Abbey

The Council reviewed and accepted financial statements and bank reconciliations, along with the 2025 Audited Financial Statements, which were authorized for submission to the Ministry of Government Relations. The Council also approved the publication of the 2025 financial statement on the village webpage. Discussions included correspondence regarding local fibre-to-the-premise cable installations, the procurement of a zero-turn mower, and the approval of mechanical estimates for the cleaning and upgrading of the Water Treatment Plant. Furthermore, the Council scheduled annual spring yard clean-up services and authorized the payment of accounts.

The Council accepted financial statements and bank reconciliations for April and May. The meeting addressed the setting of 2026 Education Property Tax mill rates, tax enforcement proceedings for a specific property, and the sale of property at 417 Monk Street. Additionally, the Council ratified a casual employment offer for a Public Works Assistant, approved a 2026 contractor agreement for the Public Works Operator, authorized the reimbursement for memorial tree plaques, and approved the payment of outstanding accounts.

The council approved various administrative and operational items. Financial matters included the acceptance of financial statements and the approval of Education Property Tax mill rates. The council addressed tax enforcement proceedings, the sale of a property, and the adoption of a new bylaw repealing a previous tax exemption. Operational approvals covered the ratification of casual employment, the engagement of environmental services for sewer line jetting, maintenance for equipment, and the implementation of automated fund transfer services. Policy manual amendments were adopted regarding waste and recycling services, including a transition to curbside collection and adjustments to transfer station operations and emergency response plans. Additional approvals included the reimbursement for memorial plaques and infrastructure improvements at the Water Treatment Plant.

The council discussed and approved a range of municipal business, including the acceptance of financial statements and correspondence. Key actions included the transfer of remaining funds from the Abbey Beautification Project to the Tree Project Fund, scheduling a preliminary budget meeting, and directing administration to seek provincial funding for environmental assessment of a former service station. The council appointed a Pest Control Officer, acknowledged a voluntary levy contribution to STARS, and authorized the termination of shared agreements with the RM of Miry Creek. Furthermore, they passed Bylaw 2026-1 regarding shared costs for municipal services, approved a new curbside recycling program, addressed waterworks compliance requirements, and authorized maintenance projects at the Water Treatment Plant including cistern hatch installation, backflow preventor upgrades, and epoxy flooring. Additionally, the council approved tax enforcement proceedings and payment of accounts.

The council accepted the interim financial statement and bank reconciliation for January. Correspondence was reviewed and filed. Key actions included approving a contract for reservoir cleaning and disinfection, accepting the 2025 financial statement for the ABC Centre, and appointing members to the ABC Centre board. Financial decisions involved allocating funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund for water treatment plant repairs, approving a municipal partnership for tourism promotion, and cost-sharing for an Economic Development Officer. The council also accepted the RCMP Community Policing Report, authorized the SAMA requisition payment, engaged TAXervice Inc. for tax arrears recovery, established WCB coverage for council members, and adopted revised waterworks policies along with a permit to operate the waterworks. Finally, accounts were approved for payment.