Fort Macleod public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Proposed Land Use Bylaw 2000 and matters regarding the horse paddock. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a land sale.
- Proposed Land Use Bylaw 2000
- Horse Paddock discussion and lease
- In camera discussion regarding a land sale (FOIP Section 16)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2000, a new Land Use Bylaw. They will also consider a fee waiver request from Holy Cross Parish for community hall rental, and discuss the 2025 provisional operating budget and capital budget approval. The meeting includes consent agenda items, committee reports, and in-camera sessions on personnel and land sale.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 2000: New Land Use Bylaw
- Holy Cross Parish community hall rental fee waiver request
- 2025 Provisional Operating Budget
- 2025 Capital Budget Approval
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will discuss the draft Capital Budget for 2025. The meeting also includes unfinished business regarding the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP).
- Draft Capital Budget 2025
- Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
- In camera discussion regarding a land sale
- In camera discussion regarding legal matters
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Fort Macleod Council will meet to review Bylaw 2000, a proposed new Land Use Bylaw, and receive a quarterly report from the local RCMP detachment.
- Bylaw 2000: New Land Use Bylaw (First Reading)
- Fort Macleod RCMP: Quarterly Report
- Approval of Council meeting minutes
- Payables Report November 15, 2024
- Prime Ministers Awards for Teaching Excellence
Committee of the Whole
The Fort Macleod Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss the 2025 provisional operating budget and the 2025 draft capital budget. These items are being presented by the Director of Finance and Director of Operations, respectively.
- 2025 Provisional Operating Budget review with attached documents
- 2025 Draft Capital Budget review with attached capital budget report and workbook
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council will hold public hearings on multiple items, including a proposed land-use bylaw amendment for the Macleod Landing rezone (Bylaw 1992) and the removal of a municipal reserve designation. The council will also consider second and third readings of bylaws for property assessment sub-classes (Bylaw 1988) and business licenses (Bylaw 1987). Other business includes a year-to-date revenue and expenditure report, the Safe Community Task Force terms of reference, and a closed session regarding a land sale.
- Public Hearing: Removal of municipal reserve designation at Macleod Landing
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1992 Land Use Bylaw amendment for Macleod Landing rezone (multiple parcel redesignations)
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 1988 establishing property assessment sub-classes
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 1987 updating the Business License Bylaw
- Discussion of Crowsnest Pass Headwaters and ORRSC 2025 membership fees
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance & Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will discuss the Preliminary Capital Budget using the Draft Capital Budget Workbook presented by Wally Ola, Director of Operations. It will also consider two FOIP Section 16 items: a legal matter and a land sale, each with public comments. Standard procedural items such as call to order and agenda approval are also on the agenda.
- Preliminary Capital Budget – Draft Capital Budget Workbook (Council.pdf)
- Legal – FOIP Section 16
- Land Sale – FOIP Section 16
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council meeting will include a public hearing on Bylaw 1988 concerning property assessment sub‑classes. It will also consider amendments to Bylaw 1987 for business licenses, a subdivision extension request for Rosewood Villa (2020‑0‑165), and a request to discharge a caveat for the China City development. A delegation from Crowsnest Pass Headwaters will present its report.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 1988: Property Assessment Sub‑Classes
- Amended Bylaw 1987: Business Licenses
- Extension Request for Subdivision 2020‑0‑165 (Rosewood Villa)
- Request to Discharge Caveat for China City
- Crowsnest Pass Headwaters delegation presentation
Organizational Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Organizational Council will consider appointments to several boards and committees, filling the vacancies listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, an in‑camera personnel matter under FOIP Section 17, and confirmation of council meeting dates for 2024‑2025. No other substantive items are noted.
- Built Heritage Advisory Board – 2 vacancies (architect/designer and contractor)
- Diversity & Inclusion Committee – 10 vacancies for two‑year terms
- Environment Committee – unlimited vacancies for two‑year terms
- Family & Community Support Services Board – 4 vacancies (including youth appointee)
- Fort Macleod Library Board – 5 vacancies for three‑year terms
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a Stormwater Management Plan and the future of the airport. The body is also considering an amendment to the business license bylaw regarding pawn shops.
- Stormwater Management Plan presentation by MPE Engineering
- Airport Future and Advisory Committee discussion on lot modifications
- Bylaw 1987: Business License amendment for pawn shops
- Collective Agreement Negotiating Committee
- In camera discussion regarding a land sale
Regular Council Meeting
The council will conduct second and third readings on Bylaw 1989 to redesignate a commercial/general parcel (Lot 12, Block 423, Plan 92B-LUD) to residential. It will also hold second and third readings on Bylaw 1983 amending Waste Management Schedule B. New business includes advertising a public hearing for municipal reserve disposal at Macleod Landing, a first reading of Bylaw 1992 to rezone multiple parcels at Macleod Landing, a first reading of Bylaw 1988 on property assessment sub‑classes, and a discussion of the City of Lethbridge physician recruitment initiative.
