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Yellowhead County public meetings in 2021

34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Heritage Advisory Board

Heritage board to pick chair, approve 2022 schedule, $3,900 grant

The Heritage Advisory Board will organize itself by electing a chairperson and approving a quarterly 2022 meeting schedule. It will also consider a $3,900 grant for the Edson Cultural Heritage Organization's One Room School Exhibit, review the Heritage Program Business Plan, and direct creation of a digital heritage collection.

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Yellowhead County Community Services Building
Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County committee to hear Seabolt Estates second-approach appeal

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee meets Dec. 14, 2021 in Edson to hear two public presentations and several information items. Bill McClelland and Judi Rusk appeal the denial of a second approach to 301 Seabolt Estates under Policy 3200.08, and the West Yellowhead Trail Society presents its Pathway to the Park plan. The committee will also review the Snow Removal Policy 3200.22 and direct Administration to draft a transfer station card policy, then hold a closed session under FOIP Section 24.

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Council Chambers
Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2022 interim budget and approve tax write-offs

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 interim budget, approve property tax write-offs, and award a road grader tender. They will also give first reading to a land use bylaw amendment and discuss the provincial police transition study. The agenda includes several routine approvals of minutes and reports, plus a closed session for confidential matters.

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Council Chambers
Thu Nov 25, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Agricultural Services Board

ASB to award $21,440 in grants to agricultural groups

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board will consider awarding grants totaling $21,440 to local agricultural organizations, including the Wildwood Agricultural Society, Yellowhead 4-H District Council, West Central Forage Association, and Stewardship Alliance for Conservation Agriculture. The board will also appoint a chairperson for a one-year term and accept several informational reports.

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Yellowhead County Community Services Building
Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to hear funding request for new Cadomin Community Hall

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear presentations from the Stars Foundation, the Cadomin Community Society, and the Yellowhead Agricultural Society. The committee will also discuss the Forest Resource Advisory Group, dust control policy revisions for Wilmore Park Road, and receive monthly operational highlights. The meeting includes a closed session under FOIPP Section 24.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

FCSS Board to elect chair, set 2022 meeting schedule

The Yellowhead County FCSS Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, set its 2022 meeting schedule, and decide on attendance at the provincial FCSSAA conference. The board will also receive orientation and reports from program coordinators. Most items are routine administrative decisions.

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Yellowhead County Community Services Building
Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider CN rail land licence, bylaw, and budget dates

Yellowhead County Council meets to adopt prior minutes, consider a one-year Licence of Occupation Agreement with Canadian National Railways for road allowance land, give first reading to Bylaw 13.21 and schedule a public hearing, and decide on rejecting tenders for sand/salt storage buildings. Council will also set 2022 interim budget deliberation dates and review the September 2021 financial report.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt minutes, discuss Remembrance Day, review capital projects

Yellowhead County Council meets to adopt the October 12, 2021 minutes and discuss Remembrance Day attendance. Council will also receive information on the Follow Up Action List, the November/December 2021 Council schedule, and the Capital Projects Status List. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Organizational Meeting

Yellowhead County Council to elect Deputy Mayor and set 2021-22 meeting dates

This is the organizational meeting where Council will elect a Deputy Mayor for the 2021-2022 term, adopt the regular meeting schedule for the year, and appoint councillors to various boards and committees. The agenda also includes a closed session under FOIP Section 17. Most items are procedural, with no financial decisions or public hearings listed.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to review YCE Multiplex report and decide on remuneration changes

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to consider several administrative and planning items. Key decisions include accepting a Thurber Engineering report on the YCE Multiplex, directing administration on council remuneration changes, amending the Communications Tower Policy, and approving updates to development and subdivision fees. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and information items, plus a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to give final readings to new Land Use Bylaw and related plans

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to consider final readings of several planning bylaws, including a new Land Use Bylaw and amendments to the Municipal Development Plan, plus rescinding two Area Structure Plans. They will also vote on cemetery maintenance grants, a speed reduction bylaw for East Crossing Road, and accept routine financial and administrative reports. The agenda includes a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to consider supporting Evergreens Foundation seniors housing projects

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider a recommendation to confirm support for the Evergreens Foundation's strategic plan and its development of new seniors' supportive housing in Wildwood and Victor Lake. The committee will also discuss drafting a letter to CN about blocked roadways, accept departmental highlights, consider a $1,000 grant to the Alberta Invasive Species Council, and receive an update on the Police and Crisis Team. The agenda includes several routine reports and a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Public hearings on new Land Use Bylaw and MDP amendment

Yellowhead County Council will hold public hearings on a new Land Use Bylaw (09.21) and a Municipal Development Plan amendment (10.21), plus consider rescinding two Area Structure Plans. Council will also decide on an unbudgeted expense for the Town of Edson Landfill Fire Expenses and other administrative items.

