2021 Sustaining Grant Allocation

Deanne Bergey, Director, Community and Protective Services, provided an overview of the application for sustaining grant funding received from the Fort McMurray Airport Authority.

Verbal Presentations

RJ Steenstra, Chief Executive Officer, and Denean Robinson, Chief Financial Officer, Fort McMurray Airport Authority, spoke in support of the grant allocation, noting this funding is necessary for the Airport to continue its recovery process.

Kevin Weidlich, Chief Executive Officer, and Dan Fouts, Vice Chair, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism, spoke in support of the grant allocation, noting that the Fort McMurray Airport Authority is a vital economic driver for the Region.

Dianna de Sousa, Executive Director, Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the grant allocation, noting how much the Fort McMurray Airport Authority supports local businesses.

Stu Wigle, Regional Director, Earls Fort McMurray, spoke in support of the grant allocation, attesting to the efforts made by the Fort McMurray Airport Authority in supporting local businesses.

Pecuniary Interest, Exit and Enter

Councillor J. Peddle indicated that due to an employment issue and potential pecuniary interest he is recusing from Item 6.2 and disconnected from the meeting at 7:44 p.m. at which time Councillor K. Balsom rejoined the meeting.