Sturgeon County public meetings in 2022

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is the agenda for the Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be a placeholder or empty agenda.

The Committee of the Whole accepted annual updates from the Agricultural Service Board, Community Services Advisory Board, and Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee. The Committee also received a recreation funding update, which included a confidential closed session.

• Accepted Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Update (Unanimous)
• Accepted Community Services Advisory Board 2022 Annual Update (Unanimous)
• Accepted Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Update (Unanimous)
• Accepted Sturgeon County Recreation Funding Update as information (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep closed session discussion regarding recreation funding confidential (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider the 2023 operating budget, which includes a 3.9% tax rate increase, and approve capital budgets for 2023-2025. They will also vote on the 2023 fees and charges bylaw, several land use redistricting bylaws, and contracts for gravel supply. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing fire guardians and board members.

• 2023 Operating Budget with 3.9% tax rate increase
• 2023-2025 Capital Budgets: $35,701,907 (2023), $42,114,975 (2024), $38,639,232 (2025)
• Bylaw 1611/22 - 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw (three readings)
• Gravel supply contracts: Dale Croswell Construction ($446,250), G.M.S. Aggregates ($566,500), Lafarge Canada ($481,250)
• Bylaw 1600/22 - Major Investment Incentives Bylaw (second and third reading)

Council approved the 2023 Operating Budget with a 3.9% tax rate increase and set capital budgets for 2023-2025. Other key actions included awarding gravel supply contracts and passing a fees and charges bylaw.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget with 3.9% tax rate increase (6-1)
• Approved 2023-2025 Capital Budgets: $35.7M (2023), $42.1M (2024), $38.6M (2025) (6-1)
• Passed Bylaw 1611/22 (2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw) (6-1)
• Awarded Legal Stockpile gravel contract to Dale Croswell Construction Co. Ltd. for $446,250
• Awarded Lily Lake Stockpile gravel contract to G.M.S. Aggregates Inc. for $566,500
• Awarded Villeneuve Stockpile gravel contract to Lafarge Canada Ltd. for $481,250
• Approved $21,800 for animal kennel and temporary holding services (5-2)
• Denied request to cancel $2,648.30 in tax penalties for roll 3418001 (5-2)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council is reviewing a first reading for the Major Investment Incentives Bylaw. The meeting also includes a request to cancel property tax penalties for a specific tax roll and an update on the 2022 Audit Service Plan.

• First reading of Bylaw 1600/22: Sturgeon County Major Investment Incentives Bylaw
• Tax penalty cancellation request for Tax Roll 3418001
• Review of the 2022 Audit Service Plan
• Revision of the 2022/2023 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 1600/22 regarding major investment incentives. The body also approved a revised appointment list for boards, committees, and commissions and accepted the 2022 Audit Service Plan.

• Approved revised 2022/2023 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List (6-1)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1600/22 Sturgeon County Major Investment Incentives Bylaw (6-1)
• Accepted 2022 Audit Service Plan as information (Unanimous)
• Referred tax penalty cancellation request for tax roll 3418001 to Administration (Unanimous)

Council Budget Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a two-day budget meeting to review the proposed 2023 operating and capital budget. Council will consider 23 recommended motions, mostly for new permanent or temporary staff positions and one-time projects, funded from taxation, utility rates, or reserves. The meeting includes presentations on the corporate overview, financial update, and tax impacts.

• 23 service enhancement motions, including new staff positions and projects
• Corporate Energy and Environmental Sustainability Supervisor position, $138,710 from taxation
• Villeneuve Airport Development Readiness one-time funding, $270,000 from General Operating Reserve
• Agricultural Master Plan and Support Strategy, $130,000 from General Operating Reserve
• 24-Hour Online Development Application Portal, $133,250 ongoing from taxation

Council approved a series of service enhancements and budget requests, including new staff positions and infrastructure projects. These decisions reflect a 3.9% tax rate increase and specific allocations from the General Operating, Corporate Support Operating, and Vehicle & Equipment reserves.

• Approved budget enhancements reflecting a 3.9% tax rate increase (6-1)
• Approved $667,500 from General Operating Reserve, $90,000 from Corporate Support Operating Reserve, and $340,000 from Vehicle & Equipment Reserve (6-1)
• Approved Municipal Enforcement service enhancement (1 FTE) with 0.15% tax rate impact (6-1)
• Approved 2 FTE positions for Evening Crew for Fleet Repairs at $105,193 (6-1)
• Approved $50,000 one-year pilot program for gravel road approaches at railway crossings (6-1)
• Approved $10,000 annual contribution (2023-2027) to Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (6-1)
• Approved $40,000 ongoing taxation for Indigenous relations supports (5-2)
• Denied $325,000 one-time funding for Rivière Qui Barre Community Centre Phase 2 (2-5)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider first readings of two bylaws related to resource extraction amendments and the repeal of the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Area Structure Plan, along with directing implementation of regulatory review recommendations. Council will also give third reading to a bylaw amending the Land Use Bylaw for diversified agriculture and approve a communications strategy. Additionally, Council will decide on a request to cancel water charges of $6,103.22 for Utility Account 33046.001, with a recommendation to refuse. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and a closed session for a contractual matter.

• First reading of Bylaw 1607/22 (Resource Extraction Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17)
• First reading of Bylaw 1608/22 (Repeal of Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01)
• Third reading of Bylaw 1597/22 (Diversified Agriculture amendment to Land Use Bylaw)
• Request to cancel $6,103.22 in water charges for Utility Account 33046.001
• Closed session on contractual matter

Council authorized a grant application and allocated reserve funds for the Alcomdale Lagoon project. They also advanced a bylaw regarding diversified agriculture and denied a request for a utility charge refund.

• Allocated $485,250 from Utility Capital Reserve for Alcomdale Lagoon project cost share (6-1)
• Authorized CAO to sign AMWWP grant application for Alcomdale Lagoon project (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading of Bylaw 1597/22 regarding Diversified Agriculture (6-0-1)
• Approved Agribusiness and Agritourism Implementation Communications Strategy (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to request provincial review of agribusiness and agritourism regulations via RMA (Unanimous)
• Refused $6,103.22 utility charge refund for Account 33046.001 (Unanimous)
• Deferred resource extraction and structure plan bylaw amendments to Q1 2023 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, the Northern Lights Library System, and the Transportation Advisory Committee. The committee will consider referring the library system's budget request and the transportation committee's recommendations to Council for 2023 budget deliberations. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission presentation at 10:30 a.m.
• Northern Lights Library System presentation at 11:00 a.m., including budget request referral to 2023 budget
• Transportation Advisory Committee annual update at 11:30 a.m., with recommendations referral to 2023 budget
• Adoption of October 25, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted informational updates from the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, Northern Lights Library System, and the Transportation Advisory Committee. Budget requests and recommendations from the library system and transportation committee were referred to Council for the 2023 Budget Deliberations.

• Accepted Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Northern Lights Library System presentation as information (Unanimous)
• Referred Northern Lights Library System budget request to 2023 Budget Deliberations (Unanimous)
• Accepted Transportation Advisory Committee 2022 update as information (Unanimous)
• Referred Transportation Advisory Committee recommendations and endorsements to 2023 Budget Deliberations (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Sturgeon County Regular Council Meeting on 2022-10-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council Budget Meeting

The Council is meeting to review financial plans and the proposed budget for 2023. Discussions include a corporate overview, financial trends, service enhancements, and funding options.

