Foothills County public meetings in 2023
66 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sheep River Regional Utility Corp
The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp board will consider adopting the 2024 operating and capital budgets, approve November 2023 accounts payable, and review monthly water usage reports. The meeting also includes a request for a presentation on Diamond Valley's water future and discussion of the WWAC code of conduct and rules. A confidential closed session is scheduled for ConocoPhillips land reclamation and direct intake design.
- 2024 Draft Budget and 2024 Draft Capital Budget presented for review
- Accounts for Approval listing for November 2023
- Monthly water usage reports: Treated vs Raw for October and November 2023
- Request for a presentation on the future of Diamond Valley's water
- Confidential closed session: ConocoPhillips Land Reclamation and Well #7 Discussion (FOIP s. 24) and Direct Intake - Detailed Design (FOIP s. 16)
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to consider planning items including two land-use amendments, a subdivision time extension, a capital budget request for gas detection equipment, a proposed road name, a grant application, and the 2024 holiday schedule. Two public hearings are scheduled for the land-use items.
- Public hearing 10:00 a.m.: Iatridis amendment (CR) for SE 06-22-01 W5M
- Public hearing 2:30 p.m.: Podesky redesignation (A to DC#29) for NE 15-21-01 W5M
- Timber Star Inc. requests time extension for Greenhaven Phase 3 subdivision (SE 27-20-29 W4M)
- 2023 Capital Budget: gas detection and monitoring equipment
- Proposed subdivision road name: Miners Road W (SW 17-20-02 W5M)
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal against the refusal of Development Permit 23D 208, which sought a relaxation of setbacks for an existing structure on a property in Foothills County. The meeting also includes a call to order and a motion to postpone approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Appeal of Development Permit 23D 208 refusal for setback relaxation
- Property: Plan 1010422, Unit 11, Ptn. NE 05-22-29 W4M
- Appellant/Applicant/Landowner: Doris Priddle
- Motion to postpone approval of December 12, 2023 minutes
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to consider the 2024 Draft Budget, fee bylaw amendments (Bylaw 61/2023) for various services, and several planning and subdivision items. The agenda also includes appointments to 2024 boards and committees, and a confidential closed session.
- Public hearing on the 2024 Draft Budget at 9:00 a.m.
- Fee Bylaw Amendments (Bylaw 61/2023) 2nd & 3rd Reading, covering rates for planning, public works, Scott Seaman Sports Rink, fire department, cemeteries, and utilities
- Bylaw 33/2023 for 924637 Alberta Ltd. (NW 14-21-29 W4M) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
- Kanovsky boundary adjustment request (NW/SW 35-21-04 W5M)
- 2024 Board and Committee Appointments
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear three appeals at this meeting: two against refusals of development permits and one against an approval. The board will also adopt minutes from its November 2023 meetings.
- Appeal against refusal of Development Permit 23D 217 for a single-family dwelling (Ptin. NE 26-22-04 W5M)
- Appeal against refusal of Development Permit 23D 176 for a home-based dog grooming business (Plan 1412800, Block 8, Lot 5)
- Appeal against approval of Development Permit 23D 190 for a home-based water and septic systems business (Plan 1013059, Block 2, Lot 5)
- Written submissions from neighbors regarding the dog grooming appeal
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on three land-use items, including a redesignation and an amendment, and consider second and third reading of a bylaw to allow retail cannabis sales. The meeting also includes a subdivision request, a boundary adjustment for Joint Planning Area 3, and several municipal items such as a request to relocate exercise equipment in Blackie and a capital budget item for desk phone replacement.
- Second and third reading of Retail Cannabis Sales Bylaw 67/2023
- Public hearing: Fisher redesignation from A to CR (SE 07-21-03 W5M)
- Public hearing: Unger amendment (NE 19-21-01 W5M)
- Carma Ltd. subdivision request (SW 04-22-29 W4M) for recreation to public utility
- Blackie Community Association request to relocate exercise equipment
Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 draft budget and consider a land-use redesignation for a property in the Priddis area. A development permit time extension for a truck service facility and a request to change the size of the Davisburg Columbarium are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on the 2024 draft budget
- Podesky redesignation (NE 15-21-01 W5M) from Agricultural to Direct Control District 29
- Bailey/Foothills Truck Sales and Service Ltd. – request for time extension on Development Permit 21D 184
- Davisburg Columbarium – request to proceed with changes to its size
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear two appeals: one against the automatic refusal of a development permit for an oversized secondary suite, and another against the approval of a subdivision. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- Appeal of Development Permit 23D 171 for an oversized secondary suite (Sunquist/Lehmann) at Plan 1212691, Block 1, Lot 2, Ptn. NW 10-21-05 W5M
- Appeal of Subdivision F2128-07NE approval (VanSanten/Tamblyn) at Plan 9610425, Lot 2, Ptn. NE 07-21-28 W4M
- Adoption of minutes from October 24, 2023 meeting
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings for two land-use amendments: Misura (amend A) and Anderson (redesignation from A to DC#29). Council will also consider second and third readings of bylaws for 1651993 Alberta Ltd. and Limpert, and a development permit for a home-based business. The meeting includes approval of a capital purchase for a brush chipper and other routine municipal items.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Misura – SW 32-22-03 W5M – Amend (A)
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for Anderson – SE 27-19-29 W4M – Redesignation (A to DC#29)
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 22/2023 for 1651993 Alberta Ltd. – NW/NE 21-21-29 W4M
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 03/2023 for Limpert – W 34-20-01 W5M
- 2023 Capital Equipment Purchase – Brush Chipper
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to hold public hearings on proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments for retail cannabis sales and secondary suites. Council will also consider second and third readings of borrowing bylaws for the Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant and for establishing an Economic Development Advisory Committee and a Policing Committee.
- Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendments for retail cannabis sales (C.1)
- Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendments for secondary suites (C.2)
- 2nd and 3rd reading of Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant borrowing bylaw (Bylaw 31/2023) (F.1)
- 2nd and 3rd reading of Economic Development Advisory Committee bylaw (Bylaw 63/2023) (F.4)
- 2nd and 3rd reading of Policing Committee bylaw (Bylaw 64/2023) (F.5)
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear three appeals at this meeting. Two appeals challenge the refusal of development permits, and one challenges an approval. The board will also consider adopting minutes from its previous meeting.
- Appeal against refusal of Development Permit 23D 169 for a Sea-Can (shipping container) for personal use by Terry and Nancy Schmautz (Plan 1210671, Block 3, Lot 3; Ptn. SE 27-20-29 W4M)
- Appeal against refusal of Development Permit 23D 174 for a relaxation of setbacks for a proposed structure by Patrick and Cynthia Chiasson (Plan 9812959, Lot 1; Ptn. NW 20-20-28 W4M)
- Appeal against approval of Development Permit 23D 183 for a temporary dwelling for the grandchild of landowners E. Keith and Lauren L. Hitchner (Plan 9911986, Block 1; Ptn. SE 11-18-02 W5M)
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings for two land-use redesignation applications (Martin and Breckenridge) and consider subdivision requests for McGregor and Sargent. The council will also decide on a capital equipment purchase for an ice plant condenser, acceptance of internal subdivision roads, and several other municipal items including a land purchase for the Town of High River's Southwest Dike Project.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Martin - NE 21-21-29 W4M - Redesignation (A to CR)
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for Breckenridge - NW 22-21-29 W4M - Amend (CR)
- Capital Equipment Purchase 2023 - Ice Plant Condenser
- Acceptance of Internal Subdivision Roads - Panima Close West, Morning Mist Lane, Stillwater Bay, Sweet Water Place
- Town of High River - Southwest Dike Project - Consent on Request to Purchase
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold second and third reading of Bylaw 02/2023 for a property in the SE 14-21-01 W5M area (Orr), and consider a related subdivision request. Council will also discuss a request to support the CPKC Holiday Train 2023, a new Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw, and a Policing Committee Bylaw. The meeting includes a confidential closed session for advice from officials and an enforcement matter update.
- Orr - SE 14-21-01 W5M - Bylaw 02/2023 (2nd & 3rd Reading) for Plan 9610896 Blk 2 Lot 1
- Orr - SE 14-21-01 W5M - Request for Subdivision (file F2101-14SE)
- CPKC Holiday Train 2023 - Request for Support
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw
- Policing Committee Bylaw
Organizational Meeting
This is the Foothills County Council organizational meeting for the 2023-2024 term. The council will elect a reeve and deputy reeve, approve appointments to dozens of boards and committees, and set meeting schedules and signing authorities for the year.
- Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
- Appointments to 40+ boards and committees, including new Foothills Rural Policing Committee
- First reading of Fee Bylaw 58/2022 amendments
- Council meeting schedule: weekly Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m., with summer and Christmas breaks
- Signing authority for general accounts, payroll, and subdivision approvals
Water Works Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Direct River Intake update and a presentation regarding Diamond Valley's water future. Members are also scheduled to discuss the committee's Code of Conduct, Rules and Procedures, and meeting locations.
- Direct River Intake Update
- Presentation on the Future of Diamond Valley's Water
- WWAC Code of Conduct and Rules and Procedures review
- Closed session regarding ConocoPhillips Land Reclamation and Well #7
Sheep River Regional Utility Corp
The Board of Directors will meet via videoconference to review utility operations. The agenda includes the acceptance of previous meeting minutes and the approval of accounts payable for September and October 2023.
- Acceptance of August 31, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 2023 accounts payable
- Review of October 2023 accounts payable
- Monthly water usage reports for August and September 2023
- Closed session regarding Operations, Management and Administration Agreement
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on utility rates and fees, award a SCADA Phase 1 contract for Priddis Greens, and hold public hearings for two land-use applications. They will also give second and third reading to four bylaws and consider three subdivision requests. The agenda includes a confidential closed session on the Foothills Crossing Area Structure Plan and advice from officials.
