Sturgeon County public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider three motions: to adopt the meeting agenda, to adopt the November 26 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes, and to accept the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information. Each motion will be voted on during the meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the December 10 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt the November 26 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Accept the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information
• Adjourn the December 10 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on December 10, 2024, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They accepted the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss a Disaster Recovery Program Update, and the discussion was kept confidential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with added closed session item (unanimous)
• Adopted November 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for Disaster Recovery Program Update (unanimous)
• Kept closed session discussion confidential (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider approving contracts for gravel supply and water, amending fire service agreements, and setting up the 2025 municipal election. A public hearing is scheduled for a land-use bylaw change.

• Award 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract to Auger Sand and Gravel Inc. ($596,250)
• Award 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract to Lafarge Canada ($482,500)
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 1660/24 redistricting 25018 Highway 37
• Authorize execution of Town of Legal West and South Water Supply Agreements
• Give second and third reading of Bylaw 1663/24 for 2025 municipal election

Council approved two gravel supply contracts, gave final readings to the 2025 election bylaw, authorized agreements with neighboring towns, and approved a notice of intention to expropriate land for a pedestrian bridge. A public hearing on a rezoning application was held, but no decision was recorded in the minutes. Council also directed administration to prepare an updated cost assessment for Villeneuve fencing options.

• Approved 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract for Legal Stockpile to Auger Sand and Gravel Inc. ($596,250, unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Gravel Supply Contract for Villeneuve Area to Lafarge Canada ($482,500, unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1663/24 (2025 election matters, unanimous)
• Appointed Jesse Sopko as Returning Officer and Melodie Steele as Substitute Returning Officer for 2025 election (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Fire Services Agreement Amendments with Town of Gibbons and Town of Morinville (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Peace Officer Jurisdiction Agreement with Town of Morinville (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intention to Expropriate Land for Starkey Road Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway Project (6-1)
• Directed Administration to prepare updated cost assessment for Villeneuve fencing and landscaping options (5-2)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss public relations sponsorship allocations and review a meeting follow-up action list. The committee will also seek to adopt the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting.

• Council Common Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List dated October 22, 2024
• Adoption of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved two allocations from the Council Common Public Relations Budget: $10,890 for staff appreciation and $7,535 divided equally between two food banks. The committee also received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,890 for Sturgeon County staff appreciation (unanimous)
• Approved $7,535 divided equally between Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank and St. Albert Community Village and Food Bank (unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft Agriculture Master Plan, review the 2024 Audit Service Plan, and receive quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater, and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments.

• Draft Agriculture Master Plan presentation
• 2024 Audit Service Plan presentation
• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several bylaws and policy motions. Key items include second and third readings of the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw, a $25,000 allocation for a hydrogen‑fueled electric power Level 3 charging‑station project, and approval of council remuneration, technology allowance, and election bylaws. The council will also refuse a $1,806.29 utility charge cancellation request and appoint public members to boards and committees.

• Bylaw 1659/24 – 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw – second and third readings
• Refuse utility charge cancellation request for Account 08155.020 ($1,806.29)
• Approve Sturgeon County participation and $25,000 allocation for Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Level 3 Charging Station project
• Approve Council Remuneration and Business Expense Policy and Council Technology Allowance Policy
• First reading of Bylaw 1663/24 – Election Bylaw

Council Budget Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will adopt the meeting agenda and then review the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget. Items include a utility service rate review, a financial overview, operating service enhancements, capital committee recommendations, and financial options and considerations. The council will discuss these items before any motions to approve the budget.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget package
• Utility Service Rate Review
• Operating Service Enhancements
• Capital Committee Recommendations
• Financial Options and Considerations

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider and vote on the Century Hills Outline Plan and the associated Bylaw 1648/24. The agenda also includes adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar, several land‑use and road closure bylaws, a new fees bylaw, a leash‑area designation for Bellerose Park, and a request for participation in a hydrogen‑fueled Level 3 charging station project. Closed‑session discussion will address a procurement for the Process Water Initiative, and the council will be directed to study possible amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw and a historic designation for Victoria Trail Bridge.

• Approve Century Hills Outline Plan and second/third readings of Bylaw 1648/24
• Second and third readings of Road Closure Bylaw 1646/23 for Block 3 Plan 866 CG, Alcomdale
• First reading of Bylaw 1660/24 to redistrict Highway 37 from Agriculture to Industrial Unserviced
• First reading of Bylaw 1659/24 establishing 2025 Fees and Charges
• Designate Bellerose Park as a designated leash area

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing annual updates from agricultural and sand and gravel advisory committees. The body is also discussing 2025 operating budget requests and draft policies regarding council remuneration and technology allowances.

