Sheila Mowat

This Development Plan defines a long-term vision for the Brokenhead River Planning District, establishing goals, objectives, and policies to guide sustainable growth and development while preserving its unique history and character. The plan focuses on providing high-quality infrastructure, protecting natural resources, establishing clear rules, enhancing public access to outdoor amenities, promoting economic development, preserving agriculture, strengthening community participation, building healthy communities, cultivating partnerships, and providing diverse housing options. Key policy areas include community health, hazardous area management, environmental conservation, water and mineral resource management, cultural heritage, transportation, utilities, and land use policies for agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and open space areas.

This document outlines the "RM of Brokenhead Climate Action Plan" to build climate resilience within the community. Its primary goals include assessing climate data, identifying specific climate risks and impacts, and developing actionable steps to enhance resilience. The process involves analyzing climate change trends, identifying local vulnerabilities, reviewing existing policies, conducting a community-wide climate risk assessment, and integrating resilience strategies into municipal operations. The plan defines key concepts such as climate resilience, climate risk, adaptation, and mitigation, providing foundational understanding for preparing for and responding to climate change effects.

This background report serves as the foundational step for building climate resilience in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. It provides a detailed summary of community data, climate projections, local policies, and best practices for climate adaptation. The report analyzes how the climate is changing, identifies community assets and systems that may be affected, and reviews policies for potential enhancements, specifically addressing primary threats such as extreme heat, flooding, and drought. The findings will directly inform the development of a comprehensive, community-wide climate risk assessment and a new Climate Adaptation Plan, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including the approval of the June 2021 financial statement and expenses. Old business included sidewalk refurbishment, civic addressing, a proposed bylaw for overhanging trees, asphalt contracts, Ash Street Bridge updates, and dust control for Morden Road. New business covered a report from the RM Office CAO, discussing a new compost site, Toro motor repairs, a name change proposal for Cesnik Cove, upcoming tax bills, a development proposal, and monument maintenance. The committee also reviewed receipts and reports.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding the adoption of the agenda, financial statements from December 2024 to April 2025, and approval of expenses. Updates on developments, including rezoning for duplexes and parking considerations, were reviewed, along with Kingsgate Street lighting. New business included an RM Office report with information on burn site dates and a presentation on the pros and cons of purchasing medium/large equipment for the LUD. The Lift Station & Lagoon Report was reviewed, and all correspondence was accepted.