Flagstaff County public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting to review the first draft of the 2023-2025 business plan and budget, along with several operational items including lease renewals, a new fire hall for Galahad, and a healthcare attraction funding request. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, appointing an Agricultural Service Board member, and setting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• 2023-2025 Business Plan and Budget Draft 1
• 2023 lease agreement renewals
• Galahad Fire Hall lease renewal and purchase of a new fire hall
• Flagstaff Healthcare Attraction and Retention (FlHAR) funding
• 2022 cancellation of taxes

Council approved the 2023-2025 Business Plan and Budget and the 2023-2027 Capital Plan. Other key actions included renewing land leases, cancelling over $54,000 in taxes, and approving a short-term lease for the Galahad Fire Hall.

• Approved 2023-2025 Business Plan and Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Plan
• Renewed three-year leases for Derald Wolbeck ($3,240/year) and Terry Adams ($3,410/year)
• Cancelled taxes and penalties totaling $54,898.04 for multiple roll numbers
• Approved $5,541 in funding for Flagstaff Healthcare Attraction and Retention (FlHAR)
• Approved $1.00 lease for Galahad Fire Hall from Jan 1, 2023 to Feb 28, 2024
• Decided not to purchase another building to house the Galahad Fire Department
• Approved a one-year 'Rigid Plastic' recycle pilot program
• Approved new CP 015 Signing Authority of Municipal Documents Policy

Council Meeting

The Council will review department updates from Planning and Development and Health and Safety. The agenda includes a discussion on the appointment of an auditor for 2023-2025 and various committee reports.

• 2023-2025 Appointment of Auditor
• Planning and Development Department Update
• Health and Safety Department Update
• Flagstaff Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee report
• Battle River Economic Opportunities Committee report

Council approved a multi-year audit contract and updated the Boards and Committees policy. They also authorized a $1,500 donation to a community fundraiser and passed several resolutions supporting agricultural initiatives.

• Accepted Gitzel & Company for 2023-2025 audit services ($31,000 per year plus CPI increases for 2024-2025; $1,500 for 2024 LAPP audit)
• Approved revised Policy LE 004 Boards and Committees
• Maintained board member per diem rates at $250 for half day and $400 for full day
• Approved $1,500 donation and gift basket to Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team (FIRST)
• Approved support for Bill C-234 regarding natural gas and propane exemptions for agriculture
• Approved support for Red Deer County’s request to review crop insurance equitability for market gardens
• Approved support for Brazeau County’s request for veterinary school credit for rural students with farm experience
• Approved 18 items of correspondence as presented

Agricultural Service Board

The Flagstaff County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review reports from agricultural staff, a 2022 season review, and correspondence. They will discuss several business items, including a letter of support for Bill C-234, the adequacy and affordability of crop insurance for market gardens, veterinary medicine education opportunities for rural students, and ground squirrel control. The agenda is substantive, with multiple reports and business items for discussion.

• Discussion of Bill C-234 letter of support
• Review of crop insurance adequacy and affordability for market gardens
• Discussion of veterinary medicine education opportunities for rural students
• Ground squirrel control options, including Rozol RTU and Rocon products
• 2022 season review and annual programs report

The Agricultural Service Board approved several recommendations for County Council to support Bill C-234, market garden crop insurance reviews, and rural veterinary education credits. The Board also decided to sell rodent control products at cost recovery rather than providing a service. Procedural approvals for the agenda, minutes, and correspondence were carried.

• Recommended County Council support Bill C-234 regarding natural gas and propane exemptions (Carried)
• Recommended County Council support Red Deer County's request for a crop insurance review for market gardens (Carried)
• Recommended County Council support Brazeau County's request for farm experience credits for veterinary students (Carried)
• Decided to sell Rocon Mustard Seed Foam at cost recovery instead of providing rodent control services (Carried)
• Approved agenda for November 21, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved minutes for August 23, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved correspondence items including Alberta Agriculture weather maps and SCAP facts (Carried)

Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting of Flagstaff County council. Council will elect a reeve and deputy reeve, administer oaths of office, adopt a code of conduct and values, appoint board and committee representatives, and elect an ASB chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget decisions listed.

• Election of Reeve and Oath of Office
• Election of Deputy Reeve and Oath of Office
• Adoption of Code of Conduct and Values of Council (2018 Bylaw 08_18)
• Appointment of Board and Committee Representatives for 2022-23
• Election of ASB Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Council held an organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint representatives to various boards and committees. The Council also reaffirmed its Code of Ethics and Conduct.