• 2025 Council Operating Budget Requests
• Draft Council Remuneration and Councillor Business Expense Policy
• Draft Council Technology Allowance and Support Policy
• Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update
• Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Update

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will adopt its meeting agenda and the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review the 2025 Capital Budget using several attached documents and recommend that the motions be consolidated for Council at the November 19, 2024 Budget Meeting.

• Adopt the October 30, 2024 Capital Committee agenda
• Adopt the September 12, 2024 Capital Committee meeting minutes
• Review the 2025 Capital Budget (attachments include Bylaw 1580-22, Capital Budget Policy, Recommended Capital Budget, Proposed Amendments, and Council Budget Request for Sign Hamlet of Villeneuve)
• Recommend consolidating the Committee motions for Council consideration at the November 19, 2024 Budget Meeting

Council Budget Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will meet to review proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets, along with various service enhancement requests. The meeting is scheduled for October 30-31, 2024, at the Sturgeon County Centre in Morinville.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• 2025 Operating Service Enhancements
• 2025 Council Operating Service Enhancements
• 2025 Capital Service Enhancements
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to review a request for the cancellation of utility charges for one account. The agenda also includes two closed sessions regarding a land matter and legal services for a process water initiative.

• Decision on utility charge cancellation of $2,339.59 for Utility Account 08155.020
• Closed session regarding a land matter
• Closed session regarding legal services for Process Water Initiative

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and adopt the October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes. A closed session is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. to consider a business development opportunity for the Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt October 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Closed session on Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission business development opportunity
• Adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting

Organizational Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Organizational Council will adopt the agenda, approve the proposed 2025 council and budget meeting calendar, and appoint a Deputy Mayor for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. It will also approve the list of council appointments to boards, committees and commissions for 2024‑2025. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the October 22, 2024 agenda
• Approve the proposed 2025 Council, Committee of the Whole, and Budget Meeting Dates Calendar
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
• Approve the 2024‑2025 Council Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions
• Adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the meeting agenda and the September 24, 2024 minutes. A presentation by the Economic Development Advisory Board will recommend a Small Business Incentive Program, which the council will refer to the 2025 budget deliberations. A public hearing will consider the proposed disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes. Two closed‑session items will address the Chief Administrative Officer transition and an investigation update before adjournment.

• Adopt October 8, 2024 agenda
• Adopt September 24, 2024 council minutes
• Refer Small Business Incentive Program recommendation to 2025 budget
• Public hearing on disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes
• Closed session on Chief Administrative Officer transition and recruitment

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the October 8, 2024 agenda and the September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes. It will accept the 2024 Tri‑Annual Financial Report for the period ended August 31, 2024 as information. A closed‑session verbal update on Economic Innovation & Growth will be presented.

• Adopt October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Accept 2024 T2 Financial Report (period ended August 31, 2024) as information
• Closed‑session verbal update: Economic Innovation & Growth Quarterly Update
• Adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will vote on the second and third readings of Bylaw 1638/23 to close a portion of Range Road 222. The meeting also includes public hearings on the Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan and its redistricting bylaw, and a request to waive water charges for Utility Account 08155.020. Additional business items are the appointment of D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards and resolutions to be submitted to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1638/23 – Road Closure – Portion of Range Road 222
• Public hearing on Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1648/24 – Estates of Tuscany Redistricting
• Request to waive water charges for Utility Account 08155.020 (Mahoney)
• Appointment of D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the Assessment Review Boards

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the September 24, 2024 agenda. It will adopt the September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. A closed‑session will be held for a strategic initiatives update. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Closed session for strategic initiatives update
• Adjourn the September 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2025 Capital Budget and related adjustments. The committee will determine which motions to recommend for final Council approval.

• 2025 Capital Budget Review
• Proposed Adjustments to the 2025 Capital Budget v3
• 2024 Council Budget Requests - Capital

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive informational updates from the Safe Communities Facilitator and the Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, and Redwater RCMP detachments. The committee will also receive the 2025 Fees and Charges Review Report as information. A closed‑session strategic initiatives update will be presented.

• Adopt September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt August 27, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive Safe Communities Facilitator September 10 update (information)
• Receive Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update (information)
• Receive 2025 Fees and Charges Review Report (information)

The Committee of the Whole received information-only updates from Safe Communities, three RCMP detachments (Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, Redwater), and a 2025 Fees and Charges Review. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information and carried unanimously. The meeting also included a closed session on a Strategic Initiatives Update, with materials kept confidential.

