Linden public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Village Council will review a request to amend the Marigold Agreement to clarify that the library system insures physical collections. The meeting also includes discussions on fire services bylaws, development presentations, and the Red Deer Inter-Facility Transfer Pilot Project.
- Amendment to Marigold Library Agreement regarding insurance of physical collections
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 2022-07 Fire Services Bylaw
- Presentation by delegates Jon Baerg, Darin Wiebe, and Duane Klassen on village development
- Review of the Red Deer Inter-Facility Transfer Pilot Project report
- Request for support regarding volunteer firefighters
Regular Council
The Village Council will discuss several business items, including a new Fire Services Bylaw and the 2023 Interim Budget. Other topics include a drinking water safety plan and a request for a letter of support for the Town of Trochu Housing Corporation.
- First reading of Bylaw 2022-07 Fire Services Bylaw
- 2023 Interim Operating & Capital Budget
- Drinking Water Safety Plan
- Letter of support for Town of Trochu Housing Corporation
- Red Deer River Watershed Alliance municipal funding
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council met to pass several new bylaws and discuss regional partnerships. The meeting included discussions on fire service policies, municipal law trends, and the signing of a lease agreement with Alberta Health Services.
- Passed Bylaw 2022-05 Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw
- Passed Bylaw 2022-06 Animal Control Bylaw
- Approved 2023 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services budget
- Authorized signing of Third Lease Extending and Amending Agreement with Alberta Health Services
- Accounts Payable totaling $48,877.96
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss new bylaws regarding off-highway vehicles and animal control. The meeting also includes discussions on regional partnerships and the PRMS enhancement project funding structure.
- Bylaw 2022-05 Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 2022-06 Animal Control Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- PRMS Enhancement Project recommended funding structure
- Kneehill Regional FCSS 2023 budget and allocations
- Accounts payable totaling $48,877.96
Organizational Meeting
The Village of Linden is conducting an organizational meeting to nominate a Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The meeting also addresses administrative matters including signing authorities, council remuneration, and committee appointments.
- Nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor
- Review of banking contract with connectFirst Credit Union (expires October 2027)
- Appointment of Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc. as Municipal Assessor (expires November 30, 2027)
- Discussion of Council Remuneration Policy 2022-01P
- Review of signing authority requirements for cheques and legal documents
Regular Council
The Village of Linden is considering Bylaw 2022-05 to establish a pilot project for off-highway vehicles (OHV) on municipal roads and alleys. If passed, the pilot would run until December 31, 2023, and include regulations on speed, operator age, and operating hours. Council will also review the Tangible Capital Assets Policy and various administrative reports.
- Bylaw 2022-05 Off-highway Vehicle Bylaw (first reading)
- Policy 2022-07P Tangible Capital Assets Policy
- Volunteer Forum RFD
- Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation RFD
- Financial reports and accounts payable
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss several business items, including non-county residential connections to the rural waterline and library board appointments. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Linden North Area Structure Plan and medical clinic updates.
- Linden North Area Structure Plan presentation by Palliser Regional Municipal Services
- Discussion on non-county residential connections to the rural waterline
- Linden Municipal Library Board appointment
- Renewal of banking contract
- Accounts payable totaling $27,738.08 for September 9–22, 2022
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider second and third readings of the 2021-03 Animal Control Bylaw. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ATCO Electric and Gas franchise agreements and a community policing report.
- Bylaw 2021-03 Animal Control Bylaw (second and third readings)
- ATCO Electric Franchise Agreement
- ATCO Gas Franchise Agreement
- RCMP Community Policing Report for Q1 (April-June)
- Kneehill County LUB 1808 amendment discussion
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider multiple bylaws regarding master fees and special events. The meeting also includes discussions on new policies for drone use and location filming.
- Bylaw 2022-03 Master Fees & Services Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- Bylaw 2022-04 Special Events Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- Policy 2022-05P Location Filming
- Policy 2022-06P Drone Policy
- RFD Kneehill Regional Partnership discussion
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear delegations from the 50+ Club and engineering firms CIMA+ and SNC-Lavalin, and consider the Master Fees & Services Bylaw 2022-02. Council will also decide on transferring funds between accounts to cover Fire Department purchases and review financial and administrative reports.
