Sturgeon County public meetings in 2021

Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will swear in the Division 6 Councillor, then vote on revised deputy mayor schedules, 2022 meeting dates, and appointments to boards and committees.

• Division 6 Councillor swearing-in at 1:00 p.m.
• Revised 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor Schedule approval
• Revised 2022 Council and committee meeting dates approval
• Revised 2021/2022 Council appointments to boards, committees and commissions

Council unanimously approved a revised 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor Schedule and a revised calendar for 2022 meetings and 2023 budget dates. Council also approved the revised 2021/2022 appointments to boards, committees, and commissions with one councillor opposed. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved revised 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2022 meeting calendar and 2023 budget dates (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021/2022 Council appointments to boards, committees, commissions (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole accepted the 2021 Quarter 3 Financial Report as of September 30, 2021, and received updates from Edmonton Global on the Regional Air Services Opportunity Fund, the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, the Community Services Advisory Board, the Agricultural Service Board and Alternative Land Use Services Partnership Advisory Committee, and the Economic Development Advisory Board. All items were accepted as information only, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting also included a closed session for advice from officials and discussion of economic interests.

• Accepted 2021 Quarter 3 Financial Report as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Edmonton Global Regional Air Services Opportunity Fund Update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Services Advisory Board 2021 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Agricultural Service Board and Alternative Land Use Services Partnership Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Development Advisory Board 2021 Annual Update as information (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for advice from officials and economic interests (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 operating and capital budget, the 2022 fees and charges bylaw, and the 2022-2025 strategic plan. The agenda also includes public hearings on land use bylaw amendments, appointments to boards and committees, and a closed session on a business development opportunity.

• Adoption of 2022 Operating and Capital Budget and 2023-2025 forecasts
• Bylaw 1564/21 - 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw (three readings)
• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1560/21 - General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1568/21 - Redistrict Block B Plan 1484NY from AG to RVS
• 2022 Gravel Supply Contract Award

Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (4-2), the 2023-2025 operating and 2023-2027 capital forecasts (4-2), and the amended Significant Tax Revenue Growth Policy (5-1). They also gave final readings to the 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw, the 2021 General Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, and a redistricting for recreational vehicle storage. A public hearing on the 2021 Land Use District Audit Bylaw was recessed to January 11, 2022.

• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (4-2)
• Approved 2023-2025 Operating and 2023-2027 Capital Financial Forecasts in principle (4-2)
• Approved amended Significant Tax Revenue Growth Policy (5-1)
• Gave third reading to 2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw 1564/21 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1560/21, 2021 General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1568/21, redistricting Block B Plan 1484NY to RVS (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 gravel supply contracts to Seven M Construction, Dale Croswell Construction, and Lehigh Hanson Materials (unanimous)
• Recessed public hearing on Bylaw 1561/21 (Land Use District Audit) to January 11, 2022

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee met on December 1, 2021, and adopted all items on the agenda, including a rebranding update, a tax penalty cancellation request, and several policy-related requests for decision. The committee also received an information item on intermunicipal collaboration frameworks.

• Sturgeon County Rebranding Update (RFD-408-21)
• Tax Penalty Cancellation Request for Tax Roll 4380039 (PRS-027-21)
• Strategic Plan Policy (RFD-369-21)
• Proactive Disclosure of Council Meeting Closed Session Reports Policy (RFD-372-21)
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List (RFD-391-21)

The Governance & Council Services Committee met electronically and unanimously recommended that Council develop a new Sturgeon County brand based on Creative Concept 2. It also recommended refusing a tax penalty cancellation request for $3,787.35, approving an amended Strategic Plan Policy, and approving a new Proactive Disclosure of Council Meeting Closed Session Reports Policy. The committee received the follow-up action list and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks update as information.

• Recommended development of new Sturgeon County brand based on Creative Concept 2 (unanimous)
• Recommended refusal of tax penalty cancellation for $3,787.35 on tax roll 4380039 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended Strategic Plan Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Proactive Disclosure of Council Meeting Closed Session Reports Policy (unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow up action list as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks Update as information (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole met electronically and adopted its agenda with an amendment replacing a closed-session item on investment attraction with a personnel matter. It then approved the minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting. The committee moved into closed session at 5:24 p.m. to discuss the personnel matter and returned to open session at 5:54 p.m., with no decisions made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

• Adopted the November 30, 2021 agenda with an amendment replacing the closed-session item on investment attraction with a personnel matter (Motion 096/21).
• Adopted the November 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes as presented (Motion 097/21).
• Moved into closed session at 5:24 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter (Motion 098/21).
• Moved out of closed session at 5:54 p.m. (Motion 099/21).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. (Motion 100/21).

Council

Sturgeon County Council met on November 30, 2021, to consider a range of items including the 2022 operating and capital budget, a land use bylaw amendment, and several closed-session matters. The 2022 budget was initially defeated but later adopted. Council also adopted a municipal property tax cancellation policy and a climate adaptation program, and held a public hearing on general amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.

• 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget (RFD-400-21) – defeated, then adopted
• Public Hearing – Bylaw 1560/21, 2021 General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Municipal Property Tax Cancellation, Reduction, Refund and Deferral Policy (RFD-344-21) – adopted
• Climate Adaptation Challenge Capacity Building Program (RFD-406-21) – adopted
• Villeneuve Airport Area Master Plan (RFD-339-21) – adopted

Council approved the 2022 Service Enhancements in the Operating and Capital Budget, reflecting a 1.8% tax rate increase, after defeating an amendment to defer three firefighter positions. They also approved several budget amendments, including $300,000 for up to three additional coverall structures, a $100,000 crosswalk pilot project, and a $203,000 one-year mowing pilot. Several other proposed road projects were defeated. Council also confirmed an enforcement order regarding a rooster, requiring compliance by December 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., and approved a tax payment agreement with Conifer Energy Inc.

• Approved 2022 Service Enhancements in Operating and Capital Budget, reflecting a 1.8% tax rate increase (Motion 532/21, as amended by defeating deferral of 3 firefighter positions).
• Approved $300,000 for up to three additional coverall structures at remote sites or fleet yard (Motion 508/21).
• Approved $100,000 to pilot a crosswalk project in Cardiff and Sturgeon Valley (Motion 511/21).
• Approved $203,000 for a one-year pilot mowing service enhancement (Motion 517/21).
• Confirmed Enforcement Order for keeping a rooster, varying compliance timeline to December 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (Motion 514/21).
• Approved tax payment agreement with Conifer Energy Inc. (Motion 536/21).
• Defeated $1,750,000 for construction of Township Road 544 terminating at Range Road 261 (Motion 509/21).
• Defeated $7,000,000 for Range Road 10 construction from Highway 37 to Pine Sands Subdivision (Motion 516/21).

