Sturgeon County, AB

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Council Budget Meeting

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Special Council Meeting

Council will consider formally declaring an agricultural disaster for Sturgeon County due to wet conditions during the 2026 growing season. If approved, the County would request additional financial support from the provincial and federal governments for affected agricultural producers.

• Declaration of Agricultural Disaster for Sturgeon County — recommended motion to declare a disaster and seek government aid
• Attachments include a Condition Statement Tool Report and a GOA Agriculture and Irrigation moisture update

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Regular Council Meeting

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Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee is discussing and recommending approval of several draft land management policies, including Land Transactions, Leases and Licenses of Occupation, Road Closure, and Road Licence policies, as well as a proposed Bylaw 1720/26. The committee will also consider a new Municipal Asset and Neighbourhood Naming Policy and receive an update on council motions. Approval of these items would send them to the full Council for final adoption.

• Recommend approval of Land Transactions Policy, Leases and Licenses of Occupation Policy, Road Closure Policy, Road Licence Policy, and Bylaw 1720/26
• Recommend rescission of Environmental Reserve – Lease or Purchase Policy, Municipal Reserve – Lease or Purchase Policy, and Municipal Reserve – Cemetery Policy (dating from 1999-2001)
• Recommend approval of new Municipal Asset and Neighbourhood Naming Policy
• Receive Council Motion Tracker update for July 2, 2026
• Adoption of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive an informational presentation from the Realtors Association of Edmonton. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a confidential project update.

• Presentation by the Realtors Association of Edmonton
• Closed session regarding a confidential project update

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the June 16 minutes. It received a Realtors Association of Edmonton presentation as information. The committee entered a closed session at 11:00 a.m., exited at 12:10 p.m., and recorded the confidential project update as information while keeping the material confidential. The meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 88/26) – carried unanimously
• Adopted June 16 minutes (Motion 89/26) – carried unanimously
• Received Realtors Association presentation as information (Motion 90/26) – carried unanimously
• Moved to closed session at 11:00 a.m. (Motion 91/26) – carried unanimously
• Moved out of closed session at 12:10 p.m. (Motion 92/26) – carried unanimously
• Received confidential project update as information (Motion 93/26) – carried unanimously
• Confirmed confidentiality of the project update (Motion 94/26) – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 p.m. (Motion 95/26) – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider approving $1.1 million in community capital grants from the Community Enhancement Reserve, including $450,000 for Riviere Qui Barre Agricultural Society, $400,000 for West Sturgeon Agricultural Society, and $250,000 for West Sturgeon People Aging in Place. They will also vote on a bylaw amendment to add EV charging fees, fund a $120,000 Waste Management Master Plan, and approve $75,000 for a traffic impact study in the Industrial Heartland. Other items include a refusal of property tax penalty relief for tax roll 3024001, an update on the Town of Gibbons viability review, and several policy reviews.

• $1.1M in community capital grants to three organizations
• Bylaw 1718/26 to amend fees for EV charging
• $120,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve for Waste Management Master Plan
• $75,000 from Network Reserves for Industrial Heartland Traffic Impact Study
• Refusal of property tax penalty relief for roll 3024001

The council approved a $825,000 allocation from the Municipal Tax Stabilization Reserve to fund signalization at the Highway 643, Highway 38 and Township 570 intersection. It also adopted funding for a waste‑management master plan, a traffic‑impact study, and several community grants, while cancelling $820.21 in property‑tax penalties. The 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw was passed at third reading, and a report on employee remote‑work options was ordered. All decisions were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved $825,000 for signalization at Highway 643/38 (4‑2)
• Approved $75,000 for a Traffic Impact Study of the Industrial Heartland (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 for a Waste Management Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved three community capital grants totaling $1,100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $820.21 property tax penalties for tax roll 3024001 (6‑1)
• Defeated request to cancel 2025‑2026 property tax penalties for tax roll 3024001 (1‑6)
• Passed Bylaw 1718/26 (2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw) at third reading (6‑1)
• Ordered a report on employee remote and hybrid work arrangements by Nov 10 2026 (5‑1)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will review the proposed 2027-2029 Capital Budget Report, including a status update on 2026 projects, proposed studies and plans, lifecycle and enhancement projects, and council budget requests. The committee may endorse certain budget requests for administrative analysis and costing before the next meeting.

