Calmar, AB

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Regular Council Meeting

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Special Council Meeting

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The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. Council adopted Policy #2026-122 Signing Authority as amended, adding an Elected Official as first signature in addition to the Mayor. The meeting then went into closed session for personnel matters and reconvened before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted Policy #2026-122 Signing Authority as amended (adding Elected Official as first signature)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved the 3-year (2027-2029) Operating Financial Plan and the 5-year (2027-2031) Capital Plan as presented. It also gave first reading to the Community Standards Bylaw, then returned it to committee for further review. Several other actions were taken, including waiving diamond rental fees for a Bike.Play.Run event and directing closure of the Christmas Elves bank account.

• Approved 3-year Operating Financial Plan 2027-2029 (carried)
• Approved 5-year Capital Plan 2027-2031 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Community Standards Bylaw #2026-09 (carried)
• Returned Community Standards Bylaw to Policy & Bylaw Committee for further review (carried)
• Directed administration to ask for extension on internet tower response (carried)
• Waived diamond rental fees and provided tables/chairs/lawn games for September 12 event (carried)
• Approved revised development permit at 5003-51 Avenue, cancelling previous permit (carried)
• Directed closure of Christmas Elves bank account, transferring balance to Town operating account (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Calmar will hold a hybrid special council meeting on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM to consider amending the 2026 capital budget. The agenda includes procedural items and an open-mic session for agenda clarification. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2026 Capital Budget Amendment

The Town of Calmar held a special council meeting on July 30, 2026, where the only substantive decision was adopting the amended 2026 capital budget as presented. The agenda was also adopted. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned after a brief open-mic clarification period.

• Adopted amended 2026 capital budget (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved a $518.55 utility refund for homeowners at 19 SBD, reduced arena rental fees for two groups, declined a long-term ice allocation agreement with RHA, joined Alberta Mid-Sized Towns, and allowed Bike.Play.Run to host beer gardens during Calmar Days. They also waived July and August penalties on two tax rolls and requested a report on first-half programming stats.

• Approved $518.55 utility refund to homeowners at 19 SBD (carried)
• Reduced arena rental fee for Bullying Enns to $225 for full day on Aug 22, 2026 (carried)
• Approved offsetting Magic Pixie's arena rental cost against their Calmar Days services (carried)
• Informed RHA there will be no long-term ice allocation agreement (carried)
• Approved Alberta Mid-Sized Towns membership and $250 fee (carried)
• Allowed Bike.Play.Run to host beer gardens in MKA parking lot during Calmar Days (carried)
• Waived July 1 penalty on tax rolls 0033 & 1210 (carried)
• Waived August 1 penalty on same tax rolls if unpaid (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a driveway pad concern from a resident and consider a grant request from the Leduc & District Food Bank. They will also hold an economic development workshop and enter closed session to discuss matters affecting economic interests.

• Kathryn Webster - Driveway Pad Concerns
• Economic Development Workshop
• Leduc & District Food Bank Annual Report & Grant Request
• Closed Session under Section 30 (economic interests)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes delegations from residents about a driveway pad and a utility bill refund request, and a grant application from Route 39 Fitness. Council will also discuss property tax adjustment requests from four entities at 5213-47 St, Monik International Inc., Calmar Common Inc., and Signity Homes Ltd. Additionally, there is an update on the pump track project and a closed session for development and personal matters.

• Kathryn Webster delegation regarding driveway pad concerns
• Dennis & Sharon Marcotte refund request for utility bills at 19 Southbridge Drive
• Route 39 Fitness grant application for youth program
• Property tax adjustment requests for 5213-47 St, Monik International Inc., Calmar Common Inc., Signity Homes Ltd.
• Pump Track update

Council approved a grant to Route 39 Fitness with conditions including free youth programming and branding. Several property tax adjustment requests were decided: a refund for 5213-47 St was denied; a motion to deny Monik International's adjustment was defeated, then a separate motion to tax at the vacant residential mil rate was carried; Calmar Common's tax rate was unchanged; Signity Homes was taxed at the vacant residential rate. Two delegations were referred to future meetings.

