County of Stettler No. 6 public meetings in 2023

County Council

The County Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 Strategic Plan, the 2024 Interim Budget, and several new bylaws. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.

• Bylaw 1712-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (Public Hearing)
• Bylaw 1714-23: Fee Bylaw
• Bylaw 1713-23: Operating Borrowing Bylaw
• Waterline hookup request for Plan 2120944 with estimated costs of $46,000
• Bylaw 1716-23 and 1717-23: Special Tax Levy Bylaws for Buffalo Sands and Buffalo View Estates

County Council

The County Council is meeting to discuss the 2024 Strategic Plan, an interim budget, and various policy updates. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and several new bylaws for traffic, fees, and water wastewater.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1712-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Decision on the 2024 Strategic Plan and Interim Budget 2024
• Bylaw 1701-23: General Traffic Bylaw
• Bylaw 1714-23: Fee Bylaw
• Bylaw 1716-23 and 1717-23: Special Tax Levy Bylaws for Buffalo Sands and Buffalo View Estates

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of items, including a budget discussion for Planning & Development, a tax incentive bylaw, and several regional matters. The agenda includes a delegation, council requests for information, and an in-camera session. Most items are listed as discussion topics, with no final decisions indicated on the agenda.

• Budget Discussion (1:00 pm) – Planning & Development (in-camera, FOIP Section 23)
• Stettler Waste Management Authority Requisition
• Red Willow Lagoon
• Regional Recreation Agreement
• Tax Incentive Bylaw

Agriculture Service Board

The Board is reviewing requests to cancel the December 27, 2023, meeting due to holiday closures and the January 24, 2024, meeting due to a provincial conference. The administration report also covers grain bag recycling, upcoming tree orders, and an annual $1,000 bursary.

• Cancellation of December 27, 2023, meeting
• Cancellation of January 24, 2024, meeting
• $580.00 received for grain bag recycling program
• $1,000.00 annual Agricultural Services Board Bursary
• 2024 Shelterbelt Program orders beginning December 11, 2023

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider several development permits and a subdivision application. Key items include a renewal of a permit for private storage of boat lifts and docks on environmental reserve lands at Rochon Sands Heights, a new esthetician shop in a Highway Commercial zone, and a subdivision application. The commission will also review a request for an extension of time for a subdivision file and a memo regarding a conservation easement.

• DP 23103: Renewal of permit for private storage of boat lifts and docks on environmental reserve lands (Rochon Sands Heights Community Association)
• DP 23108: Esthetician shop (Personal Service Facility) in Highway Commercial zone, 5.52 acres, north of Highway 12
• DP 23105: Development permit application by Snell & Oslund Surveys Ltd.
• SUB2023-10: Subdivision application by McMillan
• Request for extension of time for SUB2020-12

County Council

The County Council is deciding whether to renew a Planning Services Agreement with Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS) from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The meeting also includes public hearings on land use and road closures.

• Proposed PCPS Tier 1 membership fee of $9,000 annually with a 2024 budget allocation of $70,000
• Public hearing for Bylaw 1709-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Public hearing for Bylaw 1711-23: Partial Road Closure
• Bylaw 1712-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading)
• Decisions on tax penalty cancellations and a water hook-up request

County Council

County Council is reviewing a proposed agreement to modernize the Stettler Regional Fire Department. The plan shifts staffing responsibilities, moving from 2.0 shared FTEs to the County being responsible for 1.5 FTEs. Council will also consider land use bylaw amendments and tax penalty cancellations.

• Joint Fire Services Agreement with the Town of Stettler
• Bylaw 1709-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Bylaw 1711-23: Partial Road Closure
• Bylaw 1712-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Stettler Public Library budget review

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole meets to discuss several items, including the Chief Administrative Officer's annual review, a rural fire update, and a request for a letter of support for the RCMP Stettler Traffic Court. The committee will also consider a letter of support for the Clearview School Division, a cost of living adjustment, hunting on county lease lands, an emergency recreation fund policy, and an equipment update. A strategic plan session for 2024 is scheduled.

• Chief Administrative Officer Annual Review (in-camera session)
• Rural Fire Update
• Town of Stettler Letter for Support – Clearview School Division
• Request for Decision: Letter for Support – RCMP Stettler Traffic Court
• Cost of Living Adjustment

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to review its administration report, discuss a reclamation certificate for the Clement gravel pit, and receive correspondence about provincial drought relief for livestock producers. The board will also consider upcoming workshops and conferences.

• Reclamation certificate issued for N ½ and SE-28-41-18-W4M (Clement pit) on October 11, 2023
• Land compensation payments to Clements totaled $84,500 from 1992 to 2023
• Alberta and Canada provide $165 million for drought relief to livestock producers
• Applications for reclamation certificates for NE-33-40-16-W4M, SE-33-41-18-W4M, and part of NE-36-35-20-W4M
• Beaver control at Rochon Sands Heights Boat Launch removed 4 beavers

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permits and one subdivision application. They will decide on a home-based custom furniture business, a request to use two RVs as dwellings with a variance for an ancillary building, and a subdivision application. The meeting also includes reports from the Development Officer and intermunicipal referrals.

