County of Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2023

Council Special Meeting

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Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will review reports on sustainable agriculture and project costing. The board will also consider decisions regarding the 2024 'Know Your Food' Trailer and the Provincial ASB Conference. A resolution concerning Bills S-270 and C-355 is also scheduled for discussion.

• Proposed resolution on horse exportation for slaughter (Bills S-270 & C-355)
• 2024 'Know Your Food' Trailer request for decision
• 2024 ASB Provincial Conference planning and resolutions
• Sustainable Agriculture Report review
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report review

Council General Meeting

The Council will review several requests for decisions including a pumper replacement for the Fire Rescue Society and an audio/video upgrade for the Council Chambers. The meeting also includes discussions on electronic invoicing, rural connectivity, and various fee amendments.

• Wetaskiwin Rural Zone 2 Fire Rescue Society Pumper Replacement
• 2023 Council Chambers Audio/Video Upgrade quotes
• Electronic Invoicing Update
• Rural Connect presentation
• Bylaw 2023/40 amendment to Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule D

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider the approval of the 2024 final operating budget. The agenda also includes a request for decision regarding the 2024 final capital budget.

• 2024 Final Operating Budget Approval
• 2024 Final Capital Budget Approval

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is conducting a hearing regarding the appeal of development permit application D23/215. The hearing includes presentations from the development authority, the applicant or appellants, and affected persons.

• Appeal of development permit application D23/215

Council General Meeting

The County Council will hold a public hearing regarding Bylaw 2023/39 to rezone parcels from Rural Residential and Agricultural to Severed Agricultural. The agenda also includes reviews of the proposed 2024 Strategic and Tactical Plan and the October 2023 budget variance analysis. Additionally, officials will discuss cellular booster requirements for the Winfield Arena.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2023/39 rezoning (NE 16-46-23-W4M)
• Review of proposed 2024 Strategic and Tactical Plan
• Discussion on cellular booster requirements at Winfield Arena
• Presentation of October 2023 budget variance analysis
• Request for decision on penalty cancellation for Roll #2271.00

Council General Meeting

The Council is conducting a comprehensive review of the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets. This includes discussions on taxation, infrastructure, and various departmental service requirements.

• Overview of Proposed 2024 Budget (Operations, Capital, and Taxation)
• Departmental reviews for Legislative Services, Administration, and Financial Services
• Departmental reviews for Assessment and Taxation, Information Services, and First Response Services
• Departmental reviews for Planning & Economic Development, Community Services, and Agricultural Services
• Departmental reviews for County Owned Buildings, Public Works, Utilities, and Roads

Council General Meeting

The Council will review a proposal for the operation and maintenance of six campgrounds. Other items include discussions on extreme weather work policies, utility account transfers, and service award amendments.

• Request for Proposal for Operation and Maintenance of Six County No. 10 Campgrounds
• Proposed policy for working in extreme weather conditions
• Utility accounts transfer to taxes request
• Amendments to Policy 12.2.9 Service Awards
• Rescinding of Policy 61.0.1 Appeal Hearing Procedure

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is conducting a hearing to consider an appeal against development permit D23/151. The board will review evidence including a noise assessment report, landowner petitions, and kennel land use bylaws.

• Appeal of Development Permit D23/151
• Approval of July 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will review its 2024 operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes reports on storm drains, wastewater capacity, and an access road through Bar V Nok Camp. Additionally, the commission will elect its 2023-24 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Review of 2024 operating and capital budgets
• Election of 2023-24 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Report on storm drains and weeping tiles
• Report on access road through Bar V Nok Camp
• Review of accounts payable cheques 2774 to 2804

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The Commission will review the 2024 operating and capital budgets alongside a financial variance report. The agenda also includes elections for the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and signing authority for the 2023-24 term.

• Election of 2023-24 SPL Chairperson
• Election of 2023-24 SPL Vice-Chairperson
• Establishment of 2023-24 SPL Signing Authority
• SPLRWC Financial Variance Report
• 2024 SPLRWC Operating and Capital Budget

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider several requests for decisions, including the 2023 third-quarter budget variance analysis. The agenda also includes discussions on outstanding fire charges and updates regarding the Safety Codes Council Quality Management Plan.

• 2023 third-quarter budget variance analysis
• Outstanding fire charges for South Pigeon Lake Fire Department (Roll 324900)
• Safety Codes Council Quality Management Plan update
• 2024 budget meeting dates
• Waste to Resource update

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2023 financial report through December 31 and a preliminary budget for 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on various library society minutes and regional correspondence.

• 2023 Minister’s Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence response
• Financial Report estimated to December 31, 2023 & Preliminary Budget for 2024
• Yellowhead Regional Library (YRL) budget, projections, and correspondence
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society October 2023 minutes
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society March and May 2023 minutes

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will review several reports and requests for decisions. Items include agricultural service project costing, provision maps for weed inspections and roadside spraying, and various program updates.

• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – September 2023
• October 2023 Agricultural Service Provision Maps (Weed Inspections and Roadside Spraying)
• Sustainable Agriculture Report
• October 2023 Horticulturist Report
• 2023 Agricultural Bursary Applications

Agricultural Service Board Organizational Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is holding an organizational meeting to elect its officers. The board will decide on a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2023-2024 term.