• Review of 2027-2029 Capital Budget Report with multiple attachments
• Consideration of proposed studies and plans for inclusion in 2027 Operating Budget
• Endorsement of Council Budget Requests for administrative analysis
• Adoption of March 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of capital program prioritization and scoring (Attachment 7)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is reviewing several land redistricting requests and updating waste management regulations. The body is also discussing the reallocation of $750,000 for intersection signalization and the feasibility of expanding broadband fibre to Sturgeon Valley Estates.

• Proposed $750,000 from Municipal Infrastructure Reserve for signalization at Highways 643 and 38
• Redistricting bylaws for Morinville Colony, Dynamic Demolition and Recycling, and Prairie Gardens
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1709/26 regarding Waste Management Regulations
• Repeal of the Sierra Ridge and Riverside Springs Off-Site Levy Bylaw
• Up to $20,000 for broadband fibre design for Sturgeon Valley Estates

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports on local ecological health and police activity. The primary financial decision involves a proposed increase to the per capita contribution for STARS Air Ambulance.

• Proposed $12,000 annual increase to STARS Air Ambulance contribution starting in 2027
• Ecological health presentation regarding Redwater Recreation Area wildfire
• Quarterly crime statistics and updates from Morinville RCMP
• Quarterly crime statistics and updates from Redwater RCMP
• Quarterly crime statistics and updates from Fort Saskatchewan RCMP

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on the Morinville Colony redistricting bylaw and vote on second and third readings for the Pinnacle Village outline plan and redistricting. They will also consider a $1.5 million temporary loan from reserves for the County Centre security and customer service upgrades, adopt a new parks strategy, and review EV charging station usage.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1712/26 – Morinville Colony Land Use Bylaw amendment
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1710/26 – Pinnacle Village outline plan and redistricting
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1700/25 – resource extraction regulations amendment
• Approval of $1,500,000 temporary financing from Tax Stabilization Reserve for County Centre security and customer service upgrades
• Adoption of Sturgeon County Parks Strategy (2026) for planning purposes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from ATCO on the Yellowhead Pipeline Project, including details from the project team. No formal decisions are expected beyond receiving the information.

• ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project presentation at 2:00 p.m.
• Attachments include presentation materials and brochure from ATCO

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is receiving updates on the Privacy Management Program and Economic Innovation and Growth activities. A presentation on the West Coast Oil Pipeline is scheduled. The meeting will also go into closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss an Assessment Model Review and Major Assessment Complaint Update.

• Privacy Management Program Update (information)
• Economic Innovation and Growth Activity Update (information)
• West Coast Oil Pipeline Presentation (information)
• Closed session: Assessment Model Review and Major Assessment Complaint Update

Regular Council Meeting

At this regular meeting, Council will hold public hearings on two bylaws: one amending waste management regulations in the Land Use Bylaw, and another for the Pinnacle Village Outline Plan and redistricting. They will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and conduct routine procedural items.

• Public hearing at 1:00pm on Bylaw 1709/26 to amend waste management regulations
• Public hearing at 1:30pm on Bylaw 1710/26 for Pinnacle Village Outline Plan and redistricting
• Adoption of April 28, 2026 regular council meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will continue a public hearing on Bylaw 1700/25 to amend land use regulations for resource extraction. They will also discuss the 2025 audited financial statements showing a $9.7M operating surplus, approve a subsidized dust suppression program with additional costs, and consider closing a portion of Range Road 222. Other items include responding to Alexander First Nation's addition-to-reserve proposal and adopting a management plan for Sandy Lake Wilderness Area.

• Continuation of public hearing on Bylaw 1700/25 – Resource Extraction Regulations
• 2025 audited financial statements: $9.7M operating surplus transferred to tax stabilization reserve
• Subsidized dust suppression program approved, with $35,848.80 for additional locations
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1694/25 to close and dispose of a portion of Range Road 222
• Mayor authorized to send letter on Alexander First Nation’s Addition to Reserve proposal

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive the 2025 Protective Services Summary and a Fire Apparatus Rollover Review as information. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a Joint Use Planning Agreement under advice from officials. A letter from the Town of Gibbons on regional collaboration is also on the agenda.

