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Flagstaff County public meetings in 2024

20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council holds public hearing on electoral boundaries bylaw 08-24

The Flagstaff County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 08-24, which would change electoral boundaries. The council will also consider several municipal services policy updates, a haying tender for the regional airport, and an environmental reserve easement. Funding requests from Flagstaff Family and Community Services for a caravan and from the Iron Creek Museum for log hall restoration are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts electoral boundaries bylaw and approves funding requests

Council gave final reading to Electoral Boundaries Bylaw 08/24, establishing electoral boundaries and councillor numbers. It also approved funding for the FCSS Caravan project ($38,325), Iron Creek Museum restoration ($10,000), and several policy updates. The meeting included a public hearing with no public attendees or objections.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Agricultural Service Board

Board will consider the 2025‑2029 Agricultural Service Board grant application

The Flagstaff County Agricultural Service Board will approve the agenda and minutes, hear the Agriculture Department report, and discuss several program updates. Key business items include reviewing a grant application for the 2025‑2029 period, a membership request for the AG FOR LIFE program, and a briefing on Bill C‑293. The meeting also includes a round‑table discussion and correspondence items on regional agricultural issues.

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✓ Decided: ASB recommends $2,500 annual Ag for Life funding to Council

The Agricultural Service Board approved several recommendations to Flagstaff County Council, including a $2,500 annual grant to Ag for Life starting in 2025, and endorsed the 2025-2029 Strategic Agricultural Priorities. The board also directed staff to prepare information on the ALUS program for potential administration, and approved writing letters of concern regarding AgKnow funding and Bill C-293. All motions carried unanimously.

Sterling Room of the Administration Building
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider 2025 contracted gravel haul and unloading tender

The Flagstaff County Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive delegations, and discuss several business items. Items include a procedural bylaw, the 2025 regular council meeting schedule, a joint use and planning agreement, tax cancellations, a CCBF grant, and a tender for contracted gravel haul and unloading for 2025. Committee reports, correspondence, information items, and a closed‑session FOIP discussion are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $983K gravel haul tender, adopts procedural bylaw

Council awarded the 2025 contracted gravel haul and unloading tender to People's Trucking Ltd. for $983,000 plus GST, and gave final reading to Bylaw 09/24 regulating council proceedings. It also approved a 3-year business support hub program, a marketing phase for the FDI strategy, and cancelled $149,772.48 in taxes and penalties for various energy companies.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Fri Nov 1, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider Village of Forestburg request to acquire land

The Flagstaff County Council is meeting to discuss a request from the Village of Forestburg to acquire land. The meeting also includes a closed session under FOIP Section 27.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County approves land acquisition for Forestburg road and storm pond

Flagstaff County Council approved the Village of Forestburg's request to acquire land for road development and a storm pond. The meeting included a closed session to discuss privileged information, which lasted from 9:07 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the open portion of the minutes.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · Wednesday, 23 October 2024 - Immediately following the Organizational Meeting

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council to discuss 2025 business plan and budget draft

Council will review the first draft of the 2025 Business Plan and Budget, including proposed MSI-LGFF grant allocations. The meeting also includes discussions on franchise fees and the extension of an assessment agreement.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County approves 2025 operating budget of $28.01M

Council approved the 2025-2028 Business Plan and Budget, including a 2025 operating budget of $28,014,150. Other key actions included extending a property assessment contract and approving the sale of various used equipment.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Organizational Meeting

Flagstaff County holds organizational meeting to elect leadership

The council is meeting to elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve and administer oaths of office. The body will also appoint board and committee representatives and elect ASB leadership.

