HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.01.10 Council Meeting adoptedCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
January 10, 2023
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 December 13, 2022
3.0 Appointments (Public Hearings & Delegations)
No Appointments
4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment
No Report
5.0 Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.1 Subdivision Extension: KNE210154
5.1.2 Subdivision Extension: KNE220172
5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
5.2.1 Council Invitation to Food and Agritourism Industry Session
5.3 Protective Services
5.3.1 Fire Services Training Grant
5.4 Economic Development
No Report
6.0 Corporate Services
No Report
7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.1 Village of Acme Request for Funds for Playground Installation
7.2 Badlands Historical Society Request
7.3 Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance
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8.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
No Reports
9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1 AQUA 7
10.0 Council Follow-up Action List
11.0 Closed Session
11.1 Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP-Section 21)
11.2 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17)
11.3 Third Party Business Interest (Section 16)
12.0 Motions from Closed Session
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MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 13, 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 of Infrastructure Mike Ziehr
Director of Community Services Kevin Gannon
Director of Corporate Services Kinza Barney
Acting Manager of Financial Operations Marika Von Mirbach
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
Additions under Closed Session
11.2 Advice from Officials (Section 24)
Additions under Council and Committee Reports
9.4 Kneehill Medical Services Retention and Recruitment Task Force
9.5 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Board
9.6 Trochu Housing Corporation
9.7 Community Futures Wildrose
9.8 Division 5 Report
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
433/22 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2022
434/22 Deputy Reeve King moved approval of the November 29, 2022
Council Meeting minutes as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
INFRASTRUCTURE 4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment
4.1 Bridge File #06893 Status Update
435/22 Councillor King requested a meeting with the Minister of
Transportation at the Rural Municipalities Conference to discuss Bridge
File #06893.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
436/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council forward a letter to the Minister
of Transportation and Economic Corridors relaying Kneehill County’s
concern with the current condition of Bridge File #6893 and requesting
a response from the Province on the estimated repair or replacement
schedule.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
5.0 Community Services
PLANNING 5.1 Planning
5.1.1 MPC Meeting Cancellation Process
437/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council accept the cancellation
process and direct administration to include provisions for the
administrative cancellation of Municipal Planning Commission
Meetings in the Procedural Bylaw during its next review.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 2023 Interim Budget
438/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve the 2023 Interim
Operating Budget as detailed in Appendix A.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
439/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve an additional draw of
$10,000 from the Revenue Stabilization Reserve to fund the Road
Network Study operating project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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6.2 Short-Term Borrowing Bylaw #1872
440/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council provide first reading to Bylaw
#1872, that being a bylaw to authorize the short-term borrowing of
funds, from time to time, as may be necessary to meet the financial
obligations of Kneehill County.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
441/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council provide second reading to
Bylaw 1872.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
442/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council provide unanimous consent for
third and final reading to Bylaw 1872.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
443/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council provide third and final reading
to Bylaw 1872.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.1 Marigold Library Agreement Amendment
444/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the Insurance
amendment made to the 2022 Marigold Library Agreement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2 Kneehill County Scholarship Policy #15-5
445/22 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approve amended Policy
15-5, Kneehill County Scholarship Policy as presented.
CARRIED
7.3 Community Grant Application
446/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council approve the Community Grant
application to the Silver Willow Senior Citizen’s Society in the amount
of $250.00 (two hundred and fifty dollars) to purchase a new freezer.
CARRIED
7.4 Meeting Management Software
447/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council authorize administration to
move forward with the procurement of meeting management software.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7.5 Badlands Historical Society Request
448/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council table this agenda item until
Administration receives further information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.6 Kneehill Medical Services Retention and Recruitment – Draft
Annual Report
449/22 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council endorse the Kneehill
Medical Services Retention and Recruitment Task Force Annual
Report template.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.7 Letter of Support – Town of Drumheller/Drumheller Hospital
450/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council endorse the proposed letter of
support addressed to Minister Copping regarding the Drumheller
Health Centre if “Three Hills” is amended to “Kneehill County”.
