County of Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2024

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Agricultural Service Board will meet to approve minutes, review director and sustainable agriculture reports, and decide on equipment rental rates and resolutions for the 2025 provincial conference.

• Approval of October 31, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2025 ASB Provincial Conference resolutions
• Review of equipment rental rates
• Director of Agricultural Services Report
• Sustainable Agriculture Program Report

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2024-25, approve past minutes, and consider several financial and operational items. Key decisions include the 2025 operating and capital budget, a request for a Muffin Monster grinder replacement at Lift Station 1, and a notice of motion on village wastewater cost-sharing. The commission will also review asset management and capacity study plans.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2024-25
• 2025 Operating and Capital Budget – Request for Decision
• Request for Equipment Replacement – Muffin Monster Grinder – Lift Station #1
• Notice of Motion – Director LaJeunesse – Village Assessments (wastewater cost-sharing formula)
• South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission Asset Management Plan & System Capacity Study

Council General Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Land Use Bylaw 2024/66. They will also discuss the 2025 season for Red Deer Lake Campground and consider several new bylaws, including a Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery bylaw and a fees and charges bylaw. Other items include a development permit for a Direct Control District and requests to waive late fees.

• Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw 2024/66
• Red Deer Lake Campground 2025 season discussion
• Proposed Bylaw 2024-69 Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery Bylaw
• Proposed Bylaw 2024/70 Fees & Charges
• Direct Control District development permit for NE 9-46-24-W4M

Council unanimously passed the new Land Use Bylaw 2024/66 and the Fees & Charges Bylaw 2024/70 after a public hearing and amendments. A proposal for Councillor Carwell to attend a conference in Fredericton was defeated. Council also approved a development permit for additional RV sites and directed administration to draft a lease for Red Deer Lake Park.

• Adopted Land Use Bylaw 2024/66 (unanimous)
• Adopted Fees & Charges Bylaw 2024/70 (unanimous)
• Approved development permit for 32 additional RV sites at West View RV Park (unanimous)
• Directed administration to draft one-year lease for Red Deer Lake Park with Katherine Drake (5-2)
• Defeated motion for Councillor Carwell to attend Sustainable Communities Conference (1-5)
• Approved penalty cancellations totaling $480.47 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January 21, 2025 meeting to January 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to request Intermunicipal Committee meeting on Cemetery Bylaw (unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission is reviewing its 2025 operating and capital budget. The meeting includes discussions on proposed amendments to the Rates & Charges Bylaw and updates regarding wastewater system capacity.

• 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
• Bylaw 2024/01: Proposed Amendments to Rates & Charges Bylaw
• Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater System Capacity Review Update
• Golden Days Emergency Access Road via Utility Right-of-Way Agreement Update
• Election of 2024-25 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Council Budget

The Council will meet to discuss and approve the 2025 Operating Budget and the 2025 Capital Budget. Additionally, the body is requested to make a decision regarding a draft Reserve Policy.

• Approval of 2025 Operating Budget
• Approval of 2025 Capital Budget
• Decision on Draft Reserve Policy

The Council approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including funding for emergency services, public works, and various infrastructure projects. Council also confirmed several carry-forward projects from 2024 and updated the municipal reserve policy to allow for specific fund transfers.

• Approved 2025 operating budgets for all municipal departments (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 capital projects including road, bridge, and facility upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 purchase of an additional sprayer (Unanimous)
• Approved 5:1 budget ratio directive for 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Reserve Policy 12.3.4 and associated fund transfers (Unanimous)
• Endorsed LGSG grant application for Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall (Unanimous)
• Approved $532,140 for WRFPZ2S pumper truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M for ERP implementation project (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider a rezoning request for Evergreen Park Estates and review the 2024 year-to-date budget variance. The meeting also includes a first reading of a Land Use Bylaw update and a proposed procedural bylaw.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024/62 to rezone Evergreen Park Estates from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR)
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw 2024/66
• Decision on Bylaw 2024/68 Proposed Procedural Bylaw
• Review of 2024 YTD Budget Variance Analysis as of September 30, 2024
• Review of preliminary budget for Fleet and Utilities

The County of Wetaskiwin Council approved all three readings of Bylaw 2024/67 for an environmental reserve boundary adjustment and Bylaw 2024/68 for a new procedural bylaw. Council also approved the rezoning of 17.68 hectares in Evergreen Park Estates from Agricultural to Country Residential, and adjusted council per diem rates starting January 1, 2025.

• Approved First, Second, and Third Readings of Bylaw 2024/67 for Environmental Reserve Boundary Adjustment (Carried Unanimously)
• Directed Administration to prepare a briefing note for Minister Dale Nally regarding Alberta Land Titles concerns (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved First, Second, and Third Readings of Bylaw 2024/62 to rezone Evergreen Park Estates Phase Two from Agricultural to Country Residential (Carried Unanimously)
• Accepted October 31, 2024 Year-to-Date Budget Variance Report (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved First, Second, and Third Readings of Bylaw 2024/68 Procedural Bylaw (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved First Reading of Land Use Bylaw 2024/66 and directed advertising for a Public Hearing on December 17, 2024 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved multiple right-of-way acquisitions for $1,500 plus GST each for Alder Flats Hamlet Upgrades and Bridge Capital Projects BF 74940, BF 763, and BF 77095 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved amending per diem rates to $150 per half day and $260 for a full day effective January 1, 2025, while dissolving the Salary Committee (Carried 6 to 1)

Council General Meeting

Council is reviewing the proposed 2025 budget, including operations, capital, and taxation. Department heads present their operating and capital budgets. No final decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Overview of proposed 2025 operations, capital, and taxation budgets
• Legislative Services operating budget presentation
• Administration and Finance department reviews
• Fire Services capital presentation
• Roads capital and Fleet capital presentations

Council held a budget meeting to review proposed 2025 spending plans across various county departments, including administration, public works, and community services. No final budget was adopted. Council voted to table the review of Fleet Capital and Utilities Capital budgets until the November 26, 2024, meeting.