• Elected D. Kroetch as Reeve (Carried)
• Elected H. Shield as Deputy Reeve (Carried)
• Reaffirmed the Council Code of Ethics and Conduct and Values of Council (Carried)
• Appointed Board and Committee representatives for the 2022/2023 term (Carried)
• Declared H. Shield as Agricultural Service Board Chairperson (Carried)
• Declared J. Eckstrand as Agricultural Service Board Vice-Chairperson (Carried)
• Deferred board member per diem rates in Policy LE 004 to November 23, 2022 (Carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting to handle routine business including tax cancellations, appointments, and a procedural bylaw. They will hear delegations from Public Works, Ecostrat Inc. on a Clean Fuels Fund, and the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The council will also review the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) 2023 budget and committee reports.

• 2022 cancellation of taxes and arrears for community-held properties
• Appointment of assessor
• Request for cancellation of tax penalty
• Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) 2023 budget
• Procedural Bylaw 06-22

Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Arne’s Super B Crossgate Trailer and passed Procedural Bylaw 06/22. They also appointed a new county assessor and approved the 2023 Flagstaff Family and Community Services budget.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Arne’s Super B Crossgate Trailer for $159,075 plus GST
• Passed Procedural Bylaw 06/22 through three readings
• Appointed Kris Meadows of Accurate Assessment Group as county assessor
• Approved 2023 Flagstaff Family and Community Services budget of $435,105
• Cancelled $6,645.11 in taxes and arrears for 10 CP Rail parcels
• Denied request to cancel tax penalties totaling $705.53
• Directed administration to apply for Clean Fuels Fund grant with Ecostrat Inc.
• Directed administration to join the Rural Entrepreneur Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets to consider the 2023 electrical distribution franchise fee, the Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association budget, and a funding request from the Iron Creek Flying Club for a courtesy car. Council will also receive department updates, adopt minutes, and review committee reports and correspondence.

• Electrical Distribution Franchise Fee 2023
• Iron Creek Flying Club request for funding for courtesy car
• Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association 2023 budget
• Rescue unit reserves
• Communications department update

Council approved the 2023 Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management budget with a total municipal requisition of $1,340,000, an increase of 3.74%. They also approved a $1,000 donation to the Iron Creek Flying Club for insurance on a courtesy car at the Flagstaff Regional Airport, and approved transferring $219,752.52 plus interest from the Rescue Unit Reserve to the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society for a new rescue unit. The 2023 FRESS budget was deferred to the October 26 meeting.

• Approved 2023 solid waste budget with $1,340,000 total requisition (carried)
• Donated $1,000 to Iron Creek Flying Club for courtesy car insurance (carried)
• Approved transfer of $219,752.52 plus interest from Rescue Unit Reserve to FRESS for new rescue unit (carried)
• Deferred 2023 FRESS budget to October 26, 2022 (carried)
• Approved franchise fee percentages for FortisAlberta and ATCO Electric at 9% (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 (carried)
• Approved seven items of correspondence as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

The Flagstaff County Council is meeting to receive updates from the Agricultural Service Board and Public Works, adopt the September 14 minutes, and consider several business items including a historical information database, appointment of an auditor for 2023-2025, and a debt management policy (CP014). The agenda also includes committee reports and correspondence, followed by a closed session.

• Appointment of auditor for 2023-2025
• CP014 - Debt Management Policy
• Agricultural Service Board department update
• Public Works department update
• Parkland Regional Library System 2023 Proposed Budget

Council approved a new Debt Management Policy and recommended a resident form a historical society for a database. The 2023 Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management budget was deferred to the October 12 meeting. The 2023 Parkland Regional Library budget of $3,597,800 was approved with an $8.75 per capita requisition.

• Approved new CP 014 Debt Management Policy (carried)
• Recommended resident Charlotte Curtis establish a not-for-profit historical society for a database (carried)
• Approved 2023 Parkland Regional Library budget of $3,597,800 with $8.75 per capita requisition (carried)
• Deferred 2023 Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management budget with $1,340,000 total requisition to October 12, 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved September 14, 2022 council minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved to request audit quote from Gitzel & Company for 2023-2025 (carried)
• Approved seven items of correspondence as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets to consider a request to lease agricultural land (SW-11-41-14-W4M), hold a public auction for tax sale properties, and review public input survey results. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, signing authority for the Assistant CAO, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Request to lease SW-11-41-14-W4M (agricultural fieldman delegation)
• Public auction for tax sale (11:00 A.M.)
• Adoption of August 24, 2022 council minutes
• Signing authority for Assistant CAO
• Public input survey results 2022-09-14

Council approved the revised organizational chart and granted signing authority to the new Assistant CAO at two financial institutions. They also authorized soil testing and a potential three-year lease for a 17.04-acre agricultural parcel. No bids were received at the public auction for a tax sale property, so council moved to obtain tax forfeiture title and proceed to public tender.

