Clearwater County public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, the Four-Year Financial Plan, and the Ten-Year Capital Plan. The proposal includes managing operating revenues of $54,502,641 against expenses of $63,022,071. Staff recommended adoption to maintain steady tax revenue using a tax rate stabilization fund.
- Approval of 2022 operating revenues of $54,502,641 and expenses of $63,022,071
- Adoption of the Ten-Year Capital Plan with 2022 capital expenditures of $52,379,099
- Use of $1,894,825 in restricted funds for 2022 operations
- Use of $27,572,086 in restricted funds for 2022 capital expenses
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The committee will discuss the 2022 operating and capital budget summary and address budget balancing. The agenda also includes a call for a special council meeting to approve the 2022 budget.
- 2022 Operating & Capital Budget Discussion Summary
- 2022 Budget Balancing
- Call for Special Council Meeting to approve 2022 Budget
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing draft 2022 capital budgets across several departments, including Public Works and Corporate Services. The review covers infrastructure, utilities, and road maintenance plans. A closed session will also address a report on the Core Fibre Backbone Project.
- Review of Public Works Infrastructure and Operations Draft 2022 Capital Budget
- Review of Corporate Services Draft 2022 Capital Budget
- Review of Agriculture and Community Services Draft 2022 Capital Budget
- Review of Planning & Development Draft 2022 Capital Budget
- Closed session report on the Core Fibre Backbone Project
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council is reviewing the draft 2022 operating budget and restricted surplus to identify ways to balance a projected $25,500,000 funding shortfall. The meeting includes budget reviews for departments including Public Works, Corporate Services, and Emergency & Legislative Services.
- Review of the 2022 draft operating budget and restricted surplus
- Nordegg Discovery Centre capital project budget review
- Broadband infrastructure projects including fibre to the home in Ferrier subdivision
- Capital equipment for Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services and Community Peace Officer Program
- IT data storage equipment and software upgrade funding
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third readings for Bylaw 1113/21 to redesignate land near Caroline. The agenda also includes first readings for two additional land use bylaw amendments. Additionally, the Town of Rocky Mountain House will present its Recreation Master Plan Final Report.
- Public hearing and decision on Bylaw 1113/21 to redesignate 9.39 acres from Industrial to Agriculture District
- First reading of Bylaw 1114/21 for land use amendments
- First reading of Bylaw 1115/21 for land use amendments
- Presentation of the Recreation Master Plan Final Report
- Appointment of a public member to the Health Professionals Engagement Team
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing several capital budget plans. These include reviews for public works infrastructure, agriculture, community services, corporate services, and emergency services. The committee is tasked with suggesting amendments to these plans as required.
- ~$7,400,000 budget for grading projects including RR 6-0 (Beaver Flat Road)
- ~$5,000,000 annual budget for gravel road rehabilitation
- ~$1,000,000 facilities capital budget for 2022, including Nordegg Public Services Building paving
- ~$1,960,000 Nordegg capital budget for 2022
- Agriculture equipment upgrades including tractors and skid steers
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the first reading of Bylaw 1113/21 regarding a land use amendment. The agenda also includes reviewing the third quarter 2021 financial report and discussing public member appointments for various boards.
- First reading of Bylaw 1113/21 to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- Review of Third Quarter 2021 Financial Report
- Ratepayer requests for penalty waivers
- Public member appointments for various boards and committees
- Broadband project inquiry correspondence
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third readings for Bylaw 1111/21 to redesignate land from Agriculture to Light Industrial. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the TC Energy Edson Mainline Expansion Project.
- Bylaw 1111/21 rezoning of 19.61 acres to Light Industrial
- Public hearing for Bylaw 1111/21
- TC Energy Edson Mainline Expansion Project update
Council Organizational Meeting
The Clearwater County Council is holding an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and structure for the new term. The agenda includes the election of a Reeve and Deputy Reeve, along with official oaths for councillors. Additionally, council will make appointments to several municipal, regional, and community boards.
- Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
- Official Oath of Councillors and Code of Conduct acknowledgement
- Appointments to various boards including Agricultural Service Board and Municipal Planning Commission
- Establishment of signing authority and meeting dates
- Appointment of Community Peace Officers/Highway Patrol Officers
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing and consider readings for Bylaw 1112/21 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. This proposal would redesignate land from Country Residence to Light Industrial for a storage yard. The project is linked to a land swap with the Town of Rocky Mountain House for road realignment.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 1112/21 rezoning
- Regional Governance Study Final Report presentation
- Hiring of Equipment Policy Review
- 2021 Operating Budget Summary review
- Delegation from Medical Equipment Lending Society
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider supporting the Clearwater Housing Foundation's application for the Federal Rural Transit Solutions Fund. The meeting also includes a review of the 2020-2021 Municipal Development Plan and the Parkland Regional Library 2022 proposed budget.