• Proposed Budget 2023 Future Ready presentation
• Administration's recommended budget and financial plans
• Service enhancements discussion
• Funding options discussion
• Council budget requests - operating

Council met to review administration's recommended budget, financial plans, and service enhancements. Members presented their 2023 operating budget requests and held a closed session to receive advice from officials. No final budget approvals or funding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the October 27, 2022 Council Budget Meeting Agenda (Unanimous)
• Moved to a closed session at 2:23 p.m. (6-1)
• Moved out of closed session at 3:07 p.m. (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document consists of system-generated placeholders from the eSCRIBE software and contains no substantive content for residents.

Organizational Council Meeting

This is an organizational meeting where Sturgeon County Council will consider two administrative items: approving the proposed 2023 Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, and 2024 Budget meeting dates calendar, and approving the 2022-2023 Council appointments to boards, committees, and commissions. Both items have recommended motions to approve as presented. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve proposed 2023 Council, Committee of the Whole, and 2024 Operating and Capital Budget meeting dates calendar
• Approve 2022/2023 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List
• Adopt October 25, 2022 Organizational Council Meeting agenda

Council approved the meeting calendar for 2023 Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, and 2024 Budget meetings. Council also approved the 2022/2023 appointment list for boards, committees, and commissions.

• Adopted October 25, 2022 Organizational Council Meeting Agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, and 2024 Budget Meeting Dates Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022/2023 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List as amended (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive an update on the Alberta International Airshow and to review the second Tri-Annual Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 2022. The committee will also consider a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding funding for the Northern Lights Library System. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.

• Alberta International Airshow update presentation by President & CEO Richard Skermer
• Tri-Annual Financial Report (T2) for period ending August 31, 2022
• Letter from Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver re funding for Northern Lights Library System
• Adoption of October 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted an update regarding the Alberta International Airshow and the second Tri-Annual Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 2022. Both items were received as information.

• Adopted October 25, 2022 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Alberta International Airshow Update as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted second Tri-Annual Financial Report ending August 31, 2022 as information (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request to waive water charges, a review of resource extraction regulations, and a request for information on sheltering stray animals. The most significant item is the Resource Extraction Regulatory Review, where Council will consider rescinding a previous motion, directing amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17, and repealing the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session on an economic development opportunity.

• Request to waive water charges for Utility Account 33046.001 (Jasdeep Lail)
• Direct Administration to prepare amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 for resource extraction
• Direct Administration to prepare bylaw to repeal Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01
• Rescind Motion 178/21 related to resource extraction
• Direct Administration to report on sheltering services for unwanted/stray cats and dogs by Dec 13, 2022

Council approved several measures to update resource extraction regulations, including creating a new Direct Control district and repealing a specific area structure plan. Administration was also directed to provide recommendations for stray animal sheltering services and review a request to waive water charges.

• Directed Administration to provide recommendations for stray cat and dog sheltering services by Dec 13, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Referred request to waive water charges for Utility Account 33046.001 to Administration (Unanimous)
• Accepted Resource Extraction Regulatory Review Consolidated What We Heard Report (6-1)
• Rescinded Motion 178/21 (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to add performance standards to RE District and create RE DC1 District in Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 (5-2)
• Directed Administration to prepare a bylaw to repeal Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan Bylaw 922/01 (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring forward implementation plans for other Resource Extraction Regulatory Review recommendations (5-2)
• Directed Administration to take action on a confidential economic development opportunity (6-1)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider a $3,000 sponsorship for the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament, funded from the Council Common Public Relations Budget. The committee will also receive an updated follow-up action list and hold a closed session to discuss a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal nomination. The agenda includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Sponsorship of $3,000 to Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament
• Receive Council and Committee meetings follow-up action list (updated to September 27, 2022)
• Closed session for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal nomination (privacy and advice from officials)
• Adoption of May 12, 2022 minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee unanimously approved a $3,000 sponsorship for the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament, funded from the Council Common Public Relations Budget. The committee also received the Council and Committee meetings follow-up action list as information and, in closed session, nominated individuals for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament (unanimous)
• Received Council and Committee meetings follow-up action list as information (unanimous)
• Nominated individuals for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in closed session (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from September 27, 2022. The main business item is a presentation from Bison Low Carbon Ventures, to be accepted as information. The meeting will then move into a closed session for advice from officials, followed by correspondence and adjournment.

• Bison Low Carbon Ventures presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Grant Wierzba, COO
• Closed session under MGA section 197(2) and FOIP section 24 (advice from officials)
• Adoption of September 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted a presentation from Bison Low Carbon Ventures as information only, with no decisions made on the matter. The meeting also included a closed session for advice from officials, but no substantive actions were taken beyond procedural motions.

• Accepted Bison Low Carbon Ventures presentation as information (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for advice from officials (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed session discussion confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on a new Regulated Property Tax Policy, give readings to a bylaw regulating Cardiff Park use, and consider approving $300,000 for broadband design. They will also receive a broadband project update and a presentation on naming Cunningham Bridge. Two closed-session items are scheduled for contractual and intermunicipal matters.

• Approve Regulated Property Tax Policy replacing Significant Revenue Growth Policy
• Bylaw 1603/22: Regulations for Cardiff Park Use (repeals Bylaw 842/98) – three readings
• Approve $300,000 from General Operating Reserve for broadband future phase design
• Cunningham Bridge commemorative naming presentation
• Closed sessions: contractual matter with Landrex Inc., intermunicipal services negotiations

Council approved the Regulated Property Tax Policy, gave three readings to Bylaw 1603/22 for Cardiff Park use, and accepted the Broadband Initiative Phase 1 update, approving $300,000 from the General Operating Reserve for future design. Council also held closed sessions on contractual, intermunicipal, and other matters, referring one item to Administration for future recommendations. The meeting included a ceremonial naming of the Cunningham Bridge and a notice of motion on sheltering services for stray animals.

• Approved Regulated Property Tax Policy (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1603/22 for Cardiff Park use (unanimous)
• Accepted Broadband Initiative Phase 1 update as information (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 from General Operating Reserve for broadband design (unanimous)
• Referred closed-session item 5.1 to Administration for future recommendations (unanimous)
• Kept closed-session discussions confidential (unanimous)
• Directed Administration per closed-session discussion on item 5.3 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Cunningham Bridge honourary name (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 1597/22, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 to implement recommendations from the Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force. The hearing is the main substantive item; the rest of the agenda is procedural (adoption of agenda, adjournment).

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1597/22 – Diversified Agriculture amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• Agribusiness and Agritourism Review Task Force Recommendations Report attached
• Public hearing submissions document attached

Council held a public hearing for Bylaw 1597/22, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to implement agribusiness and agritourism review recommendations. No decision was made; the hearing was held to receive submissions. The bylaw received first reading in May 2022 and had a prior hearing in June 2022.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (Motion 362/22)
• Held public hearing for Bylaw 1597/22 (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 p.m. (Motion 363/22)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive information reports on the proposed 2023 fees and charges review and the 2022 Business Retention Expansion activity update. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, and a closed session. A letter from the federal environment minister regarding a fertilizer emissions reduction target is listed for correspondence.

• Proposed 2023 Fees and Charges Review (report and presentation)
• 2022 Business Retention Expansion Activity Update
• Letter from Sylvie Poulin re: 30% absolute emissions reduction target for fertilizer use by 2030
• Adoption of September 13, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted the Proposed 2023 Fees and Charges Review as information, and received the 2022 Business Retention Expansion Activity Update. No binding decisions were made; both items were informational only. The meeting also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and reviewed correspondence on federal fertilizer emissions targets.

