Committee of the Whole

The Municipal District of Taber held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing extensively on land use bylaw review, road rehabilitation prioritization, and governance restructuring. Key procurement-related discussions included the introduction of a draft policy for irrigation and drainage easements on MD lands, with council approving referral of the policy for further consideration. The meeting also addressed a comprehensive road rehabilitation plan involving 34 projects, with discussions on funding challenges, potential conversion of some hard surface roads back to gravel, and the need for a prioritized multi-year capital plan. Council emphasized the importance of public communication and stakeholder engagement in infrastructure decisions. Additionally, proposals to consolidate council committees, including the Municipal Planning Commission and Agricultural Service Board, into a governance priorities and finance committee were discussed to improve efficiency and reduce meeting loads. Motions were passed to refer the equitable taxation review terms of reference and the strategic communications plan to council for approval. A closed session was held regarding the irrigation project, but no motions resulted from it.