County of St. Paul No. 19 public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to consider the 2023 interim municipal budget, library budgets, and several borrowing bylaws. They will also open tenders, hear delegations, and decide on grants and other routine items.

• 2023 Interim Municipal Budget
• Bylaw 2022-27 Fee Schedule
• Bylaw 2022-25 Borrowing Bylaw for Current Expenditures
• Bylaw 2022-26 Borrowing Bylaw for Master Card Account
• Tender opening for County owned land for lease NE 2-62-12-W4

Council approved the 2023 interim budget with operating and capital revenues of $35,525,501 and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all staff. Several bylaws regarding borrowing and fee schedules were passed, and various recreational grants were allocated for 2022.

• Approved 2023 interim budget with $35,525,501 in revenues (Carried)
• Approved 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all staff effective Jan 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Awarded grazing lease for NE 2-62-12-W4 to Peter Mikolajczyk and Michelle Winter for $425/year (Carried)
• Allocated 2022 Recreational Facilities Grants to 26 organizations (Carried)
• Allocated Elk Point Recreation Grants: $25,000 to Curling Club, $31,000 to A.G. Ross Arena, $10,000 to C.G. Baker Arena (Carried)
• Passed Bylaw 2022-27 Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved $30,000 for RETScreen for the AG Ross arena (Carried)
• Appointed James Preston and Roger Beaudin to the Agricultural Service Board (Carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council held its regular meeting on November 22, 2022, approving minutes, financial reports, and several bylaws. Key actions included giving third reading to Utility Bylaw 2022-23, approving road closure bylaws, and submitting three STIP grant applications for bridge projects. Council also renewed multiple agricultural leases, approved a skating rink in Ashmont, and denied a request for staff to attend ConExpo in Las Vegas.

• Third reading of Utility Bylaw 2022-23
• First reading of Road Closure Bylaw 2022-22 for HW 28 RR105 NE 6-60-10 W4
• Public hearings held for Bylaw 2022-01 and Bylaw 2022-21 partial road closures
• Three STIP grant applications submitted for bridges: BF 6873, BF 70105, BF 02351
• Lease renewals for 2023-2024 on SE4-56-3-W4, SW16-58-5-W4, NW 31-55-4-W4, NE 4-62-12-W4

Council passed Utility Bylaw 2022-23 and approved several land lease renewals. The board also authorized grant applications for a regional trail master plan and three bridge projects, while denying a travel request for the Director of Public Works.

• Approved Utility Bylaw 2022-23 (Carried)
• Approved Regional Trail Master Plan ACP grant application (Carried)
• Approved three STIP grant applications for bridges BF 6873, BF 70105, and BF 02351 (Carried)
• Renewed four land leases for 2023-2024 and tendered one lot at NE 2-62-12-W4 (Carried)
• Denied request for Public Works staff to attend ConExpo in Las Vegas (Carried)
• Approved $500 donation to RMHC Winterland Invitational (Carried)
• Approved construction of a skating rink at 4126-1st Ave in Ashmont (Carried)
• Extended recyclable bottle container program agreements to December 31, 2023 (Carried)

Organizational Meeting

This agenda is for an organizational meeting of the County of St. Paul No. 19, Alberta, held on October 28, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

Council appointed a Deputy Reeve and filled numerous committee seats for the ensuing year. The body also established meeting schedules, confirmed legal advisors, and set councillor remuneration rates for 2023.

• Re-appointed Councillor Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve
• Approved 2023 remuneration: Reeve $2,869.20/mo, Deputy Reeve $2,473.20/mo, Councillor $2,077.20/mo
• Appointed Keith Kornelsen and Warren Leister as Weed/Pest Inspectors
• Appointed Sheila Kitz, Phyllis Corbiere, and Tim Mahdiuk as Fire Guardians
• Decided no Council member will sit on Elk Point Canada Day or Economic Development committees
• Confirmed Regular Council Meetings for 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
• Appointed Brownlee LLP, Reynolds Mirth Richard & Farmer LLP, and Shores Jardine LLP as Legal Advisors
• Approved Council as a whole to sit on the Salary Negotiations Committee

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting of the County of St. Paul No. 19, AB, held on 2022-10-28. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council approved the 2023 Overarching Strategic Plan and three operational plans for Administration, Community Services, and Public Works. Additionally, Bylaw 2020-29 regarding a partial road closure at Vincent Lake received second and third readings.

