County of Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2022

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to review the 2022 year-to-date budget variance as of November 30 and to consider approval of the 2023 final capital and operating budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing on proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48, an update on the Municipal Development Plan, and several other requests for decision, including Pigeon Lake water levels and a service review report. The meeting includes closed session items.

• 2022 YTD Budget Variance Analysis as of November 30, 2022 – Request for Decision
• 2023 Final Capital and Operating Budget Approval – Request for Decision
• Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48
• Municipal Development Plan Update – What We Heard Report
• APLM – Pigeon Lake Water Levels – Request for Decision

Council approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets with a total tax support amount of $23,231,082. The meeting also included the final passing of Bylaw 2022/66 to amend the Land Use Bylaw and the approval of a four-year recreation agreement for the Millet Agriplex.

• Approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets with $23,231,082 total tax support (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/66 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-year Millet Agriplex recreation agreement with 2023 contribution of $160,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted November 30, 2022, Year to Date Budget Variance Report (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $10,000 from Ag Services Salaries to Building Maintenance Salaries (Unanimous)
• Recommended Option 3 for Pigeon Lake Water Levels to the APLM (Unanimous)
• Declined to pursue legal opinion or workshop regarding TSI Departmental Review recommendations (Unanimous)
• Tabled JEDI discussions to January 24, 2023 (Unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding a hearing to consider Wayne Bailer's appeal of the refusal of Development Permit D22/305 for an accessory building on his property. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from its September 19, 2022 meeting.

• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D22/305 (Wayne Bailer, Plan 5017TF, Block 7, Lot 6, SE 14-47-28-W4M, Roll 2734.40)
• Review of Development Officer's report and refusal documents
• Consideration of accessory building definitions and regulations (Section 9.18)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board overturned a previous refusal and approved a development permit for a 1,560 ft² detached garage. The decision allows the property to exceed the standard cumulative accessory building square footage for a 1.36 acre parcel.

• Approved Development Permit D22/305 for a 1,560 ft² detached garage (3-2)
• Relaxed cumulative accessory building square footage from 2,073.46 ft² to 2,640 ft² (3-2)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

This is a full-day council meeting focused on the 2023 final budget. Council will hear an overview from the CAO and finance and assessment directors, then review each department's proposed spending. The meeting ends with a request for decision to approve the 2023 capital and operating budgets.

• Overview of 2023 Final Budget by CAO Rod Hawken, Director of Finance Eric Hofbauer, and Director of Assessment Rene Boutin
• 3 Year Operating and 10 Year Capital Budgets – Request for Decision
• Department reviews: Legislation, Administration, Finance, Assessment, Information Services, Protective Services, Fire Services, Health & Safety, Disaster Services, Communications, Planning & Economic Development, Public Works, Utilities, Community Services, ASB, Bylaw Enforcement
• 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Approval – Request for Decision

Council unanimously accepted the 3-year financial operations plan and the 10-year capital plan. The meeting consisted primarily of budget reviews for various county departments. Final approval of the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget was deferred to the December 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 3-year financial operations plan and 10-year capital plan (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review December reports on agricultural services, project costing, roadside mowing, and sustainable agriculture, all listed as requests for decision. The board will also discuss the 2023 provincial ASB conference, proposed resolutions, and Farm Family Awards, plus acknowledge a bursary thank-you letter. Most items are decision requests, but the agenda provides no details on the content of the reports or the nature of the decisions.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Request for Decision
• December 2022 Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – Request for Decision
• December 2022 Agricultural Service Provision Map for Roadside Mowing – Request for Decision
• 2023 Provincial Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Conference – Request for Decision
• 2023 Farm Family Awards – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

Council is holding a public hearing and considering decisions on the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) and Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) with Leduc County, including a proposed repeal bylaw. The agenda also includes numerous policy amendments, fee changes, and other administrative items, many of which are routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Bylaw BL2022-64 to repeal the Leduc County/County of Wetaskiwin IDP and ICF
• Request for decision on updated Leduc County/County of Wetaskiwin Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
• Third subdivision extension request for 824440 Alberta Ltd. (RW/19/09)
• Proposed amendments to Fees and Charges Bylaw (BL2022-67) affecting water and sewer fees
• Penalty cancellation and tax forgiveness requests for rolls 110001, 346614, and 478508

Council passed Bylaw 2022/64 to repeal the Intermunicipal Development Plan and Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Leduc County, while simultaneously adopting an updated collaboration framework. Other actions included amending the Fees and Charges Bylaw and approving a counter-offer for a recreation agreement with the Town of Millet.

• Repealed Intermunicipal Development Plan and Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework via Bylaw 2022/64 (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Leduc County (Unanimous)
• Approved 12-month subdivision extension for 824440 Alberta Ltd. until July 11, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved tax penalty cancellations totaling $606.87 for three tax rolls (6-0)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/67 to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw 2020/19 (Unanimous)
• Approved counter-offer to Town of Millet for Recreation Agreement including $110,000 base and $40,000 capital contributions (Unanimous)
• Approved CAO salary grid movement from Step 7 to Step 8 effective January 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Public Notification and Advertising Bylaw 2022/65 (6-1)

Council General Meeting

Council will review the 2022 year-to-date budget variance and consider the proposed 2023 final operating and capital budgets. They will also hold a public hearing on closing and selling a road allowance to Darcor Holsteins Inc., and decide on several other items including a subdivision request, fire charge transfer to taxes, and a health and safety audit.

• 2023 Proposed Final Budget – Request for Decision
• Public Hearing: Proposed Road Closure and Sale (Darcor Holsteins Inc.)
• Transfer to Tax Roll #108907 – Outstanding Fire Charges
• Tender Results for 2022 Brushing Program
• Subdivision request RW/22/23 (Zdravko & Ivanka Tadic)

Council approved a comprehensive list of strategic and tactical priorities across five departments. The board also voted to terminate the Joint Economic Development Initiatives (JEDI) agreement with the Town of Millet and authorized the purchase of a lease road.

• Approved Policy 11.0.1 Roles & Responsibilities – Council and CAO (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Brushing Tender Contract 2022-3205-01 to Redline Mulching Ltd. for $54,900 (Unanimous)
• Approved adding $865.20 in outstanding fire charges to Tax Roll #108907 (Unanimous)
• Prioritized departmental research and planning for Administration, Public Works, Leisure, Emergency Services, and Planning (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision application RW/22/23 for Zdravko & Ivanka Tadic with three conditions (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2022/63 for road closure and sale to Darcor Holsteins Inc. (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to negotiate the purchase of a lease road from SE-14-47-7-W5 to SE-18-47-7-W5 (Unanimous)
• Voted to terminate the JEDI Cost and Revenue Sharing Master Agreement with the Town of Millet effective December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)

ALUS PAC

This meeting agenda for the County of Wetaskiwin, AB (ALUS PAC 2022-11-25) contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely made up of interface labels and empty fields from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

ALUS PAC Organizational Meeting

This agenda is for an organizational meeting of the ALUS PAC in the County of Wetaskiwin, AB, held on November 25, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission is holding its organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, set signing authority, and review mileage rates and per diems. They will also hear a utility foreman report, consider third reading of Bylaw 2022/01, review financial reports and the 2023 operating and capital budgets, and discuss storm drains and weeping tile regulations.

• Election of 2022-23 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Third reading of Bylaw 2022/01 (utility rates and fees)
• 2023 NEPLRSC Operating and Capital Budgets
• Accounts payable cheques 2708 to 2745
• Storm drains and weeping tile report

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson, approve past minutes, and decide on several planning items. Key decisions include a Municipal Development Plan review update, a proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment to add tourist homes as a use, text amendments from appeal board recommendations, and revisions to the Approach Installation Policy. The committee will also set its 2023 meeting dates.

