Wheatland County public meetings in 2022

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and readings for a land redesignation bylaw, consider third reading of the Municipal Development Plan update, and review interim operating and capital budgets for 2023-2027. They will also discuss tax penalty cancellations, a fire services quality management plan, and a new SDAB member appointment.

• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2022-24, redesignating land from Agricultural General to Direct Control District (DC-3)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2022-11, Municipal Development Plan update
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-32, redesignating land from Industrial General to Commercial Highway
• Interim Operating Budget 2023-2025 and Interim Capital Budget 2023-2027
• Request for cancellation of tax penalties for Roll No. 8695000 and 9459300

Council approved the Interim Operating Budget 2023-2025 and the Capital Budget 2023-2027. The board also authorized several HR policy changes, including a cost-of-living allowance for employees. Additionally, a land redesignation for Section 12-28-24-W4M passed its third reading.

• Approved Interim Operating Budget 2023-2025
• Approved Capital Budget 2023-2027
• Passed Third Reading of Bylaw 2022-24 to redesignate 249.78 hectares of Section 12-28-24-W4M to Direct Control District
• Passed Third Reading of Bylaw 2022-11 (Municipal Development Plan Update) with amendments
• Approved 4.5% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) increase for all salary and hourly employees effective Jan 1, 2023
• Denied request to cancel tax penalties for Roll No. 8695000 and 9459300
• Approved Joint Quality Management Plan - Fire Services
• Appointed Pam Metzger-Savoie to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for a 3-year term

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications for accessory dwellings and three subdivision applications involving boundary adjustments and parcel creation. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a closed session.

• DP2022-256: Accessory dwelling (3rd dwelling) on 51.09 ha parcel, Plan 0110481; Block 7, N 16-23-24-W4M
• DP2022-259: Accessory dwelling (2nd dwelling) on 1.21 ha parcel, Plan 9310466; Block 1, NW 8-25-26-W4M
• SD2021-019: Create ±8.09 ha parcel with ±56.26 ha remainder, NW 16-25-26-W4M
• SD2022-012: Boundary adjustment creating ±71.93 ha and ±55.06 ha parcels, Plan 8611191; Block H and Plan 5756AW; Lot 98
• SD2022-016: Boundary adjustment creating ±4.64 ha and ±54.87 ha parcels, Plan 0911103; Block 1; Lot 1 and Plan 1112693; Block 2; Lot 3

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits for accessory dwellings and three subdivision applications. All approvals were subject to specific conditions regarding land use bylaws, utility rights of way, and county standards.

• Approved DP2022-256 for a third accessory dwelling on a 126.25-acre parcel (Carried)
• Approved DP2022-259 for a second accessory dwelling on a 3-acre parcel (Carried)
• Approved subdivision SD2021-019 to create a 20.00-acre parcel and a 139.01-acre remainder (Carried)
• Approved subdivision SD2022-012 to adjust boundaries into two parcels of 177.75 and 136.14 acres (Carried)
• Approved subdivision SD2022-016 to adjust boundaries into two parcels of 11.47 and 135.60 acres (Carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets to discuss the unapproved 2023 interim capital and operating budget, and to give second and third readings to Bylaw 2021-16 for a road closure in the Stobart station area. The agenda also includes a progress update on the West Side Servicing Study, several department reports, and a closed session on land sales, utility quotes, and a code of conduct matter.

• Bylaw 2021-16 Road Closure – second and third readings
• Unapproved 2023 Interim Capital and Operating Budget update
• West Side Servicing Study progress update by McElhanney
• Reserve bids for December 8, 2022 property tax auction
• Lakes of Muirfield Recreation Site proposal

Council established reserve bids for 12 properties for a December 8, 2022, tax auction and approved the final reading of a road closure bylaw. The board also authorized several letters of support for healthcare, waste energy, and community grants.

• Approved Third Reading of Bylaw 2021-16 for a road closure (Carried)
• Set reserve bids for 12 properties for the Dec 8, 2022 tax auction (Carried)
• Approved support for Town of Drumheller's rural healthcare center letter (Carried)
• Authorized support letter for Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (Carried)
• Approved support for Dalum Hall and Playground Committee grant application (Carried)
• Authorized insurance amendments to the Marigold Agreement (Carried)
• Approved Carseland and Gleichen Community Facilities Funding Grant Policy revisions (Carried)
• Directed administration to hire an independent investigation team for complaints against Councillor Ikert (Carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss a range of items including a land redesignation bylaw, budget discussions, financial statements, and several service agreements. The agenda includes public hearings, new business items, and correspondence, with no indication of final decisions being made on most items.

• Bylaw 2022-24: Land redesignation from Agricultural General to Direct Control District (DC-3)
• Budget discussion
• Unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2022
• Local Improvement Plan for Redland Water Servicing
• Fortis Utility Right of Way for overhead line SW 18-27-21-4, Roll 3779000

Council moved a bylaw to redesignate 249.78 hectares of land to a Direct Control District and approved amendments to the snow plowing policy. Other actions included authorizing a utility right of way for Fortis Alberta and providing a letter of support to TIU Canada.

• Moved first reading of Bylaw 2022-24 to redesignate 249.78 hectares from Agriculture General District to Direct Control District
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Bylaw 2022-24 for December 20, 2022
• Approved amendments to Public Works Policy 9.3.7 Snow Plowing
• Authorized Utility Right of Way agreement with Fortis Alberta for overhead powerline in Rosebud
• Approved letter of support for TIU Canada's Smart Start Renewables Energy Program funding request
• Appointed Division 3 Councillor as representative and Division 1 Councillor as alternate to the Town of Strathmore IDP/ICF committee
• Directed Administration to obtain a quote and scope for a Council governance review
• Directed Administration to report on the historical context of Bruce Lake and consult with Rocky View County, Western Irrigation District, and Town of Strathmore

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider six development permit applications, including a medium industrial business, a variance for an existing manufactured dwelling, a second residence, a fitness centre, and two variance requests. It will also review two subdivision applications for boundary adjustments and a presentation on enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw. The meeting includes adoption of the October 11, 2022 minutes and a closed session.

• DP2022-208: Medium Industrial Business (Holiday Trailer Manufacturing) on 6.16 ha (15.23 ac), Plan 131 2179; Block 3; Lot 2
• DP2022-220: Variance for existing manufactured dwelling, garage, and two decks in Carseland, 534 sq m
• DP2022-230: Community Recreation Facility (Fitness Centre) on 4.74 ha (11.71 ac)
• SD2022-014: Boundary adjustment transferring ±3.37 ha (±8.33 ac) in SE 21-25-25-W4M
• Presentation on Enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw

The Municipal Planning Commission approved six development permits, including a trailer manufacturing facility and a fitness centre. Two subdivision applications were also approved. The commission appointed T. Ikert as Chair and D. Biggar as Vice-Chair.

