County of St. Paul No 19

Council Meeting

AGENDA

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5015- 49 Avenue, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4

At the September Meeting, Council was presented with a Speed Control Bylaw.  The bylaw included the curve by the boat launch at Lac Sante and it also consolidated old bylaws which assigned specific speed limits to specific roads - sections 3.1 to 3.8.

 

At the meeting, there was some discussion on item 3.3 which sets the speed limit at 100 km/hr on Range Road 100 from Highway 28 to Township Road 604 (formerly Bylaw No. 1441, approved in 2005).  In a conversation with Alberta Transportation, they indicated that the County built the road and while Alberta Transportation had control over the road, the speed limit was posted at 100 km/hr.

At the September meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2014-27 which is a Bylaw to license a half mile of road allowance between NE 26-59-12-W4 and NW 25-59-12-W4.

 

The Bylaw was advertised in the St. Paul Journal the week of September 23rd.  Any person claiming to be affected by the Licence Agreement could appeal in writing within 14 days of the advertisement.  We have not received any feedback.

At the September meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2014-28 which is a Bylaw to license one mile of road allowance between NE 12-61-12-W4 and NW 7-61-11-W4 and SE 12-61-12-W4 and SW 7-61-11-W4.

 

The Bylaw was advertised in the St. Paul Journal the week of September 23rd.  Any person claiming to be affected by the Licence Agreement could appeal in writing within 14 days of the advertisement.  We have not received any feedback.

The regular scheduled date for the November Council Meeting falls on Remembrance Day.  The next day Wednesday, November 12th - is the FCSS Convention.  The following Tuesday conflicts with the AAMD&C Fall Convention .

At the September meeting, Council made a motion that Councillor Dach submit his name to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors for the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.  I am pleased to advise that Councillor Dach's application has been reviewed and accepted in principle and he has been invited to attend the next Board meeting for the NSWA at which his appointment will be ratified.

At the August Meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2014-20, which is a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2013-50 as it relates to rezoning Lot B, Plan 8322712 located in NW 31-56-6-W4 from Agricultural to Industrial Commercial.

 

RSVPs were sent out for a public consultation. There were no replies so there was no need for the public consultation.

 

Bylaw No. 2014-20 was advertised in the St. Paul Journal and Elk Point Review on September 30 and October 7, 2014 and the adjacent landowners were notified via letter post.

 

Krystle Fedoretz will attend this Public Hearing.

At the September Meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2014-24, which is a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2013-50 as it relates to rezoning S 1/2 SE 6-57-6-W4 from Agricultural to Industrial Commercial.

 

A public consultation was held on September 24, 2014 and there were 8 people in attendance.  The Developer's Public Consultation Report is attached.

 

Bylaw No. 2014-24 was advertised in the St. Paul Journal and Elk Point Review on September 30 and October 7, 2014 and the adjacent landowners were notified via letter post.

 

Krystle Fedoretz will attend this Public Hearing.

Representatives from the Mallaig Ag Society and Recreation Board will be in to discuss their arena and to review their 5 year plan - which includes a new playground.

Rob Duffy, Director of Emergency Management, will be in to introduce himself to Council and have a brief discussion on the Regional Plan, Training Exercise and Community Awareness.

The Elk Point Grandparent Celebration Committee held their Annual Celebration on September 21, 2014.  Part of the celebration was a fundraising walk  to raise funds for the Elk Point Pioneer Circle utilities, the Heritage Lodge Auxiliary for operational costs of the Handi-Van Bus and African grandparents in Tanzania, Africa.  They are requesting donations for their celebration.

ACFA Regionale de Saint-Paul (l'Association Canadienne-Francaise de l'Alberta) is holding a JazzArt evening at the Cultural Center Gymnasium on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 7pm.

 

Funds collected during the evening will be used to start up a French-speaking day care and will serve to finance multiple activities and events allowing the ACFA to offer more services in our community.

 

The ACFA is looking for Council to sponsor the evening either by purchasing a table of 8 for $200 OR by donating an item for the silent auction. Tickets will be available at the door for $30 per person.

 

In past years, a silent auction item was donated for this event.

The St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce is requesting funding in the amount or $5,000 to invest in Chamber Master software that will allow greater administrative efficiency and accuracy of data, re-introduce the Small Business Awards and Celebrations, and to continue hosting quarterly workshops with Alberta Works and Alberta HUB.

 

In 2012 and 2013, Council approved a $5,000 grant for the St. Paul and Elk Point Chamber's of Commerce and $1,500 for the Mallaig Chamber of Commerce.

The 7th Annual Fall Classic Farmer's Spiel will be held November 6 to 8.  They are requesting cash to help cover expenses or items to be used as door prizes.  Registration for the spiel is $160.

The annual Town & Country Ladies Funspiel will be held on November 22, 2014 in St. Paul and the organizing committee is requesting a donation for their event.

 

For the past five years, Council donated $100 towards this event.

 

The First Annual Megan Wolitski Memorial Walk will be held October 26.  Proceeds from the event will go towards creating care packages for families who have experienced the loss of a child at the St. Therese Health Centre.  They are requesting monetary donations, auction items or items that can be used for the care packages.  Donations will be recognized at their event and on their website.

The Canadian Property Rights Conference is scheduled for October 17-18, 2014 in Calgary, AB. The Conference traditionally moves around Canada and is being held in Alberta for the first time. We are looking for approval for Kyle Attanasio to attend. The cost will be $49 for registration and no hotel costs will be required.