• Election of Chairperson for 2022/23 year
• Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Review Update – Request for Decision
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Addition of Tourist Home as a Use
• Proposed Text Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 – Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Recommendations
• Proposed Amendments to Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1

The Planning and Economic Development Committee requested revisions to proposed Tourist Home regulations and recommended a new approach installation policy for Council. The committee also addressed road responsibility for development permits and appointed a new chairperson.

• Appointed Councillor K. Adair as Chairperson for 2022/2023 (Unanimous)
• Received Draft Municipal Development Plan update as information (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to amend proposed Tourist Home Land Use Bylaw provisions (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to request Council decision on taking responsibility for previously approved roads to avoid holding up development permits (Unanimous)
• Deferred Accessory Building matter to Land Use Bylaw Review (Unanimous)
• Recommended amended Approach Installation and Maintenance Policy #61.1.1 be presented to Council (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for January 26, April 20, July 20, and October 19 (Unanimous)

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2022-23, approve signing authority, and review financial reports. They will also discuss the 2023 interim operating and capital budget, a budget allocation report, and a financial variance report. A utilities foreman will present an update on wastewater operations.

• Election of 2022-23 SPL Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• 2022-23 SPL Signing Authority report
• SPL Utilities Foreman Report to October 31, 2022
• SPLWRC 2023 Budget Allocation report
• SPLRWC 2023 Interim Operating and Capital Budget

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on several items, including public hearings for three local improvement bylaws on Range Road 11, a proposed local improvement plan for Patterson Estates, and amendments to the speed rate bylaw. They will also review quotations for residential solid waste collection, adjust the 2022 Public Works operating budget, and approve the 2023 fleet capital plan. Other business includes setting strategic priorities, adopting the 2023 strategic plan, and considering an annexation agreement with the City of Wetaskiwin.

• Public hearings and decisions on Range Road 11 local improvement bylaws 2022/61 (Dorchester Golf), 2022/60 (Whispering Spruce), and 2022/62 (General)
• Proposed local improvement plan for Patterson Estates Subdivision
• Proposed Speed Rate Bylaw 2022-59 to repeal Bylaw 2021-53
• Quotation results for residential solid waste collection
• City of Wetaskiwin Annexation Agreement

Council passed three bylaws to authorize paving and local improvement taxes on Range Road 11. A three-year residential solid waste collection agreement with GFL Environmental Inc was approved for Gwynne and Winfield. Council also approved the 2023 Strategic & Tactical Plan with one amendment.

• Approved paving and local improvement tax bylaws for Range Road 11 (Dorchester Golf, Whispering Spruce, and River Ridge areas)
• Approved 3-year solid waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Inc for Gwynne and Winfield (Unanimous)
• Rejected proposed Local Improvement Plan for Patterson Estates Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved $362,000 reallocation in Public Works 2022 Operating Budget to Patrols (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Strategic & Tactical Plan with one tactical action deleted (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Wetaskiwin Annexation Agreement regarding Administration Building and Shop lands (Unanimous)
• Approved post-retirement fixed-term employment contract for CAO Hawken (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/59 amending speed rates on portions of Range Road 11 (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is holding a general meeting with several decisions on the agenda, including a public hearing on a rezoning application, requests to cancel tax penalties, and approval of the 2023 strategic and tactical plan. The meeting also includes consent items, delegations, and a closed session.

• Public hearing on rezoning from Country Residential (CR) to Rural Commercial (RC) for Lot 12, Block 1, Plan 1220480, SW 26-47-24-W4M, Roll #1319.11 (Bylaw 2022-57)
• Tax incentive bylaw and penalty cancellation requests for Pine Haven Hutterites and Rolls 284806 and 294310
• Proposed Traffic Control Devices Bylaw 2022-58 to repeal Bylaw 2021-62
• Intersection safety review for Range Road 240 and Hwy 613
• Proposed 2022 budget amendment for bylaw enforcement legal services

Council defeated a request to rezone land from Country Residential to Rural Commercial for a proposed concert venue. The board approved a new Property Tax Incentive Bylaw framework and authorized several road safety upgrades. Additionally, grant funding was approved for local recreation and community support programs.

• Denied rezoning of 4.21 hectares to Rural Commercial for a concert venue (1-6)
• Approved $9,499 in recreation grants for Veterans Memorial Garden and Museum kitchen (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,850 in FCSS grants for community and youth programs (Unanimous)
• Discontinued property tax forgiveness for Pine Haven Hutterite Colony (6-1)
• Directed Administration to develop a Property Tax Incentive Bylaw for industrial and large commercial sites (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/58 regarding Traffic Control Devices (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of rumble strips and safety upgrades at Range Road 240 and Hwy 613 (4-2)
• Approved $30,000 budget reallocation from Administration to Bylaw Enforcement (5-2)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin Library Board is meeting to review a financial report estimated to December 31, 2022, and a preliminary budget for 2023, and to consider a policy review on loaning library materials. The board will also receive minutes from several local library boards and correspondence from the Yellowhead Regional Library.

• Financial report estimated to Dec 31, 2022 and preliminary budget for 2023
• Policy review of Loaning of Library Materials Policy #8.0
• Minutes from Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library (May & Oct 2022)
• Minutes from Lakedell Area Community Library Society (Apr, May, Jul 2022)
• Yellowhead Regional Library correspondence, strategic plan, and annual report

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board approved the 2022 financial report (estimated to December 31) and the proposed 2023 budget, which will be forwarded to County Council for final approval. The board also amended the Loaning of Library Materials Policy #8.0 and accepted minutes from local libraries and correspondence from Yellowhead Regional Library as information.

• Approved 2022 financial report estimated to December 31 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget and forwarded to Council (unanimous)
• Amended Loaning of Library Materials Policy #8.0 (unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library May & October 2022 minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society April, May & July 2022 minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Millet Public Library April & June 2022 minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Yellowhead Regional Library correspondence, strategic plan, and annual report as information (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review and decide on several agricultural service reports, including project costing, service provision maps, and horticulturist and sustainable agriculture updates. They will also consider 2022 agricultural bursary applications, the Central Regional ASB Conference, and a 'Know Your Food Truck' initiative. The agenda is largely routine with multiple requests for decision.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Request for Decision
• October 2022 Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – Request for Decision
• 2022 Agricultural Bursary Applications (Nicole Groeneveld, Rachel Nelson, Hulaina Anderson)
• 2022 Central Regional ASB Conference – Request for Decision
• 'Know Your Food Truck' – Request for Decision

Agricultural Service Board Organizational Meeting

This is an organizational meeting of the Agricultural Service Board. The board will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 2022-2023 term, with decisions requested on each. No other substantive business is listed.

• Election of Chairperson for 2022-2023 – Request for Decision
• Election of Vice-Chairperson for 2022-2023 – Request for Decision
• Reference to Agricultural Service Board Governance Policy (62.0.1)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to review the 2022 third-quarter budget variance, hear delegations, and decide on several subdivision and development permit applications. They will also consider a tax incentive bylaw, a land sale, an audit contract increase, and a local improvement bylaw for Grandview Meadows.

• 2022 Q3 year-to-date budget variance analysis as of September 30
• Direct Control Development Permit D21/289 for Wizard Lake Water Ski Club
• Subdivision applications RW/18/21, RW/22/07, and RW/22/15
• Tax Incentive Bylaw and penalty cancellation request from Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Haven
• Grandview Meadows Local Collection Lines Project – Local Improvement Bylaw 2022/56

Council approved a development permit for the Wizard Lake Waterski Club with 20 conditions, including limits on campground stalls, guest cabins, and events. They also approved three subdivision applications, including a fourth extension for 1634715 Alberta Ltd. and subdivisions for the Letourneau and Goin properties. Bylaw 2022/56 for the Grandview Meadows wastewater collection project was given all three readings and passed.

