October 15, 2024 Council Meeting Highlights

News:

At the regular Council meeting held on October 15, 2024 Administration was directed to:

• Send a letter of congratulations to Lubicon Lake Band #453 for receiving approval from the Federal government for the Treaty 8 Lands and Benefits Claim Settlement Agreement, dated October 24, 2018.
• Send Public Works Units #12009 2012 Chev Silverado Cheyenne, #32105 – 2016 Kenworth, #32121 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, and #32128 2020 FMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD to an upcoming auction, as per Policy 1.2 Disposal of Surplus Items.
• Send a request to the Peace River Regional Airport Association to provide a presentation to Council regarding their donation request which must include the most recent audited financial statements, a Business Plan and the current Board of Directors listing.

Council approved a final one-year extension for subdivision application 21MK036 on SE-23-83-21-W5M to expire on October 15, 2025.

Policies:

• Council approved the amendment to Policy 2.17 Soil Management and Conservation as presented.
• Council approved the amendments to Policy 3.4 Workplace Violence and Harassment as presented.

Presentations:

• Brian Allan, Executive Director, and Sandra Eastman, Chairperson for Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency provided a presentation on their Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025-2029). 

Donations and Sponsorships:

• $500 to the Royal Canadian Legion Peace River Branch No. 62 for their annual Poppy Campaign.
• $2,000 to the Peace River Curling Club to assist with the costs of replacing the headers for the ice plant.

Upcoming Council Meetings:

• October 29, 2024 Organizational Council Meetings at 9:30 a.m. and regular Council meeting to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Northern Sunrise County Council Chamber.
• November 12, 2024 regular Council meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Council meetings will also be available for virtual attendance. 

To access the meeting link visit northernsunrise.civicweb.net.