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The council meeting involved discussions regarding federal grant funding for small communities and basic infrastructure upgrades. Yard upgrades, including underground sprinklers and sod, were approved for the doctor rental house, funded by the Dr. Recruitment Account. Authorization was granted to commence action to acquire titles for specific properties under The Tax Enforcement Act. Additionally, an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw was adopted. The Leader Flyer's Hockey Club was granted a lower ice rental rate for the 2022/2023 season to assist with the reorganization of the team.

The council approved the installation of underground sprinklers and sod at the Town Office Complex. The Administrator's Report was accepted, and the financial report was moved with the decision to pay the capital and general accounts.

The council awarded the tender for test drilling water wells to Andrews and Sons Drilling. The installation of additional electrical receptacles at the Millennium Gardens was tabled until further clarification is received on the submitted quote. Council accepted the list of land in arrears and approved the purchase of an irrigation system at the Leader Cemetery. Council adopted a Soil Compaction Policy and declared support for the RM of Clinworth's application to receive TSS funding and for the Town of Leader applying for funding under the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund for the Waterline Renewal Project. Agenda item 6.5---Golf Course Donation has been tabled and will be discussed at the Sept. 19 regular meeting of council.

The council meeting included discussions and a presentation regarding potential mud bogs. The council approved a donation to the Dance Fusion Dance Festival for a scholarship. An Acting Administrator was appointed. The Administrator's Report was accepted, the financial report was approved, and capital and general accounts were approved to be paid.

The council approved a discretionary use permit for a commercial business operating from a residential property. The Administrator's Report was accepted, the financial report was approved, and capital and general accounts are to be paid. A bylaw to regulate the use of surveillance cameras was given a second reading. The Transfer Station Operator contract was extended for six months. Council moved to remove land with half or less than half of the 2023 arrears owing from the 2024 List of Land in Arrears and authorized the Administrator to proceed with acquiring title for the lands listed. A closed session was held to discuss human resources matters. A bylaw to establish a fee to appeal assessments was introduced, given three readings, and adopted.