• Approved Wizard Lake Waterski Club development permit D21/289 with 20 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved fourth 12-month subdivision extension for 1634715 Alberta Ltd. until July 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/07 for Robert & Catherine Letourneau with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/15 for Jay & Gaie Goin and Right Move Moving & Transportation Corp. with 8 conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled 2022 Audit Contract to November 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved listing County land (Plan 8221631, Block 1, Lot 14) for sale with realtor (unanimous)
• Assigned councillors to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies at various locations (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/56 for Grandview Meadows local wastewater collection lines project (unanimous)

Council Organizational Meeting

This is the County of Wetaskiwin's organizational meeting where council will nominate and appoint the reeve and deputy reeve, administer official oaths, and set the per diem rate for 2022-23. Council will also decide on appointments to numerous internal committees, external boards, and joint committees with the City of Wetaskiwin and Town of Millet, as well as approve deletions of committees for the year.

• Nomination and appointment of Reeve for 2022-23
• Nomination and appointment of Deputy Reeve for 2022-23
• Setting the 2022-23 per diem rate
• Appointments to internal committees (e.g., Agricultural Service Board, Planning & Development, Policy)
• Appointments to external boards (e.g., APLM, CAEP, WALA, Yellowhead Regional Library Board)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on a rezoning application for Maywood Hall, review the initial draft of the new Municipal Development Plan, and consider several contracts, bylaws, and appointments. The agenda includes public hearings, delegation updates, and multiple requests for decision on local improvement bylaws and tax matters.

• Public hearing for rezoning Maywood Community Centre from Institutional to Rural Residential (SE 6-46-5-W5M, Roll #4090.01)
• Review of initial draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
• Contract renewals for Mound Red and Twin Lakes park attendants
• Three Range Road 11 local improvement bylaws (Dorchester Golf, General, Whispering Spruce)
• Alder Flats Special Tax Bylaw 2022/52 for wastewater collection lines

Council gave final reading to three local improvement bylaws (2022/53, 2022/54, 2022/55) authorizing paving of Range Road 11 south of Highway 13 and imposing a local improvement tax on benefiting properties. Council also gave first reading to a rezoning bylaw for the former Maywood Community Centre and approved subdivision and park attendant contract renewals.

• Passed Bylaw 2022/54 (Dorchester Golf) for Range Road 11 paving (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/55 (General) for Range Road 11 paving (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/53 (Whispering Spruce) for Range Road 11 paving (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Maywood Community Centre from Institutional to Rural Residential (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/19 for Harold Bland with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Extended Mound Red Park contract to Greg Buck ($15,000/year, unanimous)
• Extended Twin Lakes Park contract to Carson Colby ($22,000/year, 6-1)
• Appointed Jennifer Anchan as Bylaw Enforcement Officer (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee is meeting to handle routine agenda and minutes approvals, unfinished business, and new business. The main item is a request for decision on the initial draft of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) review update, which will be discussed in a closed session. Public comments are noted for this item.

• Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Review Update – Initial Draft MDP – Request for Decision (closed session)
• Approval of agenda
• Minutes approval
• Unfinished business
• Next meeting date

The Planning and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved forwarding the initial draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP), as amended during the meeting, to County Council for initial review and public dissemination ahead of a scheduled open house on October 17, 2022. The committee discussed numerous proposed changes to the MDP, including subdivision rules in agricultural areas, setbacks for confined feeding operations, and policies on wind and solar energy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding the initial draft MDP to Council for public review (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:13 p.m. (unanimous)

ALUS PAC

This agenda for the County of Wetaskiwin ALUS PAC meeting on 2022-09-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider several requests for decision, including a gravel supply contract facing inflationary challenges, a penalty cancellation request from Pine Haven Hutterite Colony, and a proposed amendment to the Fees & Charges Bylaw. They will also receive RCMP quarterly reports and discuss a disaster recovery program final payment. The agenda includes consent items such as accounts payable and departmental reports.

• Land acquisition for centreline culvert replacement at NW 7-47-4-W5M & SW 18-47-4-W5M
• Gravel supply contract – inflationary challenges
• Disaster Recovery Program final payment for Bridge File 75450
• Penalty cancellation request – Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Haven
• Proposed amendment to Fees & Charges Bylaw 2020/19 (Schedule M – interest and penalties)

Council voted 5-2 to reject a 7% rate increase for the Hopkins Construction gravel supply contract, instead requiring the company to fulfill the existing contract at current prices and negotiating a 2023 extension. Council also denied a tax forgiveness request from the Hutterian Brethren of Pinehaven for 2021-2022 taxes, citing equity concerns, but directed administration to prepare a Tax Incentive Bylaw for 2023. Other decisions included approving a land acquisition for a culvert, amending the Communication Device Policy, and adopting a Fees & Charges Bylaw amendment.

• Defeated 7% gravel contract rate increase for Hopkins Construction (2-5)
• Approved requiring Hopkins Construction to supply gravel at contract prices and negotiate 2023 extension (5-2)
• Approved land acquisition for centreline culvert: 450 sq m for $1,500 plus GST
• Denied tax forgiveness for Pine Haven Hutterite Colony Roll #667.00 for 2021-2022 (5-1)
• Approved directing administration to prepare a Tax Incentive Bylaw for Pine Haven for 2023
• Approved amendment to Communication Device Policy #23.0.3 to include Public Works Project Technologist
• Adopted Bylaw 2022/51 amending Fees & Charges Bylaw Schedule M (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment for roadside mowing program

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding two appeal hearings for development permits D22/121 and D22/205, each followed by a request for decision. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from its August 15, 2022 meeting.

• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D22/121 – Perry & Lorie Durant – Plan 0828422, Block 6, Lot 12, SW 7-46-5-W5M, Roll #4095.73
• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D22/205 – Appelman/Simpson – Plan 0825439 Block 3, Lot 20 NE 14-46-1-W5M, Roll #2957.74
• Minutes approval – SDAB August 15, 2022

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board denied an appeal of a development permit for a detached dwelling with attached shop, amending the permit to reflect a smaller building size but denying a requested setback variance. The board also upheld a separate permit for a used modular home, reclassifying it from mobile to modular, and denied an appeal against it. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Denied appeal of Development Permit D22/121 for Perry & Lorie Durant, amended permit to reduce home size to 48'x65'x20' but denied setback variance (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of Development Permit D22/205 for Appelman/Simpson, upheld permit with amendment reclassifying dwelling from mobile to modular home (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider several decisions, including a public hearing for a proposed rezoning of the McLean property from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR). Council will also discuss funding for a county quarter fence, replacement of fire department breathing apparatus, and updates on intermunicipal plans and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing at 9:15 a.m. for rezoning Lot 2, Plan 8820935, N 27-47-28-W4M (Roll #2756.01) from AG to CR
• Request for decision on MSI funding for County Quarter Fence
• Request for decision on replacement of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Departments
• Update and request for decision on Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
• Discussion on contracting out vs in-house printing of County Newsletter

Council unanimously approved Bylaw 2022/49 to rezone 2.02 hectares from Agricultural to Country Residential for Daryll and Christa McLean, allowing a future subdivision. They also approved $378,640 for new firefighter breathing apparatus, increased MSI funding for a county fence by $10,000, and decided not to extend the Summer Villages road agreement after 2022. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/49 rezoning 2.02 hectares from AG to CR (unanimous)
• Approved $378,640 sole-source purchase of 34 SCBA sets for fire departments (unanimous)
• Increased MSI funding for County Quarter fence by $10,000 to $20,000 total (unanimous)
• Directed administration to enter 3-year contract for newsletter printing (unanimous)
• Declined to extend Summer Villages road agreement; County will manage roads from Jan 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved attendance of councillor and assistant CAO at provincial policing engagement (unanimous)
• Approved all councillors attending Cancen Energy micro recycling facility tour (unanimous)
• Accepted notice of mediation with Pigeon Lake South on Intermunicipal Development Plan (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider a new Municipal Parks Bylaw, several policy amendments and rescissions, a subdivision request, and other administrative items. The agenda includes consent items such as monthly reports and accounts payable, as well as requests for decisions on topics like the municipal internship program and enforcement services for summer villages.

