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

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider awarding a $670,745 tender for Rosevear Erosion Bank Remediation to Kichton Contracting Ltd., adopt revised agricultural services policies, and approve a new transfer station access card policy. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, financial reports, and a bylaw to establish assessment review boards, plus a closed session.

• Award tender for Rosevear Erosion Bank Remediation to Kichton Contracting Ltd. for $670,745
• Approve revised Agricultural Services Policies 6300.01 through 6300.07
• Approve Transfer Station Access Cards Policy 3200.25
• First, second, and third reading of Bylaw 15.22 to establish assessment review boards
• Deny request for gravel and culverts on undeveloped road allowance portion of RR 82

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing two public requests that were denied by administration—one for an additional access approach off Rosevear Road and one for gravel on an undeveloped road allowance—and will forward them to a future Council meeting for decision. The committee is also discussing a draft policy for transfer station access cards, estimated to cost $50,000, and receiving routine reports and updates. The meeting includes a closed session under FOIP sections 23 and 24.

• Chris Gosling requests exception for additional access approach off Rosevear Road
• Paul Trofimuk requests gravel on undeveloped road allowance
• Transfer Station Access Cards Policy 3200.25, estimated $50,000 implementation cost
• Infrastructure and Planning Highlights for June, including pavement rehab and regraveling
• Closed session under FOIP sections 23 and 24

Council Meeting

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Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will hear a presentation from the Athabasca Watershed Council and discuss a proposed resolution on rural mental health provision. They will also review updates to seven agricultural services policies, a new agricultural strategic business plan, a draft municipal planning commission bylaw, a revised dust control policy, and a speed reduction request for Miller Lake Subdivision. The committee will also review strategic plan performance measures and receive reports from the mayor and councillors.

• Athabasca Watershed Council presentation on watershed projects in Yellowhead County
• Proposed RMA resolution on mental health issues in rural Alberta
• Review of Agricultural Services policies 6300.01-6300.07, including weed control fee changes
• Discussion on draft Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw
• Speed reduction request for Miller Lake Subdivision

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is meeting to consider grant applications, including $10,710 for repairs to the Brule Rodeo Grounds concession building and $8,400 for an arch rib activity tent at Surprise Lake Camp. The board will also receive updates on the Recreation Grants Policy, which increases grant maximums by about 10%, and hear reports from staff. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and adjourning.

• Approve $10,710 grant to Brule Community Society for concession building repairs at Brule Rodeo Grounds
• Approve $8,400 grant to Surprise Lake Society for arch rib activity tent at Surprise Lake Camp
• Accept Recreation Grants Policy update, increasing grant maximums (e.g., Program/Event Grant to $2,200, Capital Assistance to $15,000)
• Accept Hinton Run in the Rockies Society's grant application as information
• Receive Recreation Coordinator, Parks & Special Projects Coordinator, and Parks & Recreation Supervisor reports

Heritage Advisory Board

The Yellowhead County Heritage Advisory Board will consider a $4,951.97 grant request from the Kid Wolf Memorial Lodge Foundation for the 2022 Marlboro Metis and Multi-Cultural Adventure Program, approve interpretive signage for the St. George Russian Orthodox Cemetery and Church, and direct staff to create a free WordPress-based Heritage Program Digital Collection. The board will also adopt the 2022-25 Strategic Plan for recommendation to County Council and accept routine reports.

• Grant of $4,951.97 to Kid Wolf Memorial Lodge Foundation for Metis cultural camps (fiddling, jigging, medicine man talk, cultural wrap-up)
• Interpretive signage application for St. George Russian Orthodox Cemetery and Church, including Wildwood Ladies Aid Cemetery info
• Direct Administration to establish a Heritage Program Digital Collection via free WordPress site
• Approve 2022-25 Heritage Advisory Board Strategic Plan and recommend adoption to County Council
• Accept Heritage Coordinator's and Tipple Park Museum reports as information

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Yellowhead County FCSS Board will consider updating population data in its cost-sharing agreements with the Towns of Edson and Hinton, effective 2023, and schedule semi-annual meetings. It will also vote on two grant requests: $3,147.40 for Kid Wolf Memorial Lodge Foundation and $5,973.72 for the Robb Recreation Association's youth program. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and acceptance of staff reports.

• Update FCSS agreement formulas with Edson and Hinton to current Stats Can census data for 2023
• Direct administration to schedule semi-annual meetings with Edson and Hinton
• Approve $3,147.40 grant to Kid Wolf Memorial Lodge Foundation for 2022 Marlboro Metis and Multi-Cultural Adventure Program
• Approve $5,973.72 grant to Robb Recreation Association for 2022 Youth-Centered program in Robb
• Delegation from Willie Kelly of Robb Recreation Association

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider several items, including awarding a $1,135,644.50 contract for Bridge File 09883 culvert replacement, reallocating $75,000 for outdoor rink lighting, and approving an unbudgeted $110,000 ice plant replacement. They will also hold public hearings on municipal reserve lease in Cadomin and area structure plan amendments, and adopt various policies and reports.

