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Lacombe County council, 12 November 2026

Regular Council meeting · 9:00 AM · Lacombe County meeting list

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The short version

Council was set to consider the 2027 five-year paving plan, several recreation funding requests, a wastewater grant application, an updated development plan with the Town of Eckville, and two tax penalty refund requests.

📋 The agenda in short

26 items under New And Unfinished Business, Bylaws, Delegations, Reports, Consent Agenda Items. Plus 22 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

The meeting is on 12 November 2026. Decisions fill in once the minutes are published.

Up for decision

5.1 2027 5-Year Pavement Management Plan5.2 Town of Bentley - RC(1) Recreation Funding…5.4 Clive School − RC(1) Recreation Funding…5.5 Town of Blackfalds - RC(1) Recreation Funding…5.6 2026 Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Request…5.7 2026 Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Request…5.8 Allocation of 2026 FCSS Surplus Funding5.9 Agricultural Service Board Meeting Minutes -…5.10 Central Alberta First Membership5.11 Sylvan Lake South Wastewater Connection…6.1 Town of Eckville/Lacombe County Intermunicipal…8.1 10:00 a.m. - Staff Introduction - Marissa…8.2 10:15 a.m. - Hal Neis & Colin Allan - Transfer…8.3 10:30 a.m. - Bashaw Wellness Initiative…9.1 Agenda Item Follow-Up10.1 City of Lacombe Regular Council Meeting…10.4 Lacombe Regional Airport Committee Meeting…10.6 Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission…10.7 Letter of Support - Healthcare Centre for…10.8 Parkland Regional Library Board Meeting…10.9 Parkland Regional Library Board Meeting…10.10 Red Deer River Watershed Alliance - Letter for…10.12 Town of Blackfalds Regular Council Meeting…10.13 Town of Blackfalds Regular Council Meeting…10.14 Thank You Letter from the Summer Villages on…10.15 Community Planning Association of Alberta…

Also on the agenda: Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. · Additions/Deletions to the Agenda · Adoption of the Agenda · Minutes of October 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting · Minutes of October 20, 2026 - Organizational Meeting · Public Hearings · Village of Alix - RC(1) Recreation Funding Request - Revitalize Rahr Park Project · Planning Services Update - presentation to be provided · Subdivisions · Council Reports (Last Reports October 8, 2026) · Lacombe Foundation Board Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026 · Lacombe Foundation Board Meeting Minutes September 4, 2026 · Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Board Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026 · Red Deer River Watershed Alliance - Annual Report 2025-2026 · FCM - Annual Conference and Trade Show - June 10-13, 2027 · Notice Of Motion · 2026-12-01 Committee of the Whole (Draft) Agenda · 2027-02-02 Committee of the Whole (Draft) Agenda · Councillor Inquiries · ATIA Section 21(1) - Disclosure Harmful to Individual or Public Safety · Adjournment · RECESS COUNCIL TO CONDUCT MPC - no MPC

✦ Plain-language summaryWritten from the County's official agenda and minutes with the help of AI. The official minutes are the final word. Spot a mistake? [email protected]
Item 5.1 · New And Unfinished Business

2027 5-Year Pavement Management Plan

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff recommend putting off the roads scheduled for repaving in 2027 until 2028, and adding two new paving projects in 2028: Range Road 3-0 (Niemela), estimated at $2,323,300, and Range Road 27-2 Ext. (Lacombe Lake), estimated at $337,600. Staff say there are no budget impacts for 2027 under this plan.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.2 · New And Unfinished Business

Town of Bentley - RC(1) Recreation Funding Request - Oxford Park Playground Replacement Project

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Town of Bentley is asking the County for $80,000 to help replace the Oxford Park playground, which was removed because it no longer met safety standards. Staff recommend approving up to $80,000 from the County's recreation reserve.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.4 · New And Unfinished Business

Clive School − RC(1) Recreation Funding Request - Ball Diamond Shale Upgrade Project

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Clive School Parent Council is asking for $1,118.50 to put new shale on the school ball diamond. Staff recommend saying no because the project is below the $5,000 minimum and is more maintenance than a capital project.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.5 · New And Unfinished Business

Town of Blackfalds - RC(1) Recreation Funding Request - 2026 Capital Projects

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Town of Blackfalds is asking for help paying for a floor scrubber, a pool tarp and electronic door locks at the Abbey Centre. Staff recommend the County contribute up to $6,065.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.6 · New And Unfinished Business

2026 Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Request - Tax Roll No. 3927232006

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A property owner asks the County to refund a $1,179.62 late-payment penalty, saying the tax notice could not be found and there was confusion with a tenant about who would pay. Staff recommend saying no because there is no evidence the County made an error.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.7 · New And Unfinished Business