• Approved revised organizational chart (carried)
• Approved signing authority for Assistant CAO Jim Fedyk at Vision Credit Union and ATB (carried)
• Authorized soil testing and potential three-year lease of SW-11-41-14-W4M for $300/year (carried)
• No bids received at public auction for tax sale property Roll #1003750; council moved to obtain tax forfeiture title and proceed to public tender (carried)
• Appointed Reeve Don Kroetch as representative to Flagstaff Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee for one-year term (carried)
• Approved 21 items of correspondence as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets to handle routine business including adopting the July 20 minutes, setting a reserve bid for a tax sale property, and considering enrolment in the APEX supplementary pension plan. Council will also hear presentations from Flagstaff Community Adult Learning, ACCA, and Parents for Fun in Flagstaff, and receive committee reports and correspondence.

• Reserve bid for tax sale property 2022
• APEX supplementary pension plan employer enrolment
• Flagstaff Community Adult Learning Welcoming Community Project presentation
• ACCA presentation and 2022 sponsored youth letters
• Parents for Fun in Flagstaff presentation and financial statement

Council approved a reserve bid of $27,000 for a tax sale property (Roll #1003750) and decided to join the APEX Supplementary Pension Plan for senior administrators. Funding requests from two community groups were deferred to the 2023-2025 budget process. Council also increased annual funding for the Battle River Research Group from $10,000 to $15,000.

• Set reserve bid for tax sale property Roll #1003750 at $27,000 (carried)
• Approved Flagstaff County as participating employer in APEX Supplementary Pension Plan for CAO and Assistant CAO (carried)
• Approved attendance at RhPAP Rural Community Health Provider A&R Conference for two delegates at estimated cost of $1,450 (carried)
• Appointed Garret Jackson to Battle River Watershed Alliance Land and Water Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved supporting an Alberta Community Partnership grant application for Land and Water Advisory Committee (carried)
• Increased annual funding to Battle River Research Group from $10,000 to $15,000 (carried)
• Deferred funding for Parents for Fun in Flagstaff Society's Family Resource Centre to 2023-2025 budget process (carried)
• Deferred funding for Flagstaff Community Adult Learning Welcoming Community Project to 2023-2025 budget process (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Flagstaff County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review the 2022 request for extension programs and a funding request from the Battle River Watershed Alliance, which also seeks a committee member. The board will also hear the agricultural fieldman's report and review correspondence items, including agricultural disaster declarations from Cypress County and the MD of Taber, pest counts, and provincial updates on avian influenza.

• 2022 Request for Extension Programs Review
• 2022 Battle River Watershed Alliance request for funding and committee member
• Agricultural Fieldman report for 2022-08-23
• Correspondence includes agricultural disaster declarations from Cypress County and MD of Taber
• Bertha armyworm and wheat midge counts for Flagstaff County

The Agricultural Service Board recommended Flagstaff County Council increase annual funding for the Battle River Research Group from $10,000 to $15,000 in 2023. The board also recommended appointing a representative to the Battle River Watershed Alliance Land and Water Advisory Committee and supporting an Alberta Community Partnership grant application. The meeting included reports on weed control, roadside spraying, and campground operations.

• Recommended $5K increase to Battle River Research Group funding (carried)
• Recommended appointing representative to Battle River Watershed Alliance committee (carried)
• Recommended supporting Alberta Community Partnership grant application (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved April 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved 21 correspondence items (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting to discuss 2023 programs and services priorities, review the results of a crushing tender for the west area, and consider a road closure request for the Paterson area. They will also hear updates on asset management, public input for the 2023 budget and strategic plan, and receive reports from regional committees. The meeting includes a closed session under FOIP Section 24.