• Election of 2023-2024 Chairperson
• Election of 2023-2024 Vice-Chairperson

Council Organizational Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin is conducting an organizational meeting to finalize appointments for the 2023-24 term. This includes nominations for Reeve and Deputy Reeve, along with several committee appointments. The council will also review per diem rates.

• Nominations for Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Appointments to internal committees including Agricultural Service Board and Planning & Development
• Council representation appointments for regional groups like the Alliance of Pigeon Lake Municipalities
• New committee requests including Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society
• Request for decision on 2023-24 per diem rates

Council General Meeting

The Council will review a public hearing for a residential to commercial rezoning request. Additional items include discussions on community facility funding, watershed alliance funding, and a subdivision extension.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning of Lot 50, Block 1, Plan 0723195 from Urban Residential to Urban Commercial
• Fourth Subdivision Extension for 824440 Alberta Ltd. (RW/19/09)
• Battle River Watershed Alliance Funding Request
• 2023 MSI Community Facility Funding Approval for Winfield
• Penalty Cancellation for Roll #4759.20, 4780.06, and 2741.23

Council General Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of land in SW 18-46-27-W4M. The meeting also includes requests for decisions on the JEDI 2024 operating budget and amendments to capital reserve accounts.

• Rezoning of SW 18-46-27-W4M from Recreational (R) to Agricultural (AG)
• JEDI 2024 Operating Budget request for decision
• RFP for Winfield Wastewater Lagoon Upgrade design-build services
• Proposed amendments to capital reserve accounts
• Sponsorship request for Edmonton International Raceway

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review several requests for decisions, including Bylaw 2023/35 regarding an environmental reserve boundary adjustment. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to the Public Works 2023 Capital Budget and various funding requests for Alder Flats and the Town of Millet.

• Bylaw 2023/35: Environmental Reserve Boundary Adjustment
• Amendment to Public Works 2023 Capital Budget regarding brushing activity
• Funding request for Alder Flats Christmas Light Displays
• Funding request for the Snake Trail Bridge in the Town of Millet
• Request for waiver of Local Improvement Levy for Alder Flats wastewater

JEDI Regular Board Meeting

This document for the County of Wetaskiwin JEDI Regular Board Meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the record.

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin will review several requests for decisions, including RCMP quarterly reports and a wastewater project update. Council will also address the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer and potential changes to subdivision fees.

• Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer
• Proposed increase in subdivision fees
• 2023 Bridge Maintenance Contract tender results
• Amendment to the Public Works 2023 Capital Budget
• Request for proposal for financial auditing services

Council appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer and awarded contracts for bridge maintenance and financial auditing. They also approved increased subdivision fees and a reduced budget for preliminary road work.

• Appointed Scott MacDougall as Chief Administrative Officer (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Bridge Maintenance Contract to Volker Stevin Highways for $277,077.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded three-year External Audit Services contract to Seniuk and Company for $89,950 (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision fee increases effective October 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 from Clearwater Reserve for preliminary road work on Township Road 472, Buck Lake Estates, and West Point Beach (Unanimous)
• Denied $190,000 funding request for road work including external brushing (3-4)
• Tabled Direct Control District Development Permit for Lot C, Plan 7922894 to October 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Waived $154.77 dust control special tax for Reg Dacyk (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the third reading of a rezoning bylaw for the Village West area, an update on the Village West wastewater project, and a proposed Special Events Bylaw. They will also consider a weed control delegation, a 4-way stop request, and termination of the JEDI agreement, among other administrative and policy matters.

• Third reading of rezoning bylaw 2023_04 for SE 14-46-1-W5M (Village West) from Urban Residential to Rural Commercial and Environmental Reserve
• Village West Subdivision Wastewater Project update and timeline of events
• Proposed Special Events Bylaw BL2023-29
• Request for 4-way stop at Highway 814 and Township Road 475 – Alberta Transportation decision
• JEDI Mutual Release and Termination Agreement

Council finalized a rezoning bylaw for 37 acres of land and approved several updates to employee merit, overtime, and signing authority policies. The board also directed administration to prepare a Request for Proposal for the Winfield Lagoon by September 30, 2023.

• Passed Bylaw 2023/04 rezoning 14.97 hectares to Rural Commercial and Environmental Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved termination of JEDI Cost & Revenue Sharing Master Agreement with Town of Millet and City of Wetaskiwin (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to cease security construction at old Winfield Public Works Shop pending fuel station investigation (Unanimous)
• Recommended enhanced signage and rumble strips at Highway 814 and Township Road 475 to Alberta Transportation (Unanimous)
• Denied letter of support for Wetaskiwin Spray Park as it is outside County jurisdiction (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Employee Overtime Policy #12.2.2 and Merit for Non-Union Employees Policy #12.1.5 (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Signing Authority Policy #12.3.3 and Grants to Organizations Policy #12.3.2 (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare Winfield Lagoon RFP by September 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Wetaskiwin Council with several items of new business, including a decision on a request for the Montgomery's Glen 100th Anniversary event and the appointment of an interim Chief Administrative Officer. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters and a discussion on grid movement by the Assistant CAO.