- Bylaw 1989 LUB redesignation CG to R – 2nd & 3rd reading (Lot 12, Block 423, Plan 92B-LUD)
- Bylaw 1983 Waste Management Schedule B – 2nd & 3rd reading
- Advertise public hearing for Municipal Reserve Disposal – Macleod Landing
- Bylaw 1992 LUB amendment – rezoning multiple parcels at Macleod Landing – 1st reading
- Bylaw 1988 Property Assessment Sub‑Classes – 1st reading
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Fort Macleod Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use amendment for multi-unit residential and public institutional zoning. The meeting also includes discussions on theatre renovations and solar project intervenor status.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 1984: LUB Amendment R to R-MU & R to PI
- First reading of Bylaw 1989: LUB Amendment CG to R (Lot 12 Block 423, Plan 92B)
- Bylaw 1996: ICF Revision for Willow Creek Regional ICF
- Delegation from Empress Theatre Society regarding theatre renovations
- Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee recommendation on Jumbo Solar Project intervenor status
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider three new business items: an arena project, a physician recruitment initiative, and a regional collaboration with Alberta SouthWest. Each item will be presented by the relevant staff members for discussion. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Arena – presentation by Director of Community Services and Recreation & Facilities Foreman
- Physician Recruitment – presentation by CAO and Director of Community Services
- Alberta SouthWest Regional Collaboration – draft project summary attached
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council will review and vote on several items, including the second and third reading of Bylaw 1969 to close Perkins Street. It will also hear the first reading of Bylaw 1984 proposing rezoning of residential land to multi‑unit and public institutional uses. Additional agenda items include a fee waiver request for an Empress Theatre and library fundraiser, a draft terms of reference for an Inclusion and Diversity Committee, and the 2025 ATCO Gas franchise fee. Public safety updates will be provided through the RCMP quarterly report.
- Bylaw 1969: Perkins Street Road Closure (2nd & 3rd reading)
- Bylaw 1984: Rezoning Residential to Residential Multi‑Unit & Residential to Public Institutional (1st reading)
- Fee waiver request for Empress Theatre & Fort Macleod Library fundraiser
- Draft Terms of Reference for Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- 2025 ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. franchise fee
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several second quarter administrative reports from various departments. The agenda also includes a request for comment regarding Beyer Feeders Ltd. and discussions on parade invitations.
- NRCB Request For Comment: Beyer Feeders Ltd.
- CAO Quarter 2 Report
- Director of Finance Quarterly Report to Council June 2024
- Director of Operations Final Second Quarter Report
- Director of Community & Protective Services Quarter 2 Report
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Waste Management Bylaw. Additionally, council will review a request from the National Police Federation concerning Bill 11 resolutions.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1983 Waste Management Amendment Schedule B
- Unfinished Business: National Police Federation Request regarding Bill 11 Resolutions
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 10 Year Capital Plan cash flow. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a National Police Federation request and the Safe Community Task Force.
- 10 Year Capital Plan – Cash Flow
- National Police Federation Request: Bill 11 Resolutions at Alberta Municipalities
- Safe Community Task Force
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a third reading of the Animal Control Bylaw 1979. Discussion includes a non-residential tax incentive application for Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange and several library budget and impact reports.
- Bylaw 1979: Animal Control (Third Reading)
- Non-Residential Tax Incentive Application: Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange
- Chinook Arch Library Board: Impact Report & Audited Financials
- Library 2024 Budget Review
- Youth Powwow Donation Request
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council will hold public hearings regarding a residential to commercial rezoning and an updated animal control bylaw. Additionally, the council will consider a waste management amendment and a donation request from the Granum & District Canada Day Society.
- Bylaw 1982: Land Use Amendment rezone Residential to Commercial Central
- Bylaw 1979: Animal Control (including urban beekeeping and hen applications)
- Bylaw 1983: Waste Management amending Bylaw 1974 Schedule B
- Granum & District Canada Day Society donation request
Regular Council Meeting
The council will swear in Councillor Jeemeet Patel following the 2024 municipal by-election. Agenda items include the award of a waste management contract and updates to the recreation and town facility rental fee schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on 9th Street lots for sale and an NRCB request regarding Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.
- Waste Management Service Provider RFP contract award
- 2024-2025 Recreation & Town Facility Rental Fee Schedule
- Swearing-in of Councillor Jeemeet Patel
- 9th Street lots for sale
- NRCB Request For Comment: Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will discuss a water licence agreement and a letter addressed to small licence holders. The committee also scheduled in-camera sessions regarding a land sale, legal matters, and local public body confidences.
- Water Licence Agreement discussion
- In-camera discussion regarding a land sale
- In-camera discussion regarding legal matters
- In-camera discussion regarding local public body confidences
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2024 operating budget and a three-year operating plan. The agenda also includes Bylaw 1981 regarding 2024 mill rates and a land use amendment for residential to commercial conversion. Other items include policy updates for airport rentals and curb stops.
- Bylaw 1981: 2024 Mill Rates
- 2024 Operating Budget and 3 Year Operating Plan
- Bylaw 1982: Land Use Amendment (Residential to Commercial Central)
- NRCB Request For Comment: Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.
