County of St. Paul No. 19 public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will meet to discuss the 2025 interim municipal budget and the 2025 provincial budget. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the North & South Buffalo IASP and the opening of lease land tenders.

• Public Hearing: North & South Buffalo IASP
• 2025 Interim Municipal Budget
• Bylaw 2024-21 Elk Point Regional Allied Arts Loan Guarantee
• Lease Land Tender Opening
• Elk Point Elks #460 Wilderness Park boat launch request

Council approved the 2025 interim budget with $36.2M in revenues and $30.9M in operating expenditures, and awarded multiple grazing and arable land leases for 2025-2030 and 2025-2027 terms. They also approved recreational facility grants, a $20,000 fire equipment purchase, and gave final reading to the Elk Point Regional Allied Arts loan guarantee bylaw.

• Approved 2025 interim budget with $36,224,556 revenues and $30,863,047 operating expenditures
• Allocated 2024 recreational facility grants totaling $91,730 to 22 organizations
• Approved $20,000 from Joint Use Fire Reserve for battery-operated rescue tools
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2024-21 Elk Point Regional Allied Arts Loan Guarantee
• Awarded grazing land leases to current holders for 2025-2030 (multiple resolutions)
• Awarded grazing land leases to highest bidders (Patrick Elsen, Louis Pelchat, Michael McDonald, Starosielski Cattle Co.)
• Awarded arable land leases to highest bidders (Matt Berlinguette, Shane Murray) for 2025-2027
• Approved 2025 interim budget with $3,671 surplus

Public Works

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 council will discuss and potentially pass Bylaw 2024-17 (Buffalo Trail South ASP) and Bylaw 2024-18 (Buffalo Trail North ASP). The agenda also includes delegations from Portage College and the MD of St. Paul Foundation, a request to cancel tax penalties on a specific lot, and several land lease and tender items. Council will also consider sponsorship and donation requests for community events and playgrounds.

• Bylaw 2024-17 – Buffalo Trail South Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 2024-18 – Buffalo Trail North Area Structure Plan
• Request to Cancel Tax Penalties for Lot 31, Block 1, Plan 8020711 in NE 22-56-11-W4
• County Owned Lands for Lease by Tender
• Regional Housing Inventory & Needs Assessment: Award

Council gave first reading to two area structure plan bylaws for Buffalo Trail South and North, and appointed ISL Engineering for a regional housing needs assessment. Several land lease tenders were approved, while two motions to advertise leases were defeated. Council also denied a tax penalty cancellation request and approved taking over management of East Star Cemetery.

• First reading of Buffalo Trail South IASP Bylaw 2024-17 carried
• First reading of Buffalo Trail North IASP Bylaw 2024-18 carried
• Appointed ISL Engineering and Land Services for Regional Housing Inventory & Needs Assessment (carried)
• Denied request to cancel tax penalties on Lot 31, Block 1, Plan 8020711 (carried)
• Defeated motion to advertise County Owned Lands for lease by tender for 3-year term
• Approved advertising grazing leases for 6-year term and arable lands for 3-year term (carried)
• Approved tendering standing hay crops on NW 17-59-11-W4 and Lot A, Block 2, Plan 4339KS for 3-year term (carried)
• Approved County takeover of East Star Cemetery management at NW 11-62-12-W4 (carried)

Public Works

The Public Works committee is meeting to discuss various administrative updates and regional requests. Key items include a proposed bylaw for a road allowance license and updates regarding the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club.

• Bylaw 2024-16: Request to License Undeveloped Road Allowance between NW-SW-NE-SE 6-57-4-W4
• Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club time sensitive work requests and proposed new agreement
• Q3 Strategic Plan 2024 updates
• Municipal Electricity Generation Program
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) annual request

The County of St. Paul No. 19 approved a $70,000 feasibility study for the Windsor Salt Lindbergh site, with the county providing a $35,000 match and setting aside the full amount in the 2025 budget if grant funding fails. Council also denied a request to participate in the Municipal Electricity Generation Program and tabled a road allowance brushing project pending cost details.