- Priddis Greens SCADA Phase 1 tender award recommendation
- Public hearing: Walker/Webb redesignation (A to CR) at SW 01-20-27 W4M
- Public hearing: Henry/Pichurski site-specific amendment at SW 01-22-29 W4M
- Second/third reading of Bylaws 12/2023, 06/2023, 45/2023, 20/2022
- Setting utility rates and fees with 2023 budgetary requirements
Historical Committee
The Foothills County Historical Committee is meeting to discuss project updates on Mill City, the Okotoks Erratic, and the Old Macleod Trail Marker. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 8, 2023, and an updated action list. No new business items are listed.
- Project update on Mill City presented by Delilah Miller
- Project update on Okotoks Erratic presented by Alan Alger
- Project update on Old Macleod Trail Marker presented by Don Larson
- Review of Historical Committee minutes from May 8, 2023
- Review of Action List updated August 2023
Agricultural Service Board
The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review monthly activity reports for June through September 2023, discuss rental equipment options, and consider the 2024 capital budget and 5-year capital plan. The board will also evaluate ASB scholarship applications and receive a fieldman's update. The meeting includes several informational items, such as a position statement on agricultural extension and a letter regarding the Alberta Weed Control Act.
- Discussion of 2024 capital budget and 5-year capital plan
- Review of monthly activity reports for June, July, August, and September 2023
- Evaluation of ASB scholarship applications using a rating sheet
- Discussion of rental equipment options
- Informational items: ASB position statement on agricultural extension, Brazeau County letter re Alberta Weed Control Act, and ASB resolution report card
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws and planning items, including stop sign installation in Blackie, a speed limit change on 1085 Drive East, and two land redesignation public hearings. The agenda also includes a fire billing cap report, a grant partnership request from the Millarville Sports Association, and a letter to Alberta Transportation regarding Mill City.
- Stop Sign Installation - John Street and Alberta Avenue, Hamlet of Blackie - Bylaw 54/2023 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- Speed Limit Change - 1085 Drive East - Bylaw 53/2023 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- Public Hearing: Scott - NW 32-19-29 W4M - Amend (CR) at 10:00 a.m.
- Public Hearing: Herriman/Kohut - NW 34-18-01 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR) at 1:30 p.m.
- Foothills Fire Billing Cap Report
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal against the refusal of Development Permit 23D 124 for a Home Based Business Type III (Post-Frame Construction) on land owned by Dylan Boyd and Jilene Ruby. The board will also consider adopting minutes from previous meetings and postpone approval of the September 19, 2023 minutes.
- Appeal hearing for Development Permit 23D 124 – Home Based Business Type III (Post-Frame Construction) at Plan 0511331, Block D, Lot 6; Ptn. NE 19-20-28 W4M
- Adoption of minutes from August 8, 2023 and August 31, 2023 SDAB meetings
- Postponement of approval of September 19, 2023 minutes until next meeting
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on traffic safety measures, including a four-way stop in Blackie and a speed limit change on 1085 Drive East, and to hold public hearings on three land-use redesignation applications. The agenda also includes a development permit for Spruce Meadows and a request from Priddis Greens Community Association to be added as an insured party.
- Stop sign installation at John Street and Alberta Avenue, Hamlet of Blackie (4-way stop)
- Speed limit change on 1085 Drive East
- Public hearing: Dunn site-specific amendment (SW 36-19-04 W5M E1/2)
- Public hearing: Farkas redesignation from A to CR (SE 17-22-01 W5M)
- Public hearing: Killam/Callister redesignation from A-A to CR (SW 07-22-28 W4M)
Local Assessment Review Board
The Local Assessment Review Board will hear two specific assessment complaint cases. The board is reviewing documentation and disclosures related to the assessments of Roll #2204042540 and Roll #2129325130.
- Assessment complaint hearing for Johnson - Roll #2204042540
- Assessment complaint hearing for Sharma - Roll #2129325130
Local Assessment Review Board
The Foothills County Local Assessment Review Board will hear two complaints against property assessments for roll numbers 1829250010 (Edey) and 2104337540 (Villani/Nollet). The board will review complaint materials, disclosures, and rebuttals submitted by both complainants and the respondent (the municipality). No decisions are listed; the agenda is for the hearing of these two matters.
- 9:00 a.m. hearing for Edey complaint on roll #1829250010
- 10:30 a.m. hearing for Villani/Nollet complaint on roll #2104337540
- Review of 2023 Combined Assessment and Tax Notices for both properties
- Complainant and respondent disclosures and rebuttals included in agenda materials
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on two land redesignation applications (Atkins and Maynard) from Agricultural to Country Residential, and a fee bylaw amendment for Foothills Fire Department rates. The meeting also includes a confidential RCMP presentation, a request to amend a condition of Bylaw 33/2023, a new Direct Control District and redesignation for White Moose Farms, and an offer to purchase for Cayley lot sales. Several items will be discussed in confidential closed session.