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✓ Decided: Kroetch elected Reeve, Shield Deputy Reeve for 2024-25

The organizational meeting appointed Don Kroetch as Reeve and Howard Shield as Deputy Reeve for the 2024-2025 term, both by acclamation. Council reconfirmed the Code of Conduct and appointed numerous board and committee representatives, including the Agricultural Service Board chair and vice-chair. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Flagstaff County reviews proposed changes to electoral boundaries

Flagstaff County Council holds a special meeting to review proposed changes to its electoral boundaries bylaw. The council will consider two versions of the bylaw, which propose either five or seven divisions for councillors. No decisions are listed on the agenda; only discussion and review of documents.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5-division electoral boundary bylaw first reading

Council gave first reading to Electoral Boundaries Bylaw 08/24 (Version 1) establishing five divisions based on balanced population and five councillors, carried 5-2. Earlier motions for a seven-division version, a five-division version, and keeping seven divisions with no changes were all defeated. A motion to rescind the earlier defeated five-division motion was carried.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County to review electoral boundary options

Council will discuss the Electoral Boundary Review Project, including concept maps for 5 and 7 divisions. The meeting also includes a public auction for the 2024 tax sale and reviews of municipal service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 gravel tendering, appoints development officer

Flagstaff County Council approved tendering for the 2025 contracted gravel haul and stockpile project, appointed Karen Burnand as Development Officer, and renewed the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with MD of Provost for five years. Council also approved the Electoral Boundary Review public participation plan and scheduled an open house and special meeting. A tax sale auction sold one property and authorized tax forfeiture for another unsold property.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Agricultural Service Board

Agricultural Service Board to review invasive species funding and weed control

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss the Leafy Spurge Program and a funding request from the Alberta Invasive Species Council. The board will also review reports from the agricultural department and various correspondence items regarding weed regulations.

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✓ Decided: Ag board recommends $2,000 annual funding for invasive species council

The Agricultural Service Board recommended Flagstaff County Council provide up to $2,000 annually starting in 2025 to support the Alberta Invasive Species Council, funded by municipal taxes. The board also recommended adjusting the Leafy Spurge Program helicopter cost-share from 50/50 to 75/25 (County/Landowner) for 2025 to encourage participation. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

Flagstaff County Administration Building
Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to set reserve bids for 2024 tax sale

Flagstaff County Council will meet to determine reserve bids for the 2024 tax sale and consider a land acquisition request from the Village of Forestburg. The meeting also includes a request for financial assistance from the Iron Creek Museum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $566,000 gravel purchase and sets tax sale reserve bids

Flagstaff County Council approved the purchase of up to 30,000 tonnes of gravel from McNabb Construction for $566,000, funded by reserves. They also set reserve bids for six tax sale parcels, requested more information from the Village of Forestburg regarding a land acquisition, and approved correspondence items. The meeting included a closed session.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council to review multiple policies and grant requests

Council will discuss a comprehensive policy update review and the introduction of a new budget management policy. The meeting also includes decisions on tourism assistance grants and a request to cancel a tax penalty.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County approves $226,000 tractor purchase and updates multiple policies

Council approved the purchase of a 2024 John Deere tractor and adopted several revised and new administrative policies. The board also awarded a $3,000 tourism grant to the Iron Creek Flying Club while denying another grant request and a tax penalty cancellation.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council discusses municipal services, bylaws, and departmental updates

The Council will review several municipal service items including dust suppressant policy revisions and infrastructure tenders. The meeting also includes discussions on new bylaws regarding enforcement officers and land agreements, alongside various departmental and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County Council approves infrastructure tenders and new bylaws

Flagstaff County Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a $110,000 concrete floor replacement and two bridge culvert replacements. Council also passed new bylaws regarding bylaw enforcement officers and the Intermunicipal Assessment Review Board. Additionally, they approved an ERP system upgrade and updated signing authority policies.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed May 8, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council discusses budget amendments and tax rate bylaw

The Council is reviewing several financial items including 2024 budget amendments and a proposed tax rate bylaw. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal services, departmental updates, and various community reports.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County council passes 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and amends budgets

Flagstaff County Council approved amendments to the 2024 and 2025 budgets, including an increase in 2024 operating expenses to $27,392,450 and capital expenditures to $7,057,700. Council gave three readings and passed Bylaw 04/24, the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw. Council also approved the purchase of three 2025 graders, a backup pump electrification project for the Hamlet of Strome Water Treatment Plant, and several proclamations and appointments. The meeting included a closed session under FOIP Section 24.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Apr 10, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County reviews 2025 budget planning and infrastructure tenders