2026 Property Tax Penalty Cancellation Request - Tax Roll No. 3927281303

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A property owner asks the County to cancel a $2,577.62 late-payment penalty, saying it was the first time taxes were paid late. Staff recommend saying no because there is no evidence the County made an error.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.8 · New And Unfinished Business

Allocation of 2026 FCSS Surplus Funding

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

About $15,000 of unspent 2026 Family and Community Support Services grant money must be used by year end or returned to the Province. Staff propose giving it to local groups already funded this year, such as seniors, youth and mentoring programs.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.9 · New And Unfinished Business

Agricultural Service Board Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Minutes of the October 20, 2026 Agricultural Service Board meeting. The board recommended new soil conservation and animal health policies, updates to several farm policies, and a committee for the Rainy Creek water management project.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.10 · New And Unfinished Business

Central Alberta First Membership

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff recommend the County join Central Alberta First, a regional economic development group, as a full voting member for $10,000 a year starting January 1, 2027. The other option is to take part as a non-voting partner at no cost.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 5.11 · New And Unfinished Business

Sylvan Lake South Wastewater Connection Project - Water for Life Grant Application

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff recommend applying for a provincial Water for Life grant to help pay for three County sewage lift stations needed to connect to the regional sewer line near Sylvan Lake. The lift stations are estimated at $5.4 million, and the County pays the full cost if no grant is received.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 6.1 · Bylaws

Town of Eckville/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Development Plan - Bylaw No. 1468/26

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Bylaw 1468/26 updates the shared land-use plan between the Town of Eckville and the County. Changes include adding 80 acres for future commercial use, allowing a future recreational vehicle resort at the Alberta Views land, and showing a future roundabout at Highway 11 and Highway 766.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 8.1 · Delegations

10:00 a.m. - Staff Introduction - Marissa Nolan, Receptionist

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council will meet new staff member Marissa Nolan, Receptionist.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 8.2 · Delegations

10:15 a.m. - Hal Neis & Colin Allan - Transfer Station Fire (Verbal Presentation)

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Hal Neis and Colin Allan will speak to Council about a fire at a transfer station.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 8.3 · Delegations

10:30 a.m. - Bashaw Wellness Initiative (Christine Buelow, Jackie Northey, Georgina Gaudet)

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Representatives of the Bashaw Regional Wellness Initiative will present to Council about their work supporting local health and wellness.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 9.1 · Reports

Agenda Item Follow-Up

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

A list of tasks Council has asked staff to follow up on, such as a gravel pit reclamation, fluoride treatment at Lakeview Estates, and a train whistle study in Mirror.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.1 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

City of Lacombe Regular Council Meeting Highlights October 26, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: highlights of the City of Lacombe's October 26, 2026 meeting, including committee appointments and presentations from BGC Wolf Creek and STARS Air Ambulance.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.4 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Lacombe Regional Airport Committee Meeting Minutes June 26, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: the airport committee discussed the Airport Master Plan and a $120K provincial grant for runway approach lights and a lit windsock, which it moved to 2027.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.6 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Budget Meeting Package October 14, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: the regional waste commission's October 14, 2026 meeting package, including its 2027 budget. The June minutes show landfill tipping fees rising from $45.00/MT to $50.00/MT effective January 1, 2027.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.7 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Letter of Support - Healthcare Centre for Applied Learning and Innovation

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Town of Innisfail shared its letter supporting Red Deer Polytechnic's proposed health training centre, and other municipalities are invited to send similar letters.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.8 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Parkland Regional Library Board Meeting Highlights September 17, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: the regional library board approved its draft 2027 budget, which needs a $1.06 per person increase in the municipal levy, mainly to save for equipment purchases.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.9 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Parkland Regional Library Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: full minutes of the regional library board meeting, covering higher software licence costs and changes to its reserves and budget.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.10 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance - Letter for Municipal Support

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance asks the County to keep funding its watershed work for 2027-2028 at $0.50 per resident.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.12 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Town of Blackfalds Regular Council Meeting Highlights October 13, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: highlights of Blackfalds council's October 13, 2026 meeting, including a garage setback bylaw change and higher council per diem allotments for 2027.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.13 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Town of Blackfalds Regular Council Meeting Highlights October 27, 2026

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: highlights of Blackfalds council's October 27, 2026 meeting, including more authority for the Development Officer and a South Street realignment.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.14 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Thank You Letter from the Summer Villages on Sylvan Lake

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Summer Villages of Birchcliff, Half Moon Bay and Sunbreaker Cove thank the County for funding that helped pay for their regatta and community barbecues.

Decided (minutes)

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

Item 10.15 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda Items

Community Planning Association of Alberta (CPAA) Conference 2027

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

For information: notice of the Community Planning Association of Alberta conference, April 26-28, 2027, at River Cree Resort & Casino.

Decided (minutes)

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