Sturgeon County public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider three motions: to adopt the meeting agenda, to adopt the November 26 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes, and to accept the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information. Each motion will be voted on during the meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the December 10 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt the November 26 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Accept the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information
• Adjourn the December 10 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on December 10, 2024, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They accepted the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss a Disaster Recovery Program Update, and the discussion was kept confidential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with added closed session item (unanimous)
• Adopted November 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for Disaster Recovery Program Update (unanimous)
• Kept closed session discussion confidential (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider approving contracts for gravel supply and water, amending fire service agreements, and setting up the 2025 municipal election. A public hearing is scheduled for a land-use bylaw change.

• Award 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract to Auger Sand and Gravel Inc. ($596,250)
• Award 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract to Lafarge Canada ($482,500)
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 1660/24 redistricting 25018 Highway 37
• Authorize execution of Town of Legal West and South Water Supply Agreements
• Give second and third reading of Bylaw 1663/24 for 2025 municipal election

Council approved two gravel supply contracts, gave final readings to the 2025 election bylaw, authorized agreements with neighboring towns, and approved a notice of intention to expropriate land for a pedestrian bridge. A public hearing on a rezoning application was held, but no decision was recorded in the minutes. Council also directed administration to prepare an updated cost assessment for Villeneuve fencing options.

• Approved 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract for Legal Stockpile to Auger Sand and Gravel Inc. ($596,250, unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract for Villeneuve Area to Lafarge Canada ($482,500, unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1663/24 (2025 election matters, unanimous)
• Appointed Jesse Sopko as Returning Officer and Melodie Steele as Substitute Returning Officer for 2025 election (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Fire Services Agreement Amendments with Town of Gibbons and Town of Morinville (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Peace Officer Jurisdiction Agreement with Town of Morinville (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Expropriate Land for Starkey Road Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway Project (6-1)
• Directed Administration to prepare updated cost assessment for Villeneuve fencing and landscaping options (5-2)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss public relations sponsorship allocations and review a meeting follow-up action list. The committee will also seek to adopt the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting.

• Council Common Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List dated October 22, 2024
• Adoption of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved two allocations from the Council Common Public Relations Budget: $10,890 for staff appreciation and $7,535 divided equally between two food banks. The committee also received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,890 for Sturgeon County staff appreciation (unanimous)
• Approved $7,535 divided equally between Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank and St. Albert Community Village and Food Bank (unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft Agriculture Master Plan, review the 2024 Audit Service Plan, and receive quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater, and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments.

• Draft Agriculture Master Plan presentation
• 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation
• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update

The Committee of the Whole accepted all presented items as information, including the Draft Agriculture Master Plan, 2024 Audit Service Plan, Safe Communities Facilitator update, and quarterly RCMP updates from Morinville, Redwater, and Fort Saskatchewan detachments. It also accepted annual updates from the Community Services Advisory Board and Transportation Advisory Committee. The only action beyond receiving information was referring the Transportation Advisory Committee's recommendations to administration to identify budgetary implications for Council in Q1 2025. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted Draft Agriculture Master Plan as information (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 Audit Service Plan as information (unanimous)
• Received Safe Communities Facilitator update as information (unanimous)
• Received Morinville RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Redwater RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Services Advisory Board 2024 annual update as information (unanimous)
• Referred Transportation Advisory Committee recommendations to administration for budgetary implications (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several bylaws and policy motions. Key items include second and third readings of the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw, a $25,000 allocation for a hydrogen‑fueled electric power Level 3 charging‑station project, and approval of council remuneration, technology allowance, and election bylaws. The council will also refuse a $1,806.29 utility charge cancellation request and appoint public members to boards and committees.

• Bylaw 1659/24 – 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw – second and third readings
• Refuse utility charge cancellation request for Account 08155.020 ($1,806.29)
• Approve Sturgeon County participation and $25,000 allocation for Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Level 3 Charging Station project
• Approve Council Remuneration and Business Expense Policy and Council Technology Allowance Policy
• First reading of Bylaw 1663/24 – Election Bylaw

Sturgeon County Council approved the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 1659/24) after second and third readings, with Councillor McLennan opposed. Council also agreed to participate in the Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Project and allocated $25,000 from existing 2024 energy pilot funds. Utility penalties of $753.62 were cancelled, but a request to cancel $1,806.29 in utility charges was defeated. Council approved new policies on council remuneration and technology allowances, gave first reading to the Election Bylaw, and appointed public members to boards and committees.

• Approved Bylaw 1659/24 (2025 Fees and Charges) second reading (5-1)
• Approved Bylaw 1659/24 third reading (5-1)
• Defeated motion to refuse cancelling $1,806.29 utility charges (1-5)
• Cancelled $753.62 in penalties on Utility Account 08155.020 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Community Building Roundtable Event Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Project (4-2)
• Authorized $25,000 for Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Project from 2024 budget (4-2)
• Approved Council Remuneration and Business Expense Policy as amended (5-1)

Council Budget Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will adopt the meeting agenda and then review the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget. Items include a utility service rate review, a financial overview, operating service enhancements, capital committee recommendations, and financial options and considerations. The council will discuss these items before any motions to approve the budget.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget package
• Utility Service Rate Review
• Operating Service Enhancements
• Capital Committee Recommendations
• Financial Options and Considerations

Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets as amended, including several new positions and projects, and approved in principle the multi-year financial forecasts. A finance capacity position was defeated, and a $3 million debt reallocation was approved. The meeting was a budget session with multiple motions, all recorded with vote tallies.

• Approved 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets as amended (6-1)
• Approved $6M Financial System Modernization (6-1)
• Approved Digital Services Capacity Advancement temp position $199,936 (5-2)
• Approved Service Desk Capacity Strengthening position $100,677 (4-3)
• Approved SharePoint Capacity Strengthening position $132,952 (4-3)
• Approved Communications Capacity Strengthening position $110,306 (4-3)
• Defeated Finance Capacity Strengthening position $144,275 (2-5)
• Approved $3M debt reallocation from General Operating Reserve (6-1)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider and vote on the Century Hills Outline Plan and the associated Bylaw 1648/24. The agenda also includes adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar, several land‑use and road closure bylaws, a new fees bylaw, a leash‑area designation for Bellerose Park, and a request for participation in a hydrogen‑fueled Level 3 charging station project. Closed‑session discussion will address a procurement for the Process Water Initiative, and the council will be directed to study possible amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw and a historic designation for Victoria Trail Bridge.

• Approve Century Hills Outline Plan and second/third readings of Bylaw 1648/24
• Second and third readings of Road Closure Bylaw 1646/23 for Block 3 Plan 866 CG, Alcomdale
• First reading of Bylaw 1660/24 to redistrict Highway 37 from Agriculture to Industrial Unserviced
• First reading of Bylaw 1659/24 establishing 2025 Fees and Charges
• Designate Bellerose Park as a designated leash area

Council approved Stage 1A of the Century Hills Outline Plan (5-1, 1 abstention), with conditions to match lot sizes and density with adjacent Sturgeon Valley Core. It also gave readings to several bylaws, including a road closure in Alcomdale, a redistricting near Highway 37, and the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw. Council designated Bellerose Park as a leash area, directed staff to study Community Standards Bylaw amendments and a historic designation for Victoria Trail Bridge, and authorized confidential meetings with vendors for the Process Water Initiative.