• DP 23093: Home Business (custom furniture construction) at #13 Carlisle Road, Carlisle Estates, conditional approval recommended
• DP 23094: Two RVs for dwelling use and variance for one ancillary building in front yard at #13 Vincent Way, Buffalo Lake Meadows
• SUB2023-09: Subdivision of Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 1 Plan 212 0944 (Hayden)
• Intermunicipal referral reports from White Sands and Kneehill County

County Council

This is the annual organizational meeting required by the Municipal Government Act, where council will elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve, set meeting dates and per diem policies, and make appointments to legislated and advisory committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine appointments and policy adoptions.

• Election of Reeve (current: Councillor Larry Clarke)
• Election of Deputy Reeve and schedule for term
• Adoption of Council Remuneration Policy CN 1.1 (per diems: $275 for 4+ hr meetings, $200 for less)
• Appointments to Agricultural Service Board, Municipal Planning Commission, and other committees
• Set regular council meetings: second Wednesday monthly at 10:00 a.m.

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on several funding requests, including the Parkland Regional Library 2024 budget, Stettler Airport funding, and an emergency request from Byemoor Community Hall. They will also consider a water hook-up request, a community board game request, and Light the Night 2023. The agenda includes first readings of three bylaws, including a land use bylaw amendment and a borrowing bylaw, plus updates on infrastructure projects.

• Parkland Regional Library 2024 budget: per capita requisition increase from $8.75 to $9.18, raising County's cost from $50,890 to $53,391
• Stettler Airport funding request
• Emergency funding request: Byemoor Community Hall
• Bylaw 1709-23: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1710-23: Borrowing Bylaw (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board will consider accepting the annual review of the Soil Conservation policy, receive updates on drought declarations and gravel pit reclamation, and hear a delegation on winter livestock feeding. The board will also discuss correspondence regarding drought response and review financials.

• Request for decision on AG Policy 3.8 Soil Conservation annual review
• 2023 Declaration of Drought update and correspondence with provincial/federal representatives
• Gravel pit reclamation status for NW-28-41-18-W4M and applications for NE-33-40-16-W4M, SE-41-18-W4M, NE-36-35-20-W4M
• Delegation by Barry Yaremcio on tips for winter livestock feeding
• Wild boar program update and ASB resolution deadline October 4, 2023

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider seven development permit applications, two subdivision files, and a stop order. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a development officer's report. Decisions will be made on these items during the meeting.

• DP 23076 NE 34-38-19-4 (Lizee)
• DP 23083 Lot 31 Block 1 Plan 052 5511 (Eliuk)
• DP 23085 Lots 16A Block 8 Plan 152 4957 (Martin)
• DP 23086 Lots 7-11 Block 7 Plan RN70 (Evangelical Free Church)
• Stop Order on NE 20-40-20-4

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on a fire truck damaged in an April incident, with options ranging from engineering a new chassis to selling as salvage. They will also review the Council Remuneration Policy, which sets per diems and allowances for council members. Other items include the Byemoor Sewer Project and Erskine Streetlights.

• Fire truck (Unit 226) damaged April 30, 2023, south of Erskine; insurance claim started, deductible $5,000
• Options for fire truck: engineer new chassis (insurance covers $4,000), take parts payout (~$20,000), or sell as salvage
• Council Remuneration Policy review: per diems $200 (under 4 hrs) to $275 (4+ hrs), monthly supervision fee $800, reeve allowance $650/month
• Byemoor Sewer Project update
• Erskine Streetlights discussion

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and operational items, including a land use bylaw amendment, a fire truck purchase, and the auction of used equipment. They will also discuss a water hookup request and participation in school planning.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1707-23 to rezone ~9 acres in NW-6-39-21-W4M from Agricultural to Country Residence Agricultural District
• Ratify purchase of 2001 Freightliner Fire Rescue Truck for $49,875 plus GST from Red Deer Motors
• Approve sale of 11 fleet vehicles and equipment at auction by Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd. (Oct 12-14, 2023)
• Authorize water service connection for NW 15-40-19-4 with expenses up to $15,000 from connection fees
• Appoint two councillors to participate in Clearview Public Schools' planning for new elementary build and high school renovation

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and operational items, including a public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1707-23 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, a request to purchase a cargo van, and various other decisions. The agenda also includes routine reports, consent agenda items, and an in-camera legal update.

• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 1707-23 (LUB amendment) at 1 pm
• Request for decision on fire truck purchase
• Request for decision on cargo van purchase (options from $45,985 to $51,000 plus GST)
• Request for decision on water hook-up request
• Request for decision on auction of used equipment

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is considering a development permit for James Marshall Trucking Ltd. to expand an existing sand and gravel pit (the 'Worth Pit') near Erskine, including on-site sales. The expansion would increase the disturbance area from 4.8 to 7.7 hectares. The commission will also revisit a previously presented permit for Bar W Resort. Decisions will be based on staff analysis of noise, air quality, wetlands, and other impacts.