• Grid Movement - Assistant CAO
• Montgomery Glens 100 Anniversary Event – Request for Decision
• Closed to the Public - Personnel Matters (Section 17)
• Appointment of Interim CAO

Council appointed Jeff Chipley as Acting CAO effective July 31, 2023. The council also approved attendance at a centennial anniversary event and accepted information regarding the Assistant CAO's leave and grid movement.

• Appointed Jeff Chipley as Acting CAO effective July 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Reeve J. Bishop and Councillor L. Carwell to attend Montgomery Glen 100 Year Anniversary banquet at $40.00 per person (Unanimous)
• Accepted grid and annual leave movement for the Assistant CAO as information (Unanimous)

Council Special Meeting

This special meeting was called to discuss a CAO amending agreement, a land purchase, personnel matters, and appointment of an interim CAO. Council approved the land purchase agreement for the Village West Lift Station project and tabled the interim CAO appointment to the next meeting. Other items were discussed in closed session.

• Approved Land Purchase Agreement for 2.04 acres of NE 14-46-1-W4M for Village West Lift Station at $20,400 plus registration and surveying costs
• Tabled appointment of Interim CAO to next meeting
• Council moved into closed session for personnel matters under FOIP Section 17

Council approved the purchase of approximately 2.04 acres of land for the construction of the Village West Lift Station. The appointment of an Interim CAO was tabled until the next meeting. Council also held closed sessions to discuss HR and personnel matters.

• Approved Land Purchase Agreement for ~2.04 acres at NE 14-46-1-W5M for $20,400 plus registration and surveying costs (Unanimous)
• Tabled Appointment of Interim CAO to the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with HR matters following closed sessions (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including public hearings on two rezoning bylaws, a development permit for the Wetaskiwin Stock Car Club, and a request to repeal a JEDI bylaw. The agenda also includes reports on the 2023 year-to-date budget variance and a proposed special events bylaw.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2023/32 to rezone NW 29-46-1-W5M from Agricultural and Watershed Protection to Rural Conservation
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2023/34 to repeal a spot rezoning bylaw for NE 35-46-27-W4M
• Request for decision on a Direct Control development permit for the Wetaskiwin Stock Car Club at NW 20-46-24-W4M
• Request for decision on Bylaw 2023/36 to repeal the JEDI Bylaw 2003/25
• Request for decision on the 2023 year-to-date budget variance as of June 30, 2023

Council approved the rezoning of 63 acres to Rural Conservation for family estate planning and repealed a previous rezoning to return 70 acres to Agricultural status for a sheep farm. Additionally, Council authorized a tax refund for Cenovus and appointed a representative to the Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society.

• Approved rezoning of 63 acres to Rural Conservation (Bylaw 2023/32) (Unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Bylaw 2022/42 to return 70 acres to Agricultural status (Bylaw 2023/34) (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,249.09 tax levy refund to Cenovus for Roll #267401 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Reeve Bishop as representative to Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2023/36 to repeal JEDI Bylaw 2003/25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit D23/133 for Wetaskiwin Stock Car Club

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding a hearing to consider an appeal of Development Permit D23/081. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the appeal hearing, which involves presentations from the development authority, the appellant, and affected persons.

• Appeal of Development Permit D23/081 concerning accessory buildings (garage and shed)
• Hearing includes presentations from the development authority, appellant, and affected persons
• Attachments include the permit, appeal package, relevant facts, and enforcement complaint process

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board heard an appeal from an adjacent landowner regarding a 288 ft² shed at Cavallo Ridge. The Development Authority recommended that the appeal be denied and the permit be upheld. The provided minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved the agenda for July 12, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved the minutes for the December 15, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Accepted late submissions from Doug Bender, the Appellant, and Sean and Daniela Eskow

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will consider the Acting Director's report, a June 2023 project costing report, and a Sustainable Agriculture report, each with a request for decision. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

The board met to review and accept several administrative reports. No new policies or funding allocations were decided during the meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Acting Director of Agricultural Services report as information (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 Agricultural Service Project Costing Report as information (Unanimous)
• Approved Sustainable Agriculture Report as information (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 Horticulturist Report as information (Unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for October 26, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The Council will consider several public hearings regarding area structure plans for the McAuley/Zahara and Pigeon Lake Golf Club areas. Additional discussions include a parks strategy, recreation funding, and various public works updates.

• Public Hearing: Repeal of Bylaw 2022/27 (McAuley/Zahara Area Structure Plan)
• Public Hearing: Proposed Bylaw 2023/31 (Pigeon Lake Golf Club Area Structure Plan)
• Wizard Lake Watershed Wetland Restoration Project consulting services agreement
• Review of the 2023 Fleet Capital Plan
• Proposed Subdivision RW23-09

Council unanimously approved the repeal of the McAuley/Zahara Area Structure Plan to allow a landowner to subdivide a parcel for agricultural use. The board also approved a new procurement policy for goods, services, and construction.