• Approved Stage 1A of Century Hills Outline Plan (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1646/23 (road closure in Alcomdale) unanimously
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1660/24 (redistricting at 25018 Highway 37) unanimously
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1659/24 (2025 Fees and Charges) unanimously
• Designated Bellerose Park as a leash area (6-1)
• Directed administration to prepare options on Community Standards Bylaw amendments (6-1)
• Directed administration to study historic designation of Victoria Trail Bridge unanimously
• Authorized confidential meetings with Process Water Initiative vendors unanimously

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing annual updates from agricultural and sand and gravel advisory committees. The body is also discussing 2025 operating budget requests and draft policies regarding council remuneration and technology allowances.

• 2025 Council Operating Budget Requests
• Draft Council Remuneration and Councillor Business Expense Policy
• Draft Council Technology Allowance and Support Policy
• Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update
• Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update

The Committee of the Whole accepted annual updates from the Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, and the Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, as information. The Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee's recommendations were referred to Administration for further analysis. The 2025 Council Operating Budget Requests report was accepted as information. The draft Council Remuneration and Business Expense Policy and draft Council Technology Allowance and Support Policy were referred to Council for consideration of approval, with a 6-1 vote.

• Accepted Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Referred Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee recommendations to Administration for further analysis (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Council Operating Budget Requests report as information (unanimous)
• Referred draft Council Remuneration and Business Expense Policy and draft Council Technology Allowance and Support Policy to Council for approval (6-1)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review the 2025 Capital Budget using several attached documents and recommend that the motions be consolidated for Council at the November 19, 2024 Budget Meeting.

• Adopt the October 30, 2024 Capital Committee agenda
• Adopt the September 12, 2024 Capital Committee meeting minutes
• Review the 2025 Capital Budget (attachments include Bylaw 1580-22, Capital Budget Policy, Recommended Capital Budget, Proposed Amendments, and Council Budget Request for Sign Hamlet of Villeneuve)
• Recommend consolidating the Committee motions for Council consideration at the November 19, 2024 Budget Meeting

The Capital Committee reviewed the 2025 Capital Budget and recommended four adjustments totaling $355,000 for inclusion, with one adjustment (ADMCAP-5 at $40,000) passing 4-1. The Cardiff Park Rehabilitation and Improvement Strategy amendment was referred to the November 19, 2024 Council Budget Meeting. All recommendations will be consolidated for Council's consideration at that meeting.

• Recommended ADMCAP-1 capital budget adjustment at $145,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended ADMCAP-2 capital budget adjustment at $145,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended ADMCAP-5 capital budget adjustment at $40,000 (4-1)
• Recommended ADMCAP-6 capital budget enhancement at $25,000 funded by operating savings (unanimous)
• Referred Cardiff Park Rehabilitation and Improvement Strategy amendment to Nov 19, 2024 Council Budget Meeting (unanimous)
• Consolidated all passed motions for Council's consideration at Nov 19, 2024 Budget Meeting (unanimous)

Council Budget Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will meet to review proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets, along with various service enhancement requests. The meeting is scheduled for October 30-31, 2024, at the Sturgeon County Centre in Morinville.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• 2025 Operating Service Enhancements
• 2025 Council Operating Service Enhancements
• 2025 Capital Service Enhancements
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Sturgeon County Council accepted the proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budget presentations as information only, without voting to approve the final budget. Administration presented financial trends and proposed service enhancements. Council deferred the discussion of specific Council service enhancement requests to the November 12, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (Motion 330/24)
• 2025 Operating and Capital Budget presentations accepted as information unanimously (Motion 331/24)
• Council service enhancement requests deferred to Nov 12 meeting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (Motion 332/24)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to review a request for the cancellation of utility charges for one account. The agenda also includes two closed sessions regarding a land matter and legal services for a process water initiative.

• Decision on utility charge cancellation of $2,339.59 for Utility Account 08155.020
• Closed session regarding a land matter
• Closed session regarding legal services for Process Water Initiative

Council approved $215,000 from the General Operating Reserve for legal services related to the Process Water Utility initiative, including procurement of a partner, agreement establishment, and governance structure creation. A request to cancel $2,339.59 in utility charges for Account 08155.020 was referred to Administration for further information at the November 12 meeting. A land lease request at SE-17-56-22-4 was also referred to Administration for future recommendation. Two notices of motion were given for potential historic designation of Victoria Trail Bridge and amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw.

• Approved $215,000 for Process Water Utility legal services (5-1)
• Referred utility charge cancellation of $2,339.59 to Administration (5-1)
• Referred land lease at SE-17-56-22-4 to Administration (5-1)
• Adopted agenda with added notices of motion (unanimous)
• Adopted October 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept closed session documents confidential (5-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes. A closed session is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. to consider a business development opportunity for the Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt October 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Closed session on Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission business development opportunity
• Adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on October 22, 2024, and held a closed session to discuss a business development opportunity presented by the Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission. After the closed session, the Committee unanimously referred the presentation to administration for review and analysis as part of Sturgeon County's Waste Management Strategy for future council consideration. The briefing note and attachments were kept confidential. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted the October 22, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission business development opportunity (5-1)
• Referred Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission presentation to administration for review as part of Waste Management Strategy (unanimous)
• Kept briefing note and attachments confidential (5-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:28 a.m. (unanimous)

Organizational Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Organizational Council will adopt the agenda, approve the proposed 2025 council and budget meeting calendar, and appoint a Deputy Mayor for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. It will also approve the list of council appointments to boards, committees and commissions for 2024‑2025. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the October 22, 2024 agenda
• Approve the proposed 2025 Council, Committee of the Whole, and Budget Meeting Dates Calendar
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
• Approve the 2024‑2025 Council Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions
• Adjourn the meeting

Sturgeon County Council adopted its meeting agenda with one deletion and appointed Councillor Toms as Deputy Mayor for November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. Council also approved the 2024/2025 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List, and named Councillor Stang as a regular member and Councillor Berry as an alternate member of the Governance and Council Services Committee.

• Adopted the October 22, 2024 Organizational Council Meeting Agenda as amended, deleting item 2.1 (Carried Unanimously)
• Appointed Councillor Toms as Deputy Mayor for November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 (5-1)
• Approved the 2024/2025 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List (5-1)
• Appointed Councillor Stang as a regular member and Councillor Berry as an alternate member of the Governance and Council Services Committee (5-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m. (Carried Unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the meeting agenda and the September 24, 2024 minutes. A presentation by the Economic Development Advisory Board will recommend a Small Business Incentive Program, which the council will refer to the 2025 budget deliberations. A public hearing will consider the proposed disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes. Two closed‑session items will address the Chief Administrative Officer transition and an investigation update before adjournment.

• Adopt October 8, 2024 agenda
• Adopt September 24, 2024 council minutes
• Refer Small Business Incentive Program recommendation to 2025 budget
• Public hearing on disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes
• Closed session on Chief Administrative Officer transition and recruitment

Council found Councillor McLennan in breach of the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw and sanctioned him to complete privacy and confidentiality training by December 31, 2024, with a letter of reprimand to be published if not completed. Council also referred a proposed Small Business Incentive Program to 2025 budget deliberations and approved the disposal of a reserve parcel in Cardiff Echoes. The meeting included closed sessions on an investigation update and CAO transition, with actions directed confidentially.