• CR-01-2022 Crushing Tender Results - West Area
• Road Closure Request - Paterson (Road Plan 6312 AG)
• Policy PW 014 - Road Closure Policy Revision
• 2023 Programs and Services Priorities
• Public Input for 2023 Business Plan and Budget and 2023-25 Strategic Plan

Flagstaff County Council approved several key items: a $672,500 gravel crushing contract with McDonald Aggregates Inc., a permanent road closure with conditions, and the 2023-2025 Programs and Services Priorities. They also approved a settlement for a roof replacement claim, wrote off $7,060.57 in uncollectible accounts, appointed Nick Dunn as Agricultural Fieldman, and removed Brent Hoyland from banking signing authority. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $672,500 gravel crushing bid from McDonald Aggregates Inc. (carried)
• Approved permanent closure of Road Plan 6312AG with MOU with Patersons (carried)
• Approved 2023-2025 Programs and Services Priorities (carried)
• Approved settlement for roof replacement claim (carried)
• Wrote off $7,060.57 in uncollectible accounts receivable (carried)
• Appointed Nick Dunn as Agricultural Fieldman (carried)
• Removed Brent Hoyland from banking signing authority (carried)
• Approved Public Participation Plan for 2023-2025 budget input (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets June 22, 2022, to hear department updates, a property concern from Ian Malcolm regarding Fish Lake, and a presentation from Flagstaff Victim Services. Council will also consider a Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation lease for wetland restoration, a resolution from the Town of Whitecourt, and adopt minutes from the June 8 meeting. The agenda includes committee reports, correspondence items, and a closed session under FOIP Section 24.

• Agricultural Service Board department update
• Ian Malcolm concern regarding Fish Lake property
• Flagstaff Victim Services presentation
• Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation lease for wetland restoration
• Town of Whitecourt FCM resolution

Flagstaff County Council endorsed the Town of Whitecourt's FCM resolution calling for federal support for Canadian oil and gas consumption. They also approved a conservation lease with Ducks Unlimited Canada for wetland restoration. Council directed administration to have the Municipal Planner review a Land Use Bylaw request regarding a travel trailer at Fish Lake. Funding for Flagstaff Victim Services was approved for the 2023-2025 budget process.

• Endorsed Town of Whitecourt's FCM resolution on Canadian oil and gas (carried)
• Approved conservation lease with Ducks Unlimited Canada for wetland restoration (carried)
• Approved $10,500/year funding for Flagstaff Victim Services in 2023-2025 budget (carried)
• Approved use of $6,988.35 unused grant funds for Victim Services volunteer training (carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved 22 correspondence items as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 04/22 (Traffic Bylaw) and Bylaw 05/22 (Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw), both carried. They denied a donation request from the Strome & District Historical Society and approved up to $75,000 from the Economic Development Reserve for the Industrial Site Feasibility Project. Several engagement surveys were discussed and submitted by administration.

• Approved Bylaw 04/22 – Traffic Bylaw (final reading, carried)
• Approved Bylaw 05/22 – Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw (final reading, carried)
• Denied funding to Strome & District Historical Society for Sodbusters Archives Museum
• Approved up to $75,000 from Economic Development Reserve for Industrial Site Feasibility Project
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented
• Approved 22 correspondence items as presented

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including the purchase of a compact tracked loader, a presentation on property assessments, the 2022 fees and charges schedule, and the 2022-2025 strategic plan. They will also review policies, make appointments under weed control acts, and discuss a donation request from Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Purchase of a compact tracked loader (skid steer) for Public Works
• 2022 Fees and Charges Schedule review
• 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and public input for 2023-2026 plan
• 2022 appointments under Weed Control and Agricultural Pests Acts
• Donation request from Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare

Flagstaff County Council approved the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, a $113,370 compact tracked loader purchase, and a revised fees and charges schedule. Council also approved policy revisions, appointed weed and pest inspectors, and made several other routine decisions. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Case TV450B Compact Tracked Loader for $113,370 plus GST (carried)
• Approved 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved revised Fees and Charges Schedule, removing Strychnine from pest control products (carried)
• Approved 13 policy revisions, including CP 006, HR 003, and PW 011 (carried)
• Appointed seven Weed and Pest Inspectors for 2022 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare (carried)
• Appointed Reeve Kroetch and Clr. Eckstrand to IRED task force (carried)
• Approved 2022 Farmfair International Farm Family Award nomination for Blaine and Dezeree Strauss Family Farm (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the 2022 budget amendments with an operating budget of $25,201,000 and capital budget of $2,100,920, and allocated a projected $1.4 million surplus to the Special Projects Reserve. The 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (03/22) was given all three readings and carried. Council also approved a $25.00 per permit increase for the TRAVIS Multi-Jurisdiction Municipal Fixed Fee effective November 1, 2022, and approved the purchase of a 2022 Case SV215E Padfoot Roller for $215,400. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural items and a closed session.

