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COUNTY 1600 2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB TOM 2A0
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1. Call Meeting to Order
1.1 Agenda
1.1.1 Additions to the Agenda
1.1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
3. Appointments
3.1 Delegation: Community Futures Wildrose
Time: 8:33 a.m.
Presenter: Chantale Sangster
3.2 Public Hearing- Bylaw 1906 - Road Closure — Railway Ave within Ex -Hamlet of Allingham
Time: 10:00 a.m.
3.3 Public Hearing- Bylaw 1907 - Redesignation from Direct Control District 5 to Agriculture
District
Time: 11:00 a.m.
3.4 Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. Delegation
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Austin Nieuwdorp, Terry McNeill and Shaun Ferguson
4. Infrastructure- Roads/BridgesMater/Wastewater/Environment
No Report
5. Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.1 Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan
5.1.2 Bylaw 1904 Redesignation - Agriculture to Recreation — Third Reading
5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
5.2.1 2024 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
5.2.2 Policy #1-2, Sponsorship to Agriculture Non -Profit Policy
5.3 Protective Services
5.3.1 Bylaw 1903, Unsightly Premises Bylaw
5.3.2 Protective Services Report September 2024
5.4 Economic Development
No Report
6. Corporate Services
6.1 Policy #16-7, Acceptable Methods of Payment Policy
6.2 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
7. Legislative Services
7.1 Marigold Library Schedule "C
7.2 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Agreement
7.3 Bylaw 1908, Electoral Boundaries and Council Composition
7.4 Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association — Letters of Support
7.5 Wind Concerns Kneehill County Questions
7.6 Minister Neudorf Response re Renewable Energy Letter
7.7 County — Developer Meetings
8. Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
8.1 Community Futures Wildrose Delegation
8.2 Bylaw 1907 Redesignation — Direct Control 5 to Agriculture
8.3 2024 Property Tax Payment Plan Request from Pine Cliff Energy
9. Council and Committee Reports
9.1 Division 5 Report
9.2 Division 1 Report
9.3 Division 7 Report
9.4 Community Futures Wildrose
10. Council Follow -Up Action List
11. Closed Session
11.1 Confidential Evaluation (FOIP- Section 19)
11.2 Personnel (FOIP-Section 17)
11.3 Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP-Section 21)
12. Motions from Closed Session
13. Adjourn
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.rlCneehill
COUNTY
Kneehill County
Regular Meeting of Council
Minutes
September 10, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
1600 2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB TOM 2AO
Council Present: Faye McGhee, Councillor
Debbie Penner, Councillor
Jerry Wittstock, Deputy Reeve
Carrie Fobes, Councillor
Laura Lee Machell-Cunningham, Councillor
Wade Christie, Councillor
Kenneth King, Reeve
Staff Present: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services
Theresa Cochran, Director of Corporate Services
Debra Grosfield, Manager of Protective Services
Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development
Will Nyman, Manager of Customer Experience, Risk, and Technology
Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer
Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks and Agricultural Services
Ushba Khalid, Municipal Intern
Wendy Gerbrandt, Economic Development Manager
Rajeana Nyman, Property Tax and Utilities Administrator
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager
Call Meeting to Order
Reeve King called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
1.1 Agenda
1.1.1 Additions to the Agenda
Additions under Council & Committee Reports
9.1 Division 5 Report
9.2 Division 1 Report
9.3 Division 7 Report
9.4 Community Futures Wildrose
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1.1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution: 245124
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That Council approve the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024
Resolution: 246124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council approves the adoption of the minutes of the August 20, 2024,
Regular Meeting of Council, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Appointments
3.1 Delegation: Community Futures Wildrose
Chantale Sangster, Community Futures Wildrose, Executive Director, presented
to Council highlights from the Workforce Development Strategy Project.
5. Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.1 Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan
The Chair called for a recess at 9:52 a.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 10:00 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
The Chair deferred this item until later in the meeting, in order to
accommodate the scheduled Public Hearing, which was set for 10:00 a.m.
3. Appointments
3.2
Resolution: 247124
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1906 be opened at 10:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Person(s) who presented: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer
Person(s) who spoke: No one came forward to speak
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Resolution: 248/24
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1906 be closed at 10:14 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.2 Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan Cont'd
The Chair called for a recess at 10:54 a.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 11:00 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
The Chair deferred this item until later in the meeting, in order to
accommodate the scheduled Public Hearing, which was set for 11:00 a.m.
3. Appointments
3.3 Public Hearing- Bylaw 1907 - Redesignation from Direct Control District 5 to
Agriculture District
Resolution: 249/24
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1907 be opened at 11:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Person(s) who presented: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer
Person(s) who spoke: No one came forward to speak
Resolution: 250/24
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1907 be closed at 11:06 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5. Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.3 Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan Cont'd
Resolution: 261/24
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council direct Administration to bring the proposed Bylaw 1908,
Municipal Development Plan, to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for
further discussion.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution: 252124
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That this meeting goes into closed session at 11:17 a.m. for the following
reason.
Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP-Section 21)
Resolution: 263124
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That Council return to open meeting at 11:33 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11:33 a.m. - meeting recessed to allow return of public.
11:34 a.m. - meeting resumed.
5.1.4 Bylaw 1904 Redesignation -Agriculture to Recreation —Third Reading
Resolution: 264/24
Moved by: Councillor Penner
That Council move third reading of proposed Bylaw 1904 for the purpose of
amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of SW 26-29-21
W4 Plan 821 0253, Block 1, Lot 1 from Agriculture District to Recreation
District.
CARRIED
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5.3 Protective Services
5.3.1 Bylaw 1903, Unsightly Premises Bylaw
Councillor Fobes returned to the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
Resolution: 266124
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That Council approve third and final reading of Bylaw 1903, Unsightly
Premises.
