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Innisfail council, 9 November 2026

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The short version

Council was to hold a public hearing on closing an unused road near 60 Avenue, reconsider the Parkland Regional Library 2027 budget, review third-quarter finances and award a safety codes services contract.

📋 The agenda in short

16 items under Deputy Mayor, Minutes, Public Hearings, Council / Administration, Corporate Services…. Plus 11 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

The meeting is on 9 November 2026. Decisions fill in once the minutes are published.

Up for decision

2.1 Councillor Lyle McKellar4.1 Regular Council Meeting October 26, 20264.3 Organizational Meeting Minutes November 2, 20265.1 Road Closure Bylaw No. 1757-20267.1 Request for Decision - Chief Administrative…7.2 Information Item - Council Action Control8.1 Request for Decision - 3rd Quarter Financials8.2 Request for Decision - Parkland Regional…9.1 Request for Decision - Road Closure Bylaw No.…9.2 Request for Decision - Safety Code Services…10.1 Correspondence & Information11.1 Councillor Russell11.2 Councillor Wing11.3 CouncillorMcKellar11.5 Councillor Heistad12.1 Upcoming Events

Also on the agenda: Land Acknowledgment · Additions to or deletions from · Adoption of agenda · Innisfail Public Library · Councillor Hill · Councillor Strong · Mayor Barclay · Advice From Officials - MGA 197(2) - ATIA 28 · Legal Updates - MGA 197(2) - ATIA 29 · Council Check-in - MGA 197(2) - ATIA 29 · ADJOURNMENT

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Item 2.1 · Deputy Mayor

Councillor Lyle McKellar

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor Lyle McKellar is to take the official oath of office as Deputy Mayor of the Town of Innisfail.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.1 · Minutes

Regular Council Meeting October 26, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the record of its October 26, 2026 meeting. That meeting included a natural gas supply agreement, a plan to split an industrial lot into 3 lots for sale, and tabling the Parkland Regional Library budget.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.3 · Minutes

Organizational Meeting Minutes November 2, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the record of its November 2, 2026 organizational meeting, where members of the public were appointed to town boards and committees.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 5.1 · Public Hearings

Road Closure Bylaw No. 1757-2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A public hearing on closing an unused road of about 0.304 hectares east of 60 Avenue and south of the Waste Transfer Station, so the land can become a titled parcel and be joined with nearby land. No adjacent landowners responded; ATCO asked for a utility right of way.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 7.1 · Council / Administration

Request for Decision - Chief Administrative Officer Report

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Chief Administrative Officer, Todd Becker, gives a general update, including staff performance reviews and a health and safety audit. This is Todd Becker's last report, as the role ends November 16, with focus areas of the committee governance review and 2027 budget preparation.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 7.2 · Council / Administration

Information Item - Council Action Control

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A list tracking the progress of past council decisions, such as the new Chief Administrative Officer appointment, a phone system replacement and the road closure bylaw.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 8.1 · Corporate Services

Request for Decision - 3rd Quarter Financials

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the Town's financial results from January 1 to September 30, 2026. Revenue is at 85% of budget and spending at 60%, compared to a 75% benchmark; fine revenue and investment income are below budget and audit fees are above budget.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 8.2 · Corporate Services

Request for Decision - Parkland Regional Library Budget Update

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the Parkland Regional Library System's 2027 budget, which raises the per-person charge to $11.05 from $9.99, a 10.61% increase. The Town's contribution would rise from $79,770.15 in 2026 to $88,234.25 in 2027.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 9.1 · Community Services

Request for Decision - Road Closure Bylaw No. 1757-2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

After the public hearing, Council is asked to send the road closure bylaw to the provincial Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors for review and signature. Second and third readings would come after the bylaw is returned.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 9.2 · Community Services

Request for Decision - Safety Code Services Contract Award

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to award plumbing, gas, electrical and private sewage inspection services to Superior Safety Codes Inc for three years, with an option for one two-year extension. The contractor keeps 60% of permit fees and the Town keeps 40%, the same as the current contract.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 10.1 · Correspondence & Information

Correspondence & Information

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Information for council, including the Alberta provincial education tax, school division highlights, RCMP October crime statistics and Municipal Planning Commission minutes.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 11.1 · Council Reports

Councillor Russell

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor Russell reports attending a municipal leaders caucus and council meetings.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 11.2 · Council Reports

Councillor Wing

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor Wing reports attending water commission, planning commission and council meetings.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 11.3 · Council Reports

CouncillorMcKellar

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor McKellar reports on Innisfail Public Library meetings, including preparation for Bill 28 changes on January 1, 2027, and a children's Christmas gift event on December 5.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 11.5 · Council Reports

Councillor Heistad

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor Heistad reports on economic development and Chamber activities, including a business awards night with over 400 nominations.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 12.1 · Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A list of upcoming meetings and events, including budget deliberations on November 17,18,19, 2026 and a New Years Eve Community Event on December 31, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.