Saddle Hills County public meetings in 2022
56 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2022-12-13 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the approval of the 2023 interim operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes delegations from John Konashuk, Gerry Richard, and oilfield company representatives. Council will also review pipeline and pad site variance requests from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- 2023 Interim Operating and Capital Budget Approval
- Bylaw 413-2022 Master Rates
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. pipeline variance setback request on Range Road 73
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. pad site variance setback request on Range Road 84
- Joint Use and Planning Agreement (JUPA)
2022-12-13 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit application for a multi-use facility. The proposal includes housing, religious and educational buildings, and industrial agricultural space.
- Development Permit 42-DP-22: 14-unit co-housing facility, kitchen building, school, church, and slaughterhouse at SE 03-81-12-W6
2022-11-29 Regular Council Meeting
The Council will discuss a road construction request from Leucrotta Exploration Inc. and a variance request for an ATCO underground power line. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and sponsorship requests for local organizations.
- Road construction request from Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
- Variance request for ATCO underground power line
- Sponsorship requests from Bonanza School and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 Spirit River
- Veterinary Student Bursary
- October 31, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
2022-11-29 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review a development permit application from Leucrotta Exploration Inc. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and adopt previous meeting minutes.
- Development permit 41-DP-22: three 2500 HP Compressors, a 48ft communications tower, and a 12x52 office trailer at LSD 01 of 04-82-13-W6
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice Chairperson
- Adoption of October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
2022-11-28 Capital Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to discuss and approve the 2023-2028 Proposed Interim Capital Budget. The agenda includes several infrastructure requests, including road paving, bridge repairs, and water system upgrades.
- Proposed $10,230,000 for asphalt/base paving of Northmark Road (Township Road 764 from Highway 731 to Range Road 72)
- Proposed replacement of bridge BF 86160 ($487,000) and repair of BF 73032 ($225,000) pending 75% STIP grant funding
- Request for additional street lights and LED upgrades in the Hamlet of Woking
- Proposed environmental study for the old landfill at Fourth Creek
- Proposed engineering for sewer system design for the Ksituan Complex
2022-11-21 Special Council Meeting
Council will discuss potential advocacy efforts regarding Canadian rail provider service obligations and economic impacts on resource communities. The meeting also includes a discussion on holiday hours.
- Discussion on Railroad Advocacy regarding rail capacity and service obligations
- Discussion on Holiday Hours
2022-11-17 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the October 2022 to October 2023 term. The board will also discuss funding for the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and the planning of a 2023 soil health and grazing conference.
- Election of Agricultural Service Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Funding request from Peace Country Beef and Forage Association
- Discussion on 2023 Soil Health and Grazing Conference with estimated costs over $10,000
- Review of Veterinary Student Bursary
- Draw for Drone School Giveaway
2022-11-15 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss a variety of administrative matters, including water service connections, road allowance purchases, and sponsorship requests. The meeting also includes a review of grader storage policy and a setback variance request for Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
- Request for a setback variance on Range Road 133 for Leucrotta Exploration Inc.
- Application to purchase road allowance
- 2022 Water Service Request for additional service connections
- Sponsorship requests from Agro Connect, Central Peace Firefighter's Association, and Town of Spirit River
- Revision of Policy PW08 Storing of Graders
2022-11-14 Operating Budget Council Meeting
Council is meeting to review the 2023-2026 interim operating budget and several new business items. This includes a proposal to fund agricultural research projects and a funding request for victim services.
- 2023-2026 Interim Operating Budget
- Proposed $113,024.55 for 2023 research with Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (total 3-year cost $310,715.02)
- Funding request from Grande Prairie and District Victim Services Association
- Culvert project across CN Railway in Woking
- Closed session regarding the Organizational Chart
2022-11-01 Grant Program Budget Council Meeting
Council is considering funding requests for several 2023 grant programs to be included in the operating budget. The meeting covers applications for community signs, cemetery maintenance, operating grants, and capital grants.
- 2023 Community Signs Grant: 3 applications totaling $36,000 for signs, plus delivery and installation costs
- 2023 Cemetery Grant Program: 16 applications for maintenance grants
- 2023 Operating Grant Program review
- 2023 Capital Grant Program review
2022-10-27 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is reviewing an appeal by Tasha Rudy and Rob Pepler regarding a refused development permit for a 40x60 garage on SW 12-79-13-W6. The permit was refused because the requested side yard setback variance of 69.9% exceeded the authority of the Municipal Planning Commission.
