County of St. Paul No. 19 public meetings in 2021

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss reports, and consider new business including the 2022 interim municipal budget, the 2022 County Library Board budget, and a tree removal agreement for Upper Mann Lake (Fisherman's Cove). The meeting is open to the public and live-streamed.

• 2022 Interim Municipal Budget
• 2022 County Library Board Budget
• Tree Removal Agreement - Upper Mann Lake (Fisherman's Cove) Plan 8222114 Block 2, Lot 10MR
• Approval of November 30, 2021 Public Works Minutes

The Public Works meeting approved the 2022 interim municipal budget with $33,406,591 in revenues and $28,255,564 in operations expenditures, along with a $115,954.82 contribution to the County Library Board. A tree removal agreement was also approved for a property at Fisherman's Cove. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 interim municipal budget with $33,406,591 revenues and $28,255,564 operations expenditures
• Approved $115,954.82 contribution to County Library Board for 2022 budget
• Approved tree removal agreement for deadfall at Upper Mann Lake (Fisherman's Cove) with bylaw officer assessment

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on December 14, 2021, includes a public hearing for Bylaw 2021-21, several delegation presentations, and numerous new business items. Council will consider various bylaws, including borrowing, fee schedule, elections procedures, and land regulation, as well as a proposed water rate decrease and recreational facility grants. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports.

• Public Hearing Bylaw 2021-21 at 1:00 p.m.
• Elk Point/St. Paul Regional Water Commission - Water Rate Decrease 2022
• Bylaw 2021-27 - Borrowing Bylaw - Master Card Account
• Bylaw 2021-28 - Borrowing Bylaw - Current Expenditures
• Bylaw 2021-25 Fee Schedule

Council approved several bylaws including borrowing bylaws, elections procedures, municipal land regulation, and a fee schedule with rate increases for gravel, sand, and salt. It also approved recreation grants, a skating rink in Ashmont, and denied FCM and LICA memberships. The meeting included a public hearing with no submissions.

• Approved GO East RTO 2022 membership renewal ($1,500)
• Denied FCM 2022-2023 membership renewal ($1,860.55)
• Approved ABMA membership
• Denied LICA membership
• Decreased Elk Point/St. Paul water rate to $1.03 (Jan 2022 billing)
• Approved Ashmont skating rink on county lot (4126-1st Ave)
• Approved Elk Point recreation grants: $25,000 Curling Club, $40,000 A.G. Ross Arena, $10,000 C.G. Baker Arena
• Approved rate increases: gravel to $36.50/tonne, sand to $25.50/tonne, salt to $119/tonne

Agricultural Service Board

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Agricultural Service Board meeting on December 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Agricultural Service Board approved the minutes from its March 25, 2021 meeting and accepted the agenda with additions. The board heard a delegation from LARA on its programs and research. Several items were discussed, including drainage on private land, fall spraying, and mowing, with actions assigned to staff for further investigation.

• Adopted the March 25, 2021, Agricultural Service Board meeting minutes as presented.
• Accepted the agenda for the November 25, 2021, meeting with additions for drainage on private lands and a town hall meeting.
• Directed staff to gather information on jurisdiction for drainage on private land and consider amending the Land Use Bylaw.
• Directed staff to look into lower-cost chemicals for fall spraying and include tree regrowth.
• Directed staff to compare costs of contracting out a portion of the additional 500 miles of road mowing.
• Discussed staggering capital purchases for equipment totaling $112,969.
• Discussed fee schedule changes, including removing the Tree Planter and Mulcher and setting all trap deposits at $200.
• Discussed changes to the Clubroot Policy, including pulling 50 plants for initial survey and 200 for incidence tests.

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business items including a streetlight request, meeting requests, board appointments, insurance, grant support letters, and staff-related matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions detailed in the agenda text.

• Crestview Intersection Streetlight Request - NW 14-57-10-W4
• Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Meeting Request
• Property Insurance for Additional Named Insureds
• FCSS - New Horizons for Seniors Programs Grant - Letter of Support
• St. Paul and District Arts Foundation - Letter of Support - Civil Society Fund Grant Application

Council rescinded a prior motion to apply for a STIP grant for the Frog Creek bridge, as inspection showed replacement is not needed for 5-7 years. They also approved a $39,170.38 insurance surcharge for additional named insureds, appointed community members to various committees, and tabled a water bill inquiry for empty lots. Several other routine items were approved, including a streetlight installation and a $50 meat voucher for staff.