• Approved Bylaw 2023/30 to repeal the McAuley/Zahara Area Structure Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 12.4.5 Procurement of Goods, Services & Construction, replacing three previous policies (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including May 2023 reports (Unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee will consider proposed text amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding second residence allowances, amendments to the Simple Subdivisions Administrative Approval Policy, and a proposal to rescind the Second Yard Subdivisions Policy. These items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Proposed text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 – Second Residence Allowances
• Proposed amendments to Simple Subdivisions Administrative Approval Policy #61.1.3
• Proposal to rescind Second Yard Subdivisions Policy #61.1.7

The Planning and Economic Development Committee approved amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 regarding secondary suites, second dwellings, and agricultural density. The committee also approved changes to the Simple Subdivisions Administrative Approval Policy and supported rescinding the Second Yard Subdivisions Policy. All approved items were forwarded to Council for final consideration.

• Approved amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 regarding secondary suites and second dwellings (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Simple Subdivisions Administrative Approval Policy #61.1.3 (Unanimous)
• Supported rescinding Second Yard Subdivisions Policy #61.1.7 (Unanimous)
• Approved revised amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 Agricultural Density (Unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 20, 2023 meeting to September 7, 2023 (Unanimous)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board is meeting to decide on a 2023 grant application for skill development in rural Alberta and to consider several information items, including annual reports and minutes from local library societies. The agenda includes requests for decision on the grant, the Yellowhead Regional Library annual report, and minutes from Alder Flats Buck Lake, Lakedell, Millet, and Winfield libraries.

• Decision on 2023 Grant Application – Public Library Grant for Skill Development in Rural Alberta
• Decision on Yellowhead Regional Library (YRL) 2022 Annual Report
• Decision on Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society May 2023 meeting minutes
• Decision on Lakedell Area Community Library Society February 2023 general meeting minutes
• Decision on Millet Public Library February 2023 minutes and January & February 2023 Manager's Report

The Library Board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members accepted several reports and notifications as information, including an unsuccessful grant application for skill development. The Board directed administration to organize library tours prior to the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted notification of unsuccessful Public Library Grant for Skill Development in Rural Alberta (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Yellowhead Regional Library Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society May 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society February 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Millet Public Library February 2023 minutes and Jan/Feb 2023 manager's reports (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to arrange County of Wetaskiwin Library Tours for the Board (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council will hold three public hearings on rezoning applications (Shiner, van Hemert, Shaw) and consider a five-year strategic plan for Mulhurst Bay Fire Department. Other items include a pavement maintenance tender, 2024 budget planning, and a road allowance closure and land swap.

• Public hearing: Shiner rezoning from Rural Residential to Rural Commercial (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0220211, NE 3-47-24-W4M)
• Public hearing: van Hemert rezoning from Agricultural to Country Residential (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0922031, SW 6-48-27-W4M)
• Public hearing: Shaw rezoning from Rural Residential to Agricultural (NW 17-46-26-W4M)
• Mulhurst Bay Fire Department Five-Year Strategic Plan presented by Director of Emergency Services
• Pavement maintenance tender and 2024 budget planning process up for decision

Council approved two rezoning applications, one for a commercial food business and another for a residential subdivision. Additionally, a pavement maintenance contract was awarded and a preliminary budget increase for 2024 was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 1.0 acre to Rural Commercial for a take-out food business (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.0 acres from Agricultural to Country Residential for subdivision (Unanimous)
• Awarded $191,044 pavement maintenance tender to AAA Striping & Seal Coating (Unanimous)
• Approved budget overage up to $65,000 from Tax Stabilization Fund for pavement work (Unanimous)
• Approved in principle a 5% budget increase for 2024, including RCMP requisition (Unanimous)
• Repealed and replaced Joint Economic Development Initiative’s (JEDI) Society Bylaws (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider several policy and bylaw decisions, including a proposed Seasonal Dock and Mooring Structure Installation Policy, a Special Events Bylaw, and multiple rezoning applications. The meeting also includes updates from the RCMP and emergency services, as well as decisions on utility account transfers and tax cancellations.

• Proposed Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy 61.0.4 for decision
• Third reading of rezoning for Lizotte property from Rural Residential to Direct Control (Lot C, Plan 7922894, SE 13-46-23-W4M)
• Proposed Special Events Bylaw 2023/29 to replace existing bylaws
• Proposed Bylaw 2023-21 to cancel 2023 municipal property tax portion of County Church Manse
• South Pigeon Lake Fire Hall repairs update

Council passed Bylaw 2023/13 to rezone 14.67 acres for rural residential use and oilfield equipment storage. The board also approved the cancellation of 2023 municipal property taxes for church manses and authorized $16,003.31 in utility charges to be added to the tax roll.

• Approved adding $16,003.31 in outstanding utility charges to the tax roll (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2023/21 to cancel 2023 municipal property taxes for church manses (Unanimous)
• Denied compensation for vehicle rock damage on HWY 616 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Policy 12.1.7 Use of County Owned Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy #61.0.4 with amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2023/13 rezoning 14.67 acres to Direct Control for residential and oilfield equipment storage (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,461.87 from South Pigeon Lake Fire Department Operating Reserve for roof and interior repairs (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for June 6, 2023, for three rezoning requests (Unanimous)

JEDI Regular Board Meeting

The agenda for the County of Wetaskiwin JEDI Regular Board Meeting on May 16, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or substantive items are listed.

