Sturgeon County public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 operating and capital budgets, give readings to the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw, and award gravel supply contracts. They will also hold a public hearing on a land use redistricting and consider several other bylaws and agreements.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1635/23 to redistrict 55013 Highway 825 from AG to DC24
• Three readings of Bylaw 1641/23, the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Approval of 2024 Operating Budget and 2024-2025 Capital Budgets, including $3,257,000 transfer to Contingency Reserve
• Award 2024-2025 gravel supply contracts to Dale Croswell Construction Co. Ltd. totaling $2,300,700 (Opal, Lily Lake, Legal stockpiles)
• First reading of Bylaw 1640/23 on assessment of manufactured homes in communities

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole meets to receive information and presentations on the 2024-2027 Corporate Business Plan, quarterly updates from three RCMP detachments, and proposals from the Alberta International Airshow and Rotary Club. The committee will also consider accepting the Transportation Master Plan as a guiding document for future road infrastructure investment. A closed session is scheduled for a strategic initiatives update.

• 2024-2027 Corporate Business Plan presented for information
• Quarterly updates from Morinville, Redwater, and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments
• Alberta International Airshow presentation
• Rotary Club of Morinville Sturgeon presentation
• Transportation Master Plan to guide future road infrastructure investment

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold first readings on two land-use bylaw amendments: one for general efficiency and effectiveness updates, and another to rezone a parcel from agriculture to resource extraction for SIL Industrial Minerals. Council will also consider approving three fire service agreements with nearby communities and appointing 2024 fire guardians and board members.

• First reading of Bylaw 1637/23 to rezone SE-12-57-21-W4 from AG to Resource Extraction District for SIL Industrial Minerals
• First reading of Bylaw 1632/23 for Land Use Bylaw efficiency and effectiveness amendments
• Approval of 2024-2026 Fire Services Agreements with Summer Villages of Sandy Beach and Sunrise Beach
• Approval of 2024-2026 Aerial Fire Apparatus Service Agreement with City of Fort Saskatchewan
• Appointment of 33 staff members as 2024 Fire Guardians

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive annual updates from the Youth Advisory Committee and the Transportation Advisory Committee, and will consider referring the transportation committee's recommendations to Administration for budgetary analysis. The committee will also accept an Alberta Utilities Commission engagement submission as information. A closed session is scheduled for a strategic initiatives update.

• Youth Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Update
• Transportation Advisory Committee Annual Update and referral of recommendations to Administration for Q1 2024 budget implications
• Alberta Utilities Commission Engagement Submission
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update

Council Budget Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a two-day budget meeting to review and deliberate the proposed 2024 operating budget and the 2024-2025 capital budget. The agenda includes presentations from the CFO, discussion of financial operations, utility services, operating enhancements, and a capital budget review. No decisions have been made yet; this is a discussion and deliberation session.

• Proposed 2024 Operating and 2024-2025 Capital Budget review
• Financial operations and considerations presentation
• Utility services and operating enhancements discussion
• Capital budget review
• Proposed budget motions to be considered

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider allocating $30,400 from the General Operating Reserve for a survey and drainage plan near Johnny's Store. The meeting also includes first, second, and third readings of several land use and road closure bylaws.

• Proposed $30,400 from General Operating Reserve for survey and drainage assessments on county right-of-way near Johnny's Store
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1634/23 to redistrict 302 57000 Highway 44 from R4 to REC
• First reading of Bylaw 1632/23 for Land Use Bylaw efficiency and effectiveness amendments
• First reading of Bylaw 1638/23 to close a portion of Range Road 222
• Closed session on Heartland Compost Lease and Royalty Agreement

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive annual updates from the Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, the Community Services Advisory Board, and the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes two closed-session items: a strategic initiatives update and a presentation from Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association on industrial water infrastructure. All recommended motions are to accept the updates as information.

• Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2023 annual update
• Community Services Advisory Board 2023 annual update
• Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2023 annual update
• Closed session: Strategic Initiatives Update
• Closed session: Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association presentation on industrial water infrastructure

Council Budget Meeting

Council is meeting to review the proposed 2024 Operating Budget and 2024-2025 Capital Budget. Presentations will cover financial trends, budget plans, and proposed operating enhancements for Administration and Council. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the agenda is informational only.

• Proposed 2024 Operating and 2024-2025 Capital Budget presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Corporate overview including financial trends and budget plans
• Proposed 2024 operating enhancements for Administration and Council

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive the 2023 T2 Financial Report as information, and hear presentations from the Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance. A closed session is scheduled for a verbal update on Economic Innovation & Growth activity.

• 2023 Tri-Annual Financial Report (T2) presented for information
• Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission presentation at 1:30 p.m.
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance presentation at 2:30 p.m.
• Closed session for Economic Innovation & Growth activity verbal update

Organizational Council Meeting

This is an organizational meeting where council will approve the 2024 calendar for regular council, committee-of-the-whole, and budget meetings. They will also appoint a deputy mayor for a six-month term and finalize council appointments to various boards, committees, and commissions.

• Approve 2024 Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, Capital Committee, and 2025 Budget Meeting Dates Calendar
• Appoint Deputy Mayor for November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
• Approve 2023-2024 Council Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1634/23 to redistrict a property at 302 57000 Highway 44 from R4 (Hamlet Serviced Residential) to REC (Recreational). They will also consider second and third readings of Bylaw 1633/23 to redistrict another parcel from AG to AG2. Other business includes a property tax refund of $224.95 for a fire loss and approval of an amended Capital Budgeting Policy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1634/23 – redistricting Pt. SW-5-57-26-4 (302 57000 Highway 44) from R4 to REC
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1633/23 – redistricting Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1220583 from AG to AG2
• Property tax refund of $224.95 for Tax Roll 3028024 due to fire loss
• Approval of amended Capital Budgeting Policy
• Presentation from Johnny's Store owner Julie-Ann McNeilly with a waiver request

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider adopting the agenda and minutes from September 8, 2023. The main business item is a discussion of draft policies related to resource extraction, including groundwater monitoring, agricultural assessment, and direct control evaluation. The committee may endorse these policies and refer them to the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee for input before Council consideration.