- Public hearing and delegations from 50+ Club and CIMA+/SNC-Lavalin
- Master Fees & Services Bylaw 2022-02 (first, second, and third reading)
- Transfer of $8,820.00 MVC income to reserve and $30,010.23 for Fire Department radios
- Accounts payable totaling $75,234.84 for June 24 - July 7, 2022
- Closed session for land, legal, or labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is holding its regular meeting on June 27, 2022. They will hear a resident's request for a speed bump or signage, discuss updates on the Kneehill Regional Doctor Recruitment and Retention Task Force and the Linden Coulee Dam, and receive various reports and correspondence. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters.
- Resident Mandy Santana requests speed bump or possible signage
- Discussion on Kneehill Regional Doctor Recruitment & Retention Task Force
- Update on Linden Coulee Dam (information only)
- Accounts payable totaling $13,980.52 for June 10-23, 2022
- Correspondence from Alberta Health Services on EMS in Alberta
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider approving a new Council Remuneration Policy, a revised Marigold Library agreement with 2023-2024 levy rates, and a Power+ program with Alberta Municipalities. Delegations will present the 2021 FCSS annual report and discuss the future of the 50+ Club. Council will also receive routine financial, administrative, and committee reports, and may enter closed session for confidential matters.
- Approve Policy 2022-01 Council Remuneration Policy
- Approve revised Marigold Library agreement with 2023-2024 per capita levies
- Approve Alberta Municipalities Power+ program
- Accept 2021 Kneehill Regional FCSS Annual Report
- Accounts payable of $150,070.54
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Regular Council meeting on May 24, 2022 will consider several business items, including the 2022 budget and property tax, area structure plans for Oyen Railyard and Sheerness, and a Safety Fitness Certificate for a newly registered truck. Council will also discuss donations, memorial chairs, and approve accounts payable of $57,919.08. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a closed session for confidential matters.
- 2022 Budget & Property Tax review
- Area Structure Plans for Oyen Railyard and Sheerness
- Safety Fitness Certificate for Rescue 34 truck (15,876 kg)
- Accounts Payable $57,919.08 for May 6-19, 2022
- Memorial Chairs proposal and location
Special Meeting
The Village of Linden is holding a special meeting on May 16, 2022, primarily to discuss the budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, agenda approval, budget discussions, and adjournment, with no other specific items listed.
- Budget discussions
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider several business items, including whether to fund dust control on Range Road 25-4, approve the purchase of a fire department command vehicle, set a rental rate for the fire bay, and make a municipal library board appointment. They will also review financial and administrative reports and hold a closed session for confidential matters.
- Dust control on Range Road 25-4: up to 285 meters at $10.47/meter, total $2,983.95, with options for the Village to absorb 50% or 100% of the cost
- Fire Dept Command Vehicle: purchase of a 2022 Ford 350 Super Duty 4X4 Crew Cab, funded by up to $70,000 from the building donation reserve and $34,422.50 raised by the Fire Department
- Bay Rental: setting a rental rate for the fire bay
- Municipal Library Appointment: appointing a member to the Village of Linden Municipal Library board
- Accounts Payable: $48,517.37 for April 22 - May 5, 2022
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting to decide on several business items, including a power line right-of-way agreement, a maturing term deposit, and an electric vehicle charging program. They will also consider proclaiming National Public Works Week and approving accounts payable of $60,020.27. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and reports, plus a closed session for confidential matters.
- RFD Linden Power Line Right-of-Way: Distribution Line Right-of-Way Agreement
- RFD Maturing Term Deposit: Council to consider updated rates
- RFD Electric Vehicle Charging Program
- Accounts Payable $60,020.27 for April 8-21, 2022
- Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 15-21, 2022
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hear a delegation from Palliser Regional Municipal Services to kick off reviews of the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, and will decide on reinvesting a maturing $38,347.79 term deposit. They will also consider a fire level of service policy and an Explore Kneehill campaign through the Kneehill Regional Partnership. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence, with a closed session for confidential land, legal, or labor matters.