• Received Safe Communities Facilitator update as information (unanimous)
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Morinville RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Redwater RCMP quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Fees and Charges Review as information (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Update as information in closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed session materials confidential per FOIP Act (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to receive a final report from the Council Remuneration Task Force and consider policy amendments. The body is also reviewing an internship application and updates to the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Final Report of the Council Remuneration Task Force
• Application to host a Finance Officer Intern through the Alberta Municipal Internship Program
• Amendment to the 2024 Meeting Calendar
• Closed session regarding tax penalty cancellation request for Tax Roll 178080
• Closed session regarding a personnel matter

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will adopt the September 5, 2024 agenda and the August 16, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive the Council and Committee meeting follow‑up action list as information. A closed‑session will be held for a personnel matter. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt September 5, 2024 Governance and Council Services Committee agenda
• Adopt August 16, 2024 Governance and Council Services Committee meeting minutes
• Receive Council and Committee meeting follow‑up action list as information
• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter under the Municipal Government Act

Regular Council Meeting

The council will direct administration to schedule a public hearing on the proposed disposal of Lot R22, Block 3, Plan 772 2157 in Cardiff Echoes. It will also consider a letter of support for the Town of Bon Accord’s Alberta Community Partnership grant application, a decision to decline a sister‑district request from Lufwanyama, Zambia, and recommendations on highway twinning and a leash‑area designation for Bellerose Park.

• Disposal of Reserve Parcel (Lot R22 Block 3 Plan 772 2157) in Cardiff Echoes – schedule public hearing
• Letter of support for Town of Bon Accord’s Alberta Community Partnership grant application
• Decline request to form sister districts with Lufwanyama, Zambia
• Advocacy for twinning portions of Highway 63 and Highway 28 between Edmonton and Fort McMurray
• Consideration of designating Bellerose Park as a leash area

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the July 16, 2024 Committee minutes. It will receive an informational presentation from the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission at 11:00 a.m. A closed‑session will provide a strategic initiatives update. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the August 27, 2024 Committee agenda
• Adopt the July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Accept the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission presentation as information
• Closed session – strategic initiatives update
• Adjourn the meeting

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee is meeting to handle administrative business and a personnel matter. The primary item is a closed session to evaluate the performance of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Closed session for Chief Administrative Officer Performance Evaluation

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and June 25 minutes, award the 2024 Dale MacMillan Scholarship, and conduct second and third readings of two debenture bylaws for the Sturgeon Road‑RR250 roundabout and the Landing Trail waterline. They will also authorize a letter of support for a watershed grant, accept the Sturgeon Valley resident‑engagement report, and hold a closed‑session appointment to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority board.

• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1654/24 – Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 Roundabout Debenture
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1655/24 – Landing Trail Waterline Construction Debenture
• Award of the 2024 Dale MacMillan Scholarship for Community Leadership to Alynne Dostie and Brett Majeau
• Authorization for the Mayor to provide a letter of support to the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance grant application
• Acceptance of the 2024 Sturgeon Valley Resident Engagement Report and direction for further developer engagement

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee is meeting to receive several informational reports and updates. Discussions include employee engagement and waste management, as well as a closed session regarding strategic initiatives.

• 2024 Mid-Year Report
• 2024 Employee Engagement Survey Results
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Waste Update
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update
• Correspondence regarding the Legal Arena and Curling Rink Retrofit Project

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a budget amendment for waterline extension engineering and a feasibility study for Noroncal Subdivision water and sewer services. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory boards and the execution of a trail memorandum of understanding.

• $831,416 interim funding for Sturgeon Valley South Waterline Extension engineering
• Execution of Athabasca Landing Trail Memorandum of Understanding
• Feasibility study for Noroncal Subdivision water and sewer servicing
• Appointments to Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee and Community Services Advisory Board

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions for updates on economic innovation, growth, and strategic initiatives. The committee will also review minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Economic Innovation & Growth verbal update (closed session)
• Strategic Initiatives Update (closed session)
• Adoption of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will review the Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw and a new Traffic Calming Policy. The meeting also includes discussions on participating in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling Project and approving the 2024 Public Tax Sale.