• Approved $70K Windsor Salt feasibility study with $35K county match (carried)
• Denied request to proceed with MEG funding program expression of interest (carried)
• Tabled undeveloped road allowance brushing TWP 591A U for cost info (carried)
• Approved $3,643.80 per capita contribution to North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (carried)
• Approved collaboration with Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club for lower-cost trail work (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2024-16 for road allowance license (carried)
• Approved attendance at AMHSA 2024 Conference for CAO and OH&S staff (carried)
• Approved $100 wreath sponsorship for Elk Point Remembrance Day (carried)

Organizational Meeting

The County of St. Paul held an organizational meeting to reappoint Councillor Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve and approve committee appointments and remuneration rates for the upcoming year.

• Reappointed Councillor Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve
• Approved committee appointments for Agricultural Services, Fire Protection, and Library Boards
• Set councillor remuneration: Reeve $2869.20/month, Deputy Reeve $2473.20/month
• Set meeting rates: Committee meetings $209, virtual meetings $209
• Appointed Zan Reilly to the County Library Board

Council re-appointed Councillor Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve for a one-year term. They approved a resolution keeping all committee appointments the same for the year, with minor changes, and amended council remuneration and allowances. The meeting was procedural and organizational, with no other substantive decisions.

• Re-appointed Maxine Fodness as Deputy Reeve (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments for the year (Resolution OM20241022.1001)
• Removed Elk Point Airport Committee from appointments
• Set council salaries: Reeve $2,869.20/month, Deputy Reeve $2,473.20/month, Councillor $2,077.20/month
• Set meeting rates: committee/virtual $209, out-of-county $264
• Set travel allowances: mileage at CRA rates, meals by receipt or fixed amounts
• Appointed Zan Reilly to County Library Board as Member at Large (Resolution OM20241022.1002)

Council Meeting 1

The St. Paul No. 19 County Council will discuss several new business items, including a proposed levy increase for the Northern Lights Library System, a regional governance services contract, and a waste hauling and collection agreement. The meeting also includes a second and third reading of Bylaw 2023‑15 ASP for Elk Point Airport, and updates on budget timing and public works scheduling.

• Northern Lights Library System – levy increase proposal
• Regional Governance Services – service contract proposal
• Waste Hauling and Collection – new agreement
• Elk Point Airport – Bylaw 2023‑15 ASP, 2nd and 3rd reading
• Budget discussion dates and Public Works meeting start time consideration

Council approved a five-year waste hauling and collection agreement with E360S, effective November 1, 2024, and authorized the sale of the 2024 Waste Truck to E360S for $523,026.00. Council also gave second and third reading to the Elk Point Airport ASP Bylaw 2023-15, accepted a 1.5% library levy increase, and denied a proposal for regional governance workshops. Several other routine items were approved, including appointments, budget dates, and financial reports.

• Approved 5-year waste hauling agreement with E360S (Nov 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2029)
• Authorized sale of 2024 Waste Truck to E360S for $523,026.00 (GST included)
• Gave second and third reading to Elk Point Airport ASP Bylaw 2023-15
• Denied Strategic Steps Inc. proposal for regional governance workshops
• Accepted 1.5% library levy increase, payment of $35,379.96
• Appointed Mienna Starosielski as agricultural inspector
• Set budget discussion dates for December 5 & 6, 2025
• Approved budget to actual as of September 30, 2024

Public Works

The Public Works Council will consider appointing a Development Authority and discuss several support items, including an electricity renewal project, a sponsorship request, and a grant application. Updates on the Town of St. Paul Fire Services agreement and reports from the Directors of Public Works and Community Services will also be presented.

• 8.2 Appointment of Development Authority
• 8.3 8760 Group – Electricity Renewal
• 8.6 Regional Fire Services Training Program Grant Application – Letter of Support
• 8.8 RMHC Winterland Invitational Sponsorship Request 2025
• 8.9 Heinsburg Community Hall – Contribution for New Tables

Council approved the St. Paul Town and County Joint Fire Services Agreement for four years (2025-2028), approved a 3-year electricity renewal with 8760 Group, and appointed a new Development Authority. Delegations from Mallaig Beach and Elk Point Arena were received as information, with the arena funding request deferred to October strategic planning. A motion to provide up to 25% matching funds to the Mallaig & District Museum Society was defeated.

