Northern Sunrise County public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Northern Sunrise County Council is reviewing amendments to Policy 3.18 to update remuneration rates for officials. This follows a previously approved 4% cost-of-living increase for County staff. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 provisional budgets and various donation requests.
- Amendment to Policy 3.18 regarding Council and Board Remuneration
- Bylaw B434/23: Cancellation of a Subdivision Plan
- Bylaw B439/23: Redistricting land from Agricultural District (A) to Country Residential District (CR)
- Review of 2024 Provisional Operating and Capital Budgets
- Donation request from École des Quatre-Vents School Council for a playground
Council
The Council is reviewing Bylaw B435/23, which seeks to amend the existing Sunrise Gateway Business Park Area Structure Plan. The proposed changes aim to update road networks and bylaws while removing certain areas previously identified for commercial expansion to preserve agricultural land.
- Second reading of Bylaw B435/23 to amend Sunrise Gateway Business Park Bylaw B189/11
- Business case review for East Hill Lift Station & Forcemain
- Review of mill rate reduction impact and comparison
- Request for decision on 2024 VSI Services (1980) Ltd. contract extension
- Playground funding request from École des Quatre-Vents School Council
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The committee will hold an election for Chairperson and review the 2023 Strategic Plan implementation. Members will also receive updates on Council strategic planning sessions and a Deloitte survey regarding regional economic development.
- Election for Committee Chairperson
- Review of 2023 Strategic Plan Implementation
- Update on Council's strategic planning sessions with Dr. Gord
- Discussion of Northern and Regional Economic Development Program Deloitte Survey
- Economic Development Officer's September 2023 Quarterly Report
Council
The Council will review various business items including a funding request for landfill tipping fees and several community invitations. The meeting also includes reports from individual councillors and the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Funding request from St. Isidore Cultural Committee for $10,600 in landfill tipping fees
- Review of 2023 Development Permits List
- Discussion of Bylaw B421/23 regarding Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee
- Proposal for Misery Mountain Groomer purchase
- Request for funding for the Nampa Remembrance Day Ceremony
Governance & Priorities Committee
The Governance & Priorities Committee is reviewing Bylaw B435/23 to amend the existing Sunrise Gateway Business Park Area Structure Plan. The proposed amendment expands the plan area by approximately 1 km for future commercial and industrial use and introduces new development permit requirements for certain livestock densities.
- Proposed Bylaw B435/23 to expand SGBP ASP boundaries by approximately 1 km
- New requirement for development permits on parcels with more than one animal unit per four acres
- Bylaw amendment to update road networks and land use districts in Bylaw B189/11
- Integration of a 1.6 km buffer for Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) from residential areas
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will hold elections for a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The meeting also includes a review of the commission's terms of reference, code of ethics, and a specific farmstead separation subdivision application.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Review of Municipal Planning Commission Terms of Reference
- Review of Board and Committee Members Code of Ethics
- Subdivision Application 23MK02DSS: 10.87 acre Farmstead Separation (Lorraine Gour, SW-30-81-21-W5M)
Watershed Advisory Committee
The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson as required by its Terms of Reference. Members will also review the 2024 Expressions of Interest and the ALUS Project Matrix, which includes evaluating adaptive multi-paddock grazing and water projects.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Review of 2024 ALUS Expressions of Interest
- Review of ALUS Project Matrix including grazing and water projects
- Presentation on ALUS brand updates
- Presentation on ALUS year-end program updates
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will discuss and give first reading to the Draft Land Use Bylaw B430/23, which updates and replaces Bylaw B275/15. The meeting also includes updates on development permits, financial reports, and economic development.
- Draft Land Use Bylaw B430/23 for first reading
- Update of Development Permits List
- Third Quarter Variance Reports in Finance
Organizational Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to conduct annual organizational business, including the election of a Reeve and Deputy Reeve. The agenda also includes reviewing signing authorities and committee appointments.
- Election of the Reeve
- Election of the Deputy Reeve
- Review of draft resolutions for signing authorities at RBC Royal Bank
- Appointment of members to various boards and committees
- Closed meeting regarding personal privacy disclosures (FOIP Section 17)
Agricultural Service Board
The Northern Sunrise County Agricultural Service Board will host presentations from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas regarding the Water Act and herbicide application regulations. The meeting also includes reviews of provincial resolutions, agricultural disaster declarations, and updates on agriculture and irrigation.
- Presentation on Alberta Water Act authorizations and enforcement
- Presentation on herbicide application regulations
- Review of responses to Lambda-Cyhalothrin pesticide re-evaluation
- Review of 2023 Resolutions Report Card
- Discussion of agricultural disaster declarations from various Alberta counties
Council
The Council is reviewing Bylaw B435/23, which proposes amending the Sunrise Gateway Business Park Area Structure Plan. The amendment aims to update road networks and include additional lands for commercial or industrial use while establishing new regulations for livestock density.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw B4SB/23 regarding Sunrise Gateway Business Park amendments
- Proposed requirement for development permits for parcels with more than one animal unit per four acres
- Review of Northern Sunrise County Housing Market Analysis and Economic Development reports
- Request from Heart River Golf Course to change the use of 2023 grant funds
- Update on 2023 Development Permits, including various shops, camps, and dwellings
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing two subdivision applications for farmstead separations. The primary application involves a 15.99-acre lot near Nampa that requires land from adjacent sections to meet sewage setback requirements.
- Subdivision Application 23MK020: 15.99-acre farmstead separation for Sheila Brent and Alan & Frances Gardner
- Subdivision Application 23MK025: 17-acre farmstead separation for Dave Freeland
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will review Bylaw B437/23, which updates the Regional Assessment Review Board. The revision specifically changes a position title to Legislative Services Coordinator.
- Third reading of Bylaw B437/23 (Revised Regional Assessment Review Board)
- Repeal of Bylaw B425/23 to establish Director of Legislative Services and Human Resources position
- Review of 2023 Development Permits List Update
- Discussion on Well and Pipeline Tax Holiday impact report
- Community Services Quarterly Reports
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee is reviewing ideas for the 2023/202 and 2024 Strategic Plans using SWOT analyses. Members are also preparing for upcoming Northern Alberta Economic Development Grant applications and committee member renewals.
- Northern Lakes College trades course sponsorship available for $1,500
- Review of 2023/2024 Strategic Plan ideas and SWOT analysis
- Discussion of upcoming Northern Alberta Economic Development Grant intake
- Committee member renewal applications for October 24, 2023, organizational meeting
- Report on Broadband (Internet) Services for Northern Sunrise County
Council
The Council is reviewing Bylaw B422/23, which proposes changes to the Municipal Development Plan. The amendments aim to regulate future confined feeding operations and commercial alternative energy developments within the County.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw B422/23 to amend Municipal Development Plan
- Bylaw B435/23 to amend Sunrise Gateway Business Park Bylaw
- Time extension request for Subdivision Application 21MK20
- Review of Policy 3.2 Investments
- Request from Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee for $2,000 annually
Council
The Council is considering amendments to the Internet Supplement Grant policy to update bandwidth standards and remove certain cost clauses. Additionally, officials are seeking a one-year extension for subdivision application 21MK041 due to land title registration issues.
- Amendments to Policy 1.20 Internet Supplement Grant regarding bandwidth speeds and installation costs
- One-year time extension request for Subdivision Application 21MK041 on E-21-83-20-W5M
- Review of the 2023 Development Permits List Update as of August 15, 2023
- Presentation of the 2023 Second Quarter Variance Reports
- Review of the Protective Services Biannual Report