Flagstaff County public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Flagstaff County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 08-24, which would change electoral boundaries. The council will also consider several municipal services policy updates, a haying tender for the regional airport, and an environmental reserve easement. Funding requests from Flagstaff Family and Community Services for a caravan and from the Iron Creek Museum for log hall restoration are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 08-24 Electoral Boundaries
• 2024 Flagstaff Regional Airport haying tender results
• Review of municipal services policies (PW 001, PW 006, PW 009)
• Steven and Teresa Gratrix – environmental reserve easement
• FCSS request for caravan funding and Iron Creek Museum request for Sons of Norway Log Hall restoration funding

Council gave final reading to Electoral Boundaries Bylaw 08/24, establishing electoral boundaries and councillor numbers. It also approved funding for the FCSS Caravan project ($38,325), Iron Creek Museum restoration ($10,000), and several policy updates. The meeting included a public hearing with no public attendees or objections.

• Approved Electoral Boundaries Bylaw 08/24 (final reading)
• Accepted airport haying tender from Roger Maertz at $35/acre/year for ~30 acres
• Approved revised policies PW 001, PW 006, PW 009
• Approved new Policy PW 017 (Compensation for Construction Activities)
• Approved new Policy PW 018 (Culvert Installation for Manure Management)
• Appointed Kelsey Ness to Agricultural Service Board (3-year term)
• Approved $38,325 for FCSS Caravan vehicle (50% of cost)
• Approved $10,000 for Iron Creek Museum restoration

Agricultural Service Board

The Flagstaff County Agricultural Service Board will approve the agenda and minutes, hear the Agriculture Department report, and discuss several program updates. Key business items include reviewing a grant application for the 2025‑2029 period, a membership request for the AG FOR LIFE program, and a briefing on Bill C‑293. The meeting also includes a round‑table discussion and correspondence items on regional agricultural issues.

• 2025‑2029 ASB grant application
• AG FOR LIFE membership request
• AGKNOW partnership request and briefing
• Bill C‑293 Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act documents
• Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program materials

The Agricultural Service Board approved several recommendations to Flagstaff County Council, including a $2,500 annual grant to Ag for Life starting in 2025, and endorsed the 2025-2029 Strategic Agricultural Priorities. The board also directed staff to prepare information on the ALUS program for potential administration, and approved writing letters of concern regarding AgKnow funding and Bill C-293. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025-2029 ASB grant application as presented (carried)
• Recommended $2,500 annual Ag for Life funding to Council (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare ALUS program information (carried)
• Approved letter of concern to Premier re AgKnow funding (carried)
• Approved letter of concern re Bill C-293 (carried)
• Approved correspondence items as listed (carried)

Council Meeting

The Flagstaff County Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive delegations, and discuss several business items. Items include a procedural bylaw, the 2025 regular council meeting schedule, a joint use and planning agreement, tax cancellations, a CCBF grant, and a tender for contracted gravel haul and unloading for 2025. Committee reports, correspondence, information items, and a closed‑session FOIP discussion are also on the agenda.

• 2025 GRAVEL PRODUCTION – CONTRACTED GRAVEL HAUL AND UNLOADING TENDER
• JOINT USE AND PLANNING AGREEMENT
• 2024 TAX CANCELLATIONS
• BANK ACCOUNT – CCBF GRANT
• BYLAW 09-24 PROCEDURAL BYLAW

Special Council Meeting

The Flagstaff County Council is meeting to discuss a request from the Village of Forestburg to acquire land. The meeting also includes a closed session under FOIP Section 27.

• Village of Forestburg request to acquire land at NE 35-41-15-W4

Council Meeting

Council will review the first draft of the 2025 Business Plan and Budget, including proposed MSI-LGFF grant allocations. The meeting also includes discussions on franchise fees and the extension of an assessment agreement.

• 2025 Business Plan and Budget Draft 1
• Electrical Distribution Franchise Fee 2025
• Extension of Accurate Assessment Agreement (2025-2029)
• Proposed Subdivision 24-R-874
• 2024 used miscellaneous equipment sale results

Organizational Meeting

The council is meeting to elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve and administer oaths of office. The body will also appoint board and committee representatives and elect ASB leadership.

• Election of Reeve and Oath of Office
• Election of Deputy Reeve and Oath of Office
• Review of Code of Conduct and Values of Council
• Appointment of Board and Committee Representatives
• Election of ASB Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Special Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council holds a special meeting to review proposed changes to its electoral boundaries bylaw. The council will consider two versions of the bylaw, which propose either five or seven divisions for councillors. No decisions are listed on the agenda; only discussion and review of documents.

• Bylaw 08-24 Electoral Boundaries Bylaw (Version 1: five divisions)
• Bylaw 08-24 Electoral Boundaries Bylaw (Version 2: seven divisions)
• Electoral Boundary Review - What we heard report
• Closed meeting session under FOIP Section 24

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the Electoral Boundary Review Project, including concept maps for 5 and 7 divisions. The meeting also includes a public auction for the 2024 tax sale and reviews of municipal service contracts.

• Electoral Boundary Review Project with population and residence concept maps
• 2024 Tax Sale public auction
• 2025 Gravel Production contracted gravel haul and stockpile
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement review with MD of Provost
• Appointment of Development Officer

Flagstaff County Council approved tendering for the 2025 contracted gravel haul and stockpile project, appointed Karen Burnand as Development Officer, and renewed the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with MD of Provost for five years. Council also approved the Electoral Boundary Review public participation plan and scheduled an open house and special meeting. A tax sale auction sold one property and authorized tax forfeiture for another unsold property.