• Found Councillor McLennan in breach of Code of Conduct Bylaw section 10.2(a) (5-1)
• Sanctioned McLennan to complete privacy training by Dec 31, 2024, else letter of reprimand (4-2)
• Referred Small Business Incentive Program recommendation to 2025 budget deliberations (6-1)
• Approved disposal of reserve designation for Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to take action per Confidential Enclosure 1 on CAO transition (unanimous)
• Kept closed session materials confidential under FOIP sections 17 and 27 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the October 8, 2024 agenda and the September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes. It will accept the 2024 Tri‑Annual Financial Report for the period ended August 31, 2024 as information. A closed‑session verbal update on Economic Innovation & Growth will be presented.

• Adopt October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Accept 2024 T2 Financial Report (period ended August 31, 2024) as information
• Closed‑session verbal update: Economic Innovation & Growth Quarterly Update
• Adjourn the meeting

The Committee of the Whole accepted the 2024 T2 Financial Report as information. Members also held closed sessions to receive updates on economic innovation and intergovernmental matters, both of which were received as information and remain confidential.

• Adopted meeting agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 24, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 T2 Financial Report as information (Unanimous)
• Received Economic Innovation & Growth update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Intergovernmental Update as information (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:01 p.m. (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will vote on the second and third readings of Bylaw 1638/23 to close a portion of Range Road 222. The meeting also includes public hearings on the Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan and its redistricting bylaw, and a request to waive water charges for Utility Account 08155.020. Additional business items are the appointment of D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards and resolutions to be submitted to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1638/23 – Road Closure – Portion of Range Road 222
• Public hearing on Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1648/24 – Estates of Tuscany Redistricting
• Request to waive water charges for Utility Account 08155.020 (Mahoney)
• Appointment of D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1638/23, closing a portion of Range Road 222. It also authorized two resolutions to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, appointed D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards, and referred a utility charge waiver request to administration. Public hearings were held for the Estates of Tuscany outline plan and redistricting bylaw, but no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Gave second reading to Bylaw 1638/23 (road closure, Range Road 222) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1638/23 (road closure, Range Road 222) (unanimous)
• Authorized RMA resolution for annual 'Alberta Room' at FCM Conference (5-1)
• Authorized RMA resolution urging federal-provincial collaboration on rural broadband (4-2)
• Appointed D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards (unanimous)
• Referred utility charge cancellation request for Account 08155.020 to administration (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the September 24, 2024 agenda. It will adopt the September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. A closed‑session will be held for a strategic initiatives update. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Closed session for strategic initiatives update
• Adjourn the September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole met and, after a closed session, received the Strategic Initiatives Update as information. All motions, including adopting the agenda and minutes, were carried unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and included a confidential briefing.

• Adopted the September 24, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Update as information (unanimous)
• Kept closed session materials confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:29 a.m. (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2025 Capital Budget and related adjustments. The committee will determine which motions to recommend for final Council approval.

• 2025 Capital Budget Review
• Proposed Adjustments to the 2025 Capital Budget v3
• 2024 Council Budget Requests - Capital

The Capital Committee reviewed the 2025 Capital Budget and recommended several adjustments, excluding four items (ADMCAP-1, ADMCAP-2, ADMCAP-5, ADMCAP-6) which were referred back to Administration for more information. The committee also recommended funding for specific projects including repaving Vista Road and Range Road 230 to Casa Vista Subdivision ($5.4M), design/engineering/land acquisition for Range Road 251 and Range Road 10, a Carbondale playground ($155K), a Villeneuve Hall streetlight ($12K), and design/engineering/land acquisition for Austin Acres paving ($560K). Several paving projects were defeated, including Range Road 251, Range Road 234, Range Road 10, and Calahoo main street. All recommendations will be consolidated and presented to Council for approval.

• Recommended 2025 Capital Budget adjustments, excluding ADMCAP-1, ADMCAP-2, ADMCAP-5, ADMCAP-6 (5-2)
• Referred ADMCAP-1, ADMCAP-2, ADMCAP-5, ADMCAP-6 to Administration for more info (unanimous)
• Recommended repaving Vista Road and Range Road 230 to Casa Vista Subdivision at $5,400,000 (5-2)
• Defeated paving Range Road 251 from Carbondale Road to Highway 37 at $6,075,000 (2-5)
• Recommended design, engineering, land acquisition for Range Road 251 at $405,000 (4-3)
• Recommended Carbondale playground construction at $155,000 (unanimous)
• Defeated paving Range Road 234 (Crowsnest Road) at $3,300,000 (2-5)
• Defeated paving Range Road 10 to Pine Sands Subdivision at $7,200,000 (2-4)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive informational updates from the Safe Communities Facilitator and the Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, and Redwater RCMP detachments. The committee will also receive the 2025 Fees and Charges Review Report as information. A closed‑session strategic initiatives update will be presented.

• Adopt September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt August 27, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive Safe Communities Facilitator September 10 update (information)
• Receive Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update (information)
• Receive 2025 Fees and Charges Review Report (information)

The Committee of the Whole received information-only updates from Safe Communities, three RCMP detachments (Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, Redwater), and a 2025 Fees and Charges Review. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information and carried unanimously. The meeting also included a closed session on a Strategic Initiatives Update, with materials kept confidential.

• Received Safe Communities Facilitator update as information (unanimous)
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Morinville RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Redwater RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Fees and Charges Review as information (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Update as information in closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed session materials confidential per FOIP Act (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to receive a final report from the Council Remuneration Task Force and consider policy amendments. The body is also reviewing an internship application and updates to the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Final Report of the Council Remuneration Task Force
• Application to host a Finance Officer Intern through the Alberta Municipal Internship Program
• Amendment to the 2024 Meeting Calendar
• Closed session regarding tax penalty cancellation request for Tax Roll 178080
• Closed session regarding a personnel matter

Council accepted the resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Reegan McCullough effective October 1, 2024, and appointed Travis Peter as Interim CAO effective the same date. Council also directed administration to begin recruitment for a permanent CAO and formed a committee to coordinate initial recruitment steps. In other business, Council received the Council Remuneration Task Force final report and directed administration to prepare policy amendments, approved an Alberta Municipal Internship Program application for a Finance Officer intern, and approved the amended 2024 Meeting Calendar.

