County of Grande Prairie No. 1 public meetings in 2022
69 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review an update on the Grande Prairie Accessible Transportation Program and a request from the Wapiti Off Road Association to host a 24-hour ice race at Clairmont Lake. Additionally, the committee will receive a presentation on the County Triage project and discuss a proposed Parks & Event Permit Program.
- Grande Prairie Accessible Transportation Program ridership and cost update
- Wapiti Off Road Association request to host 2024 Numb Bum 24 Hour Race
- Deloitte presentation regarding County of Grande Prairie Triage
- Proposed Parks & Event Permit Program input
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is reviewing a wide range of policy updates including asset management, water agreements, and public participation. The meeting also includes staff introductions and discussions on community grants and landfill tag policies.
- Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP
- Hythe & District Agricultural Society Mustang Spray Park location proposal
- Policy K6 Community Assistance Grant review
- 2022 Policy Review Project including Asset Management and Water Agreements
- Tender award for crushing, stockpiling and other work
Budget Council Meeting
Administration is presenting the three-year 2023–2025 operating budget and five-year 2023–2027 capital budget to Council. The presentation includes financial projections, reserve transfers, and the 2023 schedule of fees, rates, and charges. This item is for informational purposes and requires no immediate action.
- 2023 Interim Operating Budget presentation
- 2023 Interim Capital Budget presentation
- 2023 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges
- Chief Assessor Report
- Planning Statistics Year End Report
Historic Resources Committee
The Historic Resources Committee is reviewing documentation to support provincial and municipal historic resource designations. Discussions include the Ashdown School, St. Andrew's Church, and the Hythe and District Memorial Arena. The committee is also reviewing signage quotes for the Wembley Ferry Site and historic wayfinders.
- Ashdown School provincial historic registry consideration
- St. Andrew's Church Statement of Significance and Integrity review
- Hythe and District Memorial Arena municipal historic resource consideration
- Edson Trail Provincial Historic Resource Designation Request
- Commemorative signage quotes for the Wembley Ferry Site
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed and approved three subdivision requests for land in the County. These applications involve creating new lots for country residential and agricultural uses, subject to specific conditions regarding road widening and sewage systems.
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220373 (8.34 hectares) with an estimated $4,503.60 municipal reserve fee
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220300 (6.96 hectares) via natural severance by Steeprock Creek
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220332 (11.92 hectares) with an estimated $7,152.00 municipal reserve fee
- Election of Leanne Beaupre as Chair and Bob Chrenek as Vice Chair
November 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is reviewing 2023 budget presentations for Evergreen Park and workforce development. The meeting also includes discussions on various policy reviews, contract awards, and sponsorship requests.
- Evergreen Park 2023 budget and additional funding request
- Combative Sports Commission agreement with City of Grande Prairie
- Fire Training Center contract award and additional funding request
- 2022 Policy Review Project covering nine different policies
- Contract award for childcare services at Wellington Resources Centre
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is receiving updates on the BEAST sewage treatment pilot program and the impact of Alberta's wetlands policy on local landowners. The meeting also includes discussions on community assistance grants and the Municipal Development Plan.
- BEAST sewage treatment pilot program update
- Alberta Environment and Protected Areas wetlands policy compliance update
- Policy K6 Community Assistance Grant review
- Red Willow Falls recreational access report
- Municipal Development Plan update scope of work
Council Budget (Business Cases) Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 is reviewing business cases for Community Services to inform the 2023 budget. These proposals include requests for new positions, capital projects, and operating expenses across departments like Fire, Parks, and Enforcement.
- Community Services total financial impact of $13,243,848
- Request for a new full-time permanent Program Assistant ($75,705)
- Capital request for trail construction from 704A to HWY 40 Bridge Pedway ($1,061,531)
- Capital request for TP Creek Fire Hall ($1,800,000)
- Capital request for replacement of Engine 1701 ($850,000)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss several subdivision applications and one development permit application. The meeting also includes the election of the Commission's Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220373 for 8.34 hectares (20.61 acres) at Pt. NE-32-75-8-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220300 for Pt. NE-25-72-13-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220332 for Pt. SW-13-74-7-W6
- Development permit application PLDEV20210512 for recreational use at Plan 192 2003, Block 39
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will discuss various sponsorship requests and policy updates. The agenda includes reviews of recreational use policies, solid waste contracts, and several subdivision time extension requests.
- Sponsorship requests for Bear Creek Folk Festival Society and County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings
- Hythe Memorial Arena operations funding and operating agreement
- Residential solid waste contract renewal
- Policy reviews for stormwater pond use and neighbourhood ice surfaces
- Four subdivision time extension requests (PLSUB20190439, PLSUB20190441, PLSUB20200042, PLSUB20210384)
Council Budget (Capital Grants) Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 will hear presentations from various non-profit organizations seeking capital grant funding for facility improvements. Council will review these requests to make recommendations for the 2023 interim budget deliberations.