- Appeal of refused development permit 29-DP-22 for a 40x60 garage on SW 12-79-13-W6
- Request for a 69.9% variance to the minimum 50 ft side yard setback requirement
- Development Officer recommendation to grant the variance due to site flooding issues and neighbor support
2022-10-25 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from its October 11, 2022, meeting.
- 40-DP-22: Application from Kelt Exploration Ltd. for a 1500 HP Compressor at SE 33-80-12-W6
- 38-DP-22: Development Permit Application
- Adoption of October 11, 2022, meeting minutes
2022-10-25 - Organizational Meeting
The County Council is meeting to elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve and establish voting procedures. The body is also appointing representatives to various external committees and boards.
- Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
- Proposal to conduct all organizational elections by secret ballot
- Amendment to the Reference Summary for Committees and Boards to add the Agricultural Appeal Committee
- Updated terms of reference for the Central Peace Regional Water System Collaboration Committee
- Appointment of Council representatives to external committees
2022-10-25 - Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will discuss the cost and options for hiring an additional Community Peace Officer. The meeting includes a delegation from the Municipal Library Board and a review of the 2022 Q3 Quarterly Financial Report.
- Cost and options for employing a second Community Peace Officer
- Temporary repairs and replacement of BF 75809
- 2022 Q3 Quarterly Financial Report
- Report on restoring right of way on Range Road 85
- Closed session for award of Central Peace Regional Water Treatment Plant Engineering Design
2022-10-11 - Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including a funding request for Range Road 73 and pump sizing for Savanna Rural Water Distribution. The meeting includes a delegation from the Happy Valley Ag & Recreation Club and a review of the 2022 Public Auction Tax Sale conditions.
- Additional funding request for Range Road 73 Road Construction Project
- Setback variance request on Range Road 70A from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Approach variance request on Township Road 824 west of Range Road 104
- Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 324-2018 (Bylaw 410-2022)
- 2022 Public Auction Tax Sale reserve bid and conditions of sale
2022-10-11 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit application from Spartan Delta Corp. for a compressor installation. The body is also meeting to adopt minutes from its September 27, 2022, session.
- Development permit 36-DP-22 for a 1680 HP Compressor at LSD 11 of 24-79-11-W6
- Adoption of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes
2022-10-04 - Special Council Meeting
Council is holding a public hearing to discuss Bylaw 410-2022, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow urban hens as a discretionary use in Hamlet Residential 1 and 2 Districts. The proposed rules would regulate the number of hens, coop specifications, and permit requirements.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 410-2022 Land Use Bylaw Amendment
- Proposed limit of five hens per lot with roosters prohibited
- Proposed requirement for owners to provide a certificate of hen-keeping course completion
- Proposed coop height limit of 2 meters
- Proposed fines of $100 for first offense and $300 for subsequent offenses
2022-09-28 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is reviewing an appeal by Tasha Rudy and Rob Pepler after their permit for a 40x60 garage was refused. The project requires a 69.9% variance from the 50-foot side yard setback requirement at SW 12-79-13-W6.
- Appeal of refused development permit 29-DP-22 for a 40x60 garage
- Proposed 15-foot side yard setback vs. 50-foot requirement
- Property location: SW 12-79-13-W6 (79133 Rge Rd 131)
- Development Officer recommendation to grant the 69.9% variance
2022-09-27 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from its September 13, 2022, meeting.
- 35-DP-22: Application by Kelt Exploration Ltd. for a 1600 HP Compressor at NW 06-78-07-W6
- 37-DP-22: Development Permit Application (details not provided in text)
- Adoption of September 13, 2022, meeting minutes
2022-09-27 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss road grading on Range Road 85 and drainage evaluations on Township Road 794. The meeting includes delegations from the RCMP, STARS Foundation, and the Central Peace Food Bank, as well as reviews of vegetation control and canola clubroot policies.
- Funding for research with Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (PCBFA)
- Asphalt overlay opportunity with Alberta Transportation
- Policy AG03 Chemical Vegetation Control along Roadsides
- Policy AG15 Clubroot of Canola
- Sponsorship requests for Elizabeth Gustafson Olympics and Northern Lights College Intercollegiate Rodeo
2022-09-15 - Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss several new initiatives, including a proposed drone field mapping school and resolutions regarding veterinarian shortages and elk tags. The board is also reviewing the draft design for an Agricultural Services building and updating the Clubroot of Canola policy.