• Accepted CAO Reegan McCullough's resignation effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Travis Peter as Interim CAO effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to commence recruitment for permanent CAO (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Hnatiw, Deputy Mayor Comeau, and Councillor Toms to CAO recruitment committee (unanimous)
• Received Council Remuneration Task Force final report (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare policy amendments per remuneration recommendations (6-1)
• Approved application to host Finance Officer Intern through Alberta Municipal Internship Program (6-1)
• Approved amended 2024 Meeting Calendar (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will adopt the September 5, 2024 agenda and the August 16, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive the Council and Committee meeting follow‑up action list as information. A closed‑session will be held for a personnel matter. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt September 5, 2024 Governance and Council Services Committee agenda
• Adopt August 16, 2024 Governance and Council Services Committee meeting minutes
• Receive Council and Committee meeting follow‑up action list as information
• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter under the Municipal Government Act

The Governance and Council Services Committee met and handled routine business, then moved into a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. After the closed session, the committee unanimously accepted the recommendations in the confidential briefing note and voted to keep the note and discussion confidential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the September 5, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the August 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for a personnel matter (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendations in the confidential briefing note for item 3.1 (unanimous)
• Kept the briefing note and discussion confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:31 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will direct administration to schedule a public hearing on the proposed disposal of Lot R22, Block 3, Plan 772 2157 in Cardiff Echoes. It will also consider a letter of support for the Town of Bon Accord’s Alberta Community Partnership grant application, a decision to decline a sister‑district request from Lufwanyama, Zambia, and recommendations on highway twinning and a leash‑area designation for Bellerose Park.

• Disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes – schedule public hearing
• Letter of support for Town of Bon Accord’s Alberta Community Partnership grant application
• Decline request to form sister districts with Lufwanyama, Zambia
• Advocacy for twinning portions of Highway 63 and Highway 28 between Edmonton and Fort McMurray
• Consideration of designating Bellerose Park as a leash area

Council voted 6-1 to decline a sister-district request from Lufwanyama, Zambia, and unanimously supported advocating for twinning Highway 63 and 28. It also directed administration to schedule a public hearing for a land disposal and to study designating Bellerose Park as a leash area. Several items were handled in closed session, including a referral of a letter of support for Sturgeon Energy Recovery Park.

• Declined sister-district request from Lufwanyama, Zambia (6-1)
• Directed administration to schedule public hearing for disposal of Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157 (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Bon Accord's Alberta Community Partnership grant application (unanimous)
• Directed Mayor to send letter supporting twinning of Highway 63 and 28 (unanimous)
• Added highway twinning to infrastructure priorities (unanimous)
• Directed administration to provide options on Bellerose Park leash designation (6-1)
• Referred Sturgeon Energy Recovery Park letter of support request to administration (4-3)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the July 16, 2024 Committee minutes. It will receive an informational presentation from the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission at 11:00 a.m. A closed‑session will provide a strategic initiatives update. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the August 27, 2024 Committee agenda
• Adopt the July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Accept the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission presentation as information
• Closed session – strategic initiatives update
• Adjourn the meeting

The Committee of the Whole accepted the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission presentation as information and received a Strategic Initiatives Update, both after closed sessions. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were procedural or to accept information.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for water commission presentation (unanimous)
• Accepted water commission presentation as information (unanimous)
• Kept water commission discussion confidential (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for strategic initiatives update (unanimous)
• Accepted strategic initiatives update as information (unanimous)
• Kept strategic initiatives discussion confidential (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee is meeting to handle administrative business and a personnel matter. The primary item is a closed session to evaluate the performance of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Closed session for Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation

The Governance and Council Services Committee met and, after a closed session, directed Administration to proceed with the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation as discussed. The meeting was otherwise procedural, adopting the agenda and prior minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted the August 16, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the May 30, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for CAO performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to proceed with CAO performance evaluation as discussed (unanimous)
• Kept closed-session materials confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and June 25 minutes, award the 2024 Dale MacMillan Scholarship, and conduct second and third readings of two debenture bylaws for the Sturgeon Road‑RR250 roundabout and the Landing Trail waterline. They will also authorize a letter of support for a watershed grant, accept the Sturgeon Valley resident‑engagement report, and hold a closed‑session appointment to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority board.

• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1654/24 – Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 Roundabout Debenture
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1655/24 – Landing Trail Waterline Construction Debenture
• Award of the 2024 Dale MacMillan Scholarship for Community Leadership to Alynne Dostie and Brett Majeau
• Authorization for the Mayor to provide a letter of support to the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance grant application
• Acceptance of the 2024 Sturgeon Valley Resident Engagement Report and direction for further developer engagement

Council passed debenture bylaws for a roundabout at Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 and a waterline at Landing Trail. The board also appointed a public member to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority and authorized support for a watershed grant.

• Approved Bylaw 1654/24 for Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 Roundabout Debenture (6-1)
• Approved Bylaw 1655/24 for Landing Trail Waterline Construction Debenture (6-1)
• Authorized Mayor to support Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance grant application (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Marocco to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for 2025-2028 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Dale MacMillan Scholarship to Alynne Dostie and Brett Majeau (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to engage Sturgeon Valley developers in August/September 2024 (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 Sturgeon Valley What We Heard Report as information (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee is meeting to receive several informational reports and updates. Discussions include employee engagement and waste management, as well as a closed session regarding strategic initiatives.

• 2024 Mid-Year Report
• 2024 Employee Engagement Survey Results
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Waste Update
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update
• Correspondence regarding the Legal Arena and Curling Rink Retrofit Project

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole met July 16, 2024 and received three information reports: the 2024 Mid-Year Report, the 2024 Employee Engagement Survey Results, and an Extended Producer Responsibility update. The committee referred a letter from the Mayor of Lufwanyama, Zambia requesting to twin the districts to administration for information and options at the August 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. The committee also held two closed sessions on a Strategic Initiatives Update and voted to keep those materials and discussions confidential. No bylaws, budgets, contracts, or rezoning items were decided at this meeting.

• Received 2024 Mid-Year Report as information (unanimous)
• Received 2024 Employee Engagement Survey Results as information (unanimous)
• Referred Zambia twinning request to administration for August 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Received Extended Producer Responsibility update as information (unanimous)
• Held closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update, 11:49 a.m. to 12:27 p.m. (unanimous)
• Held second closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update, 1:52 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Update as information (unanimous)
• Voted to keep closed-session materials and discussion confidential (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a budget amendment for waterline extension engineering and a feasibility study for Noroncal Subdivision water and sewer services. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory boards and the execution of a trail memorandum of understanding.

• $831,416 interim funding for Sturgeon Valley South Waterline Extension engineering
• Execution of Athabasca Landing Trail Memorandum of Understanding
• Feasibility study for Noroncal Subdivision water and sewer servicing
• Appointments to Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee and Community Services Advisory Board

Sturgeon County Council adopted board appointments, directed administration to execute the Athabasca Landing Trail MOU, and authorized a water and sewer feasibility study for the Noroncal subdivision. Council also approved interim funding for engineering services on the Sturgeon Valley South Watermain Extension and took action on a closed session intergovernmental matter.