• Appointed T. Ikert as Chair and D. Biggar as Vice-Chair for 1-year terms
• Approved DP2022-208 for Medium Industrial Holiday Trailer Manufacturing
• Approved DP2022-220 variance for existing dwelling, garage, and two decks
• Approved DP2022-229 for an accessory dwelling (second residence)
• Approved DP2022-230 for a community fitness centre at an existing public school
• Approved DP2022-240 variance to allow two unoccupied recreational vehicles
• Approved DP2022-246 variance for two existing sheds
• Approved subdivision applications SD2022-014 and SD2022-017

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 budget, including results from the Ethelo public engagement process and the operating and capital budget. The meeting is open to the public in person and by teleconference. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• 2023 Budget Ethelo Public Engagement discussion
• Wheatland County 2023 Budget Consultation Results review
• Operating and Capital Budget discussion
• Closed session (in-camera) scheduled

The Committee of the Whole accepted public engagement survey results for the 2023 budget as information. The committee also held a closed session to discuss staff salary and wages.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting agenda
• Accepted 2023 budget public engagement survey results as information
• Approved entering closed session at 10:29 A.M. to discuss staff salary and wages
• Approved exiting closed session at 11:09 A.M.

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting on November 1, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing and second reading of Bylaw 2022-11, which updates the Municipal Development Plan. The agenda also includes presentations from community groups and reports from council and staff, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and second reading of Bylaw 2022-11, Municipal Development Plan Update
• Presentation from Strathmore Youth Justice Committee on Restorative Youth Justice Program
• Presentation from Southern Alberta District Officer Superintendent Rick Jane and Staff Sergeant Kevin Charles
• Letter to Minister of Health regarding rural physician shortage and incentives
• Closed session items: Village demand letter, compensation review, councillor code of conduct

Council approved an independent investigation into a complaint against Councillor Laursen and authorized a second demand letter to the Villages of Rockyford and Standard. The body also moved the Municipal Development Plan Update to second reading and approved several community grants.

• Approved independent investigation into complaint against Councillor Laursen (5-2)
• Directed legal counsel to send second demand letter to Villages of Rockyford and Standard (5-2)
• Moved Bylaw 2022-11 (Municipal Development Plan Update) to second reading
• Approved $8,333.33 for Western District Historical Society
• Approved $5,000 for Badlands Historical Centre roof
• Approved up to $5,000 and in-kind resources for 2022 CP Holiday Train Event
• Approved grant application for West Side Servicing Project via AMWWP
• Directed RFP for private operator of Eagle Lake Campground (2023-2027)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting on October 18, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing and readings for Bylaw 2022-18, which would redesignate land from Agriculture General to Hamlet Residential General. The council will also review minutes from previous meetings, a resolution tracker, and correspondence items. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Public hearing and second/third readings of Bylaw 2022-18 (land redesignation AG to HRG)
• Adoption of minutes from October 4 and October 11, 2022 meetings
• Council Resolution Tracker review
• RMA Slideshow Options discussion
• Correspondence: CP Rail holiday train, Rockyford physician shortage, STARS thank-you

Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting where council will elect a reeve and deputy reeve, review the code of conduct bylaw, and make appointments to committees and boards. They will also discuss the 2023 meeting calendar, banking authorities, and upcoming conferences. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on setting up governance for the coming year.

• Nomination and election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Annual review of Code of Conduct Bylaw 2022-05
• Appointment of signing authorities and audit services update
• Appointments to committees, boards, and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• 2023 meeting calendar and conference attendance (RMA, FCM, ASB)

Wheatland County Council held its organizational meeting on October 18, 2022, electing Councillor Link as Reeve and Councillor Klassen as Deputy Reeve for the ensuing year. Council approved the 2023 meeting calendar, appointed signing authorities, and appointed MNP LLP as auditor for 2022. Council also made numerous appointments to boards and committees for the 2022/23 term, including the Agricultural Service Board, Alberta CARE, Canadian Badlands, and various local associations.

• Elected Councillor Link as Reeve and Councillor Klassen as Deputy Reeve for the ensuing year
• Approved the 2023 Meeting/Event Calendar as presented
• Appointed Reeve Link, Deputy Reeve Klassen, CAO, GM of Corporate and Financial Services, and Manager of Financial Services as signing authorities
• Appointed MNP LLP as financial statement auditor for the 2022 fiscal year
• Appointed all Council members to the Agricultural Service Board for 2022/2023
• Appointed Deputy Reeve Klassen as representative to Alberta CARE for 2022/23
• Appointed Councillor Biggar as representative to the Canadian Badlands for 2022/23
• Approved attendance at 2023 RMA Spring and Fall Conventions

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two applications: a tabled decision on a manufactured dwelling (DP2022-110) and a subdivision to adjust boundaries between two parcels (SD2022-015). The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes from September 13, 2022.

• DP2022-110: Manufactured dwelling on 2.74 ha (5.53 ac) at Plan 1010262, Block 1, Lot 1, NE 16-22-25-W4M
• SD2022-015: Boundary adjustment creating parcels of ±10.01 ha and ±32.11 ha in NE 7-22-26-W4M and NW 8-22-26-W4M
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from September 13, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a manufactured dwelling (Type 2) with conditions including a $5,000 deposit, and approved a subdivision to adjust boundaries between two parcels. The meeting also included discussion on enforcement education.

• Approved DP2022-110 for a manufactured dwelling (Type 2) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved SD2022-015 for boundary adjustment between two parcels with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Heard public comments on DP2022-110 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Wheatland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of items, including progress on the West Side Servicing Study, a proposed Special Events Bylaw, and RCMP Watch Clerk funding. Other topics include bulk water information, Eagle Lake Campground, community facility funding policies, multi-use pathways, and rural renewal. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making body.

• West Side Servicing Study progress update
• RCMP Watch Clerk funding and draft MOA
• Draft Special Events Bylaw
• Hamlet Community Facilities Funding Grant Program and CERB Policy review
• Multi-use pathways and trails, including CN Rails to Trails

The Committee of the Whole meeting was primarily procedural, with the adoption of the agenda and two closed-session motions. No substantive decisions were made on the items discussed, as the meeting was for discussion only.

