BYLAW 584 – FIRE BYLAW
Council gave all three readings to Bylaw 584, the Fire Bylaw. This bylaw replaces the previous Fire Services Bylaw #500 and is identical in nature to all fire bylaws passed by municipalities who belong to the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society and have signed the Master Agreement.
INTERIM OPERATING BUDGET – 2022 PROPOSED BUDGET
Council approved the 2022 interim operating budget with total expenses including amortization of $3,118,530.
CAPITAL BUDGET – 2022 PROPOSED BUDGET
Council approved the 2022 Capital Budget with total expenses of $721,400 and composed of five projects including a street sweeper, grader, the completion of the arena HVAC upgrade, maintenance of the raw water pumps and wells, and potential replacement of the raw water pipe.
COUNCIL ORIENTATION – MUNIS 101
Council agreed to register Clr. MacEachern and Clr. Lewis in the virtual Munis 101 course to be held in January.
POLICY 18/05 – SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
Council directed Administration to amend Policy 18-05, the snow removal policy to read that on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays and upon 3 inches of snow that the recreation centre parking lot be cleared at 6am with Main Street to immediately follow.
FRESS – ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Council approved transferring all fire equipment to the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS).
REGIONAL FIRE AGREEMENTS – EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS
Council approved extending all current fire agreements with Flagstaff County until June 30th, 2022 or to the time that FRESS commences fire fighting services.