• Approved 2023 Overarching Strategic Plan, Administration Operational Plan, Community Services Operational Plan, and Public Works Operational Plan
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 2020-29 Vincent Lake Partial Road Closure Pine Street
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2020-29

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee meets to approve minutes, hear a delegation from the Fire Chief, and open a tender for a Schulte mower. They will also discuss several new business items, including a road closure bylaw, a tax bylaw for non-residential small businesses, and a funding request from the fire department.

• Tender opening for M08 Schulte 10-foot mower
• Bylaw 2022-21: Mallaig partial road closure to Road Plan 1005EO in SE 25-60-10 W4
• Non-Residential Small Business Sub-Class Tax Bylaw 2022-20
• St. Paul Fire Department funding request for CFCW Critters event
• Vincent Lake & Mallaig resubdivision application costs

Council passed Bylaw 2022-20 regarding a non-residential small business sub-class tax. The board also approved funding for two subdivision applications and a donation to the St. Paul Fire Department.

• Passed Bylaw 2022-20 Non-Residential Small Business Sub Class (Carried)
• Approved covering estimated $5,500 for Vincent Lake re-subdivision costs (Carried)
• Approved covering estimated $8,400 for Mallaig re-subdivision costs (Carried)
• Denied $5,250 purchase of M08 Schulte 10-foot mower from James Preston (Carried)
• Referred M08 Schulte 10-foot mower sale to spring equipment sale (Carried)
• Approved $300 donation to St. Paul Fire Department for CFCW Critters event (Carried)
• Referred fire pumper truck replacement discussion to budget (Carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2022-21 Mallaig Partial Road Closure (Carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul council meeting on October 11, 2022, includes routine items like minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports, plus several new business items. Council will discuss an update on the St. Paul North Area Structure Plan, consider grant applications for 2023, and review multiple agreements and bylaws, including a request for funding from the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.

• St. Paul North Area Structure Plan (ASP) update
• Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant Applications 2023
• CanExport Community Investments Program Grant Application
• Bylaw 2022-18 - Rescind Undeveloped Road Allowance Bylaw 1374
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) - Request for Funding

Council approved several joint grant applications for regional projects, including immigration readiness, investor readiness, and area structure plans. They also approved a memorandum of understanding for the STEP Economic Development Alliance, a rural renewal stream designation application, and a multi-municipal FCSS agreement. A request to waive landfill fees for a resident was approved, and a one-time grant for the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club was defeated.

• Approved joint ACP grant application for Immigration Readiness/Newcomer Supports with Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, and Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay (carried)
• Approved joint ACP grant application for Regional Investor Readiness with Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay, Town of St. Paul, and Town of Elk Point (carried)
• Approved joint ACP grant application for Joint Servicing Master Plan for Buffalo Trail North and South Area Structure Plans with Town of Elk Point (carried)
• Approved joint ACP grant application for Area Structure Plan from west border of Town of St. Paul along Hwy 29 to St. Paul Airport and Blue Quills lands (carried)
• Approved MOU for management of STEP Economic Development Alliance (carried)
• Approved joining Provincial FCSS Grant Program as part of multi-municipality program (carried)
• Approved waiver of Ashmont transfer station landfill fees up to $700 for a county resident (carried)
• Defeated one-time grant of $3,000 for Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club (defeated)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting on September 27, 2022, will consider routine approvals, a tax modification request, a fire department pumper delegation, and several funding and support requests. The agenda includes both operational reports and new business items, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Hawryliw / Mc Connell request for modification of taxes for 2022-2023
• Delegation from St. Paul Fire Department regarding a pumper
• Request to sell the M08 Schulte 10-foot mower
• Funding request for Elk Point A.G. Ross Arena
• Joint application for the Alberta Crime Reduction Grant

The Public Works meeting approved several funding requests, including an additional $9,000 for the A.G. Ross Arena and a $1,000 donation for a New Year's fundraiser. A motion to print 500 copies of a 2023 County calendar was defeated, and council instead decided not to proceed with a calendar for 2023. Council also approved tendering a mower, sponsoring a fundraiser dinner, and applying for a crime prevention grant.