• Award contract to Prairie Erectors International Inc. for $1,135,644.50 for Bridge File 09883 culvert replacement
• Reallocate $75,000 from Parks & Recreation operating budget for Marlboro and Peers Outdoor Rink Lighting Projects
• Approve unbudgeted $110,000 capital project to partially replace ice plant at Wildwood Recreation Complex
• Public hearing for lease of municipal reserve in Cadomin (Lot 1 MR, Block 5, Plan 79210535)
• Approve 5-year grazing lease to Kevin Volk for 4.26 acres (Plan 1825MC PT SW 07-53-07-W5)

Agricultural Services Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to review and potentially recommend adoption of the 2022-2027 Agricultural Services Strategic Business Plan, along with reports on liability insurance and changes to the CleanFarms container recycling program. The board will also consider a lease agreement with the West Central Forage Association. Most items are for information or recommendation to Council.

• Review of Agricultural Services Strategic Business Plan 2022-2027
• CleanFarms pesticide/fertilizer container recycling program transition to retail-based collection
• Five-year lease with West Central Forage Association for SE-27-53-9-5, part of 53404 Range Rd 92A
• Liability insurance coverage report for the Agricultural Services Board
• Acceptance of May 2022 coordinator and supervisor reports

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Yellowhead County FCSS Board is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2022-25 Strategic Plan, accept the 2021 Annual Report, and decide on two grant applications. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and receiving reports from coordinators.

• Grant of $2,160.00 to West Central Alberta Meals on Wheels for volunteer driver travel costs
• Grant of $5,973.72 to Robb Recreation Association for 2022 Youth-Centered program in Robb
• Review of 2022-25 FCSS Strategic Plan with additions
• Acceptance of 2021 Annual FCSS Program Report highlights
• Receipt of coordinator and supervisor reports

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider amendments to its meeting procedures bylaw, including changes to recording and livestreaming rules. The agenda also includes appointments of weed and pest inspectors, a decision on a Legion building purchase request, and a closed session for property tax and other confidential matters.

• Bylaw 13.22 to amend Meeting Procedures Bylaw 15.17, removing sections that contravene the Municipal Government Act and updating recording/livestreaming rules
• Appointment of 10 weed and pest inspectors for 2022 under Alberta's Agricultural Pests Act and Weed Control Act
• Denial of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #196 Evansburg's request to purchase 4823 50 Street, Evansburg; approval of Community Hall Operational Grant for 2022 and 2023
• Approval to issue tax receipts for donations to Cadomin Community Hall capital project
• Rejection of tenders for computer aided dispatch

Agricultural Services Board

The Agricultural Services Board will consider recommending a new policy (6300.08) that establishes terms of reference and processes for the Agricultural Services Appeal Committee, which hears appeals of notices issued under provincial agricultural acts. The board will also review the 2022-2027 Agricultural Services Business Plan, receive updates on the Wild Boar at Large Bounty Program and the West Central Forage Association, and accept routine reports and correspondence.

• Draft Policy 6300.08 Agricultural Services Appeal Committee
• Wild Boar at Large Bounty Program participation
• Review of Agricultural Services Business Plan 2022-2027
• West Central Forage Association annual update
• Appeal fees: $500 for Weed Control Act, $100 for Agricultural Pests Act

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider adopting the 2022 Final Budget of $168,062,433, award a $4,219,734.05 pavement rehabilitation contract, and approve a $844,826 flood damage repair contract. The agenda also includes first readings for two area structure plan amendments and a tax rate bylaw, plus adoption of revised policies and minutes.

• 2022 Final Budget adoption: $168,062,433
• Contract award to E-Construction for 2022 Surfacing Program: $4,219,734.05
• Contract award to In-Line Contracting Partnership for flood damage repairs at Site 4, Range Road 170A: $844,826.00
• First reading of Bylaw 03.22 (Branch Corner Area Structure Plan Amendment) and Bylaw 06.22 (Edson East Area Structure Plan Amendment), public hearings set for May 24, 2022
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 12.22 to authorize 2022 tax rates

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will consider adopting the 2021 audited financial statement, directing administration on several items including the Evansburg Legion request and a new community hall, dust control policy revisions, and the draft 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The committee will also vote on rejecting all design-build proposals for the YCE Multi-Use Facility because they exceed budget, and will enter a closed session for personnel and policy matters.

