Saddle Hills County public meetings in 2021
47 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2021-12-16 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is reviewing a funding request from the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association. The meeting also includes a presentation by Liisa Jeffrey regarding association activities and information regarding Veterinary Services Incorporated.
- Peace Country Beef and Forage Association funding request discussion
- Delegation by Liisa Jeffrey, PCBFA Executive Director
- Veterinary Services Incorporated (V.S.I.) program update
- Agricultural Coordinator report on seasonal programs and capital projects
2021-12-14 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will hold its regular meeting on December 14, 2021, to consider the 2022 interim budget, approve previous minutes, hear delegations, and discuss business arising from prior meetings. Key items include a proposed $3.5 million agricultural services building, fire hall upgrades, water bottle fill services, and variance requests from Kelt Exploration and NorthRiver Midstream. The meeting also includes several closed sessions for legal and personnel matters.
- 2022 interim budget approval consideration
- Bylaw 404-2021 Council, Board and Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw
- Bylaw 402-2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment
- Fire Halls (Blueberry, Happy Valley, Ksituan) upgrades
- Setback variance request from Kelt Exploration Ltd. and pipeline variance from NorthRiver Midstream Inc.
2021-11-30 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes, hear a public hearing on Bylaw 402-2021 to allow cannabis sales as a discretionary use in the Rural Commercial district, and discuss several operational items including a potential road closure, firefighter remuneration, and a natural gas leak evacuation. The agenda also includes closed-session items on a utility invoice reduction, a land lease, Woking School, and Canadian Fiber Optics.
- Public hearing at 11:00 a.m. for Bylaw 402-2021, amending Land Use Bylaw 324-2018 to add cannabis sales as a discretionary use in Rural Commercial (RC) district
- Bylaw 404-2021 Council, Board and Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw (business arising)
- Potential closure of Spirit River Fish and Wildlife Office
- Road Plan 1896 Closure
- Volunteer Firefighter/Medical First Responder Remuneration and End-of-Year Expression of Gratitude
2021-11-29 Capital Budget Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2022-2027 interim capital budget, which includes numerous capital projects and purchases. The agenda includes several requests for decision on specific items such as road upgrades, water meter replacements, and facility improvements. Council will provide direction on these items, and the final budget will be presented at a future meeting.
- Road Upgrade - Range Road 73 from Township Road 782 to Township Road 775 ($1,800,000)
- Road Upgrade - Township Road 811 from Highway 725 to Range Road 91 (4kms) ($1,430,000)
- Rural Waterline (2022) ($2,500,000)
- Replacement of Water Meters in the Hamlet of Woking ($50,000)
- Request for Vehicles for 2022 Budget ($754,000)
2021-11-19 Operating Budget Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a community health nurse/nurse practitioner initiative, a self-directed home support program, a water cistern subsidy program, staffing additions, and the 2022-2025 interim operating budget. The agenda includes reports and requests for decision, but no public hearings or delegations are listed.
- 2022-2025 Interim Operating Budget (RFD, pages 27-60)
- Community Health Nurse / Nurse Practitioner research report
- Self-Directed Home Support Program (RFD, pages 19-20)
- Water Cistern Subsidy Program (RFD, pages 21-26)
- Staffing additions
2021-11-09 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive the CAO report, and hear delegations. A public hearing is scheduled for Bylaw 399-2021, a road closure bylaw. Council will also discuss a Land Use Bylaw amendment, a road network addition, and several funding requests.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 399-2021 Road Closure Bylaw at 1:00 p.m.
- Land Use Bylaw 324-2018 amendment discussion
- Request to add 1/2 mile of Township Road 790 to the road network
- Application for Alberta Transportation's 2022 Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP)
- Funding requests from Grande Prairie & District Victim Services and Central Peace Health Complex Auxiliary Club
2021-11-08 Grant Program Budget Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to review and decide on four 2022 grant programs: Community Signs, Cemetery Maintenance, Operating, and Capital. The agenda includes reviewing applications and approving funding amounts from the 2022 Operating Budget. The meeting is primarily a decision-making session for these grants.