- Proposed Ag Drone School with Landview Drones for December 1-2, 2022, with a $590 registration fee per participant
- Review of Agricultural Services Building draft design
- Proposed resolutions for Vet Shortage and Elk Tags
- Review of Policy AG 15 - Clubroot of Canola
- Discussion on Natural Infrastructure Fund and Ag For Life Sponsorship
2022-09-13 Regular Council Meeting
Council is meeting to develop 2023 budget guidelines and review several bylaws and policies. The agenda includes discussions on water pressure for Savanna public facilities and electrical service for Spring Lake Campground.
- 2023 Budget Development Guidelines
- Bylaw 411-2022 Water and Wastewater Systems Bylaw
- Bylaw 410-2022 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 324-2018
- Setback variance request on Range Road 80 along NW 19-78-07-W6
- Request to work within the County's Right of Way on Range Road 80
2022-09-13 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission met to review development applications and adopt previous meeting minutes. The body decided to approve a development permit for a solar collector on agricultural land.
- Approved development permit 30-DP-22 for a Solar Collector at NE 02-79-10-W6
2022-09-06 Special Council Meeting - Seniors' Assisted Living Project
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to discuss the Senior Assisted Living Project. No decisions were pre-scheduled, and costs and funding sources are currently to be determined.
- Discussion of Senior Assisted Living Project
2022-08-23 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is considering a development permit for Insignia Energy Ltd. to install a 400 HP compressor. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from its August 9, 2022, meeting.
- Development permit 32-DP-22 for a 400 HP compressor at LSD 03 of 25-77-11-W6
- Adoption of August 9, 2022, meeting minutes
2022-08-23 Regular Council Meeting
Council will review requests for additional road construction funding and a setback variance from Tourmaline Oil Corp. The meeting also includes discussions on potable water for Savanna School and a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding hens in Woking.
- Additional funding request for Township Road 822 road construction
- Setback variance request on Township Road 770 from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment regarding hens in Woking
- Savanna School request for higher volume of rural potable water
- Funding options for BF 73032 and BF 86160 bridge projects
2022-08-16 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding a hearing regarding an appeal of a subdivision decision for a 3.26 hectare parcel. The board will hear presentations from the Development Officer and the appellant to determine the outcome of the appeal.
- Appeal of subdivision application 07-SH-22 for parcel SW 27-78-08-W6M
- Proposed subdivision of 3.26 hectares for residential use
- Original approval required 20m of new road and 1.3km of road upgrades at applicant's expense
- Requirement for a $100.00 non-refundable appeal fee
- Referrals from Alberta Health Services, Alberta Transportation, and Central Peace Natural Gas Co-op
2022-08-16 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is hearing an appeal regarding a subdivision application for a 8.62 hectare parcel. The board will review the Development Officer's report and hear presentations from the appellant and other interested parties.
- Subdivision application 08-SH-22 for parcel NE 07-79-07-W6M
- Proposed land use change from agriculture to residential
- Application fee of $400.00 paid on May 5, 2022
- Referral comments from Alberta Health Services and Central Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd.
- Objection from adjacent landowner Mike Richard regarding power poles and water flow
2022-08-09 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review two development permit applications. One application involves the installation of a 40230.7 HP compressor for Nova Gas Transmission Ltd.
- Development Permit 20-DP-22: 40230.7 HP Compressor at SE 05-79-09-W6
- Development Permit 29-DP-22
- Adoption of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
2022-08-09 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to review funding for bridge rehabilitation and culvert replacement. The body will also discuss the draft design for an Agricultural Services Building and review several administrative policies.
- Funding for BF 73032 Bridge Rehabilitation and BF 86160 Bridge Culvert Replacement
- Agricultural Services Building Draft Design
- Support for the Central Peace Food Bank
- Policy reviews for Employee Payroll (AD10), Promotional Items (AD27), Risk Control (AD31), and Health and Safety (S01)
- Closed session regarding the sale of County owned land
2022-07-26 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review a development permit application for a new battery site. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from its July 12, 2022, meeting.
- Development permit 28-DP-22 for four compressors (1025 HP, 1150 HP, 1085 HP, and 100 HP VRU) at LSD 04 of SW 03-82-13-W6
- Adoption of July 12, 2022, meeting minutes
2022-07-26 Regular Council Meeting
Council is meeting to review a draft policy for industry permits on surveyed road allowances and the 2022 Q2 quarterly financial report. The agenda also includes the scheduling of the 2022 public auction tax sale and a review of delegation and nepotism policies.