• 2025 Protective Services Summary (information only)
• Fire Apparatus Rollover Review (information only)
• Closed session: Joint Use Planning Agreement
• Letter from Town of Gibbons re regional collaboration
• Adoption of minutes from April 14 and 17 meetings

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet in closed session to receive a presentation from Edmonton Airports representatives. The session is closed under the Municipal Government Act and Access to Information Act due to potential harm to business interests and intergovernmental relations. No other public business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Edmonton Airports presentation with board chair and VP Air Services

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to resource extraction regulations, then vote on multiple land-use bylaw amendments, including waste management rules and redistricting for Morinville Colony and Pinnacle Village. They will also approve $318,443 in capital grants and $101,260 in operating grants to community groups, set the 2026 taxation rates, and adopt a whistleblower policy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1700/25 — Resource Extraction Regulations amendment to Land Use Bylaw
• Community Capital Grants: $318,443 funded from Community Enhancement Reserve
• Community Operating Grants: $101,260 from 2026 Operating Budget
• Three readings of Bylaw 1711/26 — 2026 Taxation Rates
• First reading of Bylaw 1709/26 — Waste Management Regulations amendment

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Alberta Capital Airshed on air quality, review the 2025 Municipal Election Report, and discuss correspondence from the Gibbons/Bon Accord Food Bank about increasing community need, along with letters from the Minister of Municipal Affairs on fire services training grants, assessment review, and Bill 28.

• Alberta Capital Airshed presentation on air quality
• 2025 Municipal Election Report received as information
• Letter from Gibbons/Bon Accord Food Bank requesting increased support
• Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs re: 2026 Fire Services Training Program Grant
• Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Bill 28 and assessment review model

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda and minutes, and hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1694/25 for the closure and disposal of a portion of Range Road 222. It will consider second and third readings of several bylaws, including Bylaw 1682/25 for redistricting NE‑31‑54‑26‑4 and debenture bylaws for 2026 capital projects. The council will also approve a $75 million funding package for Industrial Heartland infrastructure and a $1.4 million Calahoo Wetland Project, and discuss tax‑rate options, fire‑services agreements, and an emergency communications system.

• $75 million funding approved for Industrial Heartland infrastructure (Bylaw 1702/26, 1703/26, 1704/26)
• $1.4 million approval for the Calahoo Wetland Project under the Wetland Replacement Program
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1682/25 to redistrict portion of NE‑31‑54‑26‑4
• Second and third readings of Debenture Bylaws 1702/26, 1703/26, and 1704/26 for 2026 capital projects
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1694/25 for closure and disposal of a portion of Range Road 222

Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved several bylaws, including Bylaw 1682/25 and Bylaws 1702‑1704, with Bylaw 1703/26 passing 6‑1. The council approved the 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan, a $75 million funding package for Industrial Heartland infrastructure, and related cost‑contribution agreements. Additional approvals included a 2026 tax‑rate bylaw, a $1.4 million Calahoo Wetland Project, a public notification system using Everbridge, and renewal of fire‑services agreements.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 70/26) – unanimous
• Approved Bylaw 1682/25 (second and third readings, Motions 72/26 & 73/26) – unanimous
• Approved Bylaws 1702/26, 1703/26, 1704/26 (second and third readings, Motions 74/26‑79/26) – 1703/26 passed 6‑1, others unanimous
• Approved 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan (Motion 82/26) – 5‑2
• Approved $75 million funding for Industrial Heartland infrastructure (Motion 83/26) – unanimous
• Authorized Cost Contribution Agreements for Industrial Heartland (Motion 84/26) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Taxation Rates Bylaw with specified rate changes (Motion 80/26) – unanimous
• Approved $1.4 million Calahoo Wetland Project (Motion 87/26) – unanimous

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, then consider several reports. It will recommend that Council approve the Sturgeon County Parks Feasibility Study and the Sandy Lake Wilderness Area Concept Plan and Natural Area Management Plan for planning purposes. The 2025 Year in Review Report will be received as information, and a presentation from the Northern Lights Library System will be accepted as information.