• Approved $9,000 funding for A.G. Ross Arena (carried)
• Approved $1,000 cash donation for CAP Arena New Year's Fundraiser (carried)
• Defeated motion to print 500 copies of 2023 County calendar
• Carried motion to not proceed with 2023 calendar and revisit practicality
• Approved tendering M08 Schulte 10-foot mower (carried)
• Approved $480 sponsorship for CNRL Steak and Shrimp fundraiser dinner (carried)
• Approved application for Alberta Crime Reduction Grant (carried)
• Approved registration for two staff to attend leadership workshop (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports. They will also hear two delegations and consider a wide range of new business items, including several policy updates and multiple bylaws.

• Bylaw 2022-14 Fee Schedule Bylaw
• Bylaw 2022-08 Keeping of Animals
• Bylaw 2022-11 Penalties Bylaw
• Bylaw 2022-15 Amendment to General Municipal Servicing Standards Bylaw 2021-17
• Approval to Sell Motor Graders

Council approved an encroachment license for a resident whose deck extends onto adjacent municipal reserve, with the license tied to the current owner only. Council also approved selling two motor graders to Finning for $210,000 and $215,000, and gave final readings to several bylaws including a new fee schedule and a non-residential small business sub-class bylaw.

• Approved encroachment license for deck on MR at NE 22-56-11-W4 Lot 20 Block 1 (4-3)
• Approved sale of motor graders MG-5 ($210,000) and MG-10 ($215,000) to Finning
• Gave third reading to Fee Schedule Bylaw 2022-14
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-15 amending General Municipal Servicing Standards
• Gave third reading to Non-Residential Small Business Sub-Class Bylaw 2022-17
• Approved WSP to estimate EPC of Bridge 6873 for STIP grant application
• Deferred decision on Lac Delorme project to study feasibility with Regional Recreation Tourism Study
• Approved rescheduling November 8 council meeting to November 22

Agricultural Service Board

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Agricultural Service Board meeting on August 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Agricultural Service Board tabled a Clubroot policy change to gather more information and corrected a typo in the policy. The board also decided to draft a resolution supporting the reinstatement of strychnine for controlling Richardson's ground squirrels, and approved a letter to a landowner about Clubroot found on their property. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were discussions or actions for future meetings.

• Tabled Clubroot policy change for more information (carried)
• Corrected typo in Clubroot policy section 3.2(e) and sent to Policy Committee (carried)
• Drafted resolution to support reinstatement of strychnine for ground squirrel control (carried)
• Drafted letter to landowner in SE 20-59-9-W4 regarding Clubroot and lime requirement (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Younghans as chair for NE Regional ASB Conference (carried)
• Tabled Prohibited Animals (Wild Boar) Bylaw for corrections (carried)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda with additions (carried)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear a delegation on energy management, and discuss a range of new business items including road maintenance, equipment sales, and community support requests. The agenda includes several concrete items but no detailed reports or attachments are provided in the agenda text.

• Millar Pit Reclamation Offer
• Double Chip Seal - Moosehills Road
• Approval to Sell Motor Graders
• 57th Street - Extra Work Order
• Request for 'Children at Play' Signage - Lafond

The Public Works meeting approved several items including engineering for Moosehills Road double chip seal, an extra work order on 57th Street, and a drainage ditch fill for the Riverland Recreational Trail. Council denied a request to transfer environmental reclamation obligations for the Millar Pit to a new landowner, tabled the sale of two motor graders for further advertising, and denied a request for 'Children at Play' signage near Lafond. A solar PV presentation was received but sent back for updated information.

