HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.06.08 Adopted Council Meeting PackageCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
June 8, 2021
8:30 a.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
2.0 Approval of Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2021
3.0 Appointments
3.1 Delegation- Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (KRFCSS),
Shelley Jackson-Berry, KRFCSS Director, Lindsay McNena and Yvonne Wilson, Family
Wellness Workers @ 8:35 a.m.
4.0 Transportation
No Report
5.0 Community Services
5.1 Planning
No Report
5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment
No Report
5.3 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
No Report
5.4 Protective Services
5.4.1 Bylaw 1840- Proposed Animal Control Bylaw
6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Policy 17-1, Safety Policy
7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
No Report
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8.0 New Business
8.1 Changes to Council Electronic Device Procurement
8.2 County Reopening
8.3 Dr. Recruitment and Retention Task Force Terms of Reference
8.4 Council Roles and Responsibilities
8.5 Budget Video
8.6 Clarification on Capstone
9.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
9.1 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Delegation
10.0 Council and Committee Reports
No Report
11.0 Council Follow-up Action List
12.0 Closed Session
12.1 Land (Section 17 & 24, FOIP Act)
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
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MINUTES OF THE MAY 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY
OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA
PRESENT:
Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve
Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor (Video Conf)
Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor (Video Conf)
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director Community Services Laurie Watt
ASB & Parks Manager Shelby Sherwick
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair
Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
AGENDA 1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
No additions were made to the agenda.
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA 1.2 Adoption of Agenda
235/21 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda, as presented.
CARRIED
MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2021
236/21 Councillor King moved approval of the May 11, 2021 Council Meeting
minutes, as presented.
CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS 3.0 Appointments
3.1 Capstone Infrastructure
Lucas Reindler, Andrea Kausel, and Megan Hunter from Capstone
Infrastructure provided Council an update on the Kneehill Solar
Project.
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COMMUNITY
SERVICES 5.0 Community Services
PLANNING 5.1Planning
5.1.1 Policy 5-1, Subdivision & Development Fees and Refunds
Policy Review
237/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve Policy 5-1,
Subdivision & Development Fees & Refunds Policy, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.1.2 Policy 5-8, Subdivision- General Conditions Review
238/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council approve Policy 5-8,
Subdivision – General Conditions, as presented.
CARRIED
5.1.3 Policy 5-2, Development Agreement Requirements Policy
239/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive for information Policy 5-2
and direct administration to bring back to a future Council meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Chair called for a recess at 9:46 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 10:05 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
ASB & PARKS 5.3 Agricultural Service Board and Parks
5.3.1 Horseshoe Canyon Focus Group recommendations from
April 20th Committee of the Whole Meeting
240/21 Councillor King moved that Council approve the Horseshoe Canyon
Focus Group report and presentation, as recommended at the April 20th
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business
8.1 Salary Disclosure List
241/21 Councillor Penner moved that Council accept the salary disclosure list
discussion for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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8.2 Council Tender Review
The Chair called for a recess to deal with live streaming issues at 11:09
a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 11:12 a.m. with all
previously mentioned members present.
242/21 Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to provide a
Tender Process presentation to a future Council meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DISPOSITION OF
DELEGATION
BUSINESS
9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business & Public Hearing Business
9.1 Capstone Infrastructure
243/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the presentation
from Capstone Infrastructure for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Community Futures Wildrose- Minutes from the March 4th and
April 1st meeting and the 2020/21 Annual Report were provided.
10.2 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services-
Meeting minutes from the March 9th meeting were provided.
10.3 AQUA 7- Meeting minutes from the April 27, 2021 were
provided.
10.4 April 20, 2021 Kneehill County Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes- Meeting minutes were provided.
10.5 Drumheller Solid Waste Association- Meeting minutes were
provided from the April 15th meeting.
10.6 Kneehill Regional Partnership Committee- Meeting minutes
were provided from the May 19th meeting.
244/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
245/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council receive for information the
Council Follow-Up Action List, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Chair called for a recess at 11:31 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 11:39 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
246/21 Save the Rosebud Request
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to
create a letter to ask the director of the Regulatory Assurance Section of
AUP to use discretionary authority to order an Environment
Assessment.
DEFEATED
CLOSED SESSION 12.0 Closed Session
247/21 Councillor King moved that Council convene in Closed Session to
discuss Third Party Business Interest pursuant to section 16 & 25 of the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 11:48 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following people were in attendance of the Closed Session to
provide a report and advise Council:
Mike Haugen, CAO
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Recording Secretary
248/21 Councillor King moved that Council return to open meeting at 12:05
p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12:05 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
12:05 p.m. - meeting resumed.
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
249/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the Chief
Administrative Officer to endorse the May 25, 2021 Development
Process Agreement as discussed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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779 – 2 Street N.E. Box 400 Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
Tel: (403) 443-3800 Email: Shelley@krfcss.com
May 27, 2021
Dear Kneehill County Council:
RE: 2020 Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Annual Report
Attached please find an electronic copy of the Kneehill Regional Family & Community
Support Services (FCSS) 2020 Annual Report. This document is a summary of the
program’s 22nd year of operation. The Kneehill Regional FCSS Board hopes this review
provides adequate information regarding our outputs and outcomes as well as services
provided to your area residents last year.
As arranged, Shelley Jackson-Berry, our director, and the Family Wellness Workers, Lindsay
McNena and Yvonne Wilson, will be coming to do a presentation to Council on June 8 at
8:35 a.m. If you have any questions or comments that you would rather have me address,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 403-443-0285.
Kind Regards,
Kenneth King, Chairperson
Kneehill Regional FCSS Board
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KNEEHILL
REGIONAL
FAMILY AND
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
SERVICES
2020
IN
REVIEW
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Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a
partnership between the Government of Alberta and the six participating
municipalities of Acme, Carbon, Linden, Three Hills, Trochu and Kneehill
County.
FINANCIAL
OVERVIEW
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FCSS Funding Categories
$438,555.00
Seniors (28%)
$122,249.00
Children and
Youth (29%)
$128,832.00
Adults (7%)
$31,670.00
Community
Development
(12%)
$52,174.00
Families (20%)
$85,791.00
FCSS (4%)
Management
$17,839.00
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OUTPUTS
Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
Valued at
Individuals
Benefitting
from
programs
144
4062
4222
26
$91,070.00 Programs
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BIRTHDAY IN A BOX
INFORMATION AND
REFERRAL SERVICES
KNEEHILL COMMUNITY
KNEEHILL
INTERAGENCY
PREVENTION OF
FAMILY VIOLENCE/
FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH
RANDOM ACTS OF
KINDNESS
KNEEHILL FAMILY AND
MARRIAGE
COUNSELLING
COMMUNITY
DISCOVERY NIGHTS
SUMMER FUN
YOUTH GROUPS
VOLUNTEER KNEEHILL
TRUE COLORS
TRIPLE P FEAR-LESS
SENIORS VIRTUAL
COFFEE BREAK
SERVICES DIRECTORY
RED ROSE CAMPAIGN
Highlights
community volunteer
income tax program
215 tax returns completed
by 13 volunteers, resulting
in
$855,139.65
in credits, benefits and
refunds!
Family Resource
Workers
volunteer appreciation
week volunteer
kneehill nominations
tools for school
47 children accessed the
program.
2 volunteers contributed
17 hours of time!
Delivered or Funded Programs
# of children, youth and
adults supported
ongoing basis: 125
single sessions: 72
13 Nominations
6 volunteer finalists!
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90% of children/youth reported that they felt supported and
developed interpersonal competencies (112 respondents)
97% of participants enhanced their skills in one or more of
the following areas: resilience, autonomy, self- esteem,
optimism or meaning/purpose (67 respondents)
92% of residents felt supported by the programs and
services they participated in and that their social
connections were enhanced (92 respondents)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF KNEEHILL REGIONAL FCSS
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES?
SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS
SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS
YOUTH GROUPS
OUTCOMES
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100 % of residents felt connected, supported and
engaged in their community (23 respondents)
87% of agencies conveyed an understanding of
community social issues and felt they had a better
working relationship with other service providers
and could better serve Kneehill area residents (113
respondents)
90% of participants reported improved, family
communication and parenting (20
respondents)
SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES
SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITY
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2020Kneehill RegionalFCSS Board and Staff
CONTACT US
KNEEHILL REGIONAL FCSS
779 2ND ST NE, BOX 400
THREE HILLS, AB T0M 2A0
WWW.KRFCSS.COM
403-443-3800
Our mission is to maintain and strengthenthe quality of life for all residents ofparticipating municipalities by supportingvolunteerism and providing preventivesocial initiatives and programs.
Board Members
Councillor Kenneth King - Kneehill County (Chairperson)
Councillor Cheryl Lumley - Town of Trochu (Vice Chairperson)
Councillor Harold Leo - Town of Three Hills
Councillor Jason Bates - Village of Acme
Councillor Dan Clow - Village of Carbon
Councillor Sonia Ens - Village of Linden
Staff
Shelley Jackson-Berry - Director
Angie Stewart - Program Coordinator
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.1
Page 1 of 3
Version: 2020-02
Subject: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Debra Grosfield, Manager Protective Services
Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Manager Protective Services
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
1. That Council approve First Reading of Bylaw 1840 Animal Control as
presented.