• DP 23017: Expand sand/gravel extraction and processing at SE 35-38-22-W4M, 115.77 acres, Agricultural zoning
• Proposed expansion adds three phases, increasing disturbance area from 4.8 ha to 7.7 ha
• On-site sales of aggregate requested under 'Sand, Gravel and Surface Mineral Processing' use
• Noise assessment: closest residence (70m east) would experience up to 59.01 dBA with all equipment operating
• Air quality modelling shows particulate levels below Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permit applications. One permit allows for mineral extraction and processing, while the other concerns the Bar W Resort.

• Approved development permit DP 23017 for James Marshall Trucking Ltd. for sand, gravel, and surface mineral extraction and processing (Unanimous)
• Approved development permit DP 23077 for Bar W Resort with amended conditions (6-1)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is considering a discretionary use development permit for a 318-site Recreational Vehicle Park and a Rural Convenience Store on 79.29 acres on the south shore of Buffalo Lake. The application follows a 2019 Stop Order on the property due to unmet conditions from a previous approval. The commission will hear from the applicant and the public before deliberating.

• Development permit DP 23077 for Bar W Resort: 318 RV sites and a rural convenience store
• Property: NE 20-40-20-4, south shore of Buffalo Lake, near Rochon Sands and White Sands
• RV park seasonal operation May 1 to October 15; off-season access without services
• 318 RV sites count against the 875 development units allocated to Area C in the South Shore Area Structure Plan
• Proposed convenience store: 1,872 sq ft, publicly accessible; rest of development for leaseholders and guests

The Municipal Planning Commission heard presentations from County administration, Bar W Resort, and several community associations regarding a proposed 318-site RV park. Following public testimony concerning traffic, boat launch capacity, and environmental impacts, the Commission postponed its decision.

• Approved August 31, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved granting community association representatives an additional 10 minutes for presentations (Unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Development Permit Application DP23077 until September 8, 2023 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including speed reductions in Anderson Subdivision and near Generation RV, a rural fire update, a traffic speed trailer, RCMP concerns, a request from Botha Community Centre, third-party filming in the county, and rural water survey results. The meeting includes an in-camera session and a health and safety event.

• Speed reduction in Anderson Subdivision (Councillor Gendre)
• 60 km/h speed at Generation RV (Reeve Clarke/C. Gendre)
• Rural fire update (Reeve Clarke/C. Stevens)
• Botha Community Centre request
• Third-party filming in the county

The Committee of the Whole approved a $2,500 contribution to the Stettler Library for a Truth and Reconciliation event. Council also authorized the donation of gravel for the Erskine Outdoor Rink and directed administration to research streetlighting costs in Erskine.

• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Stettler Library Truth and Reconciliation event (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of 100 yards of gravel to Erskine Outdoor Rink project (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to provide cost options for increasing Erskine streetlighting (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to write a letter of support for lowering speed limits in Anderson Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to send updates to four partners regarding the Regional Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to write to Town of Stettler regarding shared traffic speed trailer and bring purchase proposal to budget discussion (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring Botha Bell relocation plans and costs back for public consultation (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to develop a third-party filming policy and guidelines (6-1)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to hear a presentation on climate trends, drought, and precipitation from the Alberta Climate Information Service, and to receive updates on the 2023 drought declaration and post-strychnine activities. The board will also review correspondence, including letters declaring a state of agricultural disaster and requesting drought assistance from the provincial agriculture minister. Administrative reports cover ongoing field work like roadside spraying, gravel pit inspections, and repairs at Scenic Sands and Rochon Sands.

• Delegation: Ralph Wright, Alberta Climate Information Service, on climate trends, drought & precipitation
• Update on 2023 Declaration of Drought and post-strychnine activities
• Correspondence: Letter declaring State of Agricultural Disaster (June 14, 2023)
• Correspondence: Letter to Minister of Agriculture requesting feed and transportation assistance
• Administration report: roadside spraying 90% complete; repairs at Scenic Sands pathways and Rochon Sands Heights

The Agricultural Services Board directed administration to write to federal and provincial ministers and representatives to encourage funding for the 2023 Agricultural Recovery program. The board also received reports on drought trends, administration activities, and the Farm to Fork event.

• Directed Administration to write to Federal and Provincial Ministers and the Drumheller-Stettler MLA to encourage 2023 Agricultural Recovery program funding (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved August 23, 2023 agenda (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Agricultural Services Board Administration Report for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Post Strychnine Update for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Received correspondence regarding State of Agricultural Disaster and drought assistance for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Received 2023 Financials report for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Farm to Fork/Long Table Supper Recap for information (Carried Unanimously)

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider three development permit applications and one subdivision file. The permits include a carport with a setback variance, an RV dwelling with a front yard variance, and an ancillary building. The commission will also review a subdivision application.

• DP 23062: Carport with 34% variance to east side yard setback (2' instead of 3') at Lot 72 Block 2 Plan 052 2242, Buffalo Sands
• DP 23069: RV as dwelling with variance to front yard setback (20' instead of 25') at Lot 78 Block 2 Plan 052 2242, Buffalo Sands
• DP 23081: Lots 21, 22 Block 2 Plan 171 AE (Brann)
• SUB2023-07: SW 24-35-20-W4M (Hunter Wallace Surveys Ltd.)
• Development Officers' Report: 84 permits processed to date, including 5 solar installations

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permit applications subject to specific site and setback conditions. The commission also received the Development Officer's monthly report for June through August 2023.

