Barb Gilliat

The council meeting addressed several business items including the cancellation of specific municipal taxes, an application for grant funding for the Rahr Park Revitalization project, and the amendment of a policy regarding electronic signs. The council approved the addition of paving projects to the 2026 Capital Budget and directed staff to implement traffic calming measures and dust control in a specific alleyway. Furthermore, the council accepted financial and committee reports, approved a sponsorship request for the Alix Agricultural Society's annual rodeo, and received various informational correspondence items.

The council performed the first, second, and third readings to adopt a new Procedural Bylaw. Appointments to the Alix Public Library Board were addressed, with one extension approved and one defeated. The council authorized the transfer of $27,900 from Water Reserve funds to the operating budget to cover water line repair costs. Additionally, the council reviewed and accepted committee reports, administrative reports, and several items of correspondence including information on school enrollment, legislation, and library investment returns.

The council meeting involved a delegation regarding resident concerns in Lakeview Manor, leading to a directive to draft options for dust and traffic mitigation. The council passed three readings for both the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Services Bylaw and the Subdivision Authority Bylaw. Additionally, the council approved a new Privacy Management Policy, scheduled sidewalk installation for 2030, and authorized the prepayment of two debentures. Various financial reports and committee reports were accepted, and correspondence regarding community events and regional reports was received as information.

The council held a public hearing for the proposed Road Closure Bylaw. Key business items included the approval of the 2026 Operating Budget and the 2026-2029 Operating Plan, as well as the successful passage of the Tax Bylaw through all three readings. Furthermore, the council approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, established policing priorities for the local RCMP, and initiated advocacy efforts to ensure full staffing for the Bashaw RCMP detachment. The council also addressed correspondence regarding Bill 28 and concerns over library governance, in addition to receiving committee and administrative reports.

The council meeting included a presentation on the 2025 financial statements by external auditors, which were subsequently approved. Council members gave first readings to a road closure bylaw and an ATCO franchise renewal bylaw, and scheduled a public hearing for the road closure. Additionally, the council appointed a member to the Alix Public Library Board, accepted financial and committee reports, and reviewed various correspondence including legislative updates and community resource initiatives.