- 2022 Community Signs Grant Program: 3 applications totaling $69,573.00, including Bay Tree Community Park Association ($26,491.50), Fourth Creek Community Association ($16,590.00), and Gordondale Community Club ($26,491.50)
- 2022 Cemetery Grant Program: 14 applications, each requesting $500.00, totaling $7,500.00
- 2022 Operating Grant Program: applications reviewed (pages 75-343)
- 2022 Capital Grant Program: applications reviewed (pages 345-602)
2021-10-12 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 400-2021, the Bonanza Area Structure Plan, and consider several other items including land use bylaw amendments, a master rates bylaw, road use agreement policy, pipeline variance requests, and a water project presentation. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and the Chief Administrative Officer's report.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 400-2021 Bonanza Area Structure Plan at 11:00 a.m.
- Land Use Bylaw 324-2018 amendment
- Bylaw 401-2021 Master Rates
- Policy PW 03 Road Use Agreement Review
- Variance requests for pipeline crossings from Grizzly Resources Ltd. and Signalta Resources Ltd.
2021-09-28 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the Bonanza Area Structure Plan, replacement timing and standardization of fire apparatus, and a potential amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. They will also hear delegations from STARS Foundation and the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association, and discuss policies on employee compensation and payments to council members.
- Bonanza Area Structure Plan
- Replacement Timing and Standardization of Fire Apparatus
- Road Closure Bylaw 399-2021 / Lease 02-L-21 (Smith, K & K)
- Proposed Battery Site for Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- Bylaw 398-2021 Establish a Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
2021-09-16 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive the Agricultural Coordinator's report, and hear delegations from a Government of Alberta wildlife biologist and the Alberta Trappers Association. Old business includes the On-Farm Climate Action Plan call for proposals and a rural mental health project. The board will also review Policy AG 06 on coyote control devices and toxicants.
- Delegation from Mike Russell, Government of Alberta Area Wildlife Biologist at 6:00 pm
- Delegation from Ross Hinter, Alberta Trappers Association at 6:30 pm
- Review of Policy AG 06 - Coyote Control Devices and Toxicants
- On-Farm Climate Action Plan Call for Proposal
- Rural Mental Health Project
2021-09-14 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications: a 190 HP compressor for Insignia Energy Ltd., a self-contained recreational trailer for Gerald Richard, and a 12x20 shed. The commission will also adopt minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting. All items are routine development decisions.
- Development Permit 26-DP-21: 190 HP compressor by Insignia Energy Ltd. on LSD 13 of 09-76-10-W6 (Crown Land zone)
- Development Permit 27-DP-21: Self-contained recreational trailer by Gerald Richard on NE 01-79-08-W6 (Agriculture zone)
- Development Permit 28-DP-21: 12x20 shed (details in agenda)
- Adoption of minutes from August 24, 2021 MPC meeting
2021-09-14 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive the CAO report, and decide on several items including Bylaw 396-2021 Master Rates, a Land Use Bylaw amendment, setback variances for energy companies, and project funding for Doe River slide repair. The agenda also includes a closed session on ATCO Power and a request to declare an agricultural disaster.
- Bylaw 396-2021 Master Rates
- Land Use Bylaw 324-2018 Amendment
- Setback variance requests for Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (Township Road 782) and Rising Star Resources Ltd. (Township Road 790)
- Project funding for Doe River Slide Repair
- Declaration of Agricultural Disaster
2021-09-01 Special Council Meeting - Bonanza Area Structure Plan
Saddle Hills County Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: the draft Bonanza Area Structure Plan (ASP) and a setback variance request from Rising Star Resources Ltd. on Township Road 793. The ASP, prepared by ISL Engineering, outlines future land use for the Bonanza area and includes a recommendation to hold a public open house. The setback variance request is also on the agenda for decision.
- Draft Bonanza Area Structure Plan (ASP) covering 118.1 km², with land use concepts for agriculture, residential, commercial, industrial, and natural areas
- Recommendation to hold a public open house at the Bonanza Community Hall to present the draft ASP
- Request for a setback variance on Township Road 793 for Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- ASP area includes Highway 719, Township Roads 800, 801, and 802, and is adjacent to the BC border
- County population increased from 2,230 in 2014 to 2,329 in 2020
2021-08-26 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will review the Agricultural Coordinator's report, consider adding bison to the Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI) program, and discuss a potential declaration of agricultural disaster. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, plus a closed session.