• Municipal Parks Bylaw 2022-50 to repeal and replace Bylaw 2022-34
• Amend Policy 12.2.8 Plug-in Allowance for Patrol Operators
• Rescind Policy 62.2.2 Coyote Predation Management Program
• Proposed subdivision for Robert Fox, NE 26-47-28-W4M, Roll #2752.00
• Proposed amendment to Fees & Charges Bylaw 2020/19

Council passed Bylaw 2022/50, a new Municipal Parks Bylaw, through all three readings unanimously. A subdivision application for Robert Fox was approved with conditions. A proposed amendment to the Fees & Charges Bylaw was tabled (5-1) for more information. A motion to direct administration to work with the Summer Village Committee on enforcement services was defeated (3-3). Several administrative policies were amended or rescinded.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/50 Municipal Parks Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/13 for Robert Fox with six conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Bylaw 2022/47 amending Fees & Charges Bylaw (5-1)
• Defeated motion to direct administration on enforcement services for Summer Villages (3-3)
• Approved changes to Policy 12.2.8 Plug in Allowance for Patrol Operators (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Policy 23.0.6 Working Alone (unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy 62.2.2 Coyote Predation Management (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Policy 62.5.1 Water Management Along County Road Allowances (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to approve routine reports and minutes, and to make decisions on three items: attending the 2022 Central Regional ASB Conference, nominating for the Gerry Taillieu Memorial Award, and the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program. The agenda is mostly procedural, with reports on mowing, spraying, weed inspections, and other agricultural services.

• 2022 Central Regional ASB Conference – Request for Decision
• 2022 Gerry Taillieu Memorial Award for Excellence in Rangeland Management – Request for Nominations
• Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program – Request for Decision
• August 2022 Director of Agricultural Services Report
• 2022 Roadside Mowing, Spraying, and Weed Inspection maps

The Agricultural Service Board unanimously approved six reports and information items, including the Director of Agricultural Services Report and project cost updates. The board also directed administration to nominate Daryl Fipke for the 2022 Gerry Taillieu Memorial Award for Excellence in Rangeland Management and accepted details on the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program as information. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022.

• Approved agenda as amended to separate consent items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Director of Agricultural Services Report (unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Services Project Costing Report (unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Service Provision Maps for August 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Horticulturist Report (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainable Agriculture Report (unanimous)
• Approved Alternative Land Use Services information (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is meeting to hear an appeal of Development Permit D22/130 for Donald & Beverly Hatch's property. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D22/130 – Donald & Beverly Hatch – Plan 1424259, Block 1, Lot 29, SW 25-45-1-W5M, Roll #2858.29
• Minutes approval for SDAB June 20, 2022 meeting

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board denied an appeal against Development Permit D22/130 for a sea-can and shed on Lot 29, Block 1, Plan 1424259 in Cavallo Ridge. The board voted 4-1 to uphold the permit with conditions, including a relaxed side yard setback to 1.52 metres. The decision allows the sea-can as an accessory building, siding required for aesthetics, and drainage must not impact neighbours.

• Denied appeal of Development Permit D22/130 for sea-can and shed (4-1)
• Approved Development Permit with conditions: 1.52m side yard setback, drainage, height limit, no residential use, accessory use only
• Removed original Condition #6 and added site coverage limit of 40% of lot area

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider a range of decisions, including a penalty cancellation request from the Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Haven, outstanding fire charges for the Buck Lake Alder Flats Fire Department, and the development of the 2023 Strategic & Tactical Plan. The agenda also includes delegations from the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association, Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council, plus several routine consent items.

• Penalty cancellation request from Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Haven
• Outstanding fire charges for Buck Lake Alder Flats Fire Department
• Yellowhead Regional Emergency Communications Center renewal and amending agreement
• Local Improvement Tax Bylaw 2022/46 for Hamlet of Alder Flats wastewater system
• Development of 2023 Strategic & Tactical Plan

Council gave three readings and finally passed Bylaw 2022/46, authorizing debt for a local improvement wastewater system in the Hamlet of Alder Flats. They also approved adding $24,339.07 in outstanding fire charges to a tax roll, extended a dispatch services agreement with YRECC for five years at $16,299/year, and directed administration to investigate dust control options for 2023. Several other items were accepted as information or tabled.

• Passed Bylaw 2022/46 for Alder Flats wastewater system local improvement (unanimous)
• Approved $24,339.07 addition to tax roll #477800 for outstanding fire charges (unanimous)
• Approved five-year extension of YRECC dispatch services agreement at $16,299/year (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward budget amendments for overages over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved road allowance lease renewals for Justamere Farms Ltd. et al. for three years at $119.40/year (unanimous)
• Accepted $48,190 proposal from TSI for service capacity review of Finance, Assessment, and Communications departments (unanimous)
• Directed administration to survey Viola Beach Drive residents on future dust control (unanimous)
• Approved in-house services for gravel road maintenance in Patrol Area 03 (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including two public hearings for proposed rezoning, various reports, and multiple requests for decision. The agenda includes consent items such as the CAO report, accounts payable, and departmental updates, as well as decisions on budget variances, capital projects, and community matters.

• Public hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR) for Josh & Kimberly Bishop, SE 10-47-24-W4M, Roll #1254.01
• Public hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Conservation (RCV) for Dave McAuley and Tod Zahara, NE 35-46-27-W4M, Roll #2433.00
• 2022 Second Quarter Year to Date Budget Variance Analysis as of June 30, 2022
• Tender results for Hwy 2 and Zimmerman Access Relocation
• Hamlet of Alder Flats Wastewater System Local Improvement Bylaw 2022/41

Council approved three rezoning bylaws: 1.28 hectares from Agricultural to Country Residential (Bylaw 2022/43), 70 acres from Agricultural to Rural Conservation (Bylaw 2022/42), and a Fire Services bylaw (2022/40). Council also awarded Tender 22-001 for Highway 2 Private Access Relocation to Plains Constructors Canada Ltd. for $624,210.00, approved land acquisitions for bridge projects, and denied a request to reduce water connection fees in Cavallo Ridge.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/43 rezoning 1.28 ha from AG to CR (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/42 rezoning 70 acres from AG to RCV (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/40 establishing Fire Services (unanimous)
• Awarded Tender 22-001 to Plains Constructors Canada Ltd. for $624,210.00 (unanimous)
• Denied request to reduce $50.00 water connection fee in Cavallo Ridge (unanimous)
• Approved land acquisitions for bridge upgrades BF 83244 and BF 83245 (unanimous)
• Approved road allowance lease renewals for three-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved listing former Maywood Community Centre properties for sale (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee will consider several land use items, including an update on the Municipal Development Plan review, proposed text amendments to allow second residences, and adding tourist homes as a permitted use. It will also review minor land use bylaw amendments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Review Update – Request for Decision
• Proposed Text Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 – Second Residence Allowances
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Addition of Tourist Home as a Use
• Minor Land Use Bylaw Amendments – Administration Recommendations (including new Figure 2 – Development Setbacks from Roads)

The Planning and Economic Development Committee directed administration to draft guidelines for tourist homes (e.g., Airbnbs) as an approved use under a new land use district, responding to resident concerns about fire, noise, and trespassing. The committee also confirmed policy direction for the Municipal Development Plan update, including changes to confined feeding operations and subdivision flexibility. Additionally, it directed drafting amendments to allow secondary suites in accessory buildings and second residences to remain after subdivision if they existed prior. Minor land use bylaw amendments were approved and forwarded to Council.

