Flagstaff County public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2024-2027 Business Plan and Budget, which includes a proposed interim budget for 2024. The meeting also features presentations on economic development programs and community investment opportunities. Additionally, the council will discuss the electoral boundary review and various assistance grants.

• Review of 2024-2027 Business Plan and Budget Draft 1
• Flagstaff County Electoral Boundary Review
• Community Development and Tourism Assistance Grants
• Presentation on Flagstaff Region Business Support Hub
• CanExport Community Investment Opportunity discussion

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board is reviewing reports from the Agricultural Fieldman and Foreman. The agenda includes discussions on 2023 roadside weed management and 2024 proposed provincial resolutions. The board will also review various correspondence regarding agricultural programs and environmental data.

• Review of 2023 roadside weed management with Alberta Transportation
• Discussion of 2024 proposed provincial resolutions
• Agricultural Fieldman and Agricultural Foreman reports
• Correspondence regarding AgriRecovery and drought livestock assistance

Council Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding Bylaw 08-23 for the Forestburg-Flagstaff Area Structure Plan. Additional discussions include transportation policy reviews, a foreign direct investment strategy, and the 2024 solid waste management budget.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 08-23 Area Structure Plan for Industrial Subdivision
• 2023 Transportation Departments Policy Review (Weight Restrictions and Private Laneway Maintenance)
• Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association 2024 Budget
• Galahad Ag Society Grant Application request for letter of support

Council Meeting

The Council will receive departmental updates regarding municipal services for transportation and agriculture. The agenda includes a request from the Town of Daysland for support of an ACP grant submission and various committee reports.

• Town of Daysland request for support of ACP grant submission
• Transportation Departmental Update
• Agricultural Departmental Update
• Flagstaff Family and Community Services 2024 Proposed Budget
• Closed meeting session under FOIP Section 24

Organizational Meeting

Flagstaff County is conducting an organizational meeting to hold several elections and appointments. The council will elect a Reeve, a Deputy Reeve, and officers for the ASB. The agenda also includes appointing representatives to various boards and committees.

• Election of Reeve and Oath of Office
• Election of Deputy Reeve and Oath of Office
• Review of Code of Conduct and Values of Council
• Appointment of Board and Committee Representatives
• Election of ASB Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Council Meeting

The Council will hear a delegation regarding the Forestburg-Flagstaff Industrial Park Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 08-23. The agenda also includes an update from the Economic Development Department and a sustainability presentation for the Battle River Innovation Centre.

• Forestburg-Flagstaff Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 08-23)
• 2024 Electrical Distribution Franchise Fee
• Economic Development Department update
• Battle River Innovation Centre sustainability presentation
• Flagstaff Regional Housing Group committee report

Council Meeting

The Council will hear presentations regarding the 2023 bridge repair tender and road classification policies. The meeting also includes updates from the Protective Services Department and various regional committees.

• 2023 Bridge Repair Tender
• Road Classification and Level of Service Policy (PW 016)
• Risk assessment for services provided on private land
• Protective Services Department update
• Reports from regional committees including FRESS and FRSWMA

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on community projects and departmental updates. Key items include a sustainability presentation from the Battle River Innovation Centre and a proposal for the Flagstaff Community Adult Learning project. The agenda also addresses potential changes to Municipal Planning Services subdivision fees.

• Proposed increase to Municipal Planning Services (MPS) subdivision fees
• Sustainability presentation by Battle River Innovation Centre
• NHL Heritage Classic advertising opportunity discussion
• 2023 Public Auction for Tax Sale information
• Flagstaff Community Adult Learning Welcoming Community Project proposal

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will review reports from the Agricultural Fieldman and Agricultural Foreman. The meeting includes a discussion on a liquid strychnine resolution amendment and an appreciation letter regarding grant funding increases.

• 2023 Resolution Amendment – Liquid Strychnine
• Appreciation letter for ASB grant funding increase
• Correspondence regarding various regional agricultural disaster declarations

The board approved sending letters of recognition to Emcon and Alberta Transportation for 2023 roadside mowing. The board also moved to send an appreciation letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding an increase in ASB grant funding. Most of the meeting consisted of staff reports on weed control, equipment, and environmental programs.

• Approved agenda for September 5, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved sending recognition letters to Emcon, Alberta Transportation, and other parties for 2023 roadside mowing (Carried)
• Approved sending an appreciation letter to Minister RJ Sigurdson for the ASB grant funding increase (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review public works policies regarding residential access roads and mulch stockpile sites. The agenda also includes discussions on economic development, planning updates, and tax sale property reserve bids.