• Approved St. Paul Town and County Joint Fire Services Agreement for 4 years (2025-2028)
• Approved 3-year electricity renewal with 8760 Group effective Jan 1, 2026
• Appointed Yiren Liu as Development Authority, replacing Amanda Antwi-Nsiah
• Approved advertising for Returning Officer for 2025 municipal election
• Approved FCSSAA conference attendance for Councillors Fodness and Hedrick
• Approved letter of support for Regional Fire Services Training Program grant
• Approved letter of support for Mallaig & District Museum Society CFEP application
• Defeated motion to provide up to 25% matching funds to Mallaig & District Museum Society

Agricultural Service Board

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The Agricultural Service Board approved its 2025 Strategic Plan, directing staff to use it in service and planning discussions. The board also tabled a Clean Farms decision pending research, and directed staff to gather information on several programs including an Ag Bylaw and Right to Repair.

• Approved 2025 ASB Strategic Plan (moved by Dean Smith, carried)
• Tabled Clean Farms decision; directed admin to contact MD of Bonnyville and Two Hills County about bagging machines
• Directed LARA to investigate funding for grain bag roller
• Directed staff to gather info on Ag Bylaw feasibility
• Directed staff to gather info on On Farm Efficiency Program
• Directed staff to pursue info on Right to Repair
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (ASB20240913.1001)
• Accepted LARA presentation as information (ASB20240913.1003)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will meet on September 10, 2024, to discuss procedural items, financial updates, and public delegations. The meeting includes reviews of fire invoices, updates on financial assistance requests, and discussions on new business such as grants and rezoning proposals.

• Review of Fire Invoices #98467 and #97812
• St. Paul Special Olympics - Financial Assistance Request - Update
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2024-11: Rezoning from A to IR
• 2024 Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) - MOA
• Stoney Lake Community Association - Recreation Lease No. 129 NE 23-56-8-W4

Council held an ASB hearing regarding Richardson Ground Squirrel infestations on three parcels owned by Greg Lovell, heard testimony from the Ag Fieldman and landowner, then voted to place the lands under supervision per the Agricultural Service Board Act. Council also approved a rezoning bylaw, upheld two fire invoices, and approved several grants and agreements.

• Declared SW-4-56-6-W4, SE-4-56-6-W4, SW-3-56-6-W4 subject to ASB supervision (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2024-11 rezoning Part SE 21 58 9 W4 from A to IR (carried)
• Upheld fire invoices #98467 and #97812 at $5,000 each (carried)
• Approved $500 one-time grant to St. Paul Special Olympics (carried)
• Approved CCBF Memorandum of Agreement execution (carried)
• Partnered on ACP grant for Regional Meat Processing Facility Feasibility Study (carried)
• Approved road closure of portions of Road Plans 2004CL and 084073 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2024-15: Garner Lake Speed Control Addition (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council will conduct its regular meeting on August 13, 2024, covering procedural items, financial reports, and updates on community funding requests. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, bank reconciliation, and updates on items such as the Mallaig Agricultural Society financial assistance request and the County of Two Hills coldmix agreement.

• Mallaig Agricultural Society Financial Assistance Request - Update
• County of Two Hills Request for Annual Coldmix Agreement - Update
• St. Paul Search & Rescue Vehicle Repair
• 2025 ACP Grant Applications
• LRA Rodeo Finals Fundraising Opportunity - Not for Profit Organization Allocation

Council approved a one-time $35,000 unbudgeted donation to the Mallaig Agricultural Society for 2024, funded from the Board/Org Grants - Recreation Department. They also approved several other items including a coldmix agreement with the County of Two Hills, a $2,800 labor donation for St. Paul Search and Rescue vehicle repairs, and a $1,000 grant to the St. Paul Jr. B Canadiens. A request to waive $10,000 in fire invoices was referred back to administration for more information.