CARRIED
5.3.2 Protective Services Report September 2024
Resolution: 256124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council accepts the Protective Services Report September 2024, as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution: 267124
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That Council directs Administration to request a meeting with RCMP K
Division at the RMA Conference.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Chair called for a recess at 12:15 p.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 1:00 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present, except for
Councillor Fobes.
3. Appointments
3.4 Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. Delegation
Councillor Fobes excused herself from the discussion due to pecuniary interest.
Austin Nieuwdorp, Terry McNeill, and Shaun Ferguson, representing Pine Cliff
Energy Ltd., appeared before the Council to request a payment plan for their
2024 property taxes. They proposed splitting the total amount into six equal,
penalty -free monthly payments, with full payment completed by March 31, 2025.
Their request does not seek a reduction in the taxes owed, but rather a short-
term deferral to help manage cash flow through the fourth quarter of 2024.
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6. Corporate Services
6.1 Policy #16-7, Acceptable Methods of Payment Policy
Resolution: 258124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council approves the revisions to Policy 16-7 Acceptable Methods of
Payment as amended.
CARRIED
6.2 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Resolution: 269/24
Moved by: Councillor Cunningham
That Council accepts the report on the 2024 GFOA Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Community Services
5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
5.2.1 2024 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
Resolution: 260/24
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That Council approves the 2024 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution: 261/24
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council direct Administration to provide a report on the process and
resources required to develop a land acknowledgement protocol.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.2.2 Policy #1-2, Sponsorship to Agriculture Non -Profit Policy
Resolution: 262/24
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That Council approve, as presented, Policy #1-2, Sponsorship to Agriculture
Non -Profit Organizations.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Legislative Services
7.1 Marigold Library Schedule "C"
Resolution: 263/24
Moved by: Councillor Cunningham
That Council approve the per capita levy rates listed on the revised Marigold
Library Schedule "C", as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Agreement
The Chair called for a recess at 2:15 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at
2:25 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
Resolution: 264124
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That Council approve the proposed 2024 Kneehill Regional FCSS Agreement
and authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign said agreement.
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7.3 Bylaw 1908, Electoral Boundaries and Council Composition
Resolution: 266124
Moved by: Councillor Penner
That Council provide first reading to Bylaw 1908, as presented, that being a
bylaw to establish the composition of Kneehill County Council; divide Kneehill
County into divisions and establish the boundaries of each division; and
determine the title of the positions of Kneehill County's Chief Elected Officials
and Councillors.
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7.4 Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association — Letters of Support
Resolution: 266/24
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That Council direct Administration to provide Letters of Support for the Southern
Alberta Energy from Waste Association's ACP and CIP applications.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7.5 Wind Concerns Kneehill County Questions
Council addressed the questions raised by the Wind Concerns Kneehill County
group and provided responses, which will be communicated to the group by
Administration.
7.6 Minister Neudorf Response re Renewable Energy Letter
Resolution: 267124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council direct Administration to send a response letter to Minister Neudorf
and Premier Smith, and the other Ministers that were originally cdd on the
previous letter, regarding concerns on renewable energy development.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.7 County — Developer Meetings
Resolution: 268124
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That Council accept the County -Developer Report for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
8.1 Community Futures Wildrose Delegation
The Chair called for a recess at 4:33 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at
4:40 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
Resolution: 269/24
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That Council receive for information the Workforce Development Strategy Project
Report, presented by Community Futures Wildrose.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.2 Bylaw 1907 Redesignation — Direct Control 5 to Agriculture
Resolution: 270/24
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That Council move second reading of proposed Bylaw 1907 for the purpose of
amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating 1,224m2 on a portion of SE 18-
30-24 W4 from Direct Control 5 District, back to Agriculture District.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Resolution: 271/24
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council provide third and final reading to proposed Bylaw 1907, for the
purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating 1,224m2 on a
portion of SE 18-30-24 W4 from Direct Control 5 District, back to Agriculture
District.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.3 2024 Property Tax Payment Plan Request from Pine Cliff Energy
Councillor Fobes excused herself from the discussion due to pecuniary interest.
Resolution: 272/24
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That Council agrees to enter into a Tax Deferral Payment Agreement with Pine
Cliff Energy Ltd. to pay 2024 taxes over a 6-month payment plan from October
2024 to March 2025, with no penalties to be assessed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Fobes excused herself from the vote.
9. Council and Committee Reports
Resolution: 273124
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That Council receive for information the reports that were presented and defer the
remainder of the items to the next Council meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.1 Division 5 Report
Councillor Cunningham provided an update on the Victim Services Program and
will defer the rest of her items to the next Council Meeting.
9.2 Division 1 Report
Agenda Item Deferred to Next Council Meeting.
9.3 Division 7 Report
Agenda Item Deferred to Next Council Meeting.
9.4 Community Futures Wildrose
Councillor Christie provided an update on the Capacity Building Entrepreneurship
Mentor Program.
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10. Council Follow -Up Action List
Resolution: 274124
Moved by: Deputy Reeve Wittstock
That Council receive for information the Council Follow -Up Action List as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11, Closed Session
Resolution: 276124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That this meeting goes into closed session at 4:57 p.m. for the following reason(s):
Confidential Evaluation (FOIP-Section 19)
Personnel FOIP (Section 17)
Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP-Section 21)
Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy (FOIP- Section 17)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution: 276/24
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council return to open meeting at 6:12 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6:12 p.m. - meeting recessed to allow return of public.
6:14 p.m. - meeting resumed.
12. Motions from Closed Session
Resolution: 277124
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That Council authorize the Reeve to proceed with personnel issue as discussed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Kefteth King, Reeve
Mike Hauge CAO
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