• Adopted June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved public member appointments to the Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee and Community Services Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to execute the Athabasca Landing Trail Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)
• Authorized a feasibility study for water and sewer servicing in the Noroncal subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved interim funding of $831,416 from the Off-site Infrastructure Priority Reserve for Sturgeon Valley South Watermain Extension engineering (6-1)
• Directed Administration to take action on closed session intergovernmental matter and kept related records confidential (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions for updates on economic innovation, growth, and strategic initiatives. The committee will also review minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Economic Innovation & Growth verbal update (closed session)
• Strategic Initiatives Update (closed session)
• Adoption of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole met on June 25, 2024, adopting the agenda and the June 11, 2024 minutes, both unanimously. The committee moved into a closed session to receive a confidential Investment and Economic Innovation & Growth update, then voted to keep that discussion confidential under section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. No public decisions on budgets, contracts, or bylaws were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

• Adopted June 25, 2024 agenda as amended, deleting Item 2.2 Closed Session - Strategic Initiatives Update (unanimous)
• Adopted June 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session at 11:09 a.m. under Municipal Government Act s.197(2) and FOIP s.16 (unanimous)
• Received Confidential Investment and Economic Innovation & Growth Update as information (unanimous)
• Directed that discussion of item 2.1 remain confidential under FOIP s.16 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will review the Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw and a new Traffic Calming Policy. The meeting also includes discussions on participating in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling Project and approving the 2024 Public Tax Sale.

• Third reading of Bylaw 1657/24 (Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw)
• Authorization to act as an intervenor in a Land and Property Rights Tribunal assessment complaint
• Approval of the November 28, 2024, Public Tax Sale
• Allocation of up to $110,000 for the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling (AZEFF) Project
• Approval of Traffic Calming Policy and a $100,000 transfer for installations

Sturgeon County Council approved a maximum $8,004,758.46 contract for the Range Road 251 and Cardiff Park Internal Roads construction. The council also authorized participation in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling Project with an allocation of up to $110,000 for vehicle conversions. Additionally, a Traffic Calming Policy was approved along with a $100,000 transfer to fund 2024 installations.

• Approved third reading of Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw (6-1)
• Authorized intervenor status for assessment complaint roll 498000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax recovery sale conditions for Nov 28 (Unanimous)
• Authorized participation in AZEFF Project (5-2)
• Allocated up to $110,000 for fleet hydrogen/diesel conversion (5-2)
• Approved Traffic Calming Policy (Unanimous)
• Transferred $100,000 from Road Network Reserve for traffic calming (Unanimous)
• Authorized road construction contract up to $8,004,758.46 (4-2)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive several informational presentations from local agencies and organizations. These include quarterly updates from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments. The committee will also review the 2024 Tri-Annual Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2024.

• Quarterly updates from Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments
• Gibbons Library Board presentation
• STARS annual update
• 2024 Tri-Annual Financial Report (T1)
• Safe Communities Facilitator update

The Committee of the Whole met on June 11, 2024 and received several presentations as information, including quarterly updates from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan and Redwater RCMP detachments, a Gibbons Library Board presentation, the STARS annual update, the Safe Communities Facilitator update, and the 2024 Tri-Annual Financial Report (T1) for the period ended April 30, 2024. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also adopted the agenda as amended (deleting the closed session strategic initiatives update) and adopted the May 28, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions beyond receiving information were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.

• Adopted June 11, 2024 agenda as amended, deleting closed session item 3.1 (unanimous)
• Adopted May 28, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Received Gibbons Library Board presentation as information (unanimous)
• Received Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received STARS annual update as information (unanimous)
• Received Safe Communities Facilitator update and 2024 T1 Financial Report as information (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider public relations sponsorship allocations and review the Chief Administrative Officer's performance in closed session. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a follow-up action list.

• Council Common Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations discussion (no proposed motion)
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow-Up Action List review
• Closed session for CAO performance evaluation update and 2024 goals

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved several funding allocations from the Council Common Public Relations Budget. The committee also accepted the 2024 Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation update and amended goals during a closed session.

• Approved $850 for Remembrance Day wreaths (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament (Unanimous)
• Denied $1,500 for Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Biennial Conference registration (Unanimous)
• Approved $609.75 for branded laptop bags and backpacks for public committee members (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted amended 2024 Chief Administrative Officer Goals (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is deciding on several major infrastructure contracts, including an $8.8 million road construction project and a $4.3 million bridge replacement. They will also consider rezoning land for industrial use, updating the Clean Energy Improvement Program tax bylaw, and approving debentures for a roundabout and waterline connection. The meeting includes two closed-session items.

• Award contract for Range Road 251 and Cardiff Park Internal Roads Construction to Central Civil Solutions Inc. for $8,835,864.16
• Award contract for Township Road 564 Reconstruction and Bridge File 00889 Replacement to TBL Construction Ltd. for $4,331,379.40
• Award contract for Township Road 570 Gravel Road Improvements to Noyen Construction Ltd. for $1,567,639.50
• First readings of debenture bylaws for Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 Roundabout and Landing Trail Waterline Connection
• Second and third readings of bylaws to redistrict land from AG to I4 and amend off-site levy for Sturgeon Industrial Park

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including drainage improvements and road construction projects. They also authorized a $2 million extension for the Sturgeon Industrial Park rail utility and directed administration to proceed with various strategic water and hydrogen initiatives. Additionally, Council passed several bylaws related to land redistricting and road closures.

• Awarded $657,970 drainage contract to TBL Construction Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $4.33M road and bridge contract to TBL Construction Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1.57M gravel road contract to Noyen Construction Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1.65M roundabout contract to Rulam Contracting (6-1)
• Approved $2M Sturgeon Industrial Park rail utility extension (4-3)
• Passed second and third readings of industrial redistricting bylaws (6-1)
• Passed second and third readings of road closure Bylaw 1626/23 (Unanimous)
• Relocated 2024 Sturgeon County Bounty event to Camilla School (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with one substantive item: a closed session to discuss a strategic initiatives update. The committee will also adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and consider correspondence from the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services regarding housing needs in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area.

• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) and FOIP sections 24 and 25 for a strategic initiatives update
• Letter from Minister Jason Nixon on collaborative approach to address housing in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area

The Committee met for approximately two minutes to handle procedural business. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted the May 28, 2024 meeting agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted the May 14, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a resident presentation regarding pit dewatering and water well concerns, and an update from Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence on regional airport support and funding.

• Resident presentation on pit dewatering and water well concerns at 11:00 a.m.
• Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association update at 11:30 a.m.
• Letter from Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors re regional airport support and funding

The Committee received two informational presentations regarding pit dewatering and water well concerns from a resident, and an update from Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association. No legislative actions or policy changes were decided.

• Adopted May 14, 2024 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received resident presentation on pit dewatering and water well concerns as information (Unanimous)
• Received Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association presentation as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $9 million, including road reconstruction, culvert replacements, and pavement preservation. They will also consider second and third readings of a road closure bylaw, appoint agricultural inspectors, and discuss a curbside waste collection program. Two items will be discussed in closed session.

• Award $3,995,760.59 contract for Woodridge Subdivision Reconstruction and Surfacing to Central Civil Solutions Inc.
• Award $1,149,681.12 contract for fire self-contained breathing apparatus replacement to Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc.
• Award $1,266,614.17 contract for 2024 Mill and Overlay Pavement Preservation to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd.
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1626/23 to close a road in Area 'A' Plan 232 0067
• Approve $100,000 Fire Master Plan development project

Council awarded multiple infrastructure contracts for road surfacing, gravel hauling, and culvert maintenance. They also approved $750,000 in funding for the Town of Legal Arena and Curling Rink Retrofit Project and authorized a $100,000 Fire Master Plan.

