Wheatland County public meetings in 2021

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-29, which would rezone land from Industrial General to Intensive Industrial, and to consider readings for Bylaw 2021-33 on water and wastewater services. Council will also review the interim operating budget for 2022-2024 and capital budget for 2022-2026, along with a development permit for a home-based business and a public participation initiative. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including a councillor code of conduct, a proposed twin arena project, Eagle Lake RV Resort, and a regional funding program.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 2021-29 (Industrial General to Intensive Industrial) for LU2021-008, with Alpha Autoparts letter of intent
• Readings of Bylaw 2021-33 (Water & Wastewater Services)
• Interim Operating Budget 2022-2024 and Capital Budget 2022-2026
• Development Permit 2021-226 for a Home Based Business Type 2
• Closed session items: Councillor Code of Conduct, Twin Arena Project, Eagle Lake RV Resort, Regional Funding Program

Council approved the interim operating budget for 2022-2024 and the capital budget for 2022-2026, and gave final reading to the Water and Wastewater Services Bylaw. It also refused a land use redesignation, approved a home-based business permit, and authorized a wetland payment. Several items were discussed in closed session, with subsequent directions to draft a funding agreement and an RFP for hydrogen industry strategy.

• Approved interim operating budget 2022-2024 (CM-2021-12-61)
• Approved capital budget 2022-2026 (CM-2021-12-62)
• Gave third and final reading to Water & Wastewater Services Bylaw 2021-33 (CM-2021-12-57)
• Refused Bylaw 2021-29 to redesignate 7.77 acres to Intensive Industrial (CM-2021-12-53)
• Approved Development Permit 2021-226 for home-based hair salon with conditions (CM-2021-12-60)
• Authorized $43,860.60 wetland replacement fee payment for TWP 230 construction (CM-2021-12-63)
• Directed administration to draft funding agreement for Villages of Hussar, Rockyford, Standard (CM-2021-12-71)
• Directed administration to draft RFP for hydrogen industry strategy (CM-2021-12-72)

Committee of the Whole

The Wheatland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the unapproved Interim Capital Budget for 2022-2026. The agenda contains only this one substantive item for discussion, along with routine procedural matters and a closed session. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Discussion of Unapproved Interim Capital Budget 2022-2026

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit for a second residence and two subdivision applications to adjust parcel boundaries. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a closed session.

• DP2021-217: accessory dwelling (second residence) on 2.02 hectares at SW-18-27-21-W4M
• SD2021-015: boundary adjustment increasing a parcel from ±0.81 ha to ±1.62 ha, with ±62.73 ha remainder
• SD2021-016: subdivision creating a ±7.76 ha parcel with ±118.90 ha remainder at W-11-22-25-W4M
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from November 9, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a second residence and two subdivision applications, with conditions. No other substantive matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2021-217 for a second residence (dwelling accessory) with conditions (carried)
• Approved SD2021-015 boundary adjustment increasing parcel to 1.62 hectares with conditions (carried)
• Approved SD2021-016 subdivision creating a 7.76 hectare parcel with amended conditions including road upgrades and easements (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets to discuss budget direction for 2022-2024, receive RCMP detachment updates, and consider several bylaws and agreements. The agenda includes a third reading of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw, a request to waive tax penalties, and a proposed land use bylaw amendment for hens/beekeeping and mobile homes. Council will also hold a closed session on pay grid, code of conduct, water servicing, and village funding.

• Third reading of Bylaw 2021-30 (Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw)
• 2022-2024 Operating Budget tax rate direction and scenarios
• Reserve bids for December 9, 2021 property tax auction
• LUB amendments for hens/beekeeping and mobile homes (Resolutions CM-2021-09-29 & CM-2021-09-12)
• Lakes of Muirfield Phase 1 Road Acquisition Agreement

Council approved several operational items, including third reading of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw, letters of support for The Vault Cultural Collective and Friends of Carseland Society, and reserve bids for the December 9 property tax auction. They directed administration to proceed with Scenario 2 for the 2022-2024 operating budget, which includes a $450,000 increase in Provincial Requisitions, and to bring the interim budget to the December 21 meeting. Council also directed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to allow hens/beekeeping in residential districts and renovated mobile homes without CSA A277 certification, and approved multiple agreements with the Lakes of Muirfield Homeowners Association. In closed session, they approved a 2.5% COLA increase for employees and directed further work on Goldfinch water servicing options.

• Approved third reading of Bylaw 2021-30 (Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw)
• Directed 2022-2024 budget Scenario 2 with $450K increase in Provincial Requisitions
• Directed LUB amendments to allow hens/beekeeping in residential districts
• Directed LUB amendments to allow renovated mobile homes without CSA A277 certification
• Approved reserve bids for four properties at Dec 9 tax auction
• Denied waiver of $208.58 tax penalties on Roll #8786015
• Approved 2.5% COLA increase for all employees effective Jan 1, 2022
• Directed administration to sign Road Acquisition Agreement with Lakes of Muirfield HOA

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets to adopt minutes, hold public hearings and readings on several bylaws, and discuss a range of operational items including budgets, policies, and reports. The agenda includes a public hearing for Bylaw 2021-15, which would redesignate land from agricultural (AG) to country residential (CR), as well as first and third readings of other land-use and governance bylaws. Council will also review the capital budget, a policing report, a broadband update, and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 2021-15 (AG to CR land redesignation)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-29 (Industrial General to Intensive Industrial, Alpha Autoparts)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2021-10 (Wheatland and Rocky View Intermunicipal Development Plan)
• Readings of Bylaw 2021-32 (Code of Conduct)
• Capital Budget Review (Committee of the Whole)

Council approved multiple bylaws including a new Code of Conduct, land redesignations, and an Intermunicipal Development Plan with Rocky View County. It also approved a library lease, policy updates, and directed administration on various studies and reports. The Capital Budget review was deferred to December 8.

• Adopted Code of Conduct Bylaw 2021-32 (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 2021-15 (land redesignation AG to CR)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-29 (Industrial to Intensive Industrial) and scheduled public hearing for Dec 21
• Adopted Bylaw 2021-10 (Intermunicipal Development Plan with Rocky View County)
• Approved 5-year lease with Gleichen & District Library Society at $1/year
• Approved amendments to Legislative Policy on remuneration
• Rescinded resolution and withdrew Land Use Application LU-2021-007
• Deferred Capital Budget review to December 8 meeting

Organizational Meeting ASB

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board is holding its organizational meeting to nominate a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda, and make appointments to committees including the ASB Bursary and Environmental Stewardship Awards Committee and the ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee. The board will also review proposed 2022 meeting dates. This is largely procedural business for setting up the board's operations.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointments to ASB Bursary and Environmental Stewardship Awards Committee
• Appointments to ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee
• 2022 ASB meeting dates review

The Agricultural Service Board held its organizational meeting and elected Laursen as Chair and Laprise as Vice Chair for the ensuing year. The board also appointed members to two committees and set 2022 meeting dates. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Elected Laursen as Chair via secret ballot
• Elected Laprise as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Appointed Laprise, Koester, Van Laar (Desmet alternate) to Bursary and Environmental Stewardship Awards Committee
• Appointed Laursen and Laprise (alternate) to ALUS PAC; Van Laar (2-year term) and Desmet (3-year term) as members at large
• Accepted 2022 meeting dates: Jan 12, Apr 6, Jul 6, Oct 5
• Approved agenda and destroyed secret ballots

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss routine business including the 2022 BMO Farm Family Award nomination, 2021 ASB bursary selections, a farm mental health newsletter, member orientation, and the WRRP Crowfoot Creek Watershed. The board will also receive the Manager of Agriculture and Environment report and correspondence items. No major decisions are listed; most items are for discussion or information.