• Approved agenda for the November 19, 2024, budget meeting (unanimous)
• Extended meeting time until 4:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled Fleet Capital and Utilities Capital budget reviews to November 26, 2024 (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The council will hear a presentation from Bright Diamond Consulting on the Bright Meadows development and consider several road closure bylaws, contract renewals for park attendants, and a new Election Bylaw. A development permit for Lot C, Plan 7922894 is also up for decision. The meeting includes closed session items under FOIP.

• Bright Diamond Consulting presentation and request for decision on Bright Meadows development
• Contract renewals for Battle Lake, Coal Lake South, and Mound Red park attendants
• Road closure bylaws: Bylaws 2024/13, 2024/14, 2024/16, and 2024/17 for various parcels
• Direct Control District Development Permit for Lot C, Plan 7922894
• Bylaw 2024/61 Election Bylaw (request for decision)

The County of Wetaskiwin Council approved multiple park attendant contract renewals, passed several road closure bylaws, and approved Development Permit D23/124 for a storage facility with specific conditions. Additionally, Council gave three readings to pass Election Bylaw 2024/61 requiring a criminal record check for candidates, and appointed Stephen Majek as Agricultural Fieldman and Director of Agricultural Services.

• Approved Battle Lake Park contract extension for Carson Colby through 2025 at $22,000 annually (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Coal Lake South Park contract extension for Rhonda Morgan through 2025 at $14,850 annually (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Mound Red Park contract extension for Greg Buck through 2025 at $16,000 annually (Carried Unanimously)
• Appointed Mr. Stephen Majek as Agricultural Fieldman and Director of Agricultural Services (Carried Unanimously)
• Cancelled tax penalty in the amount of $171.64 for Tax Roll 273354 (Carried Unanimously)
• Passed Bylaws 2024/13, 2024/14, 2024/16, and 2024/17 for road closures (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Development Permit D23/124 with conditions for Lot C, Plan 7922894 (Carried Unanimously)
• Passed Election Bylaw 2024/61 requiring a criminal record check for nominees (Carried Unanimously)

Agricultural Service Board Organizational Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Agricultural Service Board will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 2024-2025 term. The meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Election of Chairperson for 2024-2025
• Election of Vice-Chairperson for 2024-2025
• Review of Policy 62.0.1 Agricultural Service Board Governance

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Wetaskiwin County Agricultural Service Board will meet to review and decide on quarterly reports, project costing, sustainable agriculture initiatives, and 2025 conference planning. The board will also consider bursary applications for agricultural students and discuss strategic planning for the 2025 budget.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Third Quarter 2024 (decision requested)
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – October 2024 (decision requested)
• 2024 Agricultural Bursary Applications (decision requested)
• 2025 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference (decision requested)
• Sustainable Agriculture Report – Request for Decision

Council Organizational Meeting

The Wetaskiwin County Council will vote to appoint the Reeve and Deputy Reeve for the 2024‑2025 term, administer their oaths of office, and approve the regular council meeting schedule for 2024‑2025. The council will also decide on dissolving a council committee and appoint members to various internal, external, joint, and other committees.

• Appointment of Reeve 2024‑2025 – decision required
• Appointment of Deputy Reeve 2024‑2025 – decision required
• Oath of Office for Reeve – decision required
• Oath of Office for Deputy Reeve – decision required
• Approval of 2024‑2025 council meeting schedule

Council held its organizational meeting and elected Josh Bishop as Reeve and Kathy Rooyakkers as Deputy Reeve for the 2024-2025 term, both by unanimous acclamation. Council also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, dissolved the Parks & Open Space Committee, and made numerous appointments to internal, external, and joint committees.

• Josh Bishop elected Reeve 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Kathy Rooyakkers elected Deputy Reeve 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Dissolved Parks & Open Space Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed 4 public members to committees (unanimous)
• Appointed council members to internal committees (unanimous)
• Approved external board/committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved joint committee and other authority appointments (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed redistricting from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm. The meeting also includes decisions on wastewater system tenders and budget variance analysis.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/60 to redistrict Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2321935 (Roll #2493.00) from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm
• Tender results for Village West Estates Wastewater System
• 2024 YTD Budget Variance Analysis as of September 30, 2024
• Decision on outstanding fire charges for East West Millet Rural Fire Department (Roll 127005)
• Resident concern regarding the RR 243A-242A intersection

Council approved a rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm for a property near Long Lake, and awarded contracts for the Village West wastewater system with project costs up to $2,811,000. They also approved adding $2,635.79 in outstanding fire charges to a tax roll, directed an investigation into an intersection concern, and authorized a letter of support for a charter school without funding commitment.

• Approved Bylaw 2024/60 rezoning 80 acres from AG to AHF (unanimous)
• Awarded wastewater tenders to United Utilities Ltd. ($350,745.01) and Timcon Construction, approving project costs up to $2,811,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adding $2,635.79 to Tax Roll 127005 for outstanding fire charges (unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate intersection concerns at RR243 and RR242A (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Gwynne Valley Rural Academy with no funding implication (unanimous)
• Approved Remembrance Day ceremony attendance assignments (unanimous)
• Accepted September 30, 2024 budget variance report (unanimous)
• Authorized posting draft Land Use Bylaw for public review (unanimous)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board is meeting to discuss financial reports and the preliminary budget for 2025. The board will also review reports and budget drafts from the Yellowhead Regional Library and local library societies.