• Approved $35,000 donation to Mallaig Agricultural Society (carried)
• Approved annual coldmix agreement with County of Two Hills (carried)
• Referred fire invoice waiver request to administration (carried)
• Approved $2,800 labor donation for St. Paul Search and Rescue (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to St. Paul Jr. B Canadiens (carried)
• Approved $1,000 for AG Ross Arena cornhole tournament (carried)
• Appointed Jason Storch as Agricultural Fieldman (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2024-14 (carried unanimously)

Public Works

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works committee will meet to discuss infrastructure replacements and policy updates. The agenda includes a rezoning application and requests for financial assistance.

• Bylaw 2024-11: Rezoning from A to IR (SE 21-58-9-W4)
• Lottie Lake Infrastructure Replacement
• Bylaw 2024-13 Unsightly Premises Bylaw
• St. Paul Child Care Society request for financial assistance
• County of Two Hills request for Annual Coldmix Agreement

The County of St. Paul No. 19 held its Public Works meeting on July 23, 2024, approving several operational items. Key decisions included approving Phase 2 of the Lottie Lake Water Detailed Design at an estimated cost of $149,760, purchasing two new brush trucks for $147,700, and giving final reading to the Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2024-13. The council also denied a counteroffer on a property lease, cancelled $7,883.95 in property taxes for a local business, and tabled a coldmix agreement with the County of Two Hills.

• Approved Phase 2 Lottie Lake Water Detailed Design at $149,760 (carried)
• Purchased two Ford F-450 brush trucks for $147,700 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2024-13 (carried unanimously)
• Denied $20,000 counteroffer on Lot 28ER lease (carried)
• Cancelled $7,883.95 in 2024 property taxes for Caouette & Sons (carried)
• Tabled County of Two Hills coldmix agreement (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Mallaig and District Museum (carried)
• Denied St. Paul Child Care Society financial assistance request (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County Council will meet to review various business items, including grant applications and municipal requests. The agenda includes several delegations and reports on financial matters.

• 2024 CCBF Grant Application
• Mallaig School Day Care Centre
• e-Scribe Software Module Upgrade Request
• Waste Management RFQ Results
• Ashmont Rescue Tools Request to Purchase

Council approved funding for Ashmont rescue tools and authorized a fireworks display at Laurier Lake. They also agreed to consider a debenture of up to $700,000 to support the Mallaig School Day Care Centre development.

• Approved $19,732 for Ashmont Fire Hall cutter and spreader rescue tools
• Approved considering a debenture up to $700,000 for Mallaig School Day Care Centre
• Authorized Laurier Lake Blue Bird Beach Association to host August fireworks
• Scheduled September 10, 2024, hearing for ASB land supervision for three parcels
• Approved e-Scribe software upgrade for $3,200 annually plus $675 setup fee
• Approved negotiations with E360s for waste bin collection and transportation
• Waived bylaw fines totaling $2,700
• Approved 2024 CCBF grant application for Michaud Road (Township Road 622)

Public Works

The Public Works body will review several items including a public hearing for a rezoning request. The agenda also covers speed limit recommendations for Laurier Lake and various community requests.

• Public Hearing Bylaw 2024-09 - Rezoning Lot 1A Plan 9020405
• Speed Limit - Laurier Lake Recommendations - Bylaw 2024-12
• MD of Bonnyville - ASP Chickenhill Lake - Public Hearing
• County of Two Hills Request for Purchase of Coldmix
• Beaver Reduction Incentive Program Policy

Agricultural Service Board

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Agricultural Service Board scheduled a meeting for June 18, 2024. The provided document contains only system placeholders and empty fields. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

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The Agricultural Service Board recommended that Council set a date for a hearing to discuss taking three parcels of land under supervision due to a severe Richardson Ground Squirrel infestation, as per Section 9 of the ASB Act. The board also approved purchasing and selling Zinc Phosphide and Rozol for future infestations, pending budget, and directed administration to bring forward custom roadside spraying costs. Other items were accepted as information or deferred, including the ASB-3 Equipment Sanitation policy referred back to the Policy Committee.