• Directed administration to draft tourist home guidelines under a new land use district (unanimous)
• Confirmed policy direction for Municipal Development Plan update (unanimous)
• Directed drafting amendments for secondary suites in accessory buildings and second residences after subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minor Land Use Bylaw amendments as recommended by Administration (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council General Meeting on June 28, 2022, includes public hearings for a proposed Area Structure Plan and a rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm for land owned by Ralph Martinoff & Glenda McNabb (SE 1-48-24-W4M, Roll #866.00). Council will also consider several requests for decision, including community facility funding, a dock request at Buck Lake, dog control bylaw amendments, a music festival request, a pawn shop bylaw, and multiple local improvement tax bylaw updates. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session.

• Public hearing: Proposed Area Structure Plan (ASP22-003) for Martinoff & McNabb, SE 1-48-24-W4M, Roll #866.00
• Public hearing: Proposed rezoning LUA22_008 from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Hobby Farm (AHF) for same property
• MSI 2022 Community Facility Funding approvals for Lakedell and Legion facilities
• Proposed amendments to Dog Control Bylaw BL201906
• Proposed Pawn Shop Bylaw BL2022-39

Council unanimously passed several bylaws including the Dog Control Bylaw, Pawn Shop Bylaw, and three local improvement tax bylaws for wastewater systems. They approved a subdivision application with conditions, a music festival request, and a dock installation. Council also voted to end its membership in the JEDI society effective December 31, 2022, and directed administration to investigate options for continuing JEDI staff and projects.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/31 (Dog Control) - Third Reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/39 (Pawn Shop) - Third Reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/32 (Area Structure Plan) and Bylaw 2022/33 (Rezoning) for Martinoff & McNabb - Third Reading (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/05 for Breitkreuz with conditions - unanimous
• Approved music festival at Hilah Ayers RV Park July 29-31, 2022 - unanimous
• Denied 2022 MSI Community Facility Funding requests pending policy review - unanimous
• Ended JEDI membership effective December 31, 2022 - unanimous
• Approved $3,937.00 for Buck Lake Boat Launch dock - unanimous

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding hearings on two appeals: one for a refused development permit for an existing deck and accessory buildings, and one for a permit for a small engine business and garage. The board will also consider a request to withdraw an appeal for a refused permit. Minutes from two previous meetings are up for approval.

• Appeal hearing for refusal of Development Permit D22/118 (Froom) - existing deck and accessory buildings, Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 7821917, NW 12-47-28-W4M
• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D22/092 (Goebel) - business small engines and garage, Lot 8, Block 2, Plan 1462 TR, SE 14-47-28-W4M
• Request for decision on withdrawal of appeal for refused Development Permit D21/263 (2239808 Alberta Ltd.) - NW 2-47-4-W5M
• Approval of minutes from SDAB meetings on Jan 6 and Jan 12, 2022

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) heard two appeals. It upheld an appeal by Norman and Karol Froom, approving a development permit for an existing deck and accessory buildings that exceeded the Land Use Bylaw's square footage limit, subject to conditions including a variance. The board also denied an appeal against a development permit for Lowell Goebel's small engine repair business, upholding the permit with conditions.

• Approved Development Permit D22/118 for Froom's existing deck and accessory buildings, overturning the refusal (unanimous)
• Granted variance for accessory building square footage, allowing 239.06 sq m vs. 212.45 sq m permitted (unanimous)
• Relaxed side yard setbacks for garage (to 1.17m) and shed (to 1.49m) (unanimous)
• Denied appeal against Development Permit D22/092 for Lowell's Small Engines business, upholding approval (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal by 2239808 Alberta Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 6 and January 12, 2022 SDAB meetings (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on a micro-surfacing road tender, the Summer Village of Silver Beach annexation, recreation funding requests, and a large batch of policy amendments and rescissions. They will also hear updates on public participation and the Municipal Development Plan review. The agenda includes several consent items and a closed session on land acquisition in Alder Flats.

• Tender results for micro-surfacing 8.64 km of roads
• Summer Village of Silver Beach annexation application
• Bylaw 2022/35 to amend fees and charges
• Bylaw 2022/34 to repeal and replace Municipal Parks Bylaw 2019/34
• Canada Day Block Party permit and related bylaws

Council awarded a $646,290 micro-surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. and approved total project costs up to $704,000. It also gave final reading to Bylaw 2022/35 amending fees and charges, and Bylaw 2022/34 regulating municipal parks, which sets monthly camping fees at $500. Additionally, council approved recreation grants totaling over $118,000 and several policy amendments.

• Awarded micro-surfacing contract to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. for $646,290 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022/35 amending fees and charges (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022/34 municipal parks bylaw, setting monthly camping fee at $500 (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 2 recreation facility funding totaling $67,755 (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 4 recreation funding of $51,179.63, with $1,367.63 from reserves (unanimous)
• Approved Canada Day block party on July 1-2, 2022 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 152 sq m land in Alder Flats for road widening (unanimous)
• Approved multiple policy amendments and rescissions (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council General Meeting on May 31, 2022, includes several requests for decision, notably the 2021 audited financial statements, RCMP quarterly reports, and various grant recommendations. The agenda also covers road ban orders, a church manse bylaw, and a potential annexation application.

• 2021 County of Wetaskiwin Audited Financial Statements – Request for Decision
• May 2022 Wetaskiwin, Thorsby, & Breton RCMP Quarterly Reports – Request for Decision
• 2022 FCSS Grant Recommendations – Request for Decision
• Proposed Bylaw 2022-24 Church Manse Bylaw – Request for Decision
• Summer Village of Silver Beach Annexation Application – Request for Decision

Council approved the County's 2021 audited financial statements after a closed session, and gave final passage to Bylaw 2022/24, which cancels the municipal portion of property taxes for church manses in 2022. Council also approved over $150,000 in community grants, directed administration to draft a Pawn Shop Bylaw, and awarded the Buck Lake Park contract.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Gave final passage to Church Manse Bylaw 2022/24, cancelling municipal property taxes for church manses in 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare a Pawn Shop Bylaw by June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,221 in FCSS grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved $94,384 in recreation grants across Zones 1, 2, 3, and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved $24,820 in cemetery maintenance grants to 27 groups (unanimous)
• Awarded Buck Lake Park contract to Pam Anquist for $17,000, May 1 to Sept 15, 2022, with extension option (unanimous)
• Tabled Summer Village of Silver Beach annexation items to June 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use Bylaw Committee is meeting to decide on several proposed amendments to the County's Land Use Bylaw, including changes to accessory buildings, recreational units, and adding tourist homes as a permitted use. The committee will also review Area Structure Plan policies and receive an update on the Municipal Development Plan review. The meeting includes routine items like electing a chairperson and approving previous minutes.

• Proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw Section 9.18 Accessory Buildings
• Proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw Section 3.12 Recreational Units
• Proposed addition of Tourist Home as a use in the Land Use Bylaw
• Area Structure Plan Policy Review
• Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Review Update

The Planning and Economic Development Committee approved forwarding amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (Section 9.18 Accessory Buildings) and proposed fee schedule changes to Council for consideration. It also approved a new approach to Area Structure Plans, tabled discussions on recreational units and tourist homes for further review, and appointed Councillor Ken Adair as Chairperson.

• Appointed Councillor Ken Adair as Chairperson for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Supported amendments to Land Use Bylaw Section 9.18 Accessory Buildings, forwarded to Council (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Land Use Bylaw Section 3.12 Recreational Units for further investigation (unanimous)
• Approved new approach to Area Structure Plans as proposed by Administration (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on adding Tourist Home as a use; Administration to reduce number of districts (unanimous)
• Forwarded proposed Fee Schedule amendments to Council for consideration (unanimous)
• Accepted Municipal Development Plan Review Update as information (unanimous)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board met and approved the agenda and previous minutes. The board accepted as information the 2022 budget, 2021 financial statement, and inventory for the Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library, along with its meeting minutes and director information. It also accepted meeting minutes and statistics from the Lakedell Area Community Library Society, Millet Public Library, and Winfield Community Library. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library 2022 budget, 2021 financial statement, and inventory as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library 2022 AGM minutes, February 2022 minutes, and director information as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society February 2022 minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Millet Public Library February and March 2022 minutes and January and February 2022 stats as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Winfield Community Library April 2022 AGM minutes, April 2022 general minutes, and library bylaws as information (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council passed the 2022 Mill Rate Bylaw, authorizing property tax rates for the year. It also awarded a $1.09 million bridge construction contract to Prairie Erectors Int'l Inc. and approved a $178,560 shoulder pull program contract. A rezoning for an organic farm was approved, and a subdivision application was tabled for revision.