• Draft Resource Extraction Groundwater Monitoring Program policy
• Draft Resource Extraction Agricultural Assessment policy
• Draft Resource Extraction Direct Control Evaluation policy
• Referral to Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then immediately move into a closed session. The closed session will cover a strategic initiatives update, citing provincial privacy laws. No other public business is scheduled.

• Closed session for strategic initiatives update under FOIP sections 24 and 25

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on a bylaw to redistrict a lot from AG to AG2, and give third reading to three bylaws related to the Villeneuve Airport Area Structure Plan. A presentation from the Valour Park Association about a proposed military museum will be referred to administration for site assistance. Council will also discuss establishing a Land Use Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1633/23 to redistrict Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1220583 from AG to AG2
• Third reading of Bylaw 1594/22 (Villeneuve Airport Area Structure Plan) and related bylaws 1592/22 and 1593/22
• Valour Park Association presentation on a proposed military museum at Villeneuve Airport
• Closed session presentation from Heartland Compost (business interests)
• Discussion on establishing a Land Use Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two main items: a presentation from CIBC on the economic outlook, and a review of proposed 2024 fees and charges. The committee will also hold a closed session on strategic initiatives. No final decisions are expected; the items are for information and discussion.

• CIBC Economic Update presentation by Hobson Chahal Advisory Group
• 2024 Fees and Charges Review, including proposed permit fees and charges
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update (advice from officials, economic interests)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider confirming a $206,087.45 firefighting invoice for 55231 Range Road 255 and extending payment to August 31, 2025. They will also vote on second and third readings of two bylaws redistricting agricultural land to AG2, and first reading of a bylaw to redistrict 400 Main Street/57000 Highway 44 from residential to recreational. A review of bylaws related to community development and maintenance is proposed.

• Confirm $206,087.45 firefighting invoice for 55231 Range Road 255 with payment extension to August 31, 2025
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1624/23: redistrict Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2122926 from AG to AG2
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1623/23: redistrict portion of 55010 Range Road 231 from AG to AG2
• First reading of Bylaw 1634/23: redistrict 400 Main Street/57000 Highway 44 from R4 to REC, with $3,000 fee refund and $2,500 road closure fee waiver
• Direct administration to review bylaws associated with community development and maintenance

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2025 Capital Budget. The committee will also consider approving amended Capital Committee Procedures.

• 2024-2025 Capital Budget Review
• Amended Capital Committee Procedure

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a regular meeting with several land-use bylaw amendments and a tax reduction request. Key items include a public hearing for redistricting a lot from AG to AG2, second and third readings for a redistricting to a Direct Control District, and first reading for another AG to AG2 change. Council will also consider a request from Meadowview Golf & Country Club to reduce 2023 property taxes and review the mid-year financial report.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1624/23: redistricting Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2122926 from AG to AG2
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1628/23: redistricting portion of NW-6-57-23-W4M from AG to DC23
• First reading of Bylaw 1633/23: redistricting Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1220583 from AG to AG2
• Meadowview Golf & Country Club request for reduction of 2023 municipal property taxes (recommended refusal)
• Approval of $4 million transfer from 2023 taxation revenue to General Operating Reserve

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Morinville Community Library and then move into closed session for three items: an industrial facility expansion update, assessment complaints for three roll numbers, and a strategic initiatives update. No public decisions are scheduled on the closed-session topics.

• Morinville Community Library presentation at 11:30 a.m.
• Closed session: Industrial Facility Expansion Update
• Closed session: Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Numbers 282000, 494000, and 443000
• Closed session: Strategic Initiatives Update

The Committee adopted the agenda and the August 22 minutes, all unanimously. It moved to three closed sessions for updates on an industrial facility expansion, assessment complaints, and strategic initiatives, and then accepted each update as information. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted August 22, 2023 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Industrial Facility Expansion Update (unanimous)
• Accepted Industrial Facility Expansion Update as information (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Assessment Complaints Update (unanimous)
• Accepted assessment complaints update as information (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update (unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will review the proposed 2024-2025 capital budget, including council budget requests and related policies. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from September 9, 2022. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion item.

• Review of 2024-2025 Proposed Capital Budget
• Review of 2024-2025 Council Budget Requests
• Adoption of September 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reference to Bylaw 1580-22 (Capital Committee)
• Capital Budgeting Policy and Committee Procedure attachments

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 9, 2022. Members entered a closed session to review the 2024-2025 Capital Budget. No public decisions or vote outcomes regarding the budget were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted September 8, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for 2024-2025 Capital Budget Review (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive a follow-up action list as information, and then move into a closed session to discuss the 2023 Council Annual Employee Recognition under the Municipal Government Act. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive closed-session item.

• Closed session for 2023 Council Annual Employee Recognition under section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act
• Adoption of June 22, 2023 Governance and Council Services Committee Minutes
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List received as information

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved funding for employee recognition from the public relations budget. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes and received a follow-up action list.

• Allocated $10,800 from the Council Common Public Relations Budget for 2023 Council employee recognition (Unanimous)
• Adopted the September 8, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted the June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received the Council and Committee meeting follow up action list as information (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep the Briefing Note for item 3.1 confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third readings of Bylaw 1631/23, which makes technical amendments to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer bylaw. The meeting also includes three closed-session items: an economic development opportunity (waste to resource), a tax agreement request from MAGA Energy, and a personnel matter.

• Bylaw 1631/23 – Bylaw Enforcement Officer Technical Amendments – second and third readings
• Closed session: Economic Development Opportunity (Waste to Resource)
• Closed session: Request for Tax Agreement – MAGA Energy
• Closed session: Personnel Matter

Council authorized a tax agreement with MAGA Energy to ensure all current taxes, arrears, and penalties are paid by December 31, 2024. The council also passed technical amendments to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw. Several items were discussed and remained confidential in closed sessions.

• Approved tax agreement with MAGA Energy for full payment of taxes, arrears, and penalties by Dec 31, 2024 (4-3)
• Passed second reading of Bylaw 1631/23 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Technical Amendments (6-1)
• Passed third reading of Bylaw 1631/23 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Technical Amendments (6-1)
• Directed Administration to follow confidential directions regarding Waste to Resource economic opportunity (Unanimous)
• Voted to keep Waste to Resource and MAGA Energy documents confidential (Unanimous)
• Voted to keep personnel matter discussions confidential (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear quarterly updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments, then move into a closed session for a strategic initiatives update. The committee will also review several letters of correspondence on topics like agricultural support, orphan wells, and casino gaming. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update at 10:00 a.m.
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update at 10:30 a.m.
• Closed session on strategic initiatives update
• Letters regarding additional supports for agricultural producers
• Letters regarding Camrose Casino relocation and charitable gaming model

The Committee of the Whole received quarterly updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments. Members also reviewed a strategic initiatives update during a closed session. No legislative changes or budget approvals were made.