• Rescinded motion CM20211109.1032 to submit STIP grant application for Frog Creek bridge (SW-17-56-3W4) after inspection showed replacement not needed for 5-7 years.
• Approved paying $39,170.38 surcharge for additional named insureds for 2021-22 insurance year, funded from Community Reserve Fund.
• Appointed community members to committees including Aggregate Levy, Cemetery, FCSS, and others by secret ballot or acclamation.
• Approved installing a streetlight on Pole# 570343 in NW 15-57-10-W4 to improve lighting at Crestview intersection.
• Approved providing a letter of support to FCSS for New Horizons for Seniors grant application.
• Approved providing a letter of support in principle to St. Paul Arts Foundation for Civil Society fund grant.
• Approved donating one camping voucher (3 nights, est. $100) to St. Paul Chamber of Commerce for auction.
• Tabled water bill inquiry for Ashmont, Lottie Lake & Mann Lake empty lots for more information.

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on November 9, 2021, includes routine approvals of minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports, plus a closed session. Council will hear an RCMP detachment update, consider ratifying several letters and requests, and discuss new business items such as grant applications, a license agreement, land sales, and equipment purchases.

• Re-appointment for Joint Fire Committee and fire call reconsideration request
• Elk Point RCMP Staff Sergeant David Henry detachment update at 11:00 a.m.
• Ratify letter of support for Fort George and Buckingham House Digital Museums Canada grant application
• Bylaw 2021-19 license agreement for NE 29-55-8-W4 and NW 28-55-8-W4
• 2022 grader purchase and Elk Point Fire Department brush/light rescue apparatus

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council approved several actions, including joint applications for Alberta Community Partnership grants for regional projects, the purchase of two 14M graders and a brush/light rescue apparatus for the Elk Point Fire Department, and a $7,000 cost for brushing RR 105 after a cost-share motion was defeated. Council also ratified several prior decisions, including a gravel donation and a letter of support, and gave readings to bylaws for a road closure and a license agreement.

• Approved joint ACP grant applications for ortho photos, tourism strategy, airport ASP, and regional services study
• Approved purchase of two 14M graders from 2022 capital budget
• Approved tender for Elk Point Fire Department brush/light rescue apparatus
• Approved $7,000 County-funded brushing of RR 105 (cost-share motion defeated)
• Ratified 25T gravel donation to St. Vincent Community Association valued at $375
• Ratified letter of support for Fort George and Buckingham House grant application
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-21 for road closure on TWP 622
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2021-19 for road allowance license

Council Meeting 1

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Council Meeting contains no substantive items — only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.

Agricultural Service Board

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Agricultural Service Board meeting contains no substantive items—only embedded content placeholders and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Organizational Meeting

The County of St. Paul No. 19 held its organizational meeting, swearing in council and appointing Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve. Council made numerous committee appointments, discontinued the Safety Codes Act and Parks committees, and reduced council base salaries by 10% effective immediately.

• Appointed Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve for one-year term
• Appointed all council to Agricultural Services Board and Public Works Committee
• Discontinued Safety Codes Act Committee and Parks Committee
• Reduced base council salaries by 10% effective immediately
• Appointed Brownlee LLP, Reynolds Mirth Richard & Farmer LLP, and Shores Jardine LLP as legal advisors for one-year term
• Tabled appointment to Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism Committee
• Continued regular council meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
• Appointed Reeve Ockerman or Deputy Reeve Fodness and CAO Kitz as signing officers

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on October 12, 2021, includes public hearings for Bylaw 2021-13 (Land Use Bylaw) and Bylaw 2021-14 (Municipal Development Plan), plus a delegation from the Labrecque Backlot Marina Association. Council will also consider several new bylaws, policies, and operational reports, along with routine items like minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports.

• Public hearing 11:00 a.m. for Bylaw 2021-13 Land Use Bylaw
• Public hearing 11:15 a.m. for Bylaw 2021-14 Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 2020-36 road cancellation between NE and NW 5-58-10-W4
• Request for water on Lot 1, Blk 2, 193TR NW 25-59-11-W4, Upper Mann Lake
• Request to license undeveloped road allowance between NE 29-55-8-W4 and NW 28-55-8-W4

Council gave final readings to the new Land Use Bylaw 2021-13 and Municipal Development Plan 2021-14 after public hearings with no submissions. It also approved a crushing agreement with Mantle Group for up to 40,000 tonnes, awarded a $50,000 contract for a Long-Term Financial Plan, and passed several new bylaws and policies.

• Adopted Land Use Bylaw 2021-13 (third reading)
• Adopted Municipal Development Plan 2021-14 (third reading)
• Approved crushing agreement with Mantle Group for up to 40,000T
• Awarded $50,000 Long-Term Financial Plan contract to Urban Systems
• Approved sale of six used trucks to Enterprise for ~$111,000
• Approved Labrecque Backlot Marina Association use of RR111 road allowance
• Adopted Meeting Procedure Bylaw 2021-15 (third reading)
• Adopted Non-Profit Tax Exemption Bylaw 2021-16 (third reading)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting on September 28, 2021, will consider several new business items, including changing a polling station for the 2021 fall municipal election, a peace officer services agreement with the Town of St. Paul, a grant application, and 2022 strategic plans. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a closed session, and reports from directors.