• Adopt 2021 Audited Financial Statement (annual surplus $9.9M)
• Reject all YCE Multi-Use Facility design-build proposals received March 25, 2022 as over budget
• Direct administration to return Evansburg Legion request and new community hall options to future meeting
• Direct administration to bring updated Dust Control Policy 3200.02 (Wilmore Park Road) to future council
• Direct administration to return draft Strategic Plan 2022-2025 for approval

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including becoming the administrative head of the Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority, approving a subdivision application, and giving three readings to a bylaw amending the Edson/Yellowhead Intermunicipal Development Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, a letter of support for a school gym donation, and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Approve becoming administrative head of Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority and related agreements
• Subdivision application S22-002 for Robert and Delena Simanton, NE 34-53-10-W5M, with conditions
• Three readings of Bylaw 01.22 to amend Edson/Yellowhead Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Letter of support for GYPSD donation application to CN Rail for Grand Trunk School gym
• Approve Cadomin Community Society use of Cadomin Fire Hall for community hall project

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

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Heritage Advisory Board

The Yellowhead County Heritage Advisory Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to discuss a new strategic plan for Heritage Services. The board will consider guidelines for the plan, which may include cemetery services, an online collection, and heritage trails. It will also receive the Heritage Coordinator's report. The meeting is largely procedural, with the strategic planning discussion being the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Heritage Services Strategic Planning, including potential inclusion of cemetery services, online collection, and heritage trails
• Adoption of March 16, 2022 agenda and December 15, 2021 minutes
• Heritage Coordinator's report on recent activities and updates

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider awarding the 2022 Shoulder Pull Program contract to Re-Call Gravel Systems Ltd. for $985,906.00. They will also decide whether to support designating the Big Eddy house as a Provincial Historic Resource, with conditions about access. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and other informational items.

• Award 2022 Shoulder Pull Program contract to Re-Call Gravel Systems Ltd. for $985,906.00
• Support designation of Big Eddy house as Provincial Historic Resource, subject to access conditions
• Adopt January and February 2022 Financial Reports
• Adopt March 8, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
• Move into Closed Session under FOIP Sections 23, 24, and 27

Agricultural Services Board

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board is meeting to decide on several administrative and financial items, including increasing the 4-H grant to $55 per member with annual $1 increases through 2026, approving a $2,261 grant to the Farm Safety Centre, and recommending updates to multiple agricultural policies for County Council approval. The board will also receive an orientation presentation from the provincial ASB program manager and review reports and correspondence.

• Increase 4-H grant to $55 per member in 2022, rising $1 annually to $59 in 2026
• Approve $2,261 financial support to Farm Safety Centre for 2021 work
• Recommend amendments to Policy 6300.01 Vegetation Control on Municipal Lands
• Recommend Policy 6300.03 Coyote Control Policy with one update
• Recommend re-approval of Policy 6300.06 Clubroot of Brassicaceae with updates

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Yellowhead County FCSS Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 12, 2022, and to receive reports from the Community Outreach Coordinator, Children's Program Coordinator, Youth Services Coordinator, and FCSS Supervisor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new funding decisions or policy changes listed.

• Adoption of March 9, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of Community Outreach Coordinator Report
• Acceptance of Children's Program Coordinator Report
• Acceptance of Youth Services Coordinator Report

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 01.22 to amend the Edson/Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan, then consider forwarding it for deliberation. Council will also hear an RCMP presentation on policing priorities, decide on several administrative items, and award a summer gravel program contract.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 01.22 to amend the Edson/Yellowhead County Intermunicipal Development Plan
• RCMP presentation on policing priorities for 2022-2023
• Award 2022 Summer Gravel Program contract to Jones Trucking & Backhoe Services Ltd. for $1,044,134.60
• Approve $33,572 Kubota replacement project for Agricultural Services from capital reserve
• Deny Evansburg Royal Canadian Legion Branch #196 request to purchase building or receive operating funds

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will vote on denying four requests from the Yellowhead Amateur Radio Association (2017), including installing a 100-foot tower at the Fulham site, donating surplus radio equipment, providing a $27,000 grant, and meeting with a radio committee. Administration recommends denial, citing no room at the Fulham site, equipment already disposed, no budget for the grant, and no existing committee. Council will also review the 2022 Trail Capital Projects, set a public hearing for the Edson Intermunicipal Development Plan amendment, and approve a new procurement policy.