Council

This is a 2022 Budget Meeting of Sturgeon County Council held through electronic communications. The agenda includes service enhancement discussions under Economic Development, Infrastructure Management, and Operational Efficiency, followed by a high-level summary of the proposed 2022 budget and deliberations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed items listed.

• Service Enhancements: Economic Development and Competitiveness
• Service Enhancements: Infrastructure Management and Modernization
• Service Enhancements: Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
• High-level Summary of the Proposed 2022 Budget
• Deliberations and Adjournment

Council unanimously endorsed the 2022 Capital Budget allocations, with final approval to occur at a future meeting after budget deliberations conclude. The meeting included presentations on service enhancements, infrastructure, and operational efficiency, but no other formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m.

• Endorsed 2022 Capital Budget allocations (Motion 500/21) — carried unanimously, final approval deferred to a future Council meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m. (Motion 501/21) — carried unanimously.

Council

The Council is meeting to discuss the proposed 2022 Budget. The agenda includes service enhancements regarding economic development, infrastructure management, and operational efficiency.

• Proposed 2022 Budget discussion

Council met electronically to review the proposed 2022 budget, including a financial overview, budget breakdown, utility rate fee proposal, and capital plan. No formal decisions were made on the budget; the only action was adopting the meeting agenda. The meeting recessed to November 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to continue budget discussions.

• Adopted the November 17, 2021 Council Meeting Agenda (Motion 499/21), carried unanimously
• Recessed the meeting to November 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to continue the 2022 budget review

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting focused on the 2022 budget. Council will review Sturgeon County's financial picture, a budget breakdown, and the capital budget. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Financial overview of Sturgeon County
• Budget breakdown
• Capital budget review

The Committee of the Whole accepted three informational presentations (Northern Lights Library System, MAGA Energy Ltd., and the Transportation Advisory Committee's 2021 update) and referred the Transportation Advisory Committee's recommendations and endorsements to Council for consideration during 2022 Budget Deliberations. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted November 9, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Northern Lights Library System presentation as information (unanimous)
• Accepted MAGA Energy Ltd. presentation as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Transportation Advisory Committee 2021 update as information (unanimous)
• Referred Transportation Advisory Committee recommendations to 2022 Budget Deliberations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider three land use bylaw amendments, all at first reading. The agenda also includes adoption of the consent agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and adjournment.

• Bylaw 1560/21 - 2021 General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - First Reading
• Bylaw 1561/21 - Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - 2021 Land Use District Audit Bylaw - First Reading
• Bylaw 1568/21 - Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - Redistrict Block B Plan 1484NY from AG - Agriculture District to RVS - Recreational Vehicle Storage District - First Reading
• Adoption of consent agenda (RFD-376-21)
• Adoption of minutes from September 14, October 26, and October 28, 2021 meetings

Council unanimously gave first reading to three land use bylaws: Bylaw 1560/21 (general amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17), Bylaw 1561/21 (2021 Land Use District Audit Bylaw), and Bylaw 1568/21 (redistricting Block B Plan 1484NY from AG to RVS). No final approvals were made; these are first readings only. The meeting also included adoption of prior minutes and a proclamation of Métis Week.

• Adopted November 9, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 14, 2021 Regular Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 26, 2021 Organizational Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 28, 2021 Special Council minutes (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1560/21 (general LUB amendments) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1561/21 (land use district audit) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1568/21 (redistrict Block B Plan 1484NY to RVS) (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a Request for Decision (RFD-374-21) on a Division 6 by-election, which is listed as adopted. The agenda also includes call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single decision.

• RFD-374-21: Request for Decision Division 6 By-election (adopted)
• Attachments include Request for Decision.docx and Consolidated Election Bylaw.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and to receive correspondence on the privatization of Alberta Land Titles, Edmonton's provincial coal policy letter, and a request from the Alberta Elk Commission for a letter of support on legalizing harvest preserves. The committee will also hold a closed session on investment attraction, citing advice from officials and economic interests. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as adopted.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (RFD-288-21)
• Correspondence re: privatization of Alberta Land Titles (INF-082-21)
• Correspondence re: provincial coal policy from Mayor Don Iveson (INF-083-21)
• Request for letter of support for legalization of harvest preserves from Alberta Elk Commission (INF-084-21)
• Closed session on investment attraction (RFD-070-21)

Council

Sturgeon County Council meets to decide on several items, including first reading of a temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw, approval of a broadband initiative contract, and third reading of three 'Our Future Valley' bylaws. The agenda also includes second reading of a land use bylaw amendment, adoption of an agribusiness task force engagement plan, and property tax penalty cancellations. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land, tax, and economic development matters.

• Bylaw 1565/21 - 2021 Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - First Reading
• Broadband Initiative Phase One - Approval for Contract Execution
• Bylaw 1555/21, 1556/21, 1557/21 - Our Future Valley - Third Reading
• Bylaw 1551/21 - Amendment of Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - Direct Control District 20 - Second Reading
• Property tax penalty cancellations for tax rolls 1480064, 1480065, 515001, 515003

Special Council Meeting

Sturgeon County's Special Council Meeting on September 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Council Chambers is a single-item agenda. Council will consider Bylaw 1565/21, a temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw, under new business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, adoption of agenda, and adjournment.

• Bylaw 1565/21 - 2021 Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw (RFD-342-21)

Council voted 4-3 to postpone first reading of Bylaw 1565/21, the 2021 Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw, to the September 14, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. The motion to postpone was carried, with Councillors Derouin, Bokenfohr, Comeau, and Tighe in favour, and Mayor Hnatiw and Councillors Toms and Shaw against. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the September 2, 2021 Special Council Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed first reading of Bylaw 1565/21 (face coverings) to Sept. 14 Regular Council Meeting (4-3)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee met on September 2, 2021, and adopted all items on the agenda. This included a proposed process for tax cancellation, reduction, refund, and deferral requests, as well as council common public relations allocations and a follow-up action list for council and committee meetings.

