Courtesy: Village of Berwyn
โ๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
Council approved the purchase of a new John Deere Skid Steer 324G with the snow bucket attachment as part of their ongoing efforts to address equipment needs. The Skid Steer will be funded by the Local Government Fiscal Framework Grant (LGFF), a legislated government program that provides capital funding to municipalities for infrastructure and asset improvements.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
Wayne Larson, Vice President of the Berwyn Fiesta Planning Committee (BFPC), provided Council with an update on plans to revive the Berwyn Fiesta. The event is set to take place on the Thursday before the North Peace Stampede, following the tradition from years past. Planned activities include childrenโs games, family-friendly entertainment, a car show, brisket on a bun, beer gardens, a smoke-off, and live music. The BFPC is looking to partner with local organizations, seeking committee members, sponsors and volunteers. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact BFPC President Colleen Jackson at 780-219-3849 or Wayne at 780-618-6554. The committee members, in addition to Colleen and Wayne are Rose Estabrook, Secretary/Treasurer; Cheryl McKen, Volunteer Coordinator; and Misty Velichka, Director. Council extends gratitude to the committee for their work and enthusiasm in bringing this treasured community event back to life.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐
Council approved $400 in funding to support members of the Village of Berwyn Citizens on Patrol in attending the Rural Crime Watch 2025 Crime Symposium and AGM in Edmonton on March 14โ15, 2025.
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๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐จ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป
Council discussed tax and utility arrears in the Village of Berwyn and directed Administration to implement an assertive recovery plan. As of now, tax arrears in the Village total $303,654.21, while outstanding utility accounts amount to $24,950.57.
โ๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
Council reviewed and discussed the Village of Berwyn Snow Removal Policy. The policy outlines locations, priorities and procedures for snow removal in the Village of Berwyn. Council directed the Administration to make amendments and bring the policy back for further review.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Council approved the purchase of new computers and devices to replace aging technology, ensuring improved efficiency and functionality. The upgrades will be funded through the Village of Berwynโs LGFF grant funding.
โ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
Council reviewed the 2024 FCSS Program Review provided by Tracy Halerewich, Director of Community Services in Grimshaw. Grimshaw Community Services plans, supports and hosts in Berwyn and throughout the region. Council expressed gratitude to Tracy and the FCSS team for their time, care and dedication in providing a wide range of programming in the Village of Berwyn, and for the entire region. Council shared their gratitude for the number of activities offered in the Village of Berwyn for all ages, and noted hearing positive feedback from the community regarding the support Grimshaw Community Services provides.
โ๏ธ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป
Council reviewed and approved minor amendments to the Village of Berwyn 2025 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan includes a SCOR analysis (Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, and Risks), goals, initiatives, action items, and measurement metrics. The goals include: 1) Promote the Village of Berwyn to attract new residents and businesses, 2) Continue with recommendations from the Municipal Affairs Viability Review, 3) Identify and pursue regional collaboration and economic opportunities, 4) Engage residents through enhanced communication and consultation efforts, and 5) Build capacity within Public Works to address maintenance needs.