• Deny Yellowhead Amateur Radio Association requests: 100' tower at Fulham site, surplus radio equipment donation, $27,000 grant, and committee meeting
• 2022 Trail Capital Projects review and draft revised Trails Master Plan direction
• Public hearing set for March 8, 2022 on Edson Intermunicipal Development Plan amendment
• Approve Policy No. 1200.22 Procurement; rescind Policies 1200.02, 1200.03, and 3200.17
• Closed session under FOIP Sections 23 and 24 for Evansburg Library and Council Laundry Items

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee meets to discuss revisions to the Council attendance policy and the Recreation, Parks, and Culture Grants Policy, along with receiving a presentation from Community Futures West Yellowhead. The committee will also review recreation services policy and community services highlights. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Presentation by Nancy Robbins, General Manager of Community Futures West Yellowhead
• Direct Administration to revise Policy 1100.06 Council Attendance and bring to Feb 22 Council meeting
• Return proposed Recreation, Parks, and Culture Grants Policy 7100.02 to a future Council meeting
• Review Recreation Services Policy 7100.01 for potential rescission
• Accept January-February 2022 Community Services operating highlights

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will decide whether to enter into an agreement with West Fraser Mills to apply for and administer an Enhanced RCMP member, fully funded by West Fraser, to patrol the company's industrial roadways. Council will also consider drafting a letter to the Minister of Health about health care system issues and long ambulance wait times, and register all councillors for the RMA 2022 Spring Convention. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting minutes, financial reports, and the council schedule.

• Agreement with West Fraser Mills for an Enhanced RCMP member to patrol West Fraser roads, fully funded by West Fraser
• Draft letter to Minister of Health raising concerns about health care system and long ambulance wait times
• Register all Council for RMA 2022 Spring Convention (March 14-16, 2022) and book accommodations
• Adopt December 2021 Financial Report for information
• Closed session under FOIP Sections 23 and 24

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to adopt minutes, consider drafting a letter to provincial officials about high energy prices for residents, accept a request for support from Backwoods Energy Services, and give second and third reading to a bylaw rezoning part of SW 19-53-07-W5M from Rural District to Country Residential District. The agenda also includes routine items like financial reports, committee appointments, and a closed session.

• Draft letter to Minister of Energy, MLA Long, and MLA Getson about energy price concerns
• Request for support from Backwoods Energy Services (Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation) for forestry work
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 19.21 to rezone part of SW 19-53-07-W5M to Country Residential
• Approve FCSS agreement with Parkland County for 2022
• Adopt November 2021 Financial Report

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Yellowhead County Governance and Priorities Committee will review and potentially direct changes to the draft revised Recreation Grants Policy 7100.02, and will accept several departmental reports for information, including Infrastructure and Planning Highlights, Protective Services 2021 Year End Report, and Community Services Operating Highlights. The committee will also decide whether to register the Mayor and each Councillor for one virtual Municipal Law Seminar. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Draft Revised Recreation Grants Policy 7100.02 to be returned to a future Council meeting with changes as directed
• Direct Administration to register Mayor and each Councillor for one virtual Municipal Law Seminar
• Protective Services 2021 Year End Report: 517 fire incidents, 924 violation tickets, 450 investigations
• Infrastructure and Planning Highlights: all construction projects shutdown for winter; 175 development permits approved in 2021
• Community Services Department Operating Highlights for December 2021-January 2022

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022, approve the 2022 meeting schedule, and receive an orientation on the Parks & Recreation Department. The board will also accept reports from staff highlighting 2021 projects and 2022 initiatives. This is the first meeting of the newly reformed board.

• Election of Recreation Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022
• Approval of 2022 meeting schedule with quarterly grant deadlines
• Orientation on Parks & Recreation Department programs and services
• Parks & Special Projects Coordinator report on 2021 projects and 2022 plans
• Recreation Program Coordinator and Parks & Recreation Supervisor reports

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Yellowhead County FCSS Board is meeting to decide on two grant applications: $2,500 for the Evansburg Senior Citizens Society and $6,600 for the Edson LEAP Society's family play groups in Marlboro and Peers. The board will also adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and receive reports from program coordinators. The meeting is largely routine, with the grant decisions being the main actionable items.

• Approve $2,500 grant to Evansburg Senior Citizens Society for 2022 senior activities
• Approve $6,600 grant to Edson LEAP Society for weekly family programming in Marlboro and Peers
• Adopt November 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive Children's Program Coordinator, Youth Services, Community Outreach, and FCSS Supervisor reports

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to consider a landowner's request to redistrict part of SW 19-53-07-W5M from Rural District to Country Residential District to allow a four-parcel subdivision. The agenda also includes decisions on a facility cost-sharing agreement with Parkland County, a recreation grants policy update, and an appeal for a second access to a property. Several items are routine adoptions of minutes and informational reports.

• Public hearing on redistricting SW 19-53-07-W5M to CRD for a 4-parcel subdivision
• Renewed facility cost-sharing agreement with Parkland County (Jan 1, 2022–Dec 31, 2030)
• Revised Recreation Grants Policy 7100.02 and draft policy for grants over $20,000
• Appeal by Bill McClelland and Judi Rusk for second approach to Seabolt Estate property
• Support in principle for West Yellowhead Trail Society's Pathway to the Park project