• Approved development permit DP 23081 for Linda Brann (Unanimous)
• Approved development permit DP 23062 for John Veltman (5-2)
• Received Planning and Development Officer's Monthly Report for June-August 2023 (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on two waterline hookup requests for livestock due to drought, set the 2023 tax sale date, and consider a tax penalty forgiveness request. They will also hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, and receive updates on rural fire and agricultural drought assistance.

• Water hookup requests for NW 14-40-20-W4 and NE 21-40-20-W4, each with $15,000 connection fee
• Set 2023 Tax Sale date for December 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Tax penalty forgiveness request for $3,129.87 on roll 431402
• Public hearings for Bylaw 1704-23 (MDP amendment) and Bylaw 1705-23 (LUB amendment)
• Bylaw 1707-23 (LUB amendment) for first reading

Council authorized two water service connections and scheduled a tax sale for December 7, 2023. The board also passed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw and approved a partial tax forgiveness for one ratepayer.

• Forgave $2,769.87 in property tax arrears for roll 431402 subject to $10,000 payment
• Directed Administration to request provincial highway mowing by August 1
• Approved letters to MLA and Minister of Agriculture supporting Agricultural Recovery program
• Authorized water service connection for NW 14- 40- 20- W4 (up to $15,000)
• Authorized water service connection for NE 21- 40- 20- W4 (up to $15,000)
• Set 2023 Tax Sale date for December 7, 2023
• Passed Bylaw 1704-23 amending the Municipal Development Plan
• Passed Bylaw 1705-23 amending the Land Use Bylaw development permit process

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a public hearing for a rezoning bylaw, purchases of pickup trucks, and a bursary award. The agenda includes multiple bylaws for readings, financial reports, and in-camera sessions for confidential matters.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1699-23 to rezone 14 acres (5.66 hectares) of SW-3-40-19-W4M from Agricultural to Country Residence Agricultural District
• Request for decision to purchase two 3/4-ton pickup trucks from Tower Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for $69,000 each, total $138,000
• Request for decision to award $1,000 Agricultural Service Board Bursary to Rayell Haustein of Erskine
• Bylaw 1706-23 Fire Protection Bylaw for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings
• In-camera session to discuss tax agreement, lot purchase offer, and other confidential items

County Council approved the purchase of two 3/4-ton pickup trucks and granted a partial tax forgiveness of $100,931.77 for a specific roll. Council also passed bylaws regarding development and subdivision authority and rezoned 14 acres of land.

• Approved purchase of two 3/4-ton pickup trucks from Southtown Chrysler for $138,512.50 plus GST (Unanimous)
• Approved forgiveness of $86,937.28 in non-residential taxes and $13,994.49 in penalties for roll 581400 (5-2)
• Approved $1,000 ASB Bursary for Rayell Haustein (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,851 expenditure for road construction cost-sharing on Range Road 21-2 (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1702-23 (Development Authority) and Bylaw 1703-23 (Subdivision Authority) (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1699-23 to rezone 14 acres from Agricultural to Country Residence Agricultural (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to review Recreation Special Project Funding for September meeting (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to contact Alberta Minister of Agriculture regarding feed assistance (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will hold a public hearing and consider several bylaws, including a rezoning (Bylaw 1699-23) and new Development and Subdivision Authority bylaws. They will also decide on purchasing two pickup trucks for $138,512.50, discuss tax forgiveness for Bar W RV Resort, and receive various reports and updates. Several items will be discussed in-camera due to confidentiality.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1699-23, a Land Use Bylaw amendment (rezoning)
• Purchase of two 3/4-ton pickup trucks from Southtown Chrysler for $138,512.50 total
• Bylaw 1702-23 (Development Authority) and 1703-23 (Subdivision Authority) for readings
• Bylaw 1704-23 (Municipal Development Plan amendment) and 1705-23 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) for first reading
• Bylaw 1706-23 (Fire Protection Bylaw) for readings

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 council is meeting on June 28, 2023. The agenda includes an in-camera (closed) session to discuss the Gadsby work tender award and fire mediation, both under FOIPPA Section 23 (local body confidences). No other substantive items are listed.

• In-camera discussion of Gadsby work tender award
• In-camera discussion of fire mediation

Council awarded a contract for waterline connections in the Hamlet of Gadsby. The board also received information regarding a resolved fire mediation between the County and the Town of Stettler.

• Awarded Hamlet of Gadsby waterline upgrade project to Elite Site Services for $490,996.28 (Unanimous)
• Received Fire Mediation item for information (Unanimous)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to review and decide on several agricultural policies, including lease lands, pest and nuisance control, and the Animal Health Act. They will also receive updates on the 2023 drought declaration and the administration report. The board will select a recipient for the ASB Bursary from five applications.

• 2023 Declaration of Drought Update: County declared agriculture disaster June 14 due to dry conditions; moisture since ranges 7mm to 62mm
• Request for Decision AG Policy 3.1 – Lease Lands: annual review of policy for leasing county-owned land
• Request for Decision AG Policy 3.6 – Pest and Nuisance Control on County Right of Way
• Request for Decision AG Policy 3.12 – Animal Health Act
• Request for Decision ASB Bursary Award: five applications received, recipient to be selected

The Board accepted three agriculture policies regarding lease lands, pest control, and the Animal Health Act. It also awarded the 2023 ASB Bursary and scheduled a public information session on property rights. Additionally, the Board resolved to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and the local MLA regarding drought concerns.