• Approved Route 39 Fitness grant with conditions (Carried)
• Denied 2025 property tax refund for 5213-47 St (Carried)
• Defeated motion to deny tax adjustment for Monik International Inc. (Defeated)
• Carried motion to tax Monik International at 2025 vacant residential mil rate (Carried)
• Denied tax adjustment for Calmar Common Inc.; mil rate unchanged (Carried)
• Approved Signity Homes Ltd. taxed at vacant residential mil rate (Carried)
• Referred Kathryn Webster driveway pad concerns to Committee of the Whole (Carried)
• Referred Dennis & Sharon Marcotte refund request to Administration for report (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Calmar Town Council will discuss a proposed increase to the municipal levy for the Yellowhead Regional Library, based on a business case and 2025 annual report. Council will also consider adopting a Privacy Act framework, appointing an additional regional assessment review board panelist, and a community grant for Bike.Play.Run Calmar. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a trial balance report.

• Yellowhead Regional Library levy increase: review of 2026 actual & 2027 proposed municipal levies
• Adoption of Privacy Management Plan, Non-Personal Data, and Privacy Incident policies
• Appointment of additional regional Assessment Review Board panelist
• Community grant to Bike.Play.Run Calmar (amount not specified)
• Adoption of minutes from May 19 (Regular) and May 27 (Committee of the Whole) meetings

Council approved an amendment to the Yellowhead Regional Library agreement, raising the per-capita levy to $5.60 effective Jan 1, 2027. Three privacy-related policies were adopted and the CAO was appointed Privacy Officer. A $1,000 grant was awarded to Bike.Play.Run Calmar. In closed session, council directed use of contingency funds and authorized the mayor to negotiate the CAO's contract.

• Approved library levy increase to $5.60 per capita for 2027 (carried)
• Adopted Privacy Management Policy #2026-122 (carried)
• Adopted Non-Personal Data Policy #2026-123 (carried)
• Adopted Privacy Incident Policy #2026-124 (carried)
• Appointed CAO as Privacy Officer (carried)
• Appointed Braden Lanctot as additional ARB panelist (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Bike.Play.Run Calmar (carried)
• Directed use of contingency fund for closed session matter (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear RCMP priorities for 2026 and consider a new Ice Usage Policy (Policy 2025-118). A major Land Use Bylaw review with proposed districts and uses is on the table. Multiple department reports for March and April 2026 will be presented.

• RCMP 2026 priorities discussion
• Policy 2025-118 Ice Usage Policy rental agreement
• Land Use Bylaw review: proposed districts and uses table
• Growth report for March-April 2026

The Committee of the Whole meeting on May 27, 2026, was called to order, adopted the agenda amended to include a closed session, received delegations from RCMP and Jijo Anthony, held discussions on the Ice Usage Policy and Land Use Bylaw Review, and received department reports. The only formal motions passed were procedural: adopting the agenda and entering/exiting closed session. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

Calmar Town Council will hear a delegation from West 39 Bucks and consider a subdivision extension request for Hawks Landing 2. Financial decisions include property tax cancellation requests for 5007-50 Street and 5223-50 Avenue, and approval of a capital project for 52 Street & 52 Avenue. A closed session is planned for development matters.

• Subdivision extension request for Hawks Landing 2
• Property tax cancellation request for 5007-50 Street (TA 0198)
• Property tax cancellation request for 5223-50 Avenue (TA 1082)
• Capital project tender for 52 Street & 52 Avenue
• Closed session on development under Access to Information Act

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Calmar Council will review updates and provide direction on organic bin and pail projects. The meeting also includes a request for an accessible parking spot at a private residence and a review of the April trial balance.