• Preliminary Budget for 2025 and Financial Report estimated to December 31, 2024
• Yellowhead Regional Library Draft 2025 Budget and Overview
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society transition to Follett briefing note
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society September 2024 minutes
• Millet Public Library April 2024 minutes and April to July 2024 Managers Report

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board approved the 2024 financial report and the proposed 2025 budget for forwarding to Council. The Board also allocated $9,000.00 in provincial base funding equally among three libraries and accepted several information items and correspondence.

• Approved the October 8, 2024 agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Approved the July 4, 2024 Library Board minutes as presented (carried unanimously)
• Approved the 2024 Financial Report estimated to December 31, 2024 (carried unanimously)
• Allocated $9,000.00 Provincial Base Funding equally to Alder Flats/Buck Lake Library, Lakedell Area Community and Winfield Community Library at $3,000.00 each (carried unanimously)
• Approved the proposed 2025 Budget as amended and forwarded to Council for approval (carried unanimously)
• Accepted Yellowhead Regional Library draft 2025 budget, overview, and board information as information (carried unanimously)
• Accepted the Alder Flats Transition to Follett Briefing Note as information (carried unanimously)
• Accepted Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society September 26, 2024 minutes and Millet Public Library reports as information (carried unanimously)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will meet on October 8, 2024, to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and delegations. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed rezoning and decisions on area structure plans, subdivision extensions, and a community-based policing study.

• Public Hearing: Proposed rezoning NW 5-45-6-W5M (Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm)
• Bylaw 2024/58: Second and third reading for Evergreen Park Estates, Phase Two area structure plan
• Second Subdivision Extension: RW/22/15 (MPS File #22-R-542) – Request for Decision
• Community Based Policing Study: Final Report and Addendum – Request for Decision
• Proposed Fire Services Level of Service Policy 23.1.3 – Request for Decision

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2024/58, adopting the Area Structure Plan for Evergreen Park Estates Phase Two (Lot 13, Block 1, Plan 1923592), with a 6-0 vote (one abstention). Council also approved rezoning 7.63 hectares from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm for the Labelle property (Bylaw 2024/59) unanimously. Other decisions included approving terms of reference for two committees, a 12-month subdivision extension, and adding $34,782.69 in outstanding utility charges to the tax roll.

• Adopted Bylaw 2024/58 (Evergreen Park Estates Phase Two Area Structure Plan) 6-0, one abstention
• Approved Bylaw 2024/59 rezoning 7.63 ha from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm (Labelle) unanimously
• Approved Terms of Reference for FCSS Community Grants Committee unanimously
• Approved Terms of Reference for Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) Committee unanimously
• Approved 12-month subdivision extension for RW/22/15 (MPS File #22-R-542) until Oct 18, 2025 unanimously
• Approved adding $34,782.69 in outstanding utility charges to tax roll unanimously
• Approved lease agreement for 2.87 acres to Lakedell Agricultural Society unanimously
• Approved penalty cancellation of $258.02 for Roll 1162.10 unanimously

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider a proposed Area Structure Plan for Evergreen Park Estates, Phase Two. The meeting includes decisions on a reserve policy, funding for the Chamber of Commerce, and various staff and service policies.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024/58 regarding Evergreen Park Estates, Phase Two
• Chamber of Commerce 2025 annual funding request
• Decision on a Draft Reserve Policy
• Proposed road improvements for traffic management
• Request for decision on a proposed hydrogen retrofit

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2024/58, adopting an Area Structure Plan for Phase 2 of Evergreen Park Estates, which would allow subdivision of a 99.26-acre parcel into 10 additional residential lots. Council also approved several administrative items, including a $500 table purchase for the WDACS Pumpkin Ball, amendments to employee overtime and benefits policies, and a directive to meet with Alberta Transportation about detour impacts. A request to cancel tax penalties for Tax Roll 294310 was denied, with direction to set up a tax installment payment plan instead.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2024/58 for Evergreen Park Estates Phase 2 ASP (unanimous)
• Approved $500 table purchase for WDACS 48th Annual Pumpkin Ball (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Employee Overtime Policy 12.2.2 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Staff Benefits Policy 12.2.11 (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to meet with Alberta Transportation on detour impacts before end of 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved vendor of record process for procurement efficiencies (unanimous)
• Approved hydrogen retrofit pilot project up to $10,000 from fleet operating (unanimous)
• Denied tax penalty cancellation for Tax Roll 294310; directed installment plan (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review requests for ERP consulting funding and an invoice reduction for Lok Farms Ltd. The body is also deciding on a floating sauna proposal and a subdivision extension for Schmidt Agriculture Ltd.

• ERP Consulting and Procurement Funding Approval
• Twin Lakes Floating Sauna Proposal from Simon & Mandy Gommerud
• Bylaw 2024/50 – Assessment Review Board (ARB) Bylaw
• Second Subdivision Extension for Schmidt Agriculture Ltd. – RW/22/11
• Request for speed investigation on Hwy 814 Access Road East of Millet

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2024/50 establishing the Assessment Review Board, approved hiring a technology consultant for the ERP project (up to $100,000, funded by LGFF grant), and added a $799.31 fire charge to a tax roll. They also approved a 12-month subdivision extension for Schmidt Agriculture, set budget meeting dates, and endorsed a floating sauna proposal at Twin Lakes. Several other items were approved, including right-of-way purchases and conference attendance.