- Addition of bison to the VSI program, with vet feedback supporting inclusion
- Declaration of Agricultural Disaster discussion
- On-Farm Climate Action Fund update
- Agricultural Coordinator report covering pest surveys, weed control, and livestock protection
- Closed session item
2021-08-24 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from Advantage Energy Ltd. to install a 600 HP and a 1300 HP compressor at the existing Glacier Gas Plant on LSD 05 of 02-76-12-W6. The commission will also adopt the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. The application is for a discretionary use in Crown Land zoning.
- Development Permit 24-DP-21: 600 HP and 1300 HP compressors at Glacier Gas Plant (LSD 05 of 02-76-12-W6)
- Compressors to capture CO2 from engine exhaust and sequester it in an acid gas injection well
- Adoption of minutes from August 10, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2021-08-24 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider several administrative items, including adopting minutes from previous meetings, receiving the CAO report, and reviewing amendments to policies on rural potable water servicing, road use agreements, and community signs grants. New business includes awarding a culvert replacement project, disposing of mobile equipment, cancelling a road allowance lease, and approving banking signing authorities. The meeting also includes a closed session for a TELUS update and personnel matters.
- Award of BF 72464 Culvert Replacement Project
- Amendment Policy UT 01 Rural Potable Water Servicing
- Road Use Agreement Policy PW03
- Community Signs Grant Program Policy AD68
- Disposal of Mobile Equipment
2021-08-16 Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a largely empty agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss lands for a supportive living facility related to the Grande Spirit Foundation, citing FOIP exceptions. All other agenda items are marked as none or for adoption of routine items.
- Closed session: Grande Spirit Foundation - Lands for Supportive Living Facility (FOIP Section 16(1))
- Signing of 24 hours notice waiver
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of previous minutes: none
2021-08-10 Municipal Planning Commission
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications at its August 10, 2021 meeting. One is for an NH3 bulk tank from Dawson Co-operative Union, and the other is for two natural gas compressors from Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. The commission will also adopt minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. Both applications are for discretionary uses under the Land Use Bylaw.
- Development Permit 23-DP-21: NH3 bulk tank for Dawson Co-operative Union on SE 27-81-09-W6
- Development Permit 22-DP-21: 3750 HP and 810 HP compressors for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. on LSD 16 of 10-79-12-W6
- Adoption of minutes from July 13, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Both permits are discretionary uses under Land Use Bylaw 324-2018
2021-08-10 - Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to discuss several items carried over from previous meetings, including a master rates bylaw, agricultural crop conditions, and high-tension cable barriers on provincial highways. New business includes 2021 water service funding requests, 2022 budget development guidelines, and a sponsorship request for the Savanna Fair. The agenda also includes closed sessions for legal and TELUS update matters.
- Bylaw 396-2021 - Master Rates
- 2021 Water Service Requests for Additional Funding
- 2022 Budget Development Guidelines
- Request for Sponsorship - Savanna Fair
- High Tension Cable Barriers on Provincial Highways
2021-07-27 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to decide on a variance request from Tourmaline Oil Corp. for a drilling pad setback on Range Road 73, and to review the CAO report, quarterly financials, and several other items. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, plus new business on rural water servicing, disposal of used mobile equipment, and a sponsorship request. Three items will be discussed in closed session, including a land purchase and bursary applications.
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. variance request for drilling pad setback on Range Road 73
- Rural potable water servicing request for Lot 1 Blk 1 Plan 2121447, Pt of SE 09-80-12-W6
- 2021 Q2 Quarterly Financial Report
- Disposal of used mobile equipment
- Request for sponsorship - Dawson Creek Exhibition & Stampede
2021-07-13 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications from Longshore Resources Ltd. to install compressors (1480 HP and 200 HP) at an existing oil battery in the Gordondale area. The commission will also adopt the minutes from its June 22, 2021 meeting. Both applications are for discretionary uses on Crown Land zoned for natural resource extraction.
