Kneehill County public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Kneehill County Council will consider adopting the 2025 operating and capital budget, including grant and reserve transfers. Several bylaws are up for decisions: road closure on Railway Ave in the ex-hamlet of Allingham, cancellation of a public hearing for Bylaw 1910, and approval of electoral boundaries (Bylaw 1908). Council will also vote on extension agreements for fire services, transfer stations, and other municipal services with the Village of Carbon, Village of Linden, and Town of Trochu. Other items include appointments to the Agricultural Service Board and a returning officer for the 2025 election.
- 2025 Budget Adoption (operating, capital, and forecasts)
- Bylaw 1906: Road Closure – Railway Ave within Ex-Hamlet of Allingham
- Bylaw 1908: Electoral Boundaries and Council Composition
- Extension agreements with Village of Carbon, Village of Linden, and Town of Trochu for fire/transfer station services
- Non-County Water Connection request for Acme Golf Course
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider additional information on the 2025 budget, including a presentation. They will also approve the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting and may enter a closed session. No other substantive items are listed.
- 2025 Budget – Additional Information (with two PDF attachments)
- Approval of November 19, 2024 COW meeting minutes
- Closed session (topic not specified)
Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1905, the draft Municipal Development Plan, at 1:00 p.m. They will also receive the 2025 budget audit service plan and continue budget deliberations. Other business includes first reading of Bylaw 1910 to redesignate land from Agricultural to Light Industrial, adoption of an Election Bylaw, and a letter of support for Horseshoe Canyon Campground and Cabins.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 1905 – Draft Municipal Development Plan (1:00 p.m.)
- Presentation of 2025 Audit Service Plan by MNP auditors
- 2025 Budget – responses to questions and deliberations
- Bylaw 1910 – redesignation of SW 29-31-24 W4 from Agricultural to Light Industrial
- Bylaw 1909 – Election Bylaw
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a Community Aggregate Payment Levy and road use agreements. The body will also review policies regarding grader gravel services and dirt trail road allowances, and discuss the impact of Bill 20.
- Community Aggregate Payment Levy and associated ByLaw
- Road Use Agreement discussion
- Policy 13-2 Grader Gravel Services review
- Policy 13-36 Maintenance of Dirt Trail Road Allowances review
- Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Council Meeting
Kneehill County Council will discuss and potentially decide on the 2025 budget following question responses and deliberations. The agenda also includes a discussion on municipal participation in the Lone Butte Solar Project, with related documents such as specific concerns and a proposed land-use bylaw amendment. Additional items include reviewing policies on commercial dust control and seeding roadsides, and considering an extension agreement with the Town of Three Hills.
- 2025 budget deliberations with question responses and presentations
- Municipal participation in the Lone Butte Solar Project
- Review of Policy 13-1 Commercial Dust Control and Policy 13-25 Seeding Roadsides
- Economic Development Plan 2024–2027
- Town of Three Hills extension agreement for fire services and recreational operations
Organizational Meeting
The council is meeting to establish its internal structure and leadership for the upcoming term. Key actions include electing the Reeve and Deputy Reeve and appointing members to various boards and committees. The body will also set the 2025 meeting schedules for council and several commissions.
- Election of Reeve
- Election of Deputy Reeve
- Establishment of Municipal Office
- Setting 2025 meeting dates for Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, Agricultural Service Board, and Municipal Planning Commission
- Appointments to 21 boards and committees, including the Police Advisory Committee and Kneehill Housing Corporation
Council Meeting
Council will review the 2025 core operating budget and a forecast for 2026-2028. The meeting includes discussions on solar project participation, community grants, and updates to county policies.
- 2025 Budget – Core Operating and 2026-2028 forecast
- Municipal participation in Lone Butte Solar Project
- Round Two 2024 Community Grants
- Policy 13-10 (Mailboxes) and Policy 13-6-7 (Gravel Stockpile Leases) reviews
- Disposal options for fire engines
Committee of the Whole
The Kneehill County Committee of the Whole will review the Economic Development Plan and consider a delegation from Kneehill Adult Learning regarding a community grant. The meeting also includes a discussion on a youth scholarship idea and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of Economic Development Plan documents
- Delegation from Kneehill Adult Learning for community grant
- Discussion on youth scholarship ideas
- Approval of September 17, 2024, Committee of the Whole minutes
- Closed session regarding Intergovernmental Relations
Council Meeting
Kneehill County Council will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and related projects, consider cancellations of 2024 tax accounts, and vote on the appointment of external auditors. The meeting also includes a grant application for a regional SCADA master plan and a review of the Draft Municipal Development Plan under Bylaw 1905. These items are presented for council decision or further discussion.