• Approved Bylaw 2024/50 (Assessment Review Board) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved ERP consultant hire up to $100,000, funded by LGFF grant (unanimous)
• Approved adding $799.31 fire charge to Tax Roll #170001 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month subdivision extension for Schmidt Agriculture Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved budget meeting dates Nov 19, Dec 3 & 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way purchases for bridge/road projects (unanimous)
• Approved CAO salary step increase effective Sept 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjusted Lok Farms fire invoice (4-3)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will meet on August 13, 2024, to decide on multiple infrastructure and operational matters. Key decisions include amendments to road closure bylaws, approval of tender results for bridge replacements and wastewater lagoon upgrades, and reallocation of chamber sponsorship funds. The meeting also features delegations from public works, STARS, and a product demonstration.

• Amendments to four road closure bylaws (2024-52, 2024-53, 2024-55, 2024-56)
• Tender results for bridge culvert installations (BF 763, 74940, 77095) and Winfield wastewater lagoon upgrade
• Proposed Traffic Control Device Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 2024/57)
• Reallocation of Chamber of Commerce sponsorship funds
• 2024 YTD budget variance analysis as of June 30, 2024

At its August 13, 2024 general meeting, the Wetaskiwin County Council passed several major infrastructure tenders, including bridge culvert installations, the Winfield Wastewater Lagoon Upgrade, and 2024 Hamlet Upgrades. Council also unanimously passed traffic control and road closure bylaws, accepted budget reports, and authorized land expropriation for bridge work.

• Approved Bylaw 2024/57 for Traffic Control Device amendments (Carried Unanimously)
• Awarded Tender CA0016004.2892 for bridge culvert installation to Prairie Erectors International Inc. for $1,099,078 (Carried Unanimously)
• Awarded Tender 4205.002.00 for Winfield Wastewater Lagoon Upgrade to Alpha Construction Inc. for $2,090,888.54 and applied for MSI Capital grant funding up to $1,040,000 (Carried Unanimously)
• Awarded Tender CA0009259.9949 for 2024 Hamlet Upgrades to PME Inc. for $1,413,847.02 pending pre-consultation, and applied for MSI Capital Grant funding of $1,513,000 (Carried Unanimously)
• Reallocated $1,212.49 in sponsorship funds to the Chamber's Small Business Week luncheon and returned a $1,000 golf tournament sponsorship to the operational budget (Carried Unanimously)
• Passed Third and Final Readings for Road Closure Amendment Bylaws 2024/52, 2024/53, 2024/55, and 2024/56 (Carried Unanimously)
• Accepted the June 30, 2024 Year-to-Date Budget Variance Report (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized Administration to expropriate approximately 300 square metres of land for bridge work under the Expropriation Act (Carried Unanimously)

Council General Meeting

The Council will conduct five public hearings regarding land use amendments and the repeal of an intermunicipal development plan. The meeting also includes decisions on road closure bylaws, a parking bylaw, and a fleet management presentation.

• Proposed rezoning of NE 36-47-27-W4M from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Proposed rezoning of NW 20-46-24-W4M for Wetaskiwin Stock Car Club
• Proposed repeal of Intermunicipal Development Plan between Clearwater County and County of Wetaskiwin
• Proposed rezoning of NW 19-46-22-W4M to Institutional for Gwynne Valley Rural Education Academy
• Proposed speed zone amendment on Hwy 795

Council passed three rezoning bylaws and repealed the Intermunicipal Development Plan with Clearwater County. The board also approved a $9,127.50 grant for the Buck Lake Community and Agricultural Society and a $5,000 monthly legal agreement with Alberta Counsel.

• Approved rezoning for Picton/1098872 AB Ltd. from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Approved rezoning for Wetaskiwin Stock Car Club to DC-Racetrack
• Approved rezoning for Gwynne Valley Rural Education Academy from Agricultural to Institutional
• Repealed the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) with Clearwater County
• Denied first reading of Bylaw 2024/47 to amend Land Use Bylaw (0-5)
• Approved $9,127.50 grant to Buck Lake Community and Agricultural Society
• Approved $5,000/month agreement with Alberta Counsel for one year
• Directed termination of fire services with Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises over $26,396.44 debt

Library Board

The Library Board is reviewing several information items regarding local library societies. These include financial statements, budgets, and meeting minutes from various community organizations.

• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society 2023 Financials and 2024 Budget
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society May 2024 Regular and Annual General Meeting Minutes
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society February 2024 minutes
• Millet Public Library February 2024 minutes and January to March 2024 Managers Report

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board met on July 4, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes of its February 27, 2024 meeting. The board accepted several items as information, including the Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society's 2023 financials and 2024 budget, its May 2024 regular and AGM minutes, the Lakedell Area Community Library Society's February 2024 minutes, and the Millet Public Library's 2024 minutes and January–March 2024 managers report. All resolutions carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.

• Approved the July 4, 2024 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the February 27, 2024 board minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society 2023 financials and 2024 budget as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society May 2, 2024 regular and AGM minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society February 28, 2024 minutes as information (unanimous)
• Accepted Millet Public Library 2024 minutes and January–March 2024 managers report as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will review several reports and requests for decisions. The agenda includes a site visit from the Government of Alberta's ASB Program Team and a discussion regarding the 2024 Joint Economic Development Initiatives Ag Forum.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – June 2024
• Sustainable Agriculture Report
• ASB Program Team site visit by Government of Alberta
• 2024 Joint Economic Development Initiatives (JEDI) Ag Forum discussion

Council General Meeting

The Council will review several requests for decisions including land use bylaw amendments and MSI grant allocations. The meeting also includes reviewing tender results for road and pavement upgrades as well as a feasibility study for tanker shuttle services.