• Discussion on organic pails and organic bins projects
• Request for accessible parking spot at a private residence
• National Public Works Week Proclamation
• Yellowhead Regional Library update
• Review of Trial Balance as of April 30, 2026

Council voted to purchase 200 organic pails and reclaim bins from non-users, with a waiver acknowledging no utility reduction and a $40 fee to re-request. They also approved a one-year accessible parking pilot at a private residence for residents with a handicap placard and mobility limitations. The Yellowhead Regional Library discussion was tabled to June 1, and a proclamation for National Public Works Week was signed.

• Approved purchase of 200 organic pails at lowest price, branded
• Approved reclaiming unused organics bins with waiver and $40 re-request fee
• Approved two-week information campaign on organics program
• Approved ongoing bin communications every two weeks
• Approved National Public Works Week proclamation
• Tabled Yellowhead Regional Library item to June 1
• Approved one-year accessible parking pilot at private residence with criteria
• Approved Policy and Bylaw Committee members up to 5 hours/week until July 31

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Arena Task Force, review investment options, and consider a draft of the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. An update from Leduc County FCSS is also on the agenda.

• Arena Task Force discussion and project charter review
• Investment options for municipal funds
• Draft Calmar Strategic Plan 2026-2029
• Protection of Privacy Act discussion
• Leduc County FCSS update from Director Dean Ohnesty

The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order, the agenda was adopted, and a delegation from Leduc County FCSS was heard. Discussions were held on the Arena Task Force, Privacy Act, and Strategic Plan, but no votes or approvals occurred. The meeting moved into closed session and adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will give second and third readings to Bylaw #2026-08 setting 2026 tax rates. They will also discuss the 2026-2029 operating budget and review results from a Land Use Bylaw survey. Other items include a development permit, a request for handicap parking, and a discussion of cat and dog licensing.

• Bylaw #2026-08 – Tax Rate Bylaw (second and third readings)
• 2026-2029 Operating Budget discussion
• Land Use Bylaw Review – survey results
• Development Permit 2026-18D for a single-family dwelling at 5003 51 Ave
• Cat and Dog license bylaw discussion

Council gave final readings to the Tax Rate Bylaw #2026-08 and adopted the 2026-2029 Operating Budget, reducing police cost funding and placing that value into reserve. Other actions included adopting a Council Remuneration Policy, approving a development permit with conditions, and directing policy reviews on accessible parking and cat/dog licenses.

• Adopted 2026-2029 Operating Budget with police cost reduction (carried)
• Gave third reading to Tax Rate Bylaw #2026-08 (carried)
• Adopted Policy #027-2026 - Council Remuneration (carried)
• Directed Policy & Bylaw Committee to review Council Remuneration (carried)
• Approved development permit 2026-18D with conditions (carried)
• Directed Policy & Bylaw Committee to pilot accessible parking for a private residence (carried)
• Directed review of cat & dog license bylaw (carried)
• Transferred CIB alias to Councillor Carnahan during transition (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider Bylaw #2026-08 setting the 2026 tax rates. They will also review draft audited financial statements for fiscal 2025 and discuss the tax notice package.

• Bylaw #2026-08 - Tax Rate Bylaw for 2026
• Draft audited financial statements for fiscal 2025
• Tax notice package and 'Where Every Dollar Goes' brochure
• Closed session (topic not specified)

Council gave first reading to Bylaw #2026-08, setting the tax rate for 2026. They also adopted the 2025 financial statements as amended and directed administration to amend the tax notice package. All motions were carried.

• First reading of Tax Rate Bylaw #2026-08 (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Financial Statements as amended (carried)
• Directed administration to amend tax notice package (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Calmar Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2026-2029 operating budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of the 2026-2029 Operating Budget

The Calmar Town Council approved the revised 2026-2029 Operating Budget and directed administration to use the associated tax rates for the tax rate bylaw. The motion was carried unanimously at the special meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted 2026-2029 Operating Budget with revised budget and tax rates (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Calmar council will discuss several items including a new Bylaw Officer bylaw, a rescinding bylaw, and approval of a 2025 operating surplus transfer. They will also consider a library board appointment, a protection of privacy act update, and an RCMP community priorities plan. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Bylaw #2026-04 to establish a Bylaw Officer position
• Bylaw #2026-07 to rescind a previous bylaw
• Discussion on council remuneration
• 2025 Operating Surplus Transfer (amount not specified)
• RCMP Community Priorities Plan

Council approved the transfer of $1.6M from the 2025 operating surplus to multiple reserves, including $1.22M for roads. They also hired TAXervice for property tax arrears recovery, passed a new Bylaw Enforcement Officers bylaw, and appointed a Library Board member.