CARRIED
The Chair called for a recess at 9:47 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 10:02 a.m. with all previously mentioned Council members
present.
APPOINTMENTS 3.0 Appointments Cont’d
3.2 Bylaw # 1869: Kneehill County/Starland County Inter-
Development Plan @ 10:00 a.m.
451/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1869 be
opened at 10:02 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Person(s) who presented: Barb Hazelton, Manager of
Planning and Development
Person(s) who spoke: None were forthcoming
452/22 Councillor Penner moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1869 be
closed at 10:27 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL REPORTS 9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1 Police Advisory Committee- Minutes were provided from the
November 24th, 2022 meeting.
9.2 Kneehill Housing Report- Councillor Cunningham provided
Council with a report on the November Kneehill Housing meeting
9.3 Central Alberta Economic Partnership Report- The Financial
Statements were provided from the Central Alberta Economic
Partnership Committee.
9.4 Kneehill Medical Services Retention and Recruitment Task
Force- A verbal report was provided by Deputy Reeve King.
9.5 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services
Board- A verbal report was provided by Deputy Reeve King.
9.6 Trochu Housing Corporation- A verbal report was provided by
Deputy Reeve King.
9.7 Community Futures Wildrose- A Verbal report was provided by
Councillor Christie.
9.8 Division 5 Report – A verbal report as provided by Councillor
Cunningham.
453/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL ACT LIST 10.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
454/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council receive for information the
Council Follow-Up Action List as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLOSED SESSION 11.0 Closed Session
455/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council convene in Closed Session to
discuss:
• Personnel pursuant to (Section 19 FOIP) and
• Advice from officials pursuant to (Section 24 FOIP)
at 10:48 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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456/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council return to open meeting at 1:17 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1:17 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
1:17 p.m. - meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Subject: Subdivision Extension: KNE210154
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning and Development Officer
Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning and Development Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE210154 until February 27, 2024
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Subdivision & Development Regulations
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Land Use Bylaw 1808 and Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1829
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
KNE210154 is a subdivision relating to a portion of the NW 19-30-23 W4M, Plan 9710820, Lot 1.
Landowners are given a year from the date of approval in which to meet the conditions of approval. If the
conditions are met, the Subdivision Approving Authority is required to endorse the subdivision to allow
registration at Land Titles.
There are multiple factors involved with this specific subdivision. The main reason for the extension is the
applicant is required to change the current septic system. It has been difficult for the applicants to secure
a contractor this past two summers, due to the short construction window for the installation of septic
systems in Alberta. Therefore, an extension for this subdivision file is required for the applicant to finalize
the conditions set out in the approval on February 25, 2021. The applicant has advised that they have
secured a contractor to start in April of 2023.
This would be the final extension allowed. If at the date of the second extension, KNE210154 is not
finalized, a new subdivision application will be required and the process will start from the beginning.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Section 657(4)(6) of the MGA permits Council to extend the one-year approval period whether or not that
period has expired. There are no limits set in the MGA for either the number of extensions, or the length
of time an extension can be granted for.
Landowners – or their agents – may make requests for an extension of the timeframes from the council.
Requests for extensions to subdivision approvals can only be issued by the Council of the approving
authority.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
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Extension fee of $250 paid by applicant.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
KNE210154 Extension Request and Receipt
KNE210154 Approval and Site Plan
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council move to grant another 1-year extension to KNE210154 until February 27, 2024
2. Council move to deny an extension to KNE210154
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will ensure appropriate parties are notified of the decision. If approved, administration will
ensure that the requirements of the subdivision be met prior to endorsement.
APPROVAL(S):
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Subdivision Extension: KNE220172
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning and Development Officer
Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning and Development Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE220172 until February 23, 2024
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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Infrastructure Economic
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Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Subdivision & Development Regulations
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Land Use Bylaw 1808 and Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1829
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
KNE220172 is a subdivision relating to a portion of the SW 17-30-26 W4M.
Landowners are given a year from the date of approval in which to meet the conditions of approval. If the
conditions are met, the Subdivision Approving Authority is required to endorse the subdivision to allow
registration at Land Titles.
