Bedeque And Area Rural Municipality

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. An update was provided on the CCBF (Gas Tax Fund) and CIP Application for the Bedeque Recreational Centre, including the rejection of the Capital Investment Program (CIP) funding for the Bedeque Area Recreational Center Ice Plant Replacement Project. The council discussed the Property Tax Waiver for Bedeque Park / McKenna Field. The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audited Financial Statements were presented and approved. The First Quarter 2025-2026 Cumulative Financial Report was reviewed, and the June 30th, 2025, Financials were accepted. Updates were given on the Rural Municipality of Bedeque Wall of Fame, Department of Highways Issues, Reception Centre Plan, Watershed Pump, PEI Bag Company Walking Trail Project, Community Welcoming Signs, and Bedeque Historical Museum. The council also discussed PACE Webiner and Canoe Insurance.

The council reviewed and accepted the final financial plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which showed a slight net revenue. They discussed the allocation of GST rebate funds, primarily related to capital expenditures for the McKenna Ballfield Project, and considered compensating the CAO for time spent on these projects. A funding proposal from the Bedeque Historical Museum for the Bedeque Days Summer Series was reviewed, with a decision to provide funding for the summer of 2025 contingent on financial reports. The council also discussed proposed capital projects for the Bedeque Historical Museum, potential land transfer for park space, and stipend/honorariums for council members.

The council meeting included a presentation from the Bedeque and Area Historical Museum regarding the Loyalist Heritage Festival, with discussions about potential funding for future events. The council reviewed financial statements and discussed the financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year, including property tax assessments. Updates were provided on various projects, including crosswalks, the Bedeque Recreational Centre, and the Bedeque Water Pump Generator Project. New business included determining a new location for an AED unit, updating the Rural Municipality of Bedeque Wall of Fame, and the potential re-establishment of Citizen of the Year Awards and Bedeque Days. The council also discussed correspondence regarding speeding in the community and hobby farming inquiries.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. These included the second by-election for Ward 1 Village of Bedeque, annual donations to McKenna Field, the Bedeque and Area Recreational Centre, and the Bedeque and Area Historical Museum. Updates were provided on the CCBF (Gas Tax Fund) and CIP application for the Bedeque Recreational Centre, the Bedeque Baptist Church Memorandum of Understanding, and the Bedeque Water Pump Generator Project. Additionally, the council addressed a property tax waiver for Bedeque Park, the PEI Bag Company Walking Trail Project, and reserve funds transfers. The meeting also covered correspondence related to sponsoring family skates at the Bedeque Area Recreational Centre and preliminary discussions on stipends for councillors.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. An update was provided on the CCBF (Gas Tax Fund) and CIP Application for the Bedeque Recreational Centre, along with a report on the property tax waiver for Bedeque Park/McKenna Field. The PEI Bag Company Walking Trail Project was also discussed. Council reviewed the proposed Animal Control By-Law, but it was canceled for the time being until further enforcement can be established. Updates were given on the Rural Municipality of Bedeque Wall of Fame, Department of Highways issues, and the Reception Centre Plan at Bedeque Baptist Church. The Watershed Pump update included discussions on commissioning the generator and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kinkora Fire Department. Additionally, the grass cutting contract was awarded for the 2025 season.