• Approved TAXervice for municipal tax arrears recovery (unanimous)
• Reinstated $100/month Deputy Mayor compensation as of Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw #2026-04 Bylaw Enforcement Officers (unanimous)
• Appointed Elma Schumacher to Library Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Directed Mayor to sign RCMP Priority Report and invite Inspector Samotej (unanimous)
• Transferred $1.6M from 2025 operating surplus to various reserves (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 19-26, 2026 as National Volunteer Week (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Committee of the Whole to April 27, 2026 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Calmar Committee of the Whole will review council remuneration and the resolution register. It will receive presentations on asset management and a discussion of the 2026 capital budget. Department reports from the CAO, Planning, Corporate Services, Enforcement, Emergency Management, Public Works, Economic Development, Recreation, Family & Community Support Services, and Growth will also be presented.

• Council remuneration review
• Resolution register review (2025 and 2026 resolutions)
• Asset Management presentation (AM PRESENTATION #2 2026)
• Capital Budget discussion (10 Capital Budget.pdf and related guidelines)
• Department reports from multiple municipal departments

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda as presented (CR-2026-03-0006). A resolution register was moved to the next Committee of the Whole meeting (CR-2026-03-0007). Both items were carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:37 pm.

• Adopted agenda (CR-2026-03-0006) – carried
• Moved resolution register to next meeting (CR-2026-03-0007) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The March 16 regular council meeting will address routine business such as the consent agenda, public hearings, and council reports. It will discuss a geese‑deterrent plan for Southbridge. Financial agenda items include the municipal tax recovery process and the transfer of the 2025 operating surplus.

• Geese Deterrent in Southbridge – discussion only
• Municipal Tax Recovery Process
• 2025 Operating Surplus Transfer
• Consent Agenda
• Public Hearings

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda as presented. It directed administration to examine amending the Park Bylaw to address geese deterrent issues in Southbridge. It also instructed administration to clarify aspects of the municipal tax recovery process and related fees. A proposal to transfer operating surplus reserves was tabled for later consideration.

• Adopted agenda (R-2026-03-0074) – Carried
• Approved consent agenda (R-2026-03-0075) – Carried
• Directed administration to study park‑bylaw amendment for geese deterrent (R-2026-03-0076) – Carried
• Directed administration to clarify tax recovery process and fee issues (R-2026-03-0077) – Carried
• Tabled operating surplus reserve transfers until after Committee of the Whole – Tabled

Regular Council Meeting

The Calmar Town Council will review several agenda items, including a request to waive a returned item fee, the 2026 parade schedule, and an update to the Economic Development Strategy. The meeting also includes readings of various bylaws and a discussion of Master Plan funding for 2026. Public hearings and a closed session are scheduled as part of the agenda.

• 2026 Parade Schedule
• Request to Waive Returned Item Fee
• Economic Development Strategy – update
• Master Plan Funding – 2026
• 2026-04 – Bylaw Officers Bylaw First Reading

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, including the first reading of Bylaw #2026-04. It approved a $2,000 rental agreement for the Program Centre, waived a $35 returned‑item fee, and directed registration for four community parades. The council also launched a bylaws education campaign, hired Peak Play Consulting for a pump‑track design, and authorized $25,000 for extra Master Plan scope.