- Public hearing: Atkins - NW 04-21-02 W5M - Redesignation from A to CR
- Public hearing: Fee Bylaw Amendment - Schedule I - Foothills Fire Department Rates and Fees
- Public hearing: Maynard - NE 21-20-02 W5M - Redesignation from A to CR
- Confidential closed session: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Presentation (FOIP s. 20)
- Cayley Lot Sales - Offer to Purchase
Foothills County_Okotoks IMC
The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including accepting the preliminary engagement summary and draft vision for the Joint Planning Area 3 Context Study, receiving the 2022 Master Shared Services Agreement annual report, and forwarding a recommendation to councils on placing a communications tower at the Cavalry FC Regional Fieldhouse. The committee will also go into closed session to discuss the regional water project update and the Friends of Champion Park Board.
- Accept preliminary summary of Phase 1 Engagement for Joint Planning Area 3 Context Study and endorse draft vision for public open house tentatively scheduled November 2, 2023
- Receive 2022 Master Cost Sharing Services Annual Report as information
- Forward recommendation to councils for approval of a communications tower location at Cavalry FC Regional Fieldhouse
- Receive discussion and letter to Minister of Transportation regarding Highway 2 and 338 Avenue intersection overpass and median closures
- Closed session items: Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project update (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(g)) and Friends of Champion Park Board (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(c))
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on three land-use redesignation applications, including a proposal from White Moose Farms Ltd. for a new Direct Control District. The agenda also includes a time extension request for a concrete plant development permit, proposed bylaw amendments for secondary suites and special events, and a subdivision request. Several items are procedural, such as approval of minutes and accounts.
- 10:00 a.m. public hearing: Simpson redesignation from A to CR (NE 20-18-29 W4M)
- 11:00 a.m. NRCB presentation on Rimrock Feeders
- 1:30 p.m. public hearing: White Moose Farms Ltd. redesignation from A to new DC (SE 26-22-03 W5M & SW/NW 25-22-03 W5M)
- Interstar Concrete Industries Inc. requests time extension and revised site plan for Development Permit 19D053 (NE 09-19-28 W4M)
- Proposed draft bylaw and land-use amendments for special events
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal against the refusal of Development Permit 23D 135 for a secondary suite (accessory, moved on) at Plan 1013400, Block 1, Lot 6; Ptn. NE 07-21-03 W5M. The board will also consider postponing approval of minutes from August 8 and August 31, 2023 meetings.
- Appeal hearing for Development Permit 23D 135 – secondary suite refusal
- Landowner: Judy Friesen; Appellants: Judy Friesen and Josh Friesen; Applicant: Township Planning + Design Inc.
- Postponement of minutes approval from August 8, 2023 meeting
- Postponement of minutes approval from August 31, 2023 meeting
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a capital purchase of CCTV surveillance equipment, a lease for Burby Hall, and three land redesignation applications. They will also hear a presentation from the Fish Creek Watershed Association and consider a sponsorship request from the Foothills Country Hospice Society. The agenda includes a confidential closed session for advice from officials.
- 2023 Capital Purchase - CCTV Surveillance Equipment
- Burby Hall Lease
- Neilson - SE 10-19-29 W4M - Redesignation (A to CR)
- Herriman / Kohut - SE 34-18-01 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR)
- Herriman / Kohut - NW 34-18-01 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR)
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on three land-use applications (an amendment and two redesignations), consider second and third readings of three bylaws, and review several subdivision approval requests. The agenda also includes routine items such as accounts, minutes, and committee reports, plus a confidential closed session for advice from officials.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Peterson/Winarti amendment (SW 15-20-29 W4M)
- Public hearings at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for Herriman/Kohut/Moffitt redesignations (SW and SE 33-18-01 W5M)
- Bylaw readings for Willows (Bylaw 05/2023), Reid/Coates (Bylaw 30/2023), and Emerson (Bylaw 52/2022)
- Subdivision requests for Willows, Reid/Coates, Emerson, and a time extension for Chouhan
- Accounts for September 6, 2023, to be approved
Sheep River Regional Utility Corp
The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp board will consider approving accounts payable for July and August 2023, review monthly water usage reports, and discuss an operations update. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and acceptance of previous meeting minutes.
- Accounts for approval - July 2023
- Accounts for approval - August 2023
- Operations update
- Monthly water usage reports (Treated vs Raw for June and July 2023)
- Statement of operating revenues and expenses - July 2023
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on several planning and municipal items, including road allowance purchases, development permits, subdivision requests, and funding requests from local organizations. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts and minutes, plus a confidential closed session.
- Public hearing: McLean request to purchase road allowance (SW 24-17-02 W5M)
- Public hearing: Miklos request to license road allowance (NW 10-21-02 W5M)
- Development permits: Teen Challenge special event (NW 36-22-03 W5M), Stuwe screened deck (E 24-20-29 W4M), Bieber telecom tower (NW 23-21-03 W5M)
- Bylaw readings: RME Ventures (SW/SE 09-19-28 W4M) and High Noon Ranch (NE 26-19-04 W5M)
- Funding requests: Red Deer Lake United Church cleanup grant, Priddis Community Association porta potty support
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is meeting to hear two appeals. The first concerns a stop order issued for unpermitted sea-can structures and commercial materials on a property. The second is an appeal against the refusal of a subdivision application. The board will also adopt minutes from its July 13, 2023 meeting.
