Alexandria Bernier

The combined documents detail agendas for several meetings of the Council. Topics discussed include the Call to Order, approval of agendas, declaration of Conflicts of Interest, discussion regarding the Canada Community Building Fund Office Renovation, an Environmental Study, Financial Reports covering various accounts and monthly statements, review of correspondence, and addressing arrears of taxes. Other business included discussions on Councilor tablets, debit machines, removal of interest for utilities, licenses, appointments to the Board of Revision and Development Appeals Board, and a hardware request. A separate Special Meeting included a report on the Aquadeo Beach Resort Purchase concept and a Public Hearing on the Borrowing Bylaw #1/2025.

The Resort Village of Aquadeo held a public hearing regarding Bylaw #09/2025, which pertains to borrowing funds. The bylaw allows the village to incur a debt of $2,100,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing the Aquadeo Beach Resort and Golf Course through its municipal controlled corporation, Aquadeo Economic Development Corporation. The debt will be structured as a 60-month term facility with an amortization period of 240 months, payable in monthly installments. The sources of money to pay the principal and interest will be revenue derived from the golf course, trailer park leases, and marina leases.

The Official Community Plan for the Resort Village of Aquadeo outlines the municipal vision for future land use planning, emphasizing a resort nature and family-friendly qualities. Key goals include promoting growth, economic viability, and diversity through effective land use policies, avoiding land use conflicts, and maintaining amenities and recreational opportunities. The plan addresses various aspects such as agriculture, biodiversity, First Nations engagement, heritage, inter-municipal cooperation, public safety, public works, recreation, residential development, shoreland management, transportation, community health, and economic growth. It aims to guide development decisions, protect natural resources, and foster a sustainable community.

The Council held a public hearing to discuss the potential purchase of Aquadeo Beach Resort (ABR), focusing on the golf course, marina, swimming pool, and trailer courts. The primary concern is maintaining the community's culture and recreational facilities. The council aims to correct property encroachments, subdivide trailer lots for leaseholders to purchase, and connect the east and west sides of Aquadeo. The council addressed questions about the purchase cost, environmental survey issues, staffing increases, tax rate impacts, and handling of properties with encroachments. Concerns were raised about the financial viability, environmental impact, and potential conflicts of interest, especially given the Mayor's involvement.

A public hearing will be held regarding Bylaw #5/2025 being a Bylaw to Borrow.