• Third reading of Bylaw 1657/24 (Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw)
• Authorization to act as an intervenor in a Land and Property Rights Tribunal assessment complaint
• Approval of the November 28, 2024, Public Tax Sale
• Allocation of up to $110,000 for the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling (AZEFF) Project
• Approval of Traffic Calming Policy and a $100,000 transfer for installations

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive several informational presentations from local agencies and organizations. These include quarterly updates from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments. The committee will also review the 2024 Tri-Annual Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2024.

• Quarterly updates from Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments
• Gibbons Library Board presentation
• STARS annual update
• 2024 Tri-Annual Financial Report (T1)
• Safe Communities Facilitator update

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider public relations sponsorship allocations and review the Chief Administrative Officer's performance in closed session. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a follow-up action list.

• Council Common Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations discussion (no proposed motion)
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow-Up Action List review
• Closed session for CAO performance evaluation update and 2024 goals

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is deciding on several major infrastructure contracts, including an $8.8 million road construction project and a $4.3 million bridge replacement. They will also consider rezoning land for industrial use, updating the Clean Energy Improvement Program tax bylaw, and approving debentures for a roundabout and waterline connection. The meeting includes two closed-session items.

• Award contract for Range Road 251 and Cardiff Park Internal Roads Construction to Central Civil Solutions Inc. for $8,835,864.16
• Award contract for Township Road 564 Reconstruction and Bridge File 00889 Replacement to TBL Construction Ltd. for $4,331,379.40
• Award contract for Township Road 570 Gravel Road Improvements to Noyen Construction Ltd. for $1,567,639.50
• First readings of debenture bylaws for Sturgeon Road and Range Road 250 Roundabout and Landing Trail Waterline Connection
• Second and third readings of bylaws to redistrict land from AG to I4 and amend off-site levy for Sturgeon Industrial Park

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with one substantive item: a closed session to discuss a strategic initiatives update. The committee will also adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and consider correspondence from the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services regarding housing needs in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area.

• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) and FOIP sections 24 and 25 for a strategic initiatives update
• Letter from Minister Jason Nixon on collaborative approach to address housing in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a resident presentation regarding pit dewatering and water well concerns, and an update from Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence on regional airport support and funding.

• Resident presentation on pit dewatering and water well concerns at 11:00 a.m.
• Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association update at 11:30 a.m.
• Letter from Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors re regional airport support and funding

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on awarding multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $9 million, including road reconstruction, culvert replacements, and pavement preservation. They will also consider second and third readings of a road closure bylaw, appoint agricultural inspectors, and discuss a curbside waste collection program. Two items will be discussed in closed session.

• Award $3,995,760.59 contract for Woodridge Subdivision Reconstruction and Surfacing to Central Civil Solutions Inc.
• Award $1,149,681.12 contract for fire self-contained breathing apparatus replacement to Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc.
• Award $1,266,614.17 contract for 2024 Mill and Overlay Pavement Preservation to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd.
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1626/23 to close a road in Area 'A' Plan 232 0067
• Approve $100,000 Fire Master Plan development project

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 Capital Budget and consider adopting the minutes from its February 29, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items and a budget update, with no votes on specific projects or expenditures.

• 2025 Capital Budget Update presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Adoption of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended motion to accept budget update as information only

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider awarding contracts for two motor graders totaling $1,301,554.56, and approving $279,904 in Community Services Advisory Board grants and $232,912 in Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee grants. Council will also hold a public hearing on a land-use bylaw amendment to redistrict a portion of SW-5-55-22-4 from Agriculture to Medium Industrial Serviced, and give second and third readings to two other redistricting bylaws. Other business includes appointing a Deputy Mayor, receiving the 2023 audited financial statements, and endorsing Councillor Comeau's nomination to the FCM Board of Directors.

• Award contract for one John Deere 872GP motor grader to Brandt Tractor at $677,964.56
• Award contract for one Caterpillar 140 motor grader to Finning Canada at $623,590.00
• Approve 2024 Community Grants: $279,904 (Community Services Advisory Board) and $232,912 (Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee)
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1649/24 to redistrict Lot A, Plan 4595NY from AG to I4 (Medium Industrial Serviced)
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1642/23 (AG to REC) and Bylaw 1645/23 (AG and IR to I3)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider three readings of Bylaw 1658/24 to set 2024 taxation rates. They will also hold second and third readings for a land-use bylaw redistricting a portion of SW-30-54-25-4 from Agriculture to Recreational District, and give first reading to a bylaw for the Estates of Tuscany outline plan. Council will vote on awarding contracts for the Alcomdale Bulk Water Receiving Station Relocation Project ($1,128,771.16 to Alpha Construction Inc.) and an aerial fire apparatus (to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.).