2. That Council approve Second Reading of Bylaw 1840 Animal Control.
3. That Council grant permission for Third Reading of Bylaw 1840 Animal
Control.
4. That Council approve Third Reading of Bylaw 1840 Animal Control.
Background/
Proposal
Following the May 12, 2021 Council meeting, and the feedback received,
Administration has proposed new amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw as
described below.
There are two purposes in adopting a new Animal Control Bylaw:
1. The Land Use Bylaw had Hens added to it last year, and these changes should
be reflected in the proposed Animal Control Bylaw 1840.
2. There are some enforcement challenges with Bylaw 1714, the current Animal
Control Bylaw.
The proposed bylaw does reflect legal opinion received.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Proposed changes/options to the Animal Control Bylaw include:
1. Scope – describes who/where the bylaw is applicable to.
a) 1714 – applicable to residents of Hamlets
b) 1840 – applicable to all LUB Districts, some exceptions written within the
document (ie: licensing of Working Dogs)
2. Definitions
a) Add Kennel – Commercial Kennel in the LUB … “means a use which may
include outdoor runs, pens, or enclosures to conduct a commercial business
involving the buying, selling, breeding for sale, letting for hire, boarding or
training of dogs; including animal shelters but does not include a vet hospital
or clinic”. Kennels are not allowed in Hamlet zoning in the LUB.
b) Add Premises Identification Number – as defined in the LUB.
c) Add Working Dog as per legal opinion
d) Changes to Vicious Dog definition as per legal opinion – use this provision
for enforcement to control these animals within the County
3. Part Two
a) old bylaw rearranged to have Running At Large, Nuisances and
Threatening Behaviors under one new Section.
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b) Added “Working Dog” throughout bylaw, including 6.3 No Owner shall be
guilty of an offence where a Working Dog is used to herd Livestock or protect
Livestock from predators on or off private property.
4. Part Three – Hens and Hen Permitting. Permitted through the LUB, however the
Animal Control Bylaw allows an additional step of enforcement.
5. Part Four Licensing of Dogs and Vicious Dogs
a) Add 8.2 limit on number of Dogs allowed, specific to a Hamlet
b) Add 8.16 The Owner of a Working Dog is exempt from Licensing
provisions of this bylaw, unless the Dog is deemed Vicious by the CAO (or
designate)
6. Part Five Vicious Dogs
a) Definition changed to reflect Legal Opinion received following Council’s
comments… use as an enforcement tool.
b) Addition of 9.2 An Owner shall keep or have a Vicious Dog within a
Hamlet if the County has informed the Owner that the County intends to
apply for an application to declare the Vicious Dog as a Dangerous Dog. The
Owner shall immediately re-locate the Vicious Dog to be in compliance with
this requirement if required.
c) Addition of 9.6 (c) – requirement of training for Owner with or without Dog.
LEGAL ADVICE ON VICIOUS DOGS: This section allows for immediate
Enforcement and Conditions to be put into action in regards to Vicious Dogs.
Having our own declaration of a Vicious Dog allows us another tool instead of/or in
combination with the Dangerous Dogs Act (through court system). Fines and
Licensing Fees for Vicious Dogs could be increased to deter these Owners.
6. Part Six – General includes permission needed to drive Livestock through a
Hamlet, as described in the Land Use Bylaw. This is a follow through from the
current bylaw. It allows us to regulate livestock in the Hamlets for clean up and
safety purposes.
7. Part Seven thru to Part Twelve – Include Impoundment and Enforcement
provisions, including reflecting the updated Fines Schedule in Schedule B
Financial
Implications:
We currently do not have any peace officer trained on Animal Control statics. This
training costs approximately $6000-10,000 per officer. Thus, we currently have a
contract with an outside agency to capture/impound. We also do not have an
impoundment facility or vehicles that are set up for captures.
Should Council want this, we would need to complete research and add to the
operating budget or future budget considerations.
Council Options:
1. To pass all three Readings of the proposed Bylaw.
2. To give further Direction on changes discussed, and come back to a future
Council meeting.
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5.4.1
Page 3 of 3
Version: 2020-02
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Bylaw 1714
Proposed Bylaw 1840
Hen Section of LUB
Follow-up
Actions:
Advertising of Animal Control Bylaw should this be passed.
Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director
Community Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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BYLAW NO 1840
ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW
A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
LICENSING, REGULATING, AND CONTROL OF DOGS, HENS, and ANIMALS.
WHEREAS the Council of Kneehill County wishes to establish a bylaw to regulate, license, and
control Dogs, Hens, and Animals within Kneehill County.
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, a Council may establish
bylaws for the purpose of licensing, regulating, and controlling Dogs, Hens, and Animals, and
activities in relation to them;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
PART ONE INTRODUCTION
1. TITLE
This Bylaw shall be known as the “Animal Control Bylaw”.
2. SCOPE
This Bylaw is applicable within all Land Use Bylaw Districts, as described in the
County’s Land Use Bylaw as amended from time to time.
3. DEFINITIONS
In this bylaw the following words and phrases mean:
3.1 “Animal” means any bird, reptile, amphibian or mammal excluding humans
and wildlife, unless otherwise defined in the bylaw;
3.2 “Animal Nuisance” means and includes any use of or activity upon any
premises which is offensive to any person acting reasonably, or has or may be
reasonably expected to have a detrimental impact upon any person or other
premises in the neighborhood or is an imminent danger to public health or
safety, or materially depreciates the value of other land or improvements on
adjacent land, and may include the following:
(a) Noise;
(b) Trespass upon property;
(c) Threat to public health;
(d) Accumulation of animal waste;
(e) Accumulation of material contaminated by animal waste;
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(f) Inappropriate disposal of dead stock;
(g) Lack of adequate containment or shelter;
which in the opinion of an Enforcement Officer, having regard for all
circumstances is obnoxious or likely to unreasonably detract from the comfort,
repose, health, peace or safety of persons or property within the boundaries of
the County.
3.3 “At Large” or “Running at Large” means a Dog, Working Dog, Vicious Dog or
Animal which is off the premises of its Owner and is not under the effective,
immediate and continuous control of its Owner; and
3.4 “Attack” means an action that harmfully affects or begins to harmfully affect
any human or animal;
3.5 “Bite” means any injury to the skin causing it to bruise, puncture, or break;
3.6 “CAO” means Chief Administrative Officer or designate, of Kneehill County;
3.7 “Controlled Confinement” means the confinement or seizure of a Dog in
either the facility contracted by the County or at any other location specified in
the order so as to cause that Animal to be confined in a pen, cage, or building in
a manner that will not allow the Animal to bite or harm any person, Animal or
Livestock;
3.8 “Council” means the Council of Kneehill County;
3.9 “County” means Kneehill County;
3.10 “Coop” means a fully enclosed weather proof structure and attached
outdoor enclosure used for the keeping of Hens, that is no larger than 10m2
(107.64 ft2) in a floor area and no more than 2.5m (8.20 ft) in height;
3.11 “Dangerous Dog” means a Dog deemed to be a Dangerous Dog pursuant to
the Dangerous Dogs Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. D-3, as amended;
3.12 “Development Authority” as defined under the current Land Use Bylaw, as
amended from time to time.
3.13 “Dog” means either a male or female of the canine species;
3.14 “Dog License Tag” means an identification tag issued by the County
displaying the License number for a specific Dog;
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3.15 “Enforcement Officer” means any Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer, RCMP
Officer, Animal Control Officer or person authorized by Council to enforce the
provisions of this Bylaw;
3.16 “Hamlet” means an unincorporated community administered by and within
the boundaries of Kneehill County;
3.17 “Hen” means a domesticated female chicken that is at least 16 weeks of
age;
3.18 “Hen Permit” means a permit or Hen License issued by the Development
Authority which authorizes the permit holder to keep hens on the property
specified in the permit;
3.19 “Impounded” means a Dog or other Animal that has been apprehended,
caught, trapped in a live trap, or is otherwise caused to come into the care and
custody of an Enforcement Officer pursuant to an investigation or apparent
breach of this Bylaw or other Federal or Provincial Legislation;
3.20 “Impoundment Facility” means the facility established or designated by the
County for the impounding of Dogs as set out in this Bylaw;
3.21 “Kennel” means a development as defined as Commercial Kennel within
Kneehill County’s Land Use Bylaw.
3.22 “License” means a license issued pursuant to this Bylaw;
3.23 “Livestock” means animals such as poultry, horses, cattle, bison, sheep,
swine, goats, bees, llamas, fur-bearing animals raised in captivity, and domestic
corvids within the meaning of the Livestock Industry Diversification Act.
3.24 “Muzzle” means a device of sufficient strength placed over an Animal’s
mouth preventing it from biting;
3.25 “Owner” includes any person:
(a) Named on a License or permit; or
(b) In actual possession of or control of property where a Dog, Hen, or
Animal resides;
(c) Who has possession or custody of an Animal, either temporarily or
permanently or;
(d) Who harbors an Animal, or allows an Animal to remain on their
premises;
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3.26 “Premises Identification Number” means an identification number
requirement by Provincial authorities for all animal types as defined under
Livestock in the Land Use Bylaw.
