Mundare

The Council discussed an animal control issue, received a public works report, and approved a lease renewal for ATB Financial. Decisions were made regarding a business and community profile publication, the adoption of an intermunicipal subdivision and development appeal board agreement, and the passing of the associated bylaw. The Town joined the Fair Electricity Distribution Alliance and approved a resolution regarding policing fines and penalties. Additionally, the council determined that the Town will follow Lamont County rules for fire bans and identified 2026 priorities for main street sidewalk repairs.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the acceptance of the Public Works report, approval of new council remuneration rates effective April 1, 2026, and a donation to the Vegreville Composite High School for an indigenous community event. The council also scheduled a future budget meeting and acknowledged various information items, such as the cancellation of Lemonade Day, updates on the new financial system, yard cleanup, 2026 parades, and Bill 28. Additionally, the council recognized the long-term service awards of local firefighters and reviewed correspondence and staff reports.

The council held a discussion regarding the 2026 budget and accepted it as information. Additionally, the council determined that they would hold further discussions regarding the operation of Ukraina Park during the summer months.

The council meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of the 2025 financial statements presented by the JMD delegation and the acceptance of the public works report. Policy Admin-03 regarding Long Term Service Awards was approved. Council members voted to endorse the proposed Regional Emergency Management Bylaw. Additionally, the meeting included the review of various reports, including the CPO 4th quarter report, the RCMP quarterly report, and information regarding the FCSS Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Council members and staff provided updates on their attendance at various conferences, forums, and meetings.

The Regular Council Meeting involved adopting the agenda, which included an addition regarding unsightly complaints. Key discussions focused on accepting the public works report. Finance matters included accepting the Accounts Payable for March 2020 and the Monthly Summary for March and April 2020, approving the 2020 MYCIP, and approving a change to the 2020 tax penalty date, moving it to September 1, 2020, for that year only, due to deferral requirements for school taxes on non-residential properties. Business addressed the COVID-19 update, resulting in a decision to open the Town office and playgrounds with appropriate regulations and signage. First readings were given to Bylaw 909/20 (Land Use Bylaw) and Bylaw 908/20 (Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement). A joint public hearing for bylaws 905/20 and 906/20 was scheduled for June 9, 2020, by teleconference. The summary of the 2019 assessment audit was accepted, noting the Town meets standards but receiving recommendations. Concerns regarding the bottle depot, specifically public danger and liability, were discussed, leading to the CAO obtaining legal advice. Correspondence, including a letter about unsightly properties, was also noted.