• Approved $3,995,760.59 contract to Central Civil Solutions Inc. for Woodridge Subdivision Reconstruction (5-1)
• Approved $750,000 funding for Town of Legal Arena and Curling Rink Retrofit Project (4-3)
• Awarded $1,149,681.12 contract to Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc. for fire breathing apparatus (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Fire Master Plan development (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,266,614.17 contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for Mill and Overlay Project (4-2)
• Awarded $622,578.00 contract to Miller Capilano Maintenance Corporation for Micro-surfacing (5-1)
• Awarded $588,500 contract to 1036302 Alberta Ltd. for 2024 Gravel Haul (5-1)
• Directed Administration to develop curbside waste collection and transfer station options (Unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 Capital Budget and consider adopting the minutes from its February 29, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items and a budget update, with no votes on specific projects or expenditures.

• 2025 Capital Budget Update presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Adoption of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended motion to accept budget update as information only

The Committee received and accepted an update regarding the 2025 Capital Budget. No other substantive policy or spending decisions were made during the meeting.

• Accepted 2025 Capital Budget Update as information (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on April 23, 2024, with Deputy Mayor Deanna Stang chairing and Mayor Alanna Hnatiw absent. The committee adopted the agenda as amended, deleting a closed session on strategic initiatives, and adopted the April 9, 2024 minutes as presented. It received a presentation from Edmonton Airports, presented by President and CEO Myron Keehn, Board Member Sandra Marocco, and Board Chair Carman McNary, and voted to accept it as information. The meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m.; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted April 23, 2024 agenda as amended, deleting closed session item 3.1 (unanimous)
• Adopted April 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Edmonton Airports presentation as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned the April 23, 2024 meeting at 12:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider awarding contracts for two motor graders totaling $1,301,554.56, and approving $279,904 in Community Services Advisory Board grants and $232,912 in Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee grants. Council will also hold a public hearing on a land-use bylaw amendment to redistrict a portion of SW-5-55-22-4 from Agriculture to Medium Industrial Serviced, and give second and third readings to two other redistricting bylaws. Other business includes appointing a Deputy Mayor, receiving the 2023 audited financial statements, and endorsing Councillor Comeau's nomination to the FCM Board of Directors.

• Award contract for one John Deere 872GP motor grader to Brandt Tractor at $677,964.56
• Award contract for one Caterpillar 140 motor grader to Finning Canada at $623,590.00
• Approve 2024 Community Grants: $279,904 (Community Services Advisory Board) and $232,912 (Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee)
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1649/24 to redistrict Lot A, Plan 4595NY from AG to I4 (Medium Industrial Serviced)
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1642/23 (AG to REC) and Bylaw 1645/23 (AG and IR to I3)

Council approved $512,816 in total community grants and awarded contracts for two motor graders totaling over $1.3 million. The board also appointed Councillor Comeau as Deputy Mayor and approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

• Appointed Councillor Comeau as Deputy Mayor for May 1 to October 31, 2024 (5-1)
• Approved $279,904 in 2024 Community Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved $232,912 in 2024 Community Grants via Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Awarded $677,964.56 contract to Brandt Tractor for one John Deere 872GP motor grader (Unanimous)
• Awarded $623,590.00 contract to Finning Canada for one Caterpillar 140 motor grader (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $833,545 2023 operating surplus to General Operating Reserve (6-1)
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Increased Trestle Ridge Waterline Local Improvement tax rate from $1,967.19 to $2,236.08 (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider three readings of Bylaw 1658/24 to set 2024 taxation rates. They will also hold second and third readings for a land-use bylaw redistricting a portion of SW-30-54-25-4 from Agriculture to Recreational District, and give first reading to a bylaw for the Estates of Tuscany outline plan. Council will vote on awarding contracts for the Alcomdale Bulk Water Receiving Station Relocation Project ($1,128,771.16 to Alpha Construction Inc.) and an aerial fire apparatus (to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.).

• Bylaw 1658/24 – 2024 Taxation Rates (three readings)
• Bylaw 1644/23 – redistricting SW-30-54-25-4 from AG to REC (second and third readings)
• Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan and Bylaw 1648/24 – redistricting NE-13-54-25-W4M to R7 and PU (first reading)
• Contract award: Alcomdale Bulk Water Receiving Station Relocation Project to Alpha Construction Inc., $1,128,771.16
• Contract award: Aerial Fire Apparatus to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.

Sturgeon County Council approved a contract for the Alcomdale Bulk Water Receiving Station Relocation Project and awarded a contract for an Aerial Fire Apparatus. The council passed the 2024 Taxation Rates Bylaw through three readings, with one councillor voting against the first two readings. A proposed land use amendment for a recreational district was defeated, while a residential redistricting plan moved forward to a public hearing.

• Approved $306,761.37 additional funding for Alcomdale water project (Unanimous)
• Awarded Alcomdale water contract to Alpha Construction Inc. for $1,128,771.16 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Aerial Fire Apparatus contract to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. (5-2)
• Passed Bylaw 1658/24 (2024 Taxation Rates) through three readings (6-1 on first two readings)
• Defeated Bylaw 1644/23 (SW-30-54-25-4 rezoning to REC) (3-4)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1648/24 (Estates of Tuscany redistricting) (6-1)
• Scheduled non-statutory Public Hearing for Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved amended CAO Performance Evaluation Policy (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Northern Lights Library System and the Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review Report, both as information items. A closed session is scheduled for a strategic initiatives update, citing advice from officials and economic interests exemptions. The meeting also includes correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and an assessment model review.

• Northern Lights Library System presentation at 11:00 a.m. with 2023 value statement
• Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review Report with corporate business plan and strategic plan attachments
• Closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update under FOIP sections 24 and 25
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board 2024-27 Strategic Plan
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re Assessment Model Review

The Committee accepted presentations from the Northern Lights Library System and the Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review as information. A closed session was held to discuss strategic initiatives, the details of which remain confidential.

• Accepted Northern Lights Library System presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Received Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review Report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (6-1)
• Decided materials and discussion regarding Strategic Initiatives Update remain confidential (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then move into closed session for two items: an update on assessment complaints (Roll Number 282000) and a strategic initiatives update. The meeting also includes correspondence from the Town of Bon Accord regarding RCMP support. The agenda is largely procedural with the substantive discussions occurring in closed session.

• Closed session discussion of Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Number 282000
• Closed session discussion of Strategic Initiatives Update
• Letter from Mayor Brian Holden, Town of Bon Accord re. Alberta RCMP Support

The Committee met to review administrative updates and correspondence. Two items were discussed in closed session and accepted as information, with both remaining confidential.