3.27 “Secure Enclosure” means a building, cage, or fenced area of such
construction that will not allow the Animal to jump, climb, dig, or force its way
out, and is capable of being locked;
3.28 “Working Dog” means a Dog suitable by training for useful work with
Livestock, distinguished from one suitable primarily for pet, show or sporting use,
and which Working Dog is kept in the Agriculture District. Examples may include,
but are not limited to, herding dogs and guardian dogs.
3.29 “Vicious Dog” means any animal, whether on public or private property,
that:
(a) Has, without provocation, chased, attacked, or bitten any person,
Animal, or Livestock causing physical injury and resulting in the issuance
of a Violation Ticket a conviction under this bylaw; or
(b) Has, without provocation, chased, attacked or bitten any person or
Animal on more than one occasion, with or without causing physical
injury, and resulting in separate convictions the issuance of a Violation
Ticket under this bylaw; or
(c) Has damaged public or private property, resulting in a conviction the
issuance of a Violation Ticket under this bylaw; or
(d) Has threatened or created the reasonable apprehension of a threat to
any person, Animal or Livestock; or
(e) Has been previously determined to be a Vicious Dog by any other
jurisdiction; or
(f) Has been made subject to an order under the Dangerous Dogs Act R.S.A.
2000 c. D-3, as amended, and;
Which in the opinion of the CAO presents a risk of property damage or
personal injury and been declared by the CAO to be a Vicious Dog pursuant
to Part 5 of this bylaw;
3.30 “Vicious Dog License” means an identification tag issued by the County
displaying the tag number for a Dog that is deemed a Vicious Dog pursuant to
this Bylaw;
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3.31 “Violation Ticket” means a ticket issued pursuant to Part 3 of the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-34, as amended, and any regulations
thereunder.
PART TWO RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG, HEN and ANIMAL OWNERS
4. RUNNING AT LARGE
No Owner shall allow a Dog or Animal to be At Large:
(a) Any Dog, Working Dog, or Animal Running At Large is deemed to be
Running At Large for the purposes of this section;
(b) Any Vicious Dog Running At Large, is deemed to be Running At Large for
the purposes of this section.
5. NUISANCES
5.1 Excessive Noise
(a) No Owner shall allow a Dog to bark, howl, or create a noise to the
extent that such noise disturbs any person.
(b) No Owner shall allow a Hen to cluck or create a noise to the extent that
such noise disturbs any person.
(c) No Owner shall allow an Animal to create a noise to the extent that such
noise disturbs any person.
(d) When an Enforcement Officer determines whether the noise is
reasonably likely to annoy or disturb the peace or quality of life of
others, consideration may be given, but is not limited to:
I. Proximity of the property where the Animal resides;
II. Duration of noise;
III. Time of day and day of the week;
IV. Nature and use of the surrounding area.
V. A completed noise log.
5.2 General Domestic Animal Nuisances
(a) Other domestic Animals may be apprehended if they are determined, by
an Enforcement Officer, to be causing an Animal Nuisance.
5.3 Defecation
(a) The Owner shall immediately remove any defecation left by their Dog on
public or private property other than that of the Owner.
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(b) The Owner shall ensure that the defecation left by the Dog on the
property of the Owner does not accumulate to such an extent that it is
reasonably likely to annoy a person by sight or smell.
5.4 Scattering Garbage
(a) The Owner of a Dog, Hen or Animal shall ensure that it does not upset
any waste receptacle or scatter garbage on public or private property
not belonging to the Owner of the Animal.
5.5 Dog in Heat
(a) An Owner of a Dog in heat shall, during the entire period that the Dog is
in heat, keep the Dog confined in a manner so as not to attract other
Dogs.
(b) Where a Dog in heat is confined such Dog shall be permitted out of
confinement for the sole purpose of permitting such Dog to urinate or
defecate.
5.6 Communicable Diseases
(a) The Owner of a Dog or other Animal suffering from a communicable
disease shall not permit the Dog or other Animal to be in any public
place, or to be within proximity to any other Dog or Animal.
(b) The Owner of a Dog or other Animal shall keep the Dog or other Animal
secured, should they have a Communicable Disease.
6. THREATENING BEHAVIOURS
6.1 The Owner of a Dog, Working Dog, or Hen shall ensure that they do not:
(a) Chase a person, Dog, Livestock, other Animal or any type of vehicle,
unless the person chased or threatened is a trespasser on the property
of the Owner and the chasing occurs on the property of the Owner;
(b) Cause damage to another person’s property or public property;
(c) Attack, Bite or threaten, whether or not breaking skin or causing
damage to a person, Dog, Hen, Livestock, or other Animal;
(d) Cause death to a Dog, Hen, Livestock or other Animal;
6.2 The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall ensure that they do not:
(a) Chase a person, Dog, Livestock, other Animal or any type of vehicle,
unless the person chased or threatened is a trespasser on the property
of the Owner;
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(b) Cause damage to another person’s property or public property;
(c) Attack, Bite or threaten, whether or not breaking skin or causing
damage to a person, Dog, Hen, Livestock or other Animal;
(d) Cause death to a Dog, Hen, Livestock or other Animal;
6.3 No Owner shall be guilty of an offence in circumstances where a Working Dog
is used to herd Livestock or protect Livestock from predators on or off private
property with the permission of the Owner of the private property.
PART THREE HEN REGULATIONS
7. PERMITTING & REGULATIONS
7.1 The Owner of a Hen shall ensure:
(a) that a Hen Permit and Premises Identification Number are
obtained to keep Hens in Districts that Hens are permitted
pursuant to the County’s Land Use Bylaw, as amended from time
to time;
(b) that a Hen Permit is obtained through the process in the current
Land Use Bylaw;
(c) the applicant resides on the property on which the Hens will be
kept.
(d) that each Hen is provided with food, water, shelter, light
ventilation, care and opportunities for essential behaviors such as
scratching, dust-bathing, and roosting, as sufficient to maintain
the Hen in good health;
(e) to store feed within a fully enclosed container;
(f) manure is stored in a fully enclosed container, with no more than
three (3) cubic feet of manure at a time;
(g) removal of all other manure not used for composting or fertilizing,
and dispose of the same, in accordance with County bylaws;
(h) storage of bedding materials does not become unsightly or a fire
hazard.
7.2 A Hen Permit is not transferrable from one person to another or from one
property to another.
7.3 Following receipt of a Hen Permit, an Enforcement Officer, or Development
Officer under the Land Use Bylaw, is authorized to enter upon the property,
anytime thereafter, to inspect any place where the Hen is kept to ensure it meets
the requirements of this Bylaw and the Land Use Bylaw, and continuously are
being met.
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7.4 Hens must be kept in a Coop:
(a) where each Hen is provided with at least 0.37 m2 (3.98 ft2) of
interior floor area, and at least 0.92 m2 (9.9 ft2) of outdoor
enclosure, within the Coop;
(b) at least one nest box per Coop and one perch per Hen, that is at
least 15 cm (5.9 inches) long must be provided and maintained in the
Coop.
(c) at all times and/or under control of Owner;
(d) that is in good condition, is not in disrepair, and free from vermin
and noxious or offensive smells and substances;
(e) that is located in the rear yard of the property;
(f) that is constructed to prevent any rodent from harboring
underneath or within it or within its walls, and to prevent entrance by
another Animal, and;
(g) that is secured from sunset to sunrise;
7.5 A person may apply to keep no more than four (4) mature Hens and no less
that two (2) mature Hens;
7.6 Hens are not to be released into the wild or buried on the property;
7.7 In the areas designated pursuant to the County’s Land Use Bylaw, as
amended from time to time, no person shall:
(a) keep a rooster;
(b) keep a Hen, other than a Hen for which a valid Hen Permit has
been issued;
(c) sell eggs, manure, meat, or other products derived from Hens;
(d) slaughter a Hen on the property;
(e) dispose of a Hen except by delivering it to a farm, abattoir,
veterinarian, or other operation that is lawfully permitted to dispose
of Hens, or;
(f) keep a Hen in a cage or any shelter other than a Coop.
7.8. The CAO and/or Development Authority may refuse to grant or renew a Hen
Permit under the Land Use Bylaw for the following reasons:
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(a) The applicant or permit/license holder does not or no longer meets
the requirements of this bylaw or any other applicable bylaw related to
the keeping of Hens.
(b) the applicant or permit/license holder:
I. provided false information or misrepresents any fact or
circumstance to the CAO or an Enforcement Officer;
II. has, in the opinion of the CAO, Development Authority, or
Enforcement Officer based on reasonable grounds, contravened
this Bylaw, or any other applicable bylaw related to the keeping of
Hens, whether or not the contravention has been prosecuted;
III. fails to pay a fine imposed by a court for a contravention of this
Bylaw or any other applicable bylaw related to the keeping of
Hens;
IV. fails to pay any fee required by this bylaw or any other
applicable bylaw;
V. in the opinion of the CAO, Development Authority or
Enforcement Officer, based on reasonable grounds it is in the
public interest to do so.
7.9 If for any reason, a Hen Permit is revoked, or is not renewed, the Hens must
be removed from the property within 30 days, including the removal of the
Coop.