• Change Division 5 polling station from St. Vincent to Boscombe for 2021 Fall Municipal Election
• Peace Officer Services Agreement between Town of St. Paul and County of St. Paul
• Labour Market Partnership (LMP) Grant Application and Support
• Elk Point & District Curling Society - Successful CFEP Application
• 2022 Strategic Plans

The County of St. Paul No. 19 approved its 2022 Overarching Strategic Plan and several operational plans, including Public Works and Community Services, at the September 28, 2021 Public Works meeting. Council also denied a donation request from the St. Paul Boys and Girls Club, moved a polling station for the fall election, and entered into a peace officer services agreement with the Town of St. Paul. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Overarching Strategic Plan
• Approved 2022 Administration Operational Plan
• Approved 2022 Communications Operational Plan
• Approved 2022 Community Services Operational Plan as amended
• Approved 2022 FCSS County of St. Paul and Elk Point Operational Plan
• Approved 2022 Public Works Operational Plan as amended
• Denied St. Paul Boys and Girls Club donation request
• Moved Division 5 polling station from St. Vincent to Boscombe Hall

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on September 14, 2021, includes routine items like minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports, plus several new business items. Key decisions include three bylaws (fire protection services, land use, and municipal development plan), a joint capital and operating agreement with the Town of Elk Point for a waste transfer/recycling station and landfill, and multiple donation requests. The agenda also includes delegations from the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club and a resident concerned about quad activity at Lottie Lake.

• Bylaw 2021-12 Fire Protection Services
• Bylaw 2021-13 Land Use Bylaw (LUB)
• Bylaw 2021-14 Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
• Town of Elk Point - Waste Transfer/Recycling Station and Landfill Joint Capital and Operating Agreement
• Request to License Undeveloped Road Allowance between SE 17-60-11-W4 and SW 16-60-11-W4

Council approved a lease agreement with the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club for cross-country skiing at Westcove for the 2021-2022 season, and gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-12 (Fire Protection Services). They also approved several new policies, including social media, diversity, and film-friendly community policies, and denied a request for a councillor to attend a symposium. A donation request was tabled for more information.

• Approved lease with Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club for Westcove skiing (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2021-12 Fire Protection Services (carried)
• Denied Councillor Amyotte's request to attend Community Futures Symposium (defeated)
• Approved $3,234 contribution to North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (carried)
• Tabled St. Paul Boys and Girls Club donation for more info (carried)
• Approved $100 donation to My Luv Pak Ltd. Elk Point Branch (carried)
• Approved HR-23 Social Media Policy, rescinded ADM-29 (carried)
• Approved HR-5 Diversity and Inclusion Policy (carried)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee meets to approve minutes, discuss business arising, and receive reports from the Directors of Public Works and Community Services. New business includes a tax cancellation for a Valley Service property, attendance at two conferences, a request to pasture a road allowance, and opening bids for equipment for sale by tender. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Cancel remaining taxes on Valley Service Property Blk 1, 7721244 NW 26-56-5-W4; 1.84 Acres, Roll # 5626504
• Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) 2021 Conference September 29 - October 1 - Banff
• Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) 2021 Conference October 28-30 - Lake Louise
• Request to Pasture Road Allowance - Range Road 81 - North of Township Rd 561B
• Equipment Items for Sale by Tender - Opening of Bids

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved several routine items, including minutes, agenda additions, and reports. The main decision was awarding bids for surplus equipment to the highest bidders, with many lots sold and some receiving no bids. Council also approved staff conference attendance, a temporary grazing agreement, and a tax cancellation.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 Public Works meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda with additions for delegation request and wastewater plant grand opening (carried)
• Cancelled remaining taxes of $2,058.85 on Valley Service Property (carried)
• Approved staff attendance at RCA 2021 Conference in Banff (carried)
• Approved one councillor to attend ARPA 2021 Conference in Lake Louise (carried)
• Approved temporary grazing license for Cole Dodgson on Range Road 81 (carried)
• Awarded surplus equipment bids to highest bidders, including $9,100 for Degleman mower and $7,500 for Dodge 3500 (carried)
• Approved Reeve to attend wastewater plant grand opening and raise Highway 881 concerns with Minister (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable. They will also discuss several new business items, such as a tax incentive bylaw, a gravel levy committee, and multiple human resource policy updates. A delegation will present on the Buffalo Trail North Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan.