- Stop order appeal: Seven sea-can structures and stockpiled commercial materials without a development permit (legal: Ptn. NE 26-22-04 W5M)
- Subdivision appeal: Refusal of application F2101-26SW (legal: Plan 7510979, Block A; Ptn. SW 26-21-01 W5M)
- Land and Property Rights Tribunal decision dated 2023-07-25 included in subdivision appeal file
- Written submissions from Frances Judson, Evans, and Mia Staysko
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets July 5, 2023, to decide on a maintenance management plan, stop sign installations at two intersections, and tender results for a sanitary replacement in Blackie. Several public hearings and planning items are on the agenda, including a land-use amendment and multiple subdivision requests.
- Stop sign installation at 434 Avenue East and 304 Street East, and at 434 Avenue East and 272 Street East
- Hamlet of Blackie – Mountain Avenue Sanitary Replacement tender results
- Kaphle/Wagle public hearing for land-use amendment (NW 17-18-28 W4M)
- Belcastro – Bylaw 59/2021 (2nd & 3rd reading) for NE 25-21-29 W4M
- Rescind Bylaw 51/2018 – Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society Lending Bylaw
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets June 28, 2023, to hold public hearings on three land-use bylaw amendments (Sargent, Campbell, and 2263582 Alberta Ltd.), consider second and third reading of solar power system amendments to Land Use Bylaw 60/2014, and discuss a request to remove a Provincial Education Requisition Credit write-off. The agenda also includes a driveway construction on a municipal road allowance and the 2022 Assessment Annual Report.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Sargent – SE 15-22-03 W5M – Amend (CR)
- Public hearing at 11:30 a.m. for Campbell – SW 05-21-29 W4M – Amend (CR) (adjourned from June 7, 2023)
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for 2263582 Alberta Ltd. – SE 27-20-29 W4M – Amendment to Green Haven Estates ASP and redesignation
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 32/2023 – Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendments for Solar Power Systems
- Request for removal of Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) write-off amount for Roll #1928269510
Foothills County_High River IMC
The Intermunicipal Committee will review previous meeting notes and discuss a Foothills County Waste Water Treatment Plant, requested by High River council representatives. A flood mitigation update and general municipal updates are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for advice from officials.
- Foothills County Waste Water Treatment Plant discussion
- Flood mitigation update
- General municipal updates
- Closed session for advice from officials
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets June 21, 2023, to consider public works, planning, and municipal items. Three public hearings are scheduled for land redesignation and amendment requests. Council will also discuss a maintenance plan, a driveway paving request, and several other planning and municipal matters.
- Public hearing: Indenbosch redesignation from A to CR (SE 18-19-01 W5M)
- Public hearing: MacKenzie amendment to CR (NE 25-18-29 W4M)
- Public hearing: Rocky Mountain Equipment Ventures redesignation from CR to BP (SE/SW 09-19-28 W4M)
- Request to acknowledge conservation easement (Krippl, multiple parcels)
- Cayley Phase II Subdivision lot sales purchase offer (Plan 0813068, Block 9, Lot 3)
Agricultural Service Board
The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review monthly activity reports, discuss moisture and drought conditions, consider a RALP promotion grant, and review correspondence regarding the pesticide lambda-cyhalothrin. The agenda also includes a new member introduction and a resolution report card.
- Moisture update and drought discussion
- 2023 Resolution Report Card review
- RALP Promotion Grant contract proposal
- Unit 825 and 826 dispersal discussion
- Correspondence from M.D. of Taber, Vulcan County, and Cypress County re: lambda-cyhalothrin
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings for two land-use redesignation applications (Ball and Dhanda), consider second and third reading of Bylaw 23/2023 for the Eldridge property, and discuss a letter of response to Elemental Energy's High River Solar Project. Other items include capital purchases for the Agricultural Services Shop, road oil surface requests, and a lease renewal for Aldersyde Hall.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Ball – NE 31-21-04 W5M – redesignation from A to CR
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for Dhanda – NW 33-21-29 W4M – amendment to CR
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 23/2023 for Eldridge – NW 11-19-29 W4M
- High River Solar Project – Elemental Energy – letter of response
- Aldersyde Hall – request for lease renewal
Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings on two land-use bylaw amendments and a redesignation, and consider a development permit for a kennel expansion. Other items include a request for a mailing address from the Blackie Community Association, a joint use and planning agreement, a driveway access request, and waste receptacles at Seaman Sports Park.