7.10 Hen Permitting shall be issued through the Land Use Bylaw.
PART FOUR DOG & VICIOUS DOG LICENSING
8.1 The Owner of a Dog shall apply for an annual License for each Dog over six
months of age:
(a) On or before January 31 of the current license year; or
(b) Within thirty (30) days following the Dog attaining six months of
age; or
(c) Within thirty (30) days of acquiring possession of the Dog; or
(d) Within thirty (30) days of establishing residence in the County,
whichever date is later.
8.2 No Owner shall have any more than five (5) Dogs over the age of six months
within a Hamlet, as defined in this bylaw.
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8.3 The Owner of a Dog shall ensure that their Dog wears the current Dog License
Tag issued for that Dog, when the Dog is off the property of the Owner.
8.4 Vicious Dog Licensing
(a) The Owner of a Dog who has been declared a Vicious Dog shall
obtain an annual license for that Vicious Dog.
(b) The Owner of the Vicious Dog shall ensure that their Dog wears
the current Vicious Dog Tag issued for that Dog at all times.
8.5 When applying for a License for a Dog, or Vicious Dog under this Bylaw, the
Owner shall provide the following:
(a) A description of the Dog, or Vicious Dog including breed, name,
gender, age, rabies vaccine information, any other vaccine
information, and information establishing that the Dog or Vicious
Dog is neutered or spayed;
(b) The name, date of birth of the Dog or Vicious Dog, address, and
telephone number of the Owner(s);
(c) Microchip numbers, tattoo information or any other identifying
markers on the Dog or Vicious Dog;
(d) Where capable the Owner shall provide a photo of the Dog;
(e) All owners of Vicious Dogs shall provide a photo of the Vicious
Dog.
8.6 The Owner named on any license shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
8.7 No person shall give false information when applying for a license pursuant
to this Bylaw.
8.8 An Owner shall promptly notify the County of any changes with respect to
any information provided in an application for a license under this Bylaw.
8.9 A license issued pursuant to this Bylaw is not transferable from one person to
another or from one property to another.
8.10 An issued license is valid only for the period between January 1 to
December 31 in the year for which it is issued and is required to be renewed
annually.
8.11 The Owner of any Dog, Vicious Dog, Hen or other Animal which requires
further licensing or permits not covered in this Bylaw shall ensure they have such
licenses or permits.
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8.12 Upon losing a Dog License Tag or a Vicious Dog License Tag, an Owner shall
request a replacement forthwith.
8.13 Licensing provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply to a Dog accompanying a
person temporarily in the County on business or vacation for a period not
exceeding thirty (30) days.
8.14 Licensing may be revoked if any of the following occur:
(a) The County receives complaints from two or more sources which
the County determines to be bona fide;
(b) The license holder does not comply with the conditions of the
license;
(c) The license holder is guilty of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw;
(d) The license holder is not adhering to applicable provincial
legislation governing the welfare and management of Dogs; or
(e) At the written request of the license holder.
8.15 The Owner of a Dog deemed to be a Dangerous Dog through the Dangerous
Dogs Act must comply with the Vicious Dog sections contained within this bylaw,
as the Dangerous Dog will also be considered a Vicious Dog under this bylaw.
8.16 The Owner of a Working Dog is exempt from Licensing provisions of this
bylaw provided however that in the event a Working Dog is designated as a
Vicious Dog, the requirements of Part 5 shall apply to the Working Dog in
question.
PART FIVE VICIOUS DOGS
9.1 If the CAO determines that a Dog is a Vicious Dog, the Owner shall:
(a) Be given a written order that the Dog may be determined to be a
Vicious Dog.
(b) Be required to keep the Dog in Controlled Confinement;
9.2 An Owner shall keep or have a Vicious Dog within a Hamlet if the County has
informed the Owner that the County intends to apply for an application to
declare the Vicious Dog as a Dangerous Dog. The Owner shall immediately re-
locate the Vicious Dog to be in compliance with this requirement if required.
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9.3 Under this Bylaw, a Vicious Dog order continues to apply if the Vicious Dog is
sold, given, or transferred to a new Owner.
9.4 The Owner of a Dog who has received a notice that their Dog has been
declared a Vicious Dog pursuant to Section 8 of this Bylaw within fourteen
(14) days after the date of the decision was communicated to the person or
Owner respectively, may by written notice request the CAO review the
decision. After reviewing the decision, the CAO may confirm, cancel or
amend the decision.
9.5 The Owner of a Dog who has received a notice that their Dog has been
declared a Vicious Dog pursuant to Section 8 of this Bylaw following one (1)
year after the date of the decision was communicated to the Person or
Owner respectively, may by written notice request the CAO review the
decision. After reviewing the decision, the CAO may confirm, cancel or
amend the decision.
9.6 The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall:
(a) Complete an application as set out by the County.
(b) Supply proof that:
(i) the Dog has been tattooed or implanted with an
electronic identification microchip;
(ii) the Dog has a current vaccination for rabies;
(iii) the Dog has been spayed or neutered by a
veterinarian;
(iv) have liability insurance specifically covering any
damages from personal injury caused by the Vicious
Animal of not less than three million dollars
($3,000,000);
(v) post the required signage, in accordance with Section
9.6 of this Bylaw; and
(vi) the Owner has a Secure Enclosure capable of
preventing entry of any person except the Owner,
and escape of the Dog, in accordance with Section
9.7 of this Bylaw.
(c) Upon receipt of an application referred to in subsection (a)
herein, the CAO may require the Owner or any other person with
custody or possession of the Vicious Dog to attend whatever
classes or training, with or without the Vicious Dog, as identified
by the CAO to be required. Any person who fails to attend
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training as required pursuant to this subsection (c) is in
contravention of this Bylaw and guilty of an offence.
(d) At all times when the Vicious Dog is off of the property of the
Owner, or any other person having care or control of the Vicious
Dog, shall ensure that the animal is abiding by their Vicious Dog
License. Licensing shall require they:
(i) securely muzzle the Vicious Dog in public,
(ii) secure the Vicious Dog in a harness and two leashes
both of which shall not exceed 1.0 meter in length and is
adequate to control the Vicious Dog, and
(iii) be under the constant control of a competent person
who is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(e) When selling or otherwise giving the Vicious Dog to a new
Owner, fully inform the new Owner that the Dog has been
declared a Vicious Dog by the County;
(f) If the Vicious Dog is At Large the Owner is to notify the County
immediately, and if there is a concern for public safety notify the
RCMP immediately.
9.7 Signage - The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall:
(a) Display the required signage, as set out in Schedule A of this
Bylaw, at each entrance to the Owner’s property and on the
secure enclosure in which the Vicious Dog is confined;
9.8 Enclosure Requirements for a Vicious Dog shall be:
(a) a minimum dimension of 1.5 meters by 3.0 meters, and 2.0
meters in height;
(b) Have secure sides and a secure top, and if it has no bottom
secured to the sides, the sides must be embedded into the
ground a minimum of 30 centimeters;
(c) Not be located within 2.0 meters of the property line of the
Owner or within 5.0 meters of a neighboring residential
dwelling;
(d) Provide shelter from the elements.
9.9 Inspection of Vicious Dog and Enclosure
(a) Upon receipt of a written application to license a Vicious Dog, an
Enforcement Officer is authorized to enter upon the property of the
Owner to inspect any place where the Vicious Dog will be kept,
including, but not limited to the Secure Enclosure, to ensure it
meets the requirements of this Bylaw.
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9.10 No Owner of a Vicious Dog may own, keep, or have more than one (1)
Vicious Dog on the premises at any time.
9.11 No Owner of a Vicious Dog may leave a Vicious Dog unattended
(a) While tethered or tied on a premises where the public has access
whether the access is express or implied.
(b) In a vehicle where the public has access whether the access is
express or implied.
9.12 For the purposes of this Bylaw any Dog having been deemed a Vicious
Dog or a Dangerous Dog by another municipality will be may be deemed
determined to be a Vicious Dog under Part 5.1 of this Bylaw.
PART SIX GENERAL
10.1 No person shall tease, torment, annoy, abuse, injure, or neglect any Dog,
Animal, or Hen.
10.2 No person shall lead, ride or drive any Livestock within a Hamlet with the
exception of events approved by the CAO such as parades or rodeos.
PART SEVEN IMPOUNDMENT
11.1 An Enforcement Officer, and/or the contracted Enforcement agency
under the direction of the County may capture and impound any Dog,
Working Dog, Animal or Vicious Dog:
(a) Found Running at Large; or
(b) Which has bitten, or is alleged to have bitten a person or Dog or
Animal; or
(c) Which is required to be impounded pursuant to the provisions of
any Statute of Canada or the Province of Alberta, or any
Regulation made thereunder.
11.2 Impounded Dogs, Working Dogs, Vicious Dogs or Animals shall be
maintained in an Impoundment Facility, contracted by the County, for no less
than five (5) days, during which time the Dog, Working Dog, Vicious Dog or
Animal shall be advertised as being incarcerated.