• Adopted agenda as amended (COW-2022-10-01)
• Moved into closed session re: Rural Renewal Stream (COW-2022-10-02)
• Moved out of closed session (COW-2022-10-03)
• Moved into closed session re: RCMP South District Letter (COW-2022-10-04)
• Moved out of closed session (COW-2022-10-05)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting in person and by teleconference to discuss agricultural matters. They will hear presentations from Alberta Agriculture and Phyto Organix, review unfinished business like 2023 4-H support, and consider new items including a Land and Property Rights Tribunal resolution, bursary selections, and the 2023 meeting dates. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and reports.

• Presentation by Karen Sundquist, Alberta Agriculture Manager of Land Use Policy
• Presentation by Phyto Organix President & CEO Chris Theal and Agribusiness Manager Drew Sharp
• Review of Land and Property Rights Tribunal Resolution
• 2022 ASB Bursary Selections
• 2023 BMO Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award

The Agricultural Service Board rescinded a prior resolution and recommended that Council approve $14,000 in the 2023 budget to buy two 4-H steers and one lamb, with one steer donated to the Wheatland County Food Bank including processing costs. The board also awarded five bursaries totaling $6,500 to local students, approved attendance at the South Region ASB Conference, and set 2023 meeting dates. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Rescinded Resolution ASB-22-07-03 and recommended $14,000 for two 4-H steers and one lamb, one steer to food bank (carried)
• Awarded $1,500 bursaries to Taylor Van Verdegem and Grace Gregory, and $1,000 each to Aliera Chernoff, Gavin Smith, and Kai Nelson (carried)
• Approved attendance and one overnight stay for members and up to two admin at South Region ASB Conference (carried)
• Recommended 2023 meeting dates: Jan 11, Apr 5, Jul 5, Oct 4 (carried)
• Accepted presentation by Alberta Agriculture on land use policy as information (carried)
• Accepted Phyto Organix presentation as information (carried)
• Accepted Chair's report and Manager of Agriculture and Environment report as information (carried)
• Accepted correspondence items including SCAP facts and crop insurance letter (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting on October 4, 2022, to consider several bylaws, including a public hearing and readings for a land redesignation from Agriculture General to Natural Resource Extraction (Bylaw 2022-10). They will also review first readings for a redesignation to Hamlet Residential General (Bylaw 2022-18) and amendments to the Traffic Control Bylaw for the Hamlet of Carseland (Bylaw 2022-21), plus revisions to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw. The agenda includes an RCMP update from the Strathmore Detachment, various council and department reports, and a closed session.

• Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2022-10 (AG to NRE redesignation)
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-18 (AG to HRG redesignation)
• Bylaw 2022-21 Traffic Control Bylaw amendment for Hamlet of Carseland
• Bylaw 2022-22 to revise Land Use Bylaw to remove CMRB
• Bylaw 2022-26 to revise MPC Bylaw

Council gave final approval to Bylaw 2022-10, redesignating a parcel from Agriculture General to Natural Resource Extraction/Processing District. Several other bylaws advanced, including a traffic control schedule amendment and removal of Calgary Metropolitan Region Board references from the Land Use Bylaw. Council also accepted the RCMP quarterly update and directed administration to schedule a meeting about policing hubs.

• Approved Bylaw 2022-10 redesignating Block 1, Plan 871 1027 from AG to NRE (carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2022-21 amending traffic control schedules A, B, C (carried unanimously)
• Approved Bylaw 2022-22 removing Section 2: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board from Land Use Bylaw (carried unanimously)
• Approved Bylaw 2022-26 revising Municipal Planning Commission and Subdivision Authority Bylaw (carried unanimously)
• Accepted Strathmore RCMP Quarter 1 Update as information
• Directed administration to schedule meeting with K Division about policing hubs
• Approved scheduling a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2022 for budget review
• Approved administration assisting councillors with up to 2 community town hall events per year

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially give first reading to Bylaw 2022-11, an update to the Municipal Development Plan, and Bylaw 2022-23, which would create a Public Presentation Committee. The agenda also includes several new business items, such as the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream, fire capital approvals, a local improvement plan for Redland water servicing, and various appointments. A closed session is scheduled for privileged information and a water servicing memorandum of understanding.

• Bylaw 2022-11 - Municipal Development Plan Update (first reading)
• Bylaw 2022-23 - Public Presentation Committee and draft terms of reference
• 2023 Fire Capital Committee Approvals – Budget 2023
• Redland Water Servicing Local Improvement Plan
• Appointment of Agricultural Fieldman

Council approved multiple fire capital purchases totaling over $1.4 million for 2023, including a BushBuggy, Super B Tender, SCBA, and other equipment for rural fire associations. It also gave first reading to a Municipal Development Plan amendment and created a new Public Presentation Committee. Several items were accepted as information or directed for further study.

• Approved $106,500 for Hussar Rural Fire Association BushBuggy (2023 operating budget)
• Approved $525,000 for Dalum Rural Fire Association Super B Tender (2023 operating budget)
• Approved $475,000 for Carseland Fire Hall tender (2023 capital budget)
• Approved $77,000 for new SCBA for Wheatland County Fire Services (2023 capital budget)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-11 (Municipal Development Plan amendment) and scheduled public hearing for Nov 1, 2022
• Approved all three readings of Bylaw 2022-23 creating the Public Presentation Committee
• Approved $100,000 placeholder for Wheatland West Fire Hall feasibility study (2023 operating budget)
• Approved $200,000 for Rosebud Martin Ave Stormwater Drainage project (2023 budget year)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit application (DP2022-173) and five subdivision applications (SD2022-002, SD2022-006, SD2022-007, SD2022-011, SD2022-013) at its September 13, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the August 23, 2022 minutes. No other planning matters are listed.

• DP2022-173: development permit for 1.62 ha parcel, Plan 1211438, Block 1, Lot 1, NW 1-25-22-W4M, with opposition letters attached
• SD2022-002: subdivision to create ±3.01 ha parcel with ±29.39 ha remainder, Plan 8677AP, Block 3, Lot 8, NW17-24-24-W4M
• SD2022-006: subdivision to create ±2.06 ha parcel with ±14.13 ha remainder, Plan 1612417, Block 1, Lot 1, NE 16-24-24-W4M
• SD2022-007: subdivision to create ±1.21 ha parcel with ±2.55 ha remainder, Plan 9210498, Lot 2, NW-29-24-24-W4M
• SD2022-011 and SD2022-013: subdivisions creating parcels of ±6.52 ha and ±2.16 ha respectively

The Municipal Planning Commission refused a development permit for a manufactured home (DP2022-173) after determining the dwelling was in poor condition and did not fit the area's aesthetics. The commission also approved five subdivision applications (SD2022-002, SD2022-006, SD2022-007, SD2022-011, SD2022-013) subject to conditions including road upgrades, cash-in-lieu of reserve, and easements. No other planning matters or closed session items were discussed.