• Approved 2022 budget amendments: Operating $25,201,000, Capital $2,100,920
• Allocated projected $1.4M surplus to Special Projects Reserve
• Gave third and final reading to Tax Rate Bylaw 03/22 (carried unanimously)
• Increased TRAVIS Multi-Jurisdiction Municipal Fixed Fee to $25.00 per permit effective Nov 1, 2022
• Approved purchase of 2022 Case SV215E Padfoot Roller for $215,400 from Rocky Mountain Equipment
• Declared May 9-13, 2022 as Economic Development Week
• Directed administration to develop communications plan for License Agreements on undeveloped road allowances
• Declined to appoint a councillor to Town of Sedgewick Recreation Board for 2022

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets April 13, 2022, to hear delegations from MLA Jackie Lovely, Battle River Watershed Alliance, and STARS (air rescue), which has a formal funding request. Council will also review agricultural policies on weed and pest control, consider supporting the Valley Ski Club's FCC AgriSpirit Fund application, and receive committee reports and correspondence. A closed session is scheduled for employee survey results and other FOIP Section 24 matters.

• STARS formal request for funding from Flagstaff County
• Valley Ski Club support application for FCC AgriSpirit Fund
• Agriculture policy review: AG002 Weed and Pest Control, AG003 Weed and Pest Appeal Committee
• Delegation from MLA Jackie Lovely at 9:30 a.m.
• Closed session under FOIP Section 24 for employee survey results

Agricultural Service Board

The Flagstaff County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear a delegation from the Battle River Research Group, and receive reports from the agricultural fieldman, assistant fieldman, and Alberta Agriculture key contact. The board will also consider a 2022 funding request from the Farm Safety Centre and review a large batch of correspondence items.

• Delegation from Battle River Research Group at 10:00 a.m.
• 2022 Farm Safety Centre request for funding
• Reports from Agricultural Fieldman and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
• Correspondence includes fertilizer emission letters to Minister of Environment and Climate Change
• Correspondence includes 2022 Farm Family Awards application

The Agricultural Service Board approved its agenda and prior minutes, then recommended that Flagstaff County Council fund the Farm Safety Centre's 2022 school programs. The board also approved correspondence items and heard reports on field activities, including equipment purchases and program updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved December 13, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)
• Recommended to Council to fund Farm Safety Centre 2022 school programs (carried)
• Approved 14 correspondence items as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting to review the 2021 financial statements and year-end program reviews, hear a presentation from the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development, and consider a purchase of 2023 graders. The agenda also includes a closed session on an industrial site feasibility study and a possible asset transfer agreement for a Forestburg fire truck.

• Presentation of 2021 financial statements and reserve transfer
• 2021 year-end program reviews for multiple departments
• Purchase of 2023 graders
• Asset transfer agreement for Forestburg fire truck
• Closed session on industrial site feasibility study

Council approved the purchase of three 2023 graders (one Caterpillar 150 AWD and two John Deere 772GP AWD) with guaranteed trade-in values, and approved amending the FRESS asset transfer agreement to include a 2011 International Midship Fire truck. Council also approved the 2021 audited financial statements with two corrections, appointed Reeve Kroetch to the Killam and District Health Care Foundation and Killam Community Boards, and accepted the Industrial Site Feasibility Study information, directing administration to develop funding options.

• Approved purchase of one 2023 Caterpillar 150 AWD Grader for $510,500 plus GST with $220,000 guaranteed trade-in (carried)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 John Deere 772GP AWD Graders for $491,600 each plus GST with $190,000 guaranteed trade-in each (carried)
• Approved amendment to FRESS asset transfer agreement to include 2011 International Midship Fire truck (50% Forestburg owned) on as-is-where-is basis (carried)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements with two corrections (accumulated surplus and fire capital) (carried)
• Appointed Reeve Kroetch as representative to Killam and District Health Care Foundation and Killam Community Boards for 2021/2022 term (carried)
• Accepted Industrial Site Feasibility Study information and directed administration to develop funding options (carried)
• Approved 29 correspondence items as presented (carried)
• Defeated motion to refer fire truck transfer to April 13, 2022 meeting (defeated)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting electronically to consider a proposed change to the 2022 Recreation Grant Guidelines, a Cemeteries Assistance Grant Program policy (CP 009), and Bylaw 02-22, a new Traffic Bylaw. The agenda also includes committee reports, correspondence items, and a closed session under FOIP Section 21. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Proposed change to 2022 Recreation Grant Guidelines
• Cemeteries Assistance Grant Program Policy CP 009 (draft)
• Bylaw 02-22 - Traffic Bylaw (draft, includes flashing green lights discussion)
• Correspondence includes 2024 Alberta Winter Games bid and MSI agreement amendment
• Closed meeting (in camera) under FOIP Section 21