• Accepted Proposed 2023 Fees and Charges Review as information (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Business Retention Expansion Activity Update as information (unanimous)
• Adopted September 27, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider several business items, including a $1,336,800 contract award for the Cunningham Bridge rehabilitation, a request to waive subdivision fees, a property tax cancellation due to fire loss, an auction date change, and a new regulated property tax policy. The meeting also includes a closed session on an infrastructure transfer request.

• Contract award to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $1,336,800 (excl. GST) for Bridge File 2212 (Cunningham Bridge) on Meadowview Drive
• Request to waive subdivision fees for Lot 1, Plan 952 3595 – recommended refusal
• Property tax cancellation of $1,800.84 for Tax Roll 178092 due to fire loss
• Amend public tax recovery property auction date from Nov 2 to Nov 30, 2022
• Approve Regulated Property Tax Policy replacing Significant Revenue Growth Policy

Council awarded the contract for rehabilitation of Bridge File 2212 (Cunningham Bridge) to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $1,336,800, excluding GST, and authorized the CAO to execute the contract. Council also refused a request to waive subdivision fees for Lot 1, Plan 952 3595 (4-3), unanimously cancelled $1,800.84 in property taxes due to fire loss, and moved the public tax recovery auction date from November 2 to November 30, 2022. A regulated property tax policy item was postponed to the October 11 meeting.

• Awarded $1,336,800 Cunningham Bridge rehabilitation contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. (unanimous)
• Refused request to waive subdivision fees for Lot 1, Plan 952 3595 (4-3)
• Cancelled $1,800.84 in 2022 property taxes for Tax Roll 178092 due to fire loss (unanimous)
• Amended Public Tax Recovery Property Auction date from Nov 2 to Nov 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed Regulated Property Tax Policy item to October 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed administration to take action as recommended in confidential item 5.1 (6-1)
• Kept confidential item 5.1 documents confidential under FOIP (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2022, with several items for decision. They will consider three readings of a bylaw to close a portion of Riverbend Road, give second reading to a land use bylaw amendment for diversified agriculture, and decide on a proposed lease of a municipal reserve lot. Council will also consider amendments to the Agricultural Service Board bylaw, an application for a municipal internship, and a request to host rural crime awareness sessions.

• Bylaw 1604/22: three readings to close a portion of Riverbend Road (Road Subdivision Plan 802 0013)
• Bylaw 1597/22: second reading to amend Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 for diversified agriculture; public hearing scheduled for October 6, 2022
• Proposed lease of Municipal Reserve Lot R7, Block 4, Plan 762 1623; recommended refusal and termination of 1993 landscaping agreement
• Bylaw 1601/22: three readings to amend Agricultural Service Board Bylaw 1515/20
• Direct Administration to apply for 2023/2024 Land Use Planning Intern through Alberta's Municipal Internship Program

Council gave second reading to Bylaw 1597/22, amending the Land Use Bylaw for diversified agriculture, with one abstention, and scheduled a second public hearing for October 6. It also unanimously refused a lease of a portion of Municipal Reserve Lot R7, Block 4, Plan 762 1623, and directed administration to terminate a 1993 landscaping agreement and remove encroachments. Additionally, Council approved a rural crime awareness session in Calahoo and Pinewood and authorized a Municipal Internship Program application for a land use planning intern.

• Approved second reading of Bylaw 1597/22 (Land Use Bylaw amendment for diversified agriculture) (6-0-1 abstention)
• Scheduled a second public hearing for Bylaw 1597/22 on October 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Refused lease of portion of Municipal Reserve Lot R7, Block 4, Plan 762 1623 (unanimous)
• Directed termination of 1993 landscaping agreement and removal of encroachments on Municipal Reserve Lot R7 (6-1)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1601/22 (Agricultural Service Board Bylaw amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved application for 2023/2024 Municipal Internship Program for a Land Use Planning Intern (unanimous)
• Directed administration to host rural crime awareness sessions in Calahoo and Pinewood in Fall 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1604/22 (closure of portion of Riverbend Road) (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates and presentations, including on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and from the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association. The committee will also consider a letter to the Minister of Transportation about safety issues on Highway 37. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Sturgeon County's observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
• Presentation by St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association
• Letter to Minister of Transportation Prasad Panda re safety issues on Highway 37

The Committee of the Whole accepted an update on Sturgeon County’s observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as information, with a 5-2 vote. They also accepted a presentation from the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association as information, and reviewed correspondence regarding safety issues on Highway 37. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted update on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observance as information (5-2)
• Accepted St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association presentation as information (unanimous)
• Reviewed correspondence re safety issues on Highway 37

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will review open space capital projects and deliberate the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget, with a recommended motion to forward it to Council. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, plus a closed session and adjournment.

• 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget deliberations
• Open Space Capital Projects Overview
• Cardiff Park Rehabilitation and Improvement Strategies 2018
• Sturgeon Valley Park Master Plan 2008
• Sturgeon Valley Trail System Gap Analysis 2021

The Capital Committee recommended the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget to Council with a 0.5% tax rate increase, passing 4-1. Several capital projects were approved for inclusion, including road improvements, pavement preservation, and accessibility upgrades. A motion to expand the Sturgeon River Park System Master Plan and add $50,000 for a feasibility study was defeated on a 2-2 tie.

• Recommended 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget with 0.5% tax rate increase (4-1)
• Approved $10,000 for community engagement on bollards/barriers at Pinewood Trail (3-1)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to reserve for building accessibility improvements (3-1)
• Approved $1.896M for reconstruction of Township Road 570 from Range Road 230 to 224 (3-2)
• Approved pavement preservation (crack sealing) at Lost Pointe Lake with no budget increase (4-1)
• Approved engineering $650,000 and construction up to $4.496M for Township Road 554 from Highway 2 to 44 (4-1)
• Approved advancing Range Rd 251 – Township Rd 544 to Park Entrance and Internal Park Road to 2023-2024 with $450,432 and $4,134,966 (4-1)
• Defeated motion to expand Sturgeon River Park System Master Plan and add $50,000 for feasibility study (2-2)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will consider the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget, including a list of capital projects in Attachment 4, and may recommend the budget to Council. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes from July 8, 2022, followed by a closed session and adjournment.

• Deliberation on 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget
• Consideration of Capital Projects listed in Attachment 4
• Possible recommendation of budget to Council
• Adoption of July 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Capital Committee adopted the agenda and minutes, then deliberated on the 2023-2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget. They approved the amended capital projects list, including the County Signage project spread over three years, and recommended several projects for inclusion, such as a park space at Braun Village and accessibility enhancements. They defeated proposals for paving Range Road 231 and a Heartland Business Centre feasibility study, and directed administration to bring forward options for paving Township Road 570 and additional info on Range Road 251.

• Adopted agenda and July 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended County Signage project to extend completion over 2023-2025 (5-2)
• Included amended capital projects list in proposed 2023-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring options for paving Township Road 570 (unanimous)
• Defeated paving Range Road 231 from Gibbonslea Subdivision to Township Road 570 at $3.2M (3-4)
• Directed administration to bring info on paving Range Road 251 to Sept 9 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended park space with hard surfaces at Braun Village at $100,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended accessibility enhancements for County buildings (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several planning items, including dissolving the Municipal Planning Commission, advancing the 'Future Takes Flight' airport-area growth plan, and a land-use redistricting. They will also hear a request to waive subdivision fees and a public hearing on a land lease, plus discuss Truth and Reconciliation actions.

