Claresholm public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The council will vote on the 2025 interim operating and capital budget, give first reading to Bylaw #1795 (nomination deposit requirements) and Bylaw #1796 (subdivision and development authority), and consider continuing the free public swim initiative. Other decisions include updating the surveillance camera policy and passing motions for the 2025 municipal election. Delegations from the Claresholm Public Library Board and Child Care Society Board will also speak.
- 2025 Interim Operating and Capital Budget (request for decision)
- Bylaw #1795 – Nomination Deposit Requirements Bylaw (first reading)
- Bylaw #1796 – Subdivision and Development Authority Bylaw (first reading)
- Free Public Swim Initiative – consideration for 2024 and 2025
- Policy 5.3.15 update – Surveillance Camera Policy
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear from the RCMP on Q2 crime statistics and from the Oldman River Regional Services Commission on a fee increase. Decisions include adopting two borrowing bylaws for 2025, responding to STARS funding request, and considering requests from the skatepark association, museum, and fire department. Council will also discuss options for the 2025 municipal election and review the October financial report.
- Borrowing Bylaw 1793 (2025 BMO operational borrowing) and Bylaw 1794 (2025 AMSC operational borrowing) – all readings
- Q2 2024 RCMP crime statistics for Claresholm
- Oldman River Regional Services Commission fee increase proposal
- Request for decision on Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP) grant for website upgrades
- Claresholm Skatepark Association phase 2 land allocation request
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Claresholm Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the second and third readings of Bylaw #1791 regarding a Land Use Bylaw amendment. The meeting also includes annual reports from STARS and the Claresholm & District Museum.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Land Use Bylaw Amendment #1791
- Request for decision on Red Apple closure
- Land inquiry for Skatepark Phase 2
- 2025 Annual Membership Contribution Fee Increase from Oldman River Regional Services Commission
- Museum Storage Building Proposal response
Organizational Council Meeting
The Organizational Council will consider the proposed committee organization and structure for 2024. It will approve the regular meeting dates for 2025. The council will appoint a deputy mayor for 2025 and pass annual motions to designate the municipal office and a financial institution.
- Adopt proposed committee organization and structure (see 2024 Board Committee Listing)
- Approve regular meeting dates for 2025 (see 2025 Meeting Dates and 2025 Calendar)
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2025 (see Deputy Mayor 2025)
- Annual motion to designate municipal office (see Annual Motions)
- Annual motion to designate financial institution (see Annual Motions)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Claresholm Council will hear presentations from the Rowan House Society and the Claresholm and District Museum. The body will also consider requests for decisions regarding community tree grants and local holiday events.
- Museum Storage Building Proposal from Claresholm and District Museum
- Edible Trees – Bark Park Board Letter of Support
- Treemendous Communities Tree Grant
- Old Fashioned Christmas proposal
- Financial statements of operations for August and September 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Claresholm Town Council will meet to adopt the September 23, 2024 minutes and consider several action items, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, a review of the Willow Creek Regional ICF, and a proposed organizational restructuring for town departments.
- Bylaw No. 1791: Land Use Bylaw No. 1525 Amendment
- Bylaw No. 1792: Willow Creek Regional ICF Review Bylaw
- Proposed organizational structure for town departments
- Tax Recovery Auction request
- Pine Place Lots appraisals
Regular Council Meeting
The Claresholm Town Council will review several requests for decision, including the renewal of the ATCO franchise agreement and the 2025 ATCO franchise fee. It will also consider the Fortis electricity franchise fee, a letter of support for Western Fine Meats' expansion, and a request for traffic lights at Highway 520 and Highway 2. Additional items include ice fee matters for the Claresholm Minor Hockey program and a support request for the Junior A Thunders hockey liquor sales.
- ATCO Franchise Agreement Renewal (request for decision)
- 2025 ATCO Franchise Fee (request for decision)
- Fortis Electricity Franchise Fee (request for decision)
- Letter of Support – Western Fine Meats Expansion (request for decision)
- Traffic lights at Highway 520 and Highway 2 (request for decision)
Regular Council Meeting
The September 9 council meeting will conduct second and third readings of Bylaw #1788 (Unsightly Premises and Property Standards), Bylaw #1789 (Land Use Bylaw No. 1525 amendment for lots 17‑19, Block 17), and Bylaw #1790 (Cemetery). A public hearing on the Bylaw #1789 amendment is also on the agenda. Additional items include letters of support for Western Fine Meats and the Seniors Social Centre, and a fire engine update.
- Bylaw #1788 – Unsightly Premises and Property Standards – 2nd & 3rd readings
- Bylaw #1789 – Land Use Bylaw No. 1525 amendment (lots 17‑19, Block 17) – public hearing and 2nd & 3rd readings
- Bylaw #1790 – Cemetery Bylaw – 2nd & 3rd readings, includes fee comparison and contract schedule
- Letter of Support – Western Fine Meats
- Letter of Support – Seniors Social Centre
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Claresholm Council will conduct a public hearing and consider several bylaw amendments. The meeting includes discussions on property standards, land use re-zoning, and cemetery fee increases.
- Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw #1781 (Evolution Area Structure Plan)
- 1st reading of Bylaw #1788 regarding Unsightly Premises & Property Standards
- 1st reading of Bylaw #1789 for Land Use Bylaw Amendment (subdivision re-zone of Lots 17-19 Block 17 Plan 147n)
- Bylaw #1790 to update and increase Cemetery Bylaw fees
- Application for donation from Wandering Willows Fundraising Society
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Claresholm council will review routine financial reports, government correspondence, and board minutes. The meeting includes a request for direction to authorize the employment of peace officers and an information brief on a new fire engine delivery. These items address local law enforcement capacity and emergency response readiness. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed.
- Request for direction to authorize employment of peace officers
- Information brief on fire engine delivery update
- Review of government correspondence including Canada Community Building Fund
- Requests for decision on golf club support letter and fire department tournament prize donation
- Review of financial report and council committee minutes