• Accepted Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Closed Session Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping supporting materials for Strategic Initiatives Update confidential (Unanimous)
• Adopted August 22, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three land-use bylaw amendments, consider a tax agreement request from MAGA Energy, and vote on a $150,000 county facilities review. They will also hear a request for a payment time extension for a firefighting invoice and give second and third readings to a bylaw enforcement officer technical amendments bylaw.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1623/23 to redistrict 55010 Range Road 231 from AG to AG2
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1628/23 to redistrict part of NW-6-57-23-W4M from AG to DC23
• First reading of Bylaw 1624/23 to redistrict Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2122926 from AG to AG2
• Council to consider refusing MAGA Energy's request for a tax agreement
• Proposed $150,000 County Facilities Review from General Operating Reserve

Council approved a review of building facility needs and allocated $150,000 from the General Operating Reserve for the project. The board refused a tax agreement request from MAGA Energy and granted a payment extension for firefighting costs at 55227 Range Road 255. A land use redistricting bylaw received first reading.

• Approved $150,000 from General Operating Reserve for County Facilities Review (Unanimous)
• Refused MAGA Energy's request for a tax agreement (6-1)
• Approved payment extension to August 31, 2025, for firefighting invoice at 55227 Range Road 255 (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1624/23 for redistricting Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2122926 (6-1)
• Denied motion to defer Cardiff Room and Front Counter renovations (3-4)
• Referred Bylaw 1631/23 technical amendments to the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Regular Council Meeting for September 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive the 2023 Mid-Year Report as information, covering county operations and progress on the strategic plan. Two closed-session items are scheduled: a strategic initiatives update and management of personnel. Council also has correspondence regarding the resumption of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan and subregional planning.

• 2023 Mid-Year Report presented for information
• Closed session: Strategic Initiatives Update (under FOIP sections 24 and 25)
• Closed session: Management of Personnel (under FOIP section 24)
• Letter from Mayor of Vegreville re resumption of North Saskatchewan Regional Plan and subregional planning

The Committee received the 2023 Mid-Year Report and a Strategic Initiatives Update as information. Two closed sessions were held to discuss strategic initiatives and personnel management, with supporting materials kept confidential.

• Adopted July 18, 2023 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received 2023 Mid-Year Report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Designated Strategic Initiatives materials as confidential (Unanimous)
• Received personnel management Briefing Note as information (Unanimous)
• Designated personnel management materials as confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider a range of items including tax relief requests from two businesses, several land use bylaw amendments, road construction contracts, and funding for an enterprise resource planning system. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and a closed session for the CAO's performance evaluation.

• Public presentations: Trestle's Edge Inc./Meadowview Golf & Country Club request for 2023 property tax reduction; MAGA Energy request for tax agreement
• Bylaw 1628/23: redistricting portion of NW-6-57-23-W4M to Recreational District (2nd/3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1623/23: redistricting 55010 Range Road 231 from AG to AG2 (1st reading)
• Contract awards: $310,750 from Road Network Reserve for Cardiff Echoes drainage; Estate Way Road Reconstruction; emergency repairs up to $250,000 for Victoria Trail Bridge
• Funding: $1,132,000 for ERP project resourcing; $35,000 for County Connections Newsletter

Council approved significant funding for an Enterprise Resource Planning project and emergency bridge repairs. A moratorium was placed on redistricting agricultural land for recreational vehicle storage. Several bylaws regarding land use and deputy mayor appointments were advanced.

• Approved $1,132,000 from General Operating Reserve for ERP project resourcing
• Placed moratorium on redistricting agricultural land to RV Storage (RVS) or Direct Control districts
• Authorized $310,750 from Road Network Reserve for Cardiff Echoes drainage work
• Authorized up to $250,000 from Road Network Reserve for Victoria Trail Bridge emergency repairs
• Approved 2023 Public Tax Sale Reserve conditions and bids for November 30, 2023 auction
• Awarded 2023 Dale MacMillan Scholarship for Community Leadership to Julianne Roe and Shelby Pierce
• Approved $35,000 to restart the County Connections Newsletter for Fall/Winter 2023
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1630/23 Deputy Mayor Appointment Amendment (5-2)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider third reading of Bylaw 1607/22, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to update rules for resource extraction. The meeting also includes proposed approval of a public communications plan and a directive to circulate a draft evaluation policy for stakeholder comment.

• Third reading of Bylaw 1607/22 – Resource Extraction Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Proposed approval of a Public Communications Plan for implementing the Resource Extraction Regulatory Review
• Proposed directive to circulate the draft Resource Extraction Direct Control Evaluation Policy to stakeholders

Council approved the third reading of Bylaw 1607/22 regarding resource extraction amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. They also approved a related Public Communications Plan and directed administration to seek stakeholder feedback on a draft evaluation policy.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1607/22 Resource Extraction Amendments (5-2)
• Approved Public Communications Plan for Resource Extraction Regulatory Review (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to circulate draft Resource Extraction Direct Control Evaluation Policy to stakeholders (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to take action on an economic development opportunity discussed in closed session (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Legal Municipal Library Board regarding a financial request, which they may refer to 2024 budget deliberations. They will also receive an update on the North Saskatchewan Canadian Heritage River Designation Initiative.

• Legal Municipal Library Board financial request to be referred to 2024 Budget Deliberations
• North Saskatchewan Canadian Heritage River Designation Initiative update presentation

The Committee referred a financial request from the Legal Municipal Library Board to the 2024 Budget Deliberations. The Committee also received an update on the North Saskatchewan Canadian Heritage River Designation Initiative as information.