- Development Permit 20-DP-21: 1480 HP compressor at NW 05-80-09-W6, part of Longshore Resources' battery expansion to increase licensed inlet capacity
- Development Permit 21-DP-21: 200 HP compressor (location not specified in agenda text)
- Proposed battery expansion includes new compressor, heat exchangers, separator, treater, tanks, and injection pumps
- Production limits would increase: raw gas from 141 to 310 e3m3/day, oil from 165 to 500 m3/day, water from 165 to 500 m3/day, sulphur from 28.60 to 62.84 t/day
- Adoption of minutes from June 22, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2021-07-13 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider several road-related requests, including extending a road between Range Road 80 and 81, adding half a mile of Range Road 83 to the road network, and a Birchcliff Energy request to construct 1200 meters of road on Range Road 134. They will also review a 2022 vehicle order, additional water service funding, and policy amendments. Delegations from Grizzly Resources and White Mountain Wapiti Ranch are scheduled, and closed sessions will address bursaries, CAO performance, and the Woking School.
- Request to extend road between Range Road 80 and Range Road 81
- Request to add 1/2 mile of Range Road 83 south of Highway 680 to road network
- Birchcliff Energy Ltd. request to construct 1200 meters of road on Range Road 134
- 2022 vehicle order
- 2021 water service requests for additional funding
2021-07-08 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will review and potentially approve the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting, receive the Agricultural Coordinator's report, and discuss adding bison to the Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI) program. Policy amendments for beaver dam removal and fusarium, plus a new drone policy, are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session and committee reports.
- Addition of bison to the VSI program
- Amendments to Policy AG 08 - Beaver and Beaver Dam Removal
- New Drone Policy
- Amendments to Policy AG 16 - Fusarium Graminearum
- Agricultural Coordinator Report
2021-06-24 Special Council Meeting (Woking School)
This is a special council meeting with a 24-hour notice waiver. The only substantive item is a closed meeting discussion about Woking School under FOIP exceptions; all other agenda items are marked as none or procedural.
- Closed meeting item: Woking School (FOIP Section 25(1))
- 24-hour notice waiver signing
2021-06-22 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from Insignia Energy Ltd. to install a 400 HP compressor on Crown Land. The commission will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting. The compressor is a discretionary use under the Land Use Bylaw.
- Development Permit File # 17-DP-21: 400 HP compressor for Insignia Energy Ltd. at LSD 01 of 19-77-10-W6
- Adoption of minutes from June 8, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2021-06-22 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider several infrastructure and land-use items, including road reclassifications, funding for a bridge replacement, a request from Tourmaline Oil Corp. to construct 450 meters of road on Range Road 73, and an application to lease a road allowance. They will also set the date for the 2021 public auction tax sale and review the May 31 monthly financial report. The meeting includes closed-session items on land purchases and a senior assisted living project.
- Road reclassifications
- Project funding for replacement of BF 72464
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. request to construct 450 meters of road on Range Road 73
- Application to lease road allowance
- 2021 Public Auction Tax Sale date and time
2021-06-08 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for Longshore Resources Ltd. to add a 1680 HP compressor to its existing multi-well oil battery at NE 29-76-10-W6. The application is a discretionary use under the Land Use Bylaw, and the commission may approve or refuse it. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Development Permit 16-DP-21 for a 1680 HP compressor at NE 29-76-10-W6
- Application by Longshore Resources Ltd. to modify existing oil battery
- Proposed increase in licensed capacity: raw gas from 400 to 680 103m3/day, oil from 500 to 800 m3/day, water from 580 to 1,440 m3/day
- Land zoned Crown Land (CL), compressor defined as Natural Resource Extraction Industry
- Adoption of minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting
2021-06-08 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council's June 8, 2021 regular meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and the CAO report, plus several new business items. Council will decide on additional funding for 2021 water service requests, adding half-mile sections of Range Roads 75 and 83 to the road network, a community beautification signage proposal, and replacing Council Chambers audio/visual equipment. The meeting also includes a delegation from Canadian Fiber Optics in closed session and a public hearing with no items.