• Approved $1,000 2023 ASB Bursary for Rayell Haustein (Unanimous)
• Approved Agriculture Policy 3.1—Lease Lands (Unanimous)
• Approved Agriculture Policy 3.6—Pest and Nuisance Control In the County Right of Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy AG 3.12—Animal Health Act (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Administration to set up a public information session with Darcy Allen on Property Rights (Unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Drumheller-Stettler MLA regarding 2023 drought concerns (Unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review the Development Officer's report and decide on two development permit applications that require variances. The first is for an ancillary building (garage) in the front yard with a reduced setback, and the second is for an 8-foot-high fence exceeding the standard 6-foot limit. The commission will also consider two subdivision applications from Red Willow Pork Farm Inc.

• DP 23047: Variance to allow garage in front yard and reduce front setback from 25' to 18' at 11 Marina View Close, Rochon Sands Heights (construction value $35,000)
• DP 23053: Variance to allow 8-ft high fence in Anderson Subdivision (construction value $5,000)
• SUB2023-05 and SUB2023-06: Subdivision applications by Red Willow Pork Farm Inc. (SE-03-40-17-W4M and NW-04-40-17-W4M)
• Development Officer's report includes 20+ other development permits, including solar panels, ancillary buildings, and RV dwellings

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two subdivision applications for Red Willow Pork Farm Inc. and a development permit for an ancillary building with yard variances. The commission also requested a report on the value of new assessed improvements for 2023.

• Approved subdivision SUB2023-05 for SE 3-40-17-W4M (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision SUB2023-06 for NE 4-40-17-W4M (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP 23047 for an ancillary building with front yard and setback variances (Borbandy)
• Approved request for Administration to report on new assessed improvements from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2023 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development Officer's Monthly Report for May-June 2023 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a tax incentive bylaw, the Red Willow sewer, and drone use. The agenda also includes an in-camera session for a tax cancellation request and a development referral, which are closed to the public.

• Tax Incentive Bylaw discussion
• Red Willow Sewer update
• Drone Use policy discussion
• Folding Community Groups
• Council Renumeration Policy

The Committee recommended the forgiveness of specific non-residential taxes and penalties for roll 581400. Council also approved the purchase of a drone kit and directed the planning of firefighter recognition events. Several items, including the Tax Incentive Bylaw and Council Renumeration Policy, were received for information or deferred.

• Recommended forgiving $32,440.64 in taxes and $13,994.49 in penalties for roll 581400 (Carried)
• Approved purchase of small drone kit for $1,247.00 plus GST (Carried)
• Directed Administration to plan Open House barbeque events for Stettler Regional Fire volunteers (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Red Willow Sewer item for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Tax Incentive Bylaw item for information (Carried Unanimously)
• Directed Administration to add Council Renumeration Policy to a future agenda (Carried Unanimously)
• Cancelled the July 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting (Carried Unanimously)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting on June 22, 2023. The agenda includes a closed-door (in-camera) session to discuss fire mediation under FOIPPA Section 23 (local body confidences). No other substantive items are listed; the rest is procedural.

• In-camera session on fire mediation (FOIPPA Section 23)
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The County Council met for a special session to discuss fire mediation in a closed session. Following this, Council authorized the Reeve and CAO to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Stettler.

• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Entered in-camera session to discuss Fire Mediation (Unanimous)
• Exited in-camera session (Unanimous)
• Authorized Reeve and CAO to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Stettler (6-1)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to decide on several items, including changes to the Protective Services on-call policy, community investment program funding, and a rezoning bylaw. They will also discuss updates on the Gadsby Waterline and other operational matters. The agenda includes multiple requests for decision and a public hearing.

• Repeal and replace Protective Services Policy 1.2 on on-call pay and response
• Community Investment Program funding decisions
• Bylaw 1699-23: Land Use Bylaw amendment (rezoning) for first reading
• Bylaw 1700-23: Fee Bylaw for readings
• Range Road 21-2 speed limit change

Council declared an agricultural disaster due to extreme drought and approved various community grants and infrastructure projects. Decisions included increasing a speed limit on Range Road 21-2 and funding environmental monitoring at the Erskine Landfill. The council also awarded two four-year land leases.

• Declared County of Stettler in an agricultural disaster due to extreme drought (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 in Community Investment Program funding for various organizations (Unanimous)
• Increased speed limit on Range Road 21-2 from 50km/h to 60km/h (5-2)
• Authorized $32,000 for groundwater and landfill gas monitoring at Erskine Landfill (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,224 purchase of herbicide from Veseris (Unanimous)
• Awarded 4-year lease of Parcel 15 to Gordon Lane for $3,800 annually (Unanimous)
• Awarded 4-year lease of Parcel 16 to Jim Long for $2,200 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement in principle with Byemoor Cemetery Club for War Memorial (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of items, including dust control, museum gravel, landfill setbacks, a picnic shelter, marina stairs, a website, security cameras, school gym support, water survey mapping, tax rate scenarios, council chairs, and lease land bids. This is a discussion meeting, not a decision-making one, and no formal votes are expected.

