February 11, 2020 Council Highlights

Jocelyn GagnonArchived, Council Highlights

News:

At the regular Council meeting held on February 11, 2020, Administration was directed to:

  • Include an insert in the 2020 Tax Notices explaining how housing management bodies that provide lodge accommodations can requisition municipalities.
  • Invite Heart River Housing and the North Peace Housing Foundation to a future Council meeting.
  • Advise Municipal Affairs that an exemption for the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 and Northern Sunrise County is appropriate, as both municipalities agree that the land that forms the border between the two municipalities is very minimal, a strong working relationship exists between the municipalities and further development along the Peace River is not likely.

Council authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement between the County and Birch Hills County.

Council authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement between the County and the MD of Peace No. 135.

Donations and Sponsorships:

  • $150 in promotional items for the Peace Regional Healthcare Retention and Attraction Committee High School Skills Day on April 22, 2020 in Peace River, AB.

Bylaws:

  • Council gave third reading to Bylaw B370/20 Fire Services Bylaw.
  • Council third reading to Bylaw B371/20 Development Authority Bylaw.
  • Council gave first and second reading to Bylaw B360/20 Water and Wastewater Bylaw as amended.  Third reading of the Bylaw will be requested on the February 25, 2020 regular Council meeting agenda.
  • Council gave first and second reading to Bylaw B368/20 Fees and Charges Bylaw as presented.  Third reading of the Bylaw will be requested on the February 25, 2020 regular Council meeting agenda.

Upcoming Council Meetings:

  • February 25 & March 10 regular Council Meetings 9:30 a.m.