THAT the agenda be approved as presented.
Notices of Motion
Councillor V. Murphy served the following Notice of Motion, noting that the motion will come before Council on October 27, 2020 for consideration.
THAT Administration develop and bring forward for consideration a pilot project for Backyard Hens including the costs associated with implementing the pilot project.
Councillor V. Murphy served the following Notice of Motion, noting that the motion will come before Council on October 27, 2020 for consideration.
THAT Council conduct an advocacy and lobbying effort to the Provincial Government, including authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, to amend the Local Authorities Election Act to include provisions for on-line voting and telephone voting.
Vacating the Chair
Mayor D. Scott vacated the Chair at 4:12 p.m. at which time Deputy Mayor V. Murphy assumed the Chair.
Mayor D. Scott served the following Notice of Motion, noting that the motion will come before Council on October 27, 2020 for consideration.
WHEREAS the energy industry is the primary economic driver for the Wood Buffalo Region, Alberta, and most of Canada; and
WHEREAS the industry employs thousands of residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, local First Nation and Metis communities, and workers from across the country in a variety of sectors; and
WHEREAS the industry procures significant goods and services causing significant investments across Canada; and
WHEREAS the energy sector remains key to Canada’s prosperity for decades to come.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo advocate to the Government of Canada to formally recognize the importance of this significantly challenged industry by:
• Supporting the Wood Buffalo region and it’s companies by refraining from increasing regulatory burdens amidst an already challenging environment; and
• Supporting carbon emissions reducing technology.