• Adopted March 26, 2024 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Assessment Complaints Update for Roll Number 282000 as information (Unanimous)
• Ordered Assessment Complaints Update to remain confidential (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Ordered Strategic Initiatives Update discussion to remain confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is deciding on several financial and land-use items at this meeting. Key decisions include a proposed $786,000 funding increase for a Fire Aerial Apparatus from the General Operating Reserve, a tax rate reduction from 2.13% to 1.37% by replacing new debt with $5.0 million from reserves, and approval of a 2024 subsidized dust suppression program with an additional $17,700 for fully subsidized treatments. Council will also hold public hearings on two redistricting bylaws: one to rezone a portion of land from Agriculture to Medium Industrial and Industrial Reserve, and another to rezone a parcel from Agriculture to Recreational District.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. for Bylaw 1645/23 to redistrict a portion of SW-27-57-25-4 from AG to I3 and IR to I3
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. for Bylaw 1642/23 to redistrict a portion of SW-33-54-27-4 from AG to REC District
• Proposed $786,000 funding increase for Fire Aerial Apparatus from General Operating Reserve
• Proposed tax rate reduction from 2.13% to 1.37% by replacing new 2024-2025 debt with $5.0 million from General Operating Reserve
• Proposed 2024 subsidized dust suppression program with $205 per residence subsidy and $17,700 for new fully subsidized locations

Council approved a tax rate reduction by using $5.0 million from the General Operating Reserve. Other key actions included approving dust suppression subsidies and increasing funding for fire aerial apparatus.

• Reduced 2024 tax rate from 2.13% to 1.37% (6-1)
• Approved $786,000 funding increase for Fire Aerial Apparatus from General Operating Reserve (5-2)
• Approved 2024-2025 Capital Budget amendments (6-1)
• Approved $205 per residence subsidy for dust suppression treatments (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,700 for additional dust suppression locations from General Operating Reserve (5-2)
• Passed Bylaw 1647/24 regarding Public Open Space and Environmental Preservation Districts (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1640/23 regarding Assessment of Designated Manufactured Homes (Unanimous)
• Extended Edmonton Humane Society kennel services contract on a month-to-month basis (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider adopting the meeting agenda and minutes from January 18, 2024. The main business item is a proposed motion to approve the 2024 mandate letter for the Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer’s 2024 annual performance evaluation and a policy review, citing privacy exemptions under provincial law.

• 2024 Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee Mandate Letter – proposed approval
• Closed session: CAO 2024 annual performance evaluation and policy review (privacy exemption)
• Adoption of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee unanimously approved the 2024 mandate letter for the Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee. The committee also moved into a closed session to review the Chief Administrative Officer's annual performance evaluation and recommended Council approval of an amended performance evaluation policy. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2024 Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee mandate letter (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of amended Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Chief Administrative Officer annual performance evaluation proceeding as discussed in closed session (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 14, 2024 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear quarterly updates and 2024-2025 priorities from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments, and presentations from the Redwater Community Golf Club and Morinville Curling Club. The committee will also discuss a closed-session strategic initiatives update and correspondence about a 2024 Fire Services Training Program grant.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Redwater Community Golf Club presentation referred to Administration for analysis
• Morinville Curling Club presentation referred to Administration for analysis

The Committee accepted quarterly updates and priorities from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments. Presentations from the Redwater Community Golf Club and Morinville Curling Club were referred to Administration for analysis and future recommendations.

• Accepted Morinville RCMP 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update (Unanimous)
• Accepted Fort Saskatchewan RCMP 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update (Unanimous)
• Accepted Redwater RCMP 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update (Unanimous)
• Referred Redwater Community Golf Club presentation to Administration for analysis (Unanimous)
• Referred Morinville Curling Club presentation to Administration for analysis (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, and consider a contract award for dust suppression. They will also appoint public members to two committees and enter closed session for a personnel matter.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1644/23 to redistrict SW-30-54-25-4 from AG to REC
• Contract award to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. for $393,000 (excluding GST) with two one-year extension options
• Appointments to Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and Council Remuneration Task Force
• Closed session for personnel matter under MGA section 197(2)

Council awarded a dust suppression supply contract to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. and approved public appointments to two advisory groups. Administration was directed to take action on the Alberta Industrial Heartland Process Water and Waste to Resource initiatives.

• Awarded 2024 Dust Suppression Supply - Calcium Contract to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. for $393,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of public members to Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and Council Remuneration Task Force (6-1)
• Directed Administration to take action on Alberta Industrial Heartland Process Water initiative (6-1)
• Directed Administration to take action on Waste to Resource initiative (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to take action on a confidential personnel matter (6-1)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review a long-term capital funding and expenditure report, and to consider proposed amendments to the 2024-2025 capital plan, including funding allocations and a hardshell structure at the Villeneuve Gravel Pit. The committee will also consider amendments proposed by committee members. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Long Term Capital Funding and Expenditure Review presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Proposed capital amendments for 2024-2025, including equipment storage, scissor lift and trailer services, and fire aerial apparatus
• Recommendation to approve hardshell covered structure at Villeneuve Gravel Pit
• Committee member proposed capital amendments

The Capital Committee recommended several adjustments to the 2024-2025 capital plan, including a budget increase for fire equipment and a reduction in debt financing. The committee also voted to remove specific road projects from the proposed amendments.

• Recommended increasing fire aerial apparatus budget from $1,600,000 to $2,386,000 (4-2)
• Recommended reducing 2024-2025 capital plan debt financing by $1.7 million (5-1)
• Recommended capital amendments as summarized in Attachment 1, removing BF00839 (Victoria Trail) (Unanimous)
• Recommended capital amendments as summarized in Attachment 1, removing Range Road 251 – Township Road 554 to Park Entrance and Internal Park Road (CBR-2023005) (Unanimous)
• Denied adjustment of scissor lift and trailer budget from $25,000 to $65,000 (1-5)
• Denied removal of Township Road 554 - Highway 2 to Highway 44 (CBR-023-051) from capital amendments (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold public hearings on a road closure in Alcomdale and amendments to the Public Open Space and Environmental Preservation districts. Council will also consider second and third readings of several land-use bylaw amendments, including redistricting parcels for resource extraction and industrial use, and first readings for two more redistricting bylaws. Other business includes discussing resident engagement options for the Land Use Advisory Committee and appointing members to a subregional negotiating committee.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Road Closure Bylaw 1646/23 for a lane in Block 3, Plan 866 CG, Alcomdale
• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1647/24 to amend Public Open Space (POS) and Environmental Preservation (EP) districts
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1632/23 for efficiency and effectiveness amendments to the Land Use Bylaw
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1637/23 to redistrict SE-12-57-21-4 from Agriculture to Resource Extraction district
• First readings of Bylaw 1649/24 and Bylaw 1650/24 to redistrict a portion of SW-5-55-22-4 to Medium Industrial Serviced district and amend the Sturgeon Industrial Park off-site levy bylaw

Council unanimously adopted a new model for resident land use roundtables and passed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding efficiency and effectiveness. A proposal to rezone a specific parcel from Agriculture to Resource Extraction was defeated by a 1-6 vote. Council also gave first readings to bylaws rezoning agricultural land to industrial districts and appointed members to intermunicipal committees.

• Adopted model for resident land use roundtables (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1632/23 Land Use Bylaw amendments (Unanimous)
• Defeated Bylaw 1637/23 rezoning SE-12-57-21-4 to Resource Extraction (1-6)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1645/23 rezoning SW-27-57-25-4 to Industrial (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1649/24 rezoning SW-5-55-22-4 to Industrial (Unanimous)
• Waived $5,000 base fee for Bylaw 1649/24 (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1650/24 Off-site Levy amendment (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor Toms to intermunicipal committees (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole accepted design guidelines for gateway and open spaces signs and wayfinding as information. The committee also received updates on energy ecosystem initiatives and economic innovation and growth activity during closed sessions.