• Recommendation to Council to approve Sturgeon County Parks Feasibility Study for planning purposes
• Recommendation to Council to approve Sandy Lake Wilderness Area Concept Plan and Natural Area Management Plan for planning purposes
• Receipt of the 2025 Year in Review Report as information
• Acceptance of Northern Lights Library System presentation as information

The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended that the Sandy Lake Wilderness Area Concept Plan and Natural Area Management Plan be approved by Council for planning purposes. It also unanimously recommended the Sturgeon County Parks Feasibility Study for council approval and received the 2025 Year in Review Report and a library system update as information.

• Recommended Sandy Lake Wilderness Area Concept Plan and Natural Area Management Plan for council approval (unanimous)
• Recommended Sturgeon County Parks Feasibility Study for council approval (unanimous)
• Received Sturgeon County 2025 Year in Review Report as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Northern Lights Library System presentation as information (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the February 5, 2026 minutes. It will recommend the municipal Whistleblower Policy and Procedure to council for approval and receive the Whistleblower Administrative Procedure as information. The committee will also recommend the Governance Framework Review Terms of Reference to council for approval and receive a Council Motion Tracker update as information.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt February 5, 2026 minutes as presented
• Recommend Whistleblower Policy to council for approval
• Receive Whistleblower Administrative Procedure as information
• Recommend Governance Framework Review Terms of Reference to council for approval

The Governance and Council Services Committee adopted its agenda and the February 5, 2026 minutes, both unanimously. It recommended the Whistleblower Policy to Council for approval and received the Whistleblower Administrative Procedure as information, each unanimously. The committee also recommended the Governance Framework Review Terms of Reference to Council and received the Council Motion Tracker Update as information, all unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Whistleblower Policy to Council for approval (unanimous)
• Received Whistleblower Administrative Procedure as information (unanimous)
• Recommended Governance Framework Review Terms of Reference to Council (unanimous)
• Received Council Motion Tracker Update as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will convene on March 10, 2026, to adopt minutes, receive information on local RCMP detachment priorities, and review a presentation from CanWest Solar Development Corporation regarding a proposed solar project.

• Adoption of February 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Presentation by CanWest Solar Development Corporation
• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the February 24, 2026 minutes, both unanimously. It received the CanWest Solar Development Corporation presentation and quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater, and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments as information, each carried unanimously. The Lacombe Research and Development Centre support request letter was accepted as information, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented – carried unanimously
• Adopted February 24, 2026 minutes – carried unanimously
• Received CanWest Solar presentation as information – carried unanimously
• Received Morinville RCMP quarterly update as information – carried unanimously
• Received Redwater RCMP quarterly update as information – carried unanimously
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP quarterly update as information – carried unanimously
• Accepted Lacombe Research and Development Centre support request letter as information – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider several land use bylaw amendments and a new public sponsorship policy. The meeting includes a presentation on the Town of Gibbons viability review and a discussion on 2026 RCMP policing priorities.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 1698/25 to redistrict portions of 30-56-26-4 from Agriculture to Direct Control District 25
• Bylaw 1701/25 to redistrict a portion of NE-13-54-25-W4M for Century Hills
• Bylaw 1700/25 regarding Heidelberg Resource Extraction regulations
• Bylaw 1708/26 to repeal the Sierra Ridge and Riverside Springs Off-Site Levy Bylaw
• Approval of a new Public Sponsorship Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda and February 24 minutes unanimously. It defeated the second reading of Bylaw 1701/25 to amend the Century Hills Outline Plan, with a 1‑6 vote. The council approved first readings of Bylaw 1700/25 and Bylaw 1708/26, the Public Sponsorship Policy, and RCMP community policing priorities for 2026, all unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Century Hills Outline Plan as information (unanimous)
• Defeated second reading of Bylaw 1701/25 (1‑6 vote)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1700/25 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1708/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Sponsorship Policy (unanimous)
• Approved RCMP community policing priorities for 2026 (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and receive reports on capital planning. The body will review a 2025 capital recap and a 2026 capital project update.