(a) After the designated impoundment time, the Dog, Working Dog,
Vicious Dog or Animal may be sold for an amount not less than the
impoundment fees and costs; or
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(b) A person claiming an impounded Dog, Working Dog, Vicious Dog
or Animal shall pay to the pound keeper an amount no less than
the impoundment fees and costs; or
(c) the Dog, Working Dog, Vicious Dog or Animal may be destroyed.
11.3 A Dog, Working Dog or Vicious Dog that is Impounded under a Controlled
Confinement order pursuant to this Bylaw may be released back to its Owner
upon conclusion of the Enforcement Officer’s investigation provided all the
requirements of this Bylaw have been met.
11.4 A Dog, Working Dog or Vicious Dog may be Impounded pending the
outcome of an application pursuant to the Dangerous Dogs Act.
PART EIGHT CONTROLLED CONFINEMENT ORDER
12.1 An Enforcement Officer who believes an offence has been committed
under Part Two (2) of this Bylaw, may order the Controlled Confinement of
the Dog, Working Dog or Vicious Dog.
12.2 An Owner shall follow all conditions as stipulated in the Controlled
Confinement Order.
PART NINE OBSTRUCTION
13.1 No person shall:
(a) Interfere, hinder or impede an Enforcement Officer from enforcing
the provisions of this Bylaw;
(b) Induce an Animal to enter a house or other place where it may be
safe from capture or otherwise assist the Animal to escape
capture;
(c) Unlock, unlatch or otherwise open an Enforcement Officer’s
vehicle to allow or attempt to allow an Animal to escape;
(d) Tamper with, unlock, unlatch, or otherwise open a kennel,
humane live trap, or any other Enforcement equipment;
(e) Failing, without lawful excuse, to follow any direction under this
Bylaw given by an Enforcement Officer;
(f) Untie, loosen or otherwise free an Animal which has been tied or
otherwise restrained, or;
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(g) Negligently or willfully open a gate, door or other opening in a
fence or enclosure in which an Animal has been confined thereby
allowing the Animal to Run at Large within the County.
PART TEN POWERS OF AN ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
14.1 An Enforcement Officer may:
(a) Conduct patrols within various locations of the County for the
purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw; or
(b) Impound or cause to be impounded any Dog, Vicious Dog or
Animal which is found to be Running At Large.
14.2 An Enforcement Officer or any person designated by the Council to do so
may post signs indicating those public property areas within the County where
Dogs, Working Dogs or Vicious Dogs are not permitted.
PART ELEVEN FINES AND PENALTIES
15.1 Every Owner who contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw by:
(a) Doing any act or thing which the person is prohibited from doing;
or,
(b) Failing to do any act or thing which the person is required to do,
or,
(c) Failing to obey lawful direction given by an Enforcement Officer
is guilty of an offence.
15.2 Any person convicted of an offence pursuant to the Bylaw is liable for a
penalty specified in Schedule “B” – “Penalties” of this Bylaw.
15.3 An Enforcement Officer may issue a violation ticket requiring the court
appearance of the defendant, pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial
Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000.
PART TWELVE TRANSITION
16. SEVERABILITY
If a portion of this bylaw is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the
invalid portion will be voided, and the rest of the bylaw remains valid and effective.
17. EFFECTIVE DATE
This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading of this bylaw.
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18. BYLAW REPEAL
Bylaw No. 1714 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time on this ___ day of _______, 2021.
READ a second time on this___ day of _______, 2021.
UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the ___ day of _______, 2021.
READ a third time and final time of this ___ day of _______, 2021.
Reeve
Jerry Wittstock
Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Haugen
Date Bylaw Signed
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SCHEDULE “A”
Warning signs for a Vicious Dog must meet the following specifications:
1. Be a minimum six (6) by six (6) inches (15 cm by 15 cm) in size.
2. Contain the word “WARNING” or “DANGER” in a minimum ¾ (2 CM) size font.
3. Contain wording identifying a “VICIOUS DOG on Premises”.
4. Contain a visual warning symbol of a Dog.
5. Be made of a ridged material that is resistant to weather and capable of being
attached outdoors to a secure enclosure or fence.
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SCHEDULE “B”
Section Offence
Description
1st
Offence
2nd
Offence
3rd
Offence
Part Two
4 (a) Allow a Dog, Working Dog or Animal to Run At Large $50.00 $100.00 COURT
4 (b) Allow a Vicious Dog to Run At Large $250.00 $500.00 COURT
5.1 Excessive noise disturbing the peace of any person $50.00 $100.00 COURT
5.3 (a) Failure to remove defecation immediately $50.00 $100.00 COURT
5.3 (b) Failure to remove defecation from Owner’s property $50.00 $100.00 COURT
5.4 Allow scattering of garbage $50.00 $100.00 COURT
5.5 Fail to keep a female Dog confined while in heat $50.00 $100.00 COURT
5.6 Allow Dog or Animal with communicable disease in public
place or unsecured
$50.00 $100.00 COURT
6.1 (a) Chase a person, Dog, Working Dog, Hen, Livestock, Animal
or any type of vehicle
$50.00 $100.00 COURT
6.1 (b) Cause damage to property $50.00 $100.00 COURT
6.1 (c) Attack, bite or threaten, breaking skin $100.00 $200.00 COURT
6.1 (d) Cause death to a Dog, Hen, Livestock or other Animal $250.00 $500.00 COURT
6.2 (a) Vicious Dog chased a person, Dog, Livestock, Animal or any
type of vehicle
$100.00 $200.00 COURT
6.2 (b) Vicious Dog caused damage to property $100.00 $200.00 COURT
6.2 (c) Vicious Dog attack or bite causing damage, to person,
Dog, Hen, Livestock, or Animal
$250.00 $1000.00 COURT
6.2 (d) Vicious Dog caused death to a Dog, Hen, Livestock or other
Animal
$500.00 $1000.00 COURT
Part Three
7.1 (a) Not obtaining a Premises Identification Number $100.00 $150.00 COURT
7.1 (b) Not obtaining a Hen Permit through the Land Use Bylaw $100.00 $150.00 COURT
7.1 (d) Hen not provided with adequate food, water, shelter, light,
ventilation, care or opportunities for essential behaviors
$100.00 $250.00 COURT
7.1 (e) Storage of feed in an enclosed container $50.00 $100.00 COURT
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7.1 (f) Manure not stored in a fully enclosed container or more
than 3 cubic feet of manure stored at the same time.
$50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.1 (g) Not disposing of manure correctly $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.1 (h) Storage of bedding materials that have become unsightly
or a fire hazard
$50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (a) and (b) Coop does not meet measurement requirements $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (c) Hen out of Coop $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (d) Allowing Coop to not be in good condition, in disrepair $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (e) Coop not located in rear yard $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (f) Coop does not prevent entrance of animals $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.4 (g) Failure to keep the Coop secured from sunrise to sunset $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.5 Keeping more than or less than the permitted Hens $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.6 Released Hen into the wild $100.00 $200.00 COURT
7.6 Buried Hen on property $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.7 (a) Keeping a rooster $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.7 (b) Keeping a Hen without a valid permit $50.00 $100.00 COURT
7.7 (c) Selling products derived from Hens $100.00 $200.00 COURT
7.7 (d) Slaughtered Hen(s) on the property $100.00 $200.00 COURT
7.7 (e) Dispose of a Hen improperly $100.00 $200.00 COURT
7.7 (f) Improper shelter for Hen $50.00 $100.00 COURT
Part Four
8.1 Failure to apply for an annual Dog License $50.00 $100.00 COURT
8.2 Exceeding the limit of Dogs $50.00 $100.00 COURT
8.3 Failure to affix Dog License Tag, while off property $50.00 $100.00 COURT
8.3 (b) Failure to apply for an annual Vicious Dog License $100.00 $150.00 COURT
8.8 Failure to affix Vicious Dog Tag $50.00 $100.00 COURT
8.10 Transferring a license from one person to another or from
one property to another
$50.00 $150.00 COURT
8.11 Failure to ensure Dog, Hen or Animal Owner has proper
licenses or permits
$50.00 $150.00 COURT
Part Five
9.6 Fail to provide information for Vicious Dog licensing $50.00 $100.00 COURT
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9.6 (c) Fail to abide by condition of training for Owner, with or
without the Vicious Dog
$250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.6 (d) Fail to abide by conditions set out by a
Vicious Dog License
$250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.6 (e) Failure to notify new ownership of Vicious Dog $250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.6 (f) Failure to notify Vicious Dog at Large $250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.7 Failure to provide adequate signs $250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.8 Failure to provide adequate enclosure for
Vicious Dog
$100.00 $250.00 COURT
9.10 More than one Vicious Dog on the premises $250.00 $500.00 COURT
9.11 Vicious Dog left unattended $250.00 $500.00 COURT
Part Six
10.1 Tease, torment, annoy, abuse, injure, or neglect Dog,
Animal or Hen
$200.00 $400.00 COURT
10.2 Lead or ride Livestock within Hamlet $100.00 $200.00 COURT
Part Eight
12.2 Failure to comply with a
Controlled Confinement Order
$250.00 $500.00 COURT
Part Nine
13.1 (a) Interfere, hinder or impede an
Enforcement Officer from enforcing Bylaw
$250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (b) Hide an animal from an Enforcement Officer $250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (c) Let an Animal out of an Enforcement Officer’s vehicle $250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (d) Tamper with Enforcement equipment $250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (e) Fail to follow direction of Enforcement Officer $250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (f) Release Animal from restraint $250.00 $500.00 COURT
13.1 (g) Release an animal which was confined, allowing animal to
Run At Large
$250.00 $500.00 COURT
*All penalties subject to increases at the Enforcement Officer’s discretion if convicted for the same
offence more than once.
