The Council discussed several key agenda items, including a presentation by STARS Air Ambulance and the consideration of Bylaw No. 2191, regarding residential development tax incentives. Members reviewed strategies for cyber security insurance coverage and authorized design and cost estimation work for slope repairs at Landing Street, 102 Street, and the Points West embankment. Additionally, the Council approved a new Residential Development Grant Policy as a three-year pilot program, reviewed event attendance and communication reports, and moved into a closed session to discuss economic development and inter-municipal collaboration negotiations.
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The Council discussed an update on the Municipal Energy Manager Program, specifically focusing on Project Implementation Funding (PIF) and financial recovery milestones. Approval was granted for the updated Grants to Organizations Policy. Council authorized the payment of the Town's share for a rail crossing warning system at the 100th Avenue crossing. Additionally, funding was reallocated from the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project to complete a Sanitary Sewer Management Master Plan, and the emergency replacement of the Uninterruptible Power Supply system at the Water Treatment Plant was approved.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Peace River Regular Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting covered several business items, including a staff presentation on municipal energy management and the rescission of the Substance Abuse Policy. Key actions included directing administration to advocate for legislative amendments allowing CPOs to carry Conductive Energy Weapons, accepting updates on 2026 capital projects, economic development initiatives, and the Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee. Council also approved a residential municipal property tax incentive for a new single-family dwelling and authorized the drafting of a related development incentive bylaw. A closed session was held to discuss CAO recruitment, MMSA, an offer to purchase municipal property, a check-in with the Interim CAO, and strategic planning.