• Recommended Council set a hearing date to consider taking land under supervision for ground squirrel infestation (Carried)
• Approved purchase/sale of Zinc Phosphide and Rozol for ground squirrel control, pending budget (Carried)
• Directed Administration to bring forward custom roadside spraying costs as fee schedule amendment (Carried)
• Referred ASB-3 Equipment Sanitation policy back to Policy Committee for clarification (Carried)
• Approved attending AG Day 2025 with information booth and reaching out to UFA (Carried)
• Deferred ASB Promotion to Strategic Planning discussions (Carried)
• Accepted Water Pumps, Weed Control Act Changes, and Agricultural Fieldman Report as information (Carried)
• Filed North Saskatchewan River Heritage River designation as information (Carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County Council will meet to discuss various business items including local government fiscal frameworks and public works planning. The agenda includes updates on gravel crushing, requests for waste bins and gravel, and several sponsorship or foundation requests.

• MOA Approval for Local Government Fiscal Framework Capital/Operating Programs
• Public Works Meeting and Strategic Plan discussions
• Gravel Delivery Agreement - Government Frameworks Form
• Ashmont Legion Cold Mix Request
• Haying in the 30's - Request for Waste Bins and Gravel

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council approved several community support requests, including cold mix for the Ashmont Legion and resources for the 'Haying in the 30's' event. Council also authorized agreements for provincial capital and operating programs and denied a request to cancel penalty fees and fire call charges for a resident. Additionally, Council tabled a decision regarding a dog violation and denied a gravel crushing request for the Shankowski Pit.

• Approved MOA for provincial fiscal framework programs
• Denied request to cancel penalty fees and fire call charges
• Approved $2,451.75 cold mix project for Ashmont Legion
• Approved waste bins and gravel for 'Haying in the 30's' event
• Denied gravel crushing request for Shankowski Pit
• Tabled dog violation decision pending fence installation confirmation
• Cancelled August 27 Public Works meeting
• Approved May 2024 budget to actual and council fees

Public Works

The Public Works body will review several new business items including a rezoning bylaw and various property requests. The agenda also includes discussions on software proposals, grant requests, and park equipment.

• Bylaw 2024-09: Rezoning Lot 1A Plan 9020405
• Land Purchase Request NE 27-57-8-W4
• Mann Lake Golf Course - 2024 Grant Request
• Email Cyber Security Software Proposal
• Quotes for Park Equipment

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting on May 28, 2024 approved several items, including a $34,160 purchase of a Massey Ferguson 1526 tractor and John Deere Z530R mower for the Parks department, a 12-month Darktrace cyber security agreement at an estimated $28,871, and a $4,961.20 contribution to the Mann Lake Golf Course. Council denied a request to renew a lease on Lot 28ER, Block 2, Plan 8023220 and instead voted to offer the current lease owner the right to purchase the land at the 2023 assessed value of $45,000. Council also tabled requests on penalty fees and a gravel crushing request, and denied a request to change the tax due date and install garbage bins at Laurier Lake.

• Approved April 23, 2024 Public Works meeting minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved agenda with addition of Speed Limit - Laurier Lake (carried)
• Approved Roadside Brushing agreement with discussed amendments (carried)
• Accepted May 2024 Director of Public Works report (carried)
• Accepted May 2024 Director of Community Services report (carried)
• Approved 12-month Darktrace cyber security agreement at estimated $28,871, using 2024 Risk Pro credits (carried)
• Approved $4,961.20 contribution to Mann Lake Golf Course for operating costs (carried)
• Denied request to renew lease on Lot 28ER, Block 2, Plan 8023220; offered purchase at 2023 assessed value of $45,000 (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County Council will discuss several items including a 5-year capital and operational budget, road closures, and various policy updates. The agenda also includes discussions on agricultural services, equipment sales, and community requests.

• Road Closure Bylaw 2022-01: NW22-55-4-W4 Nuisance Grounds Plan 1624ET
• Road Closure Bylaw 2022-21: Mallaig Subdivision - Plan 1005E0
• Agricultural Services Board Bylaw (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• 5-Year Capital & Operational Budget discussion
• Opening of sealed bids for equipment items for sale

The Council approved the sale of various county vehicles and equipment, accepting bids totaling over $200,000. They passed third readings for two road closure bylaws and appointed members to the Agricultural Service Board. Additionally, the Council approved a one-year waste transfer agreement with the Town of St. Paul and tabled a wind turbine information session for June.