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Policy 17-1, Safety Policy
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Jessie Kasha, Human Resources Coordinator
Presented By: Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve Policy 17-1, Safety Policy, as presented.
Background/
Proposal
As part of Council's ongoing review of current policies and in particular policies that have not
been reviewed for a period exceeding four years, Council Policy #17-1 is presented for
Council's review.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The policy has been updated to the new template and wording changes have been made for
clarity.
Financial
Implications:
The financial impacts were incorporated into the approved 2021 Operating Budget.
Council Options:
1. Accept as information.
2. Request further information.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two-way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Updated Safety Policy 17.1
Previous Safety Policy 17.1
Follow-up Actions: None
Bill McKennan
Director Approval:
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Purpose:
Kneehill County is committed to a health and safety program that protects our employees, contractors,
volunteers, and the public. An effective program will also result in a reduction of injuries, workplace exposures
and reduction in the loss and damage to property, facilities, and materials and equipment.
The employer, supervisors and workers employees at every level are responsible and accountable for the
company’s organization’s health and safety performance. Active participation by everyone, every day, in every
job is necessary for the health and safety excellence that Kneehill County expects. Health and safety excellence
in includes the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, psychological, and social well-
being of all employees.
Our goal is a healthy, injury-free workplace for all workers employees. By working together, we can achieve
this goal.
Guidelines:
Kneehill County Council, Administration and employees recognize that safety and preservation of health are of
primary importance in all operations and that these activities require combined efforts by the employer,
employees, and contractors. Employees at every level including management, are responsible and accountable
for total safety results.
Objective:
The objective of the Safety Policy is to identify health and safety concerns, reduce the occurrence of incidents,
injuries, and illnesses and to promote physical, psychological, and social well-being. This can be accomplished
through active safety program participation, safety prevention, health education and loss control efforts.
Responsibilities:
Council:
• Responsible to support and promote health and safety of employees, contractors and volunteers
through regular policy review and providing resources to carry out the health and safety program.
Chief Administrative Officer:
• Responsible for leadership in safety
• Will provide all necessary resources for the promotion of the health and safety program.
Managers and Supervisors:
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• Provide employees with the information, training, tools, and support required to do their job safely.
• To monitor departments and projects, holding those responsible accountable.
• To arrange for emergency medical treatment as required, in case of injury or illness.
• Responsible to meet with contractors to ensure they understand at a minimum, Kneehill County’s
Health and Safety program through the Contractor Safety Manual and its procedures.
• Responsible to implement all aspects of working safely and support the guidelines of the safety manual
through leadership and implementing policies and procedures.
Employees:
• Are accountable for performing work safely by following all safety procedures, while assessing and
controlling hazards.
• Employees must work safety and wherever possible, improve existing safety measures.
• Employees must inform their supervisor should anything be deemed unsafe, or if an incident or near
miss occurs.
OHS CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Officer
• Has the primary duty of maintaining Kneehill County’s Health and Safety Program and ensure
compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations.
Joint Health and Safety Committee
• These is committees will make recommendations to the CAO or designate on safety matters.
• Members will conduct workplace inspections and review incident reports.
• Members must refer to and follow Terms of Reference for this committee.
Contractors:
• Must, at a minimum, adopt and follow our Contractor Safety Manual and abide by all legislation and
Acts regarding safety for their field of work through safe work practices.
• Provide Worker Compensations Board (WCB) account information and liability insurance information
as per the contract agreement, and/or the Contractor Safety Manual.
• Advise the appropriate municipal personnel of any safety matters which may have an impact on the
operation of the municipality.
Volunteers and Visitors:
• Are accountable for performing work safely and for identifying and communicating workplace hazards
to protect themselves, their co-workers, or the public from harm.
Standards:
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The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over any OH&S Regulations, or Codes. All
employees and contractors should be familiar with the current Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Regulations and Code.
Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Mike Haugen,
CAO
Approved: April 8, 2021
Review Date: Date four years from last approval date
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Changes to Council Electronic Device Procurement
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Will Nyman Information Management Supervisor
Presented By: Will Nyman Information Management Supervisor
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve Policy #3-1, Council Compensation and Expense
Reimbursement, as presented.
Background/
Proposal
Policy 3-1 – Council Policies states under “Communications”: that All councillors at
the beginning of the council term, are provided with an electronic device of their
choosing to the maximum of two thousand dollars.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Due to the timing of the election and councillor orientation it would be much more
favorable to have the Information management Supervisor choose the electronic
device that is best suited for Council. This will ensure that all devices are the same
and compatible with all current Kneehill County I.T infrastructure.
It will also ensure that the electronic devices will be ready for the first council
orientation session after the election.
Financial
Implications:
There are no financial implications from this Policy Change.
Council Options:
1. Council approve Policy #3-1, Council Policies as presented.
2. Council receive this report for information.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
N/A
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will ensure that all Electronic devices are ready for the first Councilor
Orientation Session after the election.
Director Approval:
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Council Compensation and Expense
Reimbursement
March 9, 2021 126/21
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish salary and expense reimbursement for the Councillors of Kneehill
County.
Policy Procedure:
Base Rate
1. “Base Rate” means the monthly rate paid to Councillors for attendance at the following:
• Meetings with residents and Community Groups (include open houses and public meetings.)
• Informal meetings with the CAO, staff and Councillors
• Preparation for Council and Committee meetings.
• Work within the divisions with residents and businesses.
• Attendance at meetings and social functions as dignitaries representing the County. (eg.
Remembrance Day ceremonies, parades, Christmas Parties, farewell parties, photo ops)
2. Elected Officials shall receive a basic salary per month, as detailed under “Monthly Salary” in Part 1 of
Schedule A, for activities as described above.
3. The base rate will be modified each year as needed based on any organizational market adjustments
included in the County’s approved budget.
Per Diems
4. “Per Diem” means the daily rate paid to Councillors for attendance at approved meetings as follows:
• Regular Council meetings, Special Council meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings and
Organizational meetings
• All internal committee meetings of the County
• All external Committee or Commission meetings of the County for which no other per diem is
paid.
• Conferences/Conventions
The fall and spring RMA Conventions
The Agricultural Service Board Convention (Councillor Representatives of the ASB)
The Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour (Councillor Representatives of the ASB)
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference
The Annual Alberta Urban Municipalities Conference (Reeve or Designate)
• RMA District Meetings including:
The fall and spring Central Zone Director meetings. (Reeve or Designate)
• Meetings with other municipalities
• Meetings with other government agencies
• Training sessions including:
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Elected Official Education Programs
Annual Brownlee Law Seminar
Annual RMRF Law Seminar
• Attendance as an alternate at a Committee or Commission meeting.
• All other meetings approved by Council.
5. Councillors shall be eligible to claim a per diem amount as detailed under “Per Diem” in Part 2 of
Schedule A, for time spent attending meetings and/or functions identified above.
6. Councillors will be compensated at full day per diem or half day per diem subject to the following
qualifications, inclusive of travel time:
a. Meeting(s) 0-4 hours- half day per diem,
b. Meeting(s) 4-8 hours- full day per diem
c. Meetings(s) 8 + hours- Total claim may not exceed one full day per diem
7. If a Councillor is a Chair of a Committee meeting, then that meeting may be considered to be a full day
for that Councillor.
8. It is the responsibility of the Councillor to ensure a motion of Council for the Councillor’s attendance is
made prior to the Councillor claiming it on their monthly expense report.
9. In cases where Reeve/Councillors have been appointed to a special committee/board where
meetings are held outside of County boundaries (i.e. RMA Committees), a resolution of
Council is required to confirm such appointment. Once Council approval has been
provided, the Reeve/Councillor is entitled to collect a per diem amount for attendance at
these out-of-County committee/board meetings.
10. If the Reeve attends or participates in a meeting in an ex officio capacity, the Reeve will be considered
in serving as an appointed committee member and is eligible to claim a per diem for attending the
meeting.
11. The Per Diem Rate will be modified each year as needed based on any organizational market
adjustments included in the County’s approved budget.
Time Sheets/Expense Reports
12. All Councillors shall submit a monthly timesheet and expense report for reimbursement by the fourth
business day of the following month.
13. In the event that timesheets are not received by the fourth business day of the following month, only
the honorarium and the communications allowance will be processed and any outstanding
compensation will be added to the next month’s compensation.
14. To provide for transparency, the Councillor Expense Sheets will be displayed on the Kneehill County
Website.
Boards, Commission or Committees
15. In the event that a Councillor shall receive any remuneration from another board, commission or
committee for the Councillor’s duly authorized attendance, on behalf of the County at a meeting of
said board, commission or committee, the Councillor shall pay to the County said remuneration before
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accepting any remuneration, allowance or expenses from the County. If remuneration by the external
entity is less than the County policy, the difference will be paid to match County policy.
