Yellowhead County public meetings in 2022

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed the 2022-2025 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Council directed Administration to return the plan to a future meeting for further deliberation rather than accepting it for information.

• Parks & Recreation 2022-2025 Strategic Plan review
• Community Services monthly highlights for October-November 2022
• Community Aggregate Payment (CAP) Levy report
• Closed session regarding property assessment, taxation, and CAO overview

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is reviewing the concept design for the YCE Multi-Plex Centre, which includes an aquatics centre and ice surfaces. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2023 Interim Budget and several land use bylaw amendments.

• Approval of YCE Multi-Plex Centre concept design including a new aquatics centre and ice surface
• Adoption of the 2023 Interim Budget effective January 1, 2023
• First reading of Bylaw 20.22 to amend Land Use Bylaw 09.21 for NW 32-53-17-W5M
• Resolution to close part of road plan 2748EU in NE-07-54-11-W5M
• Denial of financial support to the Community Care Foundation of Edson & District

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority is considering a recommendation to proceed with a three-trench MSW cell construction. The Board will also conduct annual elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and discuss the dissolution of the West Yellowhead Recycling Society.

• Recommendation to proceed with 3-trench cell construction at an estimated cost of $6,000,000
• Annual election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Proposal to donate approximately $9,500.00 from the West Yellowhead Recycling Society to the MD of Jasper
• Direction to dissolve the West Yellowhead Recycling Society before December 31, 2022
• Adoption of meeting minutes from October 13, 2022, and November 16, 2022

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The FCSS Board will elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish the 2023 meeting schedule. The meeting includes a grant application review for the Wildwood Grandparents Program and updates on elder abuse regional coordination.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• $1,306.00 grant application for the Wildwood Seniors Grandparent program
• Establishment of the 2023 FCSS meeting schedule
• Elder Abuse Regional Coordinator reports and presentation
• 2022-25 Strategic Plan Measurement Update

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land use bylaw amendments and a new bylaw to regulate off-highway vehicles on county highways. Other items include approving the Municipal Emergency Plan and reviewing financial and capital project reports.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 16.22 amending Land Use Bylaw 09.21
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 17.22 regarding land uses on SE 36-53-13-W5M
• First, second, and third reading of Bylaw 18-22 to regulate off-highway vehicles
• Five-year lease renewal for PT NW 20-54-15-W5M at $950.00 yearly
• Approval of the annual Municipal Emergency Plan

Special Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to discuss the 2023 Budget. Chief Administrative Officer Mercier will present information regarding this item.

• 2023 Budget deliberations

Agricultural Services Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to consider multiple grant applications for local agricultural organizations. The board is also evaluating the format of the Farmers Appreciation Breakfast and reviewing administrative reports.

• $9,000.00 grant request from West Central Forage Association
• $5,640.00 grant request from Stewardship Alliance for Conservation Agriculture
• $4,125.00 grant request from Yellowhead 4-H District Council
• $2,300.00 grant request from Wildwood Agricultural Society for grounds improvement
• $825.00 grant request from Lobstick 4-H Club

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority is reviewing options for the construction of MSW cell 8. The proposal recommends a three-trench design to extend the cell's lifespan, which would require securing additional funding through a debenture.

• Proposed 3-trench cell construction at an estimated cost of $6,000,000
• Request for partners to secure a debenture for the $2,000,000 funding shortfall
• Review of October 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Comparison of 2-trench design ($4,032,353) versus 3-trench design ($6,000,000)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing the 2022-2025 Heritage Advisory Board Strategic Plan and an update to the 2022 Trails Master Plan. The committee also received a presentation regarding equipment needs for the Edson Ophthalmology Program.

• Community Care Foundation of Edson & District request for Ophthalmology Program equipment
• Proposed $100,000.00 cost for an IOL master machine
• Proposed $20,000.00 cost for a macular OCT machine
• 2022-2025 Heritage Advisory Board Strategic Plan review
• 2022 Trails Master Plan update

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes deliberations regarding the 2023 Budget. Chief Administrative Officer Mercier is scheduled to present on this item.