• Approved sale of 2015 CAT Grader to Michner Allen for $146,888.00
• Approved sale of 2009 Kenworth Plow/Gravel to Michner Allen for $31,088.00
• Approved sale of 2011 Ford F350 to Shane Murray for $6,500.00
• Approved sale of 2017 Degelman Mower to Joel Michaud for $10,000.00
• Approved sale of 2017 Degelman Mower to Michner Allen for $7,288.00
• Approved sale of 1993 Land Roller to Paul Wanchuk for $8,500.00
• Approved sale of 2012 Degelman Sidearm to Dean Smith for $3,100.00
• Approved sale of 2012 Chevrolet Suburban to Michner Allen for $3,188.00

Public Works

The Public Works body will discuss the 2024 operating and capital budget, several bylaws, and various community requests. The meeting includes a public hearing for Bylaw 2024-04 Owlseye and multiple delegations.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2024-04 Owlseye
• Agricultural Services Board Bylaw 2024-08
• Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-06
• Landowner Request for Compensation - Cancellation of Road Plan 8521427
• Development Permit AA - 2024, Santech Diesel

Council approved the 2024 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget and the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The board also passed the Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-06 and authorized the sale of various pieces of public works equipment.

• Approved 2024 Operating and Capital Budget (Carried)
• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-06 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Approved transfer of 2023 Surplus: $1.815M to Future Operations and $1M to Future Capital (Carried)
• Approved sale of various PW equipment, trucks, and trailers via sealed bid (Carried)
• Approved $667.50 compensation to landowner in SE 2-58-8-W4 (Carried)
• Approved $100 reduced rate for 150 tonnes of gravel for Mallaig Baptist Church (Carried)
• Denied third reading of Agricultural Services Board Bylaw 2024-08 (Defeated)

Council Meeting 1

The County Council is meeting to discuss various business items including land supervision, infrastructure updates, and community requests. The agenda includes discussions on borrowing bylaws, playground equipment replacement, and several upcoming local events.

• Hearing for Land Supervision as per ASB Recommendation
• Borrowing Bylaw 2024-05 and Proposed Local Improvement Tax Plan update
• Westcove Playground Equipment Replacement
• Cold Mix Tender Award
• X10 Technologies Proposal for KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

Council awarded a cold mix asphalt contract to Grynn Contracting Ltd. and allocated road sections for a roadside cleanup fundraiser. The board also approved several community donations and a security training contract, while rescinding a proposed local improvement tax plan.

• Awarded cold mix asphalt tender to Grynn Contracting Ltd. at $14.92 per tonne
• Approved $5,380.43 contract with X10 Technologies for security awareness training
• Allocated $30,000 in 2024 budget for Westcove Campground playground equipment
• Rescinded the local improvement plan and proposed tax notification (CM20240312.1007)
• Approved sponsorship for Goodridge 4-H Club 'beef on the bun' supper
• Denied financial assistance for the 4-H DLMS program for 2024
• Approved $100 donation to Community Futures for Lemonade Day
• Defeated second reading of Borrowing Bylaw 2024-05

Public Works

The County of St. Paul Public Works committee will consider several tender awards for roadside mowing, spraying, and bridge repair. The agenda also includes discussions on waste bin fees for community groups and a new fee schedule bylaw. A presentation from STARS is scheduled.

• BF6873 Bridge Collapse Project tender award
• 2024 Oiling Scopes approval
• Waste bin fees discussion for community groups
• Roadside mowing and spraying tender awards
• 2024-07 Fee Schedule Bylaw

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $579,875 tender for the BF6873 bridge collapse project and a $330,486 five-year financial software contract. Council also passed the 2024-07 Fee Schedule Bylaw, approved a $14,000 annual contribution to the STARS Foundation, and tabled the 2024 mowing scopes for further review.