• Adopted agenda (R-2026-03-0056) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items, including Bylaw #2026-04 first reading (R-2026-03-0057) – carried
• Approved $2,000 rental amount for Program Centre, 8 weeks (R-2026-03-0058) – carried
• Waived $35 returned item fee (motion passed in consent agenda) – carried
• Directed registration for St Albert, Leduc Rodeo, Spruce Grove, and Devon parades (R-2026-03-0064) – carried
• Ordered a comprehensive bylaws education campaign via website, Chronicle, and social media (R-2026-03-0067) – carried
• Engaged Peak Play Consulting for pump‑track construction design (R-2026-03-0070) – carried
• Approved $25,000 additional scope of work for Master Plan funding (R-2026-03-0072) – carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Calmar Committee of the Whole will meet to hear RCMP highlights and priorities, review welcome bag plans, and discuss the Economic Development Committee. Additional topics include an events and attendance strategy and soccer field maintenance. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• RCMP 2025 Highlights and 2026 Priorities – discussion
• Welcome Bags – discussion only
• Economic Development Committee – discussion only
• Events & Attendance Strategy – discussion
• Soccer Field Maintenance – discussion only

The council adopted the amended agenda (CR‑2026‑02‑0002) and added a new pump‑track discussion item. It approved a recess from 15:15 to 15:25, directed administration to place the welcome‑bags item on the next meeting agenda, and continued discussion on economic‑development initiatives. The council entered closed session at 14:20 (CR‑2026‑02‑0004) and resumed the regular meeting at 15:14 (CR‑2026‑02‑0005).

• Adopted agenda (CR‑2026‑02‑0002) – carried
• Added new item “6 D Pump track discussion” to agenda – carried
• Approved recess from 15:15 to 15:25 – carried
• Directed administration to add welcome bags item to next meeting – carried
• Continued discussion on economic development initiatives – carried
• Entered closed session at 14:20 (CR‑2026‑02‑0004) – carried
• Resumed regular meeting at 15:14 (CR‑2026‑02‑0005) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Calmar regular council meeting on February 17, 2026 includes a consent agenda, public hearings, and several policy items. A key decision is the motion to rescind Bylaw 2026‑05 that established the Calmar & District Recreation Advisory Board. The council will also review a daycare development permit, adopt new policies on recreational trails and technology, and discuss the RCMP cost‑funding model.

• Daycare Development Permit (agenda item 7.a)
• Rescinding Bylaw 2026‑05 – Calmar & District Recreation Advisory Board (agenda item 8.a)
• Policy & Bylaw Committee Bylaw 2026‑06 (agenda item 8.b)
• Recreational Trail Development Policy 2026‑119 (agenda item 8.c)
• Technology Policy 2026‑121 (agenda item 8.d)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, approving several policy and bylaw first readings and adopting the Recreational Trail Development and Technology policies. It appointed new ARB officials for 2026 and directed the town to enter a natural‑gas contract with AB Munis. The council also voted to dissolve the 39/20 Alliance and investigate the disbursement of its remaining funds.

• Adopted agenda (R-2026-02-0042) – CARRIED
• Approved consent agenda items including meeting minutes and bylaw first readings – CARRIED
• Adopted Policy #2026-119 – Recreational Trail Development (amended) – CARRIED
• Adopted Policy #2026-121 – Technology Policy – CARRIED
• Appointed ARB officials for 2026 (Chairman Raymond Ralph, Clerk Gerryl Amorin, Panelists) – CARRIED
• Voted to dissolve the 39/20 Alliance and investigate remaining fund distribution – CARRIED
• Directed Administration to enter AB Munis natural‑gas contract starting March 2026 – CARRIED
• Scheduled Arena Task Force for a special council meeting on March 9, 2026 – CARRIED

Regular Council Meeting

The Calmar Town Council meeting will review several bylaws, including a temporary borrowing bylaw and a designated officers bylaw. New business items include an update on a seniors' club grant, the dissolution of the Recreation Board, and fee reduction requests from local societies. Financial agenda items cover the 52 Street and 52 Avenue Capital Project and a Westview Drive extension. A closed‑session discussion will address a development matter protected under the Access to Information Act.