• Adopted proposed process for tax cancellation, reduction, refund, and deferral requests
• Adopted council common public relations allocations
• Adopted council and committee meeting follow-up action list
• Adopted minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting

The Governance & Council Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council approve a policy to streamline taxpayer requests for property tax cancellations, reductions, refunds, and deferrals. It also approved specific allocations from the Council Common Public Relations Budget, including $251.31 for a scholarship recipient lunch, $86.03 for a community wellness breakfast, $550 for Remembrance Day wreaths, $5,000 for Yellow Ribbon Gala sponsorship, and $5,500 for staff appreciation. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and received a follow-up action list as information. The meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.

• Recommended Council approve a policy to streamline tax cancellation, reduction, refund, and deferral requests (Motion 028/21).
• Approved $251.31 for Dale MacMillan Scholarship recipient protocol lunch.
• Approved $86.03 for Pembina donation to community wellness protocol continental breakfast.
• Approved $550 for Remembrance Day wreaths.
• Approved $5,000 for Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship.
• Approved $5,500 for County staff appreciation.
• Adopted the September 2, 2021 meeting agenda (Motion 026/21).
• Adopted the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes (Motion 027/21).

Council

Sturgeon County Council meets on August 24, 2021, to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive presentations, and consider several items of new business. Key items include second and third readings of the Surface Drainage Bylaw 1558/21, a public hearing on Bylaw 1551/21 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for Direct Control District 20, and a report from the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force. The meeting also includes several closed-session items on business development, intermunicipal negotiations, and other confidential matters.

• Bylaw 1558/21 - Surface Drainage Bylaw - second and third readings
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1551/21 - amendment of Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - Direct Control District 20
• Pembina Three-Year Funding Agreement for Community Enhancement
• Tax relief requests for tax rolls 515001, 1480064, and 1480065
• 2021 Tax Recovery Reserve Bid (Public Tax Sale)

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1558/21, the Surface Drainage Bylaw, passing it unanimously. Council also refused a request to refund waste disposal fees for tax roll 192075, and directed administration to explore alternatives for waste disposal fees. Two tax relief requests were referred to administration for future recommendations, and the 2021 Public Tax Sale conditions and reserve bid were approved. Council also authorized the Mayor to present an amended cost-sharing proposal to the City of St. Albert regarding the recreation agreement.

• Approved Bylaw 1558/21 (Surface Drainage Bylaw) on second and third reading, carried unanimously.
• Refused the request to refund waste disposal fees for tax roll 192075 (5-2).
• Directed administration to look for alternatives for waste disposal fees and report back at a future meeting.
• Referred tax relief request by Mike Quirke for tax rolls 515001 and 515003 to administration for a future recommendation.
• Referred tax relief request by Elzbieta Zoltowska-Wyka for tax rolls 1480064 and 1480065 to administration for a future recommendation.
• Approved the conditions of sale and reserve bid for the 2021 Public Tax Recovery Property Auction scheduled for November 10, 2021.
• Accepted the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Final Report as information.
• Authorized the Mayor to present an amended cost-sharing proposal to the City of St. Albert - Sturgeon County Recreation Negotiating Committee (6-1).

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several information items, including an update on the Animal Control Bylaw, financial and strategic initiatives reporting as of June 30, 2021, a review of 2022 fees and charges, and a comparison of golf course taxation. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. All items are listed as adopted, indicating they were received or approved as information.

• Animal Control Bylaw 1508/20 update
• Financial and Strategic Initiatives reporting as of June 30, 2021
• 2022 Fees and Charges Review
• Golf Courses in Sturgeon County - Taxation and Comparison

The Committee of the Whole accepted several informational reports and recommended that Council amend Animal Control Bylaw 1508/20 to delete the penalty related to section 5.8 (selling eggs). The motion carried 6-1, with Councillor Shaw opposed. Other items were accepted as information only, including the Animal Control Bylaw update, Financial and Strategic Initiatives Report, 2022 Fees and Charges Review, and Golf Course Taxation and Comparison report.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Animal Control Bylaw update as information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council amend Bylaw 1508/20 to delete penalty for section 5.8 (selling eggs) (6-1)
• Accepted Financial and Strategic Initiatives Report as information (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Fees and Charges Review as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Golf Course Taxation and Comparison report as information (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Sturgeon County's Special Council Meeting on July 23, 2021, includes one substantive item: a request for decision on an Agricultural Service Board recommendation to declare a state of agricultural disaster. The council will vote on this recommendation, which is supported by crop reports and drought maps. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment).

• Request for Decision RFD-317-21: Agricultural Service Board recommendation to declare a State of Agricultural Disaster
• Attachments include Alberta Crop Report (July 13, 2021) and drought/precipitation maps

Council unanimously declared a State of Agricultural Disaster in Sturgeon County, following a recommendation from the Agricultural Service Board. The motion was carried with all six attending councillors voting in favor; one councillor was absent. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned shortly after.

• Declared State of Agricultural Disaster in Sturgeon County (unanimous, 6-0)
• Adopted the July 23, 2021 Special Council Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on a range of items including property tax refunds, contract awards for road reconstruction, and second reading of three Our Future Valley bylaws. The agenda also includes presentations on a property tax payment proposal and residential tree waste, plus several other routine decisions.

• Property tax refund due to fire loss (Tax Roll 1976056)
• Bylaw 1553/21 to establish Alternative Land Use Services Partnership Advisory Committee (2nd/3rd readings)
• Honorary road naming of Range Road 220 North
• Additional support for 2021 Edmonton Airshow
• Contract award for Township Road 544 and Range Road 252 reconstruction

Council awarded a $7,477,712.60 contract to TBL Construction Ltd. for the Township Road 544 and Range Road 252 projects, and authorized the CAO to execute four other road contracts. It also gave second reading to three Our Future Valley land-use bylaws (1555/21, 1556/21, 1557/21) and directed they be submitted to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for review before third reading. Council approved an additional $100,000 for the 2021 Edmonton Airshow, contingent on the airshow securing $300,000 from other partners, and refused a commercial water rate subsidy for Cheslen and Crozier Dairies Ltd.