- Review of 13 capital grant applications for projects including play structures, arena phases, and energy efficiency
- La Glace & District Agricultural Society Arena Phase 3 project ($6,684,427 total cost)
- Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Society New Home for Sunrise House ($5,986,321 total cost)
- Rotary Club of Grande Prairie Community Hub Project ($3,500,000 total cost)
- Approval of $7,896.00 for Clairmont Agricultural Society furnace replacement
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on the Old Bezanson Townsite improvements and the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation campaign. Officials will also discuss Alberta Environment and Parks updates regarding the Wapiti Recreation Area and Kleskun Hill.
- Old Bezanson Townsite: Update on 2022 improvements and proposed 2023-2024 capital requests
- Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation: Update on the $1 million capital campaign contribution
- Alberta Environment and Parks: Quarterly update on Saskatoon Mountain and Kleskun Hill
- Wapiti Recreation Area: Discussion of proposed trail connectivity and site designs
- 2022 Q3 Capital Expenditure to Budget Report
Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Board will review a $2,500 funding increase request from the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association. Members will also discuss a new weed management plan proposal and a draft livestock emergency response plan.
- Peace Country Beef and Forage Association $2,500 funding increase request
- Register Your Weed Management Plan Program proposal
- Draft County of Grande Prairie Livestock Emergency Response Plan
- 100 Years of Farming Award for the Balderston family
- Weed Warrior 2022 awards for Hillcrest Christian School and Swan City Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu club
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is reviewing winter recreation options on stormwater ponds and considering several funding requests. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings for bylaws and a review of various municipal policies.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-025 (Axal Holdings Inc.)
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-027 (Bryce & Kathleen Foshaug)
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-028 (Allister Snow)
- Funding request from Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta
- Funding request for Northwest Echocardiography Lab
Council Organizational Meeting
The Council is meeting to elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve for the 2022-2023 term. The agenda also includes making board and committee appointments and reviewing various bylaws and policies.
- Election of Reeve
- Election of Deputy Reeve
- Bylaw 3197 - Procedural Bylaw review
- Boards and Committees appointments
- Review of Policy F10 regarding honoraria and expense reimbursement
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission approved two boundary adjustment applications for residential use. A development permit for a garbage bin rental home occupation was defeated.
- Subdivision approval for Pt. NE-9-72-10-W6 near Beaverlodge
- Subdivision approval for Pt. SE-20-71-3-W6 with $763.70 municipal reserve cash-in-lieu
- Defeated development permit for Empire Disposal Ltd. garbage bin rental
FCSS Advisory Board Meeting
The FCSS Advisory Board will hear presentations from 18 preventative social service organizations regarding their 2023 funding applications. Following these presentations, the Board will make preliminary recommendations for a total of $267,099.00 to be deferred to the 2023 interim budget deliberations.
- Review of 18 grant funding requests for organizations including GP Palliative Care Society ($45,000.00) and Rising Above Ministry ($30,000.00)
- Presentation of 2023 grant funding requests summary
- Discussion of 2022 FCSSAA Conference and Annual General Meeting
- Review of 2023 FCSS Advisory Board meeting dates
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 will review a proposal for water and wastewater rates in County Hamlets. Council will also consider a request for two full-time equivalent firefighter positions and receive a regional policing quarterly report.
- Water and Wastewater Rates Proposal for County Hamlets
- Request for two (2) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Firefighter positions
- 2024 Alberta Winter Games funding request
- Regional Policing Quarterly Report
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-026 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission is reviewing several subdivision and development permit applications. These include farmstead separations, industrial lot adjustments, and commercial subdivisions within the County.
- Subdivision of 11.20 acres at Pt. SW-1-73-10-W6 for farmstead separation
- Subdivision of 2.2 acres at Pt. SE-11-72-6-W6 in the Highway 43 West Industrial Park
- Boundary adjustment and subdivision of 25.35 acres at Pt. SE-11-73-6-W6
- Subdivision of 21.50 acres at Pt. SE-16-71-8-W6 near the Town of Wembley
- Development permit applications for Empire Disposal Ltd. and Pipestone Energy Corp.
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will review the Hamlet of La Glace Community Water System Project and upcoming 2022 tax sale details. The meeting includes public hearings for several bylaws and discussions on multiple municipal policy updates.
- Hamlet of La Glace Community Water System Project funding and status
- 2022 Tax Sale dates and reserve bids
- Public hearings for Bylaws 2680-22-023, 2680-22-024, 2680-22-025, and 3195
- Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park funding request
- Policy reviews regarding road construction, roadside stands, and sump fluid disposal
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several informational updates and reports. Key discussions include STARS operating updates, Ducks Unlimited Canada's Wetland Centre plans, and a draft industrial investment attraction strategy.
- STARS operating update and review of $200,000 annual operating funding
- Ducks Unlimited Canada presentation on the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park
- Draft County of Grande Prairie Industrial Investment Attraction Strategy
- RBC Dominion Securities Annual Portfolio Presentation
- Mozart Mission funding cheque presentation
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission is reviewing several subdivision applications and one development permit request. Discussions include a farmstead separation on Hay Lake and a home occupation major for a sunroom and shade business.
