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Lacombe County Council discussed the Bentley land annexation, economic development, and the water availability engagement study during the Jan. 9 regular meeting.
Here are the meeting highlights:
Property tax payment plan request
A motion that Lacombe County approve the payment plan proposed by Avila Energy for its tax account with payments paid over a thirty-six month period starting March 2025, and with the stipulation that penalties during the term be waived, did not receive Council approval.
Property tax penalty cancellation request
A motion that Lacombe County approve the tax penalty cancellation of $597.30, as requested by the property owner, tax roll #4027113028, did not receive Council approval.
Long-range planning services program update
The Long Range Planning Services Program Update for 2025-2027 was presented to Council.
Town of Bentley annexation
Council received an update on the Town of Bentley Annexation.
Planning services update
Council received an update on the progress and activities of the Planning Services department for 2024.
Participation in Central Alberta tourism alliance
Lacombe County will become a member of the Central Alberta Tourism Alliance (CATA), at a cost of $5,000, for 2025.
Economic development update
Council received an update on the progress and activities related to Economic Development in the County.
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient
Mr. Nick Harper was awarded the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award of $1,500.
2024 Certificate of Recognition Maintenance Audit
The County’s 2024 Maintenance Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit results were presented to Council.
Water Availability Engagement Study
An overview of the Water Availability Engagement Survey, initiated by the Government of Alberta, was presented to Council. Council endorsed Administration’s draft responses to the survey, as amended, and directed Administration to submit the finalized responses by the deadline.
Corporate business plan update
An update to the Lacombe County 2022-2027 Corporate Business Plan was presented to Council.
Amendment to the 2024-2028 long-term road construction program
An amendment to the County’s 2024-2028 Long Term Road Construction Program was approved by Council.
Paid parking 2024 season review
An overview of the Paid Parking Program for the 2024 season was presented to Council.
Opportunity for meeting Minister of Municipal Affairs
The County Manager was directed to submit a meeting request for Council to meet with the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, during the 2025 RMA Spring Convention.
2025 utility rates bylaws
Council approved the first, second, and third readings for the following 2025 utility rate bylaws:
• Bylaw No. 1423/24 Aspelund Industrial Parks Water and Wastewater
• Bylaw No. 1424/24 Mirror Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Services
• Bylaw No. 1425/24 Lakeview Estates Water Services
• Bylaw No. 1426/24 Sylvan Lake Communal Sewage Services
• Bylaw No. 1427/24 QEII West Lacombe Business Parks Water & Wastewater Services
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Building.
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