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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPost-Meeting Agenda Package - CM_May27_2025COUNCIL MEETING POST-MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. 1600 2nd Street NE Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 https://www.youtube.com/@kneehillcounty48 Pages 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 May 13, 2025 3 3.Appointments 3.1 2025- FCSS Community Coach Update 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. Presenter: Michaela Clark and Shelley Jackson-Berry 3.2 Photo Opportunity- Hesketh Community Association 35 Time: 9:50 a.m. Recipient: Raymond Berdahl 3.3 Bylaw 1918 Redesignation – Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial 36 Time: 10:00 a.m. 4.Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment 4.1 Bylaw 1911, Community Aggregate Payment Levy Third Reading 64 4.2 Linden and District Agricultural Society – Water Truck Request 87 5.Community Services 5.1 Planning 5.1.1 Bylaw 1917 Redesignation – Agriculture to Light Industrial 90 5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 5.2.1 2025 ASB Inspector Appointments 100 5.2.2 Horseshoe Canyon Merchandise 102 5.3 Protective Services No Report 5.4 Economic Development No Report 6.Corporate Services 6.1 2025 Property Tax Bylaw 1921 106 6.2 Temporary Approval of EFT for Accounts Payable 111 7.Legislative Services 7.1 Master Rates Bylaw 1920 113 8.Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business 8.1 Kneehill Regional FCSS, Community Support Program, Annual Report 2024 155 9.Council and Committee Reports 157 9.1 Division 1 Report 158 9.2 Community Futures Wildrose 10.Council Follow-Up Action List 175 11.Closed Session 11.1 Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party (FOIP- Section 16) 12.Motions from Closed Session 13.Adjourn Page 2 of 177 __________Initials 1 Kneehill County Regular Meeting of Council Minutes May 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. 1600 2nd Street NE Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 Council Present: Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve Debbie Penner, Councillor Jerry Wittstock, Councillor 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 Theresa Cochran, Director of Corporate Services Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development Brandy Morgan, Planning and Development Officer Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer Mike Conkin, Project Supervisor Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager _____________________________________________________________________ 1. 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 Legislative Services 7.4 Trochu Housing Corporation Annual Golf Classic Request Additions under Council & Committee Reports 9.1 Trochu Housing Corporation 1.1.2 Adoption of the Agenda Resolution: 149/25 Moved by: Councillor Christie That Council approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Page 3 of 177 May 13, 2025 __________Initials 2 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025 Resolution: 150/25 Moved by: Councillor Cunningham That Council approves the adoption of the minutes of the April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment 4.1 Policy 13-18 - Land Agreements Resolution: 151/25 Moved by: Deputy Reeve McGhee That Council table this agenda item until later on in the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.2 Policy 13-38 - Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances Resolution: 152/25 Moved by: Deputy Reeve McGhee That Council approve the recommended changes to Policy 13-38, Road Allowance Brush Control, formerly known as Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.1 Policy 13-18 - Land Agreements Cont’d Resolution: 153/25 Moved by: Councillor Christie That Council lift this item from the table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Resolution: 154/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That Council approve the recommended changes to Policy 13-18 Land Agreements, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Page 4 of 177 May 13, 2025 __________Initials 3 7. Legislative Services 7.1 Drumheller Lions Request Resolution: 155/25 Moved by: Councillor Penner That Council provide the Drumheller Lions sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to assist in the costs associated with hosting the 2025 Dino Days Rodeo, with funds to come from the Community Enrichment Support Program. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 2025 Parade Season Resolution: 156/25 Moved by: Councillor Christie That Council receive for information the 2025 Parade Season report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3 Trochu Housing Corporation Agreement May 2025 Resolution: 157/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That Council authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign the Trochu Housing Corporation Agreement as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.4 Trochu Housing Corporation Annual Golf Classic Request Resolution: 158/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That Council provide the Trochu Housing Corporation gold sponsorship in the amount of $2,000, to assist in the costs associated with hosting the 2025 Trochu Housing Corporation First Annual Golf Classic, with funds to come from the Community Enrichment Support Program. CARRIED Page 5 of 177 May 13, 2025 __________Initials 4 3. Appointments 3.1 Bylaw 1916 - Road Closure – Undeveloped Road Allowance Adjacent Plan 4910S Block W The Chair called for a recess at 9:31 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 10:01 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present. Resolution: 159/25 Moved by: Councillor Christie That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1916 be opened at 10:01 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Person(s) who presented: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer Person(s) who spoke: None Resolution: 160/25 Moved by: Councillor Christie That the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1916 be closed at 10:15 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9. Council and Committee Reports Resolution: 161/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That Council accepts for information the Council & Committee Report, as presented:  Trochu Housing Corporation CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10. Council Follow-Up Action List Resolution: 162/25 Moved by: Deputy Reeve McGhee That this meeting goes into closed session at 10:28 a.m. for the following reason(s).  