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220290 for a 4.53 hectare (11.20 acre) farmstead separation at Pt. SW-1-73-10-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220299 for McRae Land Development Inc at Plan 0620227
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220214 for Landsman Properties Ltd at Plan 1324360
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220234 for Jamie and Fiona Leblanc at Pt. SW-1-73-10-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220269 for Bruce & Arlene Mulligan at NE-23-71-11-W6
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will review contracts for road construction in the Willowdale Subdivision and discuss several policy updates. The meeting also includes discussions on tax arrears relief and a restrictive covenant for the Wedgewood Homeowner’s Association.
- Willowdale Subdivision road construction contract review
- Borrowing Bylaw 3194 for Resources Road Improvement
- Tax arrears relief request for Roll 2556100
- Wedgewood Homeowner’s Association restrictive covenant discussion
- Policy reviews for beaver dam removal and roadside spraying
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing options for community-driven winter recreation following a proposal to discontinue public access to storm pond ice surfaces. The meeting also includes updates on Red Willow Falls access and a presentation regarding the 2023 Great Canadian Playwright Showcase conference.
- Proposal to discontinue winter recreation on storm ponds for the 2022/2023 season
- Discussion of land-based ice surface locations in Whispering Ridge, Westlake, and Clairmont
- Estimated $1,100 cost for a 48ft x 72ft rink board kit
- Project summary for The Great Canadian Playwright Showcase conference scheduled for May 2023
- Verbal update on Red Willow Falls recreational access progress
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to subdivide 10.82 hectares into 58 residential lots, 3 public utility lots, and 4 municipal reserve lots. The application is located in Council District 3 near Flying Shot Lake. The commission will also review other subdivision applications for country residential and agricultural land.
- Subdivision of 58 residential lots, 3 utility lots, and 4 municipal reserve lots (File PLSUB20210544)
- Subdivision of two country residential lots totaling 2.5 and 2.78 acres (File PLSUB20220227)
- Subdivision of 18.42 acres for country residential use (File PLSUB20220220)
- Subdivision of 37.62 acres for physical severance (File PLSUB20220195)
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 will discuss various policy updates and award recommendations for several vehicles. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding multiple land-use bylaws and an update on the Sunrise House youth emergency shelter.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 2680-22-018 through 2680-22-022
- Award recommendations for a flatbed truck, pickup trucks, and a mechanic truck
- Sunrise House youth emergency shelter update
- 2022 Policy Review Project including weed, brush, and dust control
- Residential waste cart purchase discussion
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed four subdivision applications for farmstead separations and one physical severance. Three applications were approved with specific conditions, while one was tabled for further revisions.
- Approved farmstead separation of 8.54 hectares (20.14 acres) at Pt. SE-15-73-11-W6
- Approved farmstead separation of 7.45 hectares (18.42 acres) at Pt. SE-7-72-7-W6
- Approved farmstead separation of 9.45 hectares (23.35 acres) at SW-19-72-4-W6
- Tabled subdivision application for 11.90 hectares (29.4 acres) at Pt. NW-25-73-5-W6
- Development permit application for a 7,576 sq ft accessory building in Pinebrook Estates
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several municipal policies, including budget development and access to information. The meeting also includes discussions on the Northeast Clairmont Area Structure Plan and various sponsorship requests.
- Bylaw 3190 – Northeast Clairmont Area Structure Plan
- 2022 Policy Review: Budget Development (Policy C31)
- 2022 Policy Review: Access to Information (Policy E7)
- 2022 Policy Review: Fit for Work (Policy L16)
- Cancellation of Tyler Enterprise Asset Maintenance Software
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss whether to continue the pilot program allowing winter recreation on stormwater ponds, with administration recommending discontinuation due to safety and liability concerns. They will also review water and wastewater utility rates for hamlets, the 2023 preliminary budget, and quarterly financial reports.
- Debrief on winter recreation on storm ponds, including policy K18 and K11
- Hamlets water and wastewater analysis with proposed utility rate changes
- 2023 preliminary budget introduction and business cases
- Q2 2022 capital expenditures and financial summary reports
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review four subdivision applications and two development permit applications, including a group care home accessory building. Decisions will be made on these applications, with conditions attached if approved.
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220252 by James and Alma Smith
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220258 by Andreas & Monika Sartison and Anatoly & Larysa Melnichuk
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220248 by Kody Wilson
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220195 by 1944418 Alberta Ltd.
- Development permit PLDEV20220273 by Jeff and Tonya Brewster and PLDEV20220161 by Care Human Services for a group care home accessory building
FCSS Advisory Board Meeting
The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to review the 2021 annual reports for the County of Grande Prairie and Village of Hythe FCSS programs, discuss a call for resolutions from FCSSAA, and receive updates on the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network and volunteer appreciation. The board will also hear program updates from staff. Most items are for information, with no major decisions listed.