• Referred Legal Municipal Library Board financial request to 2024 Budget Deliberations (Unanimous)
• Received North Saskatchewan Canadian Heritage River Designation Initiative presentation as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, contract awards, and policy changes. Key items include third reading of a land use bylaw amendment for Sturgeon Valley South, first readings for bylaw enforcement and deputy mayor amendment bylaws, and awarding contracts for gravel road improvements, drainage, and a bridge culvert replacement. Council will also discuss an Active Transportation Fund agreement for a new pathway and bridge, an open space asset management program, and a property tax relief policy amendment.

• Third reading of Bylaw 1609/23 amending Land Use Bylaw for Sturgeon Valley South land use districts
• Contract award to Doblanko Contracting Ltd. for Gravel Road Improvements at $1,568,638.05
• Contract award to Ideal Earthworks Inc. for Villeneuve Hamlet Drainage Improvement at $614,960.00
• Contract award to Doblanko Contracting Ltd. for Hu Haven Bridge Culvert replacement at $585,436.70 plus $37,558 reallocation
• Authorize execution of Active Transportation Fund Contribution Agreement for new shared-use pathway and pedestrian bridge

Council approved several construction contracts for road, bridge, and drainage improvements. They also passed a land use bylaw amendment and endorsed terms for the Sturgeon Regional Partnership.

• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1609/23 regarding Sturgeon Valley South Land Use Districts (5-1)
• Awarded $1,568,638.05 Gravel Road Improvements contract to Doblanko Contracting Ltd.
• Awarded $614,960.00 Villeneuve Hamlet Drainage Improvement contract to Ideal Earthworks Inc.
• Awarded $585,436.70 Bridge Culvert Replacement contract to Doblanko Contracting Ltd.
• Approved reallocation of up to $100,000 for an Open Space Asset Management Program
• Endorsed Sturgeon Regional Partnership Terms of Reference
• Approved amended Municipal Property Tax Relief Policy
• Authorized contribution agreement with Government of Canada for a new shared-use pathway and pedestrian bridge

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with a single substantive item: a public hearing on Bylaw 1607/22, which proposes amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 regarding resource extraction. Council will hear public input and consider the amendments. The rest of the agenda is procedural (adoption of agenda and adjournment).

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1607/22 – Resource Extraction Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Attachments include previous council direction, draft bylaw, 'What We Heard' report, written submissions, and a setback study

Council conducted a public hearing regarding Bylaw 1607/22, which proposes amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 for resource extraction. The meeting included oral and written submissions from the public, though no final vote on the bylaw was recorded.

• Adopted the June 22, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider proposed amendments to the Municipal Property Tax Relief Policy and receive a follow-up action list from previous meetings. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Proposed amendments to the Municipal Property Tax Relief Policy, recommended for Council approval
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow-Up Action List for June 22, 2023, received as information

The Governance and Council Services Committee recommended that Council approve amendments to the Municipal Property Tax Relief Policy. The committee also received a follow-up action list for Council and Committee meetings.

• Recommended Council approve amendments to the Municipal Property Tax Relief Policy (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 22, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Homeland Housing CEO Raymond Cormie. The agenda also includes adoption of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive business items are listed.

• 11:30 a.m. Homeland Housing presentation by CEO Raymond Cormie
• Adoption of May 23, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold public hearings on a road closure bylaw and two land-use rezonings, then vote on several bylaws and contracts. Key decisions include awarding a $6.99M contract for road and drainage work, a $1.32M road realignment contract, and reallocating $65,000 for a pedestrian bridge. Council will also consider $60,000 in budget amendments and $70,000 for airshow traffic mitigation.

• Contract award of $6,987,927.30 to Allied Paving Co. Ltd. for Range Road 220, Juniper Hills, and Waterdale Park drainage improvements
• Contract award of $1,315,385.25 to TBL Construction Ltd. for Carbondale Road realignment
• Public hearings on Bylaw 1626/23 (road closure), Bylaw 1628/23 (AG to REC rezoning), and Bylaw 1609/23 (Sturgeon Valley South land use districts)
• Second and third readings of three bylaws redistricting agricultural land to resource extraction or recreational vehicle storage
• Approval of $70,000 for Alberta International Airshow traffic mitigation at Villeneuve Airport

Council approved two major infrastructure contracts and several land use redistricting bylaws. They also allocated funding for the Casa Vista Pedestrian Bridge and airshow traffic mitigation. Three public hearings were held regarding road closures and land use amendments.

• Awarded $6,987,927.30 contract to Allied Paving Co. Ltd. for Range Road 220, Juniper Hills, and Waterdale Park project (6-1)
• Awarded $1,315,385.25 contract to TBL Construction Ltd. for Carbondale Road Realignment (Unanimous)
• Approved redistricting of SW-28-54-27-W4M to Resource Extraction District (6-1)
• Approved redistricting of N-27-54-27-W4M to Resource Extraction District (6-1)
• Denied redistricting of E½-NW-34-54-25-W4M to Recreational Vehicle Storage District (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of up to $65,000 for Casa Vista Pedestrian Bridge project (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 for Council expenses and $25,000 for CAO strategic initiatives (6-1)
• Approved $70,000 for 2023 Alberta International Airshow traffic mitigation (6-1)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider two business items: allocating the 2023 Council Public Relations budget, including requests from 1 Field Ambulance and the JMMF Golf Tournament, and reviewing the process for appointing the Deputy Mayor. The meeting also includes a closed session for the Chief Administrative Officer's annual performance evaluation.

• 2023 Council Public Relations budget allocations with two attached funding requests
• Process for appointing the Deputy Mayor, with comparator municipality research
• Closed session for CAO annual performance evaluation update

The Committee recommended amending the Procedure Bylaw regarding the election and duties of the Deputy Mayor. It also approved several small public relations budget allocations and received a confidential performance update for the CAO.

• Approved $1,500 for Canadian Military’s 1 Field Ambulance 125th Celebration (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 for Sturgeon County Board and Committee public member recognition (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation 2023 Charity Golf Tournament (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council amend Procedure Bylaw to elect Deputy Mayor every six months and require them to chair Committee of the Whole meetings (2-1)
• Received CAO Annual Performance Evaluation Update as information (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive quarterly updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments, and will review a Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study, referring its recommendations to 2024 budget deliberations. The meeting also includes closed-session items on economic innovation and strategic initiatives.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update presentation
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update presentation
• Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study referred to 2024 Budget deliberations
• Closed session on Economic Innovation & Growth Quarterly Update
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update

The Committee received quarterly updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments and a report on economic innovation and strategic initiatives. A water and wastewater utility rate study was reviewed, with recommendations referred to future budget deliberations.