• Approved $7,477,712.60 contract to TBL Construction Ltd. for Township Road 544 and Range Road 252 projects (Motion 406/21).
• Authorized CAO to execute contracts for four road projects: Meadowview Drive, Pine Sands Subdivision, Range Road 274, and Heritage Industrial Park/Range Road 254 (Motion 407/21).
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 1555/21, Bylaw 1556/21, and Bylaw 1557/21 (Our Future Valley) (Motions 399-401/21).
• Directed submission of Bylaws 1555/21, 1556/21, and 1557/21 to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for review (Motion 402/21).
• Approved additional $100,000 for the 2021 Edmonton Airshow, contingent on securing $300,000 from other partners (Motion 391/21).
• Refused commercial water rate subsidy request from Cheslen and Crozier Dairies Ltd. (Motion 394/21).
• Proclaimed Range Road 220 North as 'Ian's Road' in honor of Ian MacGregor (Motion 390/21).
• Directed Administration to identify municipal responsibilities in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 Calls to Action (Motion 408/21).

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider two items: providing immediate support for the 2021 Edmonton Airshow and a request for decision on planning and development service improvements and a regulatory session. The agenda was adopted, and the airshow support item was adopted.

• Immediate support for the 2021 Edmonton Airshow (adopted)
• Planning and Development Service Improvement and Regulatory Session (request for decision)

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council provide $100,000 in funding to the 2021 Edmonton Airshow, sourced from the Economic Development Reserve, contingent on the Airshow securing at least $300,000 from other regional and provincial sources by July 8, 2021. The motion carried 5-1, with Councillor Shaw opposed. The meeting also included a planning and development service improvement and regulatory session, but no decisions were recorded from that discussion.

• Recommended $100,000 funding for Edmonton Airshow from Economic Development Reserve (5-1)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:31 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1556/21, which would amend the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 1313/13) as part of the Our Future Valley initiative. The agenda includes only this hearing, the adoption of the agenda, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1556/21 amending Bylaw 1313/13 Municipal Development Plan
• Our Future Valley initiative

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 1556/21, an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 1313/13), and heard both support and opposition. No vote was taken on the bylaw; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Motion 384/21)
• Held public hearing on Bylaw 1556/21, hearing support and opposition
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:57 p.m. (Motion 385/21)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting electronically on June 29, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The main item is a public hearing regarding Bylaw 1557/21, the Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan, under the 'Our Future Valley' initiative. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1557/21 - Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan
• Discussion of 'Our Future Valley' initiative
• Review of public hearing submissions received

Council held a public hearing for Bylaw 1557/21, the Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan, hearing submissions both for and against. No vote was taken on the bylaw; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Motion 386/21, carried unanimously)
• Opened and closed the public hearing for Bylaw 1557/21 without a decision
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. (Motion 387/21, carried unanimously)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting electronically on June 28, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The main item is a public hearing on Bylaw 1555/21, which concerns the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like the call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1555/21 - Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan
• Adoption of agenda
• Adjournment

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 1555/21, the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan, but took no vote on the bylaw itself. The hearing included oral and written submissions both for and against the plan. Council adjourned without deciding on the bylaw.

• Adopted the June 28, 2021 Council Meeting Agenda as presented (Motion 382/21, carried unanimously)
• Opened and closed the public hearing for Bylaw 1555/21 without a decision on the bylaw
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. (Motion 383/21, carried unanimously)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including contract awards for road work and a waterline extension, bylaw amendments, and several closed-session matters. The agenda includes both routine approvals and potentially significant decisions on infrastructure and land use.

• 2021 Gravel Road Stabilization Contract Award
• 2021 Local Road Program Construction Contract Award
• Villeneuve Airport Waterline Extension Project Contract Award
• Bylaw 1551/21 - Amendment of Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - Direct Control District 20 - First Reading
• Bylaw 1553/21 - Amendment to Council Committees Bylaw to Establish ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee - First Reading

Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts including a $2.36M local road construction contract and $1.85M in gravel road stabilization work. A $342,780 contribution to the Regional Air Services Opportunity Fund was approved unanimously. A motion to defer 2021 taxes on 20 specific tax rolls was defeated 3-4.

• Approved $2,364,611.10 local road construction contract to Noyen Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800,575.04 gravel road stabilization contract to PME Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $52,320 gravel road stabilization contract to Doblanko Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved $342,780 contribution to Regional Air Services Opportunity Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $756,905 Villeneuve Airport waterline extension contract to Syn-Core Directional (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to defer 2021 taxes on 20 tax rolls to Sept 30 (3-4)
• Approved Train Whistle Cessation Policy (6-1)
• Approved $53,000 for additional corporate procurement resource (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a routine Committee of the Whole meeting with only procedural items: adopting the agenda, approving prior minutes, and receiving an information item on a Sturgeon County Investment Video Series. No decisions on policy, spending, or zoning are on the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of June 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Information item: Sturgeon County Investment Video Series

The Committee of the Whole met electronically and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting. They received an update on the Sturgeon County Investment Video Series as information, with no decisions made on the content. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive actions taken.

• Adopted June 22, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted investment video series update as information (unanimous)

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from May 12, 2021, and to consider two new business items: a sponsorship request from the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation for a golf tournament, and a follow-up action list for council and committee meetings. All items on the agenda are marked as adopted.

• Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) Golf Tournament Sponsorship Request
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List
• Adoption of May 12, 2021 committee minutes

The Governance & Council Services Committee met electronically on June 15, 2021, with all voting members present. They approved a $3,000 sponsorship for the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament, funded from the Council Common Public Relations Budget. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and received a follow-up action list as information.

• Adopted the June 15, 2021 agenda (Motion 021/21)
• Adopted the May 12, 2021 minutes (Motion 022/21)
• Approved $3,000 sponsorship to Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament (Motion 023/21)
• Received the Council and Committee meeting follow up action list as information (Motion 024/21)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:51 p.m. (Motion 025/21)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws and decisions, including the Heartland Incentive Bylaw, an amendment to the 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw, and first readings for the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan and related planning documents. The agenda also includes contract awards, COVID-19 operational updates, and multiple closed-session items.