Third Party Business (FOIP- Section 16) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10:40 a.m. - meeting recessed to allow return of public. 10:40 a.m. - meeting resumed. Page 6 of 177 May 13, 2025 __________Initials 5 Resolution: 163/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That Council return to open meeting at 10:40 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Resolution: 164/25 Moved by: Councillor Wittstock That Council receive for information the Council Follow-Up Action List as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Appointments 3.2 Bylaw 1917 Redesignation – Agriculture District to Light Industrial District The Chair called for a recess at 10:42 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 11:02 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present. Resolution: 165/25 Moved by: Councillor Fobes That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1917 be opened at 11:02 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Person(s) who presented: Brandy Morgan, Planning and Development Officer Person(s) who spoke: Cody Halleran, Horizon Compliance Resolution: 166/25 Moved by: Councillor Penner That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1917 be closed at 11:20 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Kenneth King, Reeve Mike Haugen, CAO Page 7 of 177 APPOINTMENTS Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2025- FCSS Community Coach Update Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service ATTACHMENTS: Micheala Clark and Shelley Jackson-Berry from FCSS are scheduled to present at today’s meeting at 9:00 a.m. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 8 of 177 Delegation Request Form Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. Regular Council Meeting Date & Time: GUIDELINES • Presentations are not to exceed 15 minutes, including questions, unless permitted by Council. • The Delegation Request Form and related documents will become part of the public record and will be released/published in the agenda and minutes and will be made available to the pubic in a variety of methods. • Persons interested in requesting a presentation to Kneehill County Council must supply all pertinent information including handouts, PowerPoint Presentations no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Tuesday meeting. If your material is not published in the agenda, bring ten (10) copies with you to the meeting. Note: distributed documents will become part of the public record. • The County’s Council meetings are video recorded and live-streamed on the County’s website. Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com PRESENTER DETAILS MEETING DETAILS Please Note: Regular Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise posted. Please see Kneehill County Website or contact Administration for more information. May 27, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Micheala Clark and Shelley Jackson-Berry FCSS Page 9 of 177 Delegation Request Form Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. PRESENTATION TOPIC Will the presentation require PowerPoint facilities? Yes  No  The topic of the discussion is (be specific, provide details, and attach additional information, if required so that all necessary details may be considered.): PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION ☐ Information Only ☐ Request Action/Support ☐ Request Funds ☐ Other Desired Resolution (What is the decision you are asking to make?) • Have you included all attachments? • Does your summary contain all pertinent information? • Have you provided enough information to enable Council to make an informed decision? • Have you reviewed your presentation to ensure that it will fit within the specified timelines? Highlights from the 2024 Kneehill Regional FCSS Community Support Coach program will be shared including outputs and outcomes. 4 4 Page 10 of 177 2024ANNUAL REPORT K N E E H I L L C O M M U N I T Y S U P P O R T C O A C H Children Programing: Amazing Me Kindness Fun Day Kindness Captains Jr. Summer Camp Girls Circle Zone Patrol Family Programing: Families Connect Through Art Youth Programing: Girls Circle Youth Skill Zone Anxiety to Calm Programs Facilitated Evidence-based preventative education programs were facilitated to promote the social and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families in the communities of Three Hills, Trochu, Linden, Acme, Carbon, and Kneehill County. Collaboration was done with the Family Wellness Workers to identify areas of need in communities, advertising, and to refer students and families to attend programs. $71,992.67 Financial Overview January - December 2024 GHSD $5000 Municipalities $30,000 KRFCSS $36,992.67 Program OutputsParticipant Outputs Volunteer Outputs 150 unique participants 46 participated in multiple programs 29 were connected with a Family Wellness Worker 55% (35/64) programs were facilitated 66% (21/32) multi-sessions ran 44% (14/32) single-sessions