Wyatt T. Courtney

The meeting commenced with the appointment of Councillor Martin as Chair due to the absence of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve. Key items addressed included acknowledging the 2026 Administrator Bond and accepting the agenda. Discussions covered acknowledging tax enforcement final notices and receipt of information from the Provincial Mediation Board. The Council resolved to purchase signs for gravel pit piles indicating ownership and to purchase an AED for use in Aneroid. Financial matters included accepting the detailed Statement of Financial Activities and Bank Reconciliation for December 2025, and approving the list of accounts for payment totaling $171,063.42. New business involved acknowledging reports on water usage, passing the 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget based on 2025 actuals, acknowledging a grant request from the Ponteix Recreation Board, noting CCBF funding balances, approving an RMAA membership fee, and reversing a fire call charge to SK Power. The Council also authorized attendance and appointed voting delegates for the 2026 SARM Annual Convention.