• Refused DP2022-173 for a manufactured home due to poor condition and unsuitable aesthetics (carried)
• Approved SD2022-002 to create a 3.01 ha parcel with conditions including road approach and cash-in-lieu of reserve (carried)
• Approved SD2022-006 to create a 2.06 ha parcel with conditions including approach upgrades and cash-in-lieu of reserve (carried)
• Approved SD2022-007 to create a 1.21 ha parcel with conditions including road approach and cash-in-lieu of reserve (carried)
• Approved SD2022-011 to create a 6.52 ha parcel with conditions including easements and road acquisition agreement (carried)
• Approved SD2022-013 to create a 2.16 ha parcel with conditions including road upgrade and easements (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a review of the Community Aggregate Payment Levy, a draft library funding policy, and a resolution on surface rights advocacy. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, councillor and department reports, and a closed session for the CAO evaluation process.

• Community Aggregate Payment Levy review and historical revenue
• Recreation Policy 14.5 - Library Funding draft
• RMA Resolution on Surface Rights Advocacy
• Joint Use and Planning Agreements discussion
• Closed session: CAO Evaluation Process (FOIP Sec. 17)

Council approved a new Recreation Policy 14.5 on library funding, directing annual contributions to libraries in the County. It also directed Administration to draft a proposal for a governance and operations review of the Wheatland Regional Corporation, and to prepare Joint Use and Planning Agreements with Golden Hills and Christ the Redeemer School Divisions. Several reports and routine resolutions were accepted, and a closed session was held on litigation.

• Approved Recreation Policy 14.5 - Library Funding (carried)
• Directed Administration to draft proposal for Wheatland Regional Corporation governance review (carried)
• Directed Administration to prepare Joint Use Planning Agreement with Golden Hills School Division (carried)
• Directed Administration to review requirement for Joint Use Agreement with Christ the Redeemer School Division (carried)
• Authorized Reeve and CAO to sign MOU for $1,750 annual contribution to Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (carried)
• Directed Administration to review Bylaw 2018-05 on Community Aggregate Payment Levy (carried)
• Directed Administration to schedule dinner with Town of Strathmore Council (carried)
• Directed Administration to bring legal counsel to next meeting regarding litigation (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider four development permit applications and one subdivision application. Items include a dwelling addition, campground expansion, fence height variance, a home-based roofing business, and a land split. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.

• DP2022-164: Addition to dwelling in Rural Business District, 3.99 ha parcel
• DP2022-165: Add 8 visitor camping sites to existing campground, 31.38 ha
• DP2022-169: Variance to maximum fence height in Cheadle, 0.24 ha
• DP2022-170: Home Based Business Type 2 roofing business in Cheadle, 0.41 ha
• SD2022-005: Subdivision creating ±3.59 ha parcel with ±61.11 ha remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permits and one subdivision application. DP2022-164 for a dwelling addition in the Rural Business District was approved with conditions. DP2022-169 for a fence height variance in Cheadle was approved. DP2022-170 for a home-based roofing business in Cheadle was approved as a Type 2 business. Subdivision SD2022-005 to create a 3.59-hectare parcel was approved with conditions. DP2022-165 for campground sites was withdrawn before the meeting.

• Approved DP2022-164 for dwelling addition in Rural Business District (carried)
• Approved DP2022-169 for fence height variance to 1.83 m in Cheadle (carried)
• Approved DP2022-170 for Home-Based Business Type 2 roofing business in Cheadle (carried)
• Approved subdivision SD2022-005 to create a 3.59-hectare parcel (carried)
• DP2022-165 for 8 visitor camping sites withdrawn before meeting

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council meets August 16, 2022, to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will hold first readings for a land redesignation bylaw (Agriculture General to Natural Resource Extraction) and a utility rate adjustment bylaw, and discuss a speed limit change request for the Hamlet of Carseland. The agenda also includes updates on the Eagle Lake RV Resort lease, a parking proposal for Glenrose Reservoir, and various reports. Closed session items include the CAO performance review and broadband matters.

• First reading of Bylaw 2022-10, land redesignation from Agriculture General to Natural Resource Extraction
• Bylaw 2022-20, Master Schedule of Fees – Utility Rate Adjustments
• Speed limit change request for Hamlet of Carseland
• Eagle Lake RV Resort lease update
• Glenrose Reservoir parking proposal

Council authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign a broadband infrastructure agreement with Shaw Cable Systems G.P., with funding not to exceed $2,625,000 in 2023 and 2024. They also gave final reading to Bylaw 2022-20, which adjusts utility rates, including a 15% water/wastewater increase in the first year. Several development permits were approved, and one shed variance was refused.

• Authorized signing Shaw broadband agreement, up to $2,625,000 (CM-2022-08-22)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2022-20, utility rate adjustments (CM-2022-08-25)
• Approved DP 2022-151 for dwelling and landscape border variances (CM-2022-08-33)
• Approved DP 2022-156 for community outdoor rink (CM-2022-08-34)
• Approved DP 2022-157 for dwelling variances (CM-2022-08-35)
• Refused DP 2022-157 for shed variances (CM-2022-08-36)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Strathmore Handi-bus (CM-2022-08-29)
• Approved $3,300 contribution to Christmas Hamper Society (CM-2022-08-30)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications and one subdivision application at its July 12, 2022 meeting. The permits include a manufactured home, a sign variance, a shed variance, a secondary residence, and a chicken coop variance. The subdivision application seeks to split a lot into two parcels. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• DP2022-110: Manufactured dwelling on 2.74 hectares (5.53 acres) at Plan 1010262; Block 1; Lot 1, NE 16-22-25-W4M
• DP2022-118: Vehicle sign variance from prohibited signs section 7.18.5(h) at NE 7-24-24-W4M
• DP2022-124: Variance for existing shed at Plan 9812270; Block 3, NE 23-25-20-W4M
• DP2022-140: Accessory dwelling (secondary residence) at Plan 1612139; Block 1; Lot 4, NW 19-23-24-W4M
• SD2022-010: Subdivision to create two parcels of ±2.02 hectares each with ±3.32 hectare remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission tabled a decision on DP2022-110 for a manufactured dwelling, requiring a structural engineer's report before approval. It approved several other development permits, including a vehicle sign variance, shed variance, accessory dwelling, and chicken coop variance, and approved a subdivision. The commission also asked Council to consider highway intersection upgrades.