• Public Hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2024/44
• MSI Community Facility Funding Approval
• Tender Results: Pavement Upgrades (West Pt Beach, Buck Lk Estates)
• Tender Results: Shoulder Pull and Upgrades (TR 472, RR 242, RR 244)
• Tender Results: Twp Rd 460 Shoulder Pull Upgrade

The County of Wetaskiwin Council unanimously passed Bylaw 2024/44 amending the Land Use Bylaw regarding environmental protections near water features. Council awarded three road construction contracts totaling approximately $2.5 million in approved project costs. A proposed subdivision in SW 27-46-3-W5M was approved subject to strict environmental and infrastructure conditions, while a motion to fund Alder Flats Library operations was defeated.

• Approved Bylaw 2024/44 amending Land Use Bylaw 2017/48 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Pavement Upgrades tender to Park-Aid Asphalt for $1,075,629.69 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Shoulder Pull Upgrades tender to Road to Rail Construction for $726,898.79 (Unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to award Twp Rd 460 Shoulder Pull Upgrade with costs up to $632,000 (6-1)
• Approved Subdivision RW/24/06 for Terry Ostapchuk with environmental conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved MSI Community Facility funding totaling $27,532.00 (Unanimous)
• Defeated motion to approve $1,250.00 for Alder Flats Library Operations (2-5)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Brazeau County (Unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will review monthly cash statements and bank reconciliations for October 2023 through March 2024, alongside a financial variance report as of March 31, 2024. Staff will present accounts payable cheques 2805 to 2830 for approval and discuss wastewater capacity expansion opportunities. Members are asked to consider a request regarding emergency access to the Bar V Nok Camp area for Golden Days. The commission will also appoint an auditor for the 2024–25 term.

• Wastewater Capacity Review and Expansion Opportunities report by Neil Powell
• Emergency Access Update requesting a decision on access to Bar V Nok Camp for Golden Days
• Appointment of the NEPLRSC Auditor for 2024–25
• Approval of accounts payable cheques 2805 to 2830 and monthly cash statements (October 2023–March 2024)
• Financial Variance Report as of March 31, 2024

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is meeting to consider repealing the Intermunicipal Development Plan with Brazeau County. The agenda also includes discussions on development concerns, pavement maintenance tender results, and outstanding fire charges.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/39 regarding the repeal of the Intermunicipal Development Plan between Brazeau County and the County of Wetaskiwin
• Development Concerns: NW 2-4-4-W5M, Roll #3857.01
• Tender Results: 2024 Pavement Maintenance (Sealing and Painting)
• Outstanding Fire Charges: South Pigeon Lake Fire Department – Roll #2908.00

The Council unanimously passed Bylaw 2024/39 to repeal the Intermunicipal Development Plan with Brazeau County, citing inefficiency, and approved a new Collaboration Framework. They also awarded a $142,949.80 pavement maintenance contract, directed a resident to apply for a development permit for an existing deck, and added $1,376.84 in fire charges to a tax roll. A closed session was held to discuss water options, resulting in the appointment of a Task Force, while presentations on WRPS and Hamlet upgrades were tabled.

• Approved repeal of Brazeau-Wetaskiwin IDP via Bylaw 2024/39 (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (Unanimous)
• Awarded pavement maintenance tender to Federal Sealing Services Ltd. for $142,949.80 (Unanimous)
• Directed Ernie Kozicki to apply for Development Permit for existing deck (Unanimous)
• Added $1,376.84 fire charges to Tax Roll 290800 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Task Force to investigate water options (Unanimous)
• Tabled WRPS presentation to June 18 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Hamlet Upgrades discussion to June 18 meeting (Unanimous)

JEDI Regular Board Meeting

The JEDI Board will review several new business items including a residential solar grant program and the rescinding of an operating reserve fund policy. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding the status and budget of a digital sign project.

• Residential Solar Installation Grant Program report
• Rescinding of Operating Reserve Fund Policy 3.1.1
• Digital Sign Project Status and Budget Update
• Small Community Opportunity Project update
• 2024 Ag Forum date, format, and topics

Council General Meeting

The Council will consider the closure of the Winfield Community Health Centre and review Proposed Mill Rate Bylaw 2024/41. Public hearings are scheduled for rezoning applications at Pine Haven Colony and the Rowland & Verstrepen property. The agenda also includes updates on Buck Lake capital projects and gravel road grading optimization.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Pine Haven Colony (HDR to AG and AG to IS)
• Public hearing: Rezoning Rowland & Verstrepen property (IS to UC)
• Proposed Mill Rate Bylaw 2024/41
• Discussion regarding the closure of Winfield Community Health Centre
• Proposal for optimized gravel road grading deployment

Council passed the 2024 taxation mill rate bylaw and approved rezoning for the Pine Haven Colony and a former church site in Alder Flats. Other actions included adjusting a land boundary to address unauthorized development and deferring most Buck Lake capital projects.

• Approved 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw 2024/41 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Pine Haven Colony via Bylaw 2024/36 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of former church site to Urban Commercial via Bylaw 2024/37 (Unanimous)
• Approved boundary adjustment for Lot 2MR, Block 3, Plan 1423284 (6-1)
• Deferred Buck Lake Capital projects except for drainage, boat launch, and parking repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of municipal property taxes for Church Manses via Bylaw 2024/26 (Unanimous)
• Approved final acquisition and eviction for property S 27-47-24-W4M (Unanimous)
• Increased interest income budget by $274,643 and reduced transfer to reserves by $400,000 (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin is reviewing several requests for decision regarding special taxes for wastewater, drainage, and dust control. The agenda also includes proposals for land use bylaw updates and grant recommendations.