• Second and third reading of Bylaws 1589/22, 1590/22, 1591/22 to dissolve Municipal Planning Commission
• Second reading of Bylaws 1592/22, 1593/22, 1594/22 for 'Future Takes Flight' airport-area plan
• First reading of Bylaw 1598/22 to redistrict Lot A Plan 7821276 from AG to RVS
• Public hearing on proposed lease of portion of Lot R7 Block 4 Plan 7621623
• Request to waive subdivision fees for Lot 1 Plan 952 3595

Council gave second and third reading to three bylaws restructuring the Municipal Planning Commission and Development Authority, and adopted a Truth and Reconciliation action plan. A land-use bylaw amendment for recreational vehicle storage received first reading. Council also directed administration to pursue a confidential business development option.

• Adopted Truth and Reconciliation action plan (6-1)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1598/22 redistricting Lot A Plan 7821276 to Recreational Vehicle Storage (6-1)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1589/22 (Subdivision Authority Bylaw) (5-1, 1 abstention; 6-0, 1 abstention)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1590/22 (Development Authority Bylaw) (5-1, 1 abstention; 5-1, 1 abstention)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1591/22 (General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw) (5-1, 1 abstention; 5-1, 1 abstention)
• Gave second reading to Bylaws 1592/22, 1593/22, and 1594/22 (Future Takes Flight) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to submit Future Takes Flight documents to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (unanimous)
• Directed administration to initiate Option 4 for a business development opportunity in closed session (6-1)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations and discuss several items. They will hear from Sturgeon Victim Services and from a resident on resource extraction, review 2023 budget survey results, and consider a letter about transportation infrastructure funding. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, and a closed session.

• Sturgeon Victim Services presentation by Executive Director Elisabeth Melvin
• Ian Skinner presentation on resource extraction, referred to Administration for review
• 2023 Budget Survey Results presented by CFO Andrew Hayes
• Minister Prasad Panda letter on Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Funding

The Committee of the Whole accepted a presentation from Sturgeon Victim Services and referred a resident's presentation on resource extraction to Administration for further analysis. No binding decisions were made; all motions were procedural and carried unanimously.

• Accepted Sturgeon Victim Services presentation as information (unanimous)
• Referred Ian Skinner's resource extraction presentation to Administration for incorporation into the What We Heard Report (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Budget Survey Results as information (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan, the Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Extraction Area Structure Plan, and a new Area Structure Plan for the Villeneuve Airport Area. Council will also consider several contract awards, including bridge maintenance and a cost-share agreement for paving Lamoureux Drive, plus multiple land use redistricting bylaws.

• Public hearings for Bylaws 1592/22, 1593/22, and 1594/22 regarding the Villeneuve Airport Area
• Request for $325,000 for Rivière Qui Barre Community Centre Phase 2 renovations
• Contract award for 2022 Bridge Maintenance to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $537,600
• Cost-share agreement with Alberta Transportation for paving Lamoureux Drive connection to Highway 15, with $350,000 contribution
• Redistricting bylaws: Lot A Plan 4491MC to DC22, Lot 1 Plan 0024376 to DC21, and Lot A Plan 7821276 to RVS

Council confirmed the $206,087.45 firefighting invoice for 55227 Range Road 225, extending the payment deadline to July 12, 2023. They also awarded a $537,600 bridge maintenance contract, approved a $350,000 cost-share for paving Lamoureux Drive, and gave final reading to a redistricting bylaw. A request to redistrict Lot A Plan 7821276 to recreational vehicle storage was defeated.

• Confirmed $206,087.45 firefighting invoice for 55227 Range Road 225, extended payment deadline to July 12, 2023 (4-2)
• Awarded 2022 Bridge Maintenance contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $537,600 (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 cost-share with Alberta Transportation for Lamoureux Drive paving (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1571/22 redistricting Lot A Plan 4491MC to DC22 (5-1)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1581/22 redistricting Lot 1 Plan 0024376 to DC21 (unanimous)
• Defeated first reading of Bylaw 1598/22 redistricting Lot A Plan 7821276 to RVS (3-4)
• Referred $325,000 funding request for Rivière Qui Barre Community Centre to 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Dale MacMillan Scholarship to Kelsey Krywko and Bryn Soetaert (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from June 16, 2022. The main business item is a review of the Capital Committee Procedure and Council Budget Requests, with a recommended motion to approve the procedure as presented. The meeting also includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Adoption of June 16, 2022 Capital Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of Capital Committee Procedure and Council Budget Requests
• Recommended motion to approve Capital Committee Procedure
• Attachments include Bylaw 1480-22 - Capital Committee and Capital Budgeting Policy

The Capital Committee approved the Capital Committee Procedure as presented, which governs how council budget requests are reviewed. The meeting also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Capital Committee Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted July 8, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several contract awards, including a $4,726,244.50 road reconstruction project and a $763,024 pumphouse improvement project. They will also discuss property tax cancellations, a deputy mayor appointment, tax sale reserve bids, off-site levy exemptions, and funding for a business development centre. The agenda includes multiple items for decision and discussion, with several closed session items.

• Contract award to PME Inc. for Coal Mine Road and Range Road 252 reconstruction at $4,726,244.50
• Contract award to Nova Mechanical Systems Ltd. for Summerbrook Pumphouse improvement at $763,024
• Property tax cancellation of $659.53 for Tax Roll 2485001 due to fire loss
• Appointment of Kristin Toms as Deputy Mayor for July 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023
• Approval of $131,090 from General Operating Reserve plus $36,500 annually for 2023-2027 for Villeneuve Landing Network centre

Council awarded contracts for the Coal Mine Road and Range Road 252 reconstruction and surfacing project to PME Inc. at $4,726,244.50, and the Summerbrook Pumphouse Improvement Project to Nova Mechanical Systems Ltd. at $763,024. Council also approved funding for the Villeneuve Landing Network Business Development and Jobs Creation Centre, appointed Councillor Kristin Toms as Deputy Mayor, and approved several other items including a property tax refund and road closure. An off-site levy exemption request was defeated, but a motion to postpone consideration pending a full review of the levy bylaw was carried.

• Awarded Coal Mine Road and Range Road 252 reconstruction contract to PME Inc. at $4,726,244.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded Summerbrook Pumphouse Improvement Project contract to Nova Mechanical Systems Ltd. at $763,024 (unanimous)
• Approved $131,090 from General Operating Reserve and $36,500 annually for 2023-2027 for Villeneuve Landing Network Centre (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Kristin Toms as Deputy Mayor for July 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Defeated off-site levy exemption of $29,571.20 for Development Permit 305305-22-D0051 (3-4)
• Postponed off-site levy exemption request pending full review of Sturgeon Valley Off-site Levy Bylaw (5-2)
• Approved $45,000 from General Operating Reserve for rights-of-way correction on Range Road 261 (unanimous)
• Appointed MNP LLP as financial auditor for 2022-2025 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the economy, RCMP updates, and a request to pave a portion of Township Road 544. They will also review the first tri-annual financial report for 2022 and discuss correspondence on coal policy and utility fees. The meeting is mostly informational, with a recommendation to refer the paving request to the Capital Committee.