• Approved 2022 Mill Rate Bylaw 2022/17 (unanimous)
• Awarded bridge contract to Prairie Erectors Int'l Inc. for $1,092,655.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Shoulder Pull Program to Central Construction Group Ltd. for $178,560 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 30 acres from AG to ASH for Knull farm (Bylaw 2022/29, unanimous)
• Tabled subdivision application RW/22/05 for revision (unanimous)
• Denied funding request from Pigeon Lake Watershed Association for CFO appeal (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Bylaw 2022/30 (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for Buck Lake Alder Flats Fire Department training (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to resume Budget 2022 discussions, with a request for decision from Rod Hawken. The agenda includes operating budget details by department and proposed changes for May 16. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Resume Budget 2022 Discussions – Request for Decision
• May 16 Operating Budget by Dept.pdf
• Budget May 16 Proposed Changes.pdf

Council unanimously approved the 2022 Municipal Capital and Operating Budget with an estimated municipal levy of $21,729,468, excluding certain requisitions. The approval included numerous adjustments to the May 2 proposed budget, covering items like increased fuel and parts costs, fleet capital transfers, and various departmental changes. The meeting was procedural in nature, focusing solely on budget approval and adjournment.

• Approved 2022 Municipal Capital and Operating Budget with $21,729,468 levy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:09 p.m. (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin council is meeting to deliberate the 2022 budget and consider a proposed mill rate bylaw (2022/17). Both items are presented as requests for decision, meaning council will discuss and potentially vote on them. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• 2022 Budget Deliberations – Request for Decision
• Proposed Mill Rate Bylaw 2022/17 – Request for Decision

The council held a budget meeting on May 4, 2022, to continue deliberations on the 2022 budget. They heard presentations from the directors of Agricultural Services and Bylaw Enforcement. No final budget decisions were made; instead, they scheduled a final budget meeting for May 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda for the May 4, 2022 council meeting (unanimous)
• Set final budget meeting for May 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the budget meeting at 2:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on two public hearings (a rezoning and an Area Structure Plan), several tender awards, and numerous special tax bylaws for sewer and water projects. They will also consider policy amendments, fee changes, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing: Rezoning from Urban Commercial to Lakeshore Residential for Laura-Lee Labrecque, Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 6314ET, NE 10-46-6-W5M
• Public hearing: Area Structure Plan application by David McAuley and Tod & Kelsie Zahara, NE 35-46-27-W4M
• Tender results for roadside mowing 2022-2023 (possible 2024) and 2022 crack sealing program
• Nine special tax bylaws for sewer extensions, repairs, and water management projects (e.g., Beachside, Bearhills Lake, Silver Creek, West Bittern Lake)
• Proposed Bylaw 2022/28 to amend Fees & Charges Bylaw

Council unanimously passed eight special tax bylaws to fund sewer extensions, drainage district operations, and water management projects for 2022. A proposed rezoning from Urban Commercial to Lakeshore Residential was defeated 0-7. Council also approved a road closure, an Area Structure Plan, a crack sealing contract, and several policy changes.

• Approved road closure of Road Plan 212 0242 in NW 33-45-6-W5M (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/25 sewer extension special tax, Beachside Estates (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/16 Bearhills Lake Drainage District special tax (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaws 2022/18-2022/21 sewer extension special taxes, Winfield (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/22 Silver Creek Water Management Project special tax (unanimous)
• Defeated Bylaw 2022/26 rezoning from Urban Commercial to Lakeshore Residential (0-7)
• Passed Bylaw 2022/27 Area Structure Plan for NE 35-46-27-W4M (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Crack Sealing Program contract to Alberta Parking Lot Services for $70,430 (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin council is holding a full-day general meeting to review the 2022 final budget, including operating and capital budgets, reserves, and tax requisitions. The agenda is primarily a series of department-by-department budget reviews covering areas like roads, fire services, utilities, and community services. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a review and discussion session.

• 2022 Final Budget overview presented by CAO Rod Hawken and Director of Assessment Rene Boutin
• 2021 Assessment Summary for 2022 Taxation Year
• 2022 Designated Industrial Property Tax Requisition
• 2022 WALA Lodge Requisition
• 2022 County Operating and Capital Only Budgets

The Council held a budget meeting to review the 2022 proposed budgets for all departments, but no final budget was approved. Discussions covered items such as the MSI Operating reserve, bridge funding, a land purchase reserve, and departmental budgets. No formal decisions were made beyond procedural motions to approve the agenda and adjourn.

• Approved agenda for May 2, 2022 budget meeting (unanimous)
• Extended meeting to 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission is meeting to review its 2021 audited financial statements, hear a utility foreman report, and discuss residential and commercial services, including utility rates and fees. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, accounts payable, cash statements, budget variance, and appointment of the 2022 auditor.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements (NEPLRSC) presented by Dan Luymes, BDO Canada
• Utility Foreman Report for March 31, 2022 by Chris Kilowsky
• Review of Residential & Commercial Services, including Bylaw 2019-01 Utility Rates and Bylaw 2021-02 NEPL Fees
• Accounts Payable Cheque 2680 to 2707
• Appointment of NEPL Auditor 2022

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission is meeting to review the 2021 audited financial statements, receive updates from the utilities foreman, and consider approval of the 2022 final operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, monthly cash statements, accounts payable, and appointment of the 2022 auditor.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements presented by Dan Luymes, BDO Canada
• Utilities Foreman Report to October 31, 2021 by Chris Kolosky
• SPL 2022 Final Operating and Capital Budget Approval
• Appointment of SPL Auditor 2022
• SPL Accounts Payable Cheque 40 to 58

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider several items, including two public hearings: one on a proposed rezoning near Wizard Lake and another on adding cannabis retail stores to the Land Use Bylaw. Council will also decide on delegations, policy amendments, and various operational matters.

• Public hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to Wizard Lake Watershed (WLW) and Rural Residential (RR) to WLW for Benn & Daria Kilburn and Dennis Hahn, Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0723639, NW 35-47-27-W4M, Roll #2578.00 and #2578.01
• Public hearing: Land Use Bylaw amendment to add cannabis retail store as a use (LUA22_005, Firestone Cannabis)
• Request for decision: FCSS 'Social Service Needs Assessment Master Plan' RFP
• Request for decision: Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) update
• Request for decision: 2022 Reserve Bid for Public Auction Parcels

Council gave final approval to Bylaw 2022/14, adding cannabis retail stores as a permitted use in the Land Use Bylaw, with restrictions on proximity to schools and health facilities. Council also approved a rezoning near Wizard Lake, awarded a social services assessment contract, and approved several policy amendments and administrative items.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/14 adding Cannabis Retail Store as a use in Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 (6-1)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/13 rezoning 39.99 acres near Wizard Lake to Wizard Lake Watershed (unanimous)
• Awarded $39,152.00 Social Service Needs Assessment Master Plan to Moorhouse and Associates and Objective Research and Evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved reserve bids for five tax recovery parcels for May 4, 2022 public auction (unanimous)
• Approved $56,834.13 tax forgiveness request for Alberta Municipal Affairs (unanimous)
• Approved $5,589.96 addition to Tax Roll #62802 for outstanding fire charges (unanimous)
• Approved road closure NW 33-45-6-W5M for new Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to six policies including Subsistence and Travel, Communication Device, and Fire Services (unanimous)

ALUS PAC

This agenda for the County of Wetaskiwin's ALUS PAC meeting on April 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to decide on several agricultural policy and funding items. Key decisions include repealing a reclamation bylaw for von Arx Properties, reviewing the weed enforcement process, responding to Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain's request about mobile seed cleaner inspections, and approving 2022 funding for the Farm Safety Centre. The board will also consider a Mountain Pine Beetle program agreement and a communication strategy.