• Accepted Gateway and Open Spaces Signs and Wayfinding Design Guidelines as information (Unanimous)
• Received Energy Ecosystem Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Received Economic Innovation & Growth Activity Update as information (Unanimous)
• Ordered Energy Ecosystem Initiatives Briefing Note and attachment to remain confidential (Unanimous)
• Ordered Economic Innovation & Growth Activity discussion to remain confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider directing administration to provide information on how Sturgeon County could cease membership in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board. They will also vote on second and third readings of a bylaw for technical redistrictings, and award a $589,417 contract for a renovation project. A letter to the province requesting a review of vegetation management along highways is also on the agenda.

• Direct administration to provide info on ceasing membership in Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1639/23 for technical redistrictings to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Award contract for Cardiff Room and County Centre Front Foyer Renovation Project to Pemco Construction at $589,417
• Authorize letter to Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors requesting review of vegetation management program
• Approve amendments to 2024-2025 Capital Budgets including deferring tractor replacement and transferring funds

Council approved a $589,417 contract for renovations at the County Centre and authorized a budget increase for the project. They also directed administration to review Sturgeon County's membership in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, after initially tabling a motion to cease membership. Additionally, Council passed technical amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and adjusted capital budgets for equipment replacements.

• Approved $589,417 renovation contract for Cardiff Room and Front Foyer (6-1)
• Authorized $154,000 budget increase for renovation project (6-1)
• Directed administration to review membership in Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (Unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1639/23 Land Use amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved capital budget adjustments for tractor and mower replacements (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send letter to Provincial Minister regarding highway vegetation management (Unanimous)
• Tabled then removed from table agenda item on Edmonton Metro Board membership
• Moved to closed session for personnel matter (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on the Economic Marketing Strategy, the River Valley Alliance 2024 Shareholder Update, and the St. Albert Seniors Association. The meeting also includes a closed session for a strategic initiatives update.

• 10:30 a.m. – Economic Innovation and Growth Marketing Strategy presentation
• 11:00 a.m. – River Valley Alliance 2024 Shareholder Update presentation
• 11:30 a.m. – St. Albert Seniors Association presentation
• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) for strategic initiatives update

The Committee met to receive several informational presentations and a strategic update. No legislative changes or funding approvals were decided during the session.

• Received Economic Marketing Strategy as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted River Valley Alliance 2024 Shareholder Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted St. Albert Seniors Association presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep Strategic Initiatives Update discussion confidential (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive the 2023 annual update from the Economic Development Advisory Board and consider referring the board’s recommendation to develop small-business incentive programs to administration for further analysis. The meeting also includes three closed-session items: an update on major assessment complaints for three roll numbers, an economic development sponsorship opportunity, and a strategic initiatives update. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of minutes, adjournment).

• Economic Development Advisory Board 2023 Annual Update presented for information
• Recommendation to develop and implement small business incentive programs referred to administration
• Closed session: Major Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Numbers 282000, 494000, and 443000
• Closed session: Economic Development Sponsorship Opportunity
• Closed session: Strategic Initiatives Update

The Committee endorsed a specific sponsorship option for economic development and referred a recommendation for small business incentive programs to Administration for further analysis. Several updates regarding assessments and strategic initiatives were accepted as information.

• Endorsed Option 1 for Economic Development Sponsorship Opportunity (5-2)
• Referred small business incentive program recommendation to Administration for future Council consideration (Unanimous)
• Accepted Major Assessment Complaints Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Development Advisory Board 2023 Annual Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold public hearings on three land-use bylaw amendments, including technical redistrictings, efficiency and effectiveness changes, and a redistricting from agriculture to resource extraction. Council will also consider second and third readings of bylaws establishing a Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and a Council Remuneration Task Force, and first readings of several redistricting and land-use district amendments. A contract award of $677,700 for bridge maintenance is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1639/23 for technical redistrictings to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1632/23 for efficiency and effectiveness amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1637/23 to redistrict SE-12-57-21-4 from AG to RE district
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1643/23 to establish a Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee
• Contract award of $677,700 to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for bridge maintenance and other work

Council awarded a bridge maintenance contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. and passed bylaws to establish a Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and a Council Remuneration Task Force. Several land use bylaw amendments received first readings, and three public hearings were conducted regarding redistricting and efficiency amendments.

• Awarded bridge maintenance contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $677,700.00 (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1643/23 to establish Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1636/24 for Council Remuneration Task Force (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1647/24 regarding Public Open Space and Environmental Preservation Districts (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1642/23 to redistrict SW-33-54-27-W4M to Recreational District (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1644/23 to redistrict SW-30-54-25-4 to Recreational District (6-1)
• Directed Administration to summarize review of trail and landscape maintenance responsibilities for HOAs (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider approving 2024 mandate letters for six advisory boards and committees, including Agricultural Service Board and Transportation Advisory Committee. The committee will also receive a follow-up action list from previous meetings as information.

• Approve 2024 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee
• Receive Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information
• Adopt October 12, 2023 Governance and Council Services Committee minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved the 2024 mandate letters for several advisory boards and committees. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved 2024 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 18, 2024 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow up action list as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and business items. Key decisions include a public hearing on closing a portion of Range Road 222, second reading of a bylaw to rezone land at 55013 Hwy 825 from Agriculture to Direct Control District 24, and awarding a digital permitting solution contract to ESRI Canada Limited. Council will also consider first readings for a road closure bylaw in Alcomdale and a Council Remuneration Task Force Bylaw, plus approve an engagement plan for the Agriculture Master Plan.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1638/23 to close a portion of Range Road 222
• Second reading of Bylaw 1635/23 to redistrict 55013 Hwy 825 from AG to DC 24
• Award of Digital Permitting Solution Contract to ESRI Canada Limited
• First reading of Bylaw 1646/23 to close a lane within Block 3, Plan 866 CG, with a transfer agreement to Alcomdale Community League
• First reading of Bylaw 1636/24 to establish a Council Remuneration Task Force

Council awarded a digital permitting contract to ESRI Canada Limited and approved an engagement plan for the Agriculture Master Plan. Several road closures were authorized, and a land use redistricting request was defeated.

• Awarded Digital Permitting Solution Contract to ESRI Canada Limited (6-1)
• Defeated second reading of Bylaw 1635/23 for redistricting SW-5-55-22-4 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Road Closure Bylaw 1646/23 (Unanimous)
• Approved Road Closure Transfer Agreement with Alcomdale Community League (Unanimous)
• Authorized closure and consolidation of Road Plan 4290RS adjacent to Glory Hills Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1636/24 Council Remuneration Task Force Bylaw (6-1)
• Approved Engagement and Communication Plan for Agriculture Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Referred Round Table Management Ltd. presentation to Administration for industrial park infrastructure options (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet in closed session to discuss strategic initiatives, citing provincial privacy laws. They will also review correspondence from Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding an assessment model review and amendments to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board's dispute resolution and appeal bylaw.

• Closed session under Municipal Government Act for strategic initiatives update
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re: Assessment Model Review
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board re: Dispute Resolution and Appeal Bylaw amendments
• Letter from Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board to Minister McIver requesting meeting on developer appeal process

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board.

• Adopted January 16, 2024 Agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)