- 2025 Budget – Setting the Stage and Proposed Projects
- 2024 Tax Account Cancellations
- Appointment of County External Auditors
- ACP Grant Application – Regional SCADA Master Plan
- Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan
Council Meeting
The council will consider the 2025 Capital Equipment Plan and related presentations. Items include a wastewater project for the Hamlet of Huxley, a policy review for Texas Gate (13‑29), and a grant request for Wimborne Community Hall. The meeting also covers annual tax cancellations and updates from legislative services.
- 2025 Capital Equipment Plan presentation (RFD and CEP documents)
- Hamlet of Huxley Wastewater project
- Policy Review 13‑29 Texas Gates
- Wimborne Community Hall request and Rural Community Hall Capital Grant
- 2024 Annual Tax Cancellations
Committee of the Whole
The Kneehill County Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting on September 17, 2024. It will present the 2025 Capital Equipment Plan, review the draft Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 1905), and discuss the Economic Development Plan. No decisions are indicated; the items are for presentation and discussion.
- 2025 Capital Equipment Plan Presentation
- Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan review
- Economic Development Plan discussion
Council Meeting
Kneehill County Council will hear delegations, consider public hearings for road closures and zoning changes, and review bylaws regarding unsightly premises and electoral boundaries.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1906 for Railway Ave road closure
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 1907 for DC5 to Agriculture zoning
- Third Reading: Bylaw 1904 for Agriculture to Recreation zoning
- Third Reading: Bylaw 1903 Unsightly Premises Bylaw
- Third Reading: Bylaw 1908 Electoral Boundaries and Council Composition
Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use changes, including a public hearing for a redesignation from agriculture to recreation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a water allocation request from the Village of Acme and a follow-up on a request from Badlands Recreation Development Corp.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw #1902 Redesignation – Agriculture to Recreation
- Bylaw #1900 Second and Third Reading: Redesignation Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial
- Village of Acme Request for Water Allocation
- Follow-Up to Request from Badlands Recreation Development Corp.
- Delegation: Prairie College & Mission Aviation Fellowship of Canada
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several draft documents including an Unsightly Premises Bylaw and a 2024 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the Economic Development Plan 2024-27 and an AUC decision regarding Three Hills Solar Power Corp.
- Unsightly Premises Bylaw Draft 2
- 2024 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
- Economic Development Plan 2024-27 Draft
- AUC Decision re Three Hills Solar Power Corp.
Council Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Land Use Bylaw amendment for Local Rural Commercial zoning. The meeting also includes an annual report delegation from Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services and a review of the County Credit and Fuel Cards policy.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw #1900 Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Local Rural Commercial
- Delegation: Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Annual Report
- Century Farm Award Presentation: Sept Farm
- Policy Review: #16-12 County Credit and Fuel Cards
- Policy Review: #16-6 Additional Named Insured Policy
Council Meeting
The Council will review delegations regarding the Kneehill Housing Corporation and Accurate Assessment 2024. The agenda includes discussions on fluoride reduction in the Hamlet of Wimborne, land use redesignations, and budget guidelines.
- Bylaw 1902: Redesignation from Agriculture to Recreation
- Town of Trochu Senior’s Living Complex Borrowing Bylaw
- Capital Equipment Plan Pre-authorization for a snowplow
- Hamlet of Wimborne naturally occurring fluoride reduction
- Open Farm Days community event funding request
Committee of the Whole
The Kneehill County Committee of the Whole will meet on May 21, 2024, to discuss several policy revisions. The agenda includes reviews of mailbox policies and gravel stockpile lease templates. Members will also examine a draft bylaw regarding unsightly premises.