• Bylaw 1552/21 - Sturgeon County Heartland Incentive Bylaw - second and third readings
• Bylaw 1554/21 - Amendment to Schedule 'C' of Bylaw 1525/20 - 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw - three readings
• Bylaw 1555/21 - Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan - first reading
• Bylaw 1556/21 - Amendment to Bylaw 1313/13 Municipal Development Plan - first reading
• Villeneuve Lagoon Repair Contract Award

Council awarded the Villeneuve Lagoon repair contract to Nu Edge Construction Ltd. for $838,398.44 (excluding GST) and authorized the CAO to execute it. They also gave final readings to the Heartland Incentive Bylaw and the 2021 Fees and Charges amendment, approved up to $500,000 for community projects, and approved a $6,000 dust suppression subsidy. Several items were deferred or directed for future meetings, including a potential contribution to an Air Service Opportunity Fund and a review of golf course taxation.

• Awarded Villeneuve Lagoon repair contract to Nu Edge Construction Ltd. for $838,398.44 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1552/21 (Heartland Incentive Bylaw) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1554/21 (Fees and Charges amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500,000 for community projects from Community Building Priority Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 dust suppression subsidy on Township Road 562 (6-1)
• Approved all scheduled operations and events from June 14, 2021 onward, subject to provincial health directives (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward a recommendation on Air Service Opportunity Fund contribution to June 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Refused Sturgeon Public School Division request to sublease voting station space (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive an information item on Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) and to review correspondence from the Mayor of Mayerthorpe and the Reeve of Smoky Lake County regarding RCMP and provincial policing. The agenda is largely procedural, with adoption of agenda and minutes, and no decisions are listed for these items.

• Information item: Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) presentation
• Correspondence from Mayor of Mayerthorpe re: RCMP and provincial policing
• Correspondence from Reeve of Smoky Lake County re: RCMP and provincial policing
• Adoption of May 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole met electronically on June 8, 2021, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. They accepted a presentation on Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) as information only, with no decisions made on the program. Correspondence from the Town of Mayerthorpe and Smoky Lake County regarding RCMP and provincial policing was presented but not discussed or acted upon.

• Adopted June 8, 2021 agenda (Motion 062/21, unanimous)
• Adopted May 25, 2021 minutes (Motion 063/21, unanimous)
• Accepted ALUS presentation as information (Motion 064/21, unanimous)
• Adjourned at 1:26 p.m. (Motion 065/21, unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including road rehabilitation contracts, a new incentive bylaw, and policies on flags and digital signatures. The agenda also includes a closed session on environmental initiatives. Most items are listed as adopted, indicating decisions were made.

• Bylaw 1552/21 - Sturgeon County Heartland Incentive Bylaw - First Reading
• Meadowview Drive Rehabilitation Project
• 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program Contract Award: Rivière Qui Barre and Terrault Estates
• Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
• Closed session on Environmental Initiatives

Council unanimously awarded the 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program contract to E Construction, a Division of NPA Ltd., at $2,962,272.34 (excluding GST) and authorized the CAO to execute it. They also approved $3,000,000 in MSI funding for additional Meadowview Drive rehabilitation, gave first reading to Bylaw 1552/21 (Heartland Incentive), and directed administration to draft a Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw. Council also directed administration to negotiate extended summer hours at the Roseridge Landfill and to seek support from neighboring towns.

• Awarded 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program contract to E Construction, a Division of NPA Ltd. at $2,962,272.34 (excluding GST) (unanimous)
• Authorized $3,000,000 of MSI funding for additional Meadowview Drive rehabilitation work in 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1552/21 - Sturgeon County Heartland Incentive Bylaw (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to draft a Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw by end of Q3 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to negotiate extended summer hours at Roseridge Landfill, funded from General Operating Reserve (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to engage with Towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, and Redwater on extended landfill hours and waste management (unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to enter into Election Services Agreements with three school divisions (unanimous)
• Approved Electronic and Digital Signatures Policy (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole unanimously referred the Our Future Valley - Sturgeon Valley Planning and Engagement Results to Administration to bring forward proposed planning documents and bylaws for Council's first reading on June 8, 2021. The Committee also referred a letter from the Town of High River regarding the proposed Alberta Coal Restriction Policy to Administration for research and future presentation. The agenda and minutes from May 11, 2021 were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted May 25, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Town of High River coal restriction policy letter to Administration for research (unanimous)
• Referred Sturgeon Valley planning results to Administration for proposed documents and bylaws, first reading June 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, and to decide on several routine items: a closed-session request on rural municipal finance advocacy, a flag protocol policy, and a follow-up action list for council and committee meetings. All items on the agenda are marked as adopted.

• Closed session on Rural Municipal Finance Advocacy (RFD-168-21)
• Flag Protocol Policy (RFD-139-21)
• Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List (RFD-202-21)
• Adoption of February 19, 2021 minutes (MTS-009-21)

The Governance & Council Services Committee met electronically and unanimously recommended that Council approve the Flag Protocol Policy as presented. The committee also held a closed session on rural municipal finance advocacy, kept related briefing materials confidential, and received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Flag Protocol Policy to Council (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for rural municipal finance advocacy (unanimous)
• Kept closed-session briefing note confidential (unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing and potential adoption of amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding DC1 and recreational vehicle storage. Council will also decide on cancelling property tax penalties for a specific tax roll, discuss open space initiatives, and consider a motion on Highway 37/28 intersection improvements. A notice of motion proposes studying extended summer hours at the Roseridge Landfill. The agenda also includes closed-session items for intermunicipal negotiations and board appointments.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1537/21 (DC1 and RV storage amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17)
• Request to cancel property tax penalties for Tax Roll 2902003
• Open space initiatives to enhance community well-being
• Motion re Highway 37 and Highway 28 intersection improvements
• Notice of motion re feasibility of Roseridge Landfill additional summer operating hours

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1537/21, amending the Land Use Bylaw for DC1 and recreational vehicle storage, with Councillor Shaw voting against. Council also refused a request to cancel 2020 property tax penalties for tax roll 2902003, directed administration to bring forward open space projects and an enhanced capital plan, and authorized an amended cost sharing proposal for recreation negotiations with St. Albert.

• Approved Bylaw 1537/21 (DC1 and RV storage amendments) second reading (5-1)
• Approved Bylaw 1537/21 third reading (5-1)
• Refused cancellation of 2020 property tax penalties for tax roll 2902003 (5-1)
• Directed administration to bring forward open space projects not exceeding $500,000 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward enhanced 5-Year Capital Plan on Open Space Management (unanimous)
• Directed administration to pursue cost share agreement with Alberta Transportation for Highway 37/28 intersection (unanimous)
• Authorized amended cost sharing proposal to St. Albert recreation committee (6-1)
• Appointed Councillors Bokenfohr and Tighe to Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive correspondence, and hear a presentation from the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association. The committee will also hold closed sessions to discuss the Heartland Incentive Bylaw update, an investment attraction verbal update, and the Villeneuve Airport Area Master Plan. Most substantive items are discussed in closed session, with limited public detail.