• Bylaw 2021-10 - Tax Incentive Bylaw
• Terms of Reference for County of St. Paul Gravel Levy Committee
• Renewal of Sub Lease Agreement for Eco Centre Facility for FCSS - Town of Elk Point
• Request for Reduced Speed Limit on Township Road 582
• 2021 Federal Gas Tax Funding

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council held its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, and made several decisions. They gave third reading to Bylaw 2021-10, a Tax Incentive Bylaw, and approved multiple land sales, including properties in Heinsburg, Riverview, and Upper Mann Lake. The Council also approved various policies, including a new Code of Conduct, and denied a request for a speed limit reduction on Township Road 582.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-10, Tax Incentive Bylaw, third reading (unanimous)
• Accepted offer to purchase Upper Mann Lake property (Lot 1, Blk 2, 193TR NW 25-59-11-W4) from Robert Dach for $26,000
• Accepted offer to purchase Heinsburg property (Lot 1-4, Blk 2, 4950EO NW 22-55-4-W4) from Merle Hedrick for $1,800
• Accepted offer to purchase Riverview property (Blk 1, 7721244 NW 26-56-5-W4) from Merle Hedrick for $18,000, subject to legal opinion
• Denied bid for Ashmont property (Lot 19, Blk 1, 1379CL SW 27-59-11-W4) from Merle Hedrick for $1,500
• Denied request for speed limit reduction on Township Road 582
• Approved installation of 'Children at Play' signs on TWP RD 584
• Approved HR-36 Code of Conduct, Ethics and Conflict of Interest policy

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee meets to approve minutes, consider an amendment to a land offer motion, and discuss multiple new business items including an agriculture disaster declaration, a cold mix plant tender, equipment sales, and resident requests. The agenda is largely routine with several items for discussion or decision.

• Amendment of motion for invitation of offers for land
• Agriculture disaster declaration
• Invitation to tender for cold mix plant
• Equipment items for sale via closed bid
• Buried Glass Inc. agreement for access to municipal rights of way (Project # SP-SL-ER Extension)

The County of St. Paul No. 19 declared a local State of Agricultural Disaster due to drought conditions, and will notify provincial and federal governments to request a disaster recovery program. Council also approved several contracts, including the sale of a cold mix plant and bridge construction awards, and denied a request for speed bumps in a subdivision.

• Declared local State of Agricultural Disaster due to drought (carried)
• Approved sale of 1982 Pioneer Cold Mix Plant to Black Track Paving for $525,000 (carried)
• Awarded Bridge File 77649 contract to In-Line Contracting Partnership for $304,000 (carried)
• Awarded Bridge File 8786 contract to Boss Bridgeworks Inc. for $408,225 (carried)
• Denied request for speed bumps in Floatingstone subdivision (carried)
• Approved speed limit sign at Crestview Beach for 2021 season (carried)
• Tabled decision on purchasing Lot 5 south of County Shop (carried)
• Approved agreement with Buried Glass Inc. for fiber network access (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a closed session, and a wide range of new business. Key items include a proposed fee schedule bylaw, a fire services agreement with the Town of Elk Point, and several policy updates. The council will also hear a delegation about a highway intersection and consider multiple sponsorship and grant requests.

• Bylaw 2021-11 Fee Schedule Bylaw
• Fire Services Agreement with Town of Elk Point
• Delegation on HWY 881 South and HWY 646 intersection
• Tender for standing hay at SW 5-57-10-W4 (Former Lafond School Site)
• Request to purchase or lease undeveloped road right of way NE 29-55-W4 and NW 28-55-8-W4

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council approved a new Fee Schedule Bylaw 2021-11, which received all three readings. They also approved several new or amended human resources and development policies, including sick leave, vacation, short-term and long-term disability, remote working, and encroachment agreements. Additionally, they denied a fireworks request for Laurier Lake and directed administration to research an agricultural disaster declaration.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-11, Fee Schedule Bylaw, with all three readings.
• Approved HR-18 Sick Leave, HR-21 Vacation, HR-27 Short-Term Disability, HR-29 Long-Term Disability, HR-31 LAPP, HR-32 Remote Working, and DEV-7 Encroachment policies.
• Rescinded HR-23 Alternative Retirement Contribution Policy.
• Denied request from SkyArt Fireworks Inc. to discharge fireworks at Blue Bird Beach, Laurier Lake.
• Directed administration to research agricultural disaster declaration process and submit a letter of concern to the Agricultural Minister.
• Approved a $5,500 contribution to the St. Paul Municipal Seed Cleaning Association.
• Approved $500 each for U11A Boys Baseball and U16D Girls Fast-pitch teams for Provincials.
• Approved a $15,750 agreement with B-Line to unplug a culvert on TWP 562, bridge file 6575.

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works committee is meeting to review reports and address new business. The body will discuss specific land encroachment requests and a purchase for a washroom facility.

• Encroachment License Request - NE 22-56-11-W4, Lot 20, Block 1, Plan 8020711
• Floatingstone D Loop Washroom Purchase
• Request for Encroachment Agreement on Plan 193TR R7 Upper Mann Lake
• 21st Annual Alberta CARE Fall Conference 2021 in Bonnyville

The County of St. Paul No. 19 denied two encroachment requests, ordering the removal of a deck and a boathouse, and denied a speed limit change on RR82. It also approved a $14,000 washroom purchase for Floatingstone D Loop campsites and added St. Paul Beach to the grass mowing schedule.