• Repealing of Reclamation Bylaw for von Arx Properties
• Weed Enforcement Process Review
• Mobile Seed Cleaner Inspection Requirements – Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Co-operative Ltd.
• Farm Safety Centre Funding for 2022
• Mountain Pine Beetle Program Agreement with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development

The Agricultural Service Board approved a plan to begin inspections of mobile seed cleaning operators, aligning with provincial legislation. Other items were accepted as information, including a weed enforcement plan, a funding request already covered by policy, and a mountain pine beetle program agreement. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 15, 2021 and Feb 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2022 department reports (unanimous)
• Accepted von Arx properties reclamation bylaw update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted weed enforcement written plan and form as information (unanimous)
• Approved commencing inspections of mobile seed cleaners under Weed Control Act (unanimous)
• Accepted Farm Safety Centre funding request as information, noting coverage under Grants to Organizations Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Mountain Pine Beetle Program Agreement as information (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The Council will review several requests for decisions including road ban orders, lease renewals, and local road construction tenders. Discussions also include contract renewals for park attendants and various municipal policy amendments.

• 2021 Final Reserve Transfer decision
• Road Ban Order for March 29, 2022
• 2022 Local Road Construction Program tender results
• Tender results for Range Rd 11 (Black Bull Road)
• Fire Bylaw review

Council awarded the Range Road 11 (Black Bull Road) contract to Central City Asphalt Ltd for $5,586,425.16 and the 2022 Local Road Construction tender to Avid Energy Services Inc. for $1,222,142.93. It also approved 2021 reserve transfers, ratified a seasonal road ban, and passed the Fire Bylaw 2022/07. Several other administrative and operational items were approved, and five policy amendments were tabled to the next meeting.

• Awarded Range Rd 11 (Black Bull Road) contract to Central City Asphalt Ltd for $5,586,425.16 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Local Road Construction tender to Avid Energy Services Inc. for $1,222,142.93 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 reserve transfers including $483,215.78 to Water Operating Reserve (unanimous)
• Ratified seasonal road ban of 75% legal axle weights effective March 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Passed Fire Bylaw 2022/07 with amendment removing STARS Landing Assist (unanimous)
• Approved organizational chart amendments (4-3)
• Approved subdivision RW/22/01 for Kerry & Nelda Stevens with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled five policy amendments to April 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider two rezoning applications from agricultural to hobby farm use, award a three-year calcium chloride supply contract, and decide on several fleet management pilot programs. The agenda also includes updates on rural crime prevention, fire services bylaw review, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Hobby Farm (AHF) for Merle & Constance Satre, NE 6-46-27-W4M, Roll #2317.00
• Public hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) & Country Residential (CR) to Agricultural Hobby Farm (AHF) for Colin & Wendy Loov, SW 31-46-23-W4M, Roll #823.00
• Tender award for 3-year calcium chloride supply
• 2022 Fleet Capital Plan Version 2 and truck lease/rental pilot programs
• Fire Services Bylaw Review and proposed bylaw BL2022-07

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2022/05, rezoning 5.84 hectares from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm for Merle & Constance Satre, and Bylaw 2022/06, rezoning 11.29 hectares for Colin & Wendy Loov. Council also awarded a 3-year calcium chloride supply contract to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. for $101,750 plus GST, and approved a 2022-2025 Mutual Aid Fire Control Agreement. A proposed truck rental pilot program with Enterprise Fleet Management was defeated (2-5).

• Approved Bylaw 2022/05 rezoning 5.84 ha to Agricultural Hobby Farm for Satre (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2022/06 rezoning 11.29 ha to Agricultural Hobby Farm for Loov (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year calcium chloride contract to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. for $101,750 + GST (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2025 Mutual Aid Fire Control Agreement with Agriculture and Forestry (unanimous)
• Defeated 2022 Truck Rental Pilot Program with Enterprise Fleet Management (2-5)
• Approved 2022 Fleet Capital Plan with five vehicles removed (unanimous)
• Ratified 2021 tax cancellations totaling $2,030.08 (unanimous)
• Approved road allowance lease renewals for five files (unanimous)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board is meeting to consider annual reports from local libraries, review two policies (Resource Sharing and Public Meeting Space), and decide on a nomination for the 2022 Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence. The board will also receive information items from Pigeon Lake, Millet, and Winfield libraries.

• Annual reports from Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Pigeon Lake, Winfield, and County of Wetaskiwin Library Board for 2021
• Policy review of Resource Sharing Policy #3.0
• Policy review of Public Meeting Space Policy #10.0
• Request for decision on 2022 Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence
• Information items: Pigeon Lake Public Library minutes and financial report, Millet Public Library minutes and manager's report, Winfield Community Library minutes and report

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board approved the annual reports from three local libraries, with an amendment to include a staff member at Winfield Library, and approved the Public Library Survey. The board also approved amendments to the Financial Management Policy #3.0 and chose to keep the Public Meeting Space Policy #10 unchanged. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved annual reports from Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell (Pigeon Lake), and Winfield libraries, amended to include Winfield staff member (unanimous)
• Approved Public Library Survey for the County of Wetaskiwin Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Financial Management Policy #3.0 (unanimous)
• Kept Public Meeting Space Policy #10 as status quo (unanimous)
• Accepted Minister's Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence request as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Pigeon Lake Public Library minutes and financials as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Millet Public Library minutes, manager's report, and statistics as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Winfield Community Library minutes, report, and balance sheet as information (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council awarded Contract 211-12880 for 2022 Hamlet Improvements to Ledcor Highways Ltd in the amount of $2,192,590.20, with total project costs approved up to $2,655,910, funded by the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) grant. The motion carried 5 to 2. Council also approved a development permit for Horizon Motorsports Ltd. with conditions, continued annual funding to STARS through 2025, and approved the 2022 Fire Guardians list.

• Approved Development Permit D22/015 for Horizon Motorsports Ltd. with 12 conditions, including tent removal by July 26, 2022.
• Approved annual funding to STARS through 2025 per Grants to Organizations Policy 12.3.2.
• Approved the 2022 Fire Guardians list for all divisions.
• Approved adding $26,446.89 in outstanding utility charges to the tax roll.
• Directed Administration to amend Association Fees Policy 12.1.13 to remove AUMA subsection.
• Awarded Contract 211-12880 to Ledcor Highways Ltd for $2,192,590.20 (carried 5 to 2).
• Approved construction of an emergency east access road between Norris Beach and Viola Beach with 50/50 cost sharing.
• Approved road allowance lease renewals for three files for three-year terms.

Council Committee

The County of Wetaskiwin Council Committee is meeting to consider two requests for decision related to intermunicipal development plans (IDPs), including project reports and a review of the current IDP. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a 2016 Summer Village IDP meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Project Reports – Request for Decision, including 2022-2026 Intermunicipal Development Plan - Cap and Maint
• Review of Current IDP – Request for Decision, referencing 2013 IDP and South Pigeon Lake ICF
• Minutes approval for Summer Village IDP Meeting December 7, 2016

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to approve minutes and reports, and to hear two delegations: one from Melanie Daniels of the Louis Bull Tribe regarding Land for Prosperity, and another from Rhonda King of ALUS Canada for an orientation and update. The board will also consider thank-you correspondence from agricultural bursary recipients.

• Delegation: Melanie Daniels, Land for Prosperity, Louis Bull Tribe – Request for Decision
• Delegation: Rhonda King, ALUS Canada – Orientation & Update – Request for Decision
• February 2022 Agricultural Services Department Report
• February 2022 Sustainable Agriculture Report
• 2021 Agricultural Bursary thank-you correspondence from Emma Ewart, Louis Schultz, and Lauren Krause

The Agricultural Service Board accepted as information presentations from ALUS Canada and the Louis Bull Tribe's Land for Prosperity Initiative, along with thank-you correspondence from agricultural bursary recipients. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural approvals of agenda, minutes, and consent items.