• Appointment of Capital Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2025 Capital Recap
• Review of 2026 Capital Project Update
• Postponement of May 14, 2026 meeting to June 24, 2026

The committee adopted its agenda and appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as Chair and Councillor Matthew McLennan as Vice Chair. The November 5, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. The Capital Planning and Updates report was received as information, and the May 14, 2026 meeting was postponed to June 24, 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Matthew McLennan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Capital Planning and Updates report as information (unanimous)
• Postponed May 14, 2026 meeting to June 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will meet on February 24, 2026, to adopt the minutes from the previous meeting and review an overview of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and Intermunicipal Development Plan.

• Adoption of February 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Review of Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Committee of the Whole meeting at Sturgeon County Centre

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the February 10 minutes unanimously. Council accepted the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and Development Plan Overview Report as informational. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and Development Plan Overview Report as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Land Use Bylaw enforcement (Bylaw 1697/25) and on redistricting NE‑31‑54‑26‑4 (Bylaw 1682/25). It will consider the second and third readings of Bylaw 1668/24, which proposes redistricting a portion of NW‑17‑54‑26‑4 for a Chadi Pit resource extraction project. The council will also decide on a response to the Village of Alberta Beach’s request for a separate mutual‑aid agreement. Finally, administration will be directed to report on electric‑vehicle charging station usage and revenue generation in Q2 2026.

• Public Hearing – Bylaw 1697/25 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 Part 4 Enforcement (1:00 p.m.)
• Public Hearing – Bylaw 1682/25 – Redistricting NE‑31‑54‑26‑4 from C1 and AG to I1 and AG (1:30 p.m.)
• Bylaw 1668/24 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 – Redistricting NW‑17‑54‑26‑4 for Chadi Pit resource extraction – second and third readings
• Response to Village of Alberta Beach request for mutual‑aid agreement (continue existing agreement with Lac Ste. Anne County)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Usage and Revenue Generation report request (Q2 2026)

The council adopted the agenda and the February 10 minutes unanimously. A second‑reading motion for Bylaw 1668/24 was defeated unanimously. Council also voted to continue mutual‑aid assistance with Lac Ste Anne County and to have administration report on EV charging station usage and revenue in Q2 2026. Closed‑session actions and the meeting adjournment were approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 50/26) – carried unanimously
• Adopted February 10, 2026 minutes (Motion 51/26) – carried unanimously
• Defeated second reading of Bylaw 1668/24 (Motion 52/26) – carried unanimously
• Approved response to continue mutual‑aid assistance via existing agreement (Motion 53/26) – carried unanimously
• Directed administration to report on EV charging station usage and revenue (Motion 54/26) – carried unanimously
• Moved to closed session for CAO performance evaluation (Motion 55/26) – carried unanimously
• Moved out of closed session (Motion 56/26) – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 59/26) – carried unanimously

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2026 Committee meeting. It will then receive three informational updates: a River Valley Alliance 2026 shareholder presentation, a Financial Systems Modernization Project update for Q1 2026, and a Small Business Incentive Program update. Each item will be considered with a motion to accept the presentation as information.

• River Valley Alliance 2026 Shareholder Update presentation
• Financial Systems Modernization Project Q1 2026 update
• Small Business Incentive Program update
• Adoption of the February 10, 2026 agenda
• Adoption of the January 27, 2026 Committee minutes

The council unanimously adopted the February 10 agenda and the January 27 meeting minutes. They accepted the River Valley Alliance shareholder update, the Financial Systems Modernization Project update, and the Small Business Incentive Program update as informational items. The meeting was adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

• Adopted February 10 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted River Valley Alliance update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Systems Modernization Project update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Small Business Incentive Program update as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and consent items, including a $618.03 property‑tax refund. It will hold public hearings on three bylaws that propose closing portions of Range Road 230, Township Road 553A and Range Road 222A, and on a Century Hills land‑use amendment. Business items include a $200,000 allocation for a Heartland Strategic Potable Water and Partnership Plan, a review of the Town of Gibbons’ viability, and the first‑through‑third readings of a fees‑bylaw amendment. The council will also direct staff to engage Alberta on improvements to the Highways 38/643/570 intersection.