• Denied encroachment license for NE 22-56-11-W4, Lot 20, Block 1, Plan 8020711; ordered deck removal.
• Denied encroachment agreement for boathouse at Upper Mann Lake (Plan 193TR); ordered removal and directed administration to investigate liability and structural integrity of stairs.
• Denied request to change speed limit from 80 km/hr to 50 km/hr on RR82 south of TWP 560.
• Approved purchase of outdoor washroom and tank for Floatingstone D Loop campsites, estimated $14,000, funded from Public Trust Reserve.
• Approved adding St. Paul Beach (SW 17-59-9-W4, Plan #527MC) to Public Works grass mowing schedule.
• Approved donation and delivery of 3/4 inch gravel to Elk Point Fire Hall, amount to be determined after inspection.
• Approved free use of Gazebo at Floatingstone Park for St. Paul Education's Together We're Better Mental Health Program on specified dates in August 2021.
• Approved attendance of Reeve Upham, Councillor Fodness, and Warren Leister at the 21st Annual Alberta CARE Fall Conference, September 8-10, 2021, in Bonnyville.

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will conduct public hearings regarding road closures and cancellations at Vincent Lake. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal bylaws, election procedures, and various gravel and funding requests.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2020-29 Vincent Lake Road Closure Pine Street
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2021-01 Partial Government Road Allowance Cancellation - Vincent Lake
• Littering Bylaw 2021-05, Penalties Bylaw 2021-06, and Election Procedures Bylaw 2021-09
• Requests for gravel from Whitney Lake United Church Bible Camp, Haying in the 30's, and Mallaig Baptist Church
• Request for annual contribution to Mann Lake Golf Course operating costs

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council held its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, and approved a series of routine and new business items. Key decisions included providing $1,200 grants to seven local non-profit organizations, donating gravel to three community groups, and awarding a hay-cutting tender. The Council also gave final reading to several new bylaws, including a Littering Bylaw, a Penalties Bylaw, and an Election Procedures Bylaw, and approved an advance poll for the 2021 municipal election.

• Approved $1,200 grants to seven non-profits (Mallaig & District Ag Society, Legion branches, etc.)
• Ratified fiber network agreements with Buried Glass Inc. (MCSnet) for two projects
• Donated 120T of gravel to Whitney Lake United Church Bible Camp
• Donated 25 tonnes of gravel to Haying in the 30's site
• Donated 75 yards (100T) of gravel to Mallaig Baptist Church
• Awarded standing hay tender on NW 17-59-11-W4 to Shane Murray for $1,220/year (2-year term)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2021-05 (Littering), Bylaw 2021-06 (Penalties), and Bylaw 2021-09 (Election Procedures)
• Approved advance poll for 2021 municipal election in Elk Point on Oct 9, 2021

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works committee is meeting to discuss new business and receive departmental reports. Key items include a request for legal access and administrative approvals.

• Request for legal access off TWP 620 in SE 1-62-10-W4
• Credit card for Regional Director of Occupational Health & Safety
• Judging information for Community Futures Lemonade Day
• 2021 Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award
• Business arising regarding Mantle Group

The Public Works meeting approved a gravel crushing agreement with Mantle Group for 200,000 tonnes of 4-20 spec gravel at $5.44 per tonne, plus $0.40 per tonne for county staff loading. Council also rescinded a prior resolution to negotiate the purchase of a Cold Mix plant, approved a road access project, and handled several routine items.

• Approved Mantle Group gravel crushing agreement for 200,000T at $5.44/T plus $0.40/T loading (carried)
• Rescinded resolution PW20210427.1011 to negotiate purchase of Cold Mix plant (carried)
• Approved 75m road and approach for landowner in SE 1-62-10-W4 with $2,500 deposit and $1,450 county contribution (carried)
• Approved county credit card for Jayson Nelson, Regional Director of OHS, per Policy ADM-17 (carried)
• Approved no per diem for council at Community Futures Lemonade Day (carried)
• Nominated Daniel Reid and St. Paul BMX and Skatepark Society for Lieutenant Governor's Award (carried)
• Approved dead-fall agreement with landowner in NE-36-60-12-W4 for tree removal (carried)
• Accepted Bylaw Officer's report as presented (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The County of St. Paul No. 19 is holding a special council meeting to address two items of new business. The body will discuss fire rates and the procurement of a cold mix plant.

• Fire Rates - Fee Schedule Bylaw
• Procurement for Cold Mix Plant

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council passed Bylaw 2021-08, the Fee Schedule, with three readings, all carried unanimously. Council also directed administration to proceed with procurement for a Cold Mix Plant and to assess whether it can be tendered as an RFP.