• Denied straight-across transfer of Millar Pit reclamation obligation to new landowner (carried)
• Approved engineering and tender package for Moosehills Road double chip seal (carried)
• Tabled sale of MG-05 (2014) and MG-10 (2013) graders for advertising (carried)
• Ratified extra work order on 57th Street for estimated $29,083 (carried)
• Approved filling drainage ditch east of RR85 along Ironhorse Trail at $3,000 cost (carried)
• Denied 'Children at Play' signage request near 56506 RR 105 South of Lafond (carried)
• Denied joint administrative intern application with Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay (carried)
• Approved Mallaig Ag Society for LRA Rodeo cleanup fundraiser with $1,250 honorarium (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 hear a delegation from residents at Lots 701, 702, 703 on Highway 28 appealing a council decision about a gate, and discuss several new business items such as a road closure for a film initiative and a request for gravel from the St. Lina and District Agricultural Society.

• Delegation at 11:00 a.m. from residents at Lots 701, 702, 703-10501 HWY 28 appealing council decision on gate
• Bylaw 2022-01 Partial Road Closure Plan 1624ET NW 22-55-4-W4
• Film Initiative - Road Closure Request
• St Lina and District Agricultural Society - Request for Gravel
• Elk Point Fire Department Training Facility Update - Letter of Support Request

Council directed landowners to remove a cabin, deck, shed, and cement pads from an environmental reserve lot, while allowing stairs to remain with permits. It also gave first reading to a bylaw closing a portion of Road Plan 1624ET. Several other approvals included a film shoot road closure, a $1,000 donation to a museum, and a gravel donation to a chamber of commerce.

• Ordered removal of cabin, deck, shed, and cement pads from Environmental Reserve Lot 39ER (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2022-01 for partial road closure (carried)
• Approved film shoot road closure for 'Kemooch' along TWP 574 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Mallaig and District Museum (carried)
• Approved 150 tonnes of gravel donation to St. Lina Ag Society (carried)
• Approved no-cost campground use for Town of St. Paul staff event (carried)
• Approved $200 gravel donation for Chamber golf tournament silent auction (carried)
• Tabled Union Cemetery request pending more info from Town of St. Paul (carried)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a delegation on an encroachment application, and consider several new business items including awarding bridge tenders, an RFP for auditing services, and a request for funding from the AG Ross Arena Operating Committee.

• Award Tender for Bridge File 75583
• Award Tender for Bridge File 76291
• RFP for Auditing Services
• Encroachment Application for Lot 89, Block 2, Plan 7722896, SW 31-60-11-W4
• Request to register existing road from 111A West - NE 3-60-11-W4 and SE 10-60-11-W4

Council ratified two bridge construction contracts totaling $319,100, approved a four-year auditing services contract, and tabled an encroachment request before later directing removal of encroaching items. Several other administrative items were approved, including a credit card for a regional OHS director and funding for a cornhole tournament.

• Ratified $134,250 bridge contract for Atimoswe Creek (PW20220726.1009)
• Ratified $184,850 bridge contract for Mooswa Creek (PW20220726.1010)
• Approved 4-year audit services contract with Synergy CPA for $187,181 (PW20220726.1011)
• Approved credit card for Ashley Dary, Regional OHS Director (PW20220726.1012)
• Directed removal of encroaching items (yard light, fire pit, concrete patio) from Municipal Reserve, except rock wall (PW20220726.1020)
• Approved $1,000 for AG Ross Arena cornhole tournament (PW20220726.1016)
• Directed administration to organize Rural Crime Town Hall meeting (PW20220726.1019)
• Approved procedure to obtain title for road registration west of Range Road 111A (PW20220726.1013)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on July 12, 2022, includes routine items like minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports, plus several substantive items. Council will discuss amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan, a five-year operating and capital plan, a mutual fire aid agreement, and a proposal regarding Blue Quills National Wildlife Area. Delegations include an annual review from STEP EDO and an encroachment application appeal.

• Bylaw 2022-09: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2021-13
• Bylaw 2022-10: Amendment to Municipal Development Plan 2021-14
• Five (5) year Operating and Capital Plan
• Smoky Lake County - Mutual Fire Aid Agreement 2021-2025
• Blue Quills National Wildlife Area, proposal to de-list and transfer land

Council awarded the Regional Recreation Feasibility Study to Expedition Management Consulting Ltd. for $91,350. They also gave final readings to bylaws amending the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan regarding alternative energy, approved a mutual fire aid agreement with Smoky Lake County, and supported de-listing Blue Quills National Wildlife Area land. Several other items were approved, including a $1,000 table purchase for a Montreal Canadiens Alumni dinner and providing cold mix and gravel to the Elk Point Golf & Country Club.