- Draft Policy for Industry Permits on Surveyed Road Allowances
- 2022 Q2 Quarterly Financial Report
- 2022 Public Auction Tax Sale date and time
- Bylaw 409-2022 General Traffic Bylaw
- Survey results for backyard chickens in the Hamlet of Woking
2022-07-12 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit application for a new battery site. The proposal includes installing a 1000 HP compressor and a 125 HP Vapour Recovery Unit Compressor.
- Development permit 23-DP-22 for Tourmaline Oil Corp. at LSD 09 of NE 35-80-10-W6
- Proposed installation of a 1000 HP Compressor and 125 HP VRU Compressor
- Adoption of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
2022-07-12 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss requests for road construction and setback variances from Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Kelt Exploration Inc. The meeting includes a report on hiring an in-house civil engineer and a funding request from the Horseshoe of the Peace Historical Society.
- Setback variance request from Kelt Exploration Inc.
- Road construction and variance request from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Administration report on hiring an in-house civil engineer
- Additional funding request from Horseshoe of the Peace Historical Society
- Closed meeting regarding land purchase for Future Central Peace Regional Water Plant
2022-06-28 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2023 vehicle order, water service funding, and the Agricultural Service Board Strategic Plan 2022-2026. The meeting includes a request for a setback variance from Tourmaline Oil Corp. and the establishment of an ALUS Program.
- Bylaw 407-2022 Master Rates
- Setback variance request from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Bylaw 398-2022 to establish a Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Enterprise Fleet Management Vehicle Order for 2023
- 2022 Water Service Requests for additional funding
2022-06-16 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss a research partnership with the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and a 2022-2026 strategic plan. The board will also hear a presentation from the ALUS Hub Manager.
- Discussion of research collaboration with PCBFA on pasture rejuvenation and cover cropping
- Review of the Agricultural Service Board 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
- Discussion of 2022 Resolution Grading
- Delegation from Karen Snethun, ALUS Hub Manager
- Review of ASB sponsored conference attendance
2022-06-14 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review a development permit for a new industrial site. The body will also adopt the minutes from its May 10, 2022, meeting.
- Development permit 22-DP-22 for Kelt Exploration Ltd. to install a 1250 HP compressor at NW 23-79-10-W6
2022-06-14 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss a setback variance request from Tourmaline Oil Corp. and review the PW32 Road Drainage policy. The meeting includes delegations from the Alberta Ombudsman Office and the RCMP Spirit River Detachment.
- Setback variance request from Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Policy review of PW32 Road Drainage
- Request to improve drainage on the undeveloped right of way on Range Road 83
- Request to work within the County's right of way on Range Road 62
- 2022 Program and Activity Grants May 31 submissions
2022-05- 24 Regular Council Meeting
Council is meeting to decide on adding 0.75km of road on Range Road 82 to the County network and reviewing an extension to the seeding deadline. The body will also review the April 30, 2022 monthly financial report and discuss a roadside mower contract fuel increase in a closed session.
- Request to add 0.75kms of road on Range Road 82 to the County Network
- Review of April 30, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
- Closed session regarding Roadside Mower Contract fuel increase
- Closed session regarding Policy AD37 Out of Scope Compensation
- Discussion on Community Revitalization Grant
2022-05-10 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will review the Chief Administrative Officer's report, discuss community events like barbeques and a nautical sign, and decide on several operational items including the 2022 gravel program and haul rates, disposal of mobile equipment, and a road construction request on Range Road 62. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and crop damage matters.
- Proposed Gravel Program for 2022
- Setting Gravel Haul Rates for 2022
- Disposal of Mobile Equipment
- Request to Construct 300 meters of road on Range Road 62 north of Highway 677
- Ungulate Damage Prevention Program Partnership
2022-05-10 Municipal Planning Commission
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will consider approving Development Permit 18-DP-22, which would allow a second dwelling unit on a 17.89-acre parcel zoned Agriculture. The commission will also adopt minutes from its April 26, 2022 meeting. The application was referred to Alberta Transportation, which provided no comments.
- Development Permit 18-DP-22 for a second dwelling unit on Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1026342, SW 18-79-12-W6, applied for by Marius Rose
- Adoption of minutes from the April 26, 2022 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2022-04-26 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will review and potentially approve the 2022 final operating and capital budget, set the 2022 tax rate bylaw, and award a contract to rebuild Township Road 811. The agenda also includes several road-related requests, a donation of a mower, funding for Spring Lake Campground improvements, and a letter of support for a regional housing needs assessment. A delegation from the Grande Spirit Foundation is scheduled, and there are no public hearings.
