The Village of Clive saw late penalties for unpaid property taxes climb on the first day of 2025. Councillors heard a report on property tax penalties at their regular meeting Jan. 13.
In a phone call with the ECA Review Jan. 16 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney stated that while the number of properties that incurred late penalties remained similar, the dollar value of the penalties increased.
Kenney stated that it seemed people who already owed money for unpaid taxes ended up adding to their total.
Her written report to council echoed those sentiments. “Jan. 1 penalties levied for property taxes in arrears on 21 properties in the amount of $10,504.78,” stated Kenney’s report.
“This compares to 21 properties and $6,036.39 in 2024 and 31 properties and $9,297 in 2023.”
The CAO stated that councillors see property tax penalties as an encouragement for people to pay tax bills on time.
Subdivision opinion
Councillors had no concern with a subdivision notice sent to the Village of Clive from Lacombe County.
Kenney noted the Letkeman subdivision application appeared to be a “parcel out” type where a residence is being given its own title apart from the farmland.
Councillors accepted it for information.
FCSS summary
Councillors perused the Dec. Family and Communiyt Support Services (FCSS) report, which listed the many programs and members of the community served. Kenney stated councillors were impressed with FCSS projects and noted FCSS serves many people in the community.
Strategic plan
Councillors unanimously adopted the strategic plan vision, a statement guiding the councillor’s strategic plan over the next five years.
The CAO added councillors play the key role in developing the strategic plan and vision, along with public consultation. If the public is curious Clive’s strategic plan is available for viewing on the village website.
Strategic plans are usually used by municipalities to lay out short, medium and long-term objectives for the community, including growth and infrastructure needs.
Chief retires
Kenney confirmed Clive’s long-time Fire Chief Monty Zaytsoff has retired; councillors heard that the position will be covered by others until a replacement is found.
The village struck a committee consisting of council and staff to find a new fire chief. Kenney also confirmed Zaytsoff was recognized for his lengthy service to the people of Clive.
Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
ECA Review