• Request to pave 0.6 km of Township Road 544 between ProNorth Industrial Park and Northern Lights subdivision
• CIBC economic update presentation
• Morinville and Redwater RCMP quarterly update
• Tri-annual financial report (Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2022)
• Correspondence on Alberta coal policy and rising utility fees

The Committee of the Whole accepted the CIBC economic update and RCMP quarterly presentations as information. It referred a request to pave a 0.6-kilometre portion of Township Road 544 to the Capital Committee for multi-year capital budget consideration. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted the June 28, 2022 agenda (carried unanimously)
• Adopted the June 14, 2022 minutes (carried unanimously)
• Accepted CIBC Economic Update as information (carried unanimously)
• Accepted Morinville and Redwater RCMP quarterly updates as information (carried unanimously)
• Referred paving request for Township Road 544 to Capital Committee (carried unanimously)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee reviewed the Draft 2023-2025 Capital Budget and accepted it as information only, with no formal approval or changes. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Adopted June 16, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Draft 2023-2025 Capital Budget as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider awarding three road construction contracts totaling about $3.7 million, hold public hearings on several land use and subdivision bylaws, and give first reading to multiple planning documents for the Villeneuve Airport Area. The agenda also includes a debenture for water utility services, a request to deny an off-site levy exemption, and authorization to intervene in assessment complaints. Two closed-session items are scheduled for negotiations and a business development opportunity.

• Contract award to Central Civil Solutions Inc. for mill and overlay works at $689,275.90
• Contract award to PME Inc. for Range Road 272 (Township Road 540 to Highway 633) at $2,068,704.30
• Contract award to E Construction Ltd. for Sturgeon Crest Subdivision Rehabilitation at $988,088.64
• Public hearings on Bylaws 1589/22, 1590/22, 1591/22, and 1597/22 regarding subdivision, development authority, technical amendments, and diversified agriculture
• First reading of Bylaw 1602/22 for a debenture for Trestle Ridge Water Utility Services

Council awarded three road construction contracts totaling approximately $3.7 million, including a $2.07 million project on Range Road 272. It gave first reading to three bylaws related to the Villeneuve Airport Area Structure Plan and passed a debenture bylaw for water utility services. A request for an off-site levy exemption was postponed to the next meeting, and two closed-session items were approved with details kept confidential.

• Awarded $689,275.90 mill and overlay contract to Central Civil Solutions Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,068,704.30 Range Road 272 local road project to PME Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $988,088.64 Sturgeon Crest Subdivision Rehabilitation to E Construction Ltd. (unanimous)
• Postponed off-site levy exemption request by Cam Kuzyk to June 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized intervenor status in two assessment complaint hearings before Land and Property Rights Tribunal (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaws 1592/22, 1593/22, and 1594/22 for Villeneuve Airport Area Structure Plan (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1602/22 for Trestle Ridge Water Utility Services debenture (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1596/22 amending Procedure Bylaw 1301/13 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive three informational presentations: a final report on the Climate Adaptation Challenge including a Climate Adaptation Action Plan, an annual update from STARS air ambulance, and a presentation from Life in the Heartland. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 24 meeting, and review two letters from Minister Ric McIver regarding provincial funding and education requisition credit. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Climate Adaptation Challenge final report and Climate Adaptation Action Plan (May 2022)
• STARS annual update presentation
• Life in the Heartland community engagement presentation
• Minister Ric McIver letter on 2022 Municipal Sustainability Initiative and Canada Community-Building Fund
• Minister Ric McIver letter on Provincial Education Requisition Credit

The Committee of the Whole received three informational presentations: the Climate Adaptation Challenge final report (carried 5-1), the STARS annual update (unanimous), and the Life in the Heartland presentation (unanimous). No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information only.

• Received Climate Adaptation Challenge final report as information (5-1)
• Received STARS annual update as information (unanimous)
• Received Life in the Heartland presentation as information (unanimous)

Audit Selection Committee Meeting

The Audit Selection Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from May 30, 2022, then will enter a closed session to discuss financial audit services. The closed session is authorized under provincial law to protect third-party business interests, official advice, and economic interests. No other business items are listed.

• Adoption of June 9, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of May 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Closed session on Financial Audit Services (per MGA s.197(2) and FOIP ss.16, 24, 25)

Audit Selection Committee Meeting

The Audit Selection Committee met on May 30, 2022, and moved into closed session to receive presentations from two firms shortlisted for the Audit Services Request for Proposal. No decisions were made regarding the selection of an auditor. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and kept the briefing note confidential.

• Adopted May 30, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for audit firm presentations (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed session briefing note confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a $1,015,829.01 contract for the Villeneuve Drainage Project Phase 2, giving readings to bylaws on accessory dwelling units and a land redistricting, and approving the 2022 Open Space Capital Projects list. They will also hold a public hearing on the accessory dwelling unit bylaw and hear a presentation on an off-site levy exemption request. The agenda includes multiple closed session items for negotiations and personnel matters.

• Contract award to K-Rite Construction Ltd. for Villeneuve Drainage Project Phase 2 at $1,015,829.01 (excluding GST)
• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1587/22 amending Land Use Bylaw to allow accessory dwelling units
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1581/22 redistricting Lot 1 Plan 002 4376 from I4 to DC21
• Approval of 2022 Open Space Capital Projects list with $1,573,825 budget
• Three readings of Bylaw 1599/22 for Trestle Ridge Waterline local improvement tax

Council approved the 2022 Open Space Capital Project List within its $1,573,825 budget, awarded a $1,015,829.01 contract for the Villeneuve Drainage Project Phase 2 to K-Rite Construction Ltd., and gave final readings to bylaws establishing a Youth Advisory Committee and amending the Land Use Bylaw for accessory dwelling units. A land use redistricting bylaw was referred back to administration for an updated noise study, and several items were handled in closed session with actions kept confidential.

• Approved 2022 Open Space Capital Project List within $1,573,825 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,015,829.01 contract for Villeneuve Drainage Project Phase 2 to K-Rite Construction Ltd. (unanimous)
• Referred Bylaw 1581/22 (redistricting to DC21) to administration for updated noise study (6-1)
• Approved amended Councillor Business Expense Policy and Elected Official Remuneration Policy (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1599/22 (Local Improvement Tax for Trestle Ridge Waterline) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1588/22 establishing Youth Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1587/22 amending Land Use Bylaw for accessory dwelling units (unanimous)
• Referred Cam Kuzyk's off-site levy exemption request to administration for future recommendation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation from residents Cheryl Gerlock and Fred Fibi about adjacent land use concerns, and to review the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey results and the Leadership Team Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Public presentation by Cheryl Gerlock and Fred Fibi on adjacent land use concerns
• 2022 Employee Engagement Survey results and Leadership Team Action Plan
• Adoption of May 3, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from residents Cheryl Gerlock and Fred Fibi regarding adjacent land use concerns, and also received the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey Results and Leadership Team Action Plan. All items were received as information, with no decisions made on the content. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive actions taken.

• Adopted the May 24, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the May 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received presentation on adjacent land use concerns as information (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Employee Engagement Survey Results and Leadership Team Action Plan as information (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will review a report regarding funding, allocations, classifications, and capital budget requests for the 2023-2025 period. The committee is also scheduled to adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2022 meeting.

• 2023-2025 Funding, Allocations, Classifications, and Capital Budget Requests report
• Bylaw 1580-22

The Capital Committee accepted the 2023-2025 Funding, Allocations, Classifications, and Capital Budget Requests report as information, with a vote of 6 in favor and 1 against. The meeting also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2022 meeting, and adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

• Accepted 2023-2025 capital budget requests report as information (6-1)
• Adopted May 19, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider referring comments on Bylaw 1588/22, which would establish a Youth Advisory Committee, to Council for second reading. The committee will also vote on amended 2022 mandate letters for the Agricultural Service Board and Economic Development Advisory Board. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and adjournment.