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed Area Structure Plan for the Wasserman property, and to consider several requests for decision, including the revised 2023 final operating budget, a non-residential tax incentive bylaw, and various policy changes. The agenda also includes FCSS grant recommendations, contract renewals, and utility services review updates.

• Public hearing for proposed Area Structure Plan (ASP22_007) for Wasserman property, Lot 4, Plan 3489TR, NE 4-47-24-W4M, Roll #1228.03
• Second reading of Bylaw 2023-08 Non-Residential Tax Incentives
• Revised 2023 Final Operating Budget request for decision
• 2023 FCSS Grant Recommendations - Spring (multiple grant requests)
• Proposed Mill Rate Bylaw 2023/24

Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2023/23, adopting an Area Structure Plan to allow subdivision of a 21.59-acre parcel into two lots of about 10.8 and 10.79 acres in the Bigstone Subdivision. The decision followed a public hearing with no attendees and despite the proposed lots exceeding the 5-acre maximum in the Country Residential District, as administration noted existing lots in the area are similarly sized. Council also approved $37,297 in FCSS grant funding, extended a park attendant contract, and approved $29,903.43 in MSI community facility funding.

• Adopted Area Structure Plan Bylaw 2023/23 for Wasserman subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $37,297 in FCSS Spring Grant Program funds (unanimous)
• Extended Coal Lake South Park contract for Cory Loe for one year at $13,200 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,903.43 in MSI Community Facility Funding for two agricultural societies (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April CAO report and March bank reconciliation (unanimous)
• Directed administration to amend seasonal dock policy to allow docks without County permits (unanimous)
• Accepted correspondence on Sunset Bay trails, maintaining status quo on access refusal (unanimous)
• Accepted wildfire update as information with update at next meeting (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting on April 25, 2023, to discuss and decide on a range of items including a proposed Non-Residential Tax Incentives Bylaw, a seasonal dock and mooring structure policy, and the 2022 audited financial statements. The agenda also includes several funding requests for recreation zones and cemetery operations, as well as a proposed area structure plan for a residential development.

• Proposed Bylaw 2023-08 Non-Residential Tax Incentives Bylaw – Request for Decision
• Proposed Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation & Storage Approval Policy #61.0.4 – Request for Decision
• 2022 County of Wetaskiwin Audited Financial Statements – Request for Decision
• Proposed Area Structure Plan – First Reading – Wasserman – Lot 4, Plan 3489TR, NE 4-47-24-W4M, Roll #1228.03 – Request for Decision
• Request for Speed Reduction on Lakeshore Drive, Mulhurst Bay – Request for Decision

Council approved various recreation and cemetery grants totaling over $150,000 and set reserve bids for five tax recovery parcels. They also awarded a salary review contract and gave first reading to a non-residential tax incentives bylaw.

• Approved reserve bids for five tax recovery parcels for May 3, 2023 auction (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,960.00 in operating assistance grants for 27 cemetery groups (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,215.00 in Zone 1 recreation funding (Unanimous)
• Approved $67,755.00 for Zone 2 recreation facility operations and maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,763.82 for Zone 2 recreation programs and capital (Unanimous)
• Awarded salary review RFP to hr Outlook with a $20,000 cap (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2023/08 for non-residential tax incentives (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee is meeting to decide on several items: replacing the Approach Installation Policy with a combined Installation and Maintenance Policy, adding 'Tourist Home' as a permitted use in the Land Use Bylaw, updating the Area Structure Plan Policy, and reviewing the Terms of Reference for a Land Use Bylaw review. These are all requests for decision, meaning the committee will vote on whether to recommend them.

• Proposed replacement of Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1 with an Approach Installation and Maintenance Policy
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment to add 'Tourist Home' as a use
• Update to Requirements for Area Structure Plan Policy #61.1.6
• Land Use Bylaw Review Terms of Reference
• Approval of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission will hear a delegation from BDO Canada LLP on the 2022 audited financial statements, review a utilities foreman report, and consider approval of the 2023 final operating and capital budget. The board will also discuss accounts payable, monthly cash statements, a financial variance report, and the appointment of an auditor for 2023.

• 2022 audited financial statements presented by BDO Canada LLP
• 2023 final operating and capital budget for approval
• Appointment of auditor for 2023
• Accounts payable listing (cheques 84 to 100)
• Monthly cash statements from November 2022 to March 2023

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will consider several requests for decision, including proposed amendments to its governance policy, a Mountain Pine Beetle Program Agreement with the Ministry of Forestry, Parks, and Tourism, and an appointment to the Drainage Council. Reports from the Director of Agricultural Services, project costing, sustainable agriculture, and the horticulturist are also up for discussion and decision.

