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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-23 Council Minutes1�9 F- � L ,a To. Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hopkins Members of Council From. Planning and Development Date- May 23 2003 Council Agenda Item # 6(a) Issue. Application from Harold Bayes to amend the Land Use Bylaw in order to redesignate property located at SE 17-32 24 W4 from Agricultural Conservation (AC) to Agricultural (A) Background On March 11, 2003 Mr Bayes submitted an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw A public hearing was held on April 22, 2003, and First Reading was given to Bylaw #1480 however, further readings were tabled until the next Council Meeting in order that additional information could be obtained At the May 13th Council meeting, additional information was provided by the Planning Department and Second Reading was given to this Bylaw Recommendation That Council gives Third Reading to Bylaw #1440 4Jerementon Planner Page 17 To Gene Kiviaho Council Agenda # 6(b) Reeve Hoppins Council Members Is From Barb Long Date May 23, 2003 Issue Strategic Planning Review Session — June 3, 2003 Background. At the May 13, 2003 regular Council meeting, Council approved the Red Deer Lodge as the venue for the June 3 2003 Strategic Planning Review Session Council received the Strategic Planning Review Session draft agenda for review and amendment Attached is a proposed draft 2 agenda for Council s consideration Recommendation. That Council approve the agenda for the June 3, 2003 Strategic Planning Review Session m1i 11 Barb Long 10-01 I-V C7 a r Page 18 C H �q 0 To Reeve Hoppins Members of Council From Gene Kiviaho Date. May 23, 2003 Issue Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations Policy Council Agenda Item # 6(c) Background Draft 1 of the Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations and Individuals policy was presented to Council on February 25 2003 The Community Grants Committee comprised of Council members Ken Hoppins, Murray Woods Vern Crawford, and Members at Large Bill Cunningham and Karen Weigum, reviewed and forwarded their proposals and Committee Guidelines to Council At the April 22, 2003 regular Council meeting, Council moved that a Community Grants Committee be established, comprised of all of Council, and that the draft Community Grants Policy and guidelines be reviewed by this Committee of the Whole at 8 30 A.M on May 13, 2003 Draft 2 was a result of this meeting. Recommendation That Council receive Draft 2 of the Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations policy k k� Barb Long Page 20 0 El U 0 DRAFT 2 Title Community Grants to non profit Policy No Organizations Category Community, Recreation, Arts and Culture Purpose To encourage, promote and support creative groups, organizations and individuals that bring a broad range of enjoyment, benefit and participation to Kneehill County Policy Statement Council recognizes that community organizations and individuals should be supported in principle and with resources Funding under this Policy is a one time interim measure and is not to be relied on as a continuing source of revenue Council fully expects community organizations and individuals to be self sustaining and to develop working relationships with other contributing partners The amount and availability of grants will be determined by Council at the annual budget deliberations and shall be accounted for through General Ledger Account 4272772 Policy Guidelines 1) The Community Grants Committee (CGC) will consist of all members of Council 2) Grants will be limited to non-profit organizations, societies, arenas, pools and community halls situated within Kneehill County for project based initiatives 3) The CGC reserves the right to establish a cap on the allocation of funds 4) Funds under this Policy will be allocated for project based initiatives and not operational expenditures 5) Pools, arenas and community halls are eligible to apply for funds for project based initiatives 6) The CGC will establish an appropriate point system to evaluate the funding requests Page 21 • Ek DRAFT 2 7) here will be two (2) application and distribution dates a) The first application deadline is February 1st of each year with funds to be distributed by April 1st b) The second application deadline is September 1St of each year with funds to be distributed by November 1St Note September 1, 2003 will be the initial application deadline for implementation of this Policy 8) Funding requests received after the application deadline will be held by the Chief Administrative Officer and will only be considered after the other requests have been dealt with and if funding is still available 9) The CGC may request presentations from those requesting funds 10) Kneehill County Council will determine the total amount of money available for grants during the annual budget deliberations 11) Funding applications are to contain the following information, where applicable • Financial statements for the last two years • Proposed budget for the current year • Personal financial contributions or resources • Level of sponsorship received from other partners • Benefit to Kneehill County • Unique or innovative techniques to achieve success • Options if the County funding is not obtained • Confirmation of the expenditure of funds Page 22 101 N IsIr Council Agenda Item # 7(b) To- Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Council Members From Barb Long Date May 23 2003 Issue County of Stettler Invitation for the Reeve to participate and ride in the June 10, 2003 Stettler Parade Background A letter has been received from Reeve John Pearson, County of Stettler No 6, announcing that the RCMP Musical Ride will be showcased in Stettler on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, and in conjunction with this event, a parade and a Grandstand Show will be held An invitation was issued for Reeve Hoppins to participate and ride in the parade As well Reeve Hoppins and guest were invited to attend a reception following the parade and attend the Grandstand Show and Musical Ride Attached is a copy of the letter for your information Recommendation That Council approve the Reeve s attendance at the Stettler Grandstand Show, Reception and Parade —2 Barb Long Page 27 Council Agenda Item # 7(c) To. Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Council Members From. Barb Long Date May 23 2003 Issue An AAMD&C Survey on Candidate Disclosure Requirements in Local Government Elections has been received Background Alberta Municipal Affairs is considering amending the Local Authorities Act requiring that all candidates in municipal and school board elections disclose any prior federal convictions as part of the nomination process A response to the survey has been requested prior to May 30, 2003 Attached is a copy of the May 7th letter and survey question Recommendation Council decision 2 pa-fv Bar6 Long Page 29 Council Agenda Item # 7(d) To Reeve and Members of Council From Planning and Development Date May 23, 2003 Issue Request to set Public Hearing date Background An application has been submitted by Paul and Kim Richards to redesignate approximately 10 0 acres of their land, located at SE 7 29 20 W4 from Agricultural to Country Residential Discussion Prior to holding a Public Hearing, the proposed amendment needs to be advertised in a local newspaper at least once a week for two consecutive weeks, as stipulated by the AB MGA, Section 606 (2) (a) Recommendation That Council schedule this Public Hearing for June 24, 2003, at 10 00 A.M PI%Fentorf---lang Department e Page 31