• Accepted ALUS Canada presentation as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Louis Bull Tribe Land for Prosperity details as information (unanimous)
• Accepted thank-you correspondence from bursary recipients (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including department and sustainable agriculture reports (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council approved three subdivision applications (Laczo, Breitkreuz, Hayes) with conditions, gave final reading to the new Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2022/04, and approved the 2022 JEDI budget of $313,409.52. A funding request from the Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association was accepted as information only, and the 2022 Fleet Capital Plan was tabled for more financial details.

• Approved subdivision RW/21/22 for Shirley & Donald Laczo with 5 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/21/23 for Daryn & Heather Breitkreuz with 7 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/21/24 for Rick & Colette Hayes with 3 conditions (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2022/04, repealing Bylaw 2019/03 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 JEDI Budget of $313,409.52 from reserve (unanimous)
• Accepted Wizard Lake Watershed funding request as information only (4-2)
• Tabled 2022 Fleet Capital Plan for more financial info (unanimous)
• Approved Adam's Army music festival Aug 19-21, 2022 with conditions (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use Bylaw Committee will consider several proposed amendments to the County's Land Use Bylaw, including adding cannabis retail stores as a permitted use, revising rules for accessory buildings, and clarifying definitions for modular, mobile, moved-on, and manufactured dwellings. The committee will also review its terms of reference, updates to bylaw appendices, and the Municipal Development Plan review. All items are requests for decision, meaning the committee will make recommendations on these matters.

• Proposed amendment to add cannabis retail store as a use (Draft Cannabis Bylaw 2021-42)
• Section 9.18 Accessory Buildings revisions
• Land Use Bylaw amendments for types of dwellings (modular, mobile, moved-on, manufactured)
• Update to Land Use Bylaw Appendices (including Appendices E and F)
• Municipal Development Plan (MDP) review update

The Planning and Economic Development Committee (formerly Land Use Bylaw Committee) made several recommendations to Council, including adding a Direct Control district for cannabis retail stores, amending dwelling types for modular/mobile/moved-on homes, and updating appendices. They also tabled accessory building revisions and prioritized upcoming work items.

• Recommended Terms of Reference to Council with name change to Planning and Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled Section 9.18 Accessory Buildings revisions for further amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended amendments for Modular, Mobile, and Moved-On Homes to Council (unanimous)
• Supported replacing Municipal Government Board with Land and Property Rights Tribunal and removing Appendices E and F (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to draft amendments adding a Direct Control district for Cannabis Retail Stores (unanimous)
• Received Municipal Development Plan Review Update as information (unanimous)
• Prioritized 8 upcoming review items, including recreational units and second residences (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates: May 5, Aug 4, Nov 3 (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin council is meeting to consider several decisions, including accepting RCMP quarterly reports, reviewing the fire services bylaw, updating the investment policy, and amending the fees and charges bylaw. They will also hear updates on the JEDI strategic plan and set a date for the 2022 public auction.

• RCMP quarterly reports for Wetaskiwin, Thorsby, and Breton
• Fire Services Bylaw review (Proposed BL2022-02)
• Update to Investment Policy 12.3.1
• Proposed Bylaw 2022-03 to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw
• 2022 Public Auction sale date

Council approved amendments to the Fees & Charges Bylaw (2022/03) through all readings, and approved the cancellation of late penalties for Lynx Energy in the amount of $7,764.09. A motion to give first reading to the Fire Services Bylaw (2022/02) with amendments was defeated (2-3). Council also approved the public auction date of May 4, 2022, and accepted several reports as information.

• Approved Bylaw 2022/03 amending Fees & Charges Bylaw (all readings, unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of Lynx Energy late penalties of $7,764.09 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Auction date of May 4, 2022 for tax arrears properties (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to give first reading to Fire Services Bylaw 2022/02 with amendments (2-3)
• Approved amendments to Investment Policy 12.3.1 (unanimous)
• Approved JEDI 2020-2023 Strategic Plan with fall 2022 review (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at ASB Provincial Conference for Councillors Krahn and Adair (unanimous)
• Accepted RCMP quarterly report and other information items (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding a hearing on an appeal by 824440 Alberta Ltd. of the refusal of Development Permit D21-372 for a property at Lot B, Block 1, Plan 1085KS (Roll #4785.15). The agenda includes only this appeal and standard procedural items. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the refusal.

• Appeal hearing for Development Permit D21-372 (824440 Alberta Ltd.)
• Property: Lot B, Block 1, Plan 1085KS, Roll #4785.15
• Appeal concerns a sign-related development permit refusal
• References Land Use Bylaw 2017.48 Section 9.11 (Signs) and LUB 95.54 Section 10 (Signs)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board denied an appeal by 824440 Alberta Ltd. and upheld the County's refusal of a development permit for an existing 6' x 16' sign in the Hamlet of Alder Flats. The Board found the sign did not meet required setbacks and could not be grandfathered because it was replaced without a permit. The decision was unanimous.

• Denied appeal and upheld refusal of Development Permit D21/372 for existing sign (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a subdivision application, penalty cancellations for Lynx Energy and two tax rolls, and the adoption of new policies for employee leave and records management. They will also consider rescinding a policy on subdivision entrance signs, approving funding for the Falun Community Centre, and upgrading records management software. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session.

• Subdivision application RW/21/21 by Fritz & Christina Martin, NE 4-47-24-W4M, Roll #1228.05
• Penalty cancellation requests for Lynx Energy and Rolls 486400 & 488800
• Proposed Policy 12.2.3 Leave for Non-Union Employees
• Proposed Records Management Bylaw 2022/01 and Policy 12.0.1
• 2021 MSI Community Facility Funding for Falun Community League

Council approved the 2022 Strategic and Tactical Plan, amending road maintenance targets to require at least 20% of annual gravelling tonnage from long-haul sources and clarifying snow removal timing. They also approved a subdivision application with conditions, rescinded a policy, passed a records management bylaw, and approved several funding and administrative items.

• Approved 2022 Strategic and Tactical Plan with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision RW/21/21 for Fritz & Christina Martin with 6 conditions (unanimous)
• Rescinded Subdivision Entrance Signs Policy 3212 (unanimous)
• Approved new Policy 12.2.3 Leave for Non-Union Employees, rescinding 6 existing policies (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Records Management Bylaw 2022/01 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,250 MSI funding for Falun Community League HVAC improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $37,085 transfer for records management software upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved penalty cancellations totaling $3,227.25 for Lynx Energy and two rolls (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a hearing on an appeal by Marilynn Schepens regarding a refused development permit (D21-401) for Lot 18, Block 2, Plan 3843KS, Roll #2955.72. The board will also approve minutes from two prior appeal hearings. No other new business is listed.

• Appeal hearing D21/401 – Marilynn Schepens – Lot 18, Block 2, Plan 3843KS, Roll #2955.72
• Minutes approval for SDAB hearings of Nov 29, 2021 (Larry Myers) and Dec 06, 2021 (Stephen & Robin Radostits)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board upheld an appeal and approved Development Permit D21/401 for existing structures on Lot 18, Block 2, Plan 3843KS in Viola Beach, including a cottage, garage, decks, and sheds. The approval includes specific setback relaxations and conditions, such as modifying the western deck and removing or modifying a shed by July 29, 2022. The decision was carried unanimously.

• Approved Development Permit D21/401 for existing garage, deck, sheds, and cottage with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted setback relaxations for shed, garage, deck, and cottage as specified in conditions
• Required western deck modification to 0.60m setback by July 29, 2022
• Required shed (1.49m x 1.64m) removal or modification to zero setback by July 29, 2022
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)