• Bylaw 1658/24 – 2024 Taxation Rates (three readings)
• Bylaw 1644/23 – redistricting SW-30-54-25-4 from AG to REC (second and third readings)
• Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan and Bylaw 1648/24 – redistricting NE-13-54-25-W4M to R7 and PU (first reading)
• Contract award: Alcomdale Bulk Water Receiving Station Relocation Project to Alpha Construction Inc., $1,128,771.16
• Contract award: Aerial Fire Apparatus to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Northern Lights Library System and the Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review Report, both as information items. A closed session is scheduled for a strategic initiatives update, citing advice from officials and economic interests exemptions. The meeting also includes correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and an assessment model review.

• Northern Lights Library System presentation at 11:00 a.m. with 2023 value statement
• Sturgeon County 2023 Year in Review Report with corporate business plan and strategic plan attachments
• Closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update under FOIP sections 24 and 25
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board 2024-27 Strategic Plan
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re Assessment Model Review

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then move into closed session for two items: an update on assessment complaints (Roll Number 282000) and a strategic initiatives update. The meeting also includes correspondence from the Town of Bon Accord regarding RCMP support. The agenda is largely procedural with the substantive discussions occurring in closed session.

• Closed session discussion of Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Number 282000
• Closed session discussion of Strategic Initiatives Update
• Letter from Mayor Brian Holden, Town of Bon Accord re. Alberta RCMP Support

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is deciding on several financial and land-use items at this meeting. Key decisions include a proposed $786,000 funding increase for a Fire Aerial Apparatus from the General Operating Reserve, a tax rate reduction from 2.13% to 1.37% by replacing new debt with $5.0 million from reserves, and approval of a 2024 subsidized dust suppression program with an additional $17,700 for fully subsidized treatments. Council will also hold public hearings on two redistricting bylaws: one to rezone a portion of land from Agriculture to Medium Industrial and Industrial Reserve, and another to rezone a parcel from Agriculture to Recreational District.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. for Bylaw 1645/23 to redistrict a portion of SW-27-57-25-4 from AG to I3 and IR to I3
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. for Bylaw 1642/23 to redistrict a portion of SW-33-54-27-4 from AG to REC District
• Proposed $786,000 funding increase for Fire Aerial Apparatus from General Operating Reserve
• Proposed tax rate reduction from 2.13% to 1.37% by replacing new 2024-2025 debt with $5.0 million from General Operating Reserve
• Proposed 2024 subsidized dust suppression program with $205 per residence subsidy and $17,700 for new fully subsidized locations

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider adopting the meeting agenda and minutes from January 18, 2024. The main business item is a proposed motion to approve the 2024 mandate letter for the Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer’s 2024 annual performance evaluation and a policy review, citing privacy exemptions under provincial law.

• 2024 Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee Mandate Letter – proposed approval
• Closed session: CAO 2024 annual performance evaluation and policy review (privacy exemption)
• Adoption of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear quarterly updates and 2024-2025 priorities from the Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, and Redwater RCMP detachments, and presentations from the Redwater Community Golf Club and Morinville Curling Club. The committee will also discuss a closed-session strategic initiatives update and correspondence about a 2024 Fire Services Training Program grant.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment 2024-2025 Priorities and Quarterly Update
• Redwater Community Golf Club presentation referred to Administration for analysis
• Morinville Curling Club presentation referred to Administration for analysis

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, and consider a contract award for dust suppression. They will also appoint public members to two committees and enter closed session for a personnel matter.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1644/23 to redistrict SW-30-54-25-4 from AG to REC
• Contract award to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. for $393,000 (excluding GST) with two one-year extension options
• Appointments to Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and Council Remuneration Task Force
• Closed session for personnel matter under MGA section 197(2)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review a long-term capital funding and expenditure report, and to consider proposed amendments to the 2024-2025 capital plan, including funding allocations and a hardshell structure at the Villeneuve Gravel Pit. The committee will also consider amendments proposed by committee members. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Long Term Capital Funding and Expenditure Review presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Proposed capital amendments for 2024-2025, including equipment storage, scissor lift and trailer services, and fire aerial apparatus
• Recommendation to approve hardshell covered structure at Villeneuve Gravel Pit
• Committee member proposed capital amendments

