On March 11, Lacombe City Council held a regular council meeting. 

Here are the highlights from the meeting: 

 

Echo Annual Update: 

Jard Reich, Echo President, presented an update to Council on the highlights of the Echo Lacombe Association's 2023 year, including: 

  • Record growth of Echo Energy  

  • The growing capacity of the Echo Food Rescue Program including the first full year with a new coordinator, partnership with Lacombe FCSS to transport those without vehicles on distribution days, the creation of a new volunteer handbook, and a successful Agrispirit grant application – which will provide new coolers, sink installation and general maintenance 

  • Eight Storefront Enhancement grants being awarded 

  • Community grants for a Disc Golf Course and Broomtree Foundation Housing Pilot 

  • The introduction of new downtown branded umbrellas to assist DARP branding 

 

Council Procedural Bylaw 370 Review – First and Second Readings: 

The Procedural Bylaw provides rules governing the proceedings and regular business of Council and Council Committees, and Council has flexibility in adopting any necessary changes.  

Bylaw 370 is commonly reviewed at the beginning of each new Council term and was most recently amended in November 2021. Following the approval of Bylaw 370.4, Administration will provide a "Quick Reference" guide to assist Councillors in its implementation.  

Council gave first and second reading to the Procedural Bylaw Amendment – Bylaw 370.4 as presented. 

 

 

 

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