• 2022 BMO Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award nomination
• 2021 ASB bursary selections for Landon Hebbes, Reid Regehr, Layne Neal
• AB Farm Mental Health Newsletter discussion
• WRRP Crowfoot Creek Watershed report
• Manager of Agriculture and Environment report

The Agricultural Service Board approved awarding 2021 bursaries of $1,500 each to Landon Hebbs, Reid Regehr, and Layne Neal. It also approved partnering to deliver an 'In the Know' mental health literacy program and directed administration to draft a resolution on surface rights issues for council consideration. The board accepted the member orientation as information and approved the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved 2021 ASB bursaries of $1,500 each to Landon Hebbs, Reid Regehr, and Layne Neal
• Approved partnering to deliver an 'In the Know' mental health literacy program
• Directed administration to draft a resolution with Wheatland and Area Surface Rights Society
• Directed administration to bring surface rights resolution to council for RMA Convention
• Approved 2022 BMO Farm Family Award nomination process for January 2022 meeting
• Accepted ASB Member Orientation as information
• Approved agenda with addition of BMO nomination form item
• Approved July 7, 2021 minutes as presented

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider one development permit application (DP2021-195) for variances to an existing shed and deck in Carseland. No subdivision applications are on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving the October 12, 2021 minutes, and appointing a chairperson.

• DP2021-195: Two variances for an existing shed and one variance for an existing deck at Plan 771 1065, Block 11, Lot 50, Carseland (parcel size 581.94 m²)
• No subdivision applications
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from October 12, 2021
• Appointment of chairperson

The Municipal Planning Commission appointed T. Ikert as Chair and D. Biggar as Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The commission approved development permit DP2021-195, granting three variances for an existing shed and deck in Carseland, subject to conditions. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Appointed T. Ikert as Chair for 1-year term
• Appointed D. Biggar as Vice-Chair for 1-year term
• Approved DP2021-195 for three variances (shed and deck) with conditions
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes as presented

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes a closed session.

• Operating and Capital Budget discussion

The Committee of the Whole met and adopted the agenda. They discussed the unapproved interim operating budget for 2022-2024 and capital budget for 2022-2026, then held a closed session regarding cost of living increases and mill rate options. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned without formal approvals.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (COW-2021-11-01)
• Held closed session on cost of living and mill rate options (COW-2021-11-02)
• Returned from closed session (COW-2021-11-03)

Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting where council will nominate and elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, adopt the agenda, and review legislative policies. Council will also discuss the 2022 draft meeting calendar, banking and audit services, and make appointments to various committees and boards, including the Agricultural Fieldman and appeal boards. The meeting is largely procedural, setting up the county's governance for the coming year.

• Nomination and election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• 2022 draft calendar of meeting dates and times
• Appointment of auditor and banking signatories
• Appointments to committees/boards including SDAB, CERB, and Agricultural Fieldman
• Discussion of Economic Development Board dissolution options

The organizational meeting elected Amber Link as Reeve and Shawn Klassen as Deputy Reeve for the ensuing year. Council approved the 2022 meeting calendar, appointed MNP LLP as auditor, dissolved the Economic Development Board, and made numerous appointments to committees and boards for the 2021/22 term. All decisions were carried unanimously unless noted.

• Elected Amber Link as Reeve (secret ballot)
• Elected Shawn Klassen as Deputy Reeve
• Approved 2022 meeting/event calendar
• Appointed MNP LLP as 2021 auditor
• Dissolved Economic Development Board
• Appointed Russel Muenchrath as Agricultural Fieldman
• Approved 2022 RMA, FCM, and ASB conference attendance
• Defeated motion to not appoint CMRB Intermunicipal Servicing rep

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including a road closure (Bylaw 2020-39) for second and third reading, and a land redesignation from agricultural to country residential (Bylaw 2021-15) for first reading. The agenda also includes department reports, a request to waive a tax penalty, and a closed session on a development matter.

• Bylaw 2020-39 - Road Closure (2nd & 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 2021-15 - Land Redesignation from AG to CR (1st reading)
• Request for Waiver of Tax Penalty for Customer ID ROCKP0001
• Community and Development Services Report including RCMP update
• Closed session under FOIP Act Sec. 24 re: development matter

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2020-39, closing a portion of an undeveloped road allowance in exchange for land along IRR 257. It also gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-15 to redesignate about 2 acres from Agricultural General to Country Residential, with a public hearing set for November 16. Council denied a request to waive $24,584.27 in tax penalties and directed administration to investigate curves on Highway 840 north of Township Road 262.

• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 2020-39 (road closure) (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-15 (land redesignation AG to CR) (carried)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-15 on Nov 16, 2021 (carried)
• Denied waiver of tax penalties of $24,584.27 (carried)
• Directed administration to investigate curves on Highway 840 north of Township Road 262 (carried)
• Approved scheduling Committee of the Whole for Nov 9, 2021 (carried)
• Rescheduled Dec 7 council meeting to Dec 8, 2021 (carried)
• Directed administration to bring back Terms of Reference for West Side Development Committee (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications. One is a variance for an existing shed in Cheadle, and the other is a proposal for an entertainment venue with an outdoor seasonal cafe on a large parcel. No subdivision applications are on the agenda. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous minutes.

• DP2021-167: Variance to rear yard setback for existing shed, Plan 051 3699, Block 11, Lot 6, Cheadle, 0.40 ha
• DP2021-174: Entertainment venue (weddings/special events) and outdoor seasonal cafe, NE-27-24-25-W4M, 34.98 ha
• No subdivision applications
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from September 14, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits. DP2021-167 allows an existing shed and playhouse with a rear yard setback variance in Cheadle. DP2021-174 permits an entertainment venue for weddings and special events plus an outdoor seasonal cafe, with conditions including operating hour limits and inspections.

• Approved DP2021-167 for shed/playhouse with rear yard setback variance (carried)
• Approved DP2021-174 for entertainment venue and outdoor cafe with conditions (carried)
• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 14, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to conduct public hearings and second/third readings on seven bylaws, including a land redesignation from Agricultural to Direct Control District, a new Master Schedule of Fees, amendments to two seed cleaning plant loans, borrowing and lending bylaws for the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association, and a Land Use Bylaw energy district amendment. The agenda also includes an RCMP update, department reports, and a closed session for labour, legal, and business matters.

• Bylaw 2021-20: Land redesignation from AG to Direct Control District (public hearing and readings)
• Bylaw 2021-21: Master Schedule of Fees (readings)
• Bylaw 2021-24 and 2021-25: Amendments to loans for Hussar and Strathmore Seed Cleaning plants (readings)
• Bylaw 2021-26 and 2021-27: Borrowing and lending bylaws for Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association (readings)
• Bylaw 2021-17: Land Use Bylaw Energy District Amendment (readings)

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-21, the Master Schedule of Fees, and rescinded the old Schedule of Fees Policy 2.7. It also passed several other bylaws, including land redesignation for an aging-in-place community, loan amendments for seed cleaning co-ops, and an energy district amendment. Council approved a $10,000 funding request to Strathmore Handi-bus and authorized transfers of Cluny Fire Department apparatus.