There is only one condition left with this specific subdivision, prior to endorsement. The reason for the
extension is the applicant is required to build an approach into the new parcel that is being created. This
was unable to be completed this fall due to harvest and personal timelines and commitments. Therefore,
an extension for this subdivision file is required for the applicant to finalize the last condition set out in the
approval on February 24, 2022.
This is the first extension request for KNE220172. We are requesting the extension deadline fall on
Friday, February 23, 2024, as February 24th of 2024 is a Saturday.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Section 657(4)(6) of the MGA permits Council to extend the one-year approval period whether or not that
period has expired. There are no limits set in the MGA for either the number of extensions, or the length
of time an extension can be granted for.
Landowners – or their agents – may make requests for an extension of the timeframes from the council.
Requests for extensions to subdivision approvals can only be issued by the Council of the approving
authority.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Extension fee of $250 paid by applicant.
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RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
hoose anitem.
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
KNE220172 Extension Request and Receipt
KNE220172 Approval and Site Plan
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council move to grant another 1-year extension to KNE220172 until February 23, 2024
2. Council move to deny an extension to KNE220172
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will ensure appropriate parties are notified of the decision. If approved, administration will
ensure that the requirements of the subdivision be met prior to endorsement.
APPROVAL(S):
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Council Invitation to Food and Agritourism Industry Session
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Parks & Agricultural Services
Presented By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Parks & Agricultural Services
Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approve attendance of a Council representative at the upcoming economic
development food and agritourism industry session being held on January 26, 2023 in Three Hills
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite) - N/A
Council Policy - #3-1: Council Compensation and Expense Reimbursement – “4. All other
meetings approved by Council.”
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
As part of a 2022 – 2023 economic development initiative, a food and agritourism industry session is
being held on January 26th in Three Hills. This is a targeted engagement that will include local producers,
restaurant operators, and other food tourism operators / community members. As part of the agenda,
Kneehill County staff will be providing a short presentation of relevant County plans that apply to food
tourism. Food Tourism Strategies Inc. (recipients of multiple awards in culinary tourism) will be providing
an overview of Agritourism as well as Tourism by the Numbers. Tourism is an economic driver and as
Council’s Strategic Plan prioritizes economic activity, Administration wanted to take this opportunity to
extend an invitation to Council should Council wish to send a representative to this event. This event may
provide Council with an opportunity to network with current and/or future business partners within the
region, and will provide an opportunity to learn about potential initiatives and/or strategies in the food
tourism industry.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
This event is part of an economic development initiative that was initiated in 2022 and is being completed
in early 2023 as part of an ongoing food and agritourism project. This event will be focused on
engagement and determining the current landscape and existing clusters of food tourism – related
operations in Kneehill County. The overview of relevant plans pertaining to food tourism (ie. the Tourism
and Recreation Masterplan) provided by Kneehill County representatives as part of the agenda will also
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provide an opportunity for local participants to engage with staff regarding the process required to
become a licensed business with an added ability to be spotlighted by the municipality.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Initiative was funded out of the Economic Development 2022 budget – remaining costs will be room rental
and coffee which will be coming from the 2023 Economic Development Operating Budget.
Representatives from Ag Services and Planning will be present for the event.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Invitation to upcoming local food engagement event
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council approves Councilor attendance at the food and agritourism industry session being held
on January 26th, 2023
2. Council receives the RFD as information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Any additional event information will be sent as required
APPROVAL(S):
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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ATTACHMENTS
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Food & Agritourism Engagement Session
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Kneehill County Introductions & Economic Development
Overview
•Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Parks & Agricultural Services
•Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
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Sector Profiles, Business Guide, Community Data
2022 –2025 Strategic Plan
Kneehill County Tourism & Recreation Master
Plan & Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
Kneehill County Economic Development Guiding Documents
Municipal Development Plan & Land Use
Bylaw
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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT:
•Kneehill County has a growing number of Tourism Operators
•With our close proximity to Calgary, Tourism has a huge potential for growth.