- 2021 Water Service Requests - Additional Funding
- Rural Potable Water Servicing Request for Lot 2 Blk 1 Plan 1026342 Pt of SW 18-79-13-W6
- Request to add 1/2 mile of Road on Range Road 75 to the Road Network
- Request to add 1/2 mile of Road on Range Road 83 to the Road Network
- Bylaw 394-2021 - Development Officer Bylaw
2021-05-25 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from Rising Star Resources Ltd. to add a 500 HP compressor to an existing multi-well oil battery on NW 22-79-09-W6. The commission will also adopt minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting. The compressor is a discretionary use in the Agriculture (A) district under Land Use Bylaw 324-2018.
- Development Permit 12-DP-21: 500 HP compressor at existing wellsite, NW 22-79-09-W6, by Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- Adoption of minutes from May 11, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Previous meeting approved sand and gravel extraction pit (09-DP-21) on NE/SE 27-82-07-W6 with conditions including Road Use Agreements
2021-05-25 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the disposition of the Spring Lake Ski Hill, a culvert report on 50th Street in Woking, and operations at Hilltop Lake Campground. They will also consider Bylaw 395-2021 for master rates, a setback variance and proposed battery site for Rising Star Resources Ltd., a 2021 road improvement plan, a dust control program, the April 30 monthly financial report, and a Central Peace Regional Water System collaboration agreement. The meeting includes a closed session for an organizational chart and Woking School discussion.
- Spring Lake Ski Hill disposition
- Culvert report on 50th Street in Woking
- Bylaw 395-2021 Master Rates
- Setback variance on Range Road 132 for Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- Proposed battery site for Rising Star Resources Ltd.
2021-05-11 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider approving a development permit for a 32.3-hectare sand and gravel extraction pit and access road on Crown land. The application by N.P.A. Ltd. (Wapiti Gravel Suppliers) is for a discretionary use under the Land Use Bylaw. The commission will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- Development Permit 09-DP-21 for sand and gravel extraction pit on NE/SE 27-82-07-W6
- 32.3 ha aggregate extraction operation and 1700m x 15m access road
- Applicant must enter Road Use Agreements with the County, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and Knelson Sand and Gravel Ltd.
- Site must be reclaimed to County's satisfaction after operations
- Adoption of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
2021-05-11 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and land-use items, including a proposed 2021 gravel program, requests to add sections of road to the county network, and a setback variance for Rising Star Resources Ltd. The agenda also includes reports from the Chief Administrative Officer and a closed session on unauthorized ditching and the Woking School Closure.
- Proposed Gravel Program for 2021
- Request for a Setback Variance on Range Road 130 for Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- Request to Add a Section of Township 804 to the Road Network
- Request to Add 1.6km of Road on approximately Range Road 62 to the Road Network
- Closed meeting items: Unauthorized Ditching on Township Road 765 and Woking School Closure
2021-04-27 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permits. The main item is a discretionary-use application from Doe River Colony for a co-housing facility with 12 residences on agricultural land at SW 27-81-13-W6. The commission will also review a permit for a seasonal guiding and outfitting business with 4 cabins and 3 sea cans.
- Development Permit 05-DP-21: Co-housing facility, 2 houses with 6 units each (12 residences total), SW 27-81-13-W6, applicant Doe River Colony
- Development Permit 08-DP-21: Seasonal guiding & outfitting business with 4 cabins and 3 sea cans
- Approval recommended with conditions including 30m road setback, no commercial/industrial use, and sewage lagoon assessment
- Temporary housing units on site must be removed within 90 days of building completion
2021-04-27 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will discuss and potentially finalize the 2021 budget and tax rate bylaw, along with other business such as a new fire station budget, campground improvements, and road construction. The meeting includes a delegation from the Government of Alberta on assessment services and a closed session on the Woking School closure.
- 2021 Final Budget Discussion and Tax Rate Bylaw 393-2021
- Budget for New Fire Station
- Spring Lake Campground Improvements
- Proposed Construction of Township Road 784 and Range Road 84
- Request for Additional Funds for the Loader Blade
2021-04-22 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will consider adopting the agenda and previous minutes, receive the Agricultural Coordinator's report, and hear a delegation from the Spirit River Fish and Wildlife Officer. The main discussion item is a proposed invasive species bylaw, which was tabled from the previous meeting, along with an associated monitoring policy. The board will also review an annual report and consider several community initiatives.