- 2021 FCSS Annual Report: County expenditures $2,724,908, provincial grant $497,992, municipal contribution $1,807,388
- 2021 FCSS Annual Report: 6,103 participants, 95% reported positive change, 307 volunteers contributed 23,230 hours
- FCSSAA Call for Resolutions for 2022 Annual General Meeting
- Alberta Farm Mental Health Network report (April 2022)
- Volunteer Appreciation item
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request for review of enforcement orders under the Municipal Government Act, a bioeconomy development opportunity zone rating application, and a borrowing bylaw for road improvements to Nauticol. They will also hold public hearings on three land-use bylaws and review multiple policies as part of the 2022 Policy Review Project.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 2680-22-017, 2680-22-018, and 2680-22-019 (land-use changes)
- Borrowing Bylaw 3194 for Resources Road improvements to Nauticol
- Request for review of s. 546 MGA orders (enforcement)
- Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone rating application
- Policy reviews: F3, L14, M5, J1, C19, E8/C34
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review seven subdivision applications and four development permit applications, including a home occupation major, a dugout variance, a market garden greenhouse, and a motocross club permit renewal. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Subdivision applications by 1740444 Alberta Ltd., Binks, Popowich Farms, Althen, Shoemaker, 1944418 Alberta Ltd., and Gabert
- Development permit for home occupation major and accessory buildings by Jay Jones
- Dugout variance application by Jesse Desroches
- Market garden greenhouse application by Zade's Urban Leafy Greens
- Development permit renewal for Beaverlodge Motocross Club
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is meeting to review and potentially approve several policies, consider a road closure bylaw, receive a regional policing quarterly report, and discuss various sponsorship and support requests. The agenda includes routine items like staff introductions and minutes approval, as well as more substantive decisions on policy updates and a road closure.
- Bylaw 3195 - Road Closure of a Portion of Range Road 54 North of Highway 2
- Regional Policing Quarterly Report (Q1 2022)
- Policy reviews: B10 (Audio Recordings), B29 (Letter of Support), C26 (Investment), G9 (FCSS Programs), L18 (Compensation Philosophy)
- Draft resolution on disparity in electricity distribution and transmission rates for RMA Zone 4
- Sponsorship requests: EDA Ministry Dinner, Grade Three Reading University Golf Tournament, Swan City Rotary Club, ARMAA Conference
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is receiving updates and reports, including a presentation from Alberta Environment and Parks on the process for purchasing or trading public land, relevant to a council motion to explore buying land under DML800162. The committee will also hear annual updates from the Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection and the Fire Service, and discuss a hydrogen evaluation. Several items are for information only, with no action required.
- Alberta Environment and Parks presentation on land purchases and trades, including DML800162 (389.64 hectares)
- Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection annual update
- Fire Annual Report for 2021
- Hydrogen evaluation discussion
- Closed session on intermunicipal development plans and advocacy update
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review two subdivision applications and one development permit application. The subdivision applications propose creating country residential lots near Saskatoon Lake and in the Huber area. The development permit application is for a property in the Toews area. The meeting will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Subdivision PLSUB20220061: three lots totaling 9.32 hectares (23.00 acres) for country residential use, west of Saskatoon Lake, with estimated municipal reserve of $5,592.00
- Subdivision PLSUB20210454: details in attached summary
- Development permit PLDEV20220228: details in attached summary
- Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council is meeting to handle routine business, including staff introductions, minutes approval, and policy reviews. Key items include public hearings for four proposed land-use bylaws (rezonings), a municipal fire protection agreement with the Town of Wembley, and several funding and sponsorship requests. The agenda also includes closed-session items, but no major budget or tax decisions are listed.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 2680-22-011, 2680-22-014, 2680-22-015, and 2680-22-016 (rezonings for Binks, Althen, Shoemaker, and Popowich Farms)
- Municipal Fire Protection Agreement with Town of Wembley (2022-2026)
- Request for Tax Penalty Relief on Roll 1047200
- Clairmont & District Agricultural Society funding request
- Appointment of audit firm for 2022 and 2023
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review one subdivision application and one development permit application. The development permit is for a group care facility, the Clear Hills Youth Treatment Centre, a 10-bed facility for First Nations youth. The subdivision application involves a parcel for Norman Foster.
- Development permit PLDEV20220147 for Clear Hills Youth Treatment Centre, a 10-bed group care facility at SW-24-74-11-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20220094 for Norman Foster at Pt. NW-23-71-10-W6
- Approval of minutes from May 31, 2022 meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning bylaws (Bylaw 2680-21-041 and Bylaw 2680-22-013) and consider an amendment to the 2022 Property Tax Bylaw (Bylaw 3191). The agenda also includes a 2022 policy review covering rental equipment, cemetery grants, employee computer purchases, and heavy-load transport rules, plus several sponsorship requests and subdivision time extensions. The meeting includes routine items like staff introductions, minutes approval, and correspondence.
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-21-041, Pt. NE-32-73-4-W6, Beairsto & Huber rezoning
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-22-013, Pt. NE-28-74-4-W6, Beairsto & Reimer rezoning
- Bylaw 3191 – Amendment to the 2022 Property Tax Bylaw
- Policy reviews: D10 Rental Equipment, K7 Cemetery Improvement Grant, L1 Employee Computer Purchase Plan, N22/N41/N42/N43 heavy-load and road policies
- Sponsorship requests: Dreaming Dancers Guild Kids Circus Summer Camp and 2022 Chamber Member Golf Scramble
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three subdivision applications and one development permit application for a group care facility. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and approving previous minutes. Decisions will be made on the proposed subdivisions and the development permit.