• Closed session: Heartland Incentive Bylaw update
• Closed session: Investment Attraction verbal update
• Closed session: Villeneuve Airport Area Master Plan council engagement
• Presentation by Alberta Sand and Gravel Association at 2:00 p.m.
• Correspondence from Mayor of Municipality of Crowsnest Pass re: water allocation licenses

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt prior minutes and discuss several information items. The main new business is a referral on the Tri-County Agriculture Business Study. Council will also receive correspondence about coal exploration policy and changes to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board regulation, plus a closed-session update on Villeneuve Landing Network activity.

• Tri-County Agriculture Business Study referral
• Letter from Town of High River re: Eastern Slopes Coal Exploration and 1976 Coal Development Policy
• Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) Regulation changes
• Closed session: Villeneuve Landing Network Activity Update
• Adoption of minutes from March 18 and March 23, 2021 meetings

The Committee of the Whole met electronically and unanimously adopted the agenda and prior minutes. It referred the Tri-County Agriculture Business Study to the Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force, Agricultural Service Board, and Economic Development Advisory Board for information and consideration. The Committee also held a closed session on the Villeneuve Landing Network Activity Update, accepting the update as information and keeping the briefing note confidential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the April 27, 2021 agenda (Motion 036/21, unanimous)
• Adopted March 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (Motion 037/21, unanimous)
• Adopted March 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (Motion 038/21, unanimous)
• Referred Tri-County Agriculture Business Study to three boards (Motion 039/21, unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for Villeneuve Landing update (Motion 040/21, unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (Motion 041/21, unanimous)
• Accepted confidential Villeneuve Landing update as information; kept briefing note confidential (Motion 042/21, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (Motion 043/21, unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and operational items, including adopting the 2020 audited financial statements, approving debenture bylaws for broadband and road rehabilitation, and updating off-site levy bylaws. They will also discuss event status during COVID-19, dust suppression subsidies, infrastructure projects, and a solar opportunities investigation.

• Bylaw 1530/21 - Debenture for Broadband - Phase 1 (second and third reading)
• Bylaw 1532/21 - Debenture for Pine Sands Subdivision Road Rehabilitation (second and third reading)
• Bylaw 1531/21 - Repeal and Replacement of Bylaw 1446/19 - Sturgeon Valley Area Off-Site Levy Bylaw (second and third reading)
• Bylaw 1548/21 - Repeal and Replacement of Bylaw 1445/19 - Sturgeon Industrial Park Area Off-Site Levy Bylaw (second and third reading)
• 2021 Potential Infrastructure Projects - Funding and Delivery

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, passed several bylaws including debentures for broadband and road rehabilitation, and approved over $4.4 million in infrastructure projects funded from reserves. A proposed encroachment agreement at The Crossing at River's Edge was defeated 3-4, and Council directed a policy review instead. Council also approved additional dust suppression funding and authorized solar opportunity investigations.

• Approved 2020 Annual Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 1530/21 - Broadband Phase 1 debenture (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 1532/21 - Pine Sands Subdivision road rehab debenture (unanimous)
• Defeated encroachment agreement for Lot 10, Block 3, Plan 0622408 (3-4)
• Approved $70,800 for additional dust suppression locations (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for The Crossing at River's Edge erosion control (unanimous)
• Approved $4.4M in infrastructure projects from reserves (multiple votes, some 6-1)
• Authorized solar RFP and FCM grant application for site remediation (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to adopt the 2021 taxation rates, amend the fees and charges bylaw, and make changes to the land use bylaw. They will also hold public hearings on intermunicipal development plans with four neighboring towns and consider grant allocations and a dust suppression program.

• Bylaw 1528/21 - 2021 Taxation Rates (three readings)
• Bylaw 1539/21 - Amendment to Schedule C of Bylaw 1525/20 - 2021 Fees and Charges (three readings)
• Bylaw 1537/21 - Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 - DC1 and Recreational Vehicle Storage (first reading)
• Public hearings for intermunicipal development plans with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and Redwater
• 2021 Community Grant and Family and Community Support Services Grant Allocations

Council approved the 2021 taxation rates bylaw, awarded over $300,000 in community and FCSS grants, and gave final readings to four intermunicipal development plans with neighboring towns. They also approved funding for additional public engagement on the Resource Extraction Regulatory Review and authorized a response to a defence research call for proposals.

• Approved Bylaw 1528/21 (2021 Taxation Rates) - three readings carried unanimously
• Approved 2021 Community Grants totaling $116,723 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Community Grants totaling $192,683 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 FCSS Grants of $5,000 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1539/21 (Fees and Charges amendment) (6-1, Shaw against)
• Approved $19,000 for additional Resource Extraction Regulatory Review engagement (unanimous)
• Approved Range Road 250 drainage improvements up to $250,000 (unanimous)
• Gave final readings to four Intermunicipal Development Plans (Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Redwater) - all unanimous

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole meets electronically after the regular council meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and an information item on the 2021 property assessment and tax update. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting.

• Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Annual Briefing to Council (presentation at 1:30 p.m.)
• 2021 Property Assessment and Tax Update (information item)
• Adoption of March 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole met electronically and received two informational presentations: the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Annual Briefing and the 2021 Property Assessment and Tax Update. All motions to receive the information were carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 031/21) unanimously
• Adopted March 9, 2021 minutes (Motion 032/21) unanimously
• Received EIA Annual Briefing as information (Motion 033/21) unanimously
• Received 2021 Property Assessment and Tax Update as information (Motion 034/21) unanimously
• Adjourned at 2:24 p.m. (Motion 035/21) unanimously

Council

Sturgeon County Council met on March 23, 2021, and adopted several bylaws and agreements. These include intermunicipal collaboration frameworks and development plans with the towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and Redwater, as well as recreation, fire, and enforcement service agreements. The council also approved a property tax penalty bylaw, a tax installment payment plan bylaw, and a contract for pavement preservation. Two items were discussed in closed session.