- Delegation: Palliser Regional Municipal Services on MDP/LUB review kick-off
- RFD: Maturing term deposit of $38,347.79 to be reinvested
- RFD: Kneehill Regional Partnership Fire Level of Service Policy
- RFD: Kneehill Regional Partnership Explore Kneehill campaign
- Accounts payable of $44,802.22
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hear the auditor's presentation on the 2021 financial statements and consider accepting them, along with several draft policies and strategies on asset management and a residential assessment sub-class. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving various reports. A closed session is scheduled for confidential land, legal, or labor matters.
- Auditor presentation and acceptance of 2021 financial statements
- Draft bylaw 2022-XX establishing a residential assessment sub-class
- Draft policy 2022-01P on country residential mill rate
- Draft policies 2022-02P, 2022-03P, 2022-04P on asset management terms of reference, policy, and strategy
- Accounts payable totaling $61,245.36
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider approving the draft 2022-2032 Strategic Plan, which sets three goals: Fiscal Responsibility, Our Community, and Governance. Council will also decide on a $315 business card advertisement in the Royal Canadian Legion's Military Service Recognition Book. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving financial and administrative reports, and a delegation from the Linden & District Agricultural Society.
- Approve 2022-2032 Strategic Plan with three goals: Fiscal Responsibility, Our Community, Governance
- Sponsor $315 business card ad in Legion Military Service Recognition Book
- Delegation from Linden & District Agricultural Society
- Receive financial reports: Accounts Payable (Feb 25-Mar 10) and Bank Reconciliation
- Closed session for land, legal, or labor matters per FOIP
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hear a delegation from the Linden Municipal Library Board about amending its Safety and Use Bylaw, and will discuss participation in the Parkland Airshed Management Zone and RCMP detachment priorities. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence.
- Linden Municipal Library Board delegation to amend Safety and Use Bylaw
- Discussion on Parkland Airshed Management Zone participation
- RFD RCMP Detachment Priorities
- Accounts Payable for February 11-24, 2022
- Correspondence from Dr R&R
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2022, with key items including first reading of Bylaw 2022-01 (Community Standards Bylaw), which consolidates and clarifies rules on unsightly premises and noise. Council will also discuss the annual financial audit terms, a donation request from the Farm Safety Centre, a maturing term deposit, a medical services agreement with Kneehill Medical, and a draft 2022-2032 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a tentative RCMP delegation and a closed session for confidential matters.
- First reading of Bylaw 2022-01 Community Standards Bylaw, consolidating unsightly premises and noise rules
- Review and authorization of terms for Annual Financial Audit and LAPP Triennial Compliance report
- Donation request from Farm Safety Centre
- Kneehill Medical Services Agreement draft for discussion
- Draft 2022-2032 Strategic Plan for review
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hear a presentation from the Linden Municipal Library on its 2022 budget and funding request, and will consider several business items including donations and reports. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence, with a closed session planned for confidential matters.
- Linden Municipal Library requests $6,000 for 2022 (Marigold Levy $3,726 plus operating costs)
- Donation request from Acme Karate Club
- RFD on RCMP CBA retroactive payments
- Accounts payable for January 5-20, 2022: $154,731.41
- Closed session for land, legal, and/or labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is holding its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, with a full agenda that includes a public hearing on the Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw, updates from the RCMP and the library, and several reports for decision or information. Council will also consider multiple memorandums of understanding, a lease agreement, and a power upgrade, along with routine financial and administrative reports.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 2011-05 Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw
- RCMP update from Sgt. Greg Tulloch
- Linden Municipal Library Review 2021/Budget 2022 presentation
- MOU for Fire AFRRCS Radio Communication System
- AHS Lease Agreement and 3 Phase Power Upgrade requests