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220072 by Raymond & Loren Floreani for NE-24-74-7-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220042 by Walter, Georgina & Sheila Gerwatoski for Lot 3; Block 2; Plan 072 9286; Pt. NW-15-72-4-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220069 by Double N.J. Holdings Ltd. for NE-7-72-3-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20220147 by 959447 Alberta Ltd. for a group care facility (Clear Hills Youth Treatment Centre) at SW-24-74-11-W6
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council will hold public hearings on four bylaws, including a road closure and the Northeast Clairmont Area Structure Plan, and consider multiple tenders for road and bridge work, policy reviews, and community grant requests. The meeting includes recognitions, minutes approval, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearings for Bylaw 2680-22-011 (Pt. SW-29-73-3-W6), Bylaw 2680-22-012 (Pt. NW-23-71-10-W6), Bylaw 3189 (road closure SE-2-71-10-W6), and Bylaw 3190 (Northeast Clairmont Area Structure Plan)
- Tender awards for RGE RD 85 Base Pave (NS.85S43), RGE RD 121 Base Pave (CR.22601), Culvert Replacement (BF.70515), and Bridge Replacement (BF.81739)
- Review of contracts for road construction in Willowdale Subdivision (102 Avenue Reconstruction, 96 Street Drainage Repairs)
- Sponsorship requests from Bear Creek Folk Music Festival Society, PARDS, Big Lakes Charity Golf Tournament, and Friends of Grande Spirit Foundation
- Policy reviews: B17 Video Surveillance, N3 Gravel for Community Facilities, N6 Gravel for Seed Cleaning Plants, M1 Safety Codes Permits, J2-J4 Enforcement Policies
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is receiving an informational report on the County's grader fleet, including asset condition, lifecycle costs, and replacement planning. No action is required; the report is for information only. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Community Wellness and Safety Grant and planning for future agenda items.
- Asset Management Report on graders: fleet replacement value $13,131,400, with units 4085-4087 marked 'Very Poor' and replaced
- Discussion on Community Wellness and Safety Grant
- Review of Committee of the Whole task list for future agenda items
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on five subdivision applications and two development permit applications, including a school, a dugout, and an indoor riding arena. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Subdivision applications for properties by Balderston/Curry, Destiny Homes, The Ranch Properties, Torkelson, and Gerwatoski
- Development permit for a dugout by Chris and Pamela Balderston
- Development permit for an elementary school by Peace Wapiti School Division No. 76
- Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a public portion and a lengthy closed session. The public portion includes a delegation from the Hythe & District Recreational Society requesting emergency operating funding. The closed session covers several items, including Highway 43X, a Wembley fire protection agreement, an affordable housing land proposal, and personnel matters, all discussed under provincial privacy exemptions.
- Hythe & District Recreational Society emergency operating funding request (11:20 a.m. delegation)
- Closed session: Highway 43X discussion
- Closed session: Draft Joint Use and Planning Agreement
- Closed session: Wembley Municipal Fire Protection Agreement
- Closed session: Land development proposal for affordable housing
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Regular Council meeting on May 16, 2022, includes recognitions, a public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-010 (a land use amendment for Destiny Homes & Developments Ltd.), and numerous new business items. Council will consider sponsorship requests, policy reviews, grant recommendations, and various operational decisions. Several items are for information only, such as staff introductions and correspondence.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-010 (Pt. NE-29-71-7-W6, Destiny Homes & Developments Ltd.)
- Sponsorship requests: 3D Charity Hockey and Soccer Tournament, Hythe & District Recreational Society emergency funding, Odyssey House/Sunrise House Golf Tournament, Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Gathering Gala, Grande Prairie Stompede
- 2022 Policy Review Project: updates to policies K3, B22/M13, L3, L9, L13, N5, N7, D7
- Tender award for Range Road 85 base pave (NS.85S43)
- Replacement purchase of two Western Star plow/gravel trucks
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear updates from Alberta Environment and Parks on the Wapiti Corridor Recreation and Trail Master Plan, and will consider recommending that the County participate in its development. The agenda also includes updates from the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, KidSport Grande Prairie, and Maskwa Medical Centre, plus discussions on a Crime Prevention Committee and draft Council fact sheets. A closed session is scheduled for future school sites.
- Recommendation to participate in the Wapiti Corridor Recreation and Trail Master Plan
- Update from Alberta Environment and Parks on Wapiti Corridor (10:10-11:00 a.m.)
- Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association update (11:00-11:20 a.m.)
- KidSport Grande Prairie funding update (1:05-1:25 p.m.)
- Maskwa Medical Centre update (1:25-1:45 p.m.)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two subdivision applications and three development permit applications. The agenda includes a subdivision for a 29.77-hectare agricultural lot near Bezanson and another for a 1.21-hectare country residential lot, plus permits for an accessory building, a home occupation, and an elementary school.