• Proposed amendments to Agricultural Service Board Governance Policy #62.0.1
• Mountain Pine Beetle Program Agreement with Ministry of Forestry, Parks, and Tourism
• Drainage Council appointment for 2023
• Director of Agricultural Services report with request for decision
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report for 2023

The Board approved specific amendments to Governance Policy #62.0.1 regarding budget approval and member terminology. Additionally, the Board directed administration to investigate costs for a local one-day Agricultural Tour for years without a Provincial tour.

• Approved amendments to Governance Policy #62.0.1 (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate costs for a one-day Agricultural Tour (Unanimous)
• Accepted Director of Agricultural Services Report as information (Unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Service Project Costing Report 2023 as information (Unanimous)
• Approved Sustainable Agriculture Report as information (Unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 Horticulturist Report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Mountain Pine Beetle Program Agreement as information (Unanimous)
• Approved Drainage Council Appointment information (Unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission is meeting to review its 2022 audited financial statements, hear reports from the utility foreman and public works, and discuss unfinished business on storm drains and weeping tiles. The commission will also consider appointing its 2023 auditor and review financial reports including accounts payable and cash statements.

• 2022 Audited Financial Statements presented by BDO Canada LLP
• Utility Foreman Report as of March 31, 2022
• Storm Drains and Weeping Tiles project discussion
• Accounts Payable Cheque 2746 to 2773
• Appointment of 2023 Auditor

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public hearings, and a large number of decisions. Two public hearings are scheduled for proposed rezoning: one to change Maywood Community Centre and Grounds from Institutional and Rural Residential to Agricultural, and another to change a Lizotte property from Rural Residential to Direct Control. Council will also consider numerous special tax bylaws for local improvements, a new Access to Information bylaw, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Maywood Community Centre and Grounds (SE & SW 6-46-5-W5M, Roll #4090.01 and 4091.01) from Institutional/Rural Residential to Agricultural
• Public hearing: Rezoning Lizotte property (Lot C, Plan 7922894, SE 13-46-23-W4M, Roll #750.01) from Rural Residential to Direct Control
• Special tax bylaws for Curilane Beach dust control, Bearhills Lake drainage, Winfield sewer extensions, Silver Creek and West Bittern Lake maintenance, Beachside Estates wastewater
• Proposed Bylaw 2023/10 Access to Information (FOIP)
• CAO recruitment decision

Council passed several special tax bylaws for sewer extensions, drainage, and water management. They also approved the final reading of the Municipal Development Plan and rezoned the Maywood Community Centre grounds to agricultural use.

• Approved rezoning of Maywood Community Centre grounds to Agricultural (Unanimous)
• Approved Third Reading of Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2023/05 (Carried, 6-1)
• Approved Second Reading of rezoning for Lot C, Plan 7922894 to Direct Control (6-1)
• Approved special tax for Curilane Beach (B) Subdivision dust control (Unanimous)
• Approved special tax for Bearhills Lake Drainage District totaling $2,162.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved special taxes for sewer extensions in Hamlet of Winfield (Unanimous)
• Approved special taxes for Silver Creek and West Bittern Lake water management (Unanimous)
• Approved increase to City of Wetaskiwin cemetery pricing (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Bylaw 2023/05, which sets long-term land-use policy. Other decisions include rezoning two properties, appointing a community peace officer, and approving a seasonal dock policy. Several routine reports and financial items are also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2023/05
• Proposed rezoning of Maywood Community Centre and Grounds from Institutional and Rural Residential to Agricultural (SE & SW 6-46-5-W5M, Roll #4090.01 and 4091.01)
• Proposed rezoning of Lot C, Plan 7922894 (SE 13-46-23-W4M, Roll #750.01) from Rural Residential to Direct Control
• Appointment of Skylar Schellenberg as Community Peace Officer
• Public hearing on Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation & Storage Approval Policy #61.0.4

Council gave second reading to the new Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2023/05 following a public hearing. Several rezoning requests were processed, and a contract for Red Deer Lake Park was awarded. A proposed policy for seasonal dock installation and storage was tabled pending further consultation with provincial representatives.

• Gave second reading to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2023/05 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Red Deer Lake Park contract to Connor Parsons for $6,072.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $48,100.35 purchase of AFRRCS Radios from WCI Whyte Communications Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $87,367.60 accounts receivable write-off for Solara Exploration Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Appointed Skylar Schellenberg as Bylaw Officer (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to rezoning bylaws 2023/11, 2023/12, and 2023/13 (Unanimous)
• Defeated second reading of rezoning Bylaw 2022/48
• Tabled Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Policy to April 11, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider a rezoning application, hear delegations, and decide on numerous policy amendments and operational items. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed rezoning from Rural Residential to Agricultural. The agenda includes several requests for decision on topics such as dust control, road use agreements, and council and staff benefits.