• Adopted Bylaws 1540/21–1543/21: Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and Redwater
• Gave first reading to Bylaws 1544/21–1547/21: Intermunicipal Development Plans with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and Redwater
• Adopted intermunicipal recreation agreements with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, and Redwater
• Adopted Bylaw 1535/21 (Property Tax Penalty) and Bylaw 1536/21 (Tax Installment Payment Plan)
• Awarded 2021 Pavement Preservation Micro-Surfacing Program contract

Council unanimously adopted intermunicipal collaboration frameworks with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, and Redwater, and gave first reading to intermunicipal development plans with each town. It also approved recreation cost-sharing agreements with five towns (6-1, Councillor Shaw opposed), a $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton, and a $628,379.50 micro-surfacing contract. Several service agreements with neighboring towns were authorized, and tax-related bylaws were passed.

• Adopted Bylaw 1540/21 ICF with Bon Accord (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 1541/21 ICF with Gibbons (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 1542/21 ICF with Legal (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 1543/21 ICF with Redwater (unanimous)
• Approved recreation cost-sharing agreements with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, Redwater (6-1)
• Approved $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton (unanimous)
• Awarded $628,379.50 micro-surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1533/21 resource extraction land use amendment (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and hear two public updates: the Sturgeon Valley "Our Future Valley" planning update for Q1 2021, and a resource extraction regulatory review update. The committee will also hold closed sessions on the Regional Agriculture Master Plan and the Intermunicipal Development Plan, citing intergovernmental and other confidential matters. The meeting is held electronically.

• Sturgeon Valley 'Our Future Valley' Planning Update: Q1 2021 (RFD-123-21)
• Resource Extraction Regulatory Review Update (RFD-146-21)
• Closed session: Regional Agriculture Master Plan Update (intergovernmental)
• Closed session: Intermunicipal Development Plan Update (intergovernmental)

Council

Sturgeon County Council met on March 9, 2021, and adopted several items, including a refund of a penalty fee, additional funding for a road intersection project, and a bylaw creating an Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force. Council also defeated second reading of intermunicipal collaboration framework and development plan bylaws with four neighboring towns, and moved into closed sessions for intergovernmental and business matters.

• Adopted Bylaw 1538/21 creating Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force
• Approved additional funding for cost share with Alberta Transportation on Township Road 544 and Highway 2 intersection
• Defeated second reading of ICF bylaws 1489/20-1492/20 with Bon Accord, Legal, Gibbons, Redwater
• Defeated second reading of IDP bylaws 1477/20-1480/20 with Bon Accord, Legal, Gibbons, Redwater
• Approved refund of penalty fee for building permit 305305-21-B-0012

Council unanimously passed Bylaw 1538/21, establishing an Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force, and directed administration to begin recruiting public members. Council also approved a $300,000 allocation for environmental baseline data collection, funded from the General Operating Reserve.

• Approved refund of $315 penalty fee for Building Permit 305305-21-B-0012 (6-1).
• Approved up to $10,500 additional cost share for Township Road 544/Highway 2 intersection project (6-1).
• Changed 2022 budget meeting dates to November 17-19, 2021 (unanimous).
• Adopted Bylaw 1538/21 (Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force) on three readings (unanimous).
• Approved Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Summer Village of Sandy Beach (unanimous).
• Defeated second reading of four Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework bylaws with Bon Accord, Legal, Gibbons, and Redwater (unanimous).
• Accepted Resource Extraction Regulatory Review report and directed implementation of its recommendations (6-1).
• Approved $300,000 for environmental baseline data collection (unanimous).

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically after the regular council meeting. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and a single new business item: a closed session with Edmonton Global to discuss the county's 2021 priorities and expectations. The closed session is authorized under provincial legislation for advice from officials and economic interests.

• Closed session with Edmonton Global re: Sturgeon County 2021 Priorities and Expectations (RFD-049-21)
• Adoption of February 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (MTS-010-21)

The Committee of the Whole met electronically and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The main item was a closed-session presentation from Edmonton Global regarding Sturgeon County's 2021 priorities and expectations. The committee received the presentation as information and voted to keep the discussion confidential. The meeting adjourned without any other substantive decisions.

• Adopted the March 9, 2021 agenda (Motion 015/21).
• Adopted the February 23, 2021 minutes (Motion 016/21).
• Moved into closed session at 2:37 p.m. (Motion 017/21).
• Moved out of closed session at 3:31 p.m. (Motion 018/21).
• Received the Edmonton Global presentation as information and kept the discussion confidential (Motion 019/21).
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. (Motion 020/21).

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically on February 23, 2021, immediately following the regular council meeting. The committee will receive information items on the 2020 year-end management report and the 2021-2023 corporate business plan, and will hear a presentation from the River Valley Alliance. A closed session is scheduled for a verbal update on investment attraction, citing provincial freedom-of-information exceptions.

• 2020 Year-End Management Report (INF-035-21)
• 2021-2023 Corporate Business Plan (INF-036-21)
• River Valley Alliance Update Presentation (PRS-001-21)
• Closed session: Investment Attraction verbal update (RFD-077-21)
• Council correspondence: letter from MD of Bonnyville No. 87 re: Western Canadian Municipal Advocate

The Committee of the Whole received the 2020 Year-End Management Report and the 2021-2023 Corporate Business Plan as information, with no decisions made on their contents. It also held a closed session for a verbal update on investment attraction, and agreed to keep that discussion confidential. The agenda was amended to add a letter from the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 regarding a stronger Western Canadian municipal advocate, which was presented but not acted upon. The meeting adjourned after a presentation from the River Valley Alliance.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended with the addition of Item C.1 (Council Correspondence from the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87).
• Adopted the January 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes as presented.
• Received the 2020 Year-End Management Report as information.
• Received the 2021-2023 Corporate Business Plan as information.
• Moved into a closed session at 1:35 p.m. for an investment attraction verbal update, citing FOIP sections 24 and 25.
• Moved out of the closed session at 2:05 p.m.
• Agreed that the closed-session discussion on investment attraction remain confidential.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:33 p.m.

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting electronically on February 23, 2021, to handle routine business and several decisions. Items include appointing a Deputy Mayor, deciding on cancellation of property tax penalties, weed control costs, and utility costs for a property owner, and adopting a Minor Claims for Damages Policy. Council will also consider applying to the Municipal Energy Manager Program and will hold closed sessions to discuss an operational grant for non-profit organizations and Phase 1 procurement for improving broadband connectivity.