• Approved 2023 Oiling and Rip & Pack projects for 2024 completion
• Approved 100% waste bin subsidy for specific community groups
• Approved $14,000 annual contribution to STARS Foundation for 2024/2025
• Approved 5-year financial software contract with Endeavour Solutions Inc. ($330,486 total)
• Awarded BF6873 bridge collapse tender to Prairie Erectors International Inc. ($579,875)
• Awarded 2024/2025 roadside mowing tender to Nuwave Industries Ltd.
• Passed Fee Schedule Bylaw 2024-07 (third reading)
• Tabled 2024 Mowing Scopes for further administration review

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul Council is reviewing proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2023-26. The meeting also includes discussions regarding waste bin fees and a request from Owlseye to purchase portions of Railway Avenue.

• Proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2023-26
• Discussion of community group submissions for waste bin fee reconsideration
• Request by Owlseye to purchase parts of Railway Avenue and First Street East
• Approval of 2024 oiling scopes
• Update on the 2024-05 Borrowing Bylaw

Council approved the purchase of a 14M Motor Grader and advanced several land use bylaw amendments. The board also initiated a borrowing bylaw for natural gas connections in Riverview and denied a land purchase request from the Town of Elk Point.

• Approved purchase of one 14M Motor Grader for $922,000
• Gave first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 2024-05 for Riverview natural gas connections
• Passed 2nd and 3rd readings for Land Use Bylaw 2023-26(A)
• Passed 2nd and 3rd readings for Land Use Bylaw 2023-26(B) regarding WECS tower setbacks
• Denied Town of Elk Point's request for a letter of consent to purchase land
• Approved $1,000 grant for MS Canada's St. Paul MS Walk
• Approved $500 donation for the St. Paul Ukrainian Dance Club
• Approved $4,500 gravel purchase for Evergreen Regional Waste Management Commission

Public Works

The County of St. Paul Public Works committee will discuss the 2024-05 Borrowing Bylaw and a scope change request for the Moosehills Project. The agenda also includes reviews of corridor regulations, oiling scopes, and Batty Lake public access.

• 2024-05 Borrowing Bylaw
• Moosehills Project tender and scope change request
• Corridor Regulation Bylaw review
• Batty Lake public access discussion
• Oiling scopes

Council approved the Moosehills project tender and a related scope increase. The board also granted several community sponsorships and denied requests for a road allowance at Batty Lake and a specific encroachment sketch.

• Awarded Moosehills project tender to E-Construction
• Approved $31,814 scope increase for WSP on Moosehills project
• Approved $5,000 platinum sponsorship for 2nd Chance Trail Ride & Dinner
• Approved $2,000 for St. Paul & District Arts Foundation operating expenses
• Approved $250 silver sponsorship for Elk Point Minor Hockey U11 tournament
• Denied request for Letter of Support for public access road to Batty Lake
• Denied encroachment request for Roll 4627120; requested Real Property Report
• Approved tender for 45,000 tonnes of cold mix product

Agricultural Service Board

The provided document contains only software interface elements and structural headers for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Agricultural Service Board meeting on February 21, 2024. There are no specific topics, motions, or decisions recorded in this text.

The Agricultural Service Board recommended that Council hold a hearing to potentially take land under supervision due to a severe Richardson Ground Squirrel infestation. The Board also approved a $300 sponsorship for the Two Hills Agri Day & Tradeshow and coordinated farm plastics disposal efforts.

• Recommended Council set a hearing to potentially take land under supervision for Richardson Ground Squirrel infestation
• Approved $300 bronze sponsorship for Two Hills Agri Day & Tradeshow
• Accepted Cleanfarms Service Agreement as sufficient documentation for farm plastics
• Directed Administration to seek usage agreement with Two Hills County for a grain bag roller
• Directed Administration to research Alberta Ag and Irrigation water pumping program availability
• Decided not to move forward with a Bylaw for Weed Control
• Directed Administration to research feasibility of producer workshops for ASB and LARA services
• Scheduled regular meetings for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. (April-September)

Council Meeting 1

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding Bylaw 2023-26 land use amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on landowner compensation and fire plan integration with Elk Point.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2023-26 LUB Amendments
• Landowner Request for Compensation at SW 36-57-8-W4
• Merging Town of Elk Point under the Joint Quality Management Fire Plan
• Property Assessment and Tax Notice review for Roll# 1071408
• Review of Fire Call Invoice #95330

Council committed to a tripartite funding collaboration for a new day care center and approved a raw water truck fill station in Ashmont. A public hearing was held regarding Land Use Bylaw amendments, with Council directing staff to summarize public feedback for further discussion.