• Public hearing: Proposed rezoning by Tantallon Consulting Ltd. from Rural Residential (RR) to Agricultural (AG) for Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0840446, SW 6-47-22-W4M, Roll #320.01
• Delegation: FCSS Social Needs Assessment Master Plan review and presentation
• Proposed amendments to Policy 32.1.1 Dust Control and Policy 32.1.6 Road Use Agreements
• Survey results on discontinuing dust control application in Viola Beach
• Tender results for roadside mowing 2023 with options for 2024 and 2025

Council awarded a three-year roadside mowing contract to Redline Mulching Ltd and approved the rezoning of 5.66 acres from Rural Residential to Agricultural. The board also approved several policy amendments and the purchase of a trailer for Agricultural Services.

• Awarded 3-year roadside mowing contract to Redline Mulching Ltd for $78,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.66 acres (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0840446) to Agricultural (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,596 purchase of a 6.5’ x 10’ trailer for Agricultural Services (5-1)
• Approved adding $33,976.19 in outstanding utility charges to individual tax rolls (Unanimous)
• Approved addition of a Public Works Operations Foreman position (6-1)
• Increased Reeve base salary to $75,000 per annum effective Jan 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied 5% annual remuneration increase for Councillors (2-4)
• Denied 5% annual salary increase for Director of Leisure and Community Services (1-5)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin Library Board will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2023, approve minutes from October 2022, and consider several requests for decision. These include annual reports from local libraries, a 2023 grant application for rural skill development, and various library society reports and financial documents. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2023
• Approval of Library Board Minutes from October 20, 2022
• Annual reports from Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell (Pigeon Lake), and Winfield libraries
• 2023 Grant Application – Public Library Grant for Skill Development in Rural Alberta
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society inventory, draft budget, and unaudited financial statement

The Board elected Lynn Carwell as Chairperson and Sheila Young as Vice-Chairperson for 2023. The Board also approved annual reports for several community libraries and a public library survey. Various financial statements and meeting minutes from regional libraries were accepted as information.

• Elected Lynn Carwell as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Sheila Young as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved annual reports for Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell Area Community, and Winfield Community libraries (Unanimous)
• Approved the County of Wetaskiwin Library Board Public Library Survey (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Public Library Grant for Skill Development in Rural Alberta application as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society 2022 inventory, 2023 draft budget, and 2022 unaudited financial statement as information (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including two public hearings for proposed rezonings, acceptance of RCMP quarterly reports, and approval of the 2023 gravel supply and haul tender. Council will also review several policy amendments, a proposed annexation, and various funding requests. The agenda includes both routine consent items and significant decisions.

• Public hearing: Rezoning SE 14-46-1-W5M from Urban Residential/High Density Urban Residential to Rural Commercial/Environmental Reserve (Bylaw 2023_04)
• Public hearing: Rezoning Lot 28, Block 2, Plan 2220300 from Agricultural to Direct Control (Cowles application)
• RCMP quarterly reports for Wetaskiwin, Thorsby, and Breton
• Tender results for 2023 gravel supply and haul
• Proposed annexation from Summer Village of Poplar Bay (NW 28-46-1-W5M)

Council awarded a gravel supply and haul contract to Jones Trucking and Backhoe Service Ltd. They approved a rezoning for Ken and Teresa Cowles and gave first and second readings to a rezoning application for Terry Myers. Council also approved salary increases for three directors and the Deputy Reeve.

• Awarded Gravel Supply and Haul tender to Jones Trucking and Backhoe Service Ltd for $1,363,550 (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2023/06 rezoning 1.28 hectares from Agricultural to Direct Control for Ken & Teresa Cowles (Unanimous)
• Gave First and Second Reading to Bylaw 2023/04 rezoning 14.9 hectares for Terry Myers (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 one-year contract extension for Buck Lake Park Attendant Pam Anquist (Unanimous)
• Formally supported Summer Village of Poplar Bay annexation (Unanimous)
• Denied reinstating County representation on Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative (2-4)
• Approved 10% salary increase for Director of Planning & Economic Development and 5% for Director of Assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Director of Leisure & Community Services (Unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a delegation from Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative, and consider several requests for decision, including a facility tour, the director's report, project costing, sustainable agriculture programs, co-op representation, Farm Safety Centre funding, and correspondence about fusarium. The agenda is largely procedural with multiple decision items.

• Delegation and tour of Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative facility
• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Request for Decision
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report for 2022
• Sustainable Agriculture Report including SCAP, OFCAF, and ALUS programs
• Farm Safety Centre – Funding for 2023 – Request for Decision

The Agricultural Service Board recommended that Council increase 2023 funding for the Farm Safety Centre to $3,314.50. The Board also recommended that Council reinstate County representation on the Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative.

• Recommended Council increase Farm Safety Centre 2023 funding to $3,314.50 (4-2)
• Recommended Council reinstate County representation on Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative (Unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Service Project Costing Report 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sustainable Agriculture Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted tour of Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative Facility as information (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider several decisions, including a request to donate county equipment and resources to the Gwynne Valley Ski Area, setting a sale date for the 2023 public auction, writing off bad debt for emergency services, and cancelling penalties on two tax rolls. Council will also hear a delegation from the Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network about the Prescription to Get Active program and receive reports from the RCMP and administration.

