Municipal Sustainability Study

Trail-Warfield Amalgamation Study

Following the completion of the Village of Warfield Sustainability Study, the process has now advanced to a joint amalgamation study with the City of Trail.

For more information about this project, please visit the Trail-Warfield Amalgamation website.

Accepting Committee Applications until October 31

Municipal Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Village of Warfield Municipal Sustainability Advisory Committee is comprised of appointed members working with Council, staff, and a consultant as part of reviewing the long-term sustainability of the Village of Warfield.

Committee Appointees

Council has appointed seven (7) community members and two (2) members of Council to sit on the Committee.  An external consultant will lead the study with support provided by Village staff.

Members

Gord Mattson
Grant Lenarduzzi
Sabine Seyffarth
Steve Douglas (Chair of the Committee)
Tom Hughes
Vanessa Cederberg
Warren Mirko (Vice-Chair of the Committee)
Fran Noone (Warfield Council)
Ray Masleck (Warfield Council)
Frank Marino (Mayor to participate in ex-officio capacity)

Background

Council identified the issue of Local Government Sustainability as part of a strategic plan that was approved in September of 2023.  Following the approval of Council’s strategic plan, several members of Council met with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and explained the issue as part of seeking the Ministry’s support to proceed and address the strategic priority identified.

The Ministry subsequently worked with Village staff to finalize terms of reference and also agreed to provide funding for the work to be undertaken.  Council, at their regular meeting held on April 15, 2024 approved the terms of reference, appointed the consultant and appointed Councillor Masleck and Noone to sit on the committee.  Mayor Marino will participate in an ex-officio capacity.

In recognition of the issues to be addressed and the importance of the work to be undertaken, it was determined that establishing a committee, comprised of residents and Council to lead the work was the most appropriate way of proceeding.

Scope of Assignment

With guidance and funding support from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Village will undertake a study as described in the Terms of Reference, which will guide the work of a lead consultant, who will work closely with the Committee.

A Final Report with recommendations will be presented to Warfield Council.  Council will assess the recommendations and then make decisions further to addressing the findings and determining what further steps or measures should be taken.

Council has retained Allan Neilson of Neilson Strategies Inc. as the consultant.

Recording of the March 10, 2025 7PM Town Hall Meeting

Amalgamation Study Steering Committee Application Form

Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Sustainability Cover Report, April 2024
 Village of Warfield Municipal Sustainability Study – Interim Report (Nov 2024)
 Village of Warfield Sustainability Update – November 4 2024
Final Sustainability Assessment – January 20 2025
February Mailout
March 10 – Town Hall Meeting Presentation Slides
March 10 – Town Hall Meeting Handout
Options Overview and Engagement Summary
Municipal Sustainability Study – Final Report – April 2025
Letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs – November 25, 2025