ran 149 sessions facilitated 86% program attendance rate 432.25 hours facilitating programs 717.25 hours planning programs 7 volunteers gave their time to support these programs 3 were youth volunteers 67.75 volunteer hours 96% Reported the program helped them understand it is okay to be themselves (47/49) Participant Outcomes Self-Esteem Interpersonal Skills 90% Reported the program helped them to feel good about themselves more often (57/63) 89% Participants reported they are better at naming their feelings (47/53) 71% Participants reported they are better at telling others about their feelings (37/52) 95% Participants reported they get along better with others (56/59) Page 11 of 177 Participant and Parent Survey Quotes “It was really amazing seeing my son paint and do art so freely. He's been working on his anxiety and it was great to see him let go” “I like sharing my ideas and thoughts with others” “My daughter is difficult to get out to interact with the community. She reluctantly agreed to Girls Circle and liked it and stayed. So that speaks volumes. She made some new friends there too.” “Don’t give up” “Our son enjoyed the time and mentioned that there might be a second one. As he is homeschooled this is a great way for him to socialize and learn to think about how others feel.” “It’s okay to be ME!” “This was a fun time to connect with family” “That it helped me” “I’ve learned so many things, like following my own path and being my own person” “My children found it interesting and helpful. Some of the material was familiar, however they liked the smaller group size and are now more confident in talking about after high school options. They said they were happy to hear that the college had subjects that interested them.” “I like that this is a safe space to express yourself and find out about yourself and how it can help you” “Be kind because Kindness Captains is about kindness and being friends” “My grandkids totally enjoyed camp, lots to do, new friends, and a great experience!” “I really liked that I could be myself” “[My daughter] enjoyed her time with you girls as always. She looked forward to coming each week and I saw her developing friendships and filling me in with meaningful conversation when coming home. I loved that she felt drawn to share snacks and kindness and think of others. Really wonderful to watch her grow and heal and we as a family appreciate all that has been poured into her through these programs. She really thinks Michaela is fun and full of great ideas. She tells me that she feels she really cares about everyone! Thanks!” “How to calm my emotions down” “I loved how we did art projects (more please!) I also made new friends” “The commentary from [my daughter] was always full of excitement and the things she would learn were so good for her self esteem.” “When Ms. M taught us how to handle madness” “Applying to college is not so hard if you know what you are doing” “Cooking a quick healthy recipe that I can use in university” “Improving her self awareness by be appropriate. One of her favourite time is learning about mindfulness with many ways being lined out, experiencing and choosing the one she likes to do and to practice at home.” “My son really enjoyed the camp. From the sounds of it there was a great variety of activities. I liked that there was a small group. The instructor was very personable, polite, and respectful. This was a great experience for both my son and I. Thank you so much.” “I’ve learned to be less hard on myself and how to cheer myself up easier” “Love incorporating art into parenting” “That it’s okay to mess up” “I liked how they talked about savings and how to spend your money” “Nourished because I didn’t know how unhealthy I’ve been eating” Page 12 of 177 Kneehill Community Support Coach Annual Report -2024 Page 13 of 177 Position Overview •The Kneehill Community Support Coach position was created in 2021 by: •Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (KRFCSS) •The six municipalities of Acme, Carbon, Linden, Three Hills, Trochu, and Kneehill County •Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) •The Kneehill Community Support Coach contributes to the KRFCSS mission Maintain and strengthen the quality of life for all residents of participating municipalities by supporting volunteerism and providing preventive social initiatives and programs. Page 14 of 177 Position Summary Page 15 of 177 Financial Overview (January –December 2024) Page 16 of 177 Page 17 of 177 •Learned to build: •Self-esteem •Positive body confidence •Empathy and compassion for others Page 18 of 177 •Learned the six Concepts of Kindness •Respect •Caring •Inclusiveness •Integrity •Responsibility •Courage •Kindness Art Project Page 19 of 177 •Learned the six Concepts of Kindness •Respect •Caring •Inclusiveness •Integrity •Responsibility •Courage •Community Kindness Project •Learned leadership skills •Planned and organized food hampers to donate to the Carbon Food BankPage 20 of 177 •Girls Circle is a structured peer support group for girls •Learned to build: •Resiliency •Self-esteem •Self-awareness •Personal skills •Positive peer connections •Themes: •Friendship •Expressing My Individuality Page 21 of 177 •Learned about how to improve their well-being though: •Mindfulness •Moving their bodies •Food they eat •Being connected to themselves and others Page 22 of 177 •Learned how to: •Identify emotions •Regulate emotions •Solve problems •Be resilient Page 23 of 177 •Learned basic life skills and information: •Cooking & Meal Planning Basics •Anxiety to Calm •Cost of Real Life •Post-Secondary Education Information Page 24 of 177 •Parents and their children/youth participated in art activities side-by-side to: •Creatively express themselves •Gain self- awareness •Open the door of communication with family members