- Subdivision PLSUB20220009: 29.77 ha (73.56 ac) agricultural lot, Pt. SE-13-72-3-W6, near Bezanson
- Subdivision PLSUB20220035: 1.21 ha (3.00 ac) country residential lot, Pt. NE-23-74-3-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20210525: accessory building for Doug Pizycki
- Development permit PLDEV20220051: agricultural home occupation for Jason Hipkins (Hipkins Farms)
- Development permit PLDEV20220053: elementary school for Peace Wapiti School Division No. 76
FCSS Advisory Board Meeting
The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the Somebody's Someone opioid exhibit, the Reaching Home rural housing insecurity project, and National Volunteer Week events. The board will also consider a social work student placement and receive program updates from various FCSS teams. Most items are for information, with no major decisions expected.
- Opioid exhibit report: 345 students, 55 public attendees; 87% reported greater awareness
- Reaching Home Grant rural housing insecurity project update
- National Volunteer Week events discussion
- Social work student placement proposal
- Northwest Spring Regional Meeting May 18-19, 2022
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council is meeting to decide on the 2022 property tax bylaw, award several construction and equipment tenders, and hear funding requests from local organizations. They will also review the 2021 audited financial statements and consider letters of support for regional projects. The agenda includes public hearings for two land use bylaws and several policy reviews.
- Bylaw 3185 - 2022 Property Tax Bylaw
- Tender awards for La Glace Community Water System, 2022 Overlay Program, Sprucewood Park Resurfacing, and replacement graders
- Funding requests from Technical Search and Rescue Association and MADD Grande Prairie
- Public hearings for Bylaw 2680-22-008 and Bylaw 2680-22-009 (land use amendments)
- 2021 Financial Statements – Auditor's Report
Budget Council Meeting - Final
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council is meeting to review and decide on the 2022 final budget, including operating and capital budgets, the 2022 general municipal tax rate, and the 2023 equipment replacement list. They will also hear the 4th quarter variance report and the 2021 capital expenditure report, which includes a request to reallocate unspent capital funds. The agenda is primarily financial and administrative, with no public hearings or zoning items listed.
- 2022 Final Budget: operating and capital budgets for 2022-2024, including reserves and capital plan details (pages 18-58)
- 2022 General Municipal Tax Rate (pages 115-117)
- 2021 Capital Expenditure Report: request to approve reallocation of unspent capital funds (over/under column)
- 4th Quarter Variance Report: 2021 actuals vs budget, including $9.7M in grants for Aquatera Regional Lift project
- Equipment Replacement List 2023 (pages 118-122)
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council will consider renewing the Nustadia Recreation Inc. agreement, a municipal fire protection agreement with the Town of Beaverlodge, and funding for the Aquatera rate subsidy. They will also hold public hearings on two bylaws (2680-22-006 and 2680-22-007) for land use changes, and review several policies including honoraria and expense reimbursement.
- Nustadia Recreation Inc. Agreement Renewal
- Municipal Fire Protection Agreement with Town of Beaverlodge (2022-2023)
- Funding 2022-2027 Aquatera Rate Subsidy
- Bylaw 2680-22-006 (NE-23-74-3-W6) and Bylaw 2680-22-007 (NW-21-70-6-W6) public hearings
- Policy F10 Council and Board Member Honoraria and Expense Reimbursement
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications. The first seeks to create a farmstead separation lot of 8.82 hectares from an agricultural quarter. The second proposes to subdivide land into country residential and agricultural lots. The commission will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Subdivision PLSUB20220023: 8.82 ha farmstead lot from SW-27-72-12-W6, adjacent to Range Road 123 and Highway 671
- Subdivision PLSUB20220019: Clive & Christina Calvert, Lot 40B Block 1 Plan 042 6240, Pt. SW-26-70-7-W6
- Approval of March 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Adoption of agenda
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Committee of the Whole meets to receive informational updates from Alberta Environment and Parks, the County Firefighters Foundation, and the Grande Prairie Stompede Association, plus presentations on property assessments, the Sportsplex pond, RFP evaluation criteria, and asset management. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information.
- Alberta Environment and Parks update on compliance, public lands, and the REaL team's recreation plan for lands between the City and Wapiti River.
- County of Grande Prairie Firefighters Foundation reports $100,000 raised/donated since 2015; annual $7,500 Community Assistance grant.
- Grande Prairie Stompede returns May 25-29, 2022, with ticket prices listed (e.g., rodeo adult $30).
- Assessment presentation on property taxes, mass appraisal, and farmland assessment.
- Closed session for legal review of contracts for contracted employees.
Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will consider whether to maintain the County's three pesticide container recycling sites in Clairmont, Elmworth, and Teepee Creek, as Cleanfarms transitions to a retail-based collection model by the end of 2024. The board will also receive the Agriculture Department's 2022 program report and discuss a closed-session item under FOIP. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and information letters.