- 10:00 a.m. public hearing: Campbell - SW 05-21-29 W4M - Amend (CR)
- 1:30 p.m. public hearing: Csuhany/Pederson - SW 15-20-29 W4M - Amend (CR) and Redesignation (A to CR, PUL, MR)
- 1658065 Alberta Inc./Godley - NW 01-20-02 W5M - Development Permit 23D 050 for kennel expansion
- Joint Use and Planning Agreement - request motion of approval
- Seaman Sports Park waste receptacles
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to decide on the proposed adoption of the Heritage Crossing Area Structure Plan, which includes redesignation and site-specific amendments for land in NW 32-21-29 W4M. The council will also review revised site plans for two bylaws and consider a subdivision request. A sponsorship request from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is on the agenda, along with routine administrative items.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for 2291463 Alberta Ltd. - NW 32-21-29 W4M - Heritage Crossing ASP, redesignation (A and CR to RMF, RC, PUL, MLR, ER)
- D.1 - Martin - SW 16-21-02 W5M - Review Revised Site Plan - Bylaw 69/2021 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- D.2 - 2167184 Alberta Ltd./Alsip - SW 21-21-28 W4M - Review Revised Site Plan - Bylaw 47/2021 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- E.1 - Martin - SW 16-21-02 W5M - Request for Subdivision
- F.1 - Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Request for Sponsorship
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items including 2023 summer road bans, a redesignation application for 924637 Alberta Ltd., and second and third reading of Fire Board Bylaw 28/2023. The agenda also includes FCSS grant recommendations, a geotechnical study for Hawk's Landing irrigation, and a request to use a non-municipal road as driveway access. A public hearing is scheduled for the redesignation at 1:30 p.m.
- 2023 Summer Road Bans – staff report and weight order
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for 924637 Alberta Ltd. redesignation (A to CR, ER, PUL, MLR) on NW 14-21-29 W4M
- Fire Board Bylaw 28/2023 – second and third reading
- FCSS 2023 grant application recommendations
- Evans/Jones request to use non-municipal road as driveway access on NW 09-19-29 W4M
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on a land-use amendment and proposed changes to allow solar power systems. They will also consider second and third readings of a stop-sign bylaw and a borrowing bylaw for the Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant, along with several subdivision and development permit requests.
- Stop sign installation at 128 Street East and 338 Avenue East (Bylaw 24/2023, 2nd & 3rd reading)
- Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendments for solar power systems
- Borrowing bylaw for Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant
- Request to rename 79 Street East (Koltar)
- Nanton Marlins Swim Club sponsorship request
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal by Bruce and Catherine Klatt against the automatic refusal of Development Permit 23D 021 for a secondary suite accessory building. The board will also consider adoption of minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Appeal hearing for Development Permit 23D 021 for a Secondary Suite, Accessory at Plan 9010303, Block 2, Ptn. SE 20-22-03 W5M
- Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2023 and April 11, 2023 meetings
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will give second and third reading to the 2023 Mill Rate Bylaw, setting property tax rates for the year. Two public hearings are scheduled: a land-use redesignation from Agricultural to Country Residential for the Abolarin property, and a site-specific amendment for a greenhouse on the McArthur property. Council will also consider a speed-limit policy for county premises, a fire board bylaw, and a funding request from Sheep River Health Trust.
- 2023 Mill Rate Bylaw (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- Abolarin - SE 36-21-29 W4M - Redesignation from A to CR (public hearing at 10:00 a.m.)
- McArthur - SW 20-20-03 W5M - Site Specific Amendment for greenhouse (public hearing at 1:30 p.m.)
- Maximum Speed Limit - On County Premises Policy
- Sheep River Health Trust Avenue of Trees/Photos with Santa - Request for Support
Historical Committee
The Foothills County Historical Committee is meeting to review minutes from March 13, 2023, receive project updates on the Old Macleod Trail Marker and John Ware's Homestead site visit, and discuss the Caron Family Farm as new business. The agenda includes routine procedural items and no major decisions or public hearings.
- Old Macleod Trail Marker update presented by Don Larson
- John Ware's Homestead site visit update presented by Barb Castell
- Caron Family Farm discussion under new business
- Review of unadopted minutes from March 13, 2023
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on the 2023 mill rate bylaw and budget amendment, set utility rates and fees, and consider several capital equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a land redesignation, subdivision requests, and various community event requests.
- 2023 Mill Rate Bylaw and Budget Amendment
- Setting of Utility Rates and Fees
- High Noon Ranch Ltd. redesignation (A to CR) - NE 26-19-04 W5M
- Ice resurfacer replacement for Scott Seaman Sports Rink
- Stop sign installation at 128 Street East and 338 Avenue East
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on a capital equipment purchase for security cameras and door access control, hold a public hearing on a land redesignation in Eldridge, and consider subdivision and boundary adjustment requests. They will also review audit findings, FCSS grant recommendations, and enter a confidential closed session for legal and planning advice.
- 2023 Capital Equipment Purchase - Security Camera, Door Access Control System & 3-Year Software Subscription
- Public hearing: Eldridge - NW 11-19-29 W4M - Redesignation (A to INR)
- Derochie - NE 09-21-29 W4M - Bylaw 02/2022 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- Derochie - NE 09-21-29 W4M - Request for Subdivision
- McEwen - SE 21-21-03 W5M - Request for Boundary Adjustment
Sheep River Regional Utility Corp
The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board of Directors is meeting via videoconference to handle routine business: approving minutes, paying accounts, and receiving reports. They will review the 2022 financial audit, operations updates, monthly water usage, and an intake technical report. The board will also consider approving the Water Works Advisory Committee's terms of reference.
