Council Highlights: May 25, 2021
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PUBLIC HEARINGS & DELEGATIONS
Land Use Bylaw
The proposed bylaw, 1821/2021, to amend the Land Use Bylaw opens for public feedback and comments. No comments or feedback are submitted, and following no questions from council, the public hearing portion closes
Secure Land Management – Industrial Plan Outline
A representative from Stantec appears before Council to discuss the Secure Land Management Outline Plan, which is discussed later in the agenda. A developer also speaks briefly to Council around the industrial subdivision on highway 11A with direct access to rail line
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Secure Land Management Plan
A motion to approve the Secure Land Management plan is defeated by Council
Municipal Development Plan
Council grants first reading to Bylaw 1831/2021 to amend the Town’s Municipal Development Plan and sets a Public Hearing for June 28 at 6:00 PM, as requested in Report AIR-408
West Area Structure Plan
Council grants first reading to Bylaw 1832/2021 to amend the West Area Sturcture Plan and sets a Public Hearing for June 28 at 6:00 PM, as requested in Report AIR-409
Land Use Bylaw
Council grants second and third reading to amend the Town’s Land Use Bylaw 1823/2021 to re-designate parts of the SW 28-38-1-W5M, as requested in Report AIR-407
ADMINISTRATION
Second Voting Stations
Council grants second and third readings to Bylaw 1829/2021 to establish a second voting station for the October 18, 2021 Municipal Election in the Town of Sylvan Lake
Open Voting Stations Earlier
Council grants second and third readings to Bylaw 1830/2021 to establish longer voting hours for the October 18, 2021 Municipal Election in the Town of Sylvan Lake, with voting stations opening at 8:00 AM
Council Meetings
Council agrees to revert back to in-person Council meetings, starting with the June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting
PUBLIC WORKS
Sylvan Lake Regional Water Commission
Council approves the disestablishment of the Sylvan Lake Regional Water Commission as presented in Report AIR-410
Water Well 10 Lease Approval
Council approves the Water Well 10 Lease Agreement as provided in Report AIR-413
CORRESPONDENCE
Request for Support
Council directs Administration to prepare a letter of support for a National Crisis Line as requested by Mr. Blaine Calkins, MP
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Mayor McIntyre proclaims June 15, 2021 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Sylvan Lake, and encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate seniors and their ongoing contributions to the success and vitality of Albertans
Seniors Week
Mayor McIntyre proclaims June 7 to 13, 2021 as Seniors’ Week in Sylvan Lake, and calls upon all residents in our community and area to join in the celebration of Seniors’ Week to recognize the valuable contributions of seniors
Recreation and Parks Month
Mayor McIntyre proclaims the month of June as Recreation & Parks month, in recognition of the benefits and values that recreation, parks and leisure services provide
MOTION TO GO IN-CAMERA, carried
MOTION TO REVERT TO REGULAR MEETING, carried
Fog Dog Energy Solutions
Council directs Administration to terminate the Master Services Agreement with Fogdog Energy Solutions Incorporated regarding the proposed No Landfill Disposal Facility in Sylvan Lake.
Organizational Restructuring
Council directs Administration to initiate a restructuring of the People Services Division to an FCSS Division and allocate the Human Resource function to report to CAO in the Administration Division.