• Adopted Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw 2021-21 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Schedule of Fees Policy 2.7, replaced by Bylaw 2021-21
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-20 redesignating 59.82 acres to Direct Control District for aging-in-place community
• Approved loan amendment bylaws for Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op and Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant
• Approved Bylaw 2021-17 removing Energy District from Land Use Bylaw
• Approved $10,000 funding to Strathmore Handi-bus for 2021
• Approved 12-month time extension for subdivision SD2016-17 to Oct 7, 2022
• Authorized transfer of Cluny Fire Department Engine to Rosebud Rural Fire Association and Tender to Standard Rural Fire Association

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to consider first readings of Bylaw 2021-28 (Joint Regional Assessment Review Boards) and Bylaw 2021-21 (Master Schedule of Fees), which would update fees. Council will also hear presentations from three community organizations and discuss new business including an offer to purchase 0.21 acres of county land, policy amendments to meal caps and payroll, and a resolution on EMS capacity. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, intergovernmental, and personal privacy matters.

• First reading of Bylaw 2021-28 - Joint Regional Assessment Review Boards
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-21 - Master Schedule of Fees (fee changes)
• Offer to purchase 0.21 acres within NW 24-26-24-4
• Amendments to Legislative Policy Section 5 - Meal Cap and Payroll
• Presentations from Christmas Hamper Society, Community Futures Wildrose, Drumheller Area Health Foundation

Council gave all three readings to Bylaw 2021-28, establishing Joint Regional Assessment Review Boards, and also passed Bylaw 2021-23, a Municipal Non-Residential Property Tax Incentive Exemption. Council approved $3,300 in funding for the Strathmore & Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society and authorized a three-year Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement with the Town of Strathmore. Several other items were approved, including land purchase and meeting date changes.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-28 (Joint Regional Assessment Review Boards) - all readings carried
• Approved Bylaw 2021-23 (Municipal Non-Residential Property Tax Incentive Exemption) - all readings carried
• Approved $3,300 funding for Strathmore & Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society
• Authorized signing Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement with Town of Strathmore (3-year term)
• Accepted Western Irrigation District offer to purchase 0.21 acres in exchange for water turnout valued at $2,400
• Approved attendance at 2021 South Region Agricultural Service Board Conference
• Rescheduled Agricultural Service Board meeting from Oct 6 to Nov 10, 2021
• Directed administration to assess lands for proposed Wheatland Lodge

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development permit application for a Category 2 Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) on a combined parcel of about 190.74 hectares (471.32 acres) across multiple legal land descriptions. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine planning matters.

• DP2021-153: Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) Category 2 on ~471.32 acres
• Legal land descriptions span sections in Townships 25 and 26, Ranges 18 and 19, W4M
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from August 17, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved development permit DP2021-153 for a 122.4-megawatt wind energy project with 24 turbines, a substation, and related infrastructure, subject to conditions including noise control and road agreements. The approval included variances allowing 23 of 24 turbines within the standard 300-meter setback. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2021-153 for a 122.4 MW wind project with 24 turbines (carried)
• Granted variances for 23 of 24 turbines within 300m setback
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved August 17, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets Sept. 7, 2021, to hold a public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-17 (Land Use Bylaw amendments), give first reading to several other bylaws including land redesignation and loan amendments, and receive reports from the RCMP, ratepayers, and departments. The agenda also includes road closures, a fire services policy review, and a closed session on land offers and policing priorities.

• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-17 (Land Use Bylaw amendments)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-20 (land redesignation AG to Direct Control District)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-24 and 2021-25 (loan amendments to Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op and Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-26 and 2021-27 (borrowing and lending for Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association)
• Road closure plan 101 1117 and TWP 224 double seal coat repair from HWY 817 to RR 260

Council approved a $200,000 budget for the TWP 224 double seal coat repair and deferred the TWP 262 repair to 2022. They also gave first reading to several bylaws, including land redesignation and loan amendments, and directed administration to prepare amendments for mobile home pre-inspection and to allow hens and beekeeping in residential districts. A public hearing for Bylaw 2021-20 was scheduled for October 5, 2021.

• Approved $200,000 budget for TWP 224 double seal coat repair (CM-2021-09-38)
• Deferred TWP 262 double seal coat repair to 2022 (CM-2021-09-39)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-20 redesignating 59.82 acres to Direct Control (CM-2021-09-06)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-20 on October 5, 2021 (CM-2021-09-07)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-24 amending Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op loan (CM-2021-09-08)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-25 amending Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant loan (CM-2021-09-09)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-26 borrowing $205,000 for Drumheller & District Solid Waste (CM-2021-09-10)
• Directed administration to amend Land Use Bylaw to allow hens and beekeeping in residential districts (CM-2021-09-29)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council's regular meeting includes public hearings and readings for several bylaws: a land redesignation for the Wheatland Wind project, repeal of the Nelson Area Structure Plan, and two road closures (Stobart Station and Rosebud Golf Course). Council will also discuss new business items such as the sale of construction equipment, Highway 561 paving, municipal tax incentives, and a draft Open Space, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. The meeting includes a closed session for items involving third-party business interests, intergovernmental relations, and advice from officials.

• Bylaw 2021-14: Land redesignation AG to Energy District for Wheatland Wind (public hearing, 2nd/3rd readings)
• Bylaw 2021-19: Repeal Bylaw 2012-108 (Nelson ASP) (public hearing, 2nd/3rd readings)
• Bylaw 2021-16: Road closure in Stobart Station area (public hearing)
• Bylaw 2021-03: Road closure at Rosebud Golf Course (2nd/3rd readings)
• Sale of Stobart Station Grounds and sale of construction equipment

Council gave final readings to Bylaw 2021-14, redesignating about 190.74 acres from Agricultural General to Energy District for a 122.4 MW wind energy conversion system. Council also repealed the Nelson Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 2012-108) as obsolete. Several other administrative items were approved, including appointments, loan deferrals, and funding contributions.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-14, redesignating ~190.74 acres for a 122.4 MW wind energy system (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Repealed Bylaw 2012-108, the Nelson Area Structure Plan (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Appointed Mary Marshman and Gary Krabsen to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation
• Directed administration to amend lending bylaws for Strathmore and Hussar seed cleaning plants to defer payments for up to 1 fiscal year
• Approved use of special ballots for the 2021 municipal election
• Approved $43,050 in library funding contributions
• Approved the Open Space, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan
• Approved sale of Stobart Station grounds to Stobart Farms Ltd. for $4,562.00

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications and four subdivision applications at its August 17, 2021 meeting. Items include an agricultural processing facility, an entertainment venue, variances, and boundary adjustments. The meeting is open to the public and via teleconference.

• DP2021-098: Agricultural processing facility (organic food products) on 141.92 acres, NW 28-24-26-W4M
• DP2021-109: Entertainment venue (weddings/special events) on 129.92 acres, NE 7-22-21-W4M
• DP2021-142: Variance to building distance for two existing garages, SW 12-24-26-W4M
• SD2021-009: Subdivide SE 2-23-25-W4M into three 4.70-acre parcels plus 143.43-acre remainder
• SD2021-014: Subdivide ±10 acres from 160 acres in NW 16-24-26-W4M

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a major organic food products manufacturing, supply, and distribution facility on a 141.92-acre parcel, subject to conditions including landscaping security and fire inspection. The commission also approved an entertainment venue for weddings, a variance for existing garages, a home-based carpentry business, and four subdivision applications. One application for a farm building with a road setback variance was refused due to safety and future road widening concerns.