- Delegation from Eldon Pullishy, Spirit River Fish and Wildlife Officer at 6:15 pm
- Invasive Species Bylaw (draft) for discussion
- Invasive Species Monitoring Policy
- Annual Report
- Sponsor a Ratepayer to Attend PCBFA Soil Health Event
2021-04-13 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider approving a development permit for Chinook Valley Developments Ltd. to expand its existing campground by approximately 50 sites on land at NW 22-76-06-W6. The application is a discretionary use under the county's Land Use Bylaw. The commission will also adopt the minutes from its February 23, 2021 meeting.
- Development Permit 04-DP-21: campground expansion (approx. 50 sites) at NW 22-76-06-W6
- Applicant: Chinook Valley Developments Ltd.
- Land zoned Agriculture (A); campground is a discretionary 'Recreation Resort' use
- Conditions include obtaining Alberta Transportation approval for approach relocation and Historical Resources Act approval
- Adoption of minutes from February 23, 2021 meeting
2021-04-13 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to review the draft 2020 audited financial statements, consider an audit services agreement extension, and set gravel haul rates for 2021. They will also discuss several infrastructure and land items, including remediation at a former UFA site, a road use request, and land acquisitions. The meeting includes a delegation and several closed-session items.
- Draft 2020 audited financial statements
- Audit services agreement extension
- Remediation at former UFA Woking, 5201 47 Street
- Road use request on Range Road 92 from Rising Star Resources Ltd.
- Setting gravel haul rates for 2021
2021-04-09 Audit Committee Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Audit Committee is meeting to adopt the minutes of its April 27, 2020 meeting and to review the draft 2020 audited financial statements. The committee will consider recommending the financial statements to Council for adoption. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no delegations or business arising from previous meetings.
- Adoption of minutes from April 27, 2020 Audit Committee Meeting
- Review of 2020 Saddle Hills County Audited Financial Statements (DRAFT)
- 2020 net municipal property taxes: $31,367,142
- 2020 accumulated surplus: $222,641,015
- 2020 road and bridge expenses: $12,822,280
2021-03-23 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is holding its regular meeting with several administrative reports, delegations, and new business items. Key items include discussing the closure of Woking School and the Alberta Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) office in Spirit River, as well as appointments and financial reports. The meeting also includes closed sessions for land purchases and legal matters.
- Discussion of Woking School closure
- Discussion of AFSC closure in Spirit River
- Appointment of Agricultural Fieldman Taryn McNaught
- Appointment of Fire Guardians
- February 28, 2021 Monthly Financial Report
2021-03-09 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is holding its regular meeting with several decisions on the agenda, including adopting previous minutes, receiving the CAO report, and hearing delegations from the RCMP and the Rycroft Merry Poineers. New business items include a chemical mixing and loading proposal, a subdivision extension request, two bylaws (one establishing the CAO position, one for the Central Peace Assessment Review), a health and safety policy, library board administration services, regional water system collaboration, a setback variance for Insignia Energy, and additional funds for a used snow blower. The meeting also includes closed-session items on a land purchase, intermunicipal relations, and an organizational chart.
- Bylaw 376-2021 Establishing the Position of Chief Administrative Officer
- Bylaw 373-2021 Central Peace Assessment Review Bylaw
- Request for a Setback Variance for Insignia Energy Ltd.
- Central Peace Regional Water System Collaboration
- Additional Funds for Used Snow Blower
2021-02-23 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to decide on several operational and financial items, including water treatment improvements, a road construction estimate, fire services review follow-up, monthly financials, grant funding, a capital request from the Woking Skating Rink Association, adding a road to the county network, and permits for oil and gas companies. The agenda also includes a delegation from RBC Dominion Securities and several closed-session items.