- Approval of accounts payable for February, March, and April 2023
- 2022 financial statement and audit letters presented by James Nakashima of Avail LLP
- Intake technical report presented by Harry Riva Cambrin
- Water Works Advisory Committee terms of reference for approval
- Monthly treated vs raw water usage reports for January, February, and March 2023
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets April 19, 2023, to conduct public hearings, consider several planning and subdivision items, and discuss municipal partnerships. Key items include a land redesignation application, a presentation from the Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission, and a confidential RCMP presentation.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for 1651993 Alberta Ltd. redesignation from A to CR on NE/NW 21-21-29 W4M
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. for Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission presentation on Telus NG 911 Agreement
- Confidential RCMP presentation at 2:30 p.m. (FOIP s. 20)
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 09/2023 for Mich-Len Holdings (SW/S 21-20-02 W5M) and Bylaw 07/2023 for Film Alberta Studios Inc./Osman (S 08-22-04 W5M)
- Request for deposit for 2024 Davisburg Columbarium and sponsorship request from Sheep River Health Trust
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and municipal items, including a revised site plan for a Martens property, preliminary hamlet survey results on secondary suites, a boundary amendment for Heritage Pointe, amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for commercial solar power, a request to approve a Municipal Reserve licence for an Eddy property, and the 2022 reserve transfer. The agenda also includes routine items such as accounts, minutes, and committee reports, as well as a confidential closed session.
- Martens - SW 26-20-29 W4M - Review Revised Site Plan - Bylaw 08/2022 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
- Preliminary Hamlet Survey Results - Secondary Suite Provisions in Foothills County
- Hamlet of Heritage Pointe - Boundary Amendment
- Amend Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 - Commercial Solar Power
- Eddy - SE 32-22-03 W5M - Request to Approve MR Licence
Council Meeting
The Council will review several public works items including spring road bans and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes multiple land redesignation hearings and various funding requests for community organizations.
- Stop sign installations at 306 Avenue East and 32 Street East (Bylaw 15/2023)
- Stop sign installations at 314 Avenue East and 32 Street East (Bylaw 16/2023)
- 2023 Spring Road Bans
- Redesignation hearing for Deguire: NE 14-18-29 W4M and NE/SE RY8
- Redesignation hearing for Smith: SE 24-20-29 W4M
Foothills County_Okotoks IMC
The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee will meet to receive updates on the Highway 2/338 Avenue interchange functional planning study and the regional water project. They will also discuss increasing Champion Park usage, a regional business licensing program, and amendments to the committee's terms of reference. The meeting includes a closed session for items under FOIP exceptions.
- Presentation and receipt of draft executive summary for Highway 2/338 Avenue interchange Functional Planning Study
- Update on Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project
- Motion to direct joint administrations to prepare a comprehensive events plan for Champion Park
- Motion to postpone regional business licensing program review to 2024
- Motion to approve amendments to Intermunicipal Committee Terms of Reference
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on two land-use redesignation requests: one for a property in SE 15-18-29 W4M (Evans) and another for a site-specific amendment in SE 26-21-01 W5M (Agashe). Council will also consider installing a ~465kW rooftop solar PV system at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink. Other items include subdivision requests, funding requests, and event invitations.
- 10:00 a.m. public hearing: Evans redesignation (A to CR) for SE 15-18-29 W4M
- 1:30 p.m. public hearing: Agashe site-specific amendment for animal units on a parcel in SE 26-21-01 W5M
- Installation of ~465kW rooftop solar PV system at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink
- Little New York Daze Association request for funding
- Wilson/Billehaug bylaw 54/2022 second and third reading and subdivision request
Historical Committee
The Foothills County Historical Committee is meeting to review the minutes from November 14, 2022, receive an update on the Old Macleod Trail project, and discuss a field trip to the Millarville Historical Site. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Old Macleod Trail project update presented by Don Larson
- Field trip to Millarville Historical Site presented by Barb Castell
- Review of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Action list updated from November 14, 2022
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting on March 8, 2023, to decide on several items including stop sign installations, land redesignations, and municipal reserve dedication. They will also discuss a workplace injury reporting policy and FCSS funding recommendations. The agenda includes public hearings for two redesignation applications.
- Bylaw 10/2023 (3rd reading) to replace yield signs with stop signs at 274 Avenue West and 48 Street West
- Stop sign installations at 306 Avenue East/32 Street East and 314 Avenue East/32 Street East
- Public hearing: Robinson redesignation (A to CR) at SE 17-20-01 W5M
- Public hearing: La Societe Franco-Canadienne redesignation (CR to REC) at NE 25-20-04 W5M
- Dedication of lands as municipal reserve at W 07-20-28 W4M / SE 07-20-28 W4M (Aldersyde)
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review activity reports and sponsorship requests. The board will consider a proposal for diesel exhaust fluid removal from equipment and ratify a nomination for the Farm Family of the Year.
