Alexandra Rural Municipality

The meeting addressed the grass cutting tender, which was awarded to Stacey Beaton. Bylaws 2018-04 Grants and 2018-05 Fees were formally adopted. The first reading of Bylaw 2018-07 Elections was approved with amendments. Municipal elections were scheduled, and a services agreement with Elections PEI was entered. The Alexandra Community Centre was agreed upon as the location for the elections office. The financial report indicated a bank balance, and the review engagement was completed with financial statements available. Election information was added to the community website. Joe Kopachevsky's resignation from Council was acknowledged.

The meeting addressed road conditions and safety concerns, with a letter to be sent to relevant authorities. Draft bylaws were presented for first reading, with a second reading scheduled for the next meeting. Discussions were held regarding the complexities of municipal administration under the new Municipal Government Act, including upcoming election regulations. The future of the community was a key topic, with options such as dissolving, continuing with higher taxes, or annexation/amalgamation to be discussed at the next meeting. The financial report included updates on the bank balance, payments for fire insurance and snowblowing, and the presentation of the draft budget for an extended 15-month period to align with the new fiscal year. Concerns were raised about potential legal fees related to dissolution or amalgamation, and the allocation of community assets in such scenarios.