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold public hearings on a road closure in Alcomdale and amendments to the Public Open Space and Environmental Preservation districts. Council will also consider second and third readings of several land-use bylaw amendments, including redistricting parcels for resource extraction and industrial use, and first readings for two more redistricting bylaws. Other business includes discussing resident engagement options for the Land Use Advisory Committee and appointing members to a subregional negotiating committee.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Road Closure Bylaw 1646/23 for a lane in Block 3, Plan 866 CG, Alcomdale
• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1647/24 to amend Public Open Space (POS) and Environmental Preservation (EP) districts
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1632/23 for efficiency and effectiveness amendments to the Land Use Bylaw
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1637/23 to redistrict SE-12-57-21-4 from Agriculture to Resource Extraction district
• First readings of Bylaw 1649/24 and Bylaw 1650/24 to redistrict a portion of SW-5-55-22-4 to Medium Industrial Serviced district and amend the Sturgeon Industrial Park off-site levy bylaw

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider directing administration to provide information on how Sturgeon County could cease membership in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board. They will also vote on second and third readings of a bylaw for technical redistrictings, and award a $589,417 contract for a renovation project. A letter to the province requesting a review of vegetation management along highways is also on the agenda.

• Direct administration to provide info on ceasing membership in Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1639/23 for technical redistrictings to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Award contract for Cardiff Room and County Centre Front Foyer Renovation Project to Pemco Construction at $589,417
• Authorize letter to Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors requesting review of vegetation management program
• Approve amendments to 2024-2025 Capital Budgets including deferring tractor replacement and transferring funds

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on the Economic Marketing Strategy, the River Valley Alliance 2024 Shareholder Update, and the St. Albert Seniors Association. The meeting also includes a closed session for a strategic initiatives update.

• 10:30 a.m. – Economic Innovation and Growth Marketing Strategy presentation
• 11:00 a.m. – River Valley Alliance 2024 Shareholder Update presentation
• 11:30 a.m. – St. Albert Seniors Association presentation
• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) for strategic initiatives update

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive the 2023 annual update from the Economic Development Advisory Board and consider referring the board’s recommendation to develop small-business incentive programs to administration for further analysis. The meeting also includes three closed-session items: an update on major assessment complaints for three roll numbers, an economic development sponsorship opportunity, and a strategic initiatives update. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of minutes, adjournment).

• Economic Development Advisory Board 2023 Annual Update presented for information
• Recommendation to develop and implement small business incentive programs referred to administration
• Closed session: Major Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Numbers 282000, 494000, and 443000
• Closed session: Economic Development Sponsorship Opportunity
• Closed session: Strategic Initiatives Update

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold public hearings on three land-use bylaw amendments, including technical redistrictings, efficiency and effectiveness changes, and a redistricting from agriculture to resource extraction. Council will also consider second and third readings of bylaws establishing a Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and a Council Remuneration Task Force, and first readings of several redistricting and land-use district amendments. A contract award of $677,700 for bridge maintenance is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1639/23 for technical redistrictings to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1632/23 for efficiency and effectiveness amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1637/23 to redistrict SE-12-57-21-4 from AG to RE district
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1643/23 to establish a Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee
• Contract award of $677,700 to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for bridge maintenance and other work

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider approving 2024 mandate letters for six advisory boards and committees, including Agricultural Service Board and Transportation Advisory Committee. The committee will also receive a follow-up action list from previous meetings as information.

• Approve 2024 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee
• Receive Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information
• Adopt October 12, 2023 Governance and Council Services Committee minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and business items. Key decisions include a public hearing on closing a portion of Range Road 222, second reading of a bylaw to rezone land at 55013 Hwy 825 from Agriculture to Direct Control District 24, and awarding a digital permitting solution contract to ESRI Canada Limited. Council will also consider first readings for a road closure bylaw in Alcomdale and a Council Remuneration Task Force Bylaw, plus approve an engagement plan for the Agriculture Master Plan.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1638/23 to close a portion of Range Road 222
• Second reading of Bylaw 1635/23 to redistrict 55013 Hwy 825 from AG to DC 24
• Award of Digital Permitting Solution Contract to ESRI Canada Limited
• First reading of Bylaw 1646/23 to close a lane within Block 3, Plan 866 CG, with a transfer agreement to Alcomdale Community League
• First reading of Bylaw 1636/24 to establish a Council Remuneration Task Force

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet in closed session to discuss strategic initiatives, citing provincial privacy laws. They will also review correspondence from Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding an assessment model review and amendments to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board's dispute resolution and appeal bylaw.

• Closed session under Municipal Government Act for strategic initiatives update
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver re: Assessment Model Review
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board re: Dispute Resolution and Appeal Bylaw amendments
• Letter from Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board to Minister McIver requesting meeting on developer appeal process