• Approved DP2021-098 for Agricultural Processing Major (organic food facility) with conditions
• Approved DP2021-109 for Entertainment Venue (weddings/special events) with conditions
• Approved DP2021-142 variance for existing garages (1.20 m separation)
• Refused DP2021-143 for farm building variance to road setback on TWP RD 234
• Approved DP2021-147 for Home Based Business Type 2 (carpentry) with 2-year term
• Approved SD2021-007 boundary adjustment subdivision
• Approved SD2021-009 subdivision creating three 4.70-acre parcels with cash-in-lieu reserve
• Approved SD2021-010 and SD2021-014 subdivisions

Special Meeting

This agenda for a Wheatland County, AB special meeting on 2021-08-17 is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only embedded content placeholders and eSCRIBE software interface text.

The special meeting was held entirely in closed session under FOIP Section 21 (intergovernmental relations) to discuss recreation cost sharing and a draft letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's draft growth plan. No decisions were made in open session; the only recorded actions were motions to enter and exit the closed session, both carried.

• Entered closed session (in camera) under FOIP Section 21 (Carried)
• Exited closed session (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications, including a chicken coop requiring a variance, and three subdivision applications. The meeting also includes adoption of the June 8, 2021 minutes and a closed session. Public attendance is via conference call.

• DP2021-032: Farm building (chicken coop) requiring a property line variance, 1.67 ha parcel
• DP2021-110: Dwelling and accessory, 3.20 ha parcel
• DP2021-117: Dwelling and accessory, 20.23 ha parcel
• SD2021-011: Subdivide 1.70-acre parcel with 16.89-acre remainder
• SD2021-012: Subdivide two parcels (6.50 and 6.98 acres) with 19.52-acre remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission approved all three development permit applications (DP2021-032, DP2021-110, DP2021-117) and all three subdivision applications (SD2021-011, SD2021-012, SD2021-013) as presented, with conditions. No items were denied or tabled, and no other planning matters or closed session items were discussed.

• Approved DP2021-032 for an existing garage, 3 decks, shed, and chicken coop with a variance allowing the coop 0.89 m from the rear property line.
• Approved DP2021-110 for a new single-family dwelling as a second residence, with conditions including Alberta Transportation Roadside Development Permit.
• Approved DP2021-117 for a pre-owned manufactured dwelling as a second residence, with a $5,000 deposit for moved-on dwelling requirements.
• Approved SD2021-011 to subdivide a 1.70-acre parcel with a 16.89-acre remainder, subject to survey, approach, and tax conditions.
• Approved SD2021-012 to subdivide two parcels (6.50 and 6.98 acres) with a 19.52-acre remainder, including cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve at $11,000 per acre.
• Approved SD2021-013 to subdivide an 8.00-acre parcel with a 62.04-acre remainder, subject to survey, tax, and approach conditions.
• Adopted the agenda and the June 8, 2021 minutes as presented.

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss agricultural matters, including a field visit presentation, responses to provincial conference resolutions, a soil erosion education proposal, and AgSmart attendance. The board will also receive reports from the chair, the Manager of Agriculture and Environment, and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

• Presentation on 2021 Agricultural Service Board Field Visit
• Discussion of 2021 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference Resolution Responses
• Soil Erosion Education Proposal
• AgSmart Attendance
• Manager of Agriculture and Environment Report including Crowfoot WRRP Final Budget

The Agricultural Service Board approved participating in the Soil Erosion Education Proposal from Farming Smarter at a maximum cost of $1,500, and approved attendance at the 2021 AgSmart Event at Olds College on August 10-11. The board also accepted the 2021 Provincial Agricultural Service Board resolution responses and grading summary as information, along with the July 2021 Manager of Agriculture and Environment Report and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Report. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved participation in Soil Erosion Education Proposal from Farming Smarter, max cost $1,500 (carried)
• Approved attendance at 2021 AgSmart Event, Aug 10-11 at Olds College (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Provincial ASB resolution responses and grading summary as information (carried)
• Accepted July 2021 Manager of Agriculture and Environment Report as information (carried)
• Accepted July 2021 Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Report as information (carried)
• Accepted 8 correspondence/information items as information (carried)
• Approved July 7, 2021 agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved April 7, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to conduct public hearings and readings for several bylaws, including land redesignations and a wind energy district. They will also discuss funding for Bridge 11, updates to the Master Schedule of Fees, and a broadband project update. The meeting includes reports from the Reeve, councillors, and department heads, plus a closed session on communication tower leases and an organizational chart.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading of Bylaw 2021-09 (land redesignation AG to CR)
• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading of Bylaw 2021-13 (land redesignation CR to AG)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-14 (AG to Energy District for Wheatland Wind)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-17 (LUB amendment to repeal Energy District)
• Bridge 11 funding request and Muirfield utility rate review

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-14, which would redesignate about 471 acres across 19 quarter sections to an Energy District for a wind energy project, and scheduled a public hearing for August 24, 2021. Council also gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-17 to remove the Energy District from the Land Use Bylaw, with a public hearing set for September 7, 2021. Both bylaws were introduced as separate items, with the wind project bylaw moving forward for public input.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-09 (second and third readings) to redesignate 3.36 acres from Agricultural General to Country Residential.
• Approved Bylaw 2021-13 (second and third readings) to redesignate 8.91 acres from Country Residential to Agricultural General.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-14 to redesignate 471.32 acres to an Energy District for a wind energy system; public hearing set for Aug. 24, 2021.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-17 to repeal the Energy District from the Land Use Bylaw; public hearing set for Sept. 7, 2021.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-19 to repeal the Nelson Area Structure Plan; public hearing set for Aug. 24, 2021.
• Directed administration to bring forward a proposal for a Land Use Bylaw amendment to allow urban hens and beekeeping in hamlets.
• Approved updates to the Master Schedule of Fees adding Muirfield water/wastewater rates effective Sept. 1, 2021; a proposed rate amendment was defeated.
• Approved a $120,487.50 contribution to the Town of Drumheller for the Bridge 11 replacement project.

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss several items, including first reading of Bylaw 2021-18 on nuisance and unsightly properties, an update on a resident's request for an environmental impact assessment of the Badlands Motorsports Resort, and new business such as an agreement with Municipal Affairs for Siksika Nation votes and Carseland water reservoir repairs. The meeting also includes a closed session on a tax repayment plan.

• Bylaw 2021-18 - Nuisance and Unsightly Property Bylaw (first reading)
• Update on resident/ratepayer request for Environmental Impact Assessment - Badlands Motorsports Resort
• Agreement with Municipal Affairs to conduct Senate and referendum votes for Siksika Nation
• Carseland Water Reservoir Repairs project
• Closed session: proposal for repayment plan of outstanding taxes

Council defeated a motion to write to Alberta Environment and Parks requesting a provincial Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed Badlands Motorsports Resort, with a recorded vote of 3 in favor and 4 opposed. Council also gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-18, the Nuisance and Unsightly Property Bylaw, repealing Bylaw 2020-09. Other actions included directing administration to work with CP Rail on whistle cessation in Carseland, approving a budget increase for reservoir repairs, and recognizing Black Ribbon Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Defeated motion to request a provincial Environmental Impact Assessment for Badlands Motorsports Resort (recorded vote 3-4).
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2021-18, Nuisance and Unsightly Property Bylaw, repealing Bylaw 2020-09.
• Directed administration to sign an agreement with Municipal Affairs to conduct Senate and referendum votes for Siksika Nation.
• Directed administration to work with CP Rail to eliminate the Carseland whistle at Range Road 260/Barstow Street and reduce speed limit to 40 km/h if successful.
• Approved increasing the 2021 Capital Project for Carseland Water Reservoir Repairs budget to $150,000 from the Carseland Utility Reserve.
• Referred discussion on Land Use Bylaw standards for mobile homes to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Directed administration to refer a fence damage complaint to the County's insurance provider and to draft a procedure for handling ratepayer damage complaints.
• Recognized August 23, 2021 as Black Ribbon Day and June 21, 2021 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications, including home-based businesses, a sign variance, an accessory structure variance, and an outdoor café, plus three subdivision applications to create new parcels. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous minutes and a closed session.