• Approved tendering for 2025 gravel haul and stockpile project (carried)
• Appointed Karen Burnand as Development Officer (carried)
• Approved $2,500 reallocation for Flagstaff Victim Services 'Finding our Voices' program (carried)
• Renewed ICF with MD of Provost for five years, no revisions (carried)
• Approved Public Participation Plan for 2024 Electoral Boundary Review (carried)
• Approved three concept maps for electoral boundary consultation (carried)
• Approved $2,000 annual support for Alberta Invasive Species Council (carried)
• Approved 75/25 cost-share for Leafy Spurge Program helicopter services (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss the Leafy Spurge Program and a funding request from the Alberta Invasive Species Council. The board will also review reports from the agricultural department and various correspondence items regarding weed regulations.

• Funding request from the Alberta Invasive Species Council
• Discussion of the Leafy Spurge Program
• Review of proposed changes to Weed Control Regulation
• Review of UFA Agricultural Community Foundation Grant correspondence

The Agricultural Service Board recommended Flagstaff County Council provide up to $2,000 annually starting in 2025 to support the Alberta Invasive Species Council, funded by municipal taxes. The board also recommended adjusting the Leafy Spurge Program helicopter cost-share from 50/50 to 75/25 (County/Landowner) for 2025 to encourage participation. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended $2,000 annual funding for Alberta Invasive Species Council (carried)
• Recommended 75/25 cost-share for Leafy Spurge helicopter services (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved 13 correspondence items as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council will meet to determine reserve bids for the 2024 tax sale and consider a land acquisition request from the Village of Forestburg. The meeting also includes a request for financial assistance from the Iron Creek Museum.

• 2024 Tax Sale: Setting of reserve bids
• Village of Forestburg: Request to acquire land at NE 35-41-15-W4
• Iron Creek Museum: Request for financial assistance for Sons of Norway Log Hall
• Town of Sedgewick: Proposed subdivision (Information Item 2024 24-R-874)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a comprehensive policy update review and the introduction of a new budget management policy. The meeting also includes decisions on tourism assistance grants and a request to cancel a tax penalty.

• Review of 11 policies including Donations, Risk Management, and Human Resources
• Proposed New Policy CP 016 - Budget Management Policy
• Tourism Assistance Grant requests for Parents for Fun in Flagstaff Society and Iron Creek Flying Club
• Request for quotation for a tractor
• Request for cancellation of penalty for Roll 184410

Council Meeting

The Council will review several municipal service items including dust suppressant policy revisions and infrastructure tenders. The meeting also includes discussions on new bylaws regarding enforcement officers and land agreements, alongside various departmental and committee reports.

• Policy PW013 Residential Dust Suppressant revisions
• Tender for Forestburg grader shed concrete floor replacement
• 2024 Bridge replacement with culvert tender (Bridge File 76355)
• Bylaw 05-24: Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw
• SDAB and ARB bylaws and agreements

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several financial items including 2024 budget amendments and a proposed tax rate bylaw. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal services, departmental updates, and various community reports.

• 2024 Budget Amendments
• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
• Purchase of 2025 Graders
• Reclassification request for Township Road 452 (Daysland East)
• Strome Community Curling Club letter of support request

Council Meeting

The Council will review results from the 2025 Business Plan and Budget public participation plan. The agenda also includes reviewing crushing tenders, equipment purchases, and a request for support regarding an industrial subdivision.

• West and Southwest area crushing tenders (CR-01-2024 and CR-02-2024)
• Purchase of a 2024 excavator with mulcher attachment
• 2024 dust suppressant request for quotation results
• Letter of support for Village of Forestburg industrial subdivision
• Tourism assistance grant for Forestburg Arena

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes presentations regarding the continuation of 2023 annual program assessments. These discussions cover protective services, regional programs, agriculture services, and transportation.

• Protective Services assessment
• Regional Programs assessment
• Agriculture Services assessment
• Transportation assessment

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2023 financial statements. Additionally, the body will review several annual program assessments covering various county departments.

• 2023 Financial Statement presentation by Peggy Weinzierl
• 2023 Annual Program Assessments for Communications, Health and Safety, Corporate Services, Economic Development, Planning and Development, Protective Services, Regional Programs, Agriculture Services, and Transportation

Council Meeting

The council will discuss revisions to the road classification and level of service policy. The agenda also includes proposals for purchasing a highway tractor and a wheel loader, as well as bridge replacement. Additionally, the council will review updates to the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

• Revision of Road Classification and Level of Service Policy (PW 016)
• Purchase of 2025 Class 8 Highway Tractor
• Purchase of 2024 Articulated Compact Wheel Loader
• Replacement of Bridge File 01459
• 2024 Revision to the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will review the 2023 season and receive updates from the Battle River Research Group. The meeting includes a discussion on Alberta Ag and Irrigation Crop Assurance programming and a review of policy AG 001.

• Battle River Research Group 2023 Recap delegation
• Alberta Ag and Irrigation Crop Assurance Programming Section delegation
• Review of Agricultural Service Board Policy AG 001
• 2023 Season Review report
• Review of proposed provincial resolutions

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2025 Business Plan and Budget Public Participation Plan and a 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw. Discussion items include a public hearing for the Killam IDP, various community services grant applications, and updates on municipal services.

• Public Hearing: Killam IDP
• 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Community Services Grant Applications
• Sanling Energy Ltd tax and penalty cancellation discussion
• Strome Fire Station facility lease request

Council Meeting

The Council will review the Killam Intermunicipal Development Plan at its first reading. Other agenda items include discussions on utility bylaws, bridge maintenance tenders, and property purchase offers.

• Killam Intermunicipal Development Plan - First Reading
• Utility Bylaw 01-24
• 2023 Bridge Maintenance Tender
• Sale of used 2019 graders
• Offer to purchase Strome property