Council Meeting
Agenda

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of the Administration Building

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 6, 2026 be approved as presented.

3.

DELEGATIONS

3.1

1000 A.M. - ACCURATE ASSESSEMENT PRESENTATION

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

APRIL 1, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT the minutes for the Council meeting of April 1, 2026 be approved as presented.

4.2

APRIL 29, 2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT the minutes for the Special Council meeting of April 29, 2026 be approved as presented.

5.

DEPARTMENT BUSINESS

5.1

CORPORATE SERVICES

5.1.1

2026 PROPERTY TAX BYLAW

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council give first, second and if unanimously agreed third reading of Bylaw 03/26, the Property Tax Bylaw authorizing the proposed rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within Flagstaff County in 2026.

5.1.2

2025 MUNICIPAL INDICATOR RESULTS

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Flagstaff County respond to the 2025 Municipal Indicator Results as follows:

  • Indicator #4 – Tax Collection Rate: Municipalities will continue to have higher uncollectable tax ratios as long as bad acting oil and gas companies are allowed to continue to operate without paying taxes and there is no repercussion for them continuing not to pay. Flagstaff County recognizes this loss of revenue in their budget planning.
  • Indicator #11 – Investment in Infrastructure: Flagstaff County has reviewed their Capital Spending Plan, and the replacement of assets will exceed the annual amortization based on the current long-term plan 2026-2029 and into the future. Based on staff analysis of capital spending we will meet the requirements by 2026 yearend.

5.2

COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.2.1

2026 TOURISM ASSISTANCE GRANT - FLAGSTAFF SCOTTISH CLUB GATHERING OF THE CLANS HIGHLAND FESTIVAL

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT after reviewing the evaluation form for the Tourism Assistance grant request from the Flagstaff Scottish Club for the purpose of hosting The Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival, approve the grant in the amount of $3,000.

5.3

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

5.3.1

UTILITIES BYLAW 04-26

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council pass first, second and if unanimously agreed, third reading of Bylaw 04/26 – Utilities Bylaw.

5.3.2

2026 PUBLIC WORKS DECLARATION WEEK

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council approve the attached resolution thereby proclaiming May 17th to May 23rd, 2026, to “National Public Works Week” in Flagstaff County.

5.3.3

2026 CULVERT REPLACEMENTS TENDER 78061-26

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT the Culvert Replacement Tender # 78061-26 be awarded to Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd. for $476,400 plus GST to be funded through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) grant and MSI Capital grant.

5.3.4

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - HVAC SYSTEM REPAIRS

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $31,450 plus GST for the required mechanical system repairs at the Administration Building, as identified in the Nordic Mechanical Systems deficiency report, to be funded from the Office Building Maintenance operating budget.

6.

BUSINESS

6.1

BEAVER COUNTY - INTERMUNICIPAL COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK (ICF)

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Section 708.28, Flagstaff County determines and agrees that intermunicipal services with Beaver County have been and will continue to be adequately provided by means other than an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF), and that they opt out of and conclude the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework approved by resolution March 11, 2020.

6.2

MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF WAINWRIGHT - INTERMUNICIPAL COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK (ICF)

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Section 708.28, Flagstaff County determines and agrees that intermunicipal services with the Municipal District of Wainwright have been and will continue to be adequately provided by means other than an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, and that they opt out of and conclude the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework approved by resolution March 11, 2020.

6.3

TOWN OF KILLAM - NEW MEDICAL CLINIC

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council support the Town of Killam in establishing a committee to explore the needs and the possibility of development of a new medical clinic in the community, and to appoint two Council members and Shelly Armstrong, Chief Administrative Officer to the committee.

6.4

VILLAGE OF FORESTBURG - ANNEXATION OF NE 35-41-15-W4

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT Council consider the request from the Village of Forestburg regarding support of the annexation of NE 35-41-15-W4.

7.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1

COMMITTEE REPORTS - 2026-05-06

1. Veterans Memorial Highway Association (VMHA) – April 10, 2026 Minutes and Agenda
2. Veterans Memorial Highway Association (VMHA) – March 28, 2025 Minutes
3. Veterans Memorial Highway Association (VMHA) – December 5, 2025 AGM Minutes
4. Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management (FRSWM) – April 27, 2026 Minutes and Agenda
5. Diplomat Mine Museum Society (DMMS) – April 27, 2026 Minutes and Agenda
6. Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS) – April 8, 2026 Minutes and Agenda
7. Flagstaff Community Fondation – April 8, 2026 Minutes and Agenda
8. Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) – April 22, 2026 Agenda
9. Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) – March 25, 2026 Minutes

8.

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

8.1

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS - 2026-05-06

• Recommendation for consideration

  THAT the following items of correspondence be approved as presented:

  1. Alberta Municipal Affairs – April 1, 2026 Assessment Review Model
  2. Alberta Municipal Affairs – April 2, 2026 – Bill 28
  3. Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries – April 2, 2026 – AB Libraries Condemn Act of Censorship
  4. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food – April 1, 2026 – Response to Lacombe Research Centre Letter
  5. Police Review Commission – April 2026 – Update and Q1 Report
  6. Town of Daysland – April 24, 2026 – Highway 13 Widening
  7. Flagstaff County – March 2026 Financial Report
  8. Royal Canadian Mounted Policy (RCMP) – Q4 Update
  9. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – April 21, 2026 Assessment Model Review Member Update
  10. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – April 2, 2026 Contact Newsletter
  11. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – April 10, 2026 Contact Newsletter
  12. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – April 17, 2026 Contact Newsletter
  13. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – April 24, 2026 Contact Newsletter
  14. Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – June 4, 2026 – County Fair Reception Save the Date

9.

INFORMATION ITEMS

9.1

INFORMATION ITEMS - 2026-05-06

1. Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) – April 8, 2026 – Local to Global Forum
2. Battle River School Division (BRSD) – March 2026 Board Highlights
3. Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) – April 8, 2026 The Current Newsletter
4. Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) – April 2026 Quarterly Report
5. Parkland Regional Library System (PRLS) – April 2, 2026 Update
6. Parkland Regional Library System (PRLS) – April 16, 2026 Update
7. Parkland Regional Library System (PRLS) – April 30, 2026 Update

10.

CLOSED MEETING (IN CAMERA) SESSION

10.1

CLOSED MEETING (IN CAMERA) SESSION - ATIA SECTIONS 26 AND 29 - 2026-05-06

11.

ADJOURNMENT