• Special tax bylaws for sewer extensions in the Hamlet of Winfield
• Land Use Bylaw Review & Update Project scope change proposal
• 2024 FCSS Grant Recommendations
• Equipment request for South Pigeon Lake Fire Department
• Amendments to road closure bylaws

The County of Wetaskiwin Council unanimously approved the opening of its Solar Installation Grant Program and authorized a $47,169.10 purchase of firefighting equipment for the South Pigeon Lake Fire Department. The Council also passed numerous bylaws authorizing special taxes for sewer extensions, drainage districts, and water management projects, while rejecting a land donation proposal and rescinding the camping coupon policy.

• Approved Solar Installation Grant Program opening May 8 (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,169.10 purchase of firefighting gear for South Pigeon Lake FD (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/24 for Beachside Estates sewer extension special tax (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/25 for Bearhills Lake Drainage District special tax ($2,162.50 total) (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaws 2024/28-30, 33-34 for various Hamlet of Winfield sewer extensions (Unanimous)
• Rejected donation of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1085KS from Estate of Herbert Harris Bohning (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy 72.1.1 Camping Coupon (Unanimous)
• Appointed Noah Yee as Weed Inspector (Unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission is meeting to receive a report on the 2023 audited financial statements. The agenda includes a delegation from Dan Luymes of BDO Canada LLP regarding these financial records.

• 2023 NEPLRSC Audited Financial Statements report

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a closed session under FOIP Section 29.

• Review of April 11, 2024, Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
• Closed session pursuant to FOIP Section 29

Council General Meeting

The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and the year-to-date budget variance analysis as of March 31, 2024. The agenda also includes decisions on five road closure bylaws and various subdivision proposals. Additionally, the council will consider amendments to the Special Events Bylaw.

• Review of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Five proposed road closure and sale bylaws
• Summerhaven Subdivision road options decision
• Amendments to the Special Events Bylaw (Bylaw 2024/09)
• Tender results for TR 472 Local Road Construction (3.5 km)

The County of Wetaskiwin Council approved a $2.1 million budget for local road construction and passed bylaws regulating special events and fees. They also approved a $49,812 recreation grant, authorized utility charge transfers to tax rolls, and directed administration to proceed with Summerhaven subdivision road designs. Discussions on Family and Community Support Services grants were tabled for a later meeting.

• Approved $2.1M budget for TR 472 road construction (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/09 for special events licensing (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/08 for traffic control devices (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/23 amending fees and charges (unanimous)
• Approved $49,812 in Zone 4 recreation grants (unanimous)
• Approved Summerhaven subdivision road design options (6-1 vote)
• Approved transfer of $19,391.84 in utility charges to tax roll (unanimous)
• Tabled FCSS grant distribution for May 7 meeting (unanimous)

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The Commission will review the 2023 audited financial statements and utility reports. Members will consider requests for decisions regarding an asset management capital plan and a pump purchase. The agenda also includes reviews of accounts payable and cash statements.

• Request for decision: SPLRWC Asset Management Capital Plan
• Request for decision: 2024 capital purchase of a pump
• Report: 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Appointment of the 2024 SPLRWC Auditor
• Review of financial variance reports through March 31, 2024

Planning and Economic Development Committee

This meeting consists of procedural approvals and closed sessions under FOIP. No public development projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 7, 2024, minutes
• Closed session regarding FOIP Section 29
• Closed session regarding FOIP Section 16

Council General Meeting

The Council will review several recreation funding requests for Zones 1, 2, 3, and 5. Other items include a public hearing for land redistricting at Wizard Lake Watershed and discussions on various bylaws.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/18 regarding redistricting from Wizard Lake Watershed to Agricultural (SE 33-47-27-W4M)
• Recreation funding requests for Zones 1, 2, 3, and 5
• Tender results for Buck Lake Park Attendant 2024
• Proposed Special Events Bylaw (Bylaw 2024-09)
• Bylaw 2024/05 regarding Fees and Charges

Wetaskiwin County Council gave three readings and final passage to Bylaw 2024/18, rezoning about 4.84 hectares (12 acres) within SE 33-47-27-W4M from Wizard Lake Watershed to Agricultural District. Council also passed Bylaw 2024/05 setting municipal fees and charges, approved recreation grant funding for Zones 1, 2, 3 and 5, and awarded the Buck Lake Park contract to Andrew Comely. Council directed Administration to delay tendering the Buck Lake Hamlet Upgrades Phase I and conduct public engagement, and ratified the IUOE Local 955 collective agreement for 2024-2026. All recorded resolutions carried unanimously.

• Gave three readings and final passage to Bylaw 2024/18, rezoning ~4.84 ha (12 acres) in SE 33-47-27-W4M from Wizard Lake Watershed to Agricultural (unanimous)
• Gave three readings and final passage to Bylaw 2024/05 establishing municipal rates, fees and charges, with photocopies amended to $1.00 per copy (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 1 recreation grants totaling $30,375.00, including $11,160.00 from Zone 1 Recreation Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 2 facility funding of $65,831.87 from the $112,925.00 budgeted amount, with $1,923.13 to Zone 2 Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 2 program funding of $36,677.00, with $8,493.00 to Zone 2 Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Approved Zone 3 recreation grants of $27,399.00 and Zone 5 grants of $6,030.40, with $6,068.60 to Zone 5 Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Awarded Buck Lake Park contract to Andrew Comely, May 1 to September 15, 2024, $15,000.00 annual amount plus $25.00 hourly rate, one-year extension option (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to delay tendering Buck Lake Hamlet Upgrades Phase I (Reference P04) and conduct public engagement (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is reviewing the weed enforcement process for the 2024 season. The board will also consider updates regarding custom spraying on private land and the 'Know Your Food' trailer. Additionally, reports on sustainable agriculture and a ministry field visit are scheduled for discussion.

