Strathcona County public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council passed Bylaw 12-2023 to allow non-tax supported debt for the Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply project. Several community grants were approved via the consent agenda, and changes to the 2023 budget meeting schedule were adopted.
- Approved Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply debt (6-3)
- Approved $4,500 for Josephburg Agricultural Society (8-0)
- Approved $825 for Alberta Seniors United Now Society (8-0)
- Approved $6,375 for Edmonton Movie Club (8-0)
- Approved $12,975 for Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped (8-0)
- Approved $7,375 for Strathcona County Robotics Association (8-0)
- Approved $3,275 for Trinity Baptist Church of Sherwood Park (8-0)
- Approved $5,025 for Antler Lake Uncas Community League (8-0)
Council Meeting
Council approved a bid to host the 2026 Alberta Summer Games with a $1.9 million budget increase from municipal reserves. They also authorized an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund and approved several budget amendments.
- Approved bid to host 2026 Alberta Summer Games and $1.9M budget increase (8-1)
- Approved application for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund (9-0)
- Approved $270,000 budget increase for Transit Workforce Management Software (9-0)
- Approved appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as external auditor (9-0)
- Approved $2,500 for The Friends of Blackfoot Society memorial plaque (9-0)
- Approved $1,200 for Cooking Lake Airport Condominium Association (9-0)
- Directed Administration to report on broadband and cellular service improvements (9-0)
- Approved first reading of Bylaw 30-2023 to create three new zoning districts (5-4)
Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee meeting consisted primarily of reports for discussion and information updates. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.
- Adopted the July 11, 2023 meeting agenda (8-0)
- Approved the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Requested comparative booking rates for Festival Place versus Dow Centennial
Council Meeting - Special
Council met in a closed session to discuss a hydrogen update protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Following the session, Council voted to keep the discussion and related enclosures confidential and directed Administration to take specific steps outlined in the confidential record.
- Adopted the July 11, 2023 Special Council agenda (8-0)
- Approved meeting in private for FOIP protected matters (8-0)
- Approved creating a confidential enclosure for the Hydrogen Update and directed Administration to take steps outlined in that enclosure (8-0)
Council Meeting
Council approved a revised project scope for the Pointe-aux-Pins Acres agricultural facility and increased funding for creek erosion mitigation. The body also approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements and a new asset management policy.
- Approved revised project scope for Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, including concrete arena floor and removal of campground (7-2)
- Approved $400,000 increase for Lakeland Village Creek Erosion Mitigation project (9-0)
- Approved Consolidated Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved Asset Management Policy SER-014-005 (9-0)
- Passed Bylaw 15-2023 to enact Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Task Force (9-0)
- Passed Bylaw 26-2023 amending honoraria for public members of Council Committees (9-0)
- Endorsed Councillor Robert Parks to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (9-0)
- Approved letter of support for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in Alberta (9-0)
Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee received reports on the Community Safety and Well-being Strategy, Project TENSOR East, and transportation infrastructure. Updates were also provided regarding the Strathcona County Robotics Association and the Heartland Housing Foundation. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Adopted June 27, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Council Meeting
Council authorized the Mayor to sign the 2023-2029 RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan and approved three bylaws regarding developer off-site levies. The board also allocated priority funds to the Men’s Shed Strathcona County and the South Cooking Lake Community League.
- Approved 2023-2029 RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan (9-0)
- Approved Bylaw 23-2023 Ardrossan Off-Site Levy (9-0)
- Approved Bylaw 24-2023 Urban Services Area/Country Residential/Rural Road Off-Site Levy (9-0)
- Approved Bylaw 25-2023 North of Yellowhead Off-Site Levy (9-0)
- Approved $5,000 from Council Priority Funds for Men’s Shed Strathcona County (9-0)
- Approved $10,000 from Council Priority Funds for South Cooking Lake Community League (9-0)
- Approved 2023/2024 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities (9-0)
- Approved acquisition and loan of youth and professional artworks (9-0)
Priorities Committee Meeting
The Priorities Committee recommended that Council approve five specific RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities for 2023/2024. The committee also received updates on the Agriculture Master Plan, a cat shelter pilot project, and local arts and culture activities.
- Recommended approval of 2023/2024 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities (9-0)
- Adopted June 13, 2023 meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
Council Meeting
Council authorized a Water Supply Agreement with Properties of Northern Bear Inc. and approved significant amendments to the 2023 Capital Budget. Administration was also directed to create new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area. Several budget reallocations and community fund expenditures were approved via the consent agenda.
- Authorized Water Supply Agreement with Properties of Northern Bear Inc. (8-0)
- Directed administration to create new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area (8-0)
- Increased 2023 Capital Budget planned spend by $167,774,825 (8-0)
- Released $15,650,489 from 19 projects across multiple capital budgets (8-0)
- Closed 15 projects and released $3,094,474 from multiple capital budgets (8-0)
- Approved $562,880 reallocation from Utility Wastewater to Utility Solid Waste Reserve
- Approved $863,083 reallocation from Utility Water to Utility Stabilization Reserve
- Approved $3,725 for Fultonvale Parents Group and $1,900 for Glory Lutheran Church