• DP2021-076: Home-based coffee roasting business in Rosebud (Plan 5272CG, Block 4, Lots 20-21)
• DP2021-082: Accessory structure variance to public road right-of-way (Plan 931 0582, Block 2)
• DP2021-091: Vehicle sign variance to prohibited signs section 7.18.5(h) (NE-7-24-24-4)
• DP2021-095: Home-based business constructing pipeline cleaning tools (Plan 031 3555, Block 1, Lot 1)
• SD2021-004: Subdivision to create ±16.90 ha parcel with ±43.81 ha remainder (NE-21-23-22-W4M)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved all five development permit applications (DP2021-076, DP2021-082, DP2021-091, DP2021-095, DP2021-101) and all three subdivision applications (SD2021-004, SD2021-006, SD2021-008) as presented, with conditions. The commission also adopted the agenda and the May 11, 2021 minutes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved DP2021-076 for a coffee roasting home-based business (carried)
• Approved DP2021-082 for a garage with a setback variance (carried)
• Approved DP2021-091 for a vehicle sign with a variance, over staff recommendation to refuse (carried)
• Approved DP2021-095 for a pipeline cleaning tools home-based business (carried)
• Approved DP2021-101 for an outdoor café (carried)
• Approved SD2021-004, SD2021-006, and SD2021-008 subdivisions (all carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets June 1, 2021, to handle several bylaws, including first readings for two land redesignations (Bylaw 2021-09 and 2021-13), a road closure (Bylaw 2021-16), and second/third readings for a lending bylaw (2021-12) supporting the Wheatland Regional Corporation. Council will also discuss reports on the solar panel project, Redland water servicing, Rosebud sewer costs, bridge maintenance, Muirfield lot sales, broadband, and the Cluny Fire Department closure. A closed session is scheduled for advice on an organizational chart, a water license transfer, and a gravel pit land matter.

• Bylaw 2021-09: first reading for land redesignation (LU2021-003)
• Bylaw 2021-13: first reading for land redesignation (Cr to Ag, Beresford)
• Bylaw 2021-12: second and third readings for lending bylaw (Wheatland Regional Corporation)
• Bylaw 2021-16: first reading for road closure in Stobart station area
• Closed session: water license transfer, gravel pit land matter, organizational chart advice

Council permanently closed the Cluny Fire Hall due to lack of volunteers, directing administration to implement an emergency services strategy with Gleichen Fire Department and secondary coverage from Hussar. It also approved the purchase of a 51.2-acre gravel pit for $109,500 from unrestricted reserves. Several bylaws received first reading, including land redesignations and a road closure, with public hearings scheduled. A proclamation for 'Recreation and Parks Month' was defeated.

• Permanently closed Cluny Fire Hall due to lack of volunteers (carried)
• Approved purchase of gravel pit at NE 1/4 28-26-18-W4M for $109,500 (carried)
• Approved second and third reading of Lending Bylaw 2021-12 for $49,367.42 loan to Wheatland Regional Corporation (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-09 (land redesignation to Country Residential) and scheduled public hearing for July 6, 2021 (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-13 (land redesignation to Agricultural General) and scheduled public hearing for July 6, 2021 (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-16 (road closure) and scheduled public hearing for August 24, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $240,000 addition to 2021 Operating Budget for bridge repairs (carried)
• Defeated proclamation of 'June is Recreation and Parks Month' (defeated)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to hold public hearings and readings for two bylaws: Bylaw 2021-10, an Intermunicipal Development Plan with Rocky View County, and Bylaw 2021-11, which would repeal the Litt Area Structure Plan. Council will also consider an election bylaw, a presentation from the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, and several new business items including a sewer cost projection and a joint use agreement addendum.

• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-10 (Rocky View and Wheatland County IDP)
• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-11 (repeal of Litt Area Structure Plan)
• Readings for Bylaw 2021-04 (Election Bylaw)
• Presentation: CMRB Growth and Servicing Plan Update
• New business: Rosebud Gravity Sewer System Cost Projection; Strathmore K-9 School and Regional Recreation Facility Joint Use Agreement Addendums

Council unanimously directed Reeve Link to vote against the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's Regional Growth Plan, citing concerns about rural growth restrictions and incomplete servicing plans. Council also gave final reading to the Election Bylaw 2021-04, rescinded Bylaw 2017-49, and approved a 10-year lease with Strathmore Handi Bus. A request to write to Alberta Environment and Parks for an environmental impact assessment of the Badlands Motorsports Resort was defeated.

• Directed CMRB representative to vote against Regional Growth Plan (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Election Bylaw 2021-04 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Bylaw 2017-49 (additional voting stations)
• Approved 10-year lease with Strathmore Handi Bus at $1/year
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 2021-10 (Rocky View IDP)
• Repealed Bylaw 2012-56 (Litt Area Structure Plan)
• Defeated request for letter to AEP re: Badlands Motorsports Resort EIA
• Approved adding $28,953.66 legal fees to tax roll

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a single subdivision application (SD2021-005) for a boundary adjustment of a 3.13-acre parcel. No development permit applications are on the agenda. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Subdivision application SD2021-005: boundary adjustment of +/- 0.67 acre within NE 23-24-26-W4M
• No development permit applications listed
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from April 13, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved subdivision application SD2021-005 for a 0.67-acre boundary adjustment of an existing 3.13-acre parcel in NE 23-24-26-W4M, subject to conditions including a plan of survey, approach standards, and payment of outstanding taxes. No development permit applications or other planning matters were discussed. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved agenda as presented (MPC-2021-05-01)
• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes as presented (MPC-2021-05-02)
• Approved subdivision SD2021-005 subject to conditions (MPC-2021-05-03)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets to hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2021-03, which proposes closing a road near the Rosebud Golf Course. The agenda also includes presentations on community enhancement grants, reports from the Reeve and councillors, and several administrative items such as road repairs, lease agreements, and broadband updates. A closed session is scheduled for a land matter and organizational advice.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2021-03 – Road Closure near Rosebud Golf Course
• Community Enhancement Regional Board presentation on 2021 grant funding
• Township Road 272 slide repairs – construction cost estimate
• Namaka Hall lease and licence agreement
• Lakes of Muirfield private road maintenance agreement

Council approved the 2021 Community Enhancement Grant funding of $396,878 as recommended by the Community Enhancement Regional Board, funded from the Community Enhancement Reserve. They also authorized emergency repairs to Township Road 272 up to $650,000 from the Unpaved Road Reserve. Several reports and agreements were accepted, including a lease with the Namaka Community Club and a private road maintenance agreement with The Lakes of Muirfield Home Owners Association.