• Request for donation of county equipment and resources to Gwynne Valley Ski Area
• Set sale date for 2023 public auction
• Emergency services accounts receivable bad debt write-off
• Penalty cancellation request for Roll #4095.16 and 4471.22
• Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network delegation on Prescription to Get Active

Council voted to support the Camrose Resort Casino's appeal against a relocation denial. Other actions included scheduling a tax arrear property auction and requesting a meeting with the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.

• Approved support for Camrose Resort Casino relocation appeal to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (Unanimous)
• Requested meeting with Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors for March 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Set May 3, 2023, as the public auction date for tax arrear properties (Unanimous)
• Approved writing off $7,368.90 in Emergency Services bad debt (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $88.84 in tax penalties for two rolls (Unanimous)
• Directed Gwynne Valley Ski Area to apply for funding via Recreation Funding Policy #72.0.1 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-3)
• Accepted presentation from Prescription to Get Active (RxTGA) as information (Unanimous)

Policy Committee

The County of Wetaskiwin Policy Committee will consider eight policy-related items, all presented by Jeff Chipley. These include proposed amendments to policies on councillor conference attendance, council benefits, staff benefits, withdrawal of patronage, and road use agreements, as well as proposals to rescind policies on employee overtime, service request management, and highway road signs. The committee will make recommendations on these items, but no final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Proposed amendments to Policy 11.0.3 Councillor Attendance at Conferences and Meetings
• Proposed amendments to Policy 11.0.7 Council Benefits
• Proposed rescission of Policy 12.2.2 Employee Overtime
• Proposed amendments to Policy 32.1.6 Road Use Agreements
• Proposed rescission of Policy 3211 Highway Road Sign

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a revised draft of the Municipal Development Plan, proposed changes to the Approach Installation Policy, and a land use bylaw amendment to add tourist homes as a permitted use. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Review of revised draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) with request for decision
• Proposed amendments to Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1, including a new maintenance policy
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment to add 'Tourist Home' as a use
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on several items, including three public hearings: two rezoning applications (Bam Transport Ltd. from Country Residential to Agricultural, and County-owned land from Agricultural to Institutional for the Mulhurst Fire department) and a new Public Notification and Advertising Bylaw. Council will also consider the JEDI 2023 operating budget, the MNP audit service plan, a request for emergency funding from Alder Flats Ag, and a 2022 year-end budget variance analysis. Several routine reports and financial approvals are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing: Rezoning SW 1-47-23-W4M (Roll 84700) from Country Residential to Agricultural for Bam Transport Ltd.
• Public hearing: Rezoning Lot 3A, Block 3, Plan 0224791, NW 12-47-28-W4M (Roll 272500) from Agricultural to Institutional for Mulhurst Fire.
• Public hearing: Public Notification and Advertising Bylaw 2022/65.
• Request for decision: JEDI 2023 Operating Budget.
• Request for emergency funding from Alder Flats Ag (curling rink start-up costs).

Council approved two rezoning bylaws, one for agricultural use and one for an institutional STARS training space. The board also approved the 2023 JEDI operating budget and provided emergency funding for the Alder Flats Agricultural Society.

• Approved Bylaw 2023/02 rezoning 25.54 acres from Country Residential to Agricultural (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2023/03 rezoning 1.0 acre from Agricultural to Institutional for STARS training space (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 JEDI Operating Budget with a $285,000 requisition to the County (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,318.26 in emergency funding for Alder Flats Agricultural Society curling rink (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/65 Public Notification and Advertising Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to hold public consultation on Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure policy by March 31, 2023 (6-1)
• Rescinded Resolution CG20230110.008 regarding RMA Spring Convention room bookings (6-1)
• Directed Administration to notify NRCB that the Darcor Holsteins Inc. application is a New Confined Feeding Operation (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear delegations on assessment and public works matters, and hold a public hearing on a proposed road closure and sale to 824440 Alberta Ltd. Decisions will be made on penalty cancellation, oil and gas uncollectible taxes, and a land sale/purchase. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and a closed session.

• Public hearing on proposed road closure and sale to 824440 Alberta Ltd. (Bylaw BL2023_01)
• Penalty cancellation request for Roll 134815
• 2022 Oil and Gas Uncollectible Taxes request for decision
• Request for sale/purchase of county land (SW and SE-6-46-5-W5M)
• Working in Extreme Temperatures policy request for decision

Council authorized the sale and transfer of two parcels of county land to adjacent landowners. The board also gave first reading to a bylaw for a road closure and sale in the Hamlet of Alder Flats, pending provincial approval.

• Approved cancellation of $134.53 in tax penalties for Roll 134815 (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to apply for PERC rebate of $18,046.29 and DIRC rebate of $513.30 (Unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Tax Roll 409101 (3.17 acres) at $1,619.00 per acre (Unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of Tax Roll 409001 (2.87 acres) to parent parcel landowner (Unanimous)
• Authorized third party to relocate building from Tax Roll 409001 (Unanimous)
• Approved individual room bookings for RMA Spring Convention (4-3)
• Directed Administration to propose amendments to Gravel Roads Maintenance Policy 32.1.5 (6-1)
• Passed first reading of Bylaw 2023/01 for road closure and sale in Hamlet of Alder Flats (Unanimous)