• Budget 2023 Deliberations

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board - 09 Nov 2022 CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the Yellowhead County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board on November 9, 2022, was cancelled. No agenda items or business were recorded for this date.

Council Meeting

The Council will consider second and third readings for several area structure plan amendments. They will also discuss a proposed land use bylaw amendment and an update regarding wild boar management.

• Second and third readings for Cadomin, Edson West, Evansburg, Peers, Robb, and Wildwood Area Structure Plan amendments
• Second and third reading for Hinton-Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan Amendment Bylaw 02.22
• Public hearing for Bylaw 17.22 amending Land Use Bylaw 09.21
• $500.00 Agricultural Services Bursary for Taylor Eaton
• Wild boar management update

Organizational Meeting

The Council is meeting to establish the administrative framework for the 2022-2023 term. This includes electing a Deputy Mayor, setting regular meeting dates, and appointing councillors to various boards and committees.

• Election of a Deputy Mayor for the term October 25, 2022, to October 24, 2023
• Adoption of regular Council meeting dates for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
• Establishment of Governance and Priorities meetings for the third Tuesday of each month
• Appointment of Councillors to statutory and non-statutory boards and committees
• Closed session discussion regarding FCSS, Heritage Advisory, Library, and SDAB appointments

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is reviewing the 2022-2025 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan and an updated Trails Master Plan. The Board is also considering funding requests from local community associations and a change to grant application requirements regarding reserve funds.

• Proposed $2,200 funding for Pine Grove Community Association Revitalization Event Series
• Proposed $1,164 funding for Carrot Creek Community Association Get Fit - Get Active program
• Review of the 2022 Yellowhead County Trails Master Plan update
• Review of the Parks & Recreation 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
• Proposed amendment to grant applications to include rationale for reserve funds

Agricultural Services Board

The Agricultural Services Board is reviewing the 2022 Mountain Pine Beetle final report and discussing the Wild Boar at Large Bounty Program. The board is also considering a $3,500 grant for the Alberta Invasive Species Council and a $500 bursary for Taylor Laton.

• 2022 Mountain Pine Beetle Final Report review
• $3,500 grant request for Alberta Invasive Species Council
• $500 bursary recommendation for Taylor Laton
• Wild Boar at Large Bounty Program update
• Review of May 19, 2022, meeting minutes

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing a draft bylaw to establish a Municipal Planning Commission. Members are also discussing a proposal to fund a conceptual design report for a community hall addition at the Evansburg Arena.

• Draft Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw for future Council consideration
• Proposed funding in the 2023 budget for Evansburg Arena community hall design report
• Review of Bylaw No. 20.12 regarding Off Highway Vehicle operation and use
• Presentation by Community Futures West Yellowhead on pandemic recovery initiatives
• Closed session regarding Novus Earth Energy Operations Inc. update

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority is considering the 2023 interim operating budget of $2,669,900 and a capital budget of $4,032,353. The proposal includes a 5-year plan and fee adjustments, such as a $20 per tonne increase for rig matting and filter cloth. The capital budget focuses on the construction of landfill cell #8.

• 2023 Operating Budget of $2,669,900
• 2023 Capital Budget of $4,032,353 for landfill cell #8 construction
• Proposed $20/tonne fee increase for rig matting and filter cloth
• Proposed $3/tonne rate increase for municipal partners and outside sources in 2024 and 2026
• Adoption of September 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several proposed amendments to Area Structure Plans, including Cadomin, Edson West, Evansburg, Peers, Robb, and Wildwood. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on community grants and a new bridge construction and rehabilitation plan.