• Approved 2021 Community Enhancement Grant funding of $396,878 (carried)
• Authorized emergency repair of Township Road 272 up to $650,000 (carried)
• Approved Community Enhancement Regional Board Terms of Reference for 2022 (carried)
• Directed administration to investigate water servicing for Redland area (carried)
• Accepted lease and licence agreement with Namaka Community Club for 5 years at $1/year (carried)
• Approved private road maintenance agreement with Lakes of Muirfield HOA (carried)
• Directed administration to re-institute fee deferral for business development permits until Dec 31, 2021 (carried)
• Directed administration to review zone uses to be more open to development (carried)

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing multiple bylaw readings, including an IDP and a repeal of an area structure plan. The meeting includes presentations on audit findings for the 2020 fiscal year and discussions regarding community facilities and policing reports.

• Bylaw 2021-10: Rocky View and Wheatland County IDP (First Reading)
• Bylaw 2021-11: Repeal of the Litt Family Area Structure Plan (First Reading)
• Bylaw 2021-12: Lending Bylaw for Wheatland Regional Corporation (First Reading)
• Presentation on 2020 Audited Financial Statements by MNP representatives
• RCMP Provincial Policing Reports

Council approved entering a purchase and sales agreement with Price Waterhouse Cooper to submit a stalking horse bid of $599,000 for the 326 acre foot Anterra water license, with authority for the CAO to increase the bid up to the 2021 budgeted amount. Council also gave first reading to three bylaws, including the Rocky View and Wheatland County IDP, a bylaw to repeal the Litt Family Area Structure Plan, and a lending bylaw for a $49,367.42 loan to Wheatland Regional Corporation for cost overruns on the south truck fill station project. Public hearings for the two land-use bylaws were scheduled for May 18, 2021. Council approved the audited 2020 financial statements, accepted the audit findings report, and directed administration to remove the Energy District from the Land Use Bylaw.

• Approved stalking horse bid of $599,000 for Anterra water license (CM-2021-04-59)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-10 (Rocky View/Wheatland County IDP), public hearing May 18 (CM-2021-04-34/35)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-11 to repeal Litt Family Area Structure Plan, public hearing May 18 (CM-2021-04-36/37)
• First reading of Lending Bylaw 2021-12 for $49,367.42 loan to Wheatland Regional Corporation (CM-2021-04-38)
• Approved audited financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2020 (CM-2021-04-47)
• Approved $8,270.91 transfer for Reg Thurston Memorial Scholarship, increased to $500 (CM-2021-04-41)
• Approved Hamlet Community Facilities Funding: $11,600 to Gleichen, $79,149.41 to Carseland (CM-2021-04-42)
• Directed administration to remove Energy District from Land Use Bylaw (CM-2021-04-44)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two subdivision applications and six development permit applications, including a major fertilizer production facility, several home-based businesses, a variance request, and a dwelling. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call.

• SD2021-002: Boundary adjustment between SW-19-23-19-W4M and AL-18-23-19-W4M
• SD2021-003: Subdivide ~4.00 acres from a 21.15-acre parcel in SE-21-24-26-W4M
• DP2021-001: Major agricultural processing (fertilizer production facility) on 60.29 ha in SW-27-25-25-W4M
• DP2021-043: Home Based Business Type 3 – Specialty Lumber Supply (22.93 ha)
• DP2021-035: Variance request for setback to side yard for two existing sheds in Namaka

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved two subdivision applications and four development permits, including home-based businesses and a dwelling. The commission denied a major agricultural processing application (DP2021-001) due to incomplete application, concerns about odours, and an appealed water license.

• Approved subdivision SD2021-002 (boundary adjustment)
• Approved subdivision SD2021-003 (4-acre subdivision) with conditions
• Approved DP2021-043 (Specialty Lumber Supply HBB3)
• Approved DP2021-042 (Accessory dwelling)
• Approved DP2021-040 (Modular home builder HBB3)
• Approved DP2021-035 (shed variances)
• Approved DP2021-031 (Custom cutting meat shop HBB3)
• Denied DP2021-001 (Agricultural Processing, Major) - motion carried

Special Meeting

Wheatland County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve Bylaw 2021-08, the Property Tax Rate Bylaw for 2021. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes and includes adoption of the agenda and the tax rate bylaw discussion. Public attendance is via conference call only.

• Bylaw 2021-08 - Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• Approval of the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw

Council gave final approval to Bylaw 2021-08, the Property Tax Rate Bylaw, after three readings at a special meeting. The bylaw sets the 2021 property tax rates for the county. All votes were carried, with the third reading unanimous.

• Approved agenda for April 13, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Approved first reading of Property Tax Rate Bylaw 2021-08 (carried)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 2021-08 (carried)
• Granted permission for third and final reading of Bylaw 2021-08 (carried unanimously)
• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 2021-08 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 a.m. (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including an update to the 2021-2023 Agriculture and Environment Department Strategic Plan, attendance at the 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, a technical support pilot program for ratepayers, and the 2021 Agricultural Engagement Strategy. The board will also consider a new department logo, a 2020 program update publication, terms of reference for the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, and attendance at a future provincial ASB conference. The meeting includes a presentation for the Environmental Stewardship Award (J. Laslo Legacy Award) at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in person and via conference call.

• 2021-2023 Agriculture and Environment Department Strategic Plan Update
• 4-H Livestock Show and Sale Attendance
• Technical Support Pilot Program for Ratepayers
• 2021 Agricultural Engagement Strategy
• ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board approved the updated 2021-2023 Agriculture and Environment Department Strategic Plan, authorized member attendance at two local 4-H Livestock Show and Sales to purchase livestock on behalf of the Board, and supported the use of a new department logo. The Board also accepted several reports and information items as presented, including the 2021 Agricultural Engagement Strategy and the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

• Approved the April 7, 2021 agenda as amended (Resolution ASB-2021-04-01).
• Approved the January 13, 2021 organizational and regular meeting minutes (Resolutions ASB-2021-04-02 and ASB-2021-04-03).
• Accepted the updated 2021-2023 Agriculture and Environment Department Strategic Plan as amended (Resolution ASB-2021-04-04).
• Approved ASB member attendance at two local 4-H Livestock Show and Sales to purchase livestock on behalf of the Board (Resolution ASB-2021-04-05).
• Accepted the Technical Support Pilot Program update as information (Resolution ASB-2021-04-06).
• Accepted the 2021 Agricultural Engagement Strategy as information (Resolution ASB-2021-04-07).
• Supported the use of the new Agriculture and Environment department logo as a sub-logo to the Wheatland County logo (Resolution ASB-2021-04-08).
• Approved the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference as amended (Resolution ASB-2021-04-10).

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2021 final operating and capital budgets, hear a presentation from RemedX Remediation Services, and receive updates on broadband, housing, and other department reports. The agenda also includes a closed session on the Westside Servicing Report.

• 2021 Final Operating and Capital Budget approval
• RemedX Remediation Services presentation
• Follow-up on Wheatland Housing Management Body resolution
• Broadband project update
• Pitch-In Canada proclamation

Council approved the final 2021-2023 Operating Budget and 2021-2025 Capital Budget. It also approved a letter to the Wheatland Housing Management Body, ratified the Reeve's attendance at two meetings, and directed administration to prepare reports on asset disposition, Rosebud sewer costs, and Raymond Hill closure. Council also approved a lending bylaw for a $49,367.42 shortfall loan to Wheatland Regional Corporation for the South Truck Fill Station project.