- 2022 Final Operating and Capital Budget
- 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 406-2022
- Award of Contract to Rebuild Township Road 811
- Funding for 2022 Capital Development Improvements at Spring Lake Campground
- Donation of Mower to Woking Multiplex Association
2022-04-12 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider several items including the draft 2021 audited financial statements, water service funding requests, and a rural water action plan. They will also hear a delegation on road obstruction policy and discuss various road and drainage issues.
- Draft 2021 audited financial statements
- 2022 water service requests for additional funding
- Rural water action plan
- Variance requests from Birchcliff Energy and Advantage Energy
- Replacement of Spirit River Airport landing lights
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications, including a proposal by Xplornet to replace an existing 30m communications tower with a 45m tower on SW 16-80-08-W6. The commission will also adopt the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes routine procedural items and three development applications.
- 13-DP-22: Xplornet 45m communications tower on SW 16-80-08-W6, replacing existing 30m tower
- 14-DP-22: Development permit application (details not provided in agenda text)
- 15-DP-22: Development permit application (details not provided in agenda text)
- Adoption of minutes from March 8, 2022 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2022-04-11 - Audit Committee Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Audit Committee is meeting to review and recommend adoption of the 2021 audited financial statements, which show an accumulated surplus of $236,014,431. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous year's meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on financial oversight.
- 2021 audited financial statements (draft) presented for adoption
- Accumulated surplus of $236,014,431 as of December 31, 2021
- Excess of revenues over expenses of $13,373,416 in 2021
- Adoption of minutes from April 9, 2021 Audit Committee Meeting
2022-03-22 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider several business items, including a budget for a new Blueberry Firehall, replacement of mini-pumpers F-1, F-3, and F-4, and a road construction request on Township Road 760 from Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. They will also review policies on travel expenses, bylaw numbering, property sales, and hiring, and receive delegations from the Provincial Assessors Office, Village of Rycroft, and the Municipal Library Board. Closed session items include site options for the new firehall and Road Plan 1896 closure.
- Budget for new Blueberry Firehall
- Replacement of mini-pumpers (F-1, F-3, F-4)
- Road construction request on Township Road 760 from Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
- Grader replacements
- Policy reviews: AD01 Travel Expense Reimbursement, AD03 Numbering of County Bylaws, AD05 Sale of Property, AD13 Hiring
2022-03-17 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss several agricultural matters, including a potential local elk fence cost-share program, a follow-up resolution on elk tags and hunting seasons, a research project with PCBFA, and the Agricultural Service Board Strategic Plan. The board will also hear a delegation from Mallory Kaiser about including goats as livestock under the Public Lands Act, and review Policy AG 26 on the Tree Seedling Program.
- Discussion of a potential elk fence program, similar to Alberta's Ungulate Damage Prevention Flex Partnership Program, which reimburses producers 1/3 of cost up to $3000
- Follow-up resolution on elk tags and hunting season for Landowner Special Licences
- Delegation from Mallory Kaiser on including goats as livestock under the Public Lands Act
- Review of Policy AG 26 - Tree Seedling Program
- Research project in collaboration with PCBFA
2022-03-08 Municipal Planning Commission
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development application at this meeting: a request from Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. to install an 800 HP compressor at an existing well site on LSD 13 of NW 34-75-08-W6. The commission will also adopt the minutes from its February 8, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.
- Development permit 11-DP-22 for an 800 HP compressor at LSD 13 of NW 34-75-08-W6 (Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.)
- Adoption of minutes from the February 8, 2022 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
2022-02-22 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive the Chief Administrative Officer's report, and hear delegations, including a request for continued support for the Spirit River Seniors Self Contained Apartment Project. They will also discuss business arising from previous meetings, such as Road Closure Bylaw No. 399-2021 and several policy reviews, and consider new business items like rural potable water connection fee refunds and a request from Long Run Exploration.