Jubilee Insurance is hosting Jubilee RiskPro Module 7 - "Extreme Weather Events Require Sound Risk Management" which will assist members in managing and identifying the Liability Risks associated with extreme weather issues. It will also take into account other issues such as orphan wells, old landfills, and pre and post-loss mitigation as it relates to mold and water-related events.

The Annual Bellamy Forum will be held November 4 & 5, 2014 at the River Cree Resort in Edmonton. (Bellamy is the County's software provider.)

The AAMDC Conference is scheduled for November 18-20 in Edmonton, AB. We are looking for approval for Kyle Attanasio to attend. As part of the Internship Program, Kyle has been provided free registration for the Fall Convention.

Lake Lot owners on Plan 7621873 at Laurier Lake are requesting the installation of three street lights on existing power poles along Range Road 43.  The blue circles on the attached map indicate the location of the power poles.  Adjacent landowners who will be affected by the lights have signed a letter indicating that they have no objections to the installation of the street lights.

The Regional Director of Emergency Management applied for a Fire Services Emergency Preparedness Training Grant.  They needed a letter of support to accompany their application.  A copy of the letter is attached.

The 2014 Strategic Plan which has been updated for the 3rd quarter is attached.

The federal and provincial governments recently signed an agreement on the Gax tax Fund. In order to access the funding, municipalities are required to enter into a new agreement with the Government of Alberta. The provincial-municipal agreement will cover the 2014-2024 period and will also govern unspent funding accumulated under the previous Gas Tax Fund agreement.

Bylaw No. 2014-29 is being presented to Council to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2013-50 as it relates to the rezoning of Part of NE 25-56-7-W4 from Agriculture to Industrial Commercial. The owner wishes to expand the existing business on the property.

After first reading, the Bylaw must be advertised in accordance with Section 606 of the M.G.A. and a public hearing held according to section 230 of the M.G.A. The adjacent landowners will be notified of the proposed rezoning.

The applicant is also required to hold a public consultation prior to the public hearing being held.

Bylaw No. 2014-31 is being presented to Council to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 2013-50 as it relates to rezoning PSE 25-56-7-W4 from Agricultural to Country Residential One (CR1). The owner wishes to rezone 10 acres from Agricultural to Country Residential for his son and daughter-in-law to build a house on the subdivided property.

 

After first reading, the Bylaw must be advertised according to Section 606 of the M.G.A. and a public hearing held according to section 230 of the M.G.A. The adjacent landowners will be notified of the proposed rezoning.

 

The applicant is also required to hold a public consultation prior to the public hearing being held.

Bylaw No. 2014-32 is being presented to Council to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 2013-50 as it relates to rezoning 18.31 acres in PSW 34-57-9-W4 from Agricultural to Country Residential One (CR1).

 

After first reading, the Bylaw must be advertised according to Section 606 of the M.G.A. and a public hearing held according to section 230 of the M.G.A. The adjacent landowners will be notified of the proposed rezoning.

 

The applicant is also required to hold a public consultation prior to the public hearing being held.

Further to the Regional Emergency Management Committee attached is a Bylaw to establish a Regional Emergency Management Agency.

 

Section 187 of the MGA states that all bylaws must have three distinct and separate readings.

Section 7a of the Regional Emergency Management Agency Bylaw states that the Director shall act as Director of Emergency operations, or ensure that someone is designated as Deputy Director under the Regional Emergency Plan to so act, on behalf of the St. Paul Region.

 

As discussed at the September Public works meeting, we would like to appoint Dennis Bergheim as the Deputy Director.

The County of St. Paul and the County of Two Hills have initiated steps to produce and acquire aerial orthophotographical data. The project is eligible under the Alberta Community Partnership Program given that the Counties are flying at the same time to improve economies of scale. Administration requires a motion to apply for the Grant and for the County to be the managing partner.  The amount the Counties are seeking is $122,410.

The County of St. Paul and the Town of Elk Point have proposed a project to construct a salt shed, pole shed, and concrete pad at the Elk Point Transfer Station for the purposes of delivering more prompt and efficient snow removal services to County and Town resident. The project is eligible under the Alberta Community Partnership Program. Administration requires a motion to apply for the Grant and for the County to be the managing partner.  The County and the Town are seeking $300,000 to cover the costs of the project. 

The Town of St. Paul is requesting the County consider partnering on a grant to enhance our fire service with needed equipment through the Alberta Community Partnership Grant.  This application includes replacements of SCBA packs and cylinders for the Mallaig, Ashmont and St. Paul Fire Departments.  We have also included new bunker gear as much of the gear is outdated.  New gear is much lighter for the volunteers.  Finally the grant includes Thermal Imaging Cameras for the three departments which will assist the departments for fire calls.  The Town of St. Paul has indicated they would be the Managing Partner on this grant application totaling $88,075.

 

The following road construction easement is being presented to Council for approval.  Backsloping and County to fence or pay compensation for fencing.

Range Road 103 from Twp Rd 582 to 590, Project 4C141, 3 Miles

PSE 33-58-10-W4     Michel & Sharon Berlinguette

 

The other easements on this project were approved in May, 2014 however this property was being transferred to a new owner at that time.  The title has now been transferred to the new owner and he has signed the easement.

Items to be presented at the meeting.

Items to be presented at the meeting.

7.27

7.28

7.29