• Dust control (Councillor Gendre)
• Museum gravel (Councillor Stevens)
• Erskine Landfill setbacks
• Proposed Scenic Sands picnic shelter
• Tax rate scenarios

The Committee of the Whole decided to reject all land purchase proposals and approved a gravel donation for the Stettler Town & Country Museum. Council also issued a letter of support for Stettler Home Support's grant application. Several other items, including a picnic shelter proposal and landfill monitoring, were referred back to Administration for further study.

• Rejected all land purchase proposals (Unanimous)
• Approved donation and transport of 60-yards of gravel to Stettler Town & Country Museum (6-1)
• Approved letter of support for Stettler Home Support grant application (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to further review Scenic Sands Picnic Shelter proposal (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring back monitoring options for Erskine Landfill development (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring back three bids for Buffalo View Estates Marina staircase (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to update the Code of the West document (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring Lease Land Bids to the June 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

County Council

Council will consider approving the 2023 revised budget, which includes tax increases of 1% for residential, 5% for farmland, and 3% for non-residential and machinery/equipment. The meeting also includes public hearings on two land use bylaw amendments, several policy decisions, and a tax agreement discussion in camera.

• 2023 revised budget with tax increases: 1% residential, 5% farmland, 3% non-residential and machinery/equipment
• Bylaw 1693-23: Land Use Bylaw amendment (discretionary uses in a specific zone) - public hearing and readings
• Bylaw 1694-23: Land Use Bylaw amendment (development approval lengths) - public hearing and readings
• Bylaw 1696-23: Tax Rate Bylaw - first, second, and third readings
• Bylaw 1697-23 and 1698-23: Special Tax Bylaws for Buffalo View Estates and Buffalo Sands

Council approved the 2023 Revised Budget and passed Bylaw 1696-23 regarding tax rates. The board also set prices for county-owned lots in Erskine and Botha and approved several agricultural and recruitment policies.

• Approved 2023 Revised Budget (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1696-23 Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Set Erskine residential lot price at $22,880.00 and Botha residential/commercial lot price at $19,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Physician Recruitment and Retention Incentive Policy CN 1.10 (Unanimous)
• Approved Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola Policy AG 3.3 (5-1)
• Approved Tree Acquisition Policy AG 3.4 (Unanimous)
• Approved Grazing Road Allowances Policy AG 3.11 (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $15,000 plus GST from Recreation Emergency Reserve for boat launch ramp repairs (Unanimous)

Agriculture Service Board

The County of Stettler No. 6 Agricultural Services Board is meeting to review and potentially update six agricultural policies (vegetation control, clubroot, tree acquisition, wild boar control, soil conservation, grazing road allowances) and to hear a delegation from FCC on land values for rental and purchasing. The board will also consider cancelling the May 24, 2023 meeting and receive the administration report, which includes rodent control product sales and a bursary update.

• FCC delegation on land values, rental and purchasing (10:00 AM)
• Review of AG Policy 3.2 Vegetation Control, 3.3 Clubroot, 3.4 Tree Acquisition, 3.5 Wild Boar Control, 3.8 Soil Conservation, 3.11 Grazing Road Allowances
• Rodent control products for sale: Rozol 9 kg pail $129.69, 22 kg bag $239.25, Groundforce 10 kg pail $121.99, Ramik green 10 kg pail $101.70
• Request to cancel May 24, 2023 meeting
• Battle River Research Group annual report delegation (11:30 AM)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two discretionary use development permits. One permit allows for a manufactured home in the Stettler division, and another allows for a value-added agricultural industry with refrigerator units in the Erskine — South Warden division.

• Approved DP 23033 for a manufactured home on Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 6137HW (Unanimous)
• Approved DP 23032 for a value-added agricultural industry and two sea-can refrigerator units on Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 142 5191 (Unanimous)
• Approved the April 26, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting to make several decisions, including approving the 2022 audited financial statements, appointing the 2023 auditor, and awarding a traffic study for the Buffalo Lake South Shore Growth Node. They will also consider tenders for vehicles, a grader, herbicide purchases, and sewer work in Botha, plus first readings of two bylaw amendments. Delegations from Rural Municipalities of Alberta, RCMP, and other groups are scheduled.

• Award South Shore Traffic Study to Stantec Consulting Ltd for $38,395 plus GST
• Approve 2022 audited financial statements and appoint Gitzel & Company as 2023 auditor
• Tenders for Ag Services vehicle, three-quarter tonne vehicles, half-tonne vehicles, and grader
• Herbicide purchases #1 and #2
• First reading of Bylaw 1693-23 (MDP discretionary uses) and Bylaw 1694-23 (development approval lengths)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an update to the Stettler Regional Emergency Management Partnership (SREMA) agreement, which formalizes emergency management cooperation among six municipalities. The committee will also review the county's grader and vehicle fleets. Two delegations are scheduled: one from the County of Paintearth and one from Canoe Purchasing. The meeting includes an in-camera session for a draft letter and a development update, citing FOIP Section 23 (local public body confidences).