16. It is the Committee Member’s duty to call an Alternate Committee Member to attend a Committee
meeting if the regular Committee Member cannot attend. A Committee Member may also invite an
alternate member to attend a Committee meeting, as an observer only (non-voting), should the
Committee Member deem it necessary for the alternate member to attend the meeting.
17. As per the Municipal Government Act, Section 154 (2), the Reeve is a member of all Council
Committees and all bodies to which Council has the right to appoint members under the Act, unless
the Council provides otherwise.
Reeve allowance for attending ad hoc meetings
18. There may be times where the Reeve’s attendance is requested by a Minister, RMA president, or other
top officials, and the meeting date is before the next Council meeting to get prior approval. In these
circumstances the Reeve is authorized to attend and receive a per-diem for his attendance.
Mileage
19. Mileage will be paid to Councillors while they are on County Business.
20. Mileage rates are set annually using the rate determined by Canada Revenue Agency.
Meals
21. Where a Councillor is required to travel on approved County business, the Councillor may claim:
a. a meal allowance identified under “Meal Allowance” in Part 4 of Schedule A; or
b. the actual cost of the meal (including gratuity and GST) with the submission of a receipt.
22. Kneehill County will not provide reimbursement for alcoholic beverages.
23. The meal for a spouse or significant other shall only be paid for by the County as part of a larger
business group.
Travel Remuneration
24. An overnight allowance of $30.00 per night will be provided to Council members for the actual nights
spent away from home while they are required to travel on County business.
25. Hotel Accommodation Expenses incurred by Members of Council while on County business shall be
reimbursed with a submission of a receipt.
26. Councillors who choose private accommodations instead of commercial accommodation
are eligible to be reimbursed $100.00 per night with no receipts required.
27. Other travel expenses (parking, taxis, etc.) will require a receipt in order to be reimbursed.
28. When flying to a conference is less expensive than driving, the County will reimburse the Councillor for
the average cost of the flight, mileage to and from the Calgary International Airport, airport parking
fees, and taxi or bus costs from the airport to the venue or to the destination hotel. No additional
allowance will be paid for the additional meals or overnight accommodations due to any increase in
travel time resulting from the decision to use a personal vehicle.
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Councillor Partners Program and Allowance
29. An overnight allowance of $30.00 per night can be claimed by all Councillors who bring their significant
others to conference.
30. Kneehill County will pay for the Partners’ Programs attended during the RMA Conference, the
Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Conference.
31. Kneehill County will cover the cost for spouse’s airfare expense to FCM.
Communications
Electronic Devices
32. An electronic device can be defined as, but not limited to, laptop computer, tablet or any other device
as approved by the CAO.
33. All Councillors at the beginning of the Council term, are provided with an electronic device. of their
choosing to the maximum of two thousand dollars.
34. The electronic device is expected to: The Electronic Device will come preloaded with all software in to:
a. Open Email
b. Web-based collaboration (eg. Go to Meeting)
c. Open Word Files
d. Open PDF files
35. At the end of the Council term, a Councillor may maintain ownership of his/her electronic
device.
36. If the electronic device supplied by Kneehill County malfunctions and is need of repair during the
Council term, a Councillor can contact the CAO to arrange service. Maintenance is limited to County
supplied devices only.
Allowance
37. Councillors are eligible to receive a communication allowance, as detailed under “Communications
Allowance” in Part 5 of Schedule A, for items which may include but are not limited to:
e. Cellular phone
f. Internet connection
g. Long distance calls
h. Communication facility costs.
Divisional Meeting Allowance
38. An allowance for each Divisional Councillor will be set during the budget deliberations, as detailed
under “Divisional Meeting Allowance” in Part 6 of Schedule A, for each Councillor to host one
Divisional Meeting per year.
39. In order for the Divisional meeting expenses to be covered by the County, the meeting needs to be
advertised and promoted as per Kneehill County’s Advertising Bylaw.
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40. The Divisional Councillor must complete a report to Council after the event.
Benefits
Group Health Insurance
41. Kneehill County Councillors will be covered, through a special insurance classification, under the
Kneehill County’s group health coverage. The cost of these premiums will be 100% covered by Kneehill
County.
42. The Group Health Coverage categories include the following:
• Resilience Services (Employee Assistance Program)
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Health Spending Account of $750 per Councillor per calendar year
43. Should the Councillor no longer qualify under the current group health plan, due to age restriction, an
alternative private plan with similar coverage, available through Kneehill County’s current carrier will
be provided.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability Insurance
44. Councillors will also be covered for a 24-hour Accidental Death and Dismemberment and disability
insurance policy through the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, as follows:
• $100,000 AD&D insurance
• $300 weekly Accident Indemnity
• $15,000 Accidental Medical
• $5,000 Dental Accident
45. The cost of these premiums will be 100% covered by Kneehill County. There is no age limitation to this
policy.
46. The premium associated with Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability Insurance is a taxable
benefit to the Councillor.
Promotional Clothing
47. As Council is elected for a four-year term, each Councillor may at any time during this term receive up
to $600.00 of County merchandise. During their term a pro-rated amount will be available for any
Councillor that is elected through by-election.
48. Should the cost of the clothing or goods be greater than the maximum County donation, then the
Councillor will be required to reimburse the difference prior to the merchandise being delivered.
49. As this is Kneehill County promotional material, should no merchandise be purchased or selected, no
other items or cash equivalent will be distributed to any Councillor.
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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
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Reimbursement
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Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Mike Haugen,
CAO
Approved: March 9, 2021 126/21
Review Date: March 9, 2025
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Schedule “A”
Part 1- Monthly Salary
Council shall receive the following monthly honorarium as follows:
Monthly Salary
Reeve $2,800.00
Deputy Reeve $2,400.00
Councillor $2,100.00
Part 2- Per Diem
Per Diem Rates for all members of Council are as follows:
Per Diem Rate
Full Day $325.00
Half Day $162.50
Part 3- Mileage
Mileage rates for all members of Council are as follows:
Mileage
CRA Rate
Part 4- Meal Allowance
Meal allowance without receipt for all members of Council are as follows:
Meal Allowance
Breakfast $15.00
Lunch $15.00
Dinner $25.00
Part 5- Communications Allowance
Council shall receive the following Communication allowance:
Communications Allowance $200.00 per month
Part 6- Divisional Meeting Allowance
The following allowance for each Councillor to host a Divisional meeting will be included in the draft budget
each year:
Divisional Meeting Allowance $500.00 per Councillor
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: County Reopening
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council accept the report on the County’s Reopening plan for information, as
presented.
Background/
Proposal
The Province has recently announced their “Open for Summer” plan. That plan
outlines three stages.
The County has followed the Province’s lead through Covid, and will continue to do
so as per the Open for Summer plan.
Alberta is currently in Stage 1:
Stage 1: Two weeks after 50% of Albertans 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier) have
received at least one dose, and hospitalizations are below 800 and declining.
Effective June 1 unless stated otherwise.
• Places of worship – 15% of fire code occupancy (effective May 28)
• Outdoor social gatherings – up to 10 people (indoor social gatherings still
not permitted)
• Outdoor physical, performance and recreation activities – up to 10
distanced people, all ages
• Personal and wellness services – re-open, by appointment only
• Funeral services – up to 20 people, not including facility staff, funeral clergy
or organizers not considered guests (receptions remain prohibited)
• Wedding ceremonies – up to 10 people, including officiant, bride/groom,
witnesses (receptions remain prohibited)
• Restaurants – outdoor patio dining for up to 4 household members per
table, or 3 people if diners who live alone are with their 2 close contacts
• Retail - 15% of fire code occupancy (must maintain ability to distance)
• Distancing and masking requirements remain in effect
The following two stages are:
Stage 2: Two weeks after 60% of Albertans 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier) have
received at least one dose, and hospitalizations are below 500 and declining.
Expected to be in effect June 10.
• Outdoor social gatherings – up to 20 people with distancing (indoor social
gatherings still not permitted)
• Indoor recreation, entertainment and other settings (rec centres, arenas,
casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries, libraries, etc.) – open at
1/3 of fire code occupancy
• Gyms and fitness studios – open for solo and drop-in activities and indoor
fitness classes with 3 metre distancing
• Funeral services – up to 20 people, indoors and outdoors (receptions
permitted outdoors only)
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• Wedding ceremonies – up to 20 people, indoors and outdoors (receptions
permitted outdoors only)
• Places of worship – 1/3 of fire code occupancy
• Personal and wellness services – resume walk-in service
• Post-secondary – resume in-person learning
• Restaurants – 6 people per table max, indoors or outdoors
• Retail – 1/3 of fire code occupancy (must maintain ability to distance)
• Youth activities (day camps, overnight camps, play centres) – resume with
restrictions
• Youth and adult sports – resume with no restrictions, indoors and outdoors
• Outdoor public gatherings (concerts/festivals) – up to 150 people
• Outdoor fixed seating facilities (grandstands) – 1/3 seated capacity
• Work from home order is lifted but still recommended
• Distancing and masking requirements remain in effect
Stage 3: Two weeks after 70% of Albertans 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier) have
received at least one dose. Expected to be effective in late June or early July.