- Review of Policy 13.10 Mailboxes
- Review of Policy 13.6.7 Gravel Stockpile Leases
- Discussion of Unsightly Premises Draft Bylaw
Council Meeting
The council will consider multiple land use bylaw amendments and a proposal for a road closure. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Hamlet of Huxley wastewater study and reports from community delegations.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendments (Bylaws 1895, 1896, and 1900)
- Road Closure Bylaw 1870 for an undeveloped road allowance
- Hamlet of Huxley wastewater study
- Local Improvement Bylaw 1901 amendments
- FCSS Community Coach annual report delegation
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Council Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding Bylaw 1895 and 1896 land use amendments for DC7 and DC8. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2024 tax rate bylaw and the Hamlet of Huxley wastewater study. Additionally, council will discuss 2024 dust suppression rates.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw 1895 & 1896 Land Use Bylaw Amendments
- Review of 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
- Hamlet of Huxley Wastewater Study
- 2024 Dust Suppression Rates
- Request from Badlands Recreation Development Corp.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a vegetation cutting request and service level review. The meeting also includes an update on enterprise vehicle leasing and a delegation from the Alberta Utilities Commission.
- Vegetation Cutting Request and Service Level Review
- Enterprise Vehicle Leasing Update
- Delegation: Alberta Utilities Commission
Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and its impact on assessments. The meeting includes a delegation from the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association and discussions regarding community grants and agricultural economic outlooks.
- 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
- 2024 Assessment and Tax Rate Impact
- Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association delegation
- Community Grants Round One 2024
- Economic Outlook: Agriculture 2024
Council Meeting
The Council will review several items including land use bylaw amendments and a delegation regarding wind concerns. The meeting also includes reports on 2023 budget results and 2024 ratepayer impacts.
- Bylaw 1895 & 1896 Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Direct Control
- Wind Concerns Kneehill County delegation by Kelly Tainsh
- Annual Appointment of Fire Guardians
- 2023 Q4 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget Results
- Trochu Flower, Baking and Photography Show Sponsorship
Council Meeting
The Council will review a delegation from the RCMP regarding community priorities. Discussion items include the Huxley Streetlighting Upgrade and various youth event sponsorships.
- Huxley Streetlighting Upgrade
- RCMP Delegation: Three Hills, Olds, Beiseker & Drumheller RCMP
- Youth Event Sponsorship: Kneehill 4-H District
- Growing Kneehill 2024 Events
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council Meeting
The meeting includes delegations from Kevin Niemi and the Trochu Housing Corporation. Council will also review updates to cemetery grant funding, cemetery, and parks drone policies. An RCMP quarterly report is scheduled for presentation.
- Trochu Housing Corporation loan guarantee bylaw discussion
- Updates to Cemetery Grant Funding and Cemetery policies
- Update to Parks Drone Policy
- RCMP Quarterly and Protective Services Report
- Delegation from Kevin Niemi
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss wastewater in the Hamlet of Huxley and proposed streetlighting upgrades. The meeting also includes a review of the Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan and follow-up regarding the Unsightly Premises Bylaw.
- Hamlet of Huxley wastewater discussion
- Huxley streetlighting upgrade assessment
- Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan discussion
- Unsightly Premises Process and Bylaw follow up
Council Meeting
The council will conduct a public hearing for Bylaw 1894 to redesignate land from Agriculture to Light Industrial District. The meeting also includes a third reading for Bylaw 1889 regarding solar and wind setbacks.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 1894 (Agriculture to Light Industrial redesignation)
- Third reading of Bylaw 1889 regarding solar and wind setbacks
- Wimborne Community Centre Rural Community Hall Capital Grant application
- Subdivision extension requests for KNE190128, KNE190129, KNE190130, and KNE190131
- Policy update regarding haying on County Road Allowances
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1808. The agenda also includes discussions on growing Kneehill event options, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and a resolution regarding renewable energy and grid stability.
- Bylaw 1889 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1808 discussion
- Renewable Energy and Grid Stability resolution proposal
- Growing Kneehill event options discussion
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) presentation
Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2024 Master Rates Bylaw and a land use redesignation for SE 24-28-24 W4. The meeting also includes a delegation presentation from STARS Air Ambulance.
- Bylaw 1894: Redesignation for SE 24-28-24 W4
- Master Rates Bylaw #1893
- STARS Air Ambulance delegation presentation
- Tourism Advocacy Summit 2024