• Accepted Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Innovation & Growth Quarterly Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Strategic Initiatives Update as information (Unanimous)
• Received Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study and referred recommendations to 2024 Budget deliberations (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will receive a resident presentation on a proposed solar farm at Township Road 562 & Range Road 262, hold public hearings on three land-use redistricting bylaws, and consider second readings of bylaws on resource extraction and Sturgeon Valley South land-use districts. Business items include awarding a $526,251.15 contract to MODUS Structures for a new Agriculture Services modular office, approving an enforcement services agreement with the Summer Village of Sandy Beach, and authorizing intervenor status for assessment complaints before the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.

• Resident presentation on proposed Morinville Solar Farm at NE-10-56-26-W4M
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1627/23 to redistrict E½ NW-34-54-25-W4M from AG to RVS (recreational vehicle storage)
• Continuation of public hearings on Bylaws 1621/23 and 1622/23 to redistrict portions of SW-28-54-27-W4M and N-27-54-27-W4M from AG to RE (resource extraction)
• Contract award of $526,251.15 to MODUS Structures for new Agriculture Services modular office, plus $226,251.15 in additional funding
• Second reading of Bylaw 1607/22 on resource extraction amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, with a second public hearing scheduled for June 22, 2023

Council awarded a contract to MODUS Structures for a new modular office and allocated funds for urgent water infrastructure repairs. Several land-use bylaws received second readings, and a public notification bylaw was passed through third reading.

• Awarded $526,251.15 contract for Agriculture Services modular office to MODUS Structures (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $100,000 from General Operating Reserve for Alcomdale Water Co-op urgent repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for public notification regarding Bylaw 1607/22 hearing (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1618/23 Public Notification Bylaw through third reading (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 1607/22 Resource Extraction amendments (5-2)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 1609/23 Sturgeon Valley South districts (6-1)
• Directed Administration to enter Enforcement Services Agreement with Summer Village of Sandy Beach (4-2)
• Authorized intervenor status for assessment complaints on roll numbers 282000, 494000, and 443000 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 25, 2023, and to receive a presentation from Varme Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation as information. The meeting includes a closed session and council correspondence. No decisions on the presentation are expected, only acceptance as information.

• Varme Energy presentation at 11:30 a.m. with CEO Sean Collins and Pembina representatives
• Adoption of April 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Closed session scheduled
• Council correspondence review

The Committee of the Whole met to receive a presentation from Varme Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation. The presentation was accepted as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted May 9, 2023 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Varme Energy presentation as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, including resource extraction amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, and to award road and bridge construction contracts. They will also hold public hearings on a public notification bylaw and two land redistricting proposals, and hear a resident's concerns about county road projects.

• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1607/22, resource extraction amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearings on Bylaws 1621/23 and 1622/23 to redistrict portions of land from AG to RE (Resource Extraction) District
• Contract award: 2023 Pavement Preservation Program – Mill and Fill to St. Albert Parking Lot Maintenance Ltd. for $1,164,326.75
• Contract award: Township Road 570 Rehabilitation Project to Central Civil Solutions for $929,705.68
• Contract award: Bridge culvert replacement on Range Road 251 to Avid Energy Services Inc. for $618,402.65

Council approved three infrastructure contracts for pavement preservation, road rehabilitation, and bridge culvert replacement. They also passed amendments to resource extraction setbacks and advanced several land use bylaws.

• Awarded 2023 Pavement Preservation contract to St. Albert Parking Lot Maintenance Ltd. for $1,164,326.75
• Awarded Township Road 570 Rehabilitation contract to Central Civil Solutions Inc. for $929,705.68
• Awarded Bridge Culvert Replacement (Range Road 251) contract to Avid Energy Services Inc. for $618,402.65
• Approved split setbacks for resource extraction: 400m for sand, gravel, and clay; 800m for silica sand (5-2)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1619/23 (Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan) (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1628/23 to redistrict land from Agriculture to Recreational District
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1629/23 (Debenture Bylaw for Estates Way reconstruction)
• Endorsed filing an assessment complaint with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal for Roll 282000

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive an annual update from the STARS air ambulance foundation and hold a closed session to discuss the 2022 Assessment Services update. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• STARS annual update presented by Glenda Farnden, Senior Municipal Relations Liaison
• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) for assessment services update
• Adoption of April 11, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole met to review assessment and organizational updates. Members accepted a 2022 Assessment Services update and received an annual update from the STARS Foundation.

• Accepted 2022 Assessment Update as information (Unanimous)
• Decided 2022 Assessment Update briefing note and attachments remain confidential (Unanimous)
• Received STARS annual update as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider several financial and planning items, including reallocating $9.9 million in capital project savings, approving the 2022 audited financial statements, and giving first reading to a land use bylaw amendment for recreational vehicle storage. The agenda also includes a property tax refund for a fire loss and a renovation budget increase for the County Centre.

• Property tax refund of $2,074.84 for Tax Roll 3716005 due to fire loss
• Reallocation of $9,916,897 in 2022 capital savings to projects and reserves
• Reallocation of $4,476,885 from 2024 to 2023 capital budget for Range Road 220 and Bridge File 00889
• First reading of Bylaw 1627/23 to redistrict E½ NW-34-54-25-W4M from AG to RVS
• Approval of 2022 audited financial statements and transfer of $5,003,593 operating surplus to reserve

Council approved the 2022 Annual Financial Statements and transferred a $5,003,593 operating surplus to the General Operating Reserve. Members authorized the reallocation of $9.9M in capital project savings and shifted $4.4M from the 2024 to the 2023 Capital Budget for road and bridge work. Council also approved renovations and a budget increase of up to $300,000 for the Sturgeon County Centre Cardiff Room and Front Reception.