• All restrictions lifted, including ban on indoor social gatherings
• Isolation requirements for confirmed cases of COVID-19 and some
protective measures in continuing care settings remain
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The County has currently been able to maintain service levels while the office has
been physically closed to the public. For the present this will continue as the
Provincial mandate is to work from home when possible.
When the Province moves to Stage 2, the County will formally open to
appointments. Under Stage 2, the work from home mandate is lifted, but still
recommended. The County is planning to have additional staff present to facilitate
scheduled appointments with clients.
The County will reopen fully to the public when the Province moves to Stage 3 and
all restrictions are lifted. At this stage, the County is still planning to manage
attendance at the office so as to prevent any possible transmission should there be
a spike after the Provincial reopening.
Separation and safety protocols for County field staff will continue throughout these
stages.
Financial
Implications:
NA
Council Options:
1. Council may accept this report for information.
2. Council may provide other direction.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
None
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Version: 2020-02
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will advertise accordingly.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Dr. Recruitment and Retention Task Force Terms of Reference
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council return Questionnaire #2 to the Kneehill Regional Partnership as
discussed.
Background/
Proposal
As part of the Kneehill Regional Partnership’s review and update of the Doctor
Recruitment and Retention Task Force (Dr. R&R) Terms of Reference, the
Partnership is soliciting feedback from members.
The Partnership considered the feedback from the first round of consultation and
developed a set of overall principles. This second round of engagement will allow
the Partnership to expand on those principles and develop a draft Terms of
Reference.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The questionnaire seeks additional information regarding definitions of health care
professionals, input on tasks the Task Force should perform, and perspectives on
the financial operation of the Task Force.
Financial
Implications:
NA
Council Options:
1. Council may provide feedback on some or all of the questions.
2. Council may opt to not provide feedback.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Partnership Questionnaire #2
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will return the completed questionnaire to the Kneehill Regional
Partnership.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Kneehill Regional
Partnership
Doctor Recruitment and
Retention Task Force Terms
of Reference Review
Engagement Questionnaire #2
Background
The Kneehill Regional Partnership (KRP) is undertaking a review of the Doctor Recruitment and
Retention Task Force (Task Force) Terms of Reference. As part of this review, the Partnership is
engaging with its municipal members and with the Task Force itself. This questionnaire is the
second of two that each member the Task Force will receive.
The first questionnaire was intended to help narrow down the broad parameters of what the
Doctor R&R Task Force should be doing. The focus of this questionnaire is to focus on more
detail within those parameters. Following this second engagement, a final Terms of Reference
will be drafted.
Upon review of the response received to the first questionnaire, the Partnership determined
the following broad parameters for a revised Dr. R&R Task Force:
• The Task Force should be focused on both doctors and other health care professionals;
• The Task Force should be regional in nature, not simply focused on Three Hills;
• The Task Force will compliment, not duplicate the tasks or role of AHS;
• The Task Force will act as a welcome wagon and to showcase the region to prospective
health professionals;
• The Task Force should conduct work aimed at attracting locally trained doctors;
• The Task Force will not provide funding or subsidies to private business interests;
• Membership in the Task Force will be elected officials from each partner municipality;
• The Task force may invite others as needed;
• A Doctor representative will be part of the Task Force in a non-voting capacity; and,
• A yearly proposed budget will be submitted to the member municipalities each year.
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The Partnership is looking for additional feedback regarding potential Task Force activities
within the principles outlined above.
Question #1
Should “other health care professionals” be further defined? If so, how? (What professions are
included in this, who would recruitment be done for, etc.)
Question #2
Are there specific functions that you think should be conducted by the Task Force?
Question #3
Are there specific functions that you feel should be outside the scope of the Task Force?
Question #4
What are your thoughts regarding the Task Force yearly budget:
Should the Task Force be free to request any amount of funding?
Should the yearly amount be based on a set criteria (such as per capita or other)?
Given your answers to questions 2 and 3, what do you think a reasonable yearly budget
for the Task Force should be?
Question #5
If there is no set yearly amount, what should the course of action be if a Partner is not in favour
of the proposed budget?
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
9.1
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2020-02
Subject: Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Delegation
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive for information the Kneehill Regional Family and Community
Support Services Annual Report and presentation.
Background/
Proposal
The Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Delegation was
scheduled at today’s meeting at 8:35 a.m.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The desired objective of their presentation is for information only.
Financial
Implications:
None
Council Options:
1. Receive report for information.
2. Request Administration to provide further information.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
None
Follow-up
Actions:
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
11.0
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2020-01
Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented.
Background/
Proposal
To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow-up
Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. This
document is regularly updated after each Council meeting.
Financial
Implications:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information.
2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
June 8, 2021 Council Follow-Up Action List
Follow-up
Actions:
Update Action List and provide updated Council Follow-Up Action List at the next
Council meeting.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
14-Jan-20 27/20
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the
funds realized from the sale of surplus equipment located on
the property located at SE 15-28-22 W4M be transferred to
the Building Reserve.Laurie Watt
Project completion by the
end of Summer 2021.
24-Mar-20 169/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to bring back the Procedural Bylaw for revision
immediately following the conclusion of the COVID-19 event.Carolyn Van der Kuil
On hold until COVID-19 is
over
09-Feb-21 53/21
Councillor King moved that Kneehill County commit to
proceed with the appropriate legislative steps prescribed in
the MGA of Alberta that will allow for the implementation of
the bylaw(s) required to be able to provide financial backing,
in the form of Security, to the Town of Trochu for the
borrowing of up to $20 Million, for a period of time not to
exceed four (4) years.
The understanding is that the provided Security, if
appropriate bylaws are passed, will support the Town of
Trochu in obtaining interim (bridge) project financing during
the construction of the Trochu Senior’s Supportive Living
Facility. Mike Haugen
Bylaw has been approved.
Draft agreement currently
being reviewed by Trochu
Housing Corporation.
23-Feb-21 109/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council continue the Capital
Newspaper Delivery Program for 2021, and that staff be
directed to develop a pay for service program to begin in 2022
offered to ratepayers who do not get the Three Hills Capital in
the mail. Christine Anderson In Progress
09-Mar-21 123/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that administration submit an
application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit
(PERC) for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the
uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on
these Oil & Gas Properties.Marika Von Mirbach
In Progress; the
application intake for this
grant is not until January
2022.
23-Mar-21 139/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct administration to
cancel the current agreement with R&D Pilot Truck Ltd for the
hauling of gravel to the Hiller Stockpile and enter into an
agreement to sell the remainder of gravel located at the Delia
pit at a cost recovery.Brad Buchert In Progress
13-Apr-21 166/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct Administration to
initiate a conversation with RMA and FCM to lobby for more
access to information relevant to cannabis production within
municipalities.Mike Haugen In Progress
27-Apr-21 184/21
Councillor Keiver moved that Council direct administration to
explore other water delivery options for the Three Hills East
residents.John McKiernan In Progress
27-Apr-21 185/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to
continue the exploration of assuming ownership and
operation of the Orkney Water Co-op under the supported
guidance of Council to restrict flow at all connections.John McKiernan
An email was forwarded
to the Orkney Coop in
regards to Environmental
Services position on flow
restriction
11-May-21 223/21
Councillor King moved that Council table the proposed Animal
Control Bylaw and direct administration to make changes to
proposed bylaw and bring back to a future Council meeting. Deb Grosfield In progress
11-May-21 230/21
Councillor Christie moved that Council direct administration to
come back to a future Council meeting and present options
for agricultural exemptions for Road Bans.Brad Buchert In Progress
25-May-21 237/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve Policy 5-1,
Subdivision & Development Fees & Refunds Policy, as
presented.COMPLETE
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
25-May-21 238/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council approve Policy 5-8,
Subdivision – General Conditions, as presented COMPLETE
25-May-21 239/21
Councillor King moved that Council receive for information
Policy 5-2 and direct administration to bring back to a future
Council meeting. Barb Hazelton In Progress
25-May-21 240/21
Councillor King moved that Council approve the Horseshoe
Canyon Focus Group report and presentation, as
recommended at the April 20th Committee of the Whole
Meeting.COMPLETE
25-May-21 241/21 Councillor Penner moved that Council accept the salary
disclosure list discussion for information, as presented.COMPLETE
25-May-21 242/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to
provide a Tender Process presentation to a future Council
meeting.Shaine Issac In Progress
25-May-21 243/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the
presentation from Capstone Infrastructure for information, as
presented.COMPLETE
25-May-21 246/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to create a letter to ask the director of the
Regulatory Assurance Section of AUP to use discretionary
authority to order an Environment Assessment.
DEFEATED COMPLETE
25-May-21 249/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the Chief
Administrative Officer to endorse the May 25, 2021
Development Process Agreement as discussed.COMPLETE
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: June 8, 2021
Purpose:
The purpose of the Amendment Summary is to explain the differences from the original package that
was presented at the Council meeting compared to the amended version.
Agenda:
Additions under New Business
8.4- Council Roles and Responsibilities
8.5- Budget Video
8.6- Clarification on Capstone
Package:
No additions were made to the package
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