HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

PLANNING SERVICES UPDATE

Council received an update on the progress and activities of the Planning Services Department for the

month of August 2025.

DIVISION 1 RESIDENT ROAD CONCERNS

Council received a presentation addressing residents' concerns about gravel roads in Division 1 and

reviewed strategies to improve gravel road maintenance and overall road conditions.

MIRROR JOLLY SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB FUNDING REQUEST

Council approved funding of up to $2,888 toward the Mirror Jolly Seniors Social Club’s soffit,

eavestrough, and fascia replacement project at the Mirror Jolly Seniors Hall. Funding will come from the

County’s Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve.

OVERLAY OF THE COUNTY OFFICE PARKING LOT

Council authorized the County Manager to award the work to overlay the County Office parking lot to TJ

Paving Ltd. in the amount of $210,000. Funding will come from the County’s Municipal Facilities

Reserve.

OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN THE HAMLET OF MIRROR

Council received an update on the sale of tax-forfeited properties acquired under Section 424 of the

Municipal Government Act. Two lots in Mirror were sold.

By resolution of Council, the following bids were accepted:

• Lot 3, Block 25, Plan 7159AI - $3,000 (plus GST)

• Lot 4, Block 25, Plan 7159AI - $2,000 (plus GST)

CANLIN ENERGY – REQUEST FOR TAX CANCELLATION

A motion that Lacombe County approve the payment plan proposed by Canlin Energy for its tax

account with five monthly payments commencing on August 29, 2025, as outlined in its August 22,

2025 proposal, did not receive Council approval.

DECK ENCROACHMENT APPEAL PRESENTATION

Council received a presentation on a deck encroachment appeal from Mrs. Robin Coombs and Mr.

Jamie Coombs, outlining their concerns and request for consideration.

LACOMBE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY FUNDING REQUEST

A motion that Lacombe County contribute up to $20,000 to the Lacombe Public Schools Enhancement

Society’s James S. McCormick Playground Replacement project did not receive Council approval.

FOOD CYCLE SCIENCE PRESENTATION

Council received a presentation on the FoodCycler Pilot Program Results in Lacombe County,

highlighting the program details, pilot results and proposed next steps.

SOUTH SYLVAN LAKE AREA OFF-SITE LEVY BYLAW

Bylaw No. 1442/25, a bylaw of Lacombe County to adopt an off-site levy for land that is to be

subdivided or developed within the South Sylvan Lake Area, was given first reading by Council.

A public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1442/25 will be held on October 9, 2025, commencing at 9:00

a.m.

COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT REPEAL BYLAW

Council received an update on amendments to the Municipal Government Act, which now prohibit

councils from having policies, procedures or bylaws that regulate or address councillor behaviour.

Council approved first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 1443/25, the Council Code of Conduct

Repeal Bylaw.