Monique Chenier

The Council held a financial plan hearing to present the budget for the upcoming year. The financial plan was formally adopted following the presentation. Additionally, the Council conducted a first reading of the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law. An in-camera session was held to discuss personnel matters, after which the Council approved a merit increase for the Chief Administrative Officer, contingent upon a successful performance review.

The meeting agenda includes the presentation and adoption of the 2026 financial plan, the first reading of tax levy by-law 211/2026, and an in-camera session regarding personnel matters.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key topics included a delegation regarding drainage concerns, approval of financial statements and contractor rates for various services, and the authorization of expenditures including council indemnities. The council also received various departmental and committee reports, approved travel for a conference, and authorized the issuance of charitable donation receipts for the Vita Curling Club. Additionally, the council entered into an agreement regarding a resilience lab project, which will include a joint public announcement event, and held an in-camera session to discuss legal items.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the approval of a variation order for site width requirements, the final reading of the 2026 Tax Levy By-law, and the payment of various accounts. Key discussions involved a private drainage works application, the installation of a card box at the Vita Rest Area, participation in a regional signage partnership, and sponsorship for a local fishing derby. The council also supported the RM of Piney regarding Bill 21, approved an approach application, and agreed to partner with the Ukrainian Museum & Village Society for a funding application. Additionally, the 2025 Audited Financials were accepted, and various reports from committees and managers were reviewed.

The council meeting addressed several municipal business items, including the final reading of a by-law to amend the Aggregate By-Law and the approval of accounts payable. The Council accepted reports from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Public Works Manager. A donation to the STARS Foundation was approved, and the Council supported an application to the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Program for a feasibility study on nature-based drainage infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved an approach application for farm equipment access and authorized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Former LGD Advocacy Group. The meeting also addressed 2026 community grant allocations for various local organizations and approved a subdivision application with specific conditions.