• Approved 2022 Annual Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $5,003,593 operating surplus to General Operating Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $9,916,897 in 2022 capital project savings (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $4,476,885 from 2024 to 2023 Capital Budget for Range Road 220 and Bridge File 00889 (Unanimous)
• Uncommitted $800,000 for Green & Inclusive Community Buildings Program across 2023 and 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sturgeon County Centre Cardiff Room and Front Reception renovation design and budget (5-1)
• Approved up to $300,000 budget increase for Cardiff Room and Front Reception renovations (5-1)
• Refunded $2,074.84 in 2022 property taxes for Tax Roll 3716005 due to fire loss (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider a property owner's request to cancel tax penalties totaling $1,405 for Tax Roll 3274003, with a recommendation to refuse it. The committee will also review a follow-up action list from previous meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine, including adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Tax penalty cancellation request for $1,405 on Tax Roll 3274003
• Recommended motion to refuse the tax penalty cancellation
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow-Up Action List review

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider three readings of Bylaw 1625/23 setting 2023 taxation rates, and second/third readings of Bylaw 1608/22 repealing the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan. It may postpone Bylaw 1607/22 (resource extraction amendments to the Land Use Bylaw) for more stakeholder analysis, and may direct administration to develop a groundwater monitoring policy. A closed session on an intergovernmental matter is also scheduled.

• Bylaw 1625/23 - 2023 Taxation Rates Bylaw (three readings)
• Bylaw 1608/22 - Repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01 (second and third readings)
• Bylaw 1607/22 - Resource Extraction Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 (possible postponement)
• Possible direction to compile a groundwater monitoring policy
• Closed session under MGA s.197(2) on intergovernmental matters

Council passed the 2023 Taxation Rates Bylaw and repealed the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan. A proposed amendment to resource extraction land use was postponed for further analysis, and administration was directed to create a groundwater monitoring policy.

• Approved 2023 Taxation Rates Bylaw (Bylaw 1625/23) through three readings (5-1)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1608/22 to repeal Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan (6-1)
• Postponed second reading of Bylaw 1607/22 regarding Resource Extraction Amendments (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to compile a groundwater monitoring policy and management plans (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to take action on Option 2 of an intergovernmental matter discussed in closed session (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive the Local Business Survey Results as information, presented by County staff and Deloitte. A closed session is scheduled for a strategic initiatives update under FOIP exceptions. The agenda also includes a letter from the Town of Barrhead regarding Extended Producer Responsibility program impacts.

• Local Business Survey Results presented by Mark Morrissey, Leanne McBean, and Simon Webb (Deloitte)
• Closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update under MGA section 197(2) and FOIP sections 24 and 25
• Letter from Town of Barrhead Mayor Dave McKenzie re Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Impacts

The Committee of the Whole received the Local Business Survey results as information. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted April 11, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Local Business Survey Results as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three bylaws: amending the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan, changing land-use districts in that area, and closing a road. They will also vote on second and third readings of bylaws to update resource extraction rules and repeal the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan. Other business includes awarding a $699,053 pavement preservation contract, approving $630,287 in community and FCSS grants, and setting a meeting to consider the 2023 taxation rates bylaw.

• Public hearings on Bylaw 1619/23 (Sturgeon Valley South ASP outline plan requirement), Bylaw 1609/23 (land use districts), and Bylaw 1626/23 (road closure)
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1607/22 (resource extraction amendments to Land Use Bylaw) and Bylaw 1608/22 (repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan)
• Contract award of $699,053.25 to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. for 2023 pavement preservation micro-surfacing
• Approval of $375,382 in community grants from Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee and $244,905 from Community Services Advisory Board
• Approval of 2023 subsidized dust suppression program with fully subsidized treatments and $205 per residence subsidies

Council approved three sets of community and family support grants totaling $630,287 and awarded a $699,053.25 pavement preservation contract. The board also approved dust suppression subsidies and waived a $450 building permit penalty. A meeting to consider the 2023 Taxation Rates Bylaw was scheduled for April 20, 2023.

• Approved 2023 Community Grants of $375,382 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Community Grants of $244,905 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Family & Community Support Services Grants of $10,000 (6-1)
• Awarded 2023 Pavement Preservation Micro-Surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. for $699,053.25 (Unanimous)
• Waived $450 building permit fee penalty for Development Permit 305305-22-D0320 (6-1)
• Approved fully subsidized and $205 per residence dust suppression treatments (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to amend Procedure Bylaw for Deputy Mayor appointment (6-1)
• Postponed Resource Extraction Land Use Bylaw amendments to April 20, 2023 (5-2)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the 2022 Year in Review Report and the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan as information. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a closed session for a strategic initiatives update. No decisions on substantive items are listed beyond receiving reports.

• Receive 2022 Year in Review Report as information
• Receive 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan as information
• Adopt March 14, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Closed session on Strategic Initiatives Update (FOIP sections 24 and 25)

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received the Sturgeon County 2022 Year In Review Report as information and held a confidential closed session regarding strategic initiatives.

• Adopted March 28, 2023 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 14, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Sturgeon County 2022 Year in Review Report as information (Unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Strategic Initiatives Update (Unanimous)
• Decided that the verbal update on Strategic Initiatives remain confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider a 2.9% tax rate increase, release $1,168,144 from reserves, award a $2,058,005.16 contract for three motor graders, and hold readings on several land-use bylaws. They will also hear a request to waive a development permit fee penalty and enter closed session for airshow support, recreation negotiations, and a fire services agreement.

• 2023 tax rate increase of 2.9% and $1,168,144 tax stabilization transfer from reserves
• Award contract to Brandt Tractor for three 872GP motor graders at $2,058,005.16 (excl. GST), funded by $1,860,000 budget plus $198,005.16 from Vehicle & Equipment Reserve
• Bylaw 1615/23: redistrict part of NE 5-55-24-W4M from AG to AG2 (second and third readings)
• Bylaw 1621/23 and 1622/23: redistrict portions of SW-28-54-27-W4M and N-27-54-27-W4M from AG to RE (first readings)
• Bylaw 1626/23: road closure (first reading)

Council approved a 2.9% tax rate increase and the release of $1,168,144 from tax stabilization reserves. A contract for three motor graders was awarded to Brandt Tractor for over $2 million. Council also advanced several land use bylaw amendments and provided support for the 2023 Alberta International Airshow.