• Policy PW 010: Residential Access Road Construction
• Satellite Mulch Stockpile Sites
• 2023 Reserve Bids for Tax Sale Properties
• Flagstaff Scottish Club donation request
• Economic Development and Planning and Development department updates

Council approved reserve bids for four tax sale properties and rescinded Policy PW 010 to prohibit residential development on field access and undeveloped road allowances. A new program for satellite wood chip storage sites was approved for 2024. Council also directed the Flagstaff Scottish Club to seek recreation grant funding through agricultural societies.

• Rescinded Policy PW 010 to prohibit residential development on Field Access and undeveloped road allowances
• Approved program for satellite wood chip storage sites starting in 2024
• Set reserve bid for Roll # 1007150 at $58,000
• Set reserve bid for Roll # 1004800 at $189,000
• Set reserve bid for Roll # 1007100 at $200,000
• Set reserve bid for Roll # 1107500 at $72,000
• Directed Flagstaff Scottish Club to seek recreation grant funding via Flagstaff Region Agricultural Societies
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Council approved a five-year contract for automated records management and allocated funds for bridge engineering. They also authorized roadside spraying on provincial highways and approved several correspondence items.

• Approved $60,000 (2023) and $38,000 (2024) for Bridge File 01459 geotechnical and engineering work
• Approved roadside spraying of noxious weeds on provincial highways with full cost recovery from Alberta Transportation
• Approved five-year contract with Government Frameworks for records management ($55,000 implementation; $91,840 annual cost)
• Approved June 28, 2023 Council meeting minutes
• Approved seven items of correspondence including reports from regional housing, economic, and waste management groups

Council Meeting

Council approved the 2024 Programs and Services Priorities for the 2024-2026 Business Plan and Budget. Funding for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) was increased to $15,000 for 2024 through 2026. Several agricultural and administrative funding requests were also approved.

• Approved 2024 Programs and Services Priorities for 2024-2026 Business Plan and Budget
• Increased Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) funding to $15,000 for 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Approved $1,000 for Zone 5 Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association (ARMAA) conference
• Accepted nomination of Dane and Heather Miller for 2023 Farmfair International Farm Family Award
• Approved $50,000 from Agriculture Reserves to enhance the 2023 Leafy Spurge Program
• Requested more information on costs for wood chip storage sites at Sedgewick shop yard, Galahad school grounds, and Strome Fire Hall

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board approved several recommendations for County Council, including funding for weed control and the establishment of wood chip storage sites. The board also confirmed the existing clubroot disease control procedure and nominated a local family for a farm award.

• Recommended County Council accept nomination of Dane and Heather Miller for 2023 Farmfair International Farm Family Award (Carried)
• Confirmed current Procedure AG 002-2 Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola with no revisions (Carried)
• Recommended County Council establish wood chip storage sites at Sedgewick shop yard, Galahad school grounds, and Strome Fire Hall (Carried)
• Recommended County Council enhance 2023 Leafy Spurge Program with a $50,000 budget from Agriculture Reserves (Carried)
• Approved agenda for June 19, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council appointed seven Weed and Pest Inspectors for 2023 and approved two haying tender bids. The board also directed administration to use results from departmental priority surveys to prepare the 2024 Programs and Services Priorities draft.

• Appointed Samantha Culbert, Megan Pfeffer, Maegen Kuilboer, Ben Hoyland, Bernard Hagel, Floyd Beausoleil, and Matthew Pfeffer as 2023 Weed and Pest Inspectors
• Approved haying bid of $41.00 per Acre per Year from Vern Bergum (NE-08-044-12 W4M)
• Approved haying bid of $10.00 per Acre per Year from Garret Jackson (NE-10-041-14 W4M)
• Decided to consider funding for local non-profit organizations at the 2024 Business Plan and Budget Workshop
• Directed administration to use six departmental priority survey results for the 2024 Programs and Services Priorities draft
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Council awarded two gravel crushing and stockpiling contracts and increased the 2023 Parks operating budget by $22,000 for museum maintenance. The board also appointed new members to the Agricultural Service Board and the Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

• Approved $385,600 bid from McNabb Construction Ltd. for Mazure crushing project (Carried)
• Approved $812,500 bid from McDonald Aggregates Inc. for Northeast crushing project (Carried)
• Approved $22,000 increase to 2023 Parks operating budget for Diplomat Mine Museum Society maintenance (Carried)
• Confirmed proceeding with road recovery project for Township Road 452 (Carried)
• Appointed Murray Hampshire to Flagstaff Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and Intermunicipal Assessment Review Board for three years (Carried)
• Appointed Cole McMahon as member-at-large to the Agricultural Service Board for three years (Carried)
• Accepted feedback from the 2024 Business Plan and Budget Public Participation Plan (Carried)