• Tabled DP2022-110 (manufactured dwelling) pending structural inspection report (carried)
• Approved DP2022-118 vehicle sign variance with 1-year term (carried)
• Approved DP2022-124 variance for existing shed (carried)
• Approved DP2022-140 accessory dwelling (secondary residence) (carried)
• Approved DP2022-147 variance for existing chicken coop (carried)
• Approved SD2022-010 subdivision creating two parcels (carried)
• Requested Council to add Highway 1/Range Road 270 intersection upgrades to future meeting (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board approved several recommendations, including a $12,500 budget request for 2023 to purchase two 4-H steers and one lamb from local sales, and directed administration to explore donating these purchases to the food bank. The board also accepted various reports and correspondence as information, and directed administration to invite Phyto Organix to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended $12,500 for 2023 ASB budget to buy two 4-H steers and one lamb (carried)
• Directed administration to explore making 4-H purchases a food bank donation (carried)
• Accepted Pesticide Container Recycling update as information (carried)
• Accepted 2022 ASB resolution responses and grading summary as information (carried)
• Accepted ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee Strategic Plan as information (carried)
• Directed administration to approach Phyto Organix for a future presentation (carried)
• Accepted Manager of Agriculture and Environment report as information (carried)
• Accepted correspondence lists as information (carried)

Regular Council

Council voted 4-2 to send a letter to the Wheatland Regional Partnership (WRP) clarifying its commitment and deferring attendance at future meetings until outstanding legal matters with the Village of Rockyford and Village of Standard are addressed. A motion to continue attending WRP meetings was defeated 2-4. Council also approved several administrative items, including fire radio upgrades, AV equipment funding, and a road closure bylaw.

• Approved letter to WRP deferring attendance until legal matters resolved (4-2)
• Defeated motion to continue attending WRP meetings (2-4)
• Approved change order 1 for Fire 5 upgrades not to exceed $18,400.94
• Approved change order 2 for Fire 1 upgrades not to exceed $12,452.32
• Approved $78,058.26 from Fire Capital Reserve for Hammer Hill Radio Tower project
• Approved additional $60,000.00 for Council Chambers and ECC AV equipment refresh
• Approved Bylaw 2022-12 (Road Closure) to be forwarded to Minister of Transportation
• Approved annexation agreement with Village of Hussar for former school lands

Special Meeting

The special meeting consisted entirely of a closed session (in camera) to discuss SAGE Analytics under FOIP advice-from-officials provisions. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only resolutions were to enter and exit the closed session, both carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:46 P.M.

• Entered closed session to discuss SAGE Analytics (carried)
• Exited closed session (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting on June 21, 2022, to hold a public hearing and consider readings for a land redesignation bylaw, and to consider third reading of a new fee schedule bylaw. They will also discuss a tax penalty bylaw, a project deferral, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 2022-06, redesignating land from Agricultural General to Direct Control District (DC-23)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2022-16, Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw
• Readings of Bylaw 2022-17, regarding tax penalties and auto payment options
• Discussion of TWP 224 Double Seal Coat project deferral
• Discussion of planning policy amendments for PSDS and groundwater assessment

Council gave final approval to Bylaw 2022-06, redesignating 59.29 hectares (146.63 acres) from Agricultural General to Direct Control District, with an amendment moving solar panels, ground mounts, and towers to discretionary use. Council also passed the Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw and the Penalty, TIPP, and APWO Bylaw. Several administrative items were approved, including a strategic plan, planning policy amendments, and a project deferral.

• Approved Bylaw 2022-06 land redesignation to DC-23 with solar panels, ground mounts, towers as discretionary (CM-2022-06-53, 54)
• Defeated amendment to make all permitted uses discretionary (CM-2022-06-51)
• Approved Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw #2022-16 with effective Sept 1, 2022 (CM-2022-06-55)
• Gave third reading to Penalty, TIPP, APWO Bylaw #2022-17 (CM-2022-06-59)
• Accepted Deputy Reeve Klassen's resignation from Wheatland Housing Management Body (CM-2022-06-60)
• Approved County Strategic Plan 2022-2025 (CM-2022-06-70)
• Approved deferral of TWP 224 Double Seal Coat project to 2023 (CM-2022-06-72)
• Directed ceasing Muirfield RV Lot rental storage operations by Sept 30, 2022 (CM-2022-06-73)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permit applications: a variance for existing buildings at DP2022-090, variances for a garage and shed at DP2022-107, and a medium industrial manufacturing facility at DP2021-235. All approvals were carried unanimously. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2022-090 for 5 existing buildings with one variance (carried)
• Approved DP2022-107 for 2 existing buildings with variances (carried)
• Approved DP2021-235 for medium industrial manufacturing facility (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Wheatland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of items including the 2022-2025 strategic plan, utility rate strategy, elected officials remuneration policy, business licensing, and several development-related policies. The meeting is open to the public and also accessible via teleconference.

• Discussion of the 2022-2025 Council and County Strategic Plan
• Utility Rate Strategy and consolidated utility subsidy review
• Policy 5.1.1 – Elected Officials Remuneration
• Proposed amendment to subdivision application requirements (PSDS and groundwater assessments)
• External parties constructing roads to County standards

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially give readings to two bylaws: one amending the Motor Transport Bylaw schedule and another updating the Master Schedule of Fees. Council will also hear departmental reports, consider a request to waive a late filing penalty for the TIPP program, and review a capital project for Range Road 245. Several items are for information or ratification, including a letter of support for a flood mitigation project in Drumheller.

• Bylaw 2022-15 - Motor Transport Bylaw Schedule Amendment
• Bylaw 2022-16 - Master Schedule of Fees
• Request to waive late filing penalty to join TIPP
• Range Road 245 MRO Capital Project
• Ratify letter of support for Town of Drumheller flood mitigation project

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2022-15 amending the Motor Transport Bylaw schedule. After two failed attempts, first reading of the Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw 2022-16 passed with a $100 backyard hen fee, but third reading was not held because the motion was not unanimous. Council also approved several operational items, including a $120,000 capital increase for road oil on Range Road 245 and a development permit for a semi-detached dwelling.