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Council Chambers
Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider restructuring community services advisory boards and adopting new bylaws

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and policy items, including restructuring community services advisory boards through new bylaws, revising the dust control policy, and setting the 2021 property tax auction. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, financial reports, and the council schedule.

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Council Chambers
Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to weigh train whistle cessation, harvest preserve support

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss several items, including a request to stop train whistling at the Hwy 751 crossing in MacKay, a letter of support for legalizing harvest preserves, and updates on infrastructure and planning. The committee will also consider a recreation grants policy update and receive reports from councillors. The meeting includes a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jul 27, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider declaring agricultural disaster and new Land Use Bylaw

Yellowhead County Council will consider declaring a state of agricultural disaster for the 2021 farming season, give first reading to a new Land Use Bylaw and related planning amendments, and award a tender for road work in Wildwood. The agenda also includes funding for the Town of Edson landfill expansion, appointment of a municipal assessor, and routine administrative reports.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to review Bear Lake Access Road upgrade design and dust control policy

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will hear a presentation from the Yellowhead Agriculture Society on a new facility funding proposal, review a conceptual design report for upgrading the Bear Lake Access Road, and consider directing administration to update the Dust Control Policy. The committee will also receive reports on agricultural disaster conditions, rural housing needs, and monthly departmental highlights. The agenda is largely informational, with no final decisions scheduled except for potential direction on the dust control policy.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on special ballots, tax write-off, and property tax incentive

Yellowhead County Council will vote on several administrative and financial items, including authorizing special ballots for the October 18, 2021 municipal election, approving a policy on disclosure of candidate information, and deciding whether to write off $71,568.13 in unpaid property taxes. Council will also consider a request for a property tax incentive program and accept routine reports on finances and capital projects. The agenda includes a closed session under FOIP Section 16.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to weigh boat launch funding at old Rosevear ferry site

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss several items, including a possible boat launch at the old Rosevear ferry site, an update on the 2021 election, and reports from various departments. The committee will also consider appointing a councillor to a police and crisis response team and approving a partnership with a seniors transportation society. Most items are for information or discussion, with decisions expected on the boat launch funding direction and the partnership.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 25, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider $12,000 grant for Cadomin hall design and new tax policy

Yellowhead County Council will vote on a $12,000 grant to the Cadomin Community Society for concept design of a potential new hall (target max budget $1,500,000), and consider adopting Policy 1200.21 on non-residential property tax agreements. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and status lists, plus a request from the Brule Community Society to offer naming rights for interior rooms at the Brule Community Hall.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 18, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to weigh $1.3M culvert/erosion repair at Site #4 on Rge Rd 170A

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss options for repairing flood damage at Site #4 on Range Road 170A north of Township Road 541, with administration recommending Option 1A at an estimated cost of $1.3 million. The committee will also review the 2021 General Development Plan and Stand Tending Plan, an Agricultural Services Supervisor report, responses to provincial conference resolutions, and a policy discussion on the Edson Golf Club capital assistance grant request. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, councillor reports, and a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue May 11, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider letters of support for Kathairos Solutions and road closure resolution

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to decide on sending letters of support for Kathairos Solutions Inc. to funding competitions, and to pass a resolution closing a portion of Road Plan 3764EO. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, acceptance of follow-up action lists, schedules, and information packages, followed by a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $680,500 Robb communication tower build to Turris Contractors

Yellowhead County Council will consider awarding a $680,500 tender for the YH-19 Robb Communication Tower build to Turris Contractors Inc., give third reading to the Municipal Parks Bylaw, and approve several routine items including appointments, financial reports, and a letter to the Minister. The agenda also includes a closed session and cancellation of summer meetings.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee hears presentations on $200M Canyon Creek pumped hydro project and methane reduction tech

The Yellowhead County Governance and Priorities Committee will hear presentations from Wind River Power on the proposed $200 million Canyon Creek Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project, from Kathairos Solutions on methane emission reduction technology, and from Community Futures West Yellowhead on business visitation survey results. The committee will also discuss Off Highway Vehicle usage and receive reports from the mayor and councillors. The meeting includes a closed session.