• Weed enforcement process for the 2024 season
• 2024 ‘Know Your Food’ Trailer update
• Custom spraying on private land
• ALUS Wetaskiwin-Leduc program summary
• Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation field visit

Council General Meeting

The Council will review several public hearings regarding land redistricting for agricultural and residential uses. The agenda also includes discussions on utility service contracts, wildfire preparation, and various land-related requests.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Hobby Farm (AHF) at SE 3-47-24-W4M
• Public Hearing: Rezoning Urban Commercial (UC) to Urban Residential (UR) at Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 6055HW
• Services Contract update for Village Lane Condos and Sunset Harbour
• Request for sale/purchase of County land SW-18-046-03-W5M
• Proposed boundary adjustment for Plan 1423284, Block 3, Lot 2MR

Council approved rezoning for two properties and authorized new three-year water and wastewater operating agreements for Village Lane Condos and Sunset Harbour. The board also appointed a new Assessment Review Board member and approved funding for wildfire preparation.

• Approved rezoning of 36.2 hectares from Agricultural to Agricultural Hobby Farm (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.05 hectares from Urban Commercial to Urban Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year Master Operating Services Agreements for Village Lane Condos and Sunset Harbour (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $12,000 for emergency management and wildfire preparation (Unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Stokes as Assessment Review Board Member (Unanimous)
• Denied $9,437.51 sponsorship request from Leduc, Nisku and Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 Maude Foundation donation application for solar installations (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to seek legal opinion on Pigeon Lake South IDP Bylaw 2024/01 (Unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The Council will review a public hearing for land rezoning and a boundary adjustment request. Additional items include discussions on seasonal dock policies, winter operations, and the repeal of an intermunicipal development plan.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/10 regarding rezoning from Direct Control to Urban Residential
• Delegation: Proposed boundary adjustment for Lot 2MR, Block 3, Plan 1423284
• Proposed amendments to Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy #61.0.4
• Intermunicipal Development Plan repeal involving Brazeau County and Clearwater County
• New policy review for Winter Operations: Snow and Ice Removal

The County of Wetaskiwin Council unanimously passed Bylaw 2024/10, rezoning 0.28 hectares from Direct Control to Urban Residential. The Council also awarded a three-year safety codes contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc. and approved several park attendant contracts and open house dates. Several items, including road tour locations and services agreements, were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved rezoning of Lots 1-4, Block 7 from Direct Control to Urban Residential (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year safety codes contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 budget for 2024 Christmas Banquet at Moose Hall (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed amendments to Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Policy (6-1)
• Approved repeal process for Intermunicipal Development Plans with Brazeau and Clearwater Counties (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Open House dates for May 9 and August 21 (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Road Tour locations for March 26 discussion (unanimous)
• Approved park attendant contracts for Mound Red, Twin Lakes, and Coal Lake South (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review a request for direction regarding the Land Use Bylaw update. Additionally, they will consider Bylaw 2024/06, which proposes updates to the Municipal Lands Bylaw.

• Land Use Bylaw Review and Update
• Bylaw 2024/06 – Proposed Updated Municipal Lands Bylaw

Council General Meeting

The Council will consider several requests for decisions, including arena fire alarm upgrades and service agreement amendments with JEDI. The agenda also includes presentations from the Battle River Watershed Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, council will review updates to seasonal dock policies and dust control applications near Lakeland Estates.

• Winfield Arena fire alarm system request for decision
• Amendment of service agreements with Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
• Proposed amendments to Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy
• Dust control application and speed rate reduction near Lakeland Estates
• Implementation of an online fire permit system

Council authorized funding for a new fire alarm panel at Winfield Arena and amended service agreements with the Joint Economic Development Initiative. A request for County-supplied dust suppression and speed reductions on Range Road 11 was denied. Council also tabled updates to the Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy.

• Approved $9,056 from Recreation Zone 3 Operational Reserves for Winfield Arena fire alarm panel (Unanimous)
• Approved amended JEDI service contracts for $1,500 management and $1,000 rental annual payments (Unanimous)
• Denied request for County-supplied dust suppression and speed reduction on Range Road 11 (6-1)
• Tabled Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy #61.0.4 changes (Unanimous)
• Directed committee to research venues for Christmas Banquet and Awards Night (6-1)
• Denied renting Wetaskiwin Ag. Facility and $5,000 budget for Christmas Banquet (1-6)
• Approved attendance for five officials at Central Alberta INDIA Delegates Summit at $43.93 per ticket (Unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Wetaskiwin and County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet attendance (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will conduct elections for a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2024 year. The board is also reviewing library service points funding and receiving annual reports from several local libraries.

• Election of 2024 Chairperson
• Election of 2024 Vice-Chairperson
• Library Service Points Funding Review
• Annual Reports for Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell Area, Winfield, Millet, and Wetaskiwin libraries
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society 2024 Draft Budget

The Board elected Lynn Carwell as Chairperson and Sheila Young as Vice-Chairperson. Members voted to keep the existing funding percentages for five library service points and approved several annual reports and surveys.

• Elected Lynn Carwell as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Sheila Young as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved maintaining current funding: Wetaskiwin (40%), Millet (24%), Winfield (14%), Lakedell/Pigeon Lake (12%), and Alder Flats Buck Lake (10%) (Unanimous)
• Approved annual reports for Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell Area Community, and Winfield Community libraries (Unanimous)
• Approved the Public Library Survey for the County of Wetaskiwin Library Board (Unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Area Community Library Society 2024 Draft Budget as information (Unanimous)

Council Special Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a verbal discussion regarding the Winfield Arena Recognition Awards. The meeting also includes a closed session under FOIP S. 16.

• Winfield Arena Recognition Awards discussion

Council unanimously supported the decision to rename the inside arena portion of the Winfield Agriplex as the 'Woody Johnson Arena'. Administration was directed to coordinate external signage with community groups and create a formal Facility Naming Policy.