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets electronically to consider the 2022 fees and charges schedule, hear a review of recreation funding, and receive updates from fire services and the service request manager. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence items. A closed meeting (in camera) is scheduled under FOIP Section 16.

• 2022 Fees and Charges Schedule (proposed)
• Review of Recreation Funding with Brent Hoyland
• Fire Services Department Update
• Service Request Manager Update
• Farmfair International Farm Family Award Nomination

Council approved the 2022 Fees and Charges Schedule with a revision removing no re-seeding for Native Grassland Pasture. They also approved partnering with Battle River Railway on a National Trade Corridors Fund application, subject to feasibility and funding. A request for public nominations for the Farmfair International Farm Family Award was approved.

• Approved 2022 Fees and Charges Schedule with revision (Carried)
• Approved partnership with Battle River Railway on National Trade Corridors Fund application (Carried)
• Approved request for public nominations for Farmfair International Farm Family Award (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Approved correspondence items as listed (Carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business including public works items, committee reports, and correspondence. Key decisions include the sale of used graders, purchase of 2023 graders, adoption of a bridge file management policy, and setting a timeline for the 2023-2025 business plan and budget. The meeting also includes a closed session and various informational updates.

• 2022 sale of used graders
• Purchase of 2023 graders
• Policy PW 015 Bridge File Management Policy
• Battle River Innovation Centres (BRIC) 2021 invoice
• 2023-2025 Business Plan and Budget timeline

Council accepted bids for the sale of two used motor graders: $426,000 for a 2017 Caterpillar 14M and $185,000 for a 2017 John Deere 872GP. They also approved a policy for bridge file management, a budget timeline for 2023-2025, and several other administrative items.

• Approved sale of 2017 Caterpillar 14M grader to Headwater Equipment Sales Ltd. for $426,000 + GST
• Approved sale of 2017 John Deere 872GP AWD grader to Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Ltd. for $185,000 + GST
• Approved requesting quotes for three AWD graders for 2023 purchase via Sourcewell RMA Contract Purchasing Program
• Approved PW 015 Bridge File Management Policy as presented
• Approved payment of $29,486.85 to County of Paintearth No. 18 for 2021 ineligible BRIC expenses
• Appointed Derek Homme and Kim Cannady as fire guardians for 2022-2023
• Approved 2023-2025 Business Plan and Budget timeline
• Transferred 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 to FRESS for $1.00

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council meets electronically to consider a new utilities bylaw, a rental review for a surface lease with Spur Petroleum Ltd., a request for a letter of support from Valley Ski Hill, and additional items related to the FRESS asset transfer agreement. The agenda also includes a presentation from Parkland Regional Library, adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a large volume of correspondence items.

• Utilities Bylaw 01-22
• Rental review for surface lease SE 07-36-42-10-W4 (Spur Petroleum Ltd.)
• Valley Ski Hill request for letter of support
• FRESS asset transfer agreement additional items
• Parkland Regional Library presentation

Flagstaff County Council gave three readings to Bylaw 01/22, the Utilities Bylaw, adopting it unanimously. Council also approved a community meeting on the medical professional shortage, declined a rental rate review for a surface lease, and supported a Valley Ski Hill grant application. Several other resolutions were carried, including amending the FRESS asset transfer agreement and applying for a provincial education requisition credit.

• Adopted Utilities Bylaw 01/22 (three readings, carried unanimously)
• Approved community meeting on medical professional shortage (carried)
• Declined rental rate review for surface lease SE 07-36-42-10-W4, keeping $3,000/year (carried)
• Provided letter of support to Valley Ski Hill for CIP grant (carried)
• Amended FRESS asset transfer agreement to include three additional items (carried)
• Confirmed uncollectable taxes and applied for $706,718.20 education requisition credit (carried)
• Continued CMHC seed funding application for Killam Seniors Living Project (carried)
• Rejected Forestburg fire agreement extension offer (carried)