• Bylaw 1588/22 to amend Bylaw 1517/20 to establish a Youth Advisory Committee
• Amended 2022 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board and Economic Development Advisory Board
• Adoption of March 24, 2022 committee minutes

The Governance and Council Services Committee referred comments on Bylaw 1588/22, which would establish a Youth Advisory Committee, to Council for consideration at second reading. The committee also received amended 2022 mandate letters for the Agricultural Service Board and Economic Development Advisory Board as information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred comments on Bylaw 1588/22 (Youth Advisory Committee) to Council for second reading (unanimous)
• Received amended 2022 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board and Economic Development Advisory Board as information (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee is meeting to review a capital overview report and to recommend Council approval of the 2022 Open Space Capital Project List. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and appointing a chairperson. No other substantive business is listed.

• Review of Capital Committee Overview report
• Bylaw 1580-22 - Capital Committee (attachment)
• Capital Budgeting Policy (attachment)
• Recommend Council approval of 2022 Open Space Capital Project List

The Capital Committee recommended Council approval of the 2022 Open Space Capital Project List as provided in Attachment 1. The Committee also directed Administration to analyze and present options for the Casa Vista Bridge at a future meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council approval of the 2022 Open Space Capital Project List (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to analyze and present options for the Casa Vista Bridge (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Toms as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Stang as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted the Capital Committee Overview report as information (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is considering several land use amendments, including redistricting Highland Ridge and a specific lot. They are also reviewing a contract for the Meadowview Drive Phase 2 Collector Reconstruction and various dust suppression subsidy programs.

• Contract award to Integrity Infrastructure Inc. for Meadowview Drive Phase 2 Collector Reconstruction at $4,895,749.40
• Proposed $205 per residence subsidy for dust suppression treatments
• Proposed $42,185.00 for additional fully subsidized dust suppression locations
• Public hearing for Bylaw 1584/22 to rezone Highland Ridge from R2 to AG
• Public hearing for Bylaw 1581/22 to rezone Lot 1 Plan 002 4376 from I4 to DC21

Council awarded the Meadowview Drive Phase 2 Collector Reconstruction contract to Integrity Infrastructure Inc. for $4,895,749.40 (excluding GST) and authorized the CAO to execute it. Council also approved the 2022 subsidized dust suppression program, including fully subsidized treatments and a $205 per residence subsidy, with additional locations costing $42,185.00 funded from the General Operating Reserve. First readings were given to several land use and authority bylaws, and two redistricting bylaws (1584/22 and 1581/22) received final readings after public hearings.

• Awarded Meadowview Drive Phase 2 reconstruction to Integrity Infrastructure Inc. for $4,895,749.40 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 fully subsidized dust suppression treatments in front of residences (unanimous)
• Approved $205 per residence dust suppression subsidy (unanimous)
• Approved additional dust suppression locations at $42,185.00 from General Operating Reserve (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1589/22 (Subdivision Authority) (5-1)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1590/22 (Development Authority) (5-1)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1591/22 (General Amendments to Land Use Bylaw) (5-1)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1597/22 (Agribusiness/Agritourism amendments) (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on May 3, 2022, and held a closed session on investment attraction, accepting the update as information and keeping the discussion confidential. The Committee also received a presentation from the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance as information. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted the May 3, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for investment attraction (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Accepted investment attraction update as information; discussion kept confidential (unanimous)
• Accepted Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance presentation as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 1:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The main items are giving third reading to Bylaw 1582/22, which sets 2022 taxation rates, and approving the 2021 audited financial statements. No public hearings or presentations are scheduled.

• Third reading of Bylaw 1582/22 - 2022 Taxation Rates Bylaw
• Approval of 2021 Audited Financial Statements, audited by Metrix Group LLP
• Adoption of April 12, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 1582/22, setting 2022 taxation rates, with Councillor McLennan opposed. Council also unanimously approved the 2021 audited financial statements prepared by Metrix Group LLP. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or closed session items.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1582/22 (2022 Taxation Rates Bylaw) (6-1)
• Approved 2021 Annual Financial Statements as audited by Metrix Group LLP (unanimous)

Audit Selection Committee Meeting

The Audit Selection Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from March 30, 2022, then will enter a closed session to discuss financial audit services. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Government Act and FOIP provisions for advice from officials and protection of economic interests.

• Adoption of April 14, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of March 30, 2022 minutes
• Closed session on financial audit services

The Audit Selection Committee met and, after a closed session, approved the evaluation criteria for the Financial Audit Services Request for Proposal. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and kept related documents confidential. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the April 14, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 30, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session under MGA and FOIP sections (unanimous)
• Approved evaluation criteria for Financial Audit Services RFP (unanimous)
• Kept briefing note and attachments confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 1:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, contracts, and reports. Key items include setting 2022 tax rates, awarding two road construction contracts worth over $7 million combined, and holding public hearings on a land redistricting and a clean energy tax program. Council will also consider endorsing a position on provincial policing and approving community grants.

• Contract award: Glory Hills Subdivision and Rol-Anna Park Rehabilitation to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $3,649,818.96
• Contract award: Hillsborough Estates Subdivision Surfacing to Park-Aid Asphalt and Maintenance Ltd. for $3,437,006
• Public hearing: Bylaw 1571/22 to redistrict Lot A Plan 4491MC from AG to REC
• Public hearing: Bylaw 1562/21 Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw
• 2022 Community Grants totaling $331,623 recommended for approval

Council awarded two major construction contracts: $3,649,818.96 to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for the Glory Hills Subdivision and Rol-Anna Park Rehabilitation, and $3,437,006 to Park-Aid Asphalt and Maintenance Ltd. for Hillsborough Estates Subdivision Surfacing. Council also approved 2022 community grants totaling $331,623, adopted the Agribusiness and Agritourism Task Force recommendations, and passed several bylaws including the Supplementary Assessment Bylaw and the Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw. The 2022 Taxation Rates Bylaw received first and second reading but was not given third reading due to lack of unanimous consent.

• Awarded $3,649,818.96 Glory Hills Subdivision and Rol-Anna Park Rehabilitation contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,437,006 Hillsborough Estates Subdivision Surfacing contract to Park-Aid Asphalt and Maintenance Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $165,731 in 2022 Community Grants from Community Enhancement Reserve A (6-1)
• Approved $150,892 in 2022 Community Grants from Community Enhancement Reserve B and grants to organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Family & Community Support Services Grant (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1586/22 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 1582/22 2022 Taxation Rates Bylaw; third reading not considered (6-1)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1562/21 Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the Villeneuve Landing Network, including receiving an update and authorizing circulation of proposed Founders and Partners agreements for comment. The committee will also consider keeping certain briefing note attachments confidential under FOIP. Other business includes adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving correspondence from Minister Ric McIver and a rural veterinarian resolution.

• Receive Villeneuve Landing Network update as information
• Authorize Mayor and CAO to circulate proposed Villeneuve Landing Network Founders and Partners agreements for comment
• Keep Briefing Note Attachments 3-5 confidential under FOIP sections 24 and 25
• Receive Minister Ric McIver letter on 2021/22 Alberta Community Partnership
• Receive Mayor correspondence on Rural Veterinarian Resolution

The Committee received the Villeneuve Landing Network update as information and authorized the Mayor and CAO to circulate the proposed Founders and Partners agreements for potential partner comment. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss the agreements, and the Committee reviewed correspondence from Minister Ric McIver and a rural veterinarian resolution.