• Awarded Regional Recreation Feasibility Study to Expedition Management Consulting Ltd. for $91,350
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-09 (Land Use Bylaw amendment re: alternative energy)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-10 (Municipal Development Plan amendment re: alternative energy)
• Approved Mutual Fire Aid Agreement with Smoky Lake County (2021-2025)
• Approved letter supporting de-listing and transfer of Blue Quills National Wildlife Area land
• Approved $1,000 purchase of table of 8 for Montreal Canadiens Alumni dinner
• Approved providing Elk Point Golf & Country Club with cold mix and gravel (est. $1,925)
• Tabled encroachment decision pending more information

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting on June 28, 2022, includes routine items like minutes approval and agenda acceptance, followed by a closed session. Delegations are scheduled from Lottie Lake, Riverland Recreation Trail Society, and Urban Systems for a draft long-term financial plan. Reports from the Directors of Public Works and Community Services will be presented, and several new business items will be discussed, including a meeting request, a BBQ event, hosting provincial ball tournaments, and requests related to land leases and tax cancellation.

• Delegation at 10:00 a.m. - Veronica Amendt - Lottie Lake
• Delegation at 10:15 a.m. - M. Janke Riverland Recreation Trail Society
• Delegation at 1:00 p.m. - Urban Systems - Draft Long Term Financial Plan Presentation
• Request to rent or purchase the Whitney Lake Ball Diamonds and Rodeo Grounds
• Request for Tax Cancellation - S. Hawryliw and R. Mc Connell SE 16-59-11-W4

The County of St. Paul No. 19 held its Public Works meeting on June 28, 2022, and made several decisions. It denied a request for an encroachment agreement for a gate at Lottie Lake, denied requests to lease or buy the Whitney Lake ball diamonds and rodeo grounds, and denied property tax reductions for two rolls. The council also approved a sublease, directed letters of opposition to federal proposals, and supported a call to action against a provincial police service.

• Denied encroachment agreement for gate at Lottie Lake Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 7820473 (carried)
• Denied lease or purchase of Whitney Lake ball diamonds and rodeo grounds (carried)
• Denied property tax reduction to farmland rate for Roll 11916100 (carried)
• Denied property tax reduction to farmland rate for Roll 11916101 (carried)
• Approved sublease of County land NE 2-62-12-W4 to Peter Mikolajczyk and Michelle Winter (carried)
• Defeated motion to construct approach at Westcove Park for $3,945 (defeated)
• Directed letters of opposition to Health Canada and MP Shannon Stubbs on ground beef labeling and Pest Control Products Act (carried)
• Directed administration to sign onto Call to Action against provincial police service (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council held its regular meeting on June 14, 2022, and approved several items. The most significant decision was the final adoption of the Cemeteries Bylaw 2022-12, which received all three readings. Council also approved various grants, tax cancellations, and operational items, and tabled the Riverland Recreation Trail Society funding request for further discussion.

• Approved Cemeteries Bylaw 2022-12, final reading (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant to St. Paul Army Cadets
• Approved $1,000 transportation grant for St. Paul Centennial Senior Citizen's Opportunity Club
• Approved $4,236.80 contribution to Mann Lake Golf Course
• Tabled Riverland Recreation Trail Society grant request (~$21,840) to June 28 Public Works meeting
• Approved $500 sponsorship for FASD Virtual Conference
• Approved $200 funding for Reconciliation St. Paul Committee
• Approved sale of two vehicles to Evergreen for $3,500

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 held a public works meeting on May 24, 2022, approving several resolutions. Key decisions included reinstating the Club Root program, extending the warranty on a Liebherr 930 excavator, entering a wastewater removal service contract, and denying a waste bin request from the St. Paul Fish & Game Association. The council also appointed new committee members and a development authority, and tabled a funding request for the St. Paul Army Cadets.

• Reinstated Club Root program in previous form (carried)
• Extended Liebherr 930 excavator warranty to 84 months/8000 hours for $39,081.50 (carried)
• Entered service contract with A&T Water & Septic Ltd for wastewater removal (carried)
• Denied waste bin request from St. Paul Fish & Game Association (carried)
• Appointed Tim Mahdiuk, Daniel Reid, and Betty Richard to Cemetery Committee (carried)
• Removed Sheila Kitz and appointed Amanda Antwi-Nsiah as Development Authority (carried)
• Tabled funding request for St. Paul Army Cadets (carried)
• Approved team building camping weekend for staff up to $2,500 (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting on May 10, 2022, includes a closed session, several bylaws for consideration, a public auction of lands, a public hearing on a reserve designation, and a delegation from Portage College. New business covers fire protection services, animal keeping, penalties, council remuneration, fee schedule, and a CFEP grant application for Cork Hall.

• Bylaw 2022-09 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2021-13
• Bylaw 2022-10 Amendments to Municipal Development Plan 2021-14
• Public Auction of Lands at 11:00 a.m.
• Public Hearing - Reserve Designation Lot R4, Plan 666MC, SE 20-60-11-W4
• Bylaw 2022-06 Fee Schedule

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 2022-07, Fire Protection Services, and passed it unanimously. The Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2022-08 was defeated at third reading. Council also approved a contract with Grynn Contracting for up to 40,000 tonnes of mixing, including a $2.25/tonne increase for Cold Mix.

• Approved Fire Protection Services Bylaw 2022-07 (unanimous)
• Defeated Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2022-08 at third reading
• Approved Grynn Contracting for up to 40,000 tonnes mixing with $2.25/tonne Cold Mix increase
• Approved Fee Schedule Bylaw 2022-06 (unanimous)
• Tabled Penalties Bylaw 2022-11
• Approved $1,875 funding commitment to Cork Community Hall if CFEP grant successful
• Approved removal of Reserve Designation on Lot R4, Plan 666MC
• Ratified APEX Utilities Temporary Working Space Consent Agreement for $500

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear three delegations (ACFA, MS Society, and Josie Ferris), and discuss new business including the 2022 strategic plan update, a temporary workspace request from APEX Utilities, and divisional maps for the 2022 season. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Delegation at 10:00 a.m. from ACFA
• Delegation at 10:15 a.m. from MS Society (Brenda Rosychuck)
• Delegation at 10:30 a.m. from Josie Ferris
• APEX Utilities request for temporary workspace
• 2022 Strategic Plan 1st quarter update

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved a $1,000 grant to the MS Society for the annual St. Paul MS Walk, and decided to sell the 2014 14M Grader. Council also approved the first quarter 2022 Strategic Plan, set the AGM for May 31, and tabled the APEX Utilities temporary workspace request and FCM Convention registration for more information. A motion to allow a property owner in Ashmont to keep four dogs was defeated.

• Approved $1,000 grant to MS Society for St. Paul MS Walk (carried)
• Approved sale of 2014 14M Grader (carried)
• Approved first quarter 2022 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Set AGM for May 31, 2022 at 7 p.m. (carried)
• Tabled APEX Utilities temporary workspace request (carried)
• Tabled FCM Convention registration for more info (carried)
• Defeated motion to allow 4 dogs at Ashmont property (defeated)
• Approved 2022 public auction properties review (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

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The Agricultural Service Board voted to discontinue the clubroot inspection program effective immediately, citing reduced need as producers adopt resistant seed varieties. It also decided not to participate in the wild boar bounty and directed staff to draft a bylaw banning new wild boar farms, grandfathering the existing one in Boscombe. The board approved the 2022 weed and pest inspectors, appointed members to the Weed/Pest Appeal Board, and supported the Farm Safety Centre with a $1,452.50 donation.

• Discontinued clubroot inspection program (carried)
• Not to participate in wild boar bounty (carried)
• Draft bylaw to ban new wild boar farms, grandfathering Boscombe operation (carried)
• Appointed Mienna Starosielski, Edward Palmer, Dean Hedrick, Douglas Slowski as Weed and Pest Inspectors for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed David Dechaine, Allan Tkachyk, Ron Wirsta, James Capjack as members at large of ASB Weed/Pest Appeal Board, with alternates Kellie Nichiporik and Derick Plante (carried)
• Approved $1,452.50 donation to Farm Safety Centre's Safety Smarts program (carried)

Council Meeting 1

Council approved the 2022 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget with revenues of $32,827,487 and the 2022-05 Tax Rate Bylaw, setting the tax rates for the year. They also approved a $12,936 donation to STARS, renewed FCM membership, and discussed a land transfer proposal in Smith Grove.

• Approved 2022 budget: $32,827,487 revenues, $29,201,763 operating expenditures, $5,660,683 capital expenditures
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-05 (Tax Rate Bylaw)
• Approved $12,936 STARS donation ($2 per capita)
• Renewed FCM membership for $1,860.55
• Directed public hearing for removing reserve designation on walkway in Smith Grove (Lot R4, Plan 666MC)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear delegations (including a 4-H Show & Sale sponsor request and a wind turbine presentation), and discuss reports and new business items such as a development authority, an assessment review board appointment, and a request for penalty reduction.

• Delegation: 4-H Show & Sale Sponsor Request at 11:15 a.m.
• Wind Turbine Presentation Update by Gary Buchanan at 11:30 a.m.
• Review of gate placement at Lottie Lake, Plan 7820473, Block 1 Lot 15
• Request for reduction in penalties, Roll# 11625505
• St. Paul Senior Citizens' Club Transportation Grant

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council meets to handle routine approvals (minutes, bank reconciliation, accounts payable) and hear updates from the Elk Point RCMP and ATCO Electric. New business includes a fee schedule bylaw, a human resources consulting MOU with neighboring towns, and several community requests.

• Bylaw 2022-05 Fee Schedule
• MOU for HR Consulting Services with Town of Elk Point and Town of St. Paul
• Elk Point Airport Navigation System
• Mutual Aid Fire Control Plan Updates
• Sponsorship requests from St. Paul 4-H Riding Club and 4-H Show & Sale

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-04 (Fee Schedule) with amendments, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of St. Paul and Town of Elk Point for shared Human Resource consulting services. They also approved funding for the Elk Point Airport navigation system, a mutual aid fire control plan, and several community sponsorships. A request for a mandatory vaccination procurement policy was filed as information, and a decision on the Lac Delorme access road was tabled pending a spring review.

• Approved Bylaw 2022-04 Fee Schedule with amendments (third reading)
• Approved MOU for HR consulting services with Town of St. Paul and Town of Elk Point
• Approved Elk Point Airport navigation system with budget commitment of $15,000 (2022), $4,000 (2023), $4,000 (2024), $8,000 (2025), shared 50/50 with Town of Elk Point
• Approved Mutual Aid Fire Control Plan Agreement 2022-2025
• Approved $170 donation to St. Paul 4-H Riding Club for engraved pocketknives
• Approved sale of 312 tonnes of gravel at $16/tonne to St. Paul Fish & Game Association for Lac Delorme access road
• Charged landowner $871.03 for road closure area for subdivision NW 5-58-10-W4
• Directed administration to explore bidding on Alberta 2024 Winter/Summer Games with neighboring municipalities

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee meets to approve minutes, hear delegations on watershed and energy management, and discuss wind turbines. New business includes agreements, trail signs, policies, and a fee schedule bylaw.

• NSWA/VRWA watershed alliance presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• Energy management presentation by Ron Dechaine at 11:15 a.m.
• Wind turbines discussion delegation at 1:00 p.m.
• RAPIDGAZ Exchange Services Inc. Agreement
• Bylaw 2022-04 Fee Schedule

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved a 2-year service agreement with RAPIDGAZ Exchange Services Inc. for pickup and recycling of refillable propane cylinders at all transfer stations. Council also approved additional funding for a fire rescue truck, trail sign replacements, and several policy updates, while defeating and then later approving the Land Lease Agreement Policy after amendments. A motion for third reading of the Fee Schedule Bylaw was defeated.

• Approved 2-year RAPIDGAZ propane cylinder recycling agreement (carried)
• Approved $6,030 from Elk Point Fire Rescue Reserve for Brush/Light Rescue Truck (carried)
• Approved $1,437.25 for trail sign replacements for Riverland Recreational Trail Society (carried)
• Approved ADM-26 Land Leases Policy as presented (carried, after initial defeat and tabling)
• Defeated third reading of Bylaw 2022-04 Fee Schedule (defeated)
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaw 2022-04 Fee Schedule (carried)
• Referred DEV-8 Tree Cleanup on Reserve Land Policy back to policy committee (carried)
• Denied refund of $5.93 gravel penalty fee (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bank reconciliation, and financial reports. Key items include two public hearings on bylaw amendments related to Land Use Bylaw 2021-13, awarding a tender for a fire apparatus, and several new business items such as a fire agreement and a streetlight request.

• Public Hearing Bylaw 2022-02 - Rezone LUB 2021-13
• Public Hearing Bylaw 2022-03 - Reword LUB 2021-13
• Award Tender for Elk Point Brush/Light Fire Apparatus
• Fire Agreement SV of Horseshoe Bay
• Streetlight Request at Crestview Bin Site NW 14-57-10-W4 Pole #671181

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, hold closed sessions, and consider several business items. Key actions include awarding tenders for county-owned leased lands, reviewing a land use bylaw amendment request, and discussing a cost projection for developing a road allowance. The meeting also includes delegations from LICA and the Elk Point Library, plus reports and new business items.

• Award tenders for County owned leased lands
• Bylaw 2022-02 - Land Use Bylaw amendment for Lot 1, Plan 9923585 in SE 2-61-10 W4
• Cost projection for developing 195 meters of undeveloped road allowance in NW 22-55-8 W4
• Bylaw 2022-03 - Wording amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2021-13
• Ratify letter of support for St. Paul and District Chamber of Commerce Canada Reopening Grant application

The Public Works meeting approved 10 three-year leases on County-owned agricultural land for 2022-2024, with annual rents ranging from $75 to $7,850. Two leases were awarded to bidders exercising their right of first refusal (ROFR) to match the highest bid. The council also gave first reading to two Land Use Bylaw amendments, approved the 4th Quarter Strategic Plan, and ratified a letter of support for a Chamber of Commerce grant application.

• Awarded 3-year lease to Lanni Bristow, ~140 acres, $1,500/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Craig Lorenson, ~71.09 acres, $320/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Lionel Romanchuk, ~15.51 acres, $75/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Jean Fontaine (ROFR), ~49.99 acres, $500/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Lee Lawton, ~19.70 acres, $125/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Starosielski Cattle Inc., ~79.49 acres, $100/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Crystal & Joanne Henning (ROFR), ~41 acres, $2,400/yr (carried)
• Awarded 3-year lease to Paul Zelleweger, ~49 acres, $2,000/yr (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider a bylaw for a road allowance license, a partial road closure, a land use bylaw amendment, and a request to develop an undeveloped road allowance. They will also review funding allocations for community groups and discuss a provincial police transition study.

• Bylaw 2021-22: License undeveloped road allowance between SW 14-58-7-W4 and NW 11-58-7-W4
• Tender openings for County owned lands for lease at 11:00 a.m.
• Bylaw 2022-01: Partial road closure Plan 1624ET NW 22-55-4 W4
• Request to develop 195 meters of undeveloped road allowance in NW 22-55-8 W4
• Request for Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding Lot 1, Plan 9923585 in SE 2-61-10 W4

Council approved annual funding of $6,720 for the Riverland Recreational Trail Society for a three-year term (2022-2024). They also gave final readings to a bylaw licensing an undeveloped road allowance, appointed a recreation board member, and tabled several items including land lease tenders and chamber of commerce allocations. A request to clear a skating area on Lottie Lake was denied.

• Approved $6,720/year funding for Riverland Recreational Trail Society (2022-2024)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2021-22 licensing road allowance between SW 14-58-7-W4 and NW 11-58-7-W4
• Appointed Collette Labrie to Town of St. Paul Recreation Board (4-year term)
• Rescinded ADM-26 Land Leases Policy, referred to policy committee
• Set Public Auction of Lands for May 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
• Tabled awarding County-owned land lease tenders until Jan 24, 2022 Public Works meeting
• Denied request to clear skating area on Lottie Lake for 2021-2022 winter
• Waived $1,000 rezoning fee for Lot 1, Plan 9923585 in SE 2-61-10-W4