• Proposed amendments to Cadomin, Edson West, Evansburg, Peers, Robb, and Wildwood Area Structure Plans
• $100,000 funding request for Yellowhead Agricultural Society facility repairs and mold abatement
• $5,000 operational grant advance for Pine Grove Community Association
• Adoption of the long-range and short-range bridge construction and rehabilitation plan
• First reading of Bylaw 16.22 to rezone land from Rural District to Country Residential District

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider a $538,000 funding request for the Edson & District Public Library for the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes a first reading for a land use bylaw amendment and a discussion on the Hinton-Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan.

• $538,000 funding request for Edson & District Public Library
• First reading of Bylaw 17.22 amending Land Use Bylaw 09.21
• Five-year grazing lease for Ms. Gloria Lowey at $138.60 per year
• Adoption of the short term roadway capital plan
• Public hearing for Hinton-Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan Amendment 02.22

Heritage Advisory Board

The Heritage Advisory Board is reviewing a $5,082 grant request from the Hinton Historical Society to fund an archivist position at the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage. The board is also discussing promotional items for the Heritage Program and reviewing an interpretive signage application for St. George Russian Orthodox Church.

• Grant request: $5,082 for Hinton Historical Society archivist position
• St. George Russian Orthodox Church interpretive signage application report
• Heritage Program promotional items recommendations (budgeted $1,000 for 2023)
• Heritage Services Coordinator Report

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority is reviewing financial updates regarding dues from the Town of Hinton and seeking direction on using remaining West Yellowhead Recycling Society funds. The board is also receiving reports on landfill operations and contractor performance.

• Clarification of Town of Hinton dues ($210,022 in 2020 and $43,576 in 2021)
• Direction on West Yellowhead Recycling Society 'Elected leader event on waste' initiative
• Manager's report regarding landfill litter mitigation and contractor GFL performance
• Introduction of the Landfill Manager

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Family and Community Support Services Board is reviewing reports regarding cost-sharing agreements with the Towns of Edson and Hinton. The board will also receive an update on the progress of the 2022-25 Strategic Plan and various coordinator reports.

• Cost-sharing agreement report covering meetings with Edson and Hinton
• 2022-25 Strategic Plan Measurement Update
• FCSS Children's Program Coordinator Report
• Community Outreach Coordinator Report
• FCSS Youth Services Coordinator Report

Council Meeting

The Council will consider first readings for six different Area Structure Plan amendments to ensure consistency with the new Land Use Bylaw. A public hearing for these amendments is scheduled for October 11, 2022. Additionally, the Council will set dates for 2023 interim budget deliberations and road tours.

• First reading of Bylaw 08.22 (Evansburg Area Structure Plan)
• First reading of Bylaw 11.22 (Wildwood Area Structure Plan)
• First reading of Bylaw 09.22 (Peers Area Structure Plan)
• First reading of Bylaw 07.22 (Edson West Area Structure Plan)
• First reading of Bylaw 10.22 (Robb Area Structure Plan)

Council Meeting

The Council will review updates to the Municipal Development Plan and consider an amendment to the Hinton-Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan. Other business includes safety concerns at the Lobstick River Resort and setting the 2022 property tax auction date.

• First reading of Bylaw 02.22 (Hinton-Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan Amendment)
• Second reading of Bylaw 14.22 to amend speed limits on certain highways
• 2022 Property Tax Auction scheduled for November 3, 2022, at 10am
• Lease renewal at Hinton-Jasper Airport valued at $12,060 annually
• Request for CN to review the crossing at Edson Sub Mile 75.05 near Wildwood

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing a business retention proposal and discussing the development of an Agricultural Notice Appeal Committee. Members are also evaluating potential amendments to bylaws regarding a Municipal Planning Commission.

• Proposal for a Triage Business Retention and Expansion Project costing $10,407.30
• Direction to advertise internally for the Agricultural Notice Appeal Committee
• Discussion regarding the evaluation of a Municipal Planning Commission
• Update on the Evansburg Public Library
• Visit from Rural Municipalities of Alberta delegates