Town Council Update – January 27, 2020
Minutes
The Minutes of the January 13, 2020, Regular Meeting of Council were approved.
Presentations
Obsidian Energy Gold Sponsorship of the Baytex Energy Centre
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Unfinished Business
Grants to Organizations
Council approved the following grant allocations.
- Peace River Winter Swim Club – $1500
- North Peace Performing Arts Club – $3000
- Carnaval de St Isidore – $1000
- Curl for a Cause MS Funspiel – $500
New Business
2020 Operating and Capital Budget
Staff presented the first draft of the 2020 operating and capital budget for review by Council. More details including the presentation, a full copy of the proposed budget, and a timeline of public budget deliberations are available on our budget page linked below:
Briefing Note re: Airport Referendum Update
Council reviewed a briefing note regarding the airport and the on-binding referendum.
Tax Exemption for Air Cadets
Council voted to consider the application for property tax exemption after the Air Cadets had signed a lease on their new facility.
Alberta 55+ Games Regional Bid
Council was enabled to attend a tour of regional facilities as part of a regional bid to host the Albert 55+ Games.
Reports
Staff, agency, or board reports sent to Council.
- Minutes of the December 17, 2019 meeting of the Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee
- Invitation to Indigenous Fashion Show
- Indigenous Fashion Show and Market
- Verbal report from Councillor Ford re: Jan. 25 Crime Prevention Conference and Tradeshow
Information
Includes information, news, and letters sent to Council that does not require a formal Request for Decision.
- Email from MD of Peace re: Airport Request For Proposals
- Letter from Northern Sunrise County re: Airport Airport Request For Proposals and Peace Regional Development Committee
- Letter from Town of Grimshaw re: Airport Airport Request For Proposals
Audio Recording of the Council Meeting