• Adopted the April 12, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Villeneuve Landing Network (unanimous)
• Received the Villeneuve Landing Network Update as information (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to circulate proposed Villeneuve Landing Network Founders and Partners agreements for partner comment (unanimous)
• Kept Briefing Note Attachments 3-5 confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Audit Selection Committee Meeting

The Audit Selection Committee is meeting to appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, adopt the agenda, and then move into a closed session to discuss financial audit services. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the substantive item being the closed-session discussion on audit services.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Adoption of the March 30, 2022 agenda
• Closed session on financial audit services

The Audit Selection Committee met and, after a closed session, accepted the Financial Audit Services Report as information. Administration will recommend final evaluation criteria at the next meeting. All motions were carried unanimously, and the briefing note remains confidential.

• Appointed Councillor Stang as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor McLennan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for financial audit services (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Audit Services Report as information (unanimous)
• Kept briefing note and attachments confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved public relations budget allocations, recommended policy amendments, and endorsed a new county brand concept in closed session. All motions were carried unanimously. The committee also approved confidential treatment for closed-session items.

• Approved $850 for Remembrance Day wreaths, $5,000 for Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship, and $7,500 for staff appreciation (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of amendments to Councillor Business Expense Policy and Elected Official Remuneration Policy (unanimous)
• Endorsed new Sturgeon County brand concept as presented in closed session (unanimous)
• Kept Request for Decision and Attachments for corporate branding confidential (unanimous)
• Kept CAO 2021 performance evaluation discussion confidential (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive two information reports: one on a social procurement questionnaire and one on the 2022 tax payment deadline. No binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Social Procurement Questionnaire Report presented by Procurement Lead Breda Cormack
• 2022 Taxation Payment Deadline update by Manager Sabrina Duquette
• Attachments include Bylaw 1535-21 Property Tax Penalty Bylaw and COVID-19 tax penalty amendments

The Committee of the Whole received the Social Procurement Questionnaire Report as information, with Councillor McLennan voting against. Members also accepted the 2022 tax payment deadline update as information. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made on policy or spending.

• Received Social Procurement Questionnaire Report as information (6-1)
• Accepted 2022 tax payment deadline update as information (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider awarding two road construction contracts totaling about $4.94 million, approve land purchases and road closures for a bridge replacement and Riverbend Road, and direct changes to Land Use Bylaw suite regulations. They will also review plans for resource extraction engagement, broadband communications, and debt policy amendments, plus set revised 2023 budget meeting dates.

• Award $1,478,377.12 micro-surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc.
• Award $3,461,030 Range Road 234 collector reconstruction contract to E Construction
• Approve conditional sale agreement for Lot A, Plan 1945RS for bridge replacement and close adjoining road allowance
• Give second/third reading to Bylaw 1417/20 closing part of Riverbend Road; consider land sale for not less than $10,000
• Direct administration to draft bylaw establishing a Youth Council

Council awarded two road contracts: $1.48M for micro-surfacing to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. and $3.46M for Range Road 234 reconstruction to E Construction. Council also gave final readings to Bylaw 1417/20 closing a portion of Riverbend Road, with three councillors abstaining. Other actions included directing amendments to Land Use Bylaw for Accessory Dwelling Units, approving a $14,000 engagement plan for resource extraction review, and funding $250,000 for broadband initiative.

• Awarded $1,478,377.12 micro-surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,461,030 Range Road 234 reconstruction contract to E Construction (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1417/20 closing Riverbend Road portion (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Directed negotiations for sale of subject lands for not less than $10,000 (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Directed Land Use Bylaw amendments to replace Suite with Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (unanimous)
• Approved and funded $14,000 Resource Extraction Regulatory Review Phase 3 Engagement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for Broadband Initiative Phase 1 from Corporate Support Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved amended Debt Management Policy and first reading of Bylaw 1583/22 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely informational, with no substantive decisions made. Members unanimously accepted presentations from the Alberta Energy Regulator and the River Valley Alliance, and received the 2021 Year-end Management Report as information. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted March 8, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Alberta Energy Regulator presentation as information (unanimous)
• Accepted River Valley Alliance 2022 Shareholder Update as information (unanimous)
• Received 2021 Year-end Management Report as information (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved funding and construction for a truck fill station at Highway 44 and Township Road 570, and passed several debenture bylaws for road projects. It also approved funding for Sturgeon Valley studies, a hydrogen convention exhibit, and a property sale, among other items.

• Approved $1.1M truck fill station construction (unanimous)
• Approved $642,294 for Sturgeon Valley studies (unanimous)
• Approved $170,000 for utility capital reserve (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2022 Canadian Hydrogen Convention (unanimous)
• Approved property sale at Lot K, Block 1, Plan 782 0012 (5-2)
• Approved off-site levy exemption of $119,378.52 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Council appointments list (6-1)
• Gave final reading to 7 debenture bylaws (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will receive updates on the Broadband Initiative and reviews of two bylaws (1470/20 and 1471/20) governing committee operations. The meeting is largely informational, with no decisions scheduled beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Broadband Initiative Project Update
• Bylaw 1470/20 - Committee of the Whole Bylaw Review
• Bylaw 1471/20 - Governance and Council Services Committee Bylaw Review
• Adoption of February 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

The Committee of the Whole received three informational updates: the Sturgeon County Broadband Initiative, a review of Bylaw 1470/20 (Committee of the Whole), and a review of Bylaw 1471/20 (Governance and Council Services Committee). No decisions were made; all items were received as information and carried unanimously.

• Received Broadband Initiative Project Update as information (unanimous)
• Received Committee of the Whole Bylaw Review update as information (unanimous)
• Received Governance and Council Services Committee Bylaw Review update as information (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold a public hearing on a bylaw regulating data processing facilities, consider awarding a $959,500 contract for Fort Augustus Subdivision Rehabilitation, and vote on several other items including a $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton, an amended COVID-19 policy, and updates to council committees and policies.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1570/22 - Data Processing Facility Regulations
• Release $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton for recreation cost sharing
• Award Fort Augustus Subdivision Rehabilitation contract to DeFord Contracting Inc. for $959,500 (excluding GST)
• Second reading of Bylaw 1567-21 amending Land Use Bylaw for Direct Control District 21
• Three readings of Bylaws 1566/21 and 1580/22 to establish Audit Selection and Capital Committees

Council unanimously approved releasing a $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton as budgeted, and awarded a $959,500 contract to DeFord Contracting Inc. for the Fort Augustus Park Subdivision Rehabilitation. They also gave final readings to bylaws establishing an Audit Selection Committee and a Capital Committee, and approved related policies. A proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 1567/21) passed second reading but was defeated on third reading, so it did not become law.

• Approved $300,000 grant to CFB Edmonton (Motion 042/22)
• Approved amended Council COVID-19 Policy (Motion 043/22)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 1567/21 (Land Use amendment) but defeated third reading (Motions 044/22, 045/22)
• Directed administration to bring an updated Resource Extraction Regulatory Review Engagement Plan in March 2022 (Motion 046/22)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1566/21 establishing the Audit Selection Committee and appointed members (Motions 047/22-051/22)
• Approved amended Audit Policy (Motion 052/22)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 1580/22 establishing the Capital Committee and approved Capital Budgeting Policy (Motions 053/22-057/22)
• Awarded Fort Augustus Park Subdivision Rehabilitation contract to DeFord Contracting Inc. for $959,500 (Motion 058/22)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee met on February 16, 2022, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. It referred allocations for Remembrance Day wreaths, Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship, and County staff appreciation to the next committee meeting. The committee also received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information. It held a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer's 2021 performance evaluation, with details kept confidential.