• Approved Bylaw 2022-15 Motor Transport Bylaw Schedule Amendment (final reading)
• Defeated first reading of Bylaw 2022-16 with $75 backyard hen fee
• Defeated first reading of Bylaw 2022-16 with $150 backyard hen fee
• Carried first reading of Bylaw 2022-16 with $100 backyard hen fee
• Carried second reading of Bylaw 2022-16, but third reading not held (not unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 capital increase for Range Road 245 road oil (CM-2022-06-36)
• Approved DP 2022-100 for semi-detached dwelling with variances (CM-2022-06-34)
• Approved $50,000 for Phase 2 Environmental Assessment (CM-2022-06-42)

Regular Council

Council approved the 2022 Community Enhancement Grant funding of $495,469.46, funded from the Community Enhancement Reserve, and adopted the Community Enhancement Regional Board Terms of Reference for 2023. Council also directed administration to proceed with a County-owned infrastructure project at Redland, including a debenture and community engagement. A motion to send a demand letter to the Villages of Rockyford and Standard was carried 5-2.

• Approved $495,469.46 for 2022 Community Enhancement Grants (carried)
• Approved Community Enhancement Regional Board Terms of Reference for 2023 (carried)
• Directed administration to proceed with Redland infrastructure project and debenture (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-06 for land redesignation to DC-23 (carried)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2022-06 on June 21, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $46,050.00 in library funding from Library Reserve (carried)
• Directed legal counsel to send demand letter to Villages of Rockyford and Standard (5-2)
• Approved Rosebud Community Tree Planting Concept Plan (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications, including variances for existing sheds, a new garage near a body of water, and signage at Origin Business Park, as well as three subdivision applications to create new parcels. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. All items are for decision or discussion.

• DP2022-029: Variance request for existing shed, Namaka (0.19 ha)
• DP2022-056: New garage with variance to body of water (64.35 ha)
• DP2022-058: Multiple freestanding and fascia signs, Origin Business Park (2.02 ha)
• SD2019-003: Subdivision to create ±0.87 ha parcel, SW 3-24-25-W4M
• SD2022-001 and SD2022-003: Subdivisions to create ±2.02 ha parcels

The Municipal Planning Commission approved all five development permit applications, including variances for sheds, a garage, signage, and a dwelling conversion, and all three subdivision applications, each subject to conditions. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved DP2022-029 variance for existing shed in Namaka (carried)
• Approved DP2022-056 variance for new garage near lake (carried)
• Approved DP2022-058 signage permit for truck stop (carried)
• Approved DP2022-072 variance for existing shed (carried)
• Approved DP2022-073 accessory building to dwelling with variances (carried)
• Approved SD2019-003 subdivision with conditions including cash-in-lieu of reserve (carried)
• Approved SD2022-001 subdivision (carried)
• Approved SD2022-003 subdivision (carried)

Regular Council

Council denied Lynx Energy's request to reverse penalties, approved first reading of a road closure bylaw, and passed a new noise bylaw. They also authorized the Reeve to sign the revised Marigold Library Agreement and the Wheatland Regional Emergency Partnership Agreement with amendments.

• Denied Lynx Energy request to reverse penalties (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-12 for road closure (carried)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2022-12 on July 5, 2022 (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2022-13 Noise Bylaw (carried unanimously)
• Authorized Reeve to sign revised Marigold Library Agreement (carried)
• Authorized Reeve to sign Wheatland Regional Emergency Partnership Agreement with amendments (carried)
• Appointed Mary Marshman as member-at-large for Drumheller Area Health Foundation (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Development Permit process for High Eagle Campground (carried)

Regular Council

Council will review second and third readings for Bylaw 2021-34 regarding land use amendments. The meeting includes presentations from the RCMP and discussions on dust control service levels, hamlet funding, and agricultural support.

• Bylaw 2021-34: Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2016-01 (Second and Third Reading)
• RCMP Update from S/Sgt. Mark Wielgosz, Strathmore Detachment
• Introduction by Sgt. Gavin Bowles, Gleichen Detachment
• Hamlet Community Facilities Funding Grant Program discussion
• Dust Control Program Service Levels and Costing review

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2021-34, amending the Land Use Bylaw to allow backyard hens and beehives as discretionary uses in certain districts. Council also approved several board appointments, community facility grants, and directed administration on various actions. A motion to make public the findings of an investigation against Councillor Koester was defeated.

• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 2021-34 amending Land Use Bylaw 2016-01 (carried)
• Defeated motion to bring out of camera the official complaint against Councillor Koester (3-4)
• Defeated motion to make public the findings of the investigation (3-4)
• Carried motion to direct administration to bring forward options for facilitator training for council (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Laursen to WADEMSA and Councillor Ikert as alternate (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Laprise to WFCSS and Deputy Reeve Klassen as alternate (carried)
• Approved $27,160 to Gleichen and District Community Association and $98,908 to Carseland and District Community Association and Agricultural Society (carried)
• Authorized Reeve to sign joint letter to Minister Mclver (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permits for cannabis stores in Gleichen, Origin Business Park, and Cluny, plus a liquor store permit and an accessory dwelling permit, all with conditions. A temporary sign permit was also approved. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2022-001 cannabis store in Gleichen (carried)
• Approved DP2022-040 liquor store in Origin Business Park (carried)
• Approved DP2022-041 cannabis store in Origin Business Park (carried)
• Approved DP2022-047 cannabis store in Cluny (carried)
• Approved DP2022-053 accessory dwelling in Carseland (carried)
• Approved DP2022-058 temporary signs in Origin Business Park, expiring May 10, 2022 (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board meets to hear three scheduled presentations: Loop Resources on its program, the Farm Safety Centre on a funding request, and the J. Laslo Legacy Award for environmental stewardship. The board will also discuss an Alberta Transportation spot spraying agreement, a CleanFarms services agreement amendment, and the 2021 Agriculture and Environment Program update. Routine items include adoption of minutes, reports, and correspondence.

• 9:30 a.m. presentation by Scott Judson, Loop Resources
• 10:00 a.m. presentation by Jordan Jensen, Farm Safety Centre, including funding request
• 11:00 a.m. J. Laslo Legacy Award presentation to Treacy - Indian Springs Land and Cattle
• Alberta Transportation Spot Spraying Agreement discussion
• CleanFarms Services Agreement Amendment discussion

The Agricultural Service Board approved funding the Farm Safety Centre in the budgeted amount of $5,000 and hosting a Sustainable Farm Family Rural Health Initiative. The board also approved a spot spraying agreement with Alberta Transportation, ratified a CleanFarms Services Agreement amendment, and directed administration to explore a meeting with oil and gas associations regarding land surface leases.