• Adopted agenda for May 14, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-08, Fee Schedule (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 2021-08 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2021-08 (carried unanimously)
• Directed administration to proceed with procurement for a Cold Mix Plant and assess RFP feasibility (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The Council will consider new bylaws regarding utilities and fee schedules. The meeting includes delegations for a public auction of lands and a fire call review, as well as discussions on the 2021 municipal election.

• Bylaw 2021-04 - Utility Bylaw
• Bylaw 2021-07 - Fee Schedule Bylaw
• Public Auction of Lands delegation
• Returning Officer for the 2021 Municipal Election
• Black Track Paving Proposal to offer sale of Pioneer Cold Mix Plant

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 2021-04 (Utility Bylaw), making it law. They also awarded contracts for the Riverview project: $276,850 for cisterns and septic holding tanks to Chappy's Contracting, and hydrovac services to Outlaw HDD Ltd. at $1,500/day. A proposed Fee Schedule Bylaw (2021-07) was defeated on first reading, and several other items were tabled or denied.

• Adopted Utility Bylaw 2021-04 (three readings)
• Awarded $276,850 contract for 11 cisterns and 11 septic holding tanks to Chappy's Contracting
• Awarded hydrovac services contract to Outlaw HDD Ltd. at $1,500/day
• Defeated Fee Schedule Bylaw 2021-07 on first reading
• Denied LUB amendment request for NW 14-57-10-W4 (Roll# 10714526)
• Approved 4 scholarships of $1,000 annually for 5 years to St. Paul Education
• Tabled Ashmont Legion/Ag Society utility charge cancellation request
• Denied cold mix paving request for Michaud Estates cul-de-sac

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, consider fund allocation from Whitney Lake Rodeo Grounds tenders, and discuss several new business items including a road closure, utility service cancellation, 2021 water consumption rates, and fall election polling stations. The agenda also includes a closed session and reports from department directors.

• Allocation of funds from Whitney Lake Rodeo Grounds tenders
• Road closure NE 7-56-7 W4 Road Plan 1826EU
• Request to cancel utility services SW 27-59-11 W4, Roll 11927409
• 2021 Water Consumption Rates
• 2021 Fall Municipal Election - Polling Stations and Advanced Polls

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved several items, including a road closure, advanced voting dates and polling stations for the 2021 municipal election, a water rate change, and a $1,700 donation to the St. Paul and District 4-H Show and Sale. The council also denied a request to disconnect utility services and tabled decisions on encroachment issues and fire rates.

• Approved road closure NE 7-56-7 W4 Road Plan 1826EU
• Approved advanced voting Oct 7-9, 2021 at St. Paul Legion Hall
• Approved 10 polling stations for 2021 municipal election
• Approved water rate $1.17/cubic meter for Iron Horse Trail line effective May 1, 2021
• Denied request to disconnect utility services on SW 27-59-11 W4
• Donated $1,700 to St. Paul and District 4-H Show and Sale
• Tabled fire rates for Fee Schedule Bylaw to May 7 Policy Committee
• Denied letter of support to St. Paul & District Arts Foundation

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will meet to discuss the 2021 Municipal Operating Capital Budget and the Tax Rate Bylaw 2021-03. The agenda includes reviews of several human resources policies and tender awards for road work.

• Tax Rate Bylaw 2021-03
• Tender award for asphalt pavement at TWP 582 and Moosehills Slide Area
• Tender results for mixing up to 120,000 tonnes of cold mix asphalt
• Urban Systems Work Project Proposal for Ashmont, Lottie Lake, and Mallaig
• Review of HR policies regarding benefits, overtime, and performance evaluation

Council approved the 2021 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget with revenues of $35,298,752 and expenditures of $27,945,565, plus capital expenditures of $9,007,063. The Tax Rate Bylaw 2021-03 received all three readings. Council also approved several contracts, including asphalt paving and a tracked dozer purchase, and denied multiple requests to cancel property tax penalties and building permit fees.

• Approved 2021 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget (carried)
• Gave third reading to Tax Rate Bylaw 2021-03 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to MS Society for St. Paul MS Walk (carried)
• Awarded asphalt paving contract for TWP 582 to E Construction Limited for $1,159,830 (carried)
• Awarded Moosehills Slide area paving contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Limited for $314,880 (carried)
• Purchased 2019 Liebherr 736 Tracked Dozer for $350,000 (carried)
• Denied request to cancel penalties on Lot 9, Block 8, Plan 0928675 (carried)
• Denied request to cancel building permit fees on Lot 8, Block 4, Plan 1173TR (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

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The Agricultural Service Board approved a $1,533 contribution to the Farm Safety Centre for its 2020 Safety Smarts Delivery program and ratified a letter of support for LARA sent to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. The board also directed the Agricultural Fieldman to send a letter to a private contractor about licensing for a mobile seed cleaning unit, and to explore less expensive options for a flexible harrow purchase. The minutes of the September 22, 2020 meeting were adopted with a correction, and the agenda was accepted with an addition on drainage on private lands.