- Road Closure Bylaw No. 399-2021
- Policy PW15 Leasing, Licensing or Sale of County Road Allowance
- Policy PW14 Road Maintenance
- Rural Potable Water Connection Fee - Refunds
- Request from Long Run Exploration
2022-02-08 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of operational and infrastructure items, including road paving and upgrades, fire department equipment replacements, and various funding requests. The agenda includes several delegations, a public hearing, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Cost estimate for paving Township Road 764
- Road upgrade on Range Road 73 from Township Road 782 to 775
- Additional funds for plow truck
- Disposal of surplus fire department SCBA and PPE
- 2022 Program and Activity Grants - January 31 submission
2022-02-08 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications. The first is a 5 kW solar collector proposed by Peace Energy Cooperative for the Jack residence at NW 01-78-08-W6, which is a discretionary use in the Agriculture zone. The second application, 06-DP-22, is also on the agenda. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting.
- 05-DP-22: 5 kW ground-mounted solar collector at NW 01-78-08-W6, applicant Peace Energy Cooperative
- 06-DP-22: Development permit application (details not provided in agenda text)
- Adoption of minutes from January 25, 2022 MPC meeting
2022-01-25 Municipal Planning Commission
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will consider four development permit applications, including a proposal by Longshore Resources Ltd. to add a 1680 HP compressor to an existing multi-well battery site. The commission will also adopt minutes from its September 14, 2021 meeting and elect a chair and deputy chair. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public hearings listed.
- Development Permit 01-DP-22: 1680 HP compressor for Longshore Resources Ltd. on LSD 16 of NE 29-76-10-W6 (Crown Land zoning)
- Development Permit 02-DP-22: details in attached report (pages 21-53)
- Development Permit 03-DP-22: details in attached report (pages 55-66)
- Development Permit 04-DP-22: details in attached report (pages 67-77)
- Adoption of minutes from September 14, 2021 MPC meeting
2022-01-25 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will review and potentially adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear a delegation from the Peace Library System, and discuss several business items including road approaches, snow drift control, water and wastewater bylaws, and a request from Rising Star Resources to construct a road. The meeting also includes closed sessions on TELUS, a Town of Spirit River request, and Woking School.
- Bylaw 403-2022 Water and Wastewater Systems and Bylaw 405-2022 Master Rates
- Rising Star Resources Ltd. request to construct 100 meters of road on Range Road 91
- Report on Woking Water Reservoirs Supply
- Cemetery Maintenance Grant cheque re-issue
- Village of Rycroft Regional Development Initiative Agreement
2022-01-20 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive the Agricultural Coordinator's report, hear a delegation from the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (PCBFA), and discuss a funding request from that group. The board will also review Policy AG 06 on coyote control and consider a sponsorship request from the Alberta Invasive Species Council, along with the 2021 annual report and the Tree Seedling Program.
- Delegation from Liisa Jeffrey, PCBFA Executive Director at 6:15 pm
- Peace Country Beef and Forage Association funding request (discussion item)
- Alberta Invasive Species Council sponsorship request
- Policy AG 06 - Coyote Control review
- Agricultural Services 2021 Annual Report
2022-01-18 Special Council Meeting - Saddle Hills County Fire Services
This special council meeting focuses on the future of Saddle Hills County Fire Services. Council will hear delegations from the Happy Valley and Blueberry Fire Departments about proposed new fire halls, then discuss options for consolidating fire stations and amending the fire apparatus replacement plan. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion.
- Delegation from Happy Valley Fire Department at 9:30 a.m. to discuss proposed new fire hall at County Complex vs. current location
- Delegation from Blueberry Fire Department at 10:00 a.m. to discuss future of department and new fire hall in Blueberry
- Review of Saddle Hills County Fire Services, including options to amalgamate Blueberry and Happy Valley stations into a new fire hall at County office
- Amendments to Mobile Equipment Replacement Plan: replace mini-pumpers with Wildland Interface Engines in 2022, replace elliptical tenders with tactical tenders in 2023, delay Bonanza and Woking rescue units to 2025
- Funding for new fire apparatus from Mobile Equipment Capital Reserve
2022-01-11 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council is meeting to decide on several business items, including a setback variance request from Kelt Exploration Ltd., a farm access road estimate on Range Road 84, and the discontinuation of the rural potable water connection fee. They will also review policies on childcare subsidies and agricultural services, and discuss new items such as wastewater connections for Bonanza and Savanna and a sponsorship for the 2022 Graduate Banner. The agenda includes a closed session regarding ATCO Power on Range Road 80.
- Request for a setback variance from Kelt Exploration Ltd.
- Estimate to construct a farm access road on Range Road 84
- Discontinuation of rural potable water connection fee
- Bonanza and Savanna wastewater connections
- Write-off of uncollectible accounts