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Council Chambers
Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt $133.5M 2021 budget and set tax rates

Yellowhead County Council will consider adopting the 2021 Final Budget of $133,511,090, the 2020 Audited Financial Statement, and bylaws setting 2021 tax rates and penalties for non-residential tax agreements. Council will also vote on increasing campground overnight fees to $20/night, updating the municipal parks bylaw, and a land use rezoning. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and information items.

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Council Chambers
Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $2.77M in road and gravel contracts

Yellowhead County Council will consider awarding two infrastructure contracts totaling over $2.7 million, hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, and give final readings to an area structure plan amendment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and policies.

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Council Chambers
Thu Mar 18, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Cascade Power Project update and 2021 final budget discussions

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear a project update on the Cascade Power Project from Kineticor and PCL Construction, and will discuss the 2021 final budget. The committee will also review the Welcome to Our Backyard Sasquatch campaign for 2021 and receive reports from councillors.

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Council Chambers
Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 01:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to appoint new CAO and hold public hearing on Edson West Area Structure Plan

Yellowhead County Council will consider appointing Luc Mercier as Chief Administrative Officer effective April 5, 2021, and will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 05.21 to amend the Edson West Area Structure Plan. Council will also adopt the 2021 West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority budgets and accept the January financial report. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes, the follow-up action list, and council schedule.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider $30,000 grant for Bighorn Trail upgrades

Yellowhead County Council will consider a $30,000 grant request for the Bighorn Trail Rehabilitation Project Phase Two, a land-use bylaw amendment for a property near Edson, and a request to decline a tax waiver for properties if purchased by Silverleaf Resources Inc. The agenda also includes a presentation from Teck Mine, a funding request for a national suicide prevention hotline, and a request to defer Shelterpod operational funding until September 2021. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to hear shelterpod pilot and recreation budget request

The Yellowhead County Governance and Priorities Committee will hear presentations on the Edson and District Homelessness Project's Shelterpod pilot and a budget request from the Foothills Recreation Management Association. The committee will also discuss a UFA request for a variance to road/parking lot standards in Wildwood, a Vista Coal topic, a campground review, and a social transportation opportunity. The agenda includes standard adoption and adjournment motions.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider extending Edson revenue sharing, Brule Hall funding

Yellowhead County Council will decide on a two-year extension of the expired revenue sharing agreement with the Town of Edson, approve an amended MOU for the YCE Centre, and consider a corrected $313,905 funding allocation for the Brule Hall project from the Facility Replacement Reserve. The agenda also includes first reading of a bylaw to amend the Joint Edson West Area Structure Plan, a resolution to close road plans, and presentations from UFA Bulk Fuel and RCMP detachments.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on broadband partnership, Robb tower site, and tax sale approvals

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and infrastructure items, including a partnership application for a federal broadband fund, approval of a site for the YH-19 Robb tower, and the sale of a tax-forfeited property. The agenda also includes adoption of policies, financial reports, and routine administrative updates.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council to set 2021 dust control fee at $199 per application

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will review several items, including setting the 2021 dust control fee, addressing resident concerns about Range Road 185, and discussing a revenue sharing agreement with Edson. The committee will also consider a request to ban engine retarder brakes on Wolf Lake Road and complete a survey for the RMA governance review.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 09:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $812,783 bridge replacement tender on Elk River Road

Yellowhead County Council will consider several bylaws, including repealing obsolete bylaws, a local improvement fee for Evansburg, and a nomination bylaw update. They will also vote on appointing the Agricultural Services Appeal Committee, a letter of support for the North Saskatchewan River heritage designation, and awarding a bridge replacement tender. Financial reports and routine administrative items are also on the agenda.

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Council Chambers