- Decision on maintaining pesticide recycling sites in Clairmont, Elmworth, and Teepee Creek
- Cleanfarms transition of <23L container collection to ag-retailers by 2024
- Agriculture Department 2022 program report, including $350 non-compliance fee policy
- 2021 Urban Weed Control Grant update
- Closed session under FOIP s.29
Historic Resources Committee
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Historic Resources Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss unfinished business including heritage property statements and a commemorative sign at the Wembley Ferry Site, and consider a revised historic resources policy. New business includes discussing St. Andrew's Church and nominations for the 2022 Alberta Heritage Awards. The agenda includes both decisions and discussion items.
- Approval of minutes from August 20 and September 30, 2021 meetings
- Review of Ashdown School and Teepee Creek Store statements of significance and integrity
- Commemorative sign at Wembley Ferry Site with pricing details (44” x 60” CHPL panel, aluminum stand, fence, installation)
- Revision of Historic Resource Procedures Flow Chart and Policy M12
- Discussion of St. Andrew's Church and 2022 Alberta Heritage Awards nominations
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on two subdivision applications: one for a boundary adjustment in the Whispering Ridge subdivision and another for a country residential lot near Sexsmith. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Boundary adjustment for Lots 9-11, Block 12, Plan 122 4593, Pt. SW-11-72-6-W6 (PLSUB20220015)
- Subdivision of one 2.03-hectare lot in Pt. SE-22-73-6-W6 for country residential use (PLSUB20210528)
- Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will hold a regular meeting with delegations, public hearings, and new business items. Key items include a rent relief request for Five Mile Hall, a proposed Aquatera utility bylaw with rate increases, a road closure bylaw, and a review of multiple county policies. The agenda also includes several subdivision time extension requests and a request for proposal award for engineering services.
- Five Mile Hall rent relief request from Food Solution Corporation
- Bylaw 3184 Aquatera Utility Bylaw with rate increases
- Bylaw 3183 road closure of portion of Road Plan 3105HW and Government Road Allowance
- 2022 Policy Review Project: updates to policies M2, M6, N23, N32, D1, D13, R1, S4
- Request for Proposal Award for Engineering Services for Divisional Grading Twp Rd 720W, Twp Rd 720E, Twp Rd 710
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review four subdivision applications and two development permit applications. Decisions will be made on creating new lots for residential, farmstead, and commercial purposes, as well as permits for a utility and explosive storage facility. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Subdivision PLSUB20220015: Harder Builders Corp., Lots 9-11, Block 12, Plan 122 4593
- Subdivision PLSUB20210528: Walter & Hazel Ward, SE-22-73-6-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20220002: D. Johnson Slashing Ltd., NW-19-75-9-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20210463: TERIC Power Ltd., utilities, SE-2-73-5-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20220013: Hunting Energy Services Ltd., explosive storage, NE-2-73-5-W6
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is holding a regular meeting with several delegations, including a request for support from the Grande Spirit Foundation, the 2021 policing year-end report, and a request to amend the RCMP Enhanced Policing MOU pilot timeline. Council will also hold public hearings on two rezoning bylaws (Bylaw 2680-21-038 and Bylaw 2680-22-005) and consider numerous new business items, including policy reviews, equipment purchases, and various support requests. The agenda includes closed session items for honoraria, audit planning, and legal/personnel updates.
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-21-038 (Pt. SE-35-71-9-W6, Beairsto & Associates/Kenneth Lett)
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-22-005 (Pt. SE-13-72-3-W6, Helix Surveys/Jennings E Martin)
- Request to amend RCMP Enhanced Policing MOU pilot timeline
- Award recommendation for replacement purchase of skid steer and planer (quotes from Brandt, Bobcat of the Peace, JCB Liftboss)
- Aquatera dividend declarations to shareholders
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is meeting to hear delegations from community groups requesting funding, including the Beaverlodge Boys and Girl's Camp Society, Tiny Hands of Hope Society, and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce. Council will also review and potentially update several administrative policies as part of the 2022 Policy Review Project, and consider subdivision time extensions and other administrative items.
- Funding requests from Beaverlodge Boys and Girl's Camp Society, Tiny Hands of Hope Society, and Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-004 (D. Johnson Slashing Ltd.)
- Policy reviews: N24, N34, D21, G14, N11, K17, N48, I8/C33
- Subdivision time extension requests (PLSUB20180397, PLSUB20190101, PLSUB20190616)
- Appointment of County Fire Guardians for 2022 fire season
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Committee of the Whole will receive updates and presentations on several topics, including the Wembley Arena fire rebuild, regional workforce development sector profiles, Aquatera, a Fire Master Plan, and feedback from a fibre workshop. The committee will also discuss unfinished business on water and wastewater analysis in hamlets and a sign re-location. No formal decisions are scheduled; most items are for information.
- Wembley Arena fire rebuild update: $350,000 insurance shortfall, $37,275 ice plant startup, $38,000 rental ice plant
- Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce workforce development update with sector profiles
- Aquatera presentation
- Fire Master Plan presentation
- SaskTel International fibre workshop feedback
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review four subdivision applications and three development permit applications, including a major home occupation, a utility development by TERIC Power Ltd., and an accessory building. Decisions will be made on each application based on planning staff recommendations and public input.