• Approved final 2021-2023 Operating Budget and 2021-2025 Capital Budget
• Approved letter to Wheatland Housing Management Body re: requisitions
• Ratified Reeve's attendance at Provincial Mayor's/Reeves Meeting and Growth Management Board Rural Caucus
• Directed administration to prepare report on disposition of major assets (construction equipment)
• Directed administration to provide updated cost projection for gravity sanitary sewer system in Rosebud
• Directed administration to contact Town of Drumheller re: Raymond Hill closure and 2011 Maintenance Agreement
• Approved preparation of lending bylaw for $49,367.42 loan to Wheatland Regional Corporation for South Truck Fill Station shortfall
• Proclaimed April 18-24, 2021 as Pitch-In Canada Week and June 7-13, 2021 as Seniors' Week

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including first reading of a road closure bylaw for Rosebud Golf Course, a new tax penalty bylaw, amendments to the interim budget, and a request for a letter of support for a broadband fund application. The agenda also includes presentations on CPR whistle cessation and an assessment report, as well as closed-session items.

• Bylaw 2021-03 - Road Closure (Rosebud Golf Course) - first reading and public hearing scheduling
• Bylaw 2021-07 - Tax Penalty Bylaw
• Interim Budget - Amendments
• Letter of Support for Universal Broadband Fund Application
• Offer to Purchase Crowfoot Lots

Council determined that Councillors Wilson, Ikert, and Armstrong were in violation of the Code of Conduct Bylaw, but motions to issue letters of reprimand or require apologies were defeated. Deputy Reeve Klassen was found not in violation. Council also approved a CAO salary increase to $216,000 retroactive to January 14, 2021, and passed the Tax Penalty Bylaw 2021-07.

• Approved the agenda and minutes as presented.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-03 (road closure) and scheduled a public hearing for May 4, 2021.
• Accepted information on train whistle cessation from CPR.
• Approved a tri-municipal letter to the Minister of Justice regarding RCMP administrative support.
• Approved Councillor Armstrong's attendance at the Alberta CARE seminar.
• Approved a revision to the Human Resources Policy on hours of work.
• Provided letters of support for Strathmore Handi-Bus grant applications.
• Directed administration to draft a letter to the Wheatland Housing Management Board regarding requisitions.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider four development permit applications and one subdivision application. The permits include a variance request, two accessory dwellings, and a mechanical repair shop. The subdivision involves a boundary adjustment of two parcels. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• DP2021-019: Variance request for setback between existing greenhouse and dwelling (SW-25-25-24-W4M)
• DP2021-021: Accessory dwelling (NW-17-24-25-W4M)
• DP2021-023: Mechanical repair shop (Plan 131 2179 Block 3, Lot 2, NE-24-22-26-W4M)
• DP2021-025: Accessory dwelling (Plan 8677AP, Block 1 Lot 2, SE-19-24-24-W4M)
• SD2021-001: Subdivision and boundary adjustment of two parcels (SE-12-24-26-W4M)

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved all four development permit applications on the agenda: DP2021-019 (a shed and greenhouse with a setback variance), DP2021-021 (a second dwelling), DP2021-023 (a mechanical repair shop), and DP2021-025 (a modular second dwelling). The commission also approved subdivision application SD2021-001, which involves a boundary adjustment of two parcels, subject to conditions including cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve and various agreements. The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.

• Approved DP2021-019 for a shed and private greenhouse with a variance allowing the greenhouse to be 0.11 m from the dwelling.
• Approved DP2021-021 for a new single-family dwelling as a second residence on the property, with no variances.
• Approved DP2021-023 for a mechanical repair shop, subject to conditions including a fire inspection before operating.
• Approved DP2021-025 for a new modular dwelling as a second residence on the property, with no variances.
• Approved SD2021-001 for a subdivision and boundary adjustment of two parcels, subject to conditions including cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve at $6,700 per acre.

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading of Bylaw 2021-02, which would redesignate land from agricultural (AG) to direct control (DC) for a solar facility. The meeting also includes development permit applications, reports from departments, and a discussion on 2021 policing priorities. Several items are routine reports and correspondence.

• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2021-02 (AG to DC) for a solar facility
• Development permits DP 2021-015 and DP 2021-014
• Discussion of Wheatland County Policing Priorities 2021
• Fire capital requests including Rockyford tender
• Potable water servicing agreement amendments and Rosebud/Gleichen water/wastewater service agreement

Council approved Bylaw 2021-02 to redesignate 140 acres from Agricultural General to Direct Control District for a 20.1 MWac solar facility, and approved the associated development permit DP 2021-015 with conditions. Council also approved several other items including fire capital purchases, policing priorities, and water service agreement amendments. A motion to send a letter to the Premier regarding Charter rights was defeated.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-02 land redesignation for solar facility (6-1)
• Approved DP 2021-015 for 20.1 MW solar facility with conditions (6-1)
• Approved DP 2021-014 variance for existing shed at Lakes of Muirfield
• Approved $134,753.97 fire capital purchases (Rockyford Tender, Dalum monitors, Rosebud roof)
• Established 2021 policing priorities (property crime, crime reduction, visibility, traffic, engagement)
• Approved potable water rate $4.46/m³ retroactive to Jan 1, 2021
• Approved $65,000 for RCMP Watch Clerk position
• Defeated motion to send Charter of Rights letter to Premier (2-5)

Regular Council

Council will consider several land redesignation bylaws and a road closure. The meeting includes presentations regarding the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and Strathmore Handibus, alongside discussions on various corporate and recreation policies.

• Bylaw 2020-40 Land Redesignation
• Bylaw 2020-41 Land Redesignation
• Bylaw 2020-42 Land Redesignation
• Bylaw 2021-01 Land Redesignation
• Bylaw 2020-39 Road Closure

Council passed four land redesignation bylaws (2020-40, 2020-41, 2020-42, 2021-01) and voted not to support the draft CMRB Regional Growth Plan, citing incomplete work. A motion to increase Strathmore Handi-bus funding from $10,000 to $35,000 was defeated. Council also directed a letter to the Premier asking to ease COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved Bylaw 2020-40 redesignating 17.77 acres to Industrial General (carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2020-41 redesignating 0.67 acres to Country Residential (carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2020-42 redesignating 14.00 acres to Country Residential (carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-01 redesignating 10.00 acres to Industrial General (carried)
• Rejected CMRB Growth Plan draft (CM-2021-02-56, carried)
• Defeated motion to increase Handi-bus funding to $35,000 (CM-2021-02-55)
• Directed letter to Premier to ease COVID-19 restrictions (CM-2021-02-57, carried 5-2)
• Approved plaque for Dalum Community Hall president (CM-2021-02-59, carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications, including a major amendment to an existing campground and several home-based businesses. No subdivision applications are on the agenda. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call.

• DP2020-136: Major campground amendment adding temporary RV storage, sports field, dog park, community garden, day use and overflow parking on 77.39 acres (SW-33-22-25-W4M)
• DP2021-002: Home Based Business Type 3 trailer sales on 11.04 acres (NW-7-24-24-W4M)
• DP2021-004: Variance request for setback to road allowance for new single detached dwelling on 0.39 acres (Plan 4811N; Block B; Lots 3-7)
• DP2021-007: Home Based Business Type 3 custom meat curing and smoking on 4.68 acres (Plan 191 0277; Block 2; Lot 1)
• DP2021-009: Industrial medium abrasive blasting and painting/coating facility on 5.0 acres (SW-22-25-25-W4M)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved all five development permit applications presented at the February 9, 2021 meeting. These included a major campground amendment, two home-based businesses, a dwelling with a setback variance, and an industrial blasting facility. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2020-136 campground amendment with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2021-002 home-based business trailer sales with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2021-004 dwelling with setback variance with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2021-007 home-based business custom meat curing with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2021-009 industrial abrasive blasting facility with conditions (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council's regular meeting includes first reading of Bylaw 2021-02 for a solar project, presentations from Xplornet Communications and the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society, and various reports. Council will also discuss a credit request, an offer to purchase land, and a 5-year unpaved road construction plan. Several items will be handled in closed session.

