the solid waste transfer station reuse program. No decisions are noted; the items are presented for information and discussion.
- Caroline Trail Development – update and cost estimate
- Safety Codes Discipline(s) Accreditation
- Draft New Councillor Drop‑In Session Policy
- Draft revisions to Councillor remuneration, conference attendance, and travel policies
- Solid Waste Transfer Station – ReUse Facility program information
Regular Council Meeting
This regular council meeting includes first readings of five bylaws to amend the Land Use Bylaw for various applications, a delegation from the Emergency Winter Warming Shelter Working Committee, and consideration of grant applications, appointments, and resolutions. The meeting also adopts minutes from prior Village of Caroline and Clearwater County meetings.
- First reading of Bylaw 25/006 for Application 27/24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/005 for Application 26/24 with review of the Rutherford Outline Plan
- First reading of Bylaw 25/002 for Application 23/24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- First reading of Bylaw 25/008 for Application 29/24 with review of the McLaren Outline Plan
- First reading of Bylaw 25/007 for Application 28/24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider three new business items: adding Caroline Operation and Capital budgets to the previously recommended 2025 budget, approving broadband budget recommendations from the Strategic Planning and Broadband committees, and approving the rest of the 2025 budget excluding broadband and the Hamlet of Caroline. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the December 20, 2024 regular meeting.
- Addition of Caroline Operation and Capital Revenue and Expenditure Budgets to the recommended 2025 Clearwater County Budget
- Strategic Planning Committee and Broadband Committee recommendations for 2025 Budget Approval for Broadband
- Strategic Planning Committee recommendations for 2025 Budget Approval excluding Broadband and the Hamlet of Caroline
Council Organizational Meeting
This is an organizational meeting for Clearwater County's interim council. Members will take oaths, elect an interim reeve and deputy reeve, set regular meeting dates, and appoint councillors and public members to various boards and committees. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive policy or budgetary decisions.
- Election of interim reeve and deputy reeve
- Appointment to Land Use Bylaw Rewrite Council Steering and Public Advisory committees
- Appointment to Agricultural Service Board, Municipal Planning Commission, and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Appointment of Community Peace Officers and Fire Guardians
- Setting regular interim council meeting dates