- Subdivision PLSUB20210461 - Winia & Bouchard, Plan 982 1102; Lot 7; Pt. SE-9-71-5-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20210490 - Haire, Pt. NE-20-70-9-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20210518 - Nelson, SW-26-72-10-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20210463 - TERIC Power Ltd., SE-2-73-5-W6, Utilities
- Development permit PLDEV20210541 - Alder Brothers, Lot 2A; Plan 982 3650, Home Occupation, Major
FCSS Advisory Board Meeting
The FCSS Advisory Board will receive updates on the childcare centre operator search at the Wellington Resource Centre, which has been vacant since the YMCA closed in July. The board will also hear updates on the opioid exhibit project, a seniors transportation program, and several other community programs. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.
- Childcare Centre Operator RFP update: no bids received, options include continuing external search or internal operation
- Drive Happiness Assisted Seniors Transportation Provincial Expansion Program presentation
- Reaching Home Grant – Getting to the Root of Rural Housing Insecurity update
- Grande Prairie Opioid Task Force update
- FCSS Orientation Presentation
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will hear delegations from STARS, the Hythe Athletic Association, and the Demmitt Cultural Society, including funding requests. They will also review several policies as part of the 2022 Policy Review Project, consider a report on the Crosslink County Sportsplex expansion, and hold a public hearing for a rezoning bylaw. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- STARS annual update and gift summary
- Hythe Athletic Association funding request for restrictions exemption program
- Demmitt Cultural Society emergency funding request for boiler system repairs
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2680-22-003 (rezoning, SE-22-73-6-W6)
- Award recommendation for line painting and crack sealing 2022
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will hold public hearings on four bylaws, including amendments to the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 3174) and three land-use bylaws. They will also discuss updates on the Corporate Business Plan, the La Glace Community Water System Project, and a campground online system. Several policy reviews and subdivision time extensions are on the agenda, along with appointments and a closed session for negotiations.
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-21-041 (Pt. NE-32-73-4-W6) for Beairsto & Huber
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-22-001 (SW-24-74-11-W6) for Velocity Group / 959447 Alberta Ltd.
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2680-22-002 (Pt. NE-20-70-9-W6) for Beairsto & Kemp-Haire
- Public hearing: Bylaw 3174 Municipal Development Plan Amendments
- New business: Bylaw 3181 Agricultural Service Board Bylaw and Bylaw 3180 Fusarium Graminearum Bylaw
Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will meet to receive program updates from three agricultural organizations, present a Heritage Award to the Harpe/Hansen family for 100 years of farming, and discuss a resident's concern about grizzly bear and carcass disposal. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and information items, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.
- Heritage Award for 100 Years of Farming to Harpe/Hansen family (homestead NE-19-74-9 W6, settled 1921)
- Smoky Applied Research & Demonstration Association update (County provides $60,000 annually)
- Peace Country Beef & Forage Association update (County provides $25,000 annually)
- Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance presentation
- Resident concern on grizzly bear and carcass disposal
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Committee of the Whole meets to receive presentations and discuss several items. Delegations include the Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region annual report, a Nustadia Recreation Inc. contract renewal presentation for the Crosslink County Sportsplex, a Reel Shorts Film Festival update, and the 2020 Employee Engagement Survey. Unfinished business includes community hall operating funding, operating assistance facilities funding review, a joint RCMP town hall, and farmland productivity ratings. The agenda is largely informational, with recommendations to accept reports for information.
- Nustadia Recreation Inc. contract renewal presentation for Crosslink County Sportsplex; current management fee $161,452 (2021) plus advertising commission budgeted at $40,867
- Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region annual report; no financial asks
- Reel Shorts Film Festival update with Community Assistance Funding Report for 2021
- 2020 Employee Engagement Survey Executive Summary Report
- Community Hall Operating Funding Analysis and Operating Assistance Facilities Funding Review (Teepee Creek, Bezanson)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review four subdivision applications and one development permit application for a school. The agenda includes minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting and decisions on each application.
- Subdivision PLSUB20210138: McKinnon, NW-5-73-5-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20210461: Winia & Bouchard, SE-9-71-5-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20210503: Sendziak, SW-19-74-5-W6
- Subdivision PLSUB20210517: Penner, SE-9-73-11-W6
- Development permit PLDEV20210474: School, institutional use, SW-27-71-5-W6
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, with several key items. They will hear delegations on a citizen satisfaction survey, funding requests from the Bezanson Agricultural Society and Evergreen Park, and consider first reading of Bylaw 3174 (Municipal Development Plan amendments) and Bylaw 3179 (Road Use Agreement). Other business includes a subdivision time extension, a request to establish a trust fund for Glen Leslie Cemetery, a letter of support for the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association, a proclamation for Alzheimer's Society, and a policy revision on council honoraria.
- Bylaw 3174: Municipal Development Plan amendments - first reading
- Bylaw 3179: Road Use Agreement Bylaw
- Subdivision time extension request PLSUB20190543
- Bezanson Agricultural Society operating funding request
- Evergreen Park update and payroll funding request