• Adopted the September 22, 2020 meeting minutes with a correction (Resolution ASB20210325.1001)
• Accepted the agenda with an addition on drainage on private lands (Resolution ASB20210325.1002)
• Directed the Agricultural Fieldman to send a letter to a private contractor about licensing for a mobile seed cleaning unit (Resolution ASB20210325.1003)
• Directed further research into less expensive options for a flexible harrow purchase (Resolution ASB20210325.1004)
• Ratified the LARA letter of support sent to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry (Resolution ASB20210325.1005)
• Filed the Agricultural Fieldman Report as information (Resolution ASB20210325.1006)
• Approved a $1,533 contribution to the Farm Safety Centre for the 2020 Safety Smarts Delivery program (Resolution ASB20210325.1007)
• Filed the Alberta Invasive Species Council correspondence for information (Resolution ASB20210325.1008)

Public Works

The Public Works body is meeting to discuss various operational items and new business. The agenda includes reviewing tenders for sales and services and addressing specific facility requests.

• Tenders for sale of Whitney Lake Rodeo Grounds items
• Tender for standing hay on NW 17-59-11-W4
• Request for gravel for St. Paul Animal Shelter
• Fire Call Review Invoice 81634
• Mantle Group pricing submission

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved several capital purchases, including a Caterpillar 815K Sheep Foot Packer for $510,000 and a Cat PS 150C Wobbly Packer for $65,000, both from Michener Allen Auction. Council also approved a $7,500 stipend per doctor for recruitment in the Town of Elk Point, contingent on a 3-year contract, and denied a request for gravel from the St. Paul Animal Shelter.

• Approved the February 23, 2021 Public Works minutes as presented.
• Approved an agreement with a landowner to re-establish legal access to NW 9-62-12 W4 via Extra Road 'B'.
• Approved capital purchase of a Caterpillar 815K Sheep Foot Packer for $510,000 from Michener Allen Auction.
• Approved capital purchase of a Cat PS 150C Wobbly Packer for $65,000 from Michener Allen Auction.
• Approved capital purchase of a Twist Wrist for the Track Hoe for $5,000 from Can Alta Edmonton.
• Approved capital purchase of a Truck with Sander and Plow for $33,000 from Edmonton Kenworth - Lloydminster Division.
• Approved a $7,500 stipend per doctor for Elk Point recruitment, with a 3-year contract requirement and prorated payback.
• Denied the St. Paul Animal Shelter's request for 150 tonnes of gravel delivered and dumped.

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on March 9, 2021, includes delegations, new business items, and routine approvals. Council will hear from a Crestview resident about a Land Use Bylaw amendment request and from Elk Point RCMP Staff Sergeant David Henry regarding the APP. New business includes a bylaw to rescind the regional emergency management bylaw, an AED request for Mallaig, and several human resources policy updates. The meeting also covers financial reports, accounts payable, and council fees.

• Bylaw 2021-02 to rescind Bylaw 2014-30 (Regional Emergency Management)
• Delegation: Crestview Resident - Lot 190, Block 4, Plan 7922205 - LUB Amendment Request
• Delegation: Elk Point RCMP Staff Sergeant David Henry - APP
• Mallaig Community AED Request
• Auction Purchase - $815K

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 2021-02, the Regional Emergency Management Bylaw, rescinding the previous 2014-30 bylaw. Council also approved a $12,345 road upgrade for Plan 527MC (Option B), tabled a request to continue a grandfathering clause on Lot 190 for legal opinion, and approved the Elk Point RCMP Annual Performance Plan. Several new workplace policies were approved, replacing older ones.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-02 Regional Emergency Management (3 readings, unanimous on 3rd)
• Approved $12,345 road upgrade in Plan 527MC (Option B)
• Tabled Lot 190 grandfathering clause request for legal opinion
• Approved Elk Point RCMP Annual Performance Plan
• Approved $6,468 STARS Foundation donation ($1 per capita)
• Denied Mallaig Agricultural Society AED purchase request
• Approved interim CAO appointment for Tim Mahdiuk ($167,000/year prorated)
• Approved multiple workplace policies (ROHS-1, ROHS-2, RHR-1, HR-12, HR-16, HR-22)

Public Works

The Public Works committee decided on several land subdivision access requests and administrative approvals. The body also authorized the sale of a grader and issued letters of support for community organizations.