• Directed Administration to prepare 2023 Taxation Rates Bylaw with 2.9% increase (6-1)
• Released $1,168,144 from tax stabilization reserves (6-1)
• Awarded $2,058,005.16 contract to Brandt Tractor for three 872GP motor graders (Unanimous)
• Approved $198,005.16 budget increase for motor graders from Vehicle & Equipment Reserve (Unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1615/23 for AG to AG2 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Bylaw 1621/23 and 1623/23 for AG to RE redistricting (6-1 each)
• Approved additional staff and financial sponsorship for 2023 Alberta International Airshow (Unanimous)
• Authorized Option 2 for St. Albert Recreation negotiations (5-2)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider approving $16,650 in allocations from the Council Common Public Relations Budget for 2023, including Remembrance Day wreaths, a gala sponsorship, and staff appreciation. The meeting also includes a closed session for the Chief Administrative Officer's annual performance evaluation.

• Proposed $850 for Remembrance Day wreaths
• Proposed $5,000 for Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship
• Proposed $10,800 for County staff appreciation
• Closed session for Chief Administrative Officer annual performance evaluation

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved funding for Remembrance Day wreaths and a gala sponsorship. The Committee also conducted a closed session regarding the Chief Administrative Officer's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved $850 for Remembrance Day wreaths (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship (Unanimous)
• Approved CAO annual performance evaluation to proceed as discussed in closed session (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping the CAO performance evaluation Briefing Note and attachment confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting on March 15, 2023, with two public hearings scheduled. The first hearing concerns Bylaw 1607/22, which proposes amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 as part of a Resource Extraction Regulatory Review. The second hearing concerns Bylaw 1608/22, which would repeal the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering adoption of agenda, minutes, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1607/22 amending Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 for resource extraction regulations
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1608/22 to repeal Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01
• Consent agenda and adoption of minutes
• Closed session scheduled
• Meeting held at Sturgeon County Centre, 9613-100 Street, Morinville, AB

Council conducted two public hearings regarding resource extraction regulatory amendments and the repeal of a sand and gravel extraction area structure plan. No final decisions or votes were recorded on these bylaws during the meeting.

• Adopted the March 15, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Unanimous)
• Held public hearing for Bylaw 1607/22 (Resource Extraction Regulatory Review)
• Held public hearing for Bylaw 1608/22 (Repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several land-use and administrative bylaws, including two public hearings on zoning changes. They will also discuss appointing a deputy chief elected official and a potential $10,000 contribution to an Alberta reception at the FCM conference.

• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1620/23 to create R7 Valley Transitional Residential District
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1615/23 to redistrict part of NE 5-55-24-W4M from AG to AG2
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1610/23 (Sturgeon Valley Core ASP infill policy), Bylaw 1613/23 (R2 subdivision regulations), and Bylaw 1616/23 (civic addressing)
• First reading of Bylaw 1609/23 (Sturgeon Valley South land use districts) and Bylaw 1619/23 (Sturgeon Valley South ASP outline plan requirement)
• Proposed $10,000 expenditure for FCM conference Alberta reception

Council passed several bylaws regarding the Sturgeon Valley Core Area and R2 District subdivision regulations. They also approved funding for a national conference reception and advanced a new civic addressing bylaw.

• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 1610/23 Sturgeon Valley Core Infill Policy Amendment (6-1)
• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 1613/23 R2 District Subdivision Regulations Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 1616/23 Civic Addressing Bylaw (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1609/23 Sturgeon Valley Land Use Districts (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1619/23 Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 for a 2023 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference reception (6-1)
• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 1620/23 creating R7 Valley Transitional Residential District (6-1)
• Directed Administration to research deputy chief elected official appointment processes (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting. The session includes a presentation by Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association regarding an update.

• Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association presentation by Mark Plamondon and David MacLean

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 28, 2023. Members accepted a presentation from the Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association as information.

• Adopted March 14, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Alberta Industrial Heartland Association presentation as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including public hearings on an infill policy for the Sturgeon Valley Core and changes to R2 district subdivision regulations. They will also vote on appointments, a civic addressing bylaw, and RCMP priorities.

• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1610/23 amending Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 1557/21) for infill policy
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1613/23 amending Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 for R2 District subdivision regulations
• Appoint Councillor Dan Derouin as Deputy Mayor for March 1 to October 31, 2023
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1605/22 to redistrict part of SW 36-54-25-W4M from AG to R1
• First reading of Bylaw 1616/23 to repeal and replace Civic Addressing Bylaw 825/97

Council appointed a new Deputy Mayor and a member to the Governance and Council Services Committee. Several bylaws regarding land use and civic addressing received readings, and RCMP priorities for 2023-2024 were established.

• Appointed Councillor Dan Derouin as Deputy Mayor from March 1 to October 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Matthew McLennan to the Governance and Council Services Committee (Unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1605/22 to redistrict a portion of SW 36-54-25-W4M to Country Residential (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Bylaw 1616/23 (Civic Addressing Bylaw) (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to draft a naming policy for neighbourhoods, roads, and infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Passed second reading of Bylaw 1594/22 and directed resubmission of Villeneuve Airport Area documents to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, and Public Safety as 2023-2024 RCMP priorities (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear quarterly updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments, receive a presentation from Edmonton Global, and hold a closed session regarding the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone. The committee will also consider a letter to the provincial finance minister about charitable gaming. All items are for information or discussion, with no final decisions expected.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update at 11:00 a.m.
• Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update at 11:30 a.m.
• Edmonton Global presentation at 1:00 p.m.
• Closed session on Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone
• Letter to Minister Travis Toews re equitable provincial charitable gaming model

The Committee met to receive updates from the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments and a presentation from Edmonton Global. A closed session was held regarding the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone. No legislative changes or budget approvals were made.

• Adopted February 28, 2023 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted February 2023 Morinville RCMP Detachment presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted February 2023 Redwater RCMP Detachment presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Edmonton Global Presentation as information (Unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider recommending 2023-2024 policing priorities for the Morinville and Redwater RCMP detachments, approve 2023 mandate letters for seven county boards and committees, and receive a follow-up action list. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and prior minutes, with a closed session and council correspondence on the schedule.