- Airport Event Rental Policy update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a review of the Animal Control Bylaw. Members will also discuss future uses for the airport and hold in-camera sessions regarding a land sale and legal matters.
- Animal Control Bylaw 1979 review
- Future use of the airport
- Land Sale (In Camera)
- Legal matters (In Camera)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and quarterly administrative reports from various departments. The agenda also includes discussions on the Clean Energy Improvement Program and the adoption of Bylaw 1981 regarding 2024 mill rates.
- Bylaw 1981: 2024 Mill Rates
- 2023 Audited Financial Statements presentation
- Clean Energy Improvement Program discussion
- Assessment Roll Summary delegation
- Land sale discussions (In Camera)
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will review draft financial statements and a proposed fee schedule for municipal buildings and recreational facilities. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions regarding legal matters and a land sale.
- Review of 2023 Draft Financials
- Discussion of Recreational Facility & Municipal Buildings Fee Schedule 2024-2025
- In-camera discussion regarding Legal (FOIP Section 27)
- In-camera discussion regarding Land Sale (FOIP Section 16)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several financial matters including surplus allocations, tax incentives, and foundation requisitions. The meeting also includes discussions on intermunicipal recreation funding and community event rental reductions.
- Intermunicipal Recreation Funding Agreement
- Willow Creek Foundation 2024 Requisition
- 2024 Non-Residential Tax Incentives
- 2023 Surplus Allocation
- Community Event Rental Reduction Requests
Committee of the Whole
The committee will discuss the 2024 draft operational budget, including mill rate and assessment growth reports. The agenda also includes presentations regarding RCMP community policing priorities and STARS.
- 2024 Draft Operational Budget review
- RCMP community policing priorities presentation
- STARS presentation
- Review of 2024 mill rate dashboard and assessment growth
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several new business items including a regional stormwater management plan and a gopher control policy. Delegations are scheduled to present regarding STARS and the 7 Generations Indigenous Housing project.
- 7 Generations Indigenous Housing affordable housing project delegation
- STARS delegation
- Willow Creek Regional Waste Management Services Requisition
- Gopher Control Policy review
- Regional Stormwater Management Plan draft discussion
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee will review the Strategic Action Plan and discuss a new gopher control policy. The agenda also includes announcements for upcoming community meetings and the town's 150th anniversary celebration.
- Strategic Action Plan Review
- Gopher Control Policy discussion
- Town Hall & Community Conversation on March 13, 2024
- Future use of Fort Macleod Airport meeting on March 25, 2024
- 150th Anniversary Celebration from June 28 to July 1
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council will hear delegations regarding the Jumbo Solar Project and the RCMP pre-charge process. Council is also scheduled to discuss new policies for contaminated sites remediation and asset retirement obligations. Other items include updates on waste management and the 2024 by-election.
- Objections to Neoen application for Jumbo Solar Project
- Remediation of Contaminated Sites Policy (ADM 41)
- Asset Retirement Obligations Policy (ADM 42)
- Waste Management submission and survey
- 2024 By-Election update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review an economic development strategy proposal. The meeting also includes discussions regarding clean energy surveys, contaminated sites, and asset management retirement obligations.
- Economic Development Strategy Proposal
- Clean Energy Improvement Program Survey
- Contaminated Sites Policy
- Asset Management Retirement Obligation Policy
- Land Sale (In Camera)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider public hearings regarding two road closure bylaws. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on water utility services, snow removal, and encroachment policies.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1969 Road Closure (Perkins Street & Manning Avenue)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1978 Road Closure (Macleod Landing)
- Bylaw 1980: Water Utility Services Bylaw (1926 Amendment)
- Northback: Coal Exploration Program Update
- Jumbo Solar With Storage Project update
Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole
The Finance & Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will discuss the Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions regarding legal and personnel matters.
- Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program presentation
- In-camera session regarding local public body confidences
- In-camera session regarding legal matters
- In-camera session regarding personnel
Regular Council Meeting
The Fort Macleod Council will review several new business items including a revised purchasing policy and 2024 grants to organizations. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Animal Control Bylaw 1979 and updated Terms of Reference for Mayors & Reeves.
- ADM06 Purchasing Policy Revision
- 2024 Grants to Organizations
- Bylaw 1979 Animal Control Bylaw
- Mayors & Reeves: Terms of Reference 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Pathway Master Plan and Bylaw 1926 regarding water services. The agenda also includes a review of the purchasing policy and an introduction of the new Director of Operations.
- Introduction of Wally Ola, Director of Operations
- Review of Purchasing Policy
- Discussion of Pathway Master Plan
- Bylaw 1926: Water Services Bylaw
- In-camera discussions regarding land sale
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear a delegation regarding drought and water preservation. Additionally, the meeting includes a request for a rental fee waiver for Hockey Through the Ages and several quarterly administrative reports.
- Delegation: Calgary Climate Hub regarding Drought & Water Preservation
- New Business: Rental Fee Waiver Request for Hockey Through the Ages
- Administrative Report: CAO Quarter 4 Report 2023
- Administrative Report: Finance Quarterly Report December 2023
- Administrative Report: Community & Protective Services Quarterly Report