Following are some of the issues discussed by Council at the December 17th regular meeting:

BYLAW 578 – REPEAL 531 AND 567 BYLAW

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 578/20, the Town of Sedgewick Repeal 531 and 567 Bylaw.  The bylaw repeals Election Bylaw 531 and its Amending Bylaw 567 as both bylaws were not current with Local Authorities Election Act legislation. 

OPERATING BUDGET – 2021 BUDGET

An interim operating budget was approved for the 2021 fiscal year.  Total revenue required from property taxes is $876,750 which is an increase of $30,250 from 2020.  The budget allocates $339,597 towards restricted reserves.

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY – ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR WALKING TRAIL AND WATER LINE

Council approved entering into an agreement with Flagstaff County to allow for an encroachment of a paved walking trail and water line inside the road allowance of Range Road 124 leading to Sedgewick Lake Park.  The path and water line have been located in the right-of-way for a number of years.

ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC. – DAMANGE SETTLEMENT PAYMENT

Council approved forwarding a damage settlement payment of $1486.32 to the Sedgewick Lake Park Board as settlement for preventative maintenance work performed in October by Enbridge Pipelines.