• Recommend 2023-2024 RCMP priorities: Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, Public Safety for Morinville and Redwater detachments
• Approve 2023 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Committee, Youth Advisory Committee
• Receive Council and Committee Meeting Follow-up Action List as information
• Adopt October 13, 2022 committee minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to handle a range of business, including several land-use bylaw readings, contract awards, budget amendments, and appointments. The agenda includes first readings for new residential and agricultural zoning bylaws, second reading for an institutional redistricting, and scheduling public hearings for resource extraction amendments. Council will also consider allocating enforcement staff, awarding a safety codes contract, amending the capital budget for a trail connection, and renewing a Microsoft agreement.

• First reading of Bylaw 1620/23 to create R7 Transitional Valley Residential District
• First reading of Bylaw 1615/23 to redistrict NE-5-55-24-W4M from AG to AG2
• Second reading of Bylaw 1606/22 to redistrict Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 0324168 to Institutional
• Award 2023-2026 Safety Code Services Contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc.
• Amend Valour Avenue trail connection budget from $100,000 to $200,000 with $68,000 from National Defence

Council approved the creation of a Development Compliance Officer and an Animal Control Officer position. They also awarded a safety code services contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc. and increased funding for a shared use pathway connection.

• Approved creation of Development Compliance Officer (0.85 FTE) and Animal Control Officer (0.5 FTE) positions
• Awarded 2023-2026 Safety Code Services Contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc.
• Increased Township Road 542 shared use pathway budget from $100,000 to $200,000
• Denied second reading of Bylaw 1606/22 to redistrict Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 0324168 to Institutional District (1-6)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1620/23 for Transitional Valley Residential District
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1615/23 for redistricting NE-5-55-24-W4M to Agriculture 2 District
• Authorized three-year renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Released $26,000 from Road Network Reserve for Township Road 545 rights-of-way correction

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole meets to receive three informational updates: the River Valley Alliance municipal shareholder update, a CanWest Solar presentation, and the Q1 2023 Energy Ecosystem Update. The committee will also hold a closed session on assessment complaints for two specific roll numbers. All recommended motions are to accept the updates as information only.

• River Valley Alliance municipal shareholder update (1:00 p.m.)
• CanWest Solar presentation by President Jim Scantland (1:30 p.m.)
• Sturgeon County Energy Ecosystem Update – Q1 2023
• Closed session: Assessment Complaints Update – Roll Numbers 282000 and 494000
• Adoption of January 24, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole met to receive several informational presentations and updates. No policy changes or funding approvals were decided; all business items were accepted as information.

• Accepted River Valley Alliance municipal shareholder update (Unanimous)
• Accepted CanWest Solar presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Q1 2023 Energy Ecosystem Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Assessment Complaints Update for roll numbers 282000 and 494000 as information (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep the Assessment Complaints Briefing Note and discussion confidential (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive information on the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan, hear a presentation from the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club, and accept the Economic Development Advisory Board's 2022 annual update. The committee will also hold closed sessions on investment attraction and assessment complaints. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions scheduled on these items.

• 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan presented for information
• Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club presentation at 10:30 a.m.
• Economic Development Advisory Board 2022 Annual Update at 11:00 a.m.
• Closed session: Investment Attraction Confidential Update
• Closed session: Assessment Complaints Update for roll numbers 282000 and 494000

The Committee of the Whole received several reports and presentations as information, including the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan. Two closed sessions were held to discuss assessment complaints and investment attraction updates.

• Received 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Assessment Complaints Update for roll numbers 282000 and 494000 as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Development Advisory Board 2022 Annual Update as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several land-use bylaws, including first readings of resource extraction amendments and an infill policy change, plus public hearings on two redistricting proposals. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Bylaw 1605/22 to redistrict part of SW-36-54-25-W4M from Agriculture to Country Residential
• Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Bylaw 1606/22 to redistrict part of Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 0324168 from Agriculture to Institutional
• First reading of Bylaw 1607/22 (resource extraction amendments to Land Use Bylaw) and Bylaw 1608/22 (repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel ASP)
• First reading of Bylaw 1610/23 (Sturgeon Valley Core ASP infill policy amendment)
• First reading of Bylaw 1613/23 (R2 District subdivision regulations amendment)

Council granted first readings to several land use and resource extraction bylaws. Administration was directed to implement specific regulatory review recommendations for resource extraction by September 30, 2023. One redistricting request was postponed to a future meeting.

• First reading of Bylaw 1607/22 (Resource Extraction Amendments) approved (4-3)
• First reading of Bylaw 1608/22 (Repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Structure Plan Bylaw) approved (6-1)
• Directed Administration to create a public communications plan for resource extraction recommendations (6-1)
• Directed Administration to implement five resource extraction regulatory recommendations by Sept 30, 2023 (6-1)
• First reading of Bylaw 1613/23 (R2 District Subdivision Regulations) approved unanimously
• First reading of Bylaw 1610/23 (Sturgeon Valley Core Infill Policy) approved unanimously
• Postponed second reading of Bylaw 1605/22 (AG to R1 redistricting) to February 14, 2023 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, and to consider one business item: a funding request from the Rivière Qui Barre Agricultural Society for community centre renovations. The recommended motion is to provide $325,000 from the General Operating Reserve. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a closed session and adjournment.

• Consider $325,000 grant from General Operating Reserve to Rivière Qui Barre Agricultural Society for Community Centre renovation
• Adoption of December 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
• Closed session scheduled

Sturgeon County Council approved a funding request from the Rivière Qui Barre Agricultural Society. The funds will be drawn from the General Operating Reserve to support renovations to the community centre.

• Approved $325,000 from General Operating Reserve for Rivière Qui Barre Community Centre renovation (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the West Sturgeon Agricultural Society on a future development proposal, with a recommended motion to refer it to Administration for further information and a recommendation. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, a closed session on assessment complaints, and correspondence from Rocky View County regarding solar farm governance.

• West Sturgeon Agricultural Society presentation on future development proposal
• Closed session on assessment complaints for roll numbers 282000 and 494000
• Letter from Rocky View County Mayor Crystal Kissel re joint advocacy for improved solar farm governance
• Adoption of December 13, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee referred a future development proposal from the West Sturgeon Agricultural Society to Administration for further information and a recommendation. The Committee also reviewed an assessment complaints update in a closed session.

• Referred West Sturgeon Agricultural Society development proposal to Administration (Unanimous)
• Accepted Assessment Complaints Update for roll numbers 282000 and 494000 as information (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep the Briefing Note and discussion regarding assessment complaints confidential (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 10, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)