- Water treatment improvements at Pillsworth Shop (change cistern to dugout)
- Construction estimate for Township Road 784 and Range Road 84
- 2021 Program and Activity Grants - January 31 submission
- Woking Skating Rink Association capital funding request
- Permit for battery site - Ridgeback Resources Inc.; variance setback request - Kelt Exploration Ltd.
2021-02-23 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from Kelt Exploration Ltd. to replace an existing 1775 HP compressor with a larger 2370 HP unit on Crown Land in SW 33-77-11-W6. The commission will vote to approve or refuse the permit, with conditions if approved. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Development Permit 02-DP-21: 2370 HP compressor replacement on SW 33-77-11-W6
- Applicant: Kelt Exploration Ltd., lease PIL 100302
- Land zoned Crown Land (CL), discretionary use as Natural Resource Extraction Industry
- No physical site inspection conducted; decision based on applicant information
- Previous meeting minutes from January 26, 2021 to be adopted
2021-02-18 - Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss a proposed bylaw that would let county inspectors monitor and survey private land and livestock for invasive species not already covered by provincial regulations. The board will also review the Agricultural Coordinator's report, an invasive species monitoring policy, and other agricultural items. The agenda is largely routine, with the invasive species bylaw being the main substantive item for discussion.
- Discussion of Invasive Species Bylaw to allow inspectors to enter private property with notice to survey for invasive species
- Review of Invasive Species Monitoring Policy
- Agricultural Coordinator report notes 2021-2023 mowing contract issued and trapper contract extended two years
- Discussion on sharing pest information and chemical mixing/loading containment options
- Farm Safety Centre item for discussion
2021-02-09 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will review the CAO report, discuss several business items including a road brushing request, a variance setback for drilling, the Rural Water Action Plan, write-offs, procurement changes, and introduce the Bonanza Area Structure Plan. They will also consider Bylaw 392-2021 Master Rates and hold closed meetings on a broadband partnership and a ratepayer proposal.
- Bylaw 392-2021 Master Rates
- Brushing/temporary road use request on Range Road 94 north of Township Road 794
- Variance setback request to drill beside surveyed road allowance on SW 30-77-12-W6
- Write-off of uncollectible accounts
- Closed meeting: Partnership with Canadian Fiber Optics - Universal Broadband Fund application
2021-01-26 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development application: a permit for Birchcliff Energy Ltd. to add a 2500HP compressor, office trailer, flare system, and septic tank at an existing facility lease on LSD 04 of 26-77-13-W6. The application is for a discretionary 'Natural Resource Extraction Industry' use on Crown Land (CL) zoning. The commission will also adopt minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. No other business is listed.
- Development Permit 01-DP-21: 2500HP compressor, generator, office trailer, flare knockout and flare, 3000 gal underground septic tank, project cost $7,073,000
- Location: LSD 04 of 26-77-13-W6, approximately 14 km south of Bay Tree, Alberta
- Sour gas facility: max H2S 5.0%, Emergency Planning Zone 2090 m, 0 residents within EPZ
- Adoption of December 8, 2020 MPC minutes
2021-01-26 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive the Chief Administrative Officer's report, and address several new business items. Key topics include a drainage improvement request, replacement timing for fire apparatus, river access rehabilitation, and policies on invasive weeds. The meeting also includes reviewing policies on harassment and violence in the workplace, audio/video recordings of meetings, and councillors attending meetings electronically.
- Drainage improvement request on Township Road 763 - NE 15-76-05-W6
- Replacement timing and standardization of fire apparatus
- River access rehabilitation and protection at Cotillion
- Spraying invasive weeds policy
- Repealing Bylaw 273-2017 elevating plant species to prohibited noxious weed category
2021-01-12 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is deciding on several infrastructure and administrative items, including a partnership with Canadian Fiber Optics for a broadband funding application, a rural water line connection, a pipeline variance, and equipment replacements. The meeting also includes a delegation from AGS Mechanical about the Savanna Water Treatment Plant and a closed session on the fiber optics partnership.
- Partnership with Canadian Fiber Optics for Universal Broadband Fund application
- Rural potable water line servicing request NW 9-79-12-W6
- Variance request for pipeline right of way on Range Road 101
- Request for Savanna Water Treatment Plant additional construction site days
- Replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus