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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
April 12, 2022
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 March 22, 2022
3.0 Appointments
No Appointments Scheduled
4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment
4.1 Policy #13-4, Dust Suppression Policy
4.2 Dust Suppression Rates
5.0 Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.1 Bylaw 1853- Request to Amend Land Use Bylaw 1808
5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
5.2.1 Municipal Weed & Pest Agreements
5.3 Protective Services
No Report
5.4 Economic Development
No Report
6.0 Corporate Services
No Report
7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.1 Trochu Ag Society Sponsorship Request
7.2 2022 Parade Season
7.3 Cancellation of the April 19, 2022, Committee of the Whole Meeting
7.4 Community Grants Round One 2022
7.5 BCOMM Update
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8.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
No Delegation or Public Hearing
9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1 Economic Development Conference
10.0 Council Follow-up Action List
11.0 Closed Session
11.1 Third Party Business Interest (Section 16 & 25 FOIP)
12.0 Motions from Closed Session
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Initials
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 2022 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, Councillor
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve
Division No. 4 Carrie Fobes, Councillor
Division No. 5 Laura Lee Machell-Cunningham, Councillor
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Deputy Reeve
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan
Tax Clerk Caroline Siverson
Director of Infrastructure Mike Ziehr
Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Jason Fehr
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
Communications Officer Christine Anderson
CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair
Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
AGENDA 1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
Additions under New Business
7.6 Office Closure
Additions under Council and Committee Reports
9.4 RMA Spring Conference
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
80/22 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2022
81/22 Deputy Reeve King moved approval of the March 8, 2022 Council
Meeting minutes as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2022
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CLOSED SESSION 11.0 Closed Session
82/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council convene in Closed Session to
discuss advice from officials pursuant to Section 24 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 8:33 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
83/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council return to open meeting at
10:23 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10:23 a.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
10:40 a.m. - meeting resumed.
INFRASTRUCTURE 4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment
4.1 Road Ban Exemption Policy
84/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the Road Ban
Exemption Policy as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Tax Payment Plan Request
85/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council agree to enter a Tax
Agreement Payment Plan with Long Run Exploration Ltd. for the
payment of tax arrears in the amount of $336,307.56 to be paid in 12
equal monthly installments.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
86/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council agree to cancel the 2021
penalties relating to tax rolls 29252720600, 31251731200,
31251841000, 32261141000, 32262231100, 33260410100,
33260541600, 33260841000, 33260920400, 33261020500,
33261710700, 33261941600, 33262020400, 33262920400,
33262941500, 33263010700, 33263110700, 33263241500,
33273641600, 34260620600, 40001660000 in the amount of
$68,780.82.
CARRIED
87/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council agree to void the 2022
penalties in the amount of $24,807.82.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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6.2 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Approval
88/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Appendix A (Property Taxes) be
increased by $250,000 from $23,761,496 to $24,011,496.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
89/22 Councillor Penner moved that Appendix A (Contributions to Reserves)
be increased by $250,000 from $7,085,463 to $7,335,463.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
90/22 Councillor Christie moved that Appendix B Contributions to Reserves
(Infrastructure) be increased by $250,000 from $600,000 to $850,000.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
91/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that the 2022 Operating Budget in the
amount of $28,142,305 as detailed in Appendix A as amended be
approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
92/22 Councillor Christie moved that the transfers from reserves and
contributions to reserves as detailed in Appendix B, as amended, be
approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
93/22 Councillor Penner moved that the 2022 Capital Budget and funding
sources in the amount of $5,230,332 as detailed in Appendix D be
approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
94/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council authorize the creation of an
Infrastructure Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
95/22 Councillor Penner moved that the Flat Maintenance Rate related to
water connections be amended to $60.00 bimonthly effective May 1,
2022, and that the Master Rate Bylaw be amended accordingly.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
96/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council receive for information the
2022 Operating and Capital Report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2022
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NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.5 AUMA Energy Audit Proposed Projects
97/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council request Administration to
provide additional information for the proposed projects as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.1 Policy #3-22, Former Elected Official Waiting Period to Serve
as Member at Large
98/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Policy #3-22, Former
Elected Official Waiting Period to Serve as Member at Large, as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2 Royal Canadian Legion Military Service Recognition Book
99/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council provide support to the Annual
Alberta/Northwest Territory Royal Canadian Legion “Military Service
Recognition Book” with the purchase of a business card size
advertisement at a cost of $315.00 with funds to come from the 2022
Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.3 Ratepayer Evening
100/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to
organize two Ratepayer Evenings, one in Torrington and one in Carbon
in 2022.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.4 Economic Development Conference
101/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Councillor Christie’s
attendance to the 2022 Economic Development Conference, taking
place from April 6 to 8, 2022.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL REPORTS 9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1 Community Futures Wildrose- Minutes were provided from the
February 3, 2022 meeting.
9.2 Kneehill Housing Corporation – Meeting notes were provided by
Councillor Cunningham from the February 2, 2022 meeting
9.3 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services –
Minutes were provided from the November 9, 2021 meeting, the
December 14, 2021 meeting, and the November 9, 2021 Organizational
meeting.
9.4 RMA Spring Conference- A verbal report was provided by
Councillor McGhee.
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102/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Chair called for a recess at 12:30 p.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 1:08 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.6 Office Closure
103/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council authorizes administration to
close the County offices for one day to facilitate staff training and that
the closure be advertised in advance to the public.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL ACT LIST 10.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
104/22 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council receive for information the
Council Follow-Up Action List, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLOSED SESSION 11.0 Closed Session
105/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council convene in Closed Session to
discuss advice from officials pursuant to Section 24 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 1:13 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
106/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council return to open meeting at 1:47
p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1:49 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
1:49 p.m. - meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
_______________________
Mike Haugen
CAO
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2022-01
Subject: Dust Suppression Policy
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
Presented By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approve the Dust Suppression Policy #13-4 as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Kneehill County Policy #13-4
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County Dust Suppression Policy #13-4 regulates the processes and procedures for the
application of County supplied dust control products within Kneehill County.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Suggested revisions have been proposed to Policy 13-4 to better reflect the current processes being
undertaken in the County. In January 2021, Council directed staff to remove the residential dust control
rebate from the Master Rates Bylaw and progress towards a cost recovery model. As a result, all
references to a rebated rate have been removed from the policy.
Another revision to the policy includes an allowance for industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations
to apply for dust control under the program. With the removal of the rebate, this revision will permit non-
residential ratepayers and businesses to have dust control installed at a rate which will be close to cost
recovery. This allows non-residential users to improve the safety and quality of life at their work sites.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The revisions to the dust suppression policy will formally remove the rebated portion of the rate from the
policy, which has been the process utilized since 2021. This will increase the fees collected for this
service. As well there is a potential for an increased number of applications for dust control to be made
which will subsequently result in increased staff time needed to complete the dust control program.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2022-01
ATTACHMENTS:
Revised Dust Suppression Policy 13-4 (with mark-ups)
Revised Dust Suppression Policy 13-4 (Blackline version)
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve the recommended motion as presented.
2. That Council not approve the recommended motion as presented.
3. That Council suggest alternate options for the motion.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
If Council approves the proposed policy revisions, it will be updated in the Kneehill County Transportation
Policies.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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POLICY
Section Policy No. Page
TRANSPORTATION 13-4 1 of 2
Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Residential County Supplied Dust Suppression
(Control)
Calcium Chloride & Spec Crude Product
March 24, 2020 142/20
Purpose:
To improve the quality of life in Kneehill County, dust abatement agents may be applied on rural roads in front
of residences and Industrial, Commercial or Agricultural operations.
Policy Guidelines:
1. Dust Suppression will only be provided for residences. Application to participate in the program can
only be made by the landowner. Industrial and Commercial use are not permitted to participate in this
program.
2.1. All requests for Dust Suppression shall be made to the County office and the applicant will enter into a
Dust Suppression Agreement with the County prior to the commencement of the Dust Suppression
Program.
3.2. The County will advertise the procedures for dust suppression, requiring all interested customers
applicants to submit an application for dust suppression before the annual deadline each year to
receive the rebated rate. Payment, in full, is to be returned with the application. If payment is not
made prior to the annual deadline, the applicant will not receive dust suppression and their application
is will be considered void.
4.3. The County will supply dust suppression for a minimum distance of 125m to a maximum of 250m in
front of a residence or Industrial/Commercial/Agricultural property located on a municipal road
allowance upon request on a cost-shared basis. No additional footage will be applied..
5. Dust Suppression will not be applied within 15.25 meters from the center of any intersection.
6.4. Due to safety and road maintenance concerns, on two or more adjoining dust control requests (with
60 meters or less space between), the County requires that the dust suppression be applied in one
continuous “stretch”. The cost of this extra footage to be the applicant’s responsibility.
7.5. Dust Suppression product will not be applied to private driveways by Kneehill County.
8.6. The cost for provision of this service will be set on an annual basis through Kneehill County’s
Master Rates Bylaw. The crude oil and calcium price will be based on the cost of oil product as
of March of that year.
9. In the case of request for a single application to serve adjourning residences, it will be the
responsibility of the landowners to work out the distribution of costs.
10.7. This policy applies to one application per year only. Kneehill County does not guarantee the
effectiveness of the dust suppression agent. Once a dust suppressant has been applied, no
refunds will be madegranted.
11. After the rebated dust suppression deadline, late applications will be accepted until August 15 with full
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TRANSPORTATION 13-4 2 of 2
Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Residential County Supplied Dust Suppression
(Control)
Calcium Chloride & Spec Crude Product
March 24, 2020 142/20
cost recovery as set in the Master Rates Bylaw for calcium chloride only.
12.8. No person shall be allowed permitted to apply any dust suppression (control) product on
any municipal road without prior approval by the County. The County may permit the use of
water as a temporary means of dust suppression, on areas of intensive use, subject to the
applicator signing a Save Harmless Agreemententering into an agreement with Kneehill
County.
13.9. The County reserves the right to approve and/or apply dust suppression treatment and
maintain the treatment sections of roadway as deemed appropriate.
Maintenance:
14.10. The repair of potholes in the dust suppression areas is done at the discretion of the CAO
or their designate, with the associated costs being the responsibility of the County.
15.11. Spec Crude older than three (3) years will be assessed, for safety and maintenance
reasons, if the condition s of the roadway, have has deteriorated to a situation where
normal maintenance will not sustain the treated section of roadway . In this instance the
road, it will be restored to its original gravel condition. When the roadway is to be restored
to its original condition, the CAO or his designate will inform the customer applicant prior to
this work being done.
16.12. When conditions on calcium chloride dust suppression have deteriorated to a situation
where normal maintenance will not sustain the treated section of roadway, it will be
restored to its original gravel condition. When the roadway is to be restored to its original
condition, the CAO or his designate will inform the customer applicant prior to this work
being done.
17.13. The County will maintain the road at its discretion and cost, and retains the right to blade
or scarify the Dust Suppression treatment in the event of excessive deterioration .
Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Mike Haugen,
CAO
Amended: February 12, 2013 52/13
Amended: March 26, 2013 113/13
Amended: March 12, 2015 84/15
Amended: April 11, 2017 174/17
Approved: March 24, 2020 142/2020
Review Date: March 24, 2024
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TRANSPORTATION 13-4 1 of 2
Policy Title Date: Motion No.
County Supplied Dust Suppression
Calcium Chloride & Spec Crude Product
March 24, 2020 142/20
Purpose:
To improve the quality of life in Kneehill County, dust abatement agents may be applied on rural roads in front
of residences and Industrial, Commercial or Agricultural operations.
Policy Guidelines:
1. All requests for Dust Suppression shall be made to the County office and the applicant will enter into a
Dust Suppression Agreement with the County prior to the commencement of the Dust Suppression
Program.
2. The County will advertise the procedures for dust suppression, requiring all interested applicants to
submit an application for dust suppression before the annual deadline each year. Payment, in full, is to
be returned with the application. If payment is not made prior to the annual deadline, the applicant
will not receive dust suppression and their application will be considered void.
3. The County will supply dust suppression for a minimum distance of 125m in front of a residence or
Industrial/Commercial/Agricultural property located on a municipal road allowance.
4. Due to safety and road maintenance concerns, on two or more adjoining dust control requests (with
60 meters or less space between), the County requires that the dust suppression be applied in one
continuous “stretch”. The cost of this extra footage to be the applicant’s responsibility.
5. Dust Suppression product will not be applied to private driveways by Kneehill County.
6. The cost for provision of this service will be set on an annual basis through Kneehill County’s
Master Rates Bylaw. The crude oil and calcium price will be based on the cost of product as of
March of that year.
7. Kneehill County does not guarantee the effectiveness of the dust suppression agent. Once a
dust suppressant has been applied, no refunds will be granted.
8. No person shall be permitted to apply any dust suppression (control) product on any municipal
road without prior approval by the County. The County may permit the use of water as a
temporary means of dust suppression, on areas of intensive use, subject to the applicator
entering into an agreement with Kneehill County.
9. The County reserves the right to approve and/or apply dust suppression treatment and maintain
the treatment sections of roadway as deemed appropriate.
Maintenance:
10. The repair of potholes in the dust suppression areas is done at the discretion of the CAO or
their designate, with the associated costs being the responsibility of the County.
11. Spec Crude will be assessed, for safety and maintenance reasons, if the condition of the
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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
County Supplied Dust Suppression
Calcium Chloride & Spec Crude Product
March 24, 2020 142/20
roadway has deteriorated to a situation where normal maintenance will not sustain the
treated section of roadway. In this instance the road will be restored to its original gravel
condition. When the roadway is to be restored to its original condition, the CAO or his
designate will inform the applicant prior to this work being done.
12. When conditions on calcium chloride dust suppression have deteriorated to a situation
where normal maintenance will not sustain the treated section of roadway, it will be
restored to its original gravel condition. When the roadway is to be restored to its original
condition, the CAO or his designate will inform the applicant prior to this work being done.
13. The County will maintain the road at its discretion and cost, and retains the right to blade or
scarify the Dust Suppression treatment in the event of excessive deterioration.
Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Mike Haugen,
CAO
Amended: February 12, 2013 52/13
Amended: March 26, 2013 113/13
Amended: March 12, 2015 84/15
Amended: April 11, 2017 174/17
Approved: March 24, 2020 142/2020
Review Date: March 24, 2024
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Version: 2022-01
Subject: Dust Suppression Rates
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
Presented By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council approve the Dust Suppression rates as presented.
2. That Council direct staff to amend the Master Rates Bylaw to include these rates.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Kneehill County Policy #13-4
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County Dust Suppression Policy 13-4 details that rates for the spec crude and calcium
applications will be set based on product costs as of March in the current year. The product cost changes
for calcium are negligible from 2021 rates and as such these rates are not recommended to change in
2022.
The rates for spec-crude are not available as of yet and will come to Council for approval at a later date.
The proposed 2022 rates for Calcium Dust Suppression are as follows:
Full Calcium Chloride (2 Applications) $10.47 / metre
Top Spray Calcium (1 Application) $5.24 / metre
In January 2021, Council also approved the removal of rebates from the dust control fees meaning that
the full cost of installation would be the responsibility of the applicant.
In addition to the standard applications of dust abatement, in 2022 the County will begin offering a single
top spray application of calcium for residents that may have missed the spring deadline. This application
will be at 50% of the standard rate and applied in late summer.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Dust abatement products mitigate the impact of dust on properties located adjacent to gravel roads within
the County. Maintaining these rates as close to true cost will allow more residents the option of
participating in the program at less expense to residents choosing not to take part.
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FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The fees charged for dust control application are equivalent to the cost of application. A further detailed
analysis will be completed in 2022 to ensure rates are accurately reflecting the true cost of installing the
product.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
n/a
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve the recommended motions as presented.
2. That Council not approve the recommended motions as presented.
3. That Council suggest alternate options for the motion.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
If Council approves the proposed rates they will be updated on the Master Rates Bylaw.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: Request to amend Land Use Bylaw 1808
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council move first reading of proposed Bylaw 1853 for the purpose of amending Land
Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of SE-28-32-26-W4 from Agriculture District to
Light Industrial District.
2. That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Sections 230 & 692 of the
Municipal Government Act, to be held on May 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Alberta Utilities Commission Act, Oil & Gas Conservation
Act,
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Land Use Bylaw 1808, Bylaw 1829, Municipal Development Plan
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
GVF Contracting Ltd, is the current landowner of the SE 28-32-26 W4 and he has granted Fire
Technology Corp as an agent to apply for a micropower generation and cryptocurrency mining facility on
the above noted lands.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The proposed site is located approximately 2 kilometres SW of Torrington as the crow flies. The site is
accessed via Range Road 26-3 and is just over 1.5 miles south of highway 27. The applicants are
looking to lease a portion of the existing Ember lease site located on the property. Ember has entered
into a surface sharing lease with Fire Technology Corp.
Below are the uses that can potentially be introduced on the lands that have been redesignated to the
Light Industrial District. A data centre is a discretionary use in the Light Industrial District.
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FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications to the operating budget.
There are no staffing implications to the recommended motion.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public- Two Way Communication)
Tools: Public Hearing Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Bylaw 1853
Light Industrial District
Letter of Intent
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council move first reading of proposed Bylaw 1853 for the purpose of amending Land Use
Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of SE-28-32-26-W4 from Agriculture District to Light
Industrial District.
2. That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Sections 230 & 692 of the Municipal
Government Act, to be held on May 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
3. That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing at an alternate date and time.
4. Council request more information prior to proceeding with first reading.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
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Administration will ensure that the required notifications and advertising are done prior to the public
hearing.
APPROVAL(S):
Approved- ☐
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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BYLAW NO. 1853
REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND
LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1808
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000,
as amended, a Municipal Council has authority to govern and to pass bylaws respecting the municipality;
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1808 in the manner hereinafter.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, and
under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26,
and amendment thereto, enacts as follows:
1. THAT in PART XIV- LAND USE MAPS, the relevant 1.04-acres of SE 28-32-26 W4 shown on
the sketch below are to be redesignated from AG – Agriculture District to LI- Light Industrial
District.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE
(1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading.
READ a first time on this 12th day of April, 2022.
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Public Hearing Date on this 10th day of May, 2022.
READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2022.
READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2022.
Reeve
Jerry Wittstock
Date Bylaw Signed
Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Haugen
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102. LI – Light Industrial District
Purpose
To provide for a wide range of low intensive industrial and commercial land uses in the rural
areas, which are easily accessible.
Permitted Uses
(a) Accessory Building
(b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle
Sales and Rentals
(c) Cannabis, Micro-Cultivation
(d) Cannabis, Micro-Processing
(e) Cannabis, Nursery License
(f) Cannabis, Sale License (Medical)
(g) Farm and Industrial Equipment and
Machinery Sales and Service
(h) Industrial Manufacturing/Processing
(i) Industrial Storage & Warehousing
(j) Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair & Storage –
Service Station
(k) Office
(l) Public Utility Building
(m) Security Suite
(n) Solar, Private – Ground Mounted
(o) Veterinary Clinic
Discretionary Uses
(a) Abattoir
(b) Accessory Use(s)
(c) Agricultural Processing
(d) Agricultural Support Services
(e) Auction Mart
(f) Auction Mart, Livestock
(g) Bulk Fuel Depot
(h) Cannabis, Sale License (Non-Medical)
(i) Cannabis, Standard Cultivation
(j) Cannabis, Standard Processing
(k) Car/Truck Wash
(l) Commercial Storage
(m) Data Centre
(n) Drive-through Business
(o) Eating and Drinking Establishment
(p) Equipment Rentals
(q) Gas Bar
(r) Gas & Oilfield Services Business, Minor
(s) Hazardous/Noxious Uses
(t) Housing, Employee
(u) Meat Market/Butcher
(v) Outdoor Storage Facility
(w) Portable Storage Container
(x) Public or Quasi-public Use
(y) Restaurant
(z) Recycling Collection Point
(aa) Recycling Depot
(bb) Sign
(cc) Truck Stop
(dd) Veterinary Hospital
(ee) Warehousing
(ff) Wind Energy Conservation System, Private
(gg) Wrecking Yard
(1) Subdivision Regulations
(a) Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre (0.4 ha)
(b) Minimum Lot Area Width 30.5 m (98.4 ft.)
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(2) Development Regulations
(a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for Housing,
Employee:
74 m² (800 ft.²)
(b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for Other uses: at the discretion of the Development
Authority
(c) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%)
(d) Maximum Height of any Principal or
Accessory Structure
12.0 m (39.4 ft.)
(3) Siting Regulations
(a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the
rights-of-way of a primary highway or as
required by Alberta Transportation:
41.1 m (135 ft.)
(b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the
rights-of-way of a Road other that a primary
Highway:
30.5 m (100 ft.)
(c) Minimum Side Yard Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)
(d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)
(4) Landscaping Requirements
(a) Notwithstanding requirements listed in Part IX, Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, a
minimum 3.0 m (10 ft.) wide landscaped buffer shall be provided along the rear and side
parcel boundaries adjacent any residential land use. Landscaping shall be provided to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority, and may include construction of a 1.8 m (6
ft.) solid fence or wall and the planting of trees and may include the planting of shrubs
and/or other vegetation and the construction of a landscaped berm.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, at the discretion of the Development Authority, screening
may be provided along the rear and side parcel boundaries adjacent to non-industrial
use land uses and may include the construction of a 1.8 m (6 ft.) tall solid screened
fence and the planting of trees, shrubs and other vegetation.
(c) Landscaping requirements within the front yard shall be at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
(d) Landscaping must not impede the sight triangle of intersections of roads and
approaches as per Section 36.
(5) Special Requirements for Rural Industrial Development
(a) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located within a reasonable distance of:
i. a primary highway to which the planned use or park has access; or
ii. a railway to which the park has access, or both.
(b) Rural industrial parks (3 or more lots) must be contained within an approved Area
Structure Plan.
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(c) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located and designed so as not to
create conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses through unsightly appearance,
emission of noise or pollutants, creation of dust or similar disturbances.
(d) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall not locate on lands having a potential for
flooding, erosion, subsidence, steep slopes or otherwise containing adverse physical
features.
(e) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall have adequate sewage disposal systems
and available water supplies as required by appropriate authorities.
(6) In considering subdivision or development permit applications for industrial uses adjacent to
existing residential developments, the Development Authority may impose conditions
addressing:
(a) The provision of proper services and access to the site;
(b) Aesthetics;
(c) The control of signage;
(d) The control of noise;
(e) A development agreement, with the need to provide security; and
(f) Any other issue deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
(7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part
VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX –
Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part
XI – Sign Regulations.
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Subject: Municipal Weed & Pest Agreements
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Parks & Agricultural Services
Presented By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Parks & Agricultural Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council authorize Administration to renew Weed and Pest Agreements with neighboring
municipalities
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial:
Weed Control Act – Part 2 (9): A inspector appointed by a municipality may, with the consent of
the local authority of another municipality, enforce and monitor compliance with this Act within
the other municipality.
Agricultural Pest Act – Appointment of inspectors by local authority: 10(2) Two or more local
authorities may (a) jointly appoint inspectors to act within the municipalities represented by the
local authorities, and (b) enter into an agreement for the sharing of the costs of the inspectors
appointed jointly.
Council Bylaw/Policy:
Policy #11-19 - Signing of Agreements
Policy #1-28 - Weed Control
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
All local authorities in Alberta are delegated responsibility for controlling regulated weeds and pests within
their boundaries by the Province of Alberta through the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pest Act.
Kneehill County currently enters into Weed & Pest agreements with neighboring municipalities for the
purpose of providing weed and pest inspection services by Kneehill County appointed inspectors to these
municipalities through the approach of public awareness, education, integrated pest management, and
leadership, as stated in the agreements.
The current practice has been that these agreements are renewed as required, and Under Policy #11-19:
Signing of Agreements, joint agreements with municipalities require Council approval.
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Due to the operational nature of the Weed and Pest Agreements, it is Administration’s recommendation
that Council approve Administration to renew these agreements, beginning in May 2022.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The benefit of Council accepting the recommended motion is a more streamlined and efficient process of
renewing these agreements, as they will not require Council’s approval each time an agreement is to be
renewed.
An alternative to this motion would be to bring each agreement forward to Council as renewal is required,
however due to the operational nature of these agreements and their generally identical nature, to
continue increasing operational efficiency, this is not the recommendation of Administration.
There are no perceived disadvantages to the recommended motion, and the Manager of Parks &
Agricultural Services has consulted with the CAO on this recommendation.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Financial Implications - Funds allocated in in current ASB Budget, no amendments required.
Actual inspection expenditures are invoiced to neighboring municipalities as outlined in each Weed and
Pest Agreement
Staffing Implications – No additional staffing implications, as operations will remain the same and
seasonally appointed weed and pest inspectors will continue to complete inspections as outlined in the
agreements.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or Delegate Decision Making)
Tools: Inter-Municipal Agreement Other: Public Notification
ATTACHMENTS:
Policy #11-19 - Signing of Agreements
Policy #1-28 – Weed Control
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council authorizes Administration to renew Weed and Pest Agreements with neighboring
municipalities
2. Council moves that Administration continue with current process of Council approval on renewing
Weed and Pest Agreements with neighboring municipalities
3. Council receives as information
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will send out for signature the 2022 Weed and Pest Agreements, and future agreements
for renewal as required.
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Subject: Trochu Ag Society Sponsorship Request
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council provide sponsorship to the Trochu and District Agricultural Society in the amount of
$250.00 to provide a panel advertisement at the Trochu and District Agricultural Society 2022
Junior Rodeo.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Policy # 15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts & Cultural Events
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Administration received a request from the Trochu and District Ag Society to sponsor their Rodeo
Weekend event. This is the groups 5th year having this event. Kneehill County has never sponsored this
event in the past. This year the Trochu and District AG Society will be expanding the event by having a
professional bull riding event followed by a live band on the evening of June 25th.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Other events Kneehill County has sponsored in the past:
• 4-H Show Day $800.00
• Thrashers Hockey $500.00
• Kneehill Pond Hockey $240.00
• Kidsport $250.00
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Sponsorship opportunities range from $150 to $2500.
$10,000 gets budgeted annually to the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events Grant Program.
To date there are $8,885 in available funds.
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RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Trochu and District Agricultural Society Sponsorship Package
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Provide sponsorship to the Trochu Ag Society in the amount of $250.00
2. Provide sponsorship to the Trochu Ag Society in an amended amount.
3. That Council receive the sponsorship request for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will follow-up with the Trochu and District Agricultural Society on Council’s decision.
APPROVAL(S):
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Subject: 2022 Parade Season
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council receive for information the 2022 Parade Season report
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Before COVID-19, Council would participate in all the local parades within our area. Now that the COVID
restrictions have been dropped, towns and villages will be hosting these events again.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Parade Dates for 2022 include:
Linden- June 4th*
Carbon- June 11th
Acme- June 18th
Trochu- July 1st
Three Hills- July 16th
*Please note that the Village of Linden’s parade date is on the weekend that most Councillors will be
attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference.
Administration will ensure the vehicle is clean and that there is candy available. “New” to this year are
magnetic names that go on the side of the vehicle, so everyone will know which Councillor is in the car.
Administration is requesting that Council determine which parades they would like to attend, so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
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Parade expenses have been approved in the 2022 Operating Budget.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Receive the 2022 Parade Season Report
2. That Council request further information
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will register Council for the parades listed above.
APPROVAL(S):
Approved- ☐
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Subject: Cancellation of the April 19, 2022, Committee of the Whole Meeting
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council cancel the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
At the 2021 Organizational Meeting, Council approved Tuesday, April 19, 2022 as a Committee of the
Whole Meeting Date.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
As there are currently no agenda topics for this meeting scheduled, Administration recommends that this
meeting date be cancelled.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
None
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
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COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council cancel April 18th, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting date.
2. Receive for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Provide notification to Councillor Christie on Council’s decision.
APPROVAL(S):
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Subject: Community Grants Round One 2022
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approve Round One Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations funding to the
following organizations:
• Silver Willows Senior Citizens Society - $300.00
• Trochu Valley Historical Society - $3,650.00
• Wimborne Community Centre- $2,500.00
• Three Hills Beautification- $4,500.00, dependent on if they are approved for $4500.00 from
the Town of Three Hills
• Carbon Legion 161- $4500.00
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)-
Policy #15-3, Community Grants to Non- Profit Organizations
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
The Round One Community Grant application deadline was on March 2, 2022.
Attached for Council’s consideration are the applications.
There are a total of five eligible applications received and the total amount requested for Round One is
$15,450.00. There is $50,000 approved in Budget 2022 year. Two funding rounds are conducted annualy.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Silver Willow Senior Citizens Society
The total project amount is $600.00 and the amount they are requesting is $300.00. If approved the
society would use their application money to purchase a Bunn Coffee maker for the centre. Kneehill
County has not provided any funding to this organization in the past.
Trochu Valley Historical Society
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The total project amount is $7,300.00 and the amount they are requesting is $3,650.00. If their
application is approved they would use their money to remove nine windows in the building. Kneehill
County has provided this organization with a $1,000.00 grant back in 2019 for them to purchase a laptop
and printer. The organization provided us with a copy of the land title and the Trochu Museum Society is
the current title holder on this property.
Wimborne Community Centre
The total project amount is $5,000.00 and the amount they are requesting is $2,500.00. If their
application is approved they would use their funding to purchase new countertops. Kneehill County
provide this organization recently with one-time Covid Relief Grant to assist Rural Halls during COVID.
Wimborne used their allocation to assist with their insurance and utilities.
Kneehill County has also provided them the following through funding from the Community Grant
Program:
2019- $5,000 Floors
2017- $3,000, Replace Furnace
2015- $3,677, Interior Painting
Three Hills Beautification (formerly known as Three Hills Communities in Bloom)
The total project amount is $9,000.00 and the amount they are requesting is $4500.00. Their eligibility is
dependent on if their grant is approved by the Town of Three Hills to provide them with the 50% matching
funds. If their application is approved they would use their funding to purchase large planters to be
placed along Highway 583 and 2nd Street N. Kneehill County, back in 2015 provided the Three Hills
Communities in Bloom $4,000 to assist in purchasing the mounting bracket and hanging baskets for main
street.
Carbon Legion 161
The total project amount is $12,700.00 and the amount they are requesting is $4500.00. If their
application is approved they would use their funding to build a soap box derby starting gate. The County
has not provided Community Grant funding to this organization in the past.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Council allocated $50,000 in the 2022 operating budget to be utilized for the Kneehill County Community
Grant to Non-Profit Organizations program. The program has two rounds, the first round deadline is the
first Wednesday of March and Round two’s deadline is the first Wednesday of October.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Community Grant to Non-Profit Organizations Applications
Community Grant to Non-Profit Organizations Policy #15-3
Community Grant to Non-Profit Organizations, Application Summary Form
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COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council approve the recommended Community Grant Applications
2. Council amend the recommended Community Grant Applications
3. Council invite one or more Non-Profit Organization(s) to a future Council meeting to provide
clarification
4. Council request further information
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will contact the applicants and update them on their applications.
APPROVAL(S):
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Round One Funding
February $0.00
Round Two Funding $0.00
Balance for 2022 $50,000.00
No.Name of Applicant Location
Project
Amount
Amount
Request Purpose of Application
Amount
Approved Comments
2022-01
Silver Willow Senior
Citizens Society Torrington $600.00 $300.00
Update Kitchen's small
appliances. Purchase Bunn
Coffeemaker $0.00
No fudning has been provided to this committee in
the past.
2022-02
Trochu Valley Historical
Society Trochu $7,300.00 $3,650.00 Removal of nine windows $0.00
2019- $1,000 to be used for- Purchase laptop,
external hard drive, and inkjet printer.
2022-03
Wimborne Community
Centre Wimborne $5,000.00 $2,500.00 New Countertops $0.00
2021- Council provided the Rural Halls with a one
time Covid Grant to assist Rural Halls during COVID.
Wimborne used their allocation to assist in paying
their insurance and utilities.
2019- $5,000 Floors
2017- $3,000, Replace Furnace
2015- $3,677, Interior Painting
2022-04 Three Hills Beautification Three Hills $9,000.00 $4,500.00
Expand Community Flowers
display along Hwy #583 and
2nd Street N $0.00
2015-$4,000.00 Mount Brackets/Hanging Baskets
on 36 Light Standards on Main Street Three Hills
The committee applied for a grant with the Town of
Three Hills in the amount of $4500.00.
2022-05 Carbon Legion 161 Carbon $12,700.00 $4,500.00
Build Soap Box Derby Starting
Gate $0.00
No funding has been provided to this committee in
the past.
No.Name of Applicant Location
Project
Amount
Amount
Request Purpose of Application
Amount
Approved Comments
Project
Amount Amount Request
Amount
Approved
$34,600.00 $15,450.00 Amt Approved Round One $0.00
Project
Amount Amount Request
Amount
Approved
$0.00 $0.00 Amt Approved Round Two $0.00
Totals for 2022 $50,000.00
Round One Funding
February $0.00
Round Two Funding $0.00
Balance for 2022 $50,000.00
Totals for 2022 Round One
KNEEHILL COUNTY - COMMUNITY GRANTS TO NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - POLICY #15-3
Application Summary Form 2022
Totals for 2021 Round Two
Round Two October
Round One March
$50,000.00Total of 2022 Budget
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: BCOMM UPDATE
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council receive for information the update regarding BCOMM, as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
BCOMM presented to Council at the December 14, 2021 Council meeting. At that time Council made a
motion to bring back added information to a future meeting.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Administration heard back from BCOMM and they no longer require the locations they originally
requested from Kneehill County. They have indicated that they would be happy to work with us on any
future broadband needs and education.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
None
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
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COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council receive for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Provide notification to Councillor Christie on Council’s decision.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Version: 2022-01
Subject: Council & Committee Reports
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council accepts for information the Council & Committee Report as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
The purpose of the Council and Committee Reports is to provide each member with the opportunity to
bring forward any matter of general interest to Council or the County.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Council reports will be included on the agenda when requested by Council and reports may be either in
writing, or verbally, or a combination of both.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Council & Committee Reports
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council accepts the Council and Committee Report.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
N/A
APPROVAL(S):
Choose an item.
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
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 & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
April 12, 2022 Council Follow Up Action List
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. To receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information
2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments
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FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Update Action List and provide Council Follow-up Action list at the next Council meeting.
APPROVAL(S):
Choose an item.
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
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.Mike Ziehr
The first of two
agreements has been
concluded. The second
will take place in late
2022.
20-Jul-21 288/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration that
once the County has the financial background regarding the
Three Hills East Water Delivery Options, that the County then
complete a public engagement with the residents. Christine Anderson
Will take place in 2022
following presentation of
options/feasibility and
subsequent direction from
Council
17-Aug-21 311/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to
pursue the Three Hills East Water Feasibility Study as per the
proposal from the consultant, with funding from 2021
operating budget as a special project.John McKiernan
Information on various
options is being
developed for submission
to Council. Consultant
Personnel Change has
caused a delay by a couple
of weeks.
17-Aug-21 324/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council declares the parcel
located at Plan 5591FI, Block 6, Lot 4 as surplus and directs
administration to sell the property as per the Disposition of
Surplus Lands Policy #16-16.COMPLETED Bill McKennan In Progress
28-Sep-21 355/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council discuss long term
planning for Horseshoe Canyon at a future Committee of the
Whole meeting.Shelby Sherwick
Discussion is slated to
occur following
development of the
Strategic Plan
14-Dec-21 502/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council accept this BCOMM
Presentation for information and request Administration to
come back at a future date with additional information.Jacqueline Buchanan In Progress
08-Feb-22 13/22
Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct Administration
to develop a policy that details the guidelines that will be
followed when administering a Road Ban Exemption request.COMPLETED Mike Ziehr
Proposed policy is being
developed and will be
presented at a future
Council meeting
08-Feb-22 18/22
Councillor Christie moved that Council nominates Leinweber
Farms Ltd. (Kurt & Tracy Leinweber) to receive the 2022 BMO
Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award as recommended by the
Agricultural Service Board.Shelby Sherwick
In progress, receipient
contacted, event date TBD
08-Feb-22 23/22
Councillor McGhee moved to direct administration to
contribute the PERC funds, if approved and received, to the
Revenue Stabilization Reserve.Marika Von Mirbach
Waiting on response from
government.
08-Feb-22 27/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council request the Kneehill
Regional Partnership to clarify/strengthen wording contained
in the proposed Kneehill Medical Services Recruitment and
Retention Task Force Terms of Reference, specifically in the
areas of:
Subsidies to independent businesses
Termination of membership by a municipal member
Scope of recruitment activities
Strengthening of regional purpose Mike Haugen
The Kneehill Regional
Partnership meets on
March 30, 2022. This topic
will be an item on that
agenda
08-Mar-22 62/2022
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve a contribution
of $441,349 to the Capital Equipment Plan Reserve based on
actual disposals in 2021.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 63/2022
Councillor Christie moved that Council authorizes a draw from
the Capital Equipment Plan Reserve in the amount of $9,750
to fund an unbudgeted ICF commitment.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 64/2022
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve a contribution
in the amount of $56,161 to the Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts with the contribution being funded through 2021
Provision for Allowances/Tax Write-Offs.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
08-Mar-22 65/2022
Reeve Wittstock moved that Council approve a contribution of
$705,800 to the Revenue Stabilization Reserve to fund the
operating budget carry-forward initiatives as detailed in
Appendix C.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 66/2022
Councillor Penner moved that Council approve $2,636,332 of
capital project carryforwards including funding sources as
detailed in Appendix D.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 67/2022
Councillor Christie moved that $106,940 of unbudgeted
revenues collected under the various frontage agreements for
water services be contributed to the Water Reserve.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 68/2022 Councillor Penner moved that $277,602 be transferred to the
Water Reserve from the Water Service Area Reserve.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 69/2022
Councillor Cunningham moved that $11,306.67 of actual
expenses from 2020 related to Dr. Recruitment and Retention
be withdrawn from the Doctor Recruitment Reserve and
contributed to the Contingency Reserve. COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 70/2022
Reeve Wittstock moved that Council authorize an additional
contribution of $1,000,000 from the 2021 Operating Budget
Surplus be contributed to the Revenue Stabilization Reserve.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 74/2022
Councillor McGhee moved that Council include the $9,000
honorarium to the Torrington Fire Department in the 2022
Operating Budget.COMPLETED Bill McKennan
will be included in 2022
final budget adoption
08-Mar-22 75/2022
Councillor Christie moved that Council direct administration to
prepare the Request for Decision report for the approval of
the operating and capital budget based on the directions
provided by Council.COMPLETED Bill McKennan
22-Mar-22 84/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the Road Ban
Exemption Policy as presented.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 85/22
Deputy Reeve King moved that Council agree to enter a Tax
Agreement Payment Plan with Long Run Exploration Ltd. for
the payment of tax arrears in the amount of $336,307.56 to be
paid in 12 equal monthly installments.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress
22-Mar-22 86/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council agree to cancel the
2021 penalties relating to tax rolls 29252720600,
31251731200, 31251841000, 32261141000, 32262231100,
33260410100, 33260541600, 33260841000, 33260920400,
33261020500, 33261710700, 33261941600, 33262020400,
33262920400, 33262941500, 33263010700, 33263110700,
33263241500, 33273641600, 34260620600, 40001660000 in
the amount of $68,780.82.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress
22-Mar-22 87/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council agree to void the 2022
penalties in the amount of $24,807.82.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress
22-Mar-22 88/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Appendix A (Property Taxes)
be increased by $250,000 from $23,761,496 to $24,011,496.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 89/22
Councillor Penner moved that Appendix A (Contributions to
Reserves) be increased by $250,000 from $7,085,463 to
$7,335,463.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 90/22
Councillor Christie moved that Appendix B Contributions to
Reserves (Infrastructure) be increased by $250,000 from
$600,000 to $850,000.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 91/22
Deputy Reeve King moved that the 2022 Operating Budget in
the amount of $28,142,305 as detailed in Appendix A as
amended be approved.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 92/22
Councillor Christie moved that the transfers from reserves and
contributions to reserves as detailed in Appendix B, as
amended, be approved.COMPLETED
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
22-Mar-22 93/22
Councillor Penner moved that the 2022 Capital Budget and
funding sources in the amount of $5,230,332 as detailed in
Appendix D be approved.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 94/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council authorize the creation
of an Infrastructure Reserve.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 95/22
Councillor Penner moved that the Flat Maintenance Rate
related to water connections be amended to $60.00 bimonthly
effective May 1, 2022, and that the Master Rate Bylaw be
amended accordingly.Bill McKennan
Master Rates Bylaw
Coming to Council Soon
22-Mar-22 96/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council receive for
information the 2022 Operating and Capital Report. COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 97/22
AUMA Energy Audit- Deputy Reeve King moved that Council
request Administration to provide additional information for
the proposed projects as presented.
Mike Haugen/Director of
Community Services
22-Mar-22 98/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Policy #3-22,
Former Elected Official Waiting Period to Serve as Member at
Large, as presented.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 99/22
Councillor Christie moved that Council provide support to the
Annual Alberta/Northwest Territory Royal Canadian Legion
“Military Service Recognition Book” with the purchase of a
business card size advertisement at a cost of $315.00 with
funds to come from the 2022 Operating Budget.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 100/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to
organize two Ratepayer Evenings, one in Torrington and one
in Carbon in 2022.Christine Anderson In Progress
22-Mar-22 101/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Councillor
Christie’s attendance to the 2022 Economic Development
Conference, taking place from April 6 to 8, 2022.COMPLETED
22-Mar-22 103/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council authorizes
administration to close the County offices for one day to
facilitate staff training and that the closure be advertised in
advance to the public. COMPLETED
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: April 12, 2022
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:
9.1 Economic Development Conference
Package:
Nothing was added to the package
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