Sturgeon County public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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