- Ratification of Bull Ranches (Gerald and Sandra Bull and family) for the 2023 BMO Farm Family Awards
- Sponsorship requests from Ag For Life and Alberta Invasive Species Council
- ASB Equipment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Removal Proposal
- Funding request presentation from Laura Gibney, Manager Foothills Forage and Grazing Association
- Review of monthly activity reports for December 2022 and January 2023
Council Meeting
The Council is scheduled to hold public hearings regarding land use amendments for Gunnar Investments Inc. and Kastner. The agenda also includes a development permit review for Kanata Aviation Training Inc.
- Public hearing: Gunnar Investments Inc./Gunnarson to amend CR for 3 lots at NE 17-22-01 W5M
- Public hearing: Kastner redesignation and site specific amendment at NW 01-22-01 W5M
- Development Permit 22D 254 review for Kanata Aviation Training Inc. / Lowe at SW 19-18-28 W4M
- Discussion of the 2023 Kidney March scheduled for September 8-10, 2023
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing tender results for Aldersyde Truck Fill modifications and a proposal to replace yield signs with stop signs at 274 Avenue West and 48 Street West. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a land redesignation for the Sutherland property.
- Public hearing for Sutherland SE 28-20-03 W5M redesignation (A to CR)
- Tender results for Aldersyde Truck Fill Modifications
- Proposal to replace yield signs with stop signs at 274 Avenue West and 48 Street West
- Dedication of lands as Municipal Reserve in NW/NE 07-20-28 W4M
- Discussion on film industry impacts
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide on two land redesignation applications, capital equipment purchases, and several administrative items. The agenda includes public hearings for a redesignation near McGregor and another for Mich-Len Holdings, plus a closed session for confidential matters. Several items are routine approvals, such as accounts, minutes, and committee reports.
- Redesignation (A to CR) at SE 20-20-01W5M, McGregor
- Redesignation (A and CR to INR) at SW 21-20-02 W5M, Mich-Len Holdings
- Purchase of commercial grade flooring for Agricultural Services Office
- 2023 capital equipment purchase: belly dump gravel trailer, skid steer replacement, new side dump trailer
- Request for sponsorship from Millarville School for Spring Round Up
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Development Appeal Board is meeting to review a specific development permit refusal. The board will hear an appeal from landowners regarding the use of storage containers on their property.
- Appeal of Development Permit 21D 260 regarding four sea-cans for personal use storage (Plan 0612786, Block D, Lot 3, Ptn. NE 16-21-29 W4M)
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to decide several planning and municipal items, including a speed limit change on 40 Street West, site-specific land use amendments, subdivision requests, and the 2023 SRRUC budget. Public hearings are scheduled for two land use applications. The agenda also includes routine items like accounts, minutes, and committee reports.
- Speed limit change on 40 Street West (Bylaw 04/2023, 3rd reading)
- Public hearing: Osman site-specific amendment for oversized private arena (S 08-22-04 W5M)
- Public hearing: Brown redesignation and amendment (NW/SW 26-21-28 W4M)
- King subdivision request and bylaw 50/2022 (SW 35-21-03 W5M)
- 2023 SRRUC budget presented for approval
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council is meeting to consider a GPS software upgrade, hold public hearings on a land redesignation and a planned biodigester facility, and address a subdivision time extension request. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts, minutes, and committee reports.
- GPS Software System Upgrade - Titan GPS quotation
- Public hearing: Willows - SE 30-17-01 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR)
- Public hearing: Rimrock Renewables LP - planned biodigester facility at NW & SW 05-19-29 W4M and NE & SE 06-19-29 W4M
- Subdivision time extension request: Owusu, Mezei & Wilson - NW/SW 32-19-29 W4M
- Accounts for January 25, 2023
Sheep River Regional Utility Corp
The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp board meets to elect officers, approve minutes and accounts, and review the 2023 budget, water supply and plant output, operations, and monthly water usage reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed beyond standard approvals.
- Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
- Approval of accounts for November and December 2022
- 2023 budget review
- Water supply analysis and plant output update
- Monthly water usage reports for November and December 2022
Council Meeting
Foothills County Council meets to consider several planning items, including three public hearings on land redesignations, time extension requests, and municipal matters such as a water treatment plant name change and a request for proposals. The agenda also includes a confidential closed session and routine administrative items.
- Public hearing: Cooper - S 19-17-28 W4M - Redesignation (A to RC and CR)
- Public hearing: Orr - SE 14-21-01 W5M - Amend (CR)
- Public hearing: Limpert - W 34-20-01 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR)
- Request for name change - Fish Creek Water Treatment Plant
- Aldersyde Waste Water Treatment Plant - Request for Proposals
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Foothills County Development Appeal Board will hear two appeals against refused development permits. The first concerns a relaxation of setbacks and a sea-can for personal use; the second involves a single-family dwelling with attached garage in a flood hazard overlay district. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.
- Appeal 22D 210: refusal of setback relaxation and one sea-can for personal use (Ouimet)
- Appeal 22D 104: refusal of single-family dwelling with attached garage in flood hazard overlay (Alm/Shearer)
- Adoption of minutes from November 15 and November 29, 2022