• Bylaw #2026-01 – Temporary Borrowing
• Bylaw #2026-02 – Designated Officers Bylaw
• 52 Street and 52 Avenue Capital Project
• Westview Dr. Extension
• Dissolution of Calmar Recreation Board

Council adopted the agenda, consent agenda and previous meeting minutes. It passed the Temporary Borrowing and Designated Officers bylaws to third reading. The Council dissolved the Calmar Recreation Board and directed Administration to proceed with Option 3 for the 52 Street and 52 Avenue capital project. Additional actions included fee waivers for community groups and directives for new committees and policies.

• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (CARRIED)
• Bylaw #2026-01 Temporary Borrowing given third reading (CARRIED)
• Bylaw #2026-02 Designated Officers given third reading (CARRIED)
• Calmar Recreation Board dissolved with immediate effect (CARRIED)
• Proceed with Option 3 for 52 Street and 52 Avenue project (CARRIED)
• Waived Program Centre rental fees for Conjuring Creek Music Society (CARRIED)
• Policy and Bylaw Committee to discuss creation of Community Enhancement Committee (CARRIED)
• Policy and Bylaw Committee to investigate donation policy by end of June (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Calmar will hold a special council meeting on January 20, 2026 in a hybrid format. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, delegations, unfinished business, and a Land Use Bylaw Workshop under bylaws or policies. Additional items are new business, financial matters, and a closed session. No specific proposals or attachments are listed.

• Land Use Bylaw Workshop (item 5.a)
• Call to Order (item 1)
• Adoption of Agenda (item 2)
• New Business (item 6)
• Financial (item 7)

The council adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Councillor Carnahan. No other substantive items, bylaws, policies, or financial decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Calmar Town Council will adopt three bylaws: Temporary Borrowing (Bylaw #2026-01), Designated Officers (Bylaw #2026-02), and Fees and Charges (Bylaw #2025-11). Unfinished business includes a Library Board appointment, a grant to the Calmar Library, and an Enterprise Resources Planning item. New business items are discussion‑only topics on the council strategic plan, welcome bags, and an infrastructure reserve breakdown.

• Bylaw #2026-01 – Temporary Borrowing
• Bylaw #2026-02 – Designated Officers
• Bylaw #2025-11 – Fees and Charges
• Library Board Appointment
• Grant to Calmar Library

The council adopted a 40% transportation, 20% water, 20% sanitary and 20% storm‑water split for the existing infrastructure reserve. It also directed administration to contract an ERP solution without the mass‑notification module. The mayor was instructed to seek proposals for a new strategic plan for the town.

• Approved 40% transportation, 20% water, 20% sanitary, 20% storm‑water split for infrastructure reserve (carried)
• Directed administration to enter ERP contract without mass‑notification module (carried)
• Re‑appointed Tracy Blush to the Library Board for a three‑year term (carried)
• Authorized granting the library autonomy and removal from municipal department effective Jan 1 2027 (carried)
• Gave Bylaw #2026‑01 Temporary Borrowing first reading (carried)
• Gave Bylaw #2026‑02 Designated Officers first reading (carried)
• Gave Bylaw #2025‑11 Fees and Charges second reading as amended (carried)
• Gave Bylaw #2025‑11 Fees and Charges third reading as amended (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will convene in Council Chambers on January 14, 2026, to review department reports, discuss unfinished business, and consider Bylaw 2025-11 regarding user fees.

• Bylaw 2025-11 User fees
• Department Overviews
• Financial reports
• Growth Report
• Closed Session

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda as presented and moved the user‑fees discussion to after department presentations. The meeting recessed at 2:52 pm, reconvened at 3:00 pm, and adjourned at 5:23 pm. No other decisions or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Moved user fees discussion to after department presentations (carried)
• Recessed at 2:52 pm (carried)
• Reconvened at 3:00 pm (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:23 pm (carried)