•Kneehill County has two focal destinations that attract visitors to Kneehill
County (Horseshoe Canyon & Dry Island Buffalo Jump) that can be used to
further promote travel through the region.
•Film provides a huge economic opportunity for the region. Visitors want to re-
live their favorite moments from the big screen. The more film we have in the
region, the more tourists will follow.
•Increase in special events / weddings at sites within Kneehill County
•On-farm tours and experiences are becoming increasingly popular.
•Food Tourism has substantial room for growth and has received interest from
local producers in recent training that we hosted.
•With COVID restrictions now largely eliminated, we are seeing an increase in
live events.
•Interest in local food and buying local continues to remain strong, increase of
food processors in the Kneehill region
Related Sources:
Tourism and Recreation Master Plan
Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
Special Events Bylaw & Filming Policy
Sector Analysis & Sector Profiles
Selling Alberta to the World
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Subject: Letter of Support Regional Fire Training Program Grant Application
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Debra Grosfield, Protective Services Manager
Presented By: Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approves a Letter of Support for the application towards the Alberta Fire Training
Grant Application 2023-2024, with the Town of Trochu as the Managing Partner.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- Alberta Fire Services Training Grant
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
The Fire Services Training Program provides funding to support communities to help ensure local fire
services are adequately trained to respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
The key outcomes of the program include:
1. Developing capacity to prevent and prepare for risk.
2. Training fire services remains current, and
3. That training aligns with and supports community plans.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The Town of Trochu was managing partner for the same grant in 2018-19 ($6,200).
Kneehill County was managing partner for the same grant in 2020-21 ($13,136).
The Town of Trochu has once again agreed to take on managing partner for this grant, with support from
the other municipalities in the region.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Kneehill County does not need to contribute funds towards this project, at this time, other than our portion
of costs for the Torrington Fire Department, which is budgeted for in our Operating Budget under fire
training.
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RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or Delegate Decision Making)
Tools: Inter-Municipal Agreement Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council approves the recommendation as presented.
2. Council approves the recommendation with changes.
3. Council accepts as information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Notification to the other municipalities via email with the Letter of Support.
APPROVAL(S):
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐
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Subject: Village of Acme Request for Funds for Playground Installation
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approve a donation of $500.00 (five hundred dollars) to go towards the installation of
the Acme Rose Park Playground.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
The Acme Seniors Association and the Village of Acme have partnered to bring the Village of Acme an
all-inclusive playground for their residents and visitors including some accessible equipment and an
accessible swing. This playground will be located at Rose Park (North end of Walsh Ave.) and be
incorporated around the two pieces of equipment that were installed at this location in May of 2021.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The Acme Seniors Association applied for a grant from the Government of Alberta’s Community Facility
Enhancement Program and received $93,380 in funding to go towards this project.
The Village of Acme listed things that will be required in the playground installation such as:
• Excavation
• Skid steer
• Concrete
• Volunteers for installing
• Garbage Disposal
• Landscape Rehabilitation (Leveling, Soil & Grass Seeding)
• Food for Volunteers
• Cash Donation
Back in 2011, Council provided the Acme Daycare with a Community Grant in the amount of $2500.00 for
the installation of a toddler playground at the daycare. Also, in 2018, Council provided Prairie Christian
Academy with $25,000.00 for their playground rehabilitation after the new school was built.
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FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Funding could come from Policy # 15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events. This policy
has been budgeted (proposed) for $10,000 in 2023.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Policy #15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events.
Village of Acme Request.
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve a donation for $500.
2. That Council approve a donation for another amount.
3. That Council receive for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will make all arrangements for attendance.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Badlands Historical Society Request
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approve a $5,000 donation under the Recreation, Community, Arts, and Cultural
Events program to the Badlands Historical Museum Society to assist them in fixing their roof.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
On October 12, 2022, Reeve Wittstock was invited by the Badlands Historic Society to hear a proposal
involving five regional areas coming together and creating a 4H Rally Point.
The proposal includes that every summer 4H youth will be visitors to the alternating venues which include
Starland County, Wheatland County, Kneehill County, Special Areas and Town of Drumheller. There
could be 30 to 40 youth from 4H clubs from all over Alberta visiting our area for three days each summer.
When speaking with Mr. Solberg and asking if this will be a one-time commitment and what the funds will
be used for, he explained that the funds will be used to fix the museum roof. Once the roof is fixed then
the museum can be utilized as the rally point for the 4-H students to come each summer to the area.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
To get this project started they are requesting each municipality to donate $5,000.00.
To date both Wheatland County, Starland County and Drumheller have contributed to the project.
At the December 13, 2022 Council meeting the following motion was made:
That Council table this agenda item until the Administration receives further information.
The Badlands Historical Society owns the property. The Badlands Historical Society has a board of six
active members and their main focus is on Agriculture. An email was provided from the Badlands
Historical Centre President with further information. There are also 7 other museums in the Drumheller
region, which include: Royal Tyrrell Museum, East Coulee School Museum, Trekcetera Museum, Fossil
World Dinosaur Museum, Valley Doll Museum, Homestead Antique Museum and Atlas Coal Mine
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National Historic Site. There is no current agreement with 4-H. They need their roof fixed before any
agreements can be made.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
There is $10,000 left in the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events G/L for 2023, and $5800 left
in the 2022 G/L.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Invite letter from Badlands Historic Museum Society
Letter from Stan Solberg
E-mail from Badlands Historical President
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve donation.
2. That Council receive for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will communicate Council’s decision to the Badlands Historic Museum Society.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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November 27, 2022
To: Councillors of Kneehill
From: Badlands Historic Museum
335-1 Street East, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y4
Here is the proposal we are happy to present.
Every organization needs a ready crop of new younger people moving into the retiree’s posts –
and in this regard we are anxious to tap into the 4H ranks where we know we’ll have minds and
energies that are appreciative and supportive of Agriculture.
We know that Kneehill County has several attractions that will be of high interest to 4H minds –
Sunterra projects, honey processing plant, Horseshoe and Horsethief Canyons, Dry Island
Buffalo Jump, etc..
We propose a 4H rally point in this area that will alternate between contributing counties and
the Special Areas. This will mean up to 30 or 40 youngsters from 4H clubs from anywhere in
Alberta over a three day visit every summer.
To activate and to meet 4H requirements our Salute to Agriculture program needs start-up
funding. We are asking our Big Country Counties and Special Areas to donate $5000.00.
Our proposal will bring Leaders of Tomorrow to each county’s most Ag-related functions. The
4H program centers on communication and our visitors will be met with a challenge to absorb
as much of their visit as possible and use those communication skills in photography, video
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production, written and oral presentations. This will result over time with tourism visitors, Ag-
opportunists, soil science students and future farmer land owners.
Their presentation skills will be reviewed and judged by our Museum personnel and if desired,
by members of contributing council organization. We are making contact with the Calgary
Stampede Farm Youth program for input and advice on their programs.
County involvement may be minimal or as intense and meaningful as deemed to their
advantage, remembering that the youngsters will be contributing members of society in five
years or less. County representatives are welcome to join and attend meetings or make
suggestions. This participation will be highly valued.
To this point we have realized the agreement of Starland and Wheatland along with RM of
Badlands (Drumheller). Special Areas have not had agenda room at a full council meeting to
this point. However we are optimistic about them joining in with a $5000.00 donation.
We were pleased and honored to have Reeve Jerry at out meeting. I hope you will share in our
enthusiasm for this project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Stan Solberg
Funding Coordiantor
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From:Carolyn Van der Kuil
To:Carolyn Van der Kuil
Subject:FW: Badlands Historical Centre
Date:Thursday, January 5, 2023 8:14:47 AM
From: Louise Henrickson
Date: December 18, 2022 at 8:33:36 PM MST
To: Jerry Wittstock
Historical Centre
Hi Jerry,
I have received a request from Stan Solberg to send you more information in
regards to our request for funding a roof repair and a bit more details.
The Badlands Historical Centre also known as the Drumheller District Museum
Society has been around since 1957 one of the first Museums in Drumheller. It
was well maintained and supported until the Royal Tyrrell Museum appeared
on the scene and things slowed down but was still a maintainable, viable
community resource. Jump forward to 2019 things have taken a deep downturn
between a break in, skylight damage and Covid maintaining the building has
been a challenge to say the least. We do have a casino coming up in 2024, but
that is a long time away and we will likely not be allowed to use these funds for
repairs. There have been no funds coming in since prior to Covid and we are
very quickly running out of funds just to maintain the current bills. We have
done a small fundraiser bringing in just over $3000.00. We are working on
more fundraising events for the new year. We are not opposed to the
fundraising, it will just take longer to reach our goal of a roof repair at
$50,000.00. In the meantime our collection is at risk and roof damage is
growing. We are also working on different types of grants but have not been
successful to date.
Our new board took over in June 2022, we are working hard at diversifying and
breathing new life into the museum. We do not want to lose this valuable
community historical centre. We would like to get back into having schools from
all over visit and learn about our local history. Bringing youth through our doors
and sharing Drumheller’s history is an important piece of our community.
Many of your county residents work and play in our area. Having another well
established recreational, art and historical location to visit would add
educational value to the lives of many. We would like to make our displays and
location more family friendly for locals and tourists alike. We are actively
pursuing having 4-H youth use our location for meetings and or projects. We
would like to have more family or youth events to bring more funds through the
door; however all of this is not possible until we can fix the roof.
I am including our website and Facebook page, however our social media
presence is in need of updating and promoting. Another job that will be
addressed when we have some of the bigger issues tackled.
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https://badlandsmuseum.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BadlandsHistoricCentre
We truly appreciate you listening to our story. I would be more than happy to
discuss this further and share any other details you may need to make a well-
informed decision to help the Museum. I may be reached at
Sincerely,
Louise Henrickson
Badlands Historical Centre
President
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Subject: Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council continue lobby efforts regarding renewable energy regulations through the Rural
Municipalities of Alberta.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
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Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act Sec 619 (in part)
NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC authorizations
(1) A licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC
prevails, in accordance with this section, over any statutory plan, land use bylaw, subdivision decision or
development decision by a subdivision authority, development authority, subdivision and development
appeal board, or the Land and Property Rights Tribunal or any other authorization under this Part.
(2) When an application is received by a municipality for a statutory plan amendment, land use bylaw
amendment, subdivision approval, development permit or other authorization under this Part and the
application is consistent with a licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB,
ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC, the municipality must approve the application to the extent that it complies
with the licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted under subsection (1).
(3) An approval of a statutory plan amendment or land use bylaw amendment under subsection (2)
(a) must be granted within 90 days after the application or a longer time agreed on by the
applicant and the municipality, and
(b) is not subject to the requirements of section 692 unless, in the opinion of the municipality,
the statutory plan amendment or land use bylaw amendment relates to matters not included
in the licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB, ERCB, AER,
AEUB or AUC.
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Start typing here
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BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
A letter of request dated December 15th, 2022 from Rocky View County is attached.
Rocky View County is seeking to gather municipalities to take part in a joint advocacy campaign to make
changes to the Provincial framework governing renewable energy projects.
Specifically, Rocky View County is seeking a framework that would include broader municipal input into
siting considerations and protection from potential end of life liabilities associated with reclamation.
The effort would be undertaken through contracting of a third party – a lobbyist.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The intent of the request is consistent with conversations/concerns that Council has previously held,
though Administration is seeking confirmation that these concerns are in fact consistent.
Council will need to determine if contracting an external lobbyist will form a beneficial approach to
addressing any concerns that Kneehill County may have.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The request is for a contribution of $10,000. Should Council approve of this direction, Administration will
include the required funds in the 2023 proposed budget.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
December 15th, 2022 Letter from Rocky View County regarding Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm
Governance
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council may opt to join Rocky View County in a joint advocacy effort.