• Bylaw 2021-02 - Direct Control District - Re: Solar Project (first reading and public hearing scheduling)
• Letter of support request from Xplornet Communications Inc.
• Strathmore & District Agricultural Society project update (Indoor Riding Arena)
• Credit request re: Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program
• Offer to purchase within NE 5-22-25-4

Council approved the 2021-2025 Unpaved Road Construction Plan and accepted an offer to purchase land for road construction. They also approved first reading of a bylaw to redesignate land for a solar project, scheduled a public hearing, and directed letters of support for broadband grant applications. Several administrative appointments and policy changes were also approved.

• Approved 2021-2025 Unpaved Road Construction Plan (CM-2021-02-34)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-02 for solar project (CM-2021-02-08)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-02 on March 24, 2021 (CM-2021-02-09)
• Directed letter of support for Xplornet broadband grant (CM-2021-02-07)
• Directed letter of support for Rigstar/ABnet broadband grant (CM-2021-02-30)
• Appointed Deputy Reeve Klassen and Councillor Wilson to Indoor Riding Arena Advisory Committee (CM-2021-02-17)
• Approved write-off of CVIP invoices totaling $3,300 for Handi-Bus and Dalum Fire (CM-2021-02-24)
• Approved addition of $10,000 penalty to Tax Roll #6274000 (CM-2021-02-40)

Special Meeting

This agenda for the Wheatland County special meeting on January 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no actionable information for residents.

Council held a special meeting and, after closed sessions, directed administration to prepare a Direct Control District for 120 acres (SW-9-24-23-W4M) for the East Strathmore Solar Project, with a development permit application to be brought concurrently. Council also directed administration to negotiate a service agreement with Wheatland Regional Corporation at a maximum labour rate of $46/hour for up to 1,000 hours per year for a term up to 3 years. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Directed preparation of Direct Control District for 120 acres (SW-9-24-23-W4M) for East Strathmore Solar Project (carried)
• Directed concurrent development permit application for the solar project (carried)
• Requested applicant submit complete development permit application by Jan 22, 2021 (carried)
• Directed negotiation of service agreement with Wheatland Regional Corporation at max $46/hour, 1,000 hours/year, up to 3 years (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider six development permit applications, including a contractor service, two home-based businesses, a variance request, and an equestrian centre, plus two subdivision applications. One application (DP2020-156) was withdrawn. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call.

• DP2020-146: Contractor service (landscape design/construction) on 9.85 acres, Plan 9110892, Lot 1, SE-27-23-26-W4M
• DP2020-153: Home-based business (classic vehicle restoration) on 9.25 acres, Plan 0711675, Block 1, Lot 1, NW-24-24-21-W4M
• DP2020-154: Variance request for existing shed on 5 acres, Plan 1011307, Block 3, Lot 6, NE-7-24-26-W4M
• DP2020-155: Home-based business (mechanics shop) on 10 acres, Plan 1712360, Block 1, Lot 3, SW-16-25-26-W4M
• SD2020-016 and SD2020-017: Subdivisions of ~10 acres each in SE-34-24-21-W4M and NE-22-25-25-W4M

The Municipal Planning Commission approved five development permits (DP2020-146, DP2020-153, DP2020-154, DP2020-155, DP2020-157) and two subdivision applications (SD2020-016, SD2020-017), each with specific conditions. One application (DP2020-156) was withdrawn by the applicant. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved DP2020-146 for Contractor Service (Landscape Design and Construction) with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2020-153 for Home Based Business Type 3 (Classic Vehicle Restoration) with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2020-154 for variance to setback for existing shed with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2020-155 for Home Based Business Type 3 (Mechanics Shop) with conditions (carried)
• Approved DP2020-157 for Equestrian Centre with conditions (carried)
• Approved SD2020-016 to subdivide +/-10.00 acres with conditions, including $4,000 cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve (carried)
• Approved SD2020-017 to subdivide +/-10.00 acres with conditions, including $4,200 cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve (carried)
• Requested administration to provide a context report on subdivision and boundary adjustments (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss new business including 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, the 2021 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference, sustainable funding for the provincial committee, 2021 resolutions, and the 2022 summer tour. They will also review reports from the Chair and Manager of Agriculture and Environment, and handle correspondence. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients
• 2021 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference and resolutions
• Sustainable funding for the Agricultural Service Board Provincial Committee
• 2022 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour budget projections
• Manager of Agriculture and Environment report

The Agricultural Service Board approved the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, selected Chair Wilson and Vice Chair Koester as voting members for the 2021 Provincial ASB Conference, and approved member attendance at the virtual conference. The Board also cancelled hosting the 2022 Provincial ASB Summer Tour by rescinding a prior resolution. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients (Carried)
• Approved Chair Wilson and Vice Chair Koester as voting members at 2021 Provincial ASB Conference (Carried)
• Approved ASB members and administration attendance at 2021 Provincial ASB Conference (Carried)
• Cancelled hosting 2022 Provincial ASB Summer Tour by rescinding resolution 19-01-04 (Carried)

Organizational Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is holding its organizational meeting to nominate a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda, and make appointments to committees. The board will also confirm its 2021 meeting calendar. This is largely procedural business for the start of the year.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointments to ASB Bursary and Environmental Stewardship Committee
• Appointments to ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee
• 2021 meeting dates set: Jan 13, Apr 7, Jul 7, Oct 6

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to hold public hearings and readings on several land redesignation bylaws, including Bylaw 2020-12 and Bylaw 2020-38 (Energy District, solar facility), and to consider first readings for Bylaws 2020-40, 2020-41, and 2020-42. The agenda also includes presentations from STARS Foundation and Strathmore Handi Bus Association, reports from council and departments, and a closed session on organizational structure.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading of Bylaw 2020-12 (land redesignation)
• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading of Bylaw 2020-38 (Energy District, solar facility)
• 2nd/3rd reading of Bylaw 2020-16 (road closure)
• First reading of Bylaws 2020-40, 2020-41, 2020-42 (land redesignations)
• Presentations from STARS Foundation and Strathmore Handi Bus Association

Council defeated Bylaw 2020-38, which would have redesignated 160 acres for a solar photovoltaic facility, on a recorded vote with only Reeve Link in favor. Council also defeated Bylaw 2020-12 for a 4-acre industrial redesignation and introduced Bylaw 2021-01 for a 10-acre industrial redesignation on the same land, scheduling a public hearing for February 16, 2021. Several other land redesignation bylaws received first reading, and a road closure bylaw was passed. Council approved a $2 per capita standing motion for STARS and the 2021 Strategic Plan.

• Defeated Bylaw 2020-38 (solar farm rezoning, 160 acres) on recorded vote (1-6)
• Defeated Bylaw 2020-12 (4-acre industrial redesignation)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-01 (10-acre industrial redesignation)
• Gave first reading to Bylaws 2020-40, 2020-41, 2020-42 (land redesignations)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2020-16 (road closure)
• Approved standing motion for $2 per capita to STARS
• Approved 2021 Strategic Plan
• Approved Fire Master Plan as working plan