Dan Hiller

The council discussed various operational and community management matters, including the disposition of an existing rubber beach walkway, the implementation of a speed radar sign pilot project, and the potential authorization for off-highway vehicle access on a portion of a provincial highway. Additionally, the council reviewed financial reports, municipal indicators, and plans for the upcoming annual ratepayers meeting. Further discussions involved the maintenance of street infrastructure, specifically speed bumps and ditch slope stabilization to address safety concerns, as well as the adoption of privacy management programming and a formal declaration for Seniors' Week.

The council reviewed and accepted the 2025 audited financial statements. The meeting agenda covered the 2026 municipal operating and capital budget, property tax bylaw, financial reporting, and the adoption of a privacy management program. Additionally, the council discussed municipal projects including a pilot project for solar radar speed signs, shoreline management, aquatic invasive species prevention, and the disposition of a rubber beach walkway. Updates were provided on council and staff activities, along with regional partnership communications.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council focused primarily on the Draft 2026 Municipal Budget and Taxation Structure Options, requiring Council direction on whether to maintain the current tax structure or establish a Fire Protection Special Tax for improved transparency. Key financial reports reviewed included operating revenues and expenditures, cheque listings, and bank reconciliations up to February 28, 2026. New business also covered the first readings of Bylaw #279-26 regarding the repeal of obsolete bylaws and Bylaw #280-26 concerning the Fire Protection Special Tax Bylaw and 2026 cost recovery. Additionally, discussions addressed a Letter of Support for Provincial Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force Recommendations and an information report from Parkland Community Planning Services.

The Council meeting agenda covered several key items for the Regular Meeting of Council. Business arising from previous minutes included information reports regarding the Temporary Field Authorization (TFA) and Water Act Approval for Boat Launch & Marina Maintenance, and an update on the SVRS Website renewal. Financial reports reviewed covered operating revenue and expenditures, cheque listings, and bank reconciliations up to December 31, 2025. New Business included a Request for Decision (RFD) regarding supporting the Rochon Sands Bay Marina Society's application for a Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant, and an RFD to approve the purchase of solar-powered cellular security cameras following a break-in and theft at the Narrows PRA campground during the holiday season. Closed session discussions were scheduled for the Beach Street Flood-Protection Project's draft provincial grant agreement.

The agenda for the Council meeting includes several key items for discussion and decision. New business involves consideration of the 2024 Annual ASVA Conference & AGM scheduled for October, a Bylaw to Amend Land Use Bylaw 244-19 to correct clerical errors (Bylaw # 268-24), and Requests for Decision (RFD) concerning Development Permits 2024-02 and 2024-03, as well as the Apex Utilities Inc. Franchise Fee. A significant discussion point is the proposal for a cost-effective solution to replace the beach boardwalk using reclaimed wooden docks from the Rochon Sands Bay Marina Association. The agenda also includes financial reports up to August 31, 2024, and a closed session to review the CAO Performance Review.