2. Council may opt to pursue advocacy efforts through the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
3. Council may opt to not pursue this effort.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will inform Rocky View County of Council’s decision.
Administration will include funding in the 2023 budget if required.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Council & Committee Reports
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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)
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Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership 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.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The recommended motion does not have any financial implication.
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):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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)
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High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership 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:
The recommended motion does not have any financial implication.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
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
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
N/A
APPROVAL(S):
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 purchase and sales
agreement has been received
and is being processed.
Expected completion date is
Mid-January 2023.
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
Council has approved the
presentation materials. The
landowner invitational letters
will be mailed in January and
the meeting will be held in
February 2023.
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
It is anticipated that this will be
done as part of budget
discussions.
25-Oct-22 388/22 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council support the lobby
effort for an Enhanced RCMP Officer in principle.Kevin Gannon
15-Nov-22 394/22
Councillor Fobes moved that Council set the public hearing as
per Section 216.4 of the MGA for December 13, 2022, at 10:00
a.m.for Bylaw 1869.COMPLETE Barb Hazelton
On the December 13th, 2022
Agenda
15-Nov-22 397/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council continue the Horseshoe
Canyon facility fee (formerly called the parking fee) program
for 2023.Shelby Sherwick Planning for 2023 season in progress
15-Nov-22 403/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the
expenditure of up to $4,500,000 from the Capital Equipment
Replacement Reserve to fund the purchase of the equipment
and vehicles detailed in this request for decision.
COMPLETE Mike Ziehr
The procurement process has
begun for the equipment and
vehicles included in the RFD.
15-Nov-22 416/22
Councillor Fobes moved that Council directs Administration to
continue with the Horseshoe Canyon Branding Pilot Program.
Shelby Sherwick Planning for 2023 season in progress
13-Dec-22 435/22
Councillor King Request a meeting with the Minister of
Transportation at the Rural Municipalities Conference to
discuss this bridge.Mike Haugen We are starting to receive invites for the RMA Convention and will respond accordingly when received.
13-Dec-22 436/22
Councillor Christie moved that Council forward a letter to the
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors relaying
Kneehill County’s concern with the current condition of Bridge
File #6893 and requesting a response from the Province on the
estimated repair or replacement schedule.
COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 437/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council accept the cancellation
process and direct administration to include provisions for the
administrative cancellation of Municipal Planning Commission
Meetings in the Procedural Bylaw during its next review.
COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 438/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve the 2023
Interim Operating Budget as detailed in Appendix A.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 439/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve an additional
draw of $10,000 from the Revenue Stabilization Reserve to
fund the Road Network Study operating project.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 440-443/22
Council moved all three readings to Bylaw #1872, that being a
bylaw to authorize the short-term borrowing of funds, from
time to time, as may be necessary to meet the financial
obligations of Kneehill County.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 444/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the Insurance
amendment made to the 2022 Marigold Library Agreement.
COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 445/22
Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approve amended
Policy 15-5, Kneehill County Scholarship Policy as presented.
COMPLETE
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
13-Dec-22 446/22
Councillor Fobes moved that Council approve the Community
Grant application to the Silver Willow Senior Citizen’s Society
in the amount of $250.00 (two hundred and fifty dollars) to
purchase a new freezer.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 447/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council authorize
administration to move forward with the procurement of
meeting management software.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 448/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council table this agenda item
until Administration receives further information.
On the January 10th, 2023
Council Agenda
13-Dec-22 449/22
Councillor Cunningham moved that Council endorse the
Kneehill Medical Services Retention and Recruitment Task
Force Annual Report template.COMPLETE
13-Dec-22 450/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council endorse the proposed
letter of support addressed to Minister Copping regarding the
Drumheller Health Centre if “Three Hills” is amended to
“Kneehill County”.COMPLETE
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: January 10, 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:
Additions under Closed Session
11.3 Third Party Business Interest (Section 16)
Additions under Protective Services
5.3.1 Fire Services Training Grant
Additions under Council and Committee Reports
9.1 AQUA 7
Package:
5.3.1 Fire Services Training Grant RFD
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