• Approved tripartite collaboration for Mallaig School Day Care up to $300,000 per partner
• Approved up to $20,000 for raw water truck fill station in Ashmont
• Approved Bylaw 2024-03 Tax Installment Payment Plan
• Approved refund of $800 for survey work in SW 36-57-8-W4
• Approved refund of $5,000 plus penalties to two customers for suspicious fires
• Approved merging Town of Elk Point under Joint Quality Management Fire Plan
• Denied request to cancel penalties on Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 7521646
• Decided not to hire public bin site attendants in 2024

Public Works

The Public Works body will review several new business items including road cancellations and agreements. The agenda also includes resident delegations regarding general concerns and wind turbines.

• Mantle Materials Group Ltd. agreement on NW 16-56-7-W4 & SW 21-56-7-W4
• Awarding of fire truck purchase
• Road Cancellation - Road Plan 4541EO in West 1/2 36-57-8-W4
• Road Cancellation - Road Plan 852 1427 in East 1/2 2-58-8-W4
• Encroachment Application Appeal for Vincent Lake

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Public Works meeting on January 30, 2024, approved several items, including awarding the purchase of three fire pumpers to Fort Gary Fire Trucks for $2,118,930.00, funded from the General Fire Reserve. Council also approved an asset purchase agreement with Mantle Materials Group Ltd. for two gravel pits, gave first reading to a corridor bylaw for the Iron Horse Trail, and approved a $1,000 transportation grant for the St. Paul Senior Citizens' Club. A request to forgive a $5,000 fire call invoice was tabled, and two road closures were approved.

• Approved purchase of three fire pumpers from Fort Gary Fire Trucks for $2,118,930.00 (delivery 2025), funded from General Fire Reserve
• Approved Asset Purchase Agreement with Mantle Materials Group Ltd. for gravel pits in NW 16-56-7-W4 and SW 21-56-7-W4
• Gave first reading to Corridor Bylaw for Iron Horse Trail submitted by NE Muni-Corr Ltd.
• Approved $1,000 transportation grant for St. Paul Senior Citizens' Club for 2024
• Tabled request to forgive fire call invoice #95330 for $5,000
• Approved closing portions of Road Plan 4541EO in West 1/2 36-57-8-W4
• Approved closing portions of Road Plan 852 1427 in East 1/2 2-58-8-W4
• Approved encroachment license for cabin/deck encroachment at Vincent Lake (Lot 4, Block 4, Plan 3705RS)

Council Meeting 1

The County of St. Paul Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 2023-19. The agenda includes discussions regarding water and wastewater infrastructure replacement in Lottie Lake, Ashmont, and Mallaig. Additionally, the council will review various policy updates and committee appointments.

• Public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 2023-19
• Infrastructure replacement project for Lottie Lake, Ashmont, and Mallaig
• Moosehills Road WSP proposal review
• Chamber of Commerce 2024 funding request
• Fee Schedule Bylaw 2023-24 update

Council approved a rezoning for SE 25-58-10-W4 from Agricultural to Direct Control and established a $185,600 reserve for the Elk Point Medical Clinic. The board also approved a new Penalties Bylaw and wrote off $147,767.22 in uncollectible accounts.

• Approved rezoning of SE 25-58-10-W4 from Agricultural to Direct Control
• Established $185,600 reserve for Elk Point Medical Clinic contribution
• Approved write-off of $147,767.22 in uncollectible accounts
• Approved Fee Schedule Bylaw 2023-24 (4-2)
• Passed Penalties Bylaw 2024-01
• Approved $5,887.78 partial refund to Caouette & Sons Implements Ltd.
• Approved $20,000 total funding for three Chambers of Commerce
• Approved $5,923.00 WSP proposal for Moosehills Road engineering