• Update to SREMA Agreement (Stettler Regional Emergency Management Partnership)
• Grader Fleet Review
• Vehicle Fleet Review
• Delegation from Michael Simpson, County of Paintearth (11 am)
• Delegation from Ryan, Canoe Purchasing (1 pm)

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to hear an appeal of a remedial order issued under the Nuisance Bylaw for an unsightly property at 33 Main Street, Red Willow. The order was issued after a bylaw officer found accumulated refuse on the property and right-of-way. The landowner, William McKinnon, has requested a review, and council will deliberate and decide whether to uphold or revoke the order.

• Appeal of Remedial Order for 33 Main Street, Red Willow (case 2023-0055)
• Nuisance Bylaw 1385-08 violation for accumulation of refuse
• Incident reported Feb 9, 2023; order served Feb 10, 2023
• $50.00 fee for appeal review, refundable if order revoked
• Container removed from property by Feb 23, 2023

The Municipal Planning Commission approved development permits for a guest ranch, a residential agricultural operation, and a raised deck. The commission also received the Planning and Development Officer's monthly report.

• Approved DP 23013 for a Guest Ranch (Jongerden) (Unanimous)
• Approved DP 23008 for a detached dwelling, barn, agricultural operation, and ancillary building (Anderson) (Carried)
• Approved DP 23014 for a raised deck with side yard variances (Grunow) (5-1)
• Approved the March 15, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development Officer's Monthly Report (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will consider four water hook-up requests, award dust abatement tenders, and give first, second, and third readings to an Animal Control Bylaw and a CAP Levy Bylaw. The agenda also includes an intermunicipal library agreement, a grader re-tender, and a SWMA land purchase, plus several in-camera items.

• Water hook-up requests for NE-6-40-19-W4 (up to $15,000), SE-26-35-20-W4 (up to $15,000), and NE 22-38-19-W4 (approx. $11,000)
• Dust abatement tenders for Calcium, MG-30, MC-250, and DL-10 Oil
• Bylaw 1691-23: Animal Control Bylaw for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings
• Bylaw 1692-23: CAP Levy Bylaw for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings
• Intermunicipal Library Agreement

Council authorized the acquisition of land at NW 34-40-19 W4M to be held in trust for the Stettler Waste Management Authority. The meeting also included the passage of animal control and CAP levy bylaws and the awarding of several dust abatement contracts.

• Approved acquisition of NW 34-40-19 W4M as trustee for Stettler Waste Management Authority
• Allocated $125,000 from reserves to address rural fire department equipment deficiencies
• Passed Bylaw 1691-23 (Animal Control) through third reading
• Passed Bylaw 1692-23 (CAP Levy) through third reading
• Awarded 2023 Calcium Chloride Brine tender to Rener Calcium
• Awarded 2023 MG-30 tender to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd.
• Awarded 2023 MC-250 and Asphalt Emulsion tenders to Read on Roads Inc.
• Authorized water service connections for NE 22-38-19 W4M and SW 11-40-17 W4M (up to $15,000 each)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including approach permits under a fee bylaw, marina stairs, a White Sands Road agreement, and a Gadsby Ball sewer hookup. After lunch, they will continue with fire next steps and railroad crossings. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with decisions possibly made at a future council meeting.

• Approach Permits (Fee Bylaw) discussion
• Marina Stairs project
• White Sands Road Agreement
• Gadsby Ball Sewer Hookup
• Fire – Next Steps and Railroad Crossings

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to discuss land values and cash rent, review the administration report, and consider year-end 2022 financials. The agenda includes a delegation from FCC on land values and a board member's request for information on cash rent. Most items are routine reports and updates.

• Delegation from FCC on land values for rental and purchasing
• Discussion of land values and cash rent (Board Member Mr. Nibourg)
• Year End (2022) Financials review
• Rodent control products for 2023: Rozol, Ground Force, Ramik
• Agricultural Services Board Bursary applications due April 14, 2023

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development permit application (DP 23009) from Rory and Candace Reinbold for a covered deck attached to an RV used as a dwelling in the Rochon Sands Heights subdivision. The proposed covered deck does not comply with the Land Use Bylaw, which limits additions to uncovered ground-level decks. The commission will also review a referral from Lacombe County regarding a proposed Area Structure Plan south of Highway 11, with a recommendation to send no objections subject to buffer requirements near the Nevis Gas Plant.

• DP 23009: Variance for covered deck at Lot 13 Blk 2 Plan 062 0307 (Reinbold) in Rochon Sands Heights; staff recommend approval only if roof is removed
• Referral: Lacombe County Bylaw 1384/23 South of Highway 11 (East of Haynes) Area Structure Plan; comments due before March 9, 2023 public hearing
• Development Officer's Report: 113 development permits recorded, total value of improvements $11,057,990
• Subdivision activity 2022: 15 applications, new lots created, various acreages
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023

The Commission approved a development permit for a ground level deck without a roof structure. It also authorized a non-objection response to Lacombe County regarding an Area Structure Plan. The board requested further information on vertical farming bylaws for a future meeting.

• Approved DP 23009 (Reinbold) for a ground level deck with no roof structure (Unanimous)
• Authorized Administration to notify Lacombe County of no objections to the South of Hwy 11 Area Structure Plan, provided suitable transitions/buffers are used (Unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development Officer’s Monthly Report for information (Unanimous)
• Received Land Use Bylaw – Vertical Farming item for information (Unanimous)

County Council

Council unanimously approved the 2023 Budget and passed a new Fee Bylaw. The meeting also included the adoption of policies for ice facility flooding and operational assistance grants.

• Approved 2023 Budget (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1690-23 Fee Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Regional Recreation Board Agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ice Facilities Flooding Support policy AF 6.27 (Unanimous)
• Approved Operational Assistance Grant policy AF 6.6 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Wild Rose Assessment's Contract Amendment (Unanimous)
• Scheduled meeting Feb 21, 2023 with Big Valley and Byemoor Fire Departments (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant extension request to Town of Stettler for IDP (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The County of Stettler No. 6 Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several operational and policy items, including a 2022 health and safety analysis, laneway snowplowing, a recreation policy for water at arenas, an update on the Hartshorn sign, an operational assistance grant, a ratepayer request for carcass removal, and a rural water servicing survey. The meeting also includes an in-camera session on tax collection advocacy under FOIP Section 27 (privileged information).

• In-camera session on tax collection advocacy (FOIP Section 27)
• 2022 Health & Safety Analysis
• Laneway snowplowing discussion
• Recreation Policy: Water for Arenas
• Operational Assistance Grant

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is scheduled to review two development permit applications for ancillary buildings (garages) in Botha and Scenic Sands. The agenda also includes three subdivision files and new business items, including a Ducks Unlimited Canada application and two Town of Stettler subdivisions. The Development Officer’s report recommends approval for both permits, subject to specific setback variances and conditions.

• DP 22112: Variance request for a 24ft x 12ft garage in the front yard at 4904 49 Street, Botha (Klatt).
• DP 23001: Variance request for a 935 sq ft garage in the front yard in Scenic Sands subdivision (Bachand).
• SUB2022-13: Subdivision application by S&C Charles Farms Inc. for W1/2-12-41-17-W4M.
• SUB2022-14: Subdivision application by 2 Woody’s Holdings Ltd. for Lot 20, Blk 2, Plan 052 2242.
• SUB2022-15: Subdivision application by Warren Mark Jones for SE-6-35-17-W4M.

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits for ancillary buildings and four subdivision applications. The commission also waived a notice period for a Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation easement and confirmed no concerns regarding two Town of Stettler subdivisions.

• Approved DP 23001 for Bachand ancillary building with variance (Unanimous)
• Approved SUB2022-14 to create two resort residential parcels (Unanimous)
• Approved DP 22112 for Klatt ancillary building (Unanimous)
• Approved SUB2022-13 to create one agricultural parcel and consolidate (Unanimous)
• Approved SUB2022-15 to create one agricultural parcel (Unanimous)
• Waived remainder of 60-day notice for Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation easement (4-2)
• Confirmed no concerns with Town of Stettler Subdivision 2022-02 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed no concerns with Town of Stettler Subdivision 2023-01 (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 council is meeting to decide on several items, including funding for nine community organizations through the Community Investment Program, amendments to the road dedication policy, and awarding contracts for the Gadsby Rural Water project. They will also hold a public hearing on a Municipal Development Plan amendment and discuss other administrative matters.

• Community Investment Program: 9 applications, $15,000 annual budget, requests up to $10,000
• Policy PD 4.4 amendments: allow road acquisition agreements instead of mandatory road plans
• Confirm purchase of Asdee Stockpile Site
• Award Phase 2 and Phase 3 Gadsby Rural Water contracts
• Bylaw 1687-22: Amendment to Municipal Development Plan (public hearing)

Council approved the cancellation of over $4.8 million in unpaid property taxes for specific oil and gas properties from 2018 to 2022. The board also approved several community grants and a land purchase, while declining contracts for Gadsby Rural Water servicing phases 2 and 3.

• Cancelled $4,899,322.67 in oil and gas property tax arrears for 2018-2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Asdee Stockpile Site from Warren Mark Jones (Unanimous)
• Declined contracts for Phase 2 and Phase 3 Gadsby Rural Water Servicing (4-3)
• Approved funding for 8 Community Investment Program grants, including $2,500 for Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1687-22 to amend the Municipal Development Plan regarding road dedication (Unanimous)
• Denied request to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an optional staff holiday (1-6)
• Denied $5,000 funding request for Donalda FCSS (2-5)
• Approved updated Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency Agreement (Unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council is meeting on January 11, 2023, to consider seconding a draft resolution from Wheatland County that urges the Rural Municipalities of Alberta to advocate for a dedicated provincial funding model for non-residential infrastructure. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bylaws, and reports, with no other major decisions listed.

• Decision on seconding RMA resolution for provincial funding for non-residential infrastructure
• Public hearing (item 4) and delegations (item 5) are listed but no details provided
• Letter from Minister Schulz, Alberta Municipal Affairs, to Reeve Clarke (consent agenda item 12.6)
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023