• Approved $5,000 funding for Farm Safety Centre and hosting Sustainable Farm Family Rural Health Initiative (carried)
• Approved Municipality Access and Work Agreement with Alberta Transportation for spot spraying weeds in Highway #1 right of way, April 25, 2022 to Dec 31, 2023 (carried)
• Ratified CleanFarms Services Amending Agreement #1, extending services agreement to Aug 31, 2023 (carried)
• Approved letter to Spencer Hilton, Wheatland and Area Surface Rights Society Chair (carried)
• Directed administration to explore and schedule meeting with CAPP and EPAC to discuss land surface lease concerns (carried)
• Directed administration to revise a resolution on landowner concerns, have it reviewed by legal, and bring to County Council (carried)
• Approved sharing LOOP on County media platform (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Agriculture and Environment Program Update Publication as information (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to review the 2022 final operating and capital budget, receive the 2021 audited financial statements, and consider approval of the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw. The agenda also includes updates from the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society and reports from council members and departments.

• 2022 Final Operating and Capital Budget presentation
• 2021 Audited Financial Statement approval
• 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-07 approval
• Temporary WID construction easements within NE 23 and NW 24-26-24-4
• Nuisance and Unsightly Property Bylaw 2021-18 discussion

Council approved the 2022-2024 Final Operating Budget with amendments reducing property taxes by $564,432 and offsetting transfers to reserves (4-3). The 2022-2026 Capital Budget was also approved. Council upheld a Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Koester and imposed sanctions, including a written apology. The Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-07 received all three readings.

• Approved 2022-2024 Operating Budget with $564,432 tax reduction (4-3)
• Approved 2022-2026 Capital Budget (carried)
• Upheld Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Koester (5-2)
• Sanctioned Councillor Koester to provide written apology (6-1)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-07 (all readings carried)
• Approved temporary WID construction easements (carried)
• Approved 2022 Pay Grid amendments (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider second/third reading of Bylaw 2021-31 (land redesignation from Agricultural General to Country Residential) and Bylaw 2021-34 (amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2016-01, including backyard hens and beekeeping). Council will also discuss new business items such as housing, tax revenue review, a bylaw enforcement agreement with the Village of Hussar, and a Clean Energy Improvement Program. Several items are scheduled for closed session under FOIP exceptions.

• Bylaw 2021-31: Land redesignation AG to CR (public hearing, second/third reading)
• Bylaw 2021-34: Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2016-01, including backyard hens and beekeeping
• 2022 Municipal Tax Revenue Review and Tax Levy Summary
• Agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services to Village of Hussar
• Access Road Maintenance Agreement for WRC Bulk Water Fill Station

Council gave final readings to Bylaw 2021-31, redesignating 1.21 hectares from Agricultural General to Country Residential District. A separate bylaw (2021-34) amending the Land Use Bylaw was defeated at second reading, then later reconsidered and scheduled for the April 5 meeting. Council also authorized legal expenditures for a court injunction on a property and denied a request from Logic Energy Ltd.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-31 redesignating 1.21 ha from AG to Country Residential (final reading)
• Defeated Bylaw 2021-34 (Land Use Bylaw amendments) at second reading
• Reconsidered Bylaw 2021-34 and scheduled it for April 5 meeting
• Authorized legal expenditures for court injunction on SW 7-25-24-W4M
• Denied Logic Energy Ltd. request from March 16 letter
• Approved organizational chart changes (seasonal employee and Planning & Development)
• Approved agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services to Village of Hussar
• Accepted Community Benefits Agreement from Wheatland Wind Project Ltd.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider six development permit applications, including a 13.3-megawatt solar facility, a variance for an existing shed, an accessory dwelling with a variance, a home-based business, a second residence, and a variance for a shed and grain bins. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No subdivision applications or other planning matters are listed.

• DP2022-002: 13.3 MW solar facility on 65 ha (160 acres) in SE-31-22-22-W4M
• DP2022-008: Variance for existing shed in Speargrass (Plan 0311146, Block 2, Lot 3)
• DP2022-015: Accessory dwelling with variance on 1.21 ha (3 acres)
• DP2022-017: Home-based business (small equipment repair shop) on 1.21 ha (2.99 acres)
• DP2022-020: Variance for existing shed and grain bins on 64 ha (157.63 acres)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved six development permits, including a 13.3-megawatt solar facility, a variance for an existing shed, an accessory dwelling with a variance, a home-based business, a second residence, and a variance for existing buildings. All applications were approved as recommended, with conditions attached to each permit. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed.

• Approved DP2022-002 for 13.3 MW solar facility (carried)
• Approved DP2022-008 for shed variance (carried)
• Approved DP2022-015 for accessory dwelling with variance (carried)
• Approved DP2022-017 for home-based business (carried)
• Approved DP2022-019 for accessory dwelling (carried)
• Approved DP2022-020 for variance for shed and grain bins (carried)

Regular Council

Council approved a 10-year lease with the Lakes of Muirfield Homeowners Association for an RV storage site, and directed administration to draft the lease. Several reports were accepted as information, and a number of actions were taken in closed session, including appointing new representatives to the Wheatland Housing Management Body and initiating an independent investigation into a complaint against a councillor.

• Approved 10-year RV storage lease for Lakes of Muirfield (carried)
• Accepted February 2022 Reeve's, Deputy Reeve's, and division reports (carried)
• Accepted Councillor Ikert's resignation from Wheatland Housing Management Body (carried)
• Approved amendments to Human Resources Policy 6.2.4 – Hours of Work / Rest (carried)
• Approved Donation Policy 2.8 as amended (carried)
• Directed administration to update Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring municipalities (carried)
• Directed administration to invoice Alberta Transportation for Highway 840 curve assessment costs (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Laursen as representative to Wheatland Housing Management Body (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially give first reading to several bylaws, including a land redesignation from agricultural to country residential, amendments to the land use bylaw, a traffic control schedule amendment, and a revised code of conduct bylaw. The agenda also includes presentations, new business items such as RCMP updates and waterworks annual reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.

• First reading of Bylaw 2021-31: Land redesignation from Agricultural General to Country Residential
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-34: Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2016-01
• Bylaw 2022-04: Traffic Control Bylaw schedule amendment for Barstow St. in Carseland
• Bylaw 2022-05: Revised Code of Conduct Bylaw
• Closed session items include Eagle Lake RV Resort and development matters

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider two subdivision applications and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items beyond these subdivision proposals and routine procedural matters.

• SD2021-017: create ±2.02 ha parcel with ±2.23 ha remainder, SE-9-25-26-W4M
• SD2021-020: create ±2.28 ha parcel with ±58.76 ha remainder, NE 33-22-26-W4M
• Adoption of minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two subdivision applications, SD2021-017 and SD2021-020, each subject to a list of conditions including tax payments, municipal reserve cash-in-lieu, and easement agreements. No development permits or other planning matters were discussed. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Approved subdivision SD2021-017 (SE-9-25-26-W4M) to create a 2.02 ha parcel, subject to conditions including $22,050 cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve (carried)
• Approved subdivision SD2021-020 (NE 33-22-26-W4M) to create a 2.28 ha parcel, subject to conditions including cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve at $8,000/acre (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved the January 18, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council is meeting to discuss a traffic control bylaw amendment, receive a presentation from STARS, and handle routine reports and correspondence. The agenda includes several closed-session items on development, land, and surface rights matters. Most items are for discussion or information, with no major decisions listed on the public agenda.

• Bylaw 2022-02 Traffic Control Bylaw Schedule Amendment
• STARS update presentation by Glenda Farnden
• Credit request for July-December 2021 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program
• Village and Town of Strathmore cost sharing methodology
• Closed session: development matter, land matter, surface rights resolution

Council rescinded a prior resolution on ensuring landowners remain whole in oil and gas contracts, based on legal advice, and directed the Reeve to communicate this decision. They also approved several administrative items, including a capital budget increase for an ASB vehicle and a contract renewal for safety code services.

• Rescinded resolution CM-2022-01-08 on oil and gas landowner contracts
• Approved capital budget increase to $58,000 for ASB vehicle
• Renewed safety code services contract with Park Enterprises Ltd. for two years
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Bylaw 2022-02 (Traffic Control Bylaw amendment)
• Directed administration to review Noise Bylaw 2012-79
• Approved write-off of $5,250 CVIP invoices for Strathmore Handi-Bus
• Endorsed Reeve Link for FCM District 2 committee nomination
• Approved amendment to Agriculture and Environment Policy 3.3.4

Special Meeting

This agenda for the Wheatland County, AB special meeting on 2022-01-24 is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software.

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board held a special meeting on January 24, 2022, and voted to rescind resolution ASB-22-01-09 based on legal advice. The board also directed administration to seek Council's direction on future efforts related to the surface rights matter, and instructed the ASB Chair to communicate the rescission to the Wheatland Area Surface Rights Society. All decisions were made in closed session and carried unanimously.

• Rescinded resolution ASB-22-01-09 (carried)
• Directed administration to obtain Council's direction on future surface rights efforts (carried)
• Directed ASB Chair to communicate rescission to Wheatland Area Surface Rights Society (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider three development permit applications: a variance for ground-mounted solar panels, a municipal gravel stockpile site, and signage requiring a permit. No subdivision applications are on the agenda. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and may enter closed session.

• DP2021-214: Variance to setback of road right of way for ground-mounted solar panels, NE 8-26-18-W4M, 64.75 hectares
• DP2021-219: Municipal gravel stockpile site, SE 3-27-21-W4M, 1.16 hectares
• DP2021-236: Signs requiring development permit (1 freestanding, 3 fascia), Plan 101 1307, Block 1, Lot 2, N 7-24-26-W4M, 2.02 hectares
• Adoption of unapproved minutes from December 14, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permits: a variance for ground-mounted solar panels near a road right-of-way, a municipal gravel stockpile site, and a freestanding sign with three fascia signs. No subdivision applications or other planning matters were discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 a.m.

• Approved DP2021-214 for solar panels with setback variance to 13.72 m from Range Road 184 (carried)
• Approved DP2021-219 for municipal gravel stockpile site (carried)
• Approved DP2021-236 for 1 freestanding and 3 fascia signs (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a surface rights resolution and a farm family award nomination, plus new items such as an inter-local weed inspection agreement, environmental stewardship awards, a shelterbelt program, and an agriculture and environment policy review. Reports from the chair, manager, and agricultural services officer will also be presented. The agenda includes several attachments with details, but no decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Wheatland County Surface Rights Resolution
• 2022 BMO Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award Nomination
• Inter-Local Municipal Agreement for Weed Inspection
• 2022 Environmental Stewardship Awards
• Agriculture and Environment Policy Review

The Agricultural Service Board approved submitting the 'Ensuring Landowners Remain Whole in Contractual Agreements with Oil and Gas Companies' resolution to the 2022 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference as an emergent resolution, with amendments recommended by legal counsel. The board also approved the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Awards recipients, a three-year weed inspection agreement with three villages, and the 2022 Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer Seedling Program application form. Additionally, it recommended to Council an amendment to the Agriculture and Environment Policy Section 3 and approved a review of Bylaw 2019-29.

• Approved submission of surface rights resolution to provincial conference (carried)
• Approved 2022 Environmental Stewardship Awards recipients (carried)
• Approved 3-year weed inspection agreement with Standard, Rockyford, and Hussar (carried)
• Approved 2022 Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer Seedling Program application form (carried)
• Recommended to Council amendment to Agriculture and Environment Policy Section 3 (carried)
• Approved review of Agricultural Service Board Bylaw 2019-29 (carried)
• Approved inviting Loop Resource for future presentation (carried)
• Approved BMO Farm Family Award nomination for Konschuh family (carried)

Regular Council

Council approved submitting the 'Ensuring Landowners Remain Whole in Contractual Agreements with Oil and Gas Companies' resolution to the RMA 2022 District 2 Spring General Meeting, with amendments adding 'allegedly' to three paragraphs. Council also directed administration to draft a funding model methodology for agreements with the Town of Strathmore and Villages of Hussar, Rockyford, and Standard, and authorized signing a three-year Village Infrastructure Funding Agreement with those villages.

• Approved submission of oil and gas landowner resolution to RMA Spring General Meeting (CM-2022-01-08)
• Approved speed limit amendment for Township Road 232 to 80 km/h (CM-2022-01-09)
• Authorized signing of Village Infrastructure Funding Agreement with Hussar, Rockyford, and Standard (CM-2022-01-30)
• Directed administration to draft funding model methodology for Strathmore and villages (CM-2022-01-29)
• Authorized Reeve and CAO to sign Digital Economy Program MOU (CM-2022-01-21)
• Approved $600 sponsorship for Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (CM-2022-01-23)
• Directed administration to request letter of support from Town of Strathmore for CMRB removal (CM-2022-01-25)
• Directed administration to schedule meeting with Minister McIver at Spring RMA Conference (CM-2022-01-24)