- Support for Clearwater Housing Foundation's rural transit grant application
- Review of the 2020-2021 Municipal Development Plan
- Parkland Regional Library 2022 proposed budget discussion
- Nordegg Discovery Centre Exhibit review
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review and consider adopting the Nordegg Development Plan Update. The meeting includes a presentation from the STARS Foundation regarding their 2022 funding request. Additionally, officials will discuss crime tracking applications and revisions to fleet maintenance policies.
- Review and adoption of Nordegg Development Plan Update
- First reading of Bylaw 1111/21 for Land Use Bylaw amendments
- STARS Foundation 2022 funding request presentation
- Discussion on crime tracking applications
- Draft policy revisions for fleet and equipment maintenance
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third readings for Bylaw 1110/21 to allow a campground development. The meeting also includes reviewing Nordegg Development Plan engagement results and discussing fibre optic cable connections along the Backbone Route.
- Rezoning ~31 acres at NW 36-34-05-W5M for a campground (Bylaw 1110/21)
- First reading of Bylaw 1112/21 for land use amendment
- Review of Nordegg Development Plan public engagement results
- Discussion on connecting fibre optic cable to residences along the Backbone Route
- RCMP quarterly reports for Rimbey, Rocky Mountain House, and Sundre
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider a request for an administration report regarding the Lightcatch Ambassador Program and similar mobile crime tracking options. The agenda also includes reviews of reports from the CAO, Public Works, and the Fire Chief. A closed session is scheduled to discuss matters related to the Rocky Mountain House Airport.
- Request for a report on the Lightcatch Ambassador Program and its financial implications
- $3,481.07 credit to the 2021 Designated Industrial Property Tax Requisition balance
- Review of the June 2021 Fire Chief Report
- Closed session discussion regarding Rocky Mountain House Airport
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear presentations from the RCMP regarding policing and TC Energy regarding the Proposed NGTL West Path Delivery 2022 Project. The agenda also includes a discussion on a wastewater lagoon agreement with the Town of Rocky Mountain House.
- Wastewater Lagoon Agreement with Town of Rocky Mountain House
- TC Energy presentation on Proposed NGTL West Path Delivery 2022 Project
- RCMP delegation regarding policing and rural crime
- Chamber of Commerce funding request for Central Alberta Aviation Tour Event
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes a first reading of a Land Use Bylaw amendment and an amendment to the Elections Bylaw regarding voter list enumeration. Council will also discuss the O'Chiese Road grading project and receive reports on the Clearwater County Broadband Project.
- Amendment to Elections Bylaw 1102/20
- First Reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1110/21)
- O'Chiese Road Grading, Base/Pave Project
- Notice of motion for rural subdivision fibre engineering design
- Alberta Aerobatics Club grant application
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Committee is discussing whether to renew, renegotiate, or let the existing wastewater lagoon agreement with the Town of Rocky Mountain House expire. This agreement allows County residents and businesses to use the Town's system for septage disposal. The County is also evaluating its own regional wastewater treatment plans for Leslieville.
- Review of the Town of Rocky Mountain House Wastewater Lagoon Agreement
- $7,785,000 total budget for the Leslieville Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Estimated $2.5 million cost for potential Leslieville lagoon upgrades
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide on the appointment of Christopher Read as Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda also includes reviews of a regional emergency management bylaw and an equipment contractor survey. Additionally, a presentation will be held regarding seniors' housing in the Village of Caroline and Clearwater County.
- Appointment of Christopher Read as Chief Administrative Officer
- Draft Regional Emergency Management Bylaw 1108-21
- Seniors' Housing Assessment Report presentation
- Review of Draft Clearwater County Equipment Contractor Survey
Regular Council Meeting
The Clearwater County Council will consider community declarations for Seniors' Week and Intergenerational Day. The meeting also includes a needs assessment for the Rocky Mountain House Airport terminal and a report on the county broadband project.
- Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) Terminal Needs Assessment
- Clearwater County Broadband Project Report
- Community declarations for Seniors' Week and Intergenerational Day
- Alberta Provincial Police Service transition study correspondence
- Correspondence regarding mining on Category 3 & 4 lands
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider endorsing a 10-year Fire Services Automatic Aid Agreement with the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake. The proposed agreement would provide fire rescue services on a fee-for-service basis. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property tax rebate options and Tax Rate Bylaw 1107/21.
