Ralph Myrheim

The Council meeting addressed several key administrative and regulatory items. Discussions included adopting amendments to the agenda, receiving reports from administration such as the Administrator's and Foreman's Reports, and approving lists of accounts totaling significant amounts, including additional payments. New business involved confirming eligibility for the Municipal Revenue Sharing grant, authorizing a 2026 line of credit, paying association memberships, setting 2026 council remuneration and WCB coverage, and approving various insurance renewals. The Council also addressed specific subdivision applications requiring bylaw amendments (Bylaw 2, 3, and 4, 2026) concerning land use map redesignations and zoning clarification for dedicated lands. The Council passed Bylaw 1, 2026, regarding gravel licensing, and made annual appointments for 2026, including the Fire Chief and volunteer firefighters, and authorized septic haulers for the year. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding proposed bylaw amendments.

This document details a public hearing concerning a Discretionary Use application for a Subdivision request involving a dwelling on a site less than a quarter section in the AR District (SW 25-40-27 W2). Following the call to order, it was noted that no members of the public were present for the hearing, nor were any written submissions received regarding the application. The Council acknowledged the lack of public input and subsequently moved to close the public hearing.

The Regular Meeting of Council addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included the adoption of the November 2025 minutes and acceptance of various administration reports, such as the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Planning & Development Enforcement, and November 2025 financial reports. Council approved payments totaling $352,193.02. Decisions were made regarding an access request for SW 3-40-26 W2, conditional upon ratepayer contribution. New business involved appointing the Reeve to the NCRPA committee for 2026-2027, tabling a discussion on flood elevation changes, approving a CTP grant application for road work, compensating for land loss due to clay capping, approving fire department equipment actions (repurposing a 2001 Ford F250 and purchasing new extrication tools), setting the 2026 meeting schedule, approving remuneration for the 2025 Emergency Coordinator, and advancing Bylaw 15, 2025 (Sewer Rates Bylaw) through all three readings. The Council also held an in-camera session to discuss legal and labour matters, resulting in approval for 2026 employee wage increases.

The meeting agenda included calling the meeting to order, addressing conflicts of interest, and approving the agenda. Key discussion points involved a public hearing concerning a Discretionary Use application for a subdivision (SW 25-40-27 W2) and a CONX Wireless grader system presentation. Administration reports covered various areas including the Foreman's Report, Administrator Report, financial reports, and approval of accounts amounting to $967,565.55. New business primarily focused on annual declarations and appointments for 2026, including Municipal Revenue Sharing, Line of Credit Authorization, RMAA, SARM, and FCM memberships, annual RM of Hoodoo appointments (including Fire Chief Darrell Wickenhauser), and the introduction of four new bylaws related to gravel licensing, and future land use map amendments for storage lots.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as discretionary use applications for gravel extraction pits and a subdivision request. Other key items included a gravel license agreement, storage lot policy amendment considerations, surveyor certificate requirements for development, and highway construction plans. Additionally, the council reviewed financial reports, considered a request to opt out of a storage lot lease, and discussed support for fire department funding.