• Approved renaming inside arena portion of Winfield Agriplex to 'Woody Johnson Arena' (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to formalize external signage at Winfield Agriplex
• Directed Administration to develop a formal Facility Naming Policy

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will discuss several infrastructure and regulatory updates. Key items include an RFP for the Winfield Wastewater Lagoon Upgrade and a new proposed Municipal Lands Bylaw. The agenda also includes road closure requests and cemetery bylaw amendments.

• RFP for engineering services for Winfield Wastewater Lagoon Upgrade
• Proposed road closures and land sales at RR 231 and SW 3_46_7 W5M
• Amendments to the Wetaxiwin Memorial Cemetery Bylaw
• Cost sharing agreement for Wizard Lake Weir
• Battle Lake Park Attendant contract renewal

Council awarded an engineering contract for the Winfield Wastewater Lagoon upgrade and approved two road closures and land sales. Other actions included updating the cemetery bylaw and renewing a park attendant contract.

• Awarded Winfield Wastewater Lagoon upgrade contract to MPE (Englobe) up to $175,753.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved road closure and sale of 1.54 acres to Darcor Holsteins for $2,310.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved road closure and sale of 0.07 acres to 824440 AB Ltd. for $1,060.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2% fee increase via Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery Bylaw 2024/07 (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,000.00 contract extension for Battle Lake Park attendant Carson Colby (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,450.81 in total penalty cancellations for eight tax rolls (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000.00 annual funding for capital projects in MSI Community Facility Funding Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved 1/2 step progression on the CAO Salary Grid effective March 6, 2024 (Unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is reviewing reports on agricultural service project costing and sustainable agriculture programs. The board will also consider decisions regarding the AgriRecovery Program expansion and updates on bills related to prohibiting horse exportation for slaughter.

• AgriRecovery Program Expansion (Request for Decision)
• Proposed Bills S-270 & C-355 regarding prohibition of horse exportation for slaughter
• 2024 Joint Economic Development Initiatives (JEDI) Ag Forum
• Battle River Watershed Alliance 2023 Outstanding In Stewardship nominations

The Agricultural Service Board approved several reports and updates as information. The Board formally directed administration to continue collaborating with JEDI to plan the 2024 Ag Forum.

• Directed Administration to continue planning the 2024 JEDI Ag Forum (Unanimous)
• Accepted update on Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative (Unanimous)
• Accepted update on lobbying against Bills S-270 and C-355 (Unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Service Project Costing Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Sustainable Agriculture Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Battle River Watershed Alliance award details as information (Unanimous)

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Council General Meeting

The Council will consider several public hearings regarding land use amendments and area structure plans. Additional business includes reviewing fire service agreements with Summer Villages and a budget variance analysis for December 2023.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/04 Proposed Land Use Amendment - Redistricting (NE 5-46-6-W5M)
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024/02 Proposed Area Structure Plan - Hoffman (SE 3-47-24-W4M)
• Fire Service Agreements with Summer Villages (2024-2028)
• December 2023 Budget Variance Analysis
• Range Road 10 and Highway 616 Intersection

Council approved 5-year fire service agreements with 10 summer villages and passed two bylaws regarding redistricting and an area structure plan. The board also set a date for a public auction of tax arrears properties and authorized paving improvements at a highway intersection.

• Approved 5-year Fire Service Agreements with 10 summer villages (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2024, as the public auction date for tax arrears properties (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/04 to rezone 1.82 hectares from Agricultural to Rural Residential (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024/02 for the Hoffman Area Structure Plan (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to proceed with paving and intersection improvements at Highway 616 and Range Road 10 (Unanimous)
• Accepted December 2023 Budget Variance Report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Ma-Me-O Beach Viability Review Report as information (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to work with residents, industry, and RoaData on road use agreements (Unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Committee will review a Land Use Bylaw update and proposed changes to the strip of farmland policy. The committee is also scheduled to elect a Chairperson for the 2023/24 year.

• Election of Chairperson for the 2023/24 Year
• Land Use Bylaw Review and Update
• Amendments to Policy #61.1.10 regarding inclusion of strip of farmland

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is conducting a hearing for an appeal of development permit application D23/220. The board will hear presentations from the development authority, the applicant or appellant, and any affected persons.

• Appeal of Development Permit Application D23/220

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider routine administrative reports, renew fire service agreements with local summer villages for five years, approve a road maintenance agreement with Grandview, adjust fees in Schedules D, E, and F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2020-19, and appoint a new Subdivision & Development Appeal Board member. A public hearing will address Bylaw 2024/01 for the Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). Closed sessions will cover salary reviews and grant opportunities under Alberta’s FOIP legislation.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024/01 for the Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
• Five-year renewal of fire service agreements with Summer Villages
• Proposed road maintenance agreement with the Summer Village of Grandview (RR12)
• Amendments to Fees and Charges Bylaw 2020-19 covering Schedules D, E, and F
• Appointment of a new Subdivision & Development Appeal Board member

Council approved updates to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and gave first reading to the Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan. Several administrative actions were taken, including the appointment of a board member and approval of a non-union salary grid.

• Passed Bylaw 2024/03 amending Fees and Charges Bylaw 2020-19 (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2024/01 Pigeon Lake South Intermunicipal Development Plan (Unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Stokes to the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved Salary Grid for Non-Union Employees effective January 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved penalty cancellations for eight tax rolls totaling $1,963.12 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Fire Service Agreements with Summer Villages until February 13, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to execute a revised Road Maintenance Agreement with Summer Village of Grandview (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Organizational Chart, Health Spending Account, and new Management Days policies (Unanimous)