- Fire Services Aid Agreement – Summer Village of Burnstick Lake
- Property tax rebate program options
- Tax Rate Bylaw 1107/21
- Support Agreement - Rocky Mountain House Volunteer Search and Rescue
- 2020 Contract Rate Review
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw and a Fire Services Assistance Agreement with Stoney Nation. The agenda also includes reviews of 2020 financial statements and the county broadband project report.
- First reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1103/20)
- Fire Services Assistance Agreement with Stoney Nation
- Review of 2020 Financial Statements and Auditors' Report
- Tax Rate Bylaw 1107/21
- Clearwater County Broadband Project Report
Special Council Meeting
The council will meet in a closed session to review several draft intermunicipal agreements. These include solid waste services with the Town of Rocky Mountain House and Village of Caroline, as well as a community support service agreement with Rocky Mountain House. Council will also consider the first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 1106/21.
- Draft Solid Waste Agreements with Rocky Mountain House and Caroline
- Draft Community Support Service Agreement with Rocky Mountain House
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 1106/21
Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole
The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the past, present, and future of Clearwater County reserves. The committee is also scheduled to adopt minutes from meetings held on December 16 and December 17, 2020.
- Review of Clearwater County Reserves (Past, Present, and Future)
- Discussion of Municipal Financial Reserves
- Adoption of Dec 16, 2020 meeting minutes
- Adoption of Dec 17, 2020 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider a first reading for Bylaw 1103/20 to create a river buffer district. The agenda also includes a review of the Municipal Development Plan and an analysis of industrial properties. Additionally, council will discuss tax rate directions and grader maintenance contracts.
- Proposed Bylaw 1103/20 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for a new buffer district
- Second reading of Clearwater County Land Use Bylaw 1083/20
- Review of the 2020-2021 Municipal Development Plan
- Competitive land analysis for industrial properties
- Exploration of opportunities for an abattoir development
Regular Council Meeting
Clearwater County Council will review the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw for its third reading. The agenda also includes a presentation from Mountain View BearSmart Society regarding wildlife safety and a report on the county broadband project.
- Third Reading of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw 1105/21
- Mountain View BearSmart Society 2020 Report presentation
- Solid Waste Disposal Access ID Card System Program Report
- Clearwater County Broadband Project Report
- Notice of Motion regarding provincial COVID-19 restrictions
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes a public hearing for Bylaw 1104/21 to add 'Solar Farm' as a definition and discretionary use in the Agriculture “A” District. Council will also review a report on coal mining in Clearwater County. Several delegations are scheduled to present on the environmental impacts of coal mining.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 1104/21 regarding solar farm definitions
- 'Coal Mining in Clearwater County' report review
- Delegations presenting on provincial coal policy and environmental impacts
- Mutual Aid Agreement with Red Deer County
- Fibre-to-the-Home infrastructure purchase
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will conduct second and third readings of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw 1105/21. The meeting includes presentations from the Clearwater County Taxpayers' Association and the Alberta Aerobatics Club. Discussions also cover grant applications for FireSmart and funding for local community clubs.
- Second and third readings of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw 1105/21
- FRIAA FireSmart Program 2021 Grant Application
- MOST funding for Caroline and District Senior Drop-in Centre and Rocky and Caroline Curling Clubs
- Presentation by Clearwater County Taxpayers' Association
- Review of the Broadband Project Report
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider the first reading of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw 1105/21. The agenda includes several items regarding broadband grant applications and project route changes. A delegation from Grandmother Turtle Lodge is scheduled to present.
- First Reading of ‘Solid Waste and Recycling Services Bylaw 1105/21’
- Wildland Urban Interface Program - 2021 Operating Budget Amendment
- Broadband Grant Application for Fibre Construction (Rocky to Nordegg/Bighorn and Ferrier)
- Proposed Range Road 5 - 1 Extension
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider the first reading of Bylaw 1104/21 regarding a land use amendment for Blue Mountain Power Co-op. The agenda also includes discussions on broadband telecommunications policy and solid waste service rates.
- First reading of Bylaw 1104/21 for Blue Mountain Power Co-op land use amendment
- Draft Broadband Telecommunications Open Access Policy
- Review of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Rates and Fees
- Mutual Aid Agreement between Mountain View County and Clearwater County
- Amendment to the Respectful Workplace Policy (HR1005)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the Fire Service Master Plan and an emergency management agreement with the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake. The agenda also includes a request for support regarding a broadband grant application and a project update.
- Fire Service Master Plan review
- Emergency Management Agreement with Summer Village of Burnstick Lake
- Broadband Grant Application support request
- Broadband Project Update
- Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Engagement discussion