• Reduced Fire Call invoice #81278 for 4303 – 3rd Avenue in Ashmont by $5,670.00
• Approved private drive crossing of Road Plan 1017CL and Range Road 111 for subdivision SE 26-59-11-W4 and SW 25-59-11-W4
• Authorized the sale of MG-01 grader, Serial No. R9J010130
• Approved negotiation to purchase right of way for legal access to NW 9-62-12-W4
• Approved submission of Expression of Interest for the MCCAC Municipal Energy Manager Program

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved several actions, including negotiating to purchase right of way for legal access to NW 9-62-12-W4, reducing a fire call invoice by $5,670, and supporting in principle North East Muni-Corr's long-term planning. Council also approved a private drive crossing for a subdivision, submitted an Expression of Interest for the MCCAC Municipal Energy Manager Program, and ratified letters of support for the St. Paul and District Arts Foundation and Elk Point & Area Victim Services. A decision on the Vincent Lake internal road upgrade was tabled to the March 9 regular Council meeting.

• Approved negotiation with landowner to survey and purchase right of way for legal access to NW 9-62-12-W4.
• Reduced Fire Call invoice #81278 by 9 hours, totaling a $5,670 reduction.
• Supported in principle North East Muni-Corr's long-term planning and new Fee Schedule policy.
• Tabled decision on Vincent Lake Plan 527MC internal road upgrade to March 9, 2021 Council meeting.
• Approved private drive crossing of Road Plan 1017CL and Range Road 111 for a proposed subdivision.
• Approved submission of Expression of Interest for MCCAC Municipal Energy Manager Program.
• Ratified letter of support for St. Paul and District Arts Foundation's Stabilize Program application.
• Ratified letter to Premier Jason Kenney regarding Class 1 MELT program concerns.

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will meet to discuss new business including a partial road cancellation and several letters of support. The agenda also includes presentations from the RCMP and STARS Air Ambulance regarding funding.

• Bylaw 2021-01: Partial Road Cancellation - Vincent Lake SW 17-59-9-W4
• STARS Air Ambulance 2021 Funding Request
• Whitney Lake Rodeo Grounds - Proceed to Tender
• Telus Universal Broadband Fund Application letter of support
• Assessment Contract Extension/Renewal

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council held its regular meeting on February 9, 2021, and made several decisions. The most consequential was approving a five-year IT services contract with X10 Networks at an estimated annual cost of $69,120. Council also approved a library board request for additional librarian hours, a STEP Economic Development Alliance MOU, and an assessment contract extension, among other items. A subdivision request was tabled, and a STARS funding decision was deferred to the final budget.

• Approved 5-year IT services contract with X10 Networks, $69,120/year (carried)
• Approved additional 4 hours/month for Ashmont and Mallaig librarians, $2,444.20 (carried)
• Approved STEP Economic Development Alliance MOU, $17,099.69 (carried)
• Approved 4-year assessment contract extension with Accurate Assessment (carried)
• Tabled subdivision request for legal access off Hwy 866 (carried)
• Deferred STARS funding decision to final budget (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Telus CRTC Broadband Fund application (carried)
• Approved sale of Whitney Lake Rodeo Grounds items to tender (carried)

Public Works

The Public Works committee decided to cancel $10,850.41 in municipal and education taxes and $4,561.52 in penalties to apply for Provincial Education Requisition Credit. The body also approved budget increases for equipment and consulting services.

• Cancellation of $10,850.41 in taxes and $4,561.52 in penalties for five roll numbers
• Purchase of a Heavy-Duty Trailer for $26,645.80
• $4,000 contract increase with ISL for Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan review
• $768.00 budget increase for 6 cathedral waste bins
• Approval of the 2020 Red Tape Reduction report

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on January 12, 2021 includes public hearings on Bylaw 2020-36 (road cancellation) and Bylaw 2020-35 (rescinding Bylaw 2020-21), plus delegation presentations including a funding request from the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and support for a CFEP grant application from the Elk Point Curling Club. The agenda also covers routine items like minutes approval, bank reconciliation, financial reports, and new business items such as FCM membership renewal and a request to refund taxes from 2018 and 2019.

• Public Hearing - Bylaw 2020-36 Road Cancellation Between NE and NW 5-58-10 W4
• Public Hearing - Bylaw 2020-35 to Rescind Bylaw 2020-21
• Request for Funding - St. Paul Chamber of Commerce
• Request for Support for CFEP Grant Application - Elk Point Curling Club
• Request to Refund Taxes from 2018 and 2019

Council denied renewal of Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership ($1,795.82) and approved grants including $10,000 for St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, $5,000 each for Mallaig and Elk Point Chambers, and a conditional $29,925 for Elk Point Curling Club. They also approved a $15,000 consulting budget for planning services, set a public land auction date, and gave final readings to Bylaw 2020-35 rescinding Bylaw 2020-21.

• Denied FCM membership renewal of $1,795.82
• Approved $10,000 grant for St. Paul Chamber of Commerce
• Approved $5,000 grants for Mallaig and Elk Point Chambers
• Approved $29,925 funding commitment for Elk Point Curling Club if CFEP grant successful
• Approved $15,000 consulting fees budget for 2021
• Set public auction of lands for May 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2020-35 to rescind Bylaw 2020-21
• Approved letter of support for Xplornet broadband fiber application