• Adopted the February 16, 2022 meeting agenda (Motion 009/22)
• Adopted the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion 010/22)
• Referred allocations for Remembrance Day wreaths, Yellow Ribbon Gala Sponsorship, and County staff appreciation to the next meeting (Motion 011/22)
• Received the Council and Committee meeting follow-up action list as information (Motion 012/22)
• Moved into closed session at 1:55 p.m. for the CAO's 2021 performance evaluation (Motion 013/22)
• Moved out of closed session at 3:01 p.m. (Motion 014/22)
• Kept closed session discussion confidential (Motion 015/22)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 25, 2022, receive a presentation on the 2021 audit plan from Metrix Group LLP, and discuss a letter from the County of Minburn No. 27 regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' position on accelerated federal climate policy. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item being the audit plan presentation.

• 2021 Audit Plan presentation by Metrix Group LLP
• Letter to FCM re: accelerated federal climate policy
• Adoption of January 25, 2022 minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted the 2021 Audit Plan presented by Metrix Group LLP as information, following a closed session held under FOIP for audit-related discussion. The meeting also adopted the agenda and the January 25, 2022 minutes, and reviewed a letter from the County of Minburn regarding FCM's climate policy position. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted 2021 Audit Plan as information (unanimous)
• Held closed session for audit discussion (unanimous)
• Kept closed session discussion confidential (unanimous)
• Adopted February 8, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving a Development Agreement Securities Policy, directing staff to prepare bylaw amendments that could dissolve the Municipal Planning Commission, and authorizing a letter of support for a grant application. The agenda also includes a closed session for an intermunicipal matter and a proposal to fund a New Residents' Guide at a cost of up to $10,000.

• Approve Development Agreement Securities Policy
• Direct amendments to Land Use, Subdivision Authority, Development Authority, MPC, and SDAB bylaws to dissolve Municipal Planning Commission
• Authorize letter of support for Village of Vilna ACP grant for Canadian Heritage Rivers System designation
• Direct development of New Residents' Guide at cost up to $10,000 from Corporate Support Operating Reserve
• Closed session for intermunicipal matter verbal update

Council unanimously approved the Development Agreement Securities Policy, directing administration to prepare bylaw amendments to dissolve the Municipal Planning Commission. It also authorized a letter of support for Vilna's grant application, directed creation of a New Residents' Guide, and held a closed session on an intermunicipal matter.

• Approved Development Agreement Securities Policy (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare bylaw amendments to dissolve Municipal Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to provide letter of support for Village of Vilna ACP grant (unanimous)
• Directed administration to develop New Residents' Guide, up to $10,000 from reserve (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for intermunicipal verbal update (unanimous)
• Directed administration to take action as discussed in closed session (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, including two motor graders and a bridge replacement, plus appointments, a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, and policy approvals. The agenda includes a public hearing on Bylaw 1567/21 and first reading of Bylaw 1570/22 on data processing facilities.

• Award contract for two 872GP motor graders to Brandt Tractor for $1,096,493.48 (excl. GST)
• Award bridge replacement contract (File 70827, Range Road 273 north of Highway 37) to Formula Alberta Ltd. for $1,276,520 (excl. GST)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1567/21 amending Direct Control District 21 in Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
• First reading of Bylaw 1570/22 to amend Land Use Bylaw for data processing facility regulations
• Commemorative naming of bridge on Meadowview Drive east of Range Road 261A as 'Cunningham Bridge'

Council awarded contracts for two motor graders ($1.1M) and a bridge replacement ($1.28M), and approved a COVID-19 policy (5-2). They also gave first reading to a bylaw regulating data processing facilities, and referred a heritage river partnership request to administration.

• Approved $1,096,493.48 contract for two motor graders to Brandt Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved $1,276,520 contract for Bridge File 70827 replacement to Formula Alberta Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved Council COVID-19 Policy (5-2)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1570/22 amending Land Use Bylaw for data processing facilities (unanimous)
• Referred Smoky Lake County heritage river partnership request to administration (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review suite regulations in Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Authorized letters of support for carbon capture projects (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Cunningham Bridge on Meadowview Drive (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive informational updates on red tape reduction, economic development campaigns, collaborative economic development, and presentations from the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and Edmonton Global. The committee will also consider correspondence regarding adolescent vaccine provision and natural gas generators. All items are for information or discussion, with no decisions expected.

• Red Tape Reduction 2021-2022 update
• Economic Development Campaigns and Marketing update
• Collaborative Economic Development briefing
• Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board overview presentation
• Edmonton Global presentation

The Committee of the Whole met and received several informational updates, including on red tape reduction, economic development campaigns, collaborative economic development, and presentations from the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and Edmonton Global. All motions were to accept or receive information and were carried unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Red Tape Reduction update as information (unanimous)
• Received Economic Development Campaigns and Marketing update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Collaborative Economic Development briefing as information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board presentation as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Edmonton Global presentation as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will consider adopting the agenda and minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting. The main business item is approving the 2022 mandate letters for six advisory boards and committees. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer's performance evaluation.

• Approve 2022 mandate letters for Agricultural Service Board, ALUS PAC, Calahoo-Villeneuve Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, and Transportation Advisory Committee
• Adopt December 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Closed session on 2022 Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation process

The Governance and Council Services Committee approved the 2022 mandate letters for six advisory boards and committees as amended. The committee also directed administration to assist with the 2022 Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation, discussed in closed session. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 mandate letters for six boards/committees (unanimous)
• Directed administration to assist with 2022 CAO performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Kept closed-session briefing note confidential (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a presentation from TC Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation about the Alberta Carbon Grid, a carbon capture utilization and storage project. The committee will consider accepting the presentation as information and may recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to provide a support letter for the project. The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation by TC Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation on Alberta Carbon Grid
• Recommended motion to accept the Alberta Carbon Grid presentation as information
• Recommended motion to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to provide a support letter for carbon capture utilization and storage projects in Sturgeon County and Alberta's Industrial Heartland
• Adoption of December 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole accepted a presentation from TC Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation on the Alberta Carbon Grid as information. It then recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to provide a support letter for carbon capture utilization and storage projects within Sturgeon County and Alberta's Industrial Heartland. The recommendation was carried unanimously.

• Accepted Alberta Carbon Grid presentation as information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council authorize Mayor to provide support letter for carbon capture projects (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council is meeting to consider several financial and planning items. The main business includes first readings of eight debenture bylaws to fund road and bridge projects, a continuation of a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, and a request to apply for Canada Summer Job grants. Council will also discuss a COVID-19 policy for members and hold closed sessions on a land matter and a presentation from the Morinville Seed Cleaning Co-op.

• First reading of Bylaw 1574/22 for Meadowview Drive Phase 2 debenture
• First reading of Bylaw 1573/22 for Bridge File 2212 debenture
• First reading of Bylaw 1576/22 for Range Road 234 Reconstruction debenture
• First reading of Bylaw 1575/22 for Range Road 11 improvements debenture
• Continuation of public hearing for Bylaw 1561/21 (Land Use District Audit)

Council directed administration to draft a COVID-19 health and safety policy for council members, passing 6-1. They also gave first reading to eight debenture bylaws for road and bridge projects, and approved a conditional land sale and road closure in closed session. The 2021 Land Use District Audit Bylaw received second and third readings, with one abstention.

• Directed administration to draft COVID-19 policy for Council (6-1)
• Approved Canada Summer Job Grant applications for five positions, funded from General Operating Reserve (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1574/22 (Meadowview Drive Phase 2 debenture) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1573/22 (Bridge File 2212 debenture) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1576/22 (Range Road 234 Reconstruction debenture) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1575/22 (Range Road 11 improvements debenture) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1578/22 (Sturgeon Crest Subdivision road rehab debenture) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1577/22 (Range Road 252 upgrade debenture) (unanimous)