The Council will review results from the 2025 Business Plan and Budget public participation plan. The agenda also includes reviewing crushing tenders, equipment purchases, and a request for support regarding an industrial subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects road recovery project for Forestburg South Road in 3-3 tie

Flagstaff County Council rejected a proposal to proceed with a road recovery project on Forestburg South Road after a 3-3 vote, opting instead to maintain the road as is until 50% of its surface deteriorates. The council approved three major contracts for gravel crushing and equipment purchases totaling over $1.9 million. Additionally, the council approved tourism grants, historical society funds, and letters of support for regional economic and infrastructure initiatives.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council to continue 2023 annual program assessments

The Special Council meeting includes presentations regarding the continuation of 2023 annual program assessments. These discussions cover protective services, regional programs, agriculture services, and transportation.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County council heard 2023 program reviews ahead of 2025 budget planning

Council held a special meeting on April 3, 2024, where department managers presented 2023 annual program assessments to prepare for 2025 budget planning. The only recorded decision was approving the meeting agenda as presented. No other motions, votes, or substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Mar 27, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council reviews 2023 financial statements and annual program assessments

The Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2023 financial statements. Additionally, the body will review several annual program assessments covering various county departments.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County approves 2023 audited financial statements

Council approved the 2023 audited financial statements after receiving a clear report from the auditor. The board also provided support for a regional airport collaboration and a community caravan project grant.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council reviews road policies and equipment purchases

The council will discuss revisions to the road classification and level of service policy. The agenda also includes proposals for purchasing a highway tractor and a wheel loader, as well as bridge replacement. Additionally, the council will review updates to the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves bridge replacement, new vehicles, and revised road policy

Flagstaff County Council approved the replacement of Bridge file #01459 for an estimated $944,000 and accepted quotes for a new highway tractor and wheel loader. The council also adopted a revised Road Classification and Level of Service Policy, rescinding the previous Dust Suppressant Policy. Additionally, the 2024 revision to the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan was approved, and a complaint regarding unauthorized gate use was denied enforcement action.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Agricultural Service Board

Review of 2023 agricultural season and provincial resolutions

The Agricultural Service Board will review the 2023 season and receive updates from the Battle River Research Group. The meeting includes a discussion on Alberta Ag and Irrigation Crop Assurance programming and a review of policy AG 001.

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✓ Decided: Agricultural Service Board approves agenda, minutes, and correspondence

The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from December 11, 2023, and several items of correspondence. Members reviewed the 2023 season and discussed updating Policy AG 001 regarding quorum requirements.

Sterling Room of the Administration Building
Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council discusses budget, fees, and community grants

The Council will review the 2025 Business Plan and Budget Public Participation Plan and a 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw. Discussion items include a public hearing for the Killam IDP, various community services grant applications, and updates on municipal services.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County cancels $3.06M in Sanling Energy taxes due to receivership

Flagstaff County Council cancelled $3,059,305.40 in unpaid 2018-2023 taxes and penalties for Sanling Energy Ltd due to receivership. Council gave final approval to the Town of Killam and Flagstaff County Intermunicipal Development Plan (Bylaw 02/24) and the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 03/24). Council approved purchasing a used tractor up to $350,000 from Fleet Management reserves and declined a request to renew the Strome Fire Station lease to keep the space for County use. Council also set 2024 grant budgets and approved specific community and tourism grants.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building
Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council discusses development plans and municipal services

The Council will review the Killam Intermunicipal Development Plan at its first reading. Other agenda items include discussions on utility bylaws, bridge maintenance tenders, and property purchase offers.

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✓ Decided: Flagstaff County Council approves utilities bylaw and bridge maintenance contract

Council passed the Utilities Bylaw 01/24 and awarded a $281,000 bridge maintenance contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. The board also approved the sale of two used graders and a tax payment agreement with CLEO Energy Corp.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building