• Bylaw 1674/25 – Close a portion of Range Road 230 (public hearing at 1:00 p.m.)
• Bylaw 1693/25 – Close and align portions of Township Road 553A (Boysdale Road) and Range Road 222A (Lamoureux Drive) (public hearing at 1:30 p.m.)
• Bylaw 1701/25 – Century Hills land‑use amendment redistricting (public hearing at 2:00 p.m.)
• Bylaw 1706/26 – Amendment to 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw – first through third readings
• Allocate up to $200,000 from the Heartland Investment Attraction Reserve for the Heartland Strategic Potable Water and Partnership Plan

The council adopted the meeting agenda with an added item on electric‑vehicle charging stations. It approved a $618.03 property‑tax refund and agreed to participate in the provincial viability review of the Town of Gibbons. Administration was directed to allocate up to $200,000 from the Heartland Infrastructure and Attraction Reserve for a strategic potable water plan. A first reading was given to Bylaw 1698/25 to re‑district land from Agriculture to Direct Control District 25.

• Adopted agenda with item 8.1 on EV charging station usage (unanimous)
• Approved $618.03 tax refund for Tax Roll 2781000 (unanimous)
• Agreed to take part in Town of Gibbons viability review (unanimous)
• Directed administration to analyze implications of a possible Gibbons dissolution (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $200,000 from Heartland Infrastructure and Attraction Reserve for water plan (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary administrative support to Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1698/25 – land‑use amendment re‑districting (unanimous)
• Noted future motion on EV charging station usage report for February 24 meeting (notice of motion)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee met on February 5, 2026. It approved the 2026 mandate letters for the Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee. The committee also recommended the Public Sponsorship Policy to Council for approval and received the Public Sponsorship Administrative Directive as information. Routine business included adopting the agenda, adopting the May 22, 2025 minutes, and a closed‑session discussion of the Chief Administrative Officer performance‑evaluation process.

• Approval of 2026 mandate letters for seven advisory boards and committees
• Recommendation of the Public Sponsorship Policy to Council for approval
• Adoption of the meeting agenda as presented
• Adoption of May 22, 2025 Governance and Council Services Committee minutes
• Closed‑session planning for the CAO annual performance‑evaluation process

The Governance and Council Services Committee adopted its agenda and the May 22, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved the 2026 mandate letters for seven advisory boards and recommended the Public Sponsorship Policy to Council. The committee entered and exited a closed session and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Council Motion Tracker update as information (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 mandate letters for seven advisory boards (unanimous)
• Recommended Public Sponsorship Policy to Council (unanimous)
• Received Public Sponsorship Administrative Directive as information (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for CAO performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will conduct public hearings regarding the closure of a portion of Township Road 555 and a land use amendment for resource extraction. The body will also consider debenture bylaws for 2026 capital projects and road infrastructure requests.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 1690/25 to close a portion of Township Road 555
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 1668/24 to redistrict land to Resource Extraction Direct Control District 3
• First readings of Debenture Bylaws 1702-26, 1703-26, and 1704-26 for 2026 capital projects
• Proposed first reading of Bylaw 1694/25 to close and dispose of a portion of Range Road 222
• Discussion on variable speed limits for Range Road 235 (Lily Lake Road)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved first readings of Bylaws 1702/26, 1703/26 and 1704/26 for 2026 capital projects. Additional actions included approving a $12,000 regional partnership allocation and authorizing engagement with Prairie Gardens on land‑use zoning.

• Adopted agenda with added items 6.1 and 6.2 (Carried Unanimously)
• Adopted consent agenda items (minutes, contract report, lawsuit update) (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1702/26 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1703/26 (Carried; In favour: 6, Opposed: 1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1704/26 (Carried; In favour: 6, Opposed: 1)
• Approved $12,000 (2026) regional partnership allocation, $8,000 (2027) and $4,500 (2028) (Carried; In favour: 6, Opposed: 1)
• Authorized Administration to engage Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm on land‑use zoning (Carried Unanimously)
• Moved to closed session (Carried Unanimously)