• Appeal of development fees presentation by Robin Piquette
• Decision on cancellation of property tax penalties, weed control costs, and utility costs
• Adoption of Minor Claims for Damages Policy
• Application to Municipal Energy Manager Program
• Closed session: Operational Grant for Non-Profit Organizations and Broadband Connectivity Phase 1 Procurement

Council directed administration to proceed with procurement for the Broadband Phase 1 project and approved a $20,000 budget addition for a new Minor Claims for Damages Policy. It refused requests to cancel 2020 property tax penalties, weed control costs, and utility costs for specific tax rolls. Council also appointed Councillor Dan Derouin as Deputy Mayor and referred a development fees appeal to administration.

• Approved Broadband Phase 1 procurement (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for Minor Claims for Damages Policy (unanimous)
• Denied cancellation of 2020 property tax penalties for 18 tax rolls (unanimous)
• Denied cancellation of weed control costs for 17 tax rolls (5-2)
• Denied cancellation of utility costs for Tax Roll 3710018 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Derouin as Deputy Mayor (unanimous)
• Referred Robin Piquette's development fees appeal to administration (unanimous)
• Approved application to Municipal Energy Manager Program (unanimous)

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from January 13, 2021, then move into a closed session to discuss the 2020 Chief Administrative Officer annual performance evaluation process. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The meeting is held electronically and is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session on 2020 Chief Administrative Officer annual performance evaluation process (RFD-085-21)
• Adoption of January 13, 2021 committee minutes (MTS-006-21)

The Governance & Council Services Committee met electronically and unanimously adopted the agenda and prior minutes. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss the 2020 Chief Administrative Officer annual performance evaluation, and unanimously approved proceeding with the evaluation as discussed, keeping related documents confidential. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted February 19, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for CAO performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 CAO performance evaluation process as discussed; briefing note kept confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

The Council reviewed several requests for decisions including broadband and road rehabilitation debentures. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding a road closure on Riverbend Road.

• Bylaw 1530/21: Debenture for Broadband Infrastructure - Phase 1 (First Reading)
• Bylaw 1532/21: Debenture for Pine Sands Subdivision Road Rehabilitation (First Reading)
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 1417/20 regarding road closure of a portion of Riverbend Road
• Bylaw 1534/21: Election Signage Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Presentation by Van Vuong regarding weed control charges, tax penalties, and utility fees

Council approved $685,000 in additional resources for the 2021 Capital and Operating Budget, funded by the General Operating Reserve. They also gave first reading to two debentures for broadband infrastructure and Pine Sands Subdivision road rehabilitation, approved a new Procurement Policy and a Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods Policy, and passed an Election Signage Bylaw. A request to cancel a property tax penalty was refused, and several charitable donations were released as budgeted.

• Approved $685,000 for 2021 budget implementation (6-1)
• Refused cancellation of $573.60 property tax penalty for Tax Roll 190042 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1530/21 for broadband infrastructure debenture (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1532/21 for Pine Sands Subdivision road rehabilitation debenture (unanimous)
• Approved Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods Policy (unanimous)
• Directed sale of three tax-sale properties and environmental assessment on a fourth (5-2)
• Passed Election Signage Bylaw 1534/21 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sturgeon County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and adopt several items, including the 2021 fees bylaw, an update on the Wetland Replacement Program, and proposed recommendations from a Resource Extraction Regulatory Review. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. All items on the agenda are listed as adopted.

• Review of Bylaw 1525/20 - 2021 Fees
• Wetland Replacement Program Application Update
• Resource Extraction Regulatory Review - Proposed Recommendations
• Adoption of December 8, 2020 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received updates on the 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Wetland Replacement Program application as information. It referred initial consultant recommendations on the Resource Extraction Regulatory Review to three advisory committees for comment before final Council consideration. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as amended, deleting two items (unanimous)
• Adopted December 8, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw update as information (unanimous)
• Received Wetland Replacement Program application update as information (unanimous)
• Referred Resource Extraction Regulatory Review recommendations to Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Economic Development Board, and Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including property tax penalty cancellations and a refund due to fire loss, applications for the 2021 Canada Summer Jobs grant, and a monument project by the Rotary Club of Morinville. The agenda also includes a presentation on a letter of support for a Canadian Heritage Rivers System designation, a new policy on board and committee appointments, and a notice of motion regarding operational grants for non-profits. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land matters, easement negotiations, and intermunicipal collaboration frameworks.

• Request for cancellation of property tax penalties - Tax Roll 190042
• Request for property tax refund due to fire loss - Tax Roll 1364000
• 2021 Canada Summer Job Grant applications
• Rotary Club of Morinville Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III) Monument Project
• Closed session: land matters, easement negotiations, Morinville Municipal Seed Cleaning Co-op, intermunicipal collaboration frameworks

Governance & Council Services Committee

The Governance & Council Services Committee is meeting to adopt several administrative policies and 2021 mandate letters for county boards and committees. All items on the agenda are marked as adopted, covering procurement, disposal of surplus assets, board and committee member appointments, and mandate letters for advisory groups.

• Adoption of Procurement Policy (RFD-527-20)
• Adoption of Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods Policy (RFD-526-20)
• Adoption of Board and Committee Member Appointments Policy (RFD-516-20)
• Adoption of 2021 Board and Committee Mandate Letters (RFD-539-20)
• Adoption of December 3, 2020 committee minutes

The Governance & Council Services Committee unanimously recommended that Council approve three new policies: Procurement, Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods, and Board and Committee Member Appointments. The Committee also approved 2021 mandate letters for five boards and committees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council approve Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve Board and Committee Member Appointments Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Board, and Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on a range of items including property tax refunds for fire losses, a road closure bylaw, contract awards for gravel supply and crushing, and amendments to the election bylaw. The agenda also includes presentations from residents and organizations, and several items will be discussed in closed session.

• Property tax refund requests for fire losses on Roll #213032 and Roll #2206001
• Bylaw 1417/20 for road closure of a portion of Riverbend Road (Subdivision Plan 802 0013) - first reading
• 2021 Gravel Supply Contract Award and 2021 Villeneuve Gravel Pit Crushing Contract Award
• Bylaw 1527/21 amending the Election Bylaw 1522/20 - three readings
• Closed session items on a development matter, property disposition, and Morinville Municipal Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd.