Westlock County public meetings in 2021

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review routine reports and consider several items, including the 2022 interim operating and capital budget, letters of support for local organizations, and a grant application. The agenda also includes in-camera items on land applications and a legal matter. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items for information or approval.

• 2022 Interim Operating and Capital Budget Approval
• Letters of support for Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill and Hope Resource Centre
• Alberta Community Partnership Intermunicipal Collaboration Grant Application
• October and November 2021 variance reports
• Council Resolution Follow Up Action Report

Budget Committee

The provided agenda text contains only website navigation elements and no actual agenda items. It is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will consider first reading of Bylaw 27-2021, which consolidates all municipal fees, rates, and charges into one document. Administration recommends passing the bylaw now, with a comparative analysis of fees against other municipalities deferred to next year. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a follow-up report on prior council resolutions.

• Bylaw 27-2021 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw - first reading
• Council Resolution Follow Up Action Report
• In-camera items: 2021 Capital Vehicle Replacement, Tax Sale Reserve Bids, Tax Arrears Payment Plan, 2022 Budget, FOIPP items
• Adoption of minutes from October 12 and November 9, 2021 meetings

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will review two development applications: one from Nutrien Ag Solutions for a storage shed/office and two anhydrous ammonia tanks on a 147.43-acre parcel, and another from Rogers Communications for a telecommunications installation on a 131.9-acre parcel. Both applications are discretionary uses in the Agricultural District and are subject to staff-recommended conditions. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Nutrien Ag Solutions: storage shed/office and 2 anhydrous ammonia tanks on Pt. SW 19-60-01-W5
• Rogers Communications: telecommunications installation and equipment shelter on Pt. SE 35-59-25-W4
• Nutrien application requires Fertilizer Canada audit and Alberta Transportation/Fire Code permits
• Rogers application requires permits from NAV Canada, Transport Canada, and ISED/AUC compliance
• Adoption of October 20, 2021 MPC minutes

MPC Organizational

This is a procedural organizational meeting of the Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC). The agenda includes only the call to order, adoption of the agenda, appointment of a chairperson and vice chairperson, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Appointment of chairperson
• Appointment of vice chairperson
• Adoption of the agenda

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2022 Budget Direction and a new Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw (27-2021), along with monthly departmental reports. A delegation will present on 2021 assessments and mill rates. The committee will also hold an in-camera session for statutory holiday information, tax sale reserve bids, tax arrears repayment, an intermunicipal development plan, and contract information.

• 2022 Budget Direction
• Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 27-2021
• 2021 Assessments & Millrates delegation
• September 2021 Variance Report, Reserve Summary, Capital Report
• In-camera items: Tax Sale Reserve Bids, Tax Arrears Re-Payment Plan

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review routine administrative items, including a follow-up report on previous council resolutions, cheque signing authority, a letter of support request from Community Futures Tawatinaw Region, and a capital project for replacing a light vehicle (Unit #121). The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and special community announcements for Remembrance Day.

• Review of Council Resolution Follow Up Report
• Cheque Signing Authority review
• Letter of Support Request from Community Futures Tawatinaw Region
• 2021 Capital Project #2101: Light Vehicle Replacement - Unit #121

Council Organizational

This is the organizational meeting of Westlock County Council following the 2021 election. Council will swear in all seven councillors, elect a reeve and deputy reeve, and make appointments to committees and boards. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Swearing-in ceremony for all seven councillors
• Election of reeve and deputy reeve
• Appointments to Municipal Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board
• Council committee and other agency appointments
• 2022 regular council and governance and priorities committee schedule

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development application from Pembina Bible Camp to build a wash/shower house at a campground near the Pembina River. The application is discretionary due to its campground use, and staff have recommended conditions including a closed sewage system and safety code compliance. The commission will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application 21 090: Pembina Bible Camp wash/shower house, Pt. NW-13-62-01-W5, with staff conditions on sewage and permits
• Adoption of September 15, 2021 MPC minutes
• Previous approvals: manufactured home variance (AD 21 080) and campground/sports camp expansions (AD 21 086 A/B)

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will review several items including a rezoning bylaw, a construction permits fee policy amendment, and the Highway 44 Intersection Improvement Project. They will also receive the August 2021 variance report and a follow-up on council resolutions. The meeting includes in-camera sessions on land and contract matters.

• Second and third reading of Bylaw 25-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
• Amendment to Policy No. 12.04 Construction Permits Fee Policy
• Highway 44 Intersection Improvement Project
• Municipal Operating Support Transfer (M.O.S.T.) Grant
• August 2021 Variance Report: 92.1% revenue, 58.1% expenses realized

Public Hearing

Westlock County Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 25-2021, which would rezone a property (NE 06-64-26-W4) from Agricultural (AG) to Highway Commercial (HC) to permit an existing campground to continue operating. The applicant, Charles Desranleau, developed campsites on the property, but campgrounds are not allowed in the Agricultural district. The Municipal Planning Commission recommends approval. After the hearing, Council will consider second and third reading of the bylaw.

• Rezoning of NE 06-64-26-W4 from Agricultural (AG) to Highway Commercial (HC) district
• Bylaw 25-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
• Applicant: Charles Desranleau, owner of the property
• Campground development includes 13 campsites and a communal site
• Municipal Planning Commission recommends support for the rezoning

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review routine monthly reports from departments including CAO, planning, enforcement, and transportation, and will discuss follow-up actions from previous resolutions. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions on the Industrial Park and contract discussions, which are closed to the public.

• Planning and Development: 6 development applications in August, construction value $938,008.41; year-to-date 78 permits worth $19,301,152.10
• Enforcement Services: 40 files, 4 provincial tickets, 4 bylaw tickets, 2 arrest warrants executed
• CAO report: airport and ski hill agreements completed; CBA negotiations on hold
• In-camera: Industrial Park and Contract Discussion
• Follow-up report: items on road closure policy, fire services agreement with Clyde, and SDAB agreement in progress

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review three development applications: a manufactured home with an age variance for Richard Atzler, and two applications from Pine Valley Centre Ltd. to expand the Pine Valley Resort sports camp, including a restaurant, climbing wall, and obstacle course. The commission will also consider adopting the August 12, 2021 minutes and discuss reorganization.

• Application 21 080: 1985 manufactured home (1,064 sq ft) with 11-year age variance for Richard Atzler
• Application 21 086 (A): Pine Valley Centre Ltd. - details not specified in agenda
• Application 21 086 (B): Pine Valley Centre Ltd. - expansion of sports camp to 4 seasons, restaurant, climbing wall, obstacle course on NE 23-61-24-W4 (4.99 acres)
• Adoption of August 12, 2021 MPC minutes
• Discussion of reorganization

Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board

The Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss new business including a new airport agreement between the Town and County, contract positions, and key performance indicators. An administrative report and an in-camera session are also scheduled.

• New Airport Agreement between Town & County
• Contract Positions
• Key Performance Indicators
• Adoption of May 26, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including first reading of a bylaw to rezone a property from Agricultural to Highway Commercial to allow a campground, and approval of a $500 scholarship. They will also review follow-up reports on prior resolutions and consider an agricultural disaster declaration.

• First reading of Bylaw 25-2021 to rezone NE 06-64-26-W4 from Agricultural (AG) to Highway Commercial (HC) for a campground
• Approval of $500 scholarship to Sebastian Toews, with $1000 transferred to reserves for 2022
• Westlock County Agricultural Disaster Declaration 2021
• Transfer of PERC and DIRC Grant to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• Delegation of Authority for Human Resource Administration and Management Policy

Special Council

Westlock County Council is holding a special meeting to consider Bylaw 26-2021, which would establish the Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board, and to discuss a contract approval in-camera. The agenda also includes adoption of the August 10, 2021 council minutes.

• Bylaw 26-2021 to establish Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board
• In-camera contract approval discussion
• Adoption of August 10, 2021 council minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development matters: a rezoning application for a 104.62-acre property (NE 06-64-26-W4) to Highway Commercial (HC) District to accommodate an existing campground, and a development permit for a major home occupation involving food preparation and delivery at Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0424660. The commission will also review minutes from its July 7, 2021 meeting.

• Rezoning of NE 06-64-26-W4 (104.62 acres) to Highway Commercial (HC) District for a campground
• Development application 21 064 (Beattie, Drew) for a major home occupation with food preparation and delivery
• Renovation of an existing 390 sq. ft. building as a commercial kitchen
• Conditions include entering a Commercial Development Agreement and obtaining Alberta Health Services permits
• Manager of Agricultural Services raised concerns about potential lake overflow affecting the campground

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is holding its regular meeting to review routine reports including the CAO activity report, June 2021 financial variance, and departmental updates. The agenda also includes several in-camera (closed session) items, such as a road allowance maintenance request, adding a full-time peace officer, contract discussions, and unpaid industry taxes. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being received as information.

• Council Resolution Follow Up Report - August 10, 2021
• June 2021 Variance Report, Reserve Summary, Capital Report
• Cemetery Perpetual Care Reserve report
• In-camera: Undeveloped Road Allowance Maintenance Request
• In-camera: Additional full-time Peace Officer

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development applications: two signs in the Hamlet of Tawatinaw (for a bed and breakfast and the ski club) and a gymnasium addition to the Pembina Hills school in Busby. The agenda also includes discussion of council remuneration policies from other municipalities and a council pay comparison.

• Application 21 043: 3'x1' sign for Tawatinaw Valley Retreat Bed and Breakfast
• Application 21 046: directional sign for Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club
• Application 21 059: ~5,984 sq. ft. gymnasium addition to school in Busby
• Review of council remuneration policies from Lac Ste. Anne, Town of Westlock, Thorhild, Athabasca, and Barrhead
• 2021 Council Pay Comparison

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an in-camera discussion about extending the existing interim airport operating agreement. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering adoption of the agenda and approval of the June 22, 2021 regular council minutes.

• In-camera item: Extension of Existing Interim Airport Operating Agreement
• Adoption of June 30, 2021 agenda
• Approval of June 22, 2021 regular council minutes

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will review its Code of Conduct and Procedure Bylaws following a possible breach during an in-camera session, and consider a resolution to survey taxpayers on priorities by July 2, 2021. The agenda also includes routine reports and appointments.

• Resolution to survey taxpayers on priorities by July 2, 2021
• Review of Code of Conduct Bylaw 03-2019 and Procedure Bylaw 07-2019
• 2021 Graders Purchase Borrowing By-law 23-2021
• Appointments to Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pest Act, and Soil Conservation Act appeal bodies
• Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy #2.07 review

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive a preliminary 2022 financial forecast, a report on the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill, and a resolution follow-up report. The meeting also includes a delegation from STARS and in-camera discussions on contracts and council remuneration.

• 2022 Preliminary Financial Forecast presentation
• Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill report
• STARS delegation requesting $2 per capita funding
• In-camera contract discussion
• In-camera Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy #2.07

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will consider approving two advance poll dates for the October 18, 2021 municipal election and give readings to Bylaw 24-2021, which would allow early counting of advance ballots starting at 7:30 p.m. on election day. Council will also appoint two members to the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee with the County of Barrhead and review a follow-up report on prior resolutions. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Advance polls proposed for Oct. 7, 2021 (2-7 p.m.) and Oct. 15, 2021 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)
• Bylaw 24-2021 to allow early counting of advance ballots at 7:30 p.m. on election day
• Appointment of two council members to the ICF Committee with County of Barrhead
• Follow-up report lists $1,227,600 for four Caterpillar 140 graders and $16,000 boiler replacement
• Council resolution to change GPC meeting start to 9 a.m. and 4th-Tuesday council meetings to 4:30 p.m. marked complete

Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board

The Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to receive verbal updates on the Airport Operation Agreement and the fuel system. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions or detailed reports listed on the agenda.

• Verbal Airport Operation Agreement update
• Verbal fuel system update
• Adoption of May 26, 2021 agenda
• Adoption of April 21, 2021 minutes

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will review routine administrative and departmental reports, including the CAO activity report, April 2021 variance report, and monthly updates from several departments. They will also consider a letter of intent from the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club letter of intent
• April 2021 variance report: revenues at 8.7% of budget, expenses at 23.2%
• CAO activity report: updates on Old Landfill, Airport, Ski Hill agreements
• Council resolution follow-up: 2021 grader purchase up to $1,227,600 in progress
• Council resolution follow-up: County Shop boiler replacement up to $16,000 in progress

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear two delegations: ratepayers presenting a cost-benefit analysis of Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill funding, and Municipal Planning Services on Land Use Bylaw amendments. The committee will also review follow-up reports, meeting times, and advance voting for the 2021 municipal election.

• Delegation: Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill ratepayer presentation on $250,000/year subsidy
• Delegation: Municipal Planning Services on Land Use Bylaw amendments
• Review: Governance and Priorities Resolution Follow Up Report
• Review: Council & GPC meeting times
• Review: Advance vote for 2021 municipal election

Special Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to consider third reading of Property Tax Rate Bylaw 22-2021, which sets 2021 tax rates and levies. The bylaw authorizes collection of $11,606,635 for municipal operations, plus requisitions for education, senior housing, and designated industrial properties. Council previously gave first and second readings on May 11, 2021, but a motion to consider all three readings in one meeting was defeated.

• Third reading of Property Tax Rate Bylaw 22-2021, setting 2021 mill rates
• Municipal levy of $11,606,635 plus minimum levy of $17,516
• Education requisition of $2,815,442 (Pembina Hills and Evergreen Catholic)
• Homeland Housing requisition of $588,753
• Minimum tax payable set at $50 per parcel

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review routine reports and consider a property tax rate bylaw for 2021. The agenda includes a follow-up report on prior council resolutions, financial variance and reserve reports for March 2021, and an in-camera item on a request for cancellation of tax penalties. Most items are informational or procedural.

• Property Tax Rate Bylaw 22-2021 for consideration
• March 2021 variance report: 18.5% of expenses and 6.5% of revenue realized; taxes receivable $664,048
• Council resolution follow-up report with 18 items, including $1,852,752.26 oil & gas tax write-off (complete)
• In-camera item: Request for Cancellation of Tax Penalties
• County Shop boiler replacement approved at $14,580 (up to $16,000) in progress

Special Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review and decide on the 2021 operating budget, including setting the mill rates. The proposed budget has revenues of $8,911,432, expenses of $20,563,866, and a tax levy of $11,652,434, with a 0% mill rate increase for all classes except farmland, which would rise to 30.0 mills. Council may instead direct a 1% or 2% mill rate increase to maintain the levy similar to 2020. The decision will lead to the Mill Rate Bylaw for approval at the May 11 meeting.

• 2021 Operating Budget: $8,911,432 revenues, $20,563,866 expenses, $11,652,434 tax levy
• Farmland mill rate increase to 30.0 mills (22.59% increase)
• 0% mill rate increase for all other assessment classes
• Total levy increase of $383,561, with farmland contributing $550,060
• All four transfer sites remain open for 2021

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review monthly departmental reports and consider several policy items, including waste fees, beaver flood control, and the closure of transfer sites. The agenda includes the 2020 audited financial statement and a boilerplate resolution follow-up report. Council will also hold in-camera sessions on an intermunicipal development plan with the Summer Village of Larkspur and a request for tax penalty cancellation.

• County Shop Boiler Replacement
• Westlock County Waste Fees Policy 10.02
• Waste Management Facility Access Charges Policy 10.01
• Beaver Flood Control Policy 11.06
• 2020 Audited Financial Statement

Municipal Planning Commission

Westlock County's Municipal Planning Commission will review three development applications: two temporary recreational uses for horse driving events by the Klondike and Northern Lights Driving Clubs, and one application from Allyssa and Randy Staudinger to add a modular residence, garage, and solar energy system. The commission will also adopt minutes from its March 16, 2021 meeting.

• Application 21 010: Klondike Driving Club (Brown, L & J) for temporary recreational use (3 years) with horse driving trials, clinics, and food trucks on South 1/2 Pt. NE 13-58-26-W4 (106.0 acres)
• Application 21 011: Northern Lights Driving Club (Brown, L & J) for temporary recreational use (3 years) with horse driving clinics/pleasure show on South 1/2 Pt. NE 13-58-26-W4 (106.0 acres)
• Application 21 024: Staudinger, Allyssa and Randy to change use of existing residence to suite/guest house (vary size from 860 to 864 sq. ft.), establish 2021 permanent modular residence on screw piles, construct detached garage, and establish solar energy conversion system on Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 1423182, Pt. NW 30-61-23-W4 (74.63 acres)
• Adoption of March 16, 2021 MPC minutes

Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board

The Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from its March 10, 2021 meeting. The main substantive item is an introduction from Westlock County CAO Kay Spiess. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including an administrative report, an in-camera session, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Introduction from Westlock County CAO Kay Spiess
• Adoption of April 21, 2021 agenda
• Adoption of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• In-camera session

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear a delegation from the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club regarding renewal of its operating agreement for the ski hill. The committee will also review a resolution follow-up report, a letter on watersheds and water contamination, and an outstanding budget item on closure of transfer sites. The meeting includes an in-camera session on agreement renewal under FOIPP.

• Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club delegation on contract renewal
• Letter of endorsement/support on watersheds and water contamination
• Outstanding budget item: closure of transfer sites
• In-camera item: agreement renewal (FOIPP Section 24(1)(c))

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to consider several items, including final readings of a land use bylaw amendment to rezone Lot 15 near the airport from Agricultural to Country Residential Airport (CR3). Council will also review a resolution follow-up report, set waste disposal permit fees, adopt a rental equipment policy, and transfer grant funds to an allowance for doubtful accounts. Two in-camera items are scheduled: a 2020 year-end reserve transfer and a request for cancellation of tax penalties.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 20-2021: 2nd and 3rd reading to rezone Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 1026639 Pt. SE 31-59-25-W4 (17.39 acres) from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential Airport (CR3)
• Waste Disposal Permit Fees: item for review
• Policy 11.11 Rental Equipment Policy: item for review
• Transfer PERC and DIRC Grant to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: item for review
• In-camera: 2020 Year End Reserve Transfer and Request for Cancellation of Tax Penalties

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is holding its regular meeting to receive the RCMP community report, review departmental monthly reports, and follow up on prior resolutions. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• RCMP Community Report at 9:05 am
• Council Resolution Follow Up Report
• Planning and Community Services February Report
• February 2021 Variance Report
• In-camera session on CAO contract (FOIPP Section 24(1)(d))

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review several policies and reports, including an updated road-use policy and bylaw, waste management fees, and a COVID property tax relief proposal. They will also discuss the closure of transfer sites and receive a follow-up report on prior resolutions. The meeting includes in-camera sessions on council meeting times and a personnel matter regarding the CAO contract.

• Policy 13.01 Extra Ordinary Use of Roads and Road Use Agreements - updated draft to be brought to April 13 Council meeting
• Closure of Transfer Sites - report for review
• Policy 10.01 Waste Management Facility Access Charges and Policy 10.02 Westlock County Waste Fees
• Property Tax Relief - COVID - proposal for discussion
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 20-2021 - status update

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will review three development applications: a new modular residence with a dog breeding operation, a washroom/shower building and swimming pool at a campground, and a Class II compost facility at the regional landfill. The commission will also adopt minutes from its February 23, 2021 meeting. Decisions will be based on the County's Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan.

• Application 21 007: New modular residence on screw piles and dog breeding facility for Teacup Shihtzu dogs (Lot 1 Plan 0020101, NE 1-58-01-W5)
• Application 21 008: Relocatable washroom/shower building and 30-foot partially in-ground swimming pool at Buckridge Campground (NW 26-60-24-W4)
• Application 21 014: Class II Compost Facility at Westlock Regional Landfill, starting under 12,000 tons/year, expanding to over 20,000 tons/year (NE 27-59-26-W4)
• Conditions for compost facility include obtaining provincial approvals and entering a development agreement within one year
• WRWMC motion from Feb 26, 2021 supports compost facility concept and draft agreement with Colby Hansen

Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board

The Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss current management status and future planning for the airport. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of March 10, 2021 agenda
• Adoption of October 16, 2020 minutes
• Review and update of current management status
• Future planning discussion

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will decide how to handle road ban exemption permits for the 2021 season, including whether to reinstate a $3,000 bond for agricultural haulers or enforce a 75% road ban. They will also review an amended County Campground Policy 6.13 with a pandemic addendum, and provide feedback on the Westlock RCMP's 2021-2022 Annual Performance Plan priorities. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from a March 1 special council meeting and a follow-up report on prior council resolutions.

• Road ban season: options include reinstating $3,000 bond for agricultural haulers, extending to all haulers, or enforcing 75% road ban
• County Campground Policy 6.13 amendment with pandemic operational addendum
• RCMP Annual Performance Plan consultation for 2021-2022 priorities
• Council Resolution Follow Up Report: CAO offer letter sent March 2, 2021
• In-camera items: Fire Service Agreement with Village of Clyde, Caretaker Services, CAO Recruitment

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an in-camera discussion on recruiting a Chief Administrative Officer. The rest of the agenda is routine adoption of minutes from the February 23 regular meeting and public hearing.

• In-camera item: CAO Recruitment
• Adoption of minutes from Feb 23 regular council meeting
• Adoption of minutes from Feb 23 public hearing

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will hear a delegation from Jennifer Woynorowski requesting reversal of the day-use fee increase at Long Island Lake, and will consider an amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 (re-districting Bylaw 20-2021). The agenda also includes routine reports, a write-off of uncollectible oil and gas property taxes, and an intermunicipal collaboration framework bylaw with the County of Barrhead.

• Delegation on Long Island Lake day-use fee increase (400%+ rate increase)
• Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 (re-districting Bylaw 20-2021)
• Write off uncollectible Oil & Gas Property Taxes
• Bylaw 21-2021 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with County of Barrhead
• Annual Appointment of Fire Guardians; Jarvie Fire Station grant from Farm Credit Canada

Municipal Planning Commission

The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider Development Application No. 21 004 from Feitsma Farms Ltd. for two new grain storage bins on SW 36-62-01-W5, including a request to relax the front setback to 68 feet from Range Road 11. The commission will also adopt the minutes from its January 19, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes one development application for decision.

• Feitsma Farms Ltd. application for two grain storage bins with front setback relaxation to 68 feet from Range Road 11
• Application identified as discretionary use with variance due to Flood Hazard Area designation
• Staff recommend conditions including Road Widening Agreement with Westlock County
• Adoption of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Public Hearing

Westlock County Council holds a public hearing on Bylaw 20-2021 to rezone Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 1026639 Pt. SE 31-59-25-W (17.39 acres) from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential Airport (CR3) District. The applicant, Windsock Developments Ltd., seeks this as the final stage of a subdivision, but administration notes a professionally prepared Outline Plan has not been received, which is required under County policies. Council will hear representations and decide on the amendment.

• Rezoning of Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 1026639 Pt. SE 31-59-25-W (17.39 acres) from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential Airport (CR3) District
• Bylaw 20-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
• Applicant: Windsock Developments Ltd.
• Administration recommends against support without a professionally prepared Outline Plan
• Public hearing via electronic communications on February 23, 2021 at 9:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review reports on uncollectible oil and gas taxes and the possible closure of transfer sites. The committee will also hear council reports and discuss several in-camera items, including a land purchase offer and a ski hill agreement.

• Discussion of writing off $2,120,074.61 in uncollectible oil and gas property taxes
• Review of transfer site closures and possible levy to offset waste costs
• In-camera: offer to purchase county-owned land (Railway Plan 4192AV)
• In-camera: draft ski hill operating agreement
• In-camera: review of councillor expenses

Regular Council

Westlock County Council will review several items including a proposed speed limit increase on Highway 776, an amended Community Grants Policy, a letter of support for Telus's broadband fund application, and a flood analysis proposal. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and a follow-up report on prior resolutions.

• Speed limit change on Hwy 776 at TWP 614 from 50 km/h to 100 km/h
• Amended Community Grants Policy 6.15 adding email/mail notification for applicants
• Letter of support for Telus Universal Broadband Fund application
• Proposal from McElhanney for Pembina River flood analysis and mapping
• In-camera items: IDP Summer Village of Larkspur, council group insurance, budgeting update

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Westlock County Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to review several items, including a follow-up report on prior resolutions, extra-ordinary road use and road use agreements, closure of transfer sites, community grant applicant notification, and COVID-19 relief measures for businesses. The committee will also hold in-camera sessions on an intermunicipal development plan with the Summer Village of Larkspur, Tawatinaw Ski Hill, and councillor benefits and salary. The agenda includes both informational items and potential policy directions.

• Review of Extra Ordinary Road Use and Road Use Agreements, including draft policy 13.01 update
• Closure of Transfer Sites report
• COVID-19 Relief Measures for Business report
• Community Grant Applicant Notification Process report
• In-camera items: IDP with Summer Village of Larkspur, Tawatinaw Ski Hill, councillor group insurance benefits, councillor annual salary

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an in-camera discussion on recruiting a Chief Administrative Officer. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and adjournment.

• In-camera item: CAO Recruitment
• Adoption of minutes from January 12, 2021 council meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development applications. One is a discretionary recreational use on the Zadunayski property, and the other is a rezoning request from Windsock Developments Ltd. The commission will also adopt the minutes from the October 19, 2020 meeting.

• Development application 21 001 by Michael and Karen Zadunayski for a recreational use on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2022857, Pt. SW 05-59-24-W4 (14.75 acres), including an office building, cottages, and a gazebo.
• Site-specific rezoning application by Windsock Developments Ltd. to redistrict Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 1026639, Pt. SE 31-59-25-W4 (17.39 acres) from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential Airport (CR3).
• Staff recommends the commission not support the Windsock rezoning due to missing a professionally prepared outline plan.
• Adoption of the October 19, 2020 regular meeting minutes.

Agricultural Service Board

The Westlock County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review its operating and capital budget, receive updates on ASB programs and Alberta Agriculture, discuss sustainable funding for a provincial committee, and consider the 2021 Agricultural Service Board Conference. The board will also review correspondence from the Gateway Research Organization regarding the Agriprofit$ Program and discuss ASB resolutions.

• Review of ASB operating and capital budget
• Gateway Research Organization letter on Agriprofit$ Program
• 2021 Agricultural Service Board Conference (virtual, Jan 21, $350 per municipality)
• Discussion on sustainable funding for provincial committee
• ASB resolutions review

Regular Council

Westlock County Council is meeting to review several reports, including a follow-up on prior resolutions, the CAO's activity report, and proposed amendments to utility rates under Bylaw 07-2020. They will also consider a letter of support for Xplornet Communications and the November 2020 variance report. The agenda includes in-camera items on grant applications and economic development.

• Utilities Bylaw 07-2020 Schedule 'E' Rates Amendments
• Letter of Support for Xplornet Communications Inc. (XCI)
• November 2020 Variance Report
• Council Resolution Follow Up Report - January 12, 2021
• CAO Activity Report