Page 25 of 177 Programs Offered and Facilitated 33 8 10 7 6 32 32 19 5 6 2 3 21 14 Offered = 64 Facilitated = 35 Page 26 of 177 Outputs Program Outputs 86%program attendance rate 149 sessions facilitated 432.25 hours facilitating programs 717.25 hours planning programs Volunteer Outputs 7 volunteers gave their time to support these programs 3 were youth volunteers 67.75 volunteer hours Participant Outputs 150 unique participants 46 participated in multiple programs 29 were connected with a Family Wellness Worker Page 27 of 177 Participant Outputs Page 28 of 177 Participant Survey Quotes “It’s okay to be ME!” “I like sharing my ideas and thoughts with others” “Be kind because Kindness Captains is about kindness and being friends” “That it helped me” “I really liked that I could be myself” “Nourishe d because I didn’t know how unhealthy I’ve been eating” “How to calm my emotions down” “Applying to college is not so hard if you know what you are doing” “I’ve learned to be less hard on myself and how to cheer myself up easier” “I’ve learned so many things, like following my own path and being my own person” “I liked how they talked about savings and how to spend your money” “Don’t give up” “That it’s okay to mess up” “I loved how we did art projects (more please!) I also made new friends” “Cooking a quick healthy recipe that I can use in university” “I like that this is a safe space to express yourself and find out about yourself and how it can help you” “When Ms. M taught us how to handle madness” “This was a fun time to connect with family” Page 29 of 177 Parent Outputs •98% parents stated the program their child or teen attended has helped them to feel good about himself/herself (45/46) •98% parents stated they would be interested in similar programing in the future (45/46) Page 30 of 177 Parent Survey Quotes “My children found it interesting and helpful. Some of the material was familiar, however they liked the smaller group size and are now more confident in talking about after high school options. They said they were happy to hear that the college had subjects that interested them.”“Our son enjoyed the time and mentioned that there might be a second one. As he is homeschooled this is a great way for him to socialize and learn to think about how others feel.” “Improving her self awareness by be appropriate. One of her favourite time is learning about mindfulness with many ways being lined out, experiencing and choosing the one she likes to do and to practice at home.” “My daughter is difficult to get out to interact with the community. She reluctantly agreed to Girls Circle and liked it and stayed. So that speaks volumes. She made some new friends there too.” “It was really amazing seeing my son paint and do art so freely. He's been working on his anxiety and it was great to see him let go” “My son really enjoyed the camp. From the sounds of it there was a great variety of activities. I liked that there was a small group. The instructor was very personable, polite, and respectful. This was a great experience for both my son and I. Thank you so much.” “[My daughter] enjoyed her time with you girls as always. She looked forward to coming each week and I saw her developing friendships and filling me in with meaningful conversation when coming home. I loved that she felt drawn to share snacks and kindness and think of others. Really wonderful to watch her grow and heal and we as a family appreciate all that has been poured into her through these programs. She really thinks Michaela is fun and full of great ideas. She tells me that she feels she really cares about everyone! Thanks!” “The commentary from [my daughter] was always full of excitement and the things she would learn were so good for her self esteem.” “My grandkids totally enjoyed camp, lots to do, new friends, and a great experience!” Page 31 of 177 Trends Observed •Small group sizes continue to foster trusting relationships and positive peer support •Participants openly and actively engaged in explicit SEL teachings and conversations, especially when paired with interactive activities •Higher percentage of registration and attendance by elementary aged children compared to youth (same for family programing) •Consistency in programing days, times, location, age ranges, programs etc. promotes increased awareness and participation •Increased program facilitation opportunities due to established programs, processes, and relationships with community members •Positive feedback about the types of programs and their impact in their communities has been provided by participants, Page 32 of 177 Thank You Kneehill Regional FCSS would like to thank the following people, organizations, and groups for helping us to make our 2024 programs possible. All of you have given us the opportunity to support the social and emotional well-being of the children, youth, and families in Kneehill County. Thank you! Municipalities of Three Hills, Trochu, Linden, Acme, Carbon, and Kneehill County Three Hills School Trochu Valley School Acme School Dr. Elliott School Carbon School Prairie Christian Academy Carbon & District Ag Society & Curling Club Trochu Public Works Trochu Campground Linden Seniors Club House Acme Seniors Association Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church Kneehill Regional FCSS Staff Youth Volunteers Deb Sept L. Foreman Professional Corporation Career Assistance Network Bank of Montreal Red Deer Polytechnic Co-operators Page 33 of 177 Thank You Do you have any questions? Page 34 of 177 APPOINTMENTS Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Photo Opportunity- Hesketh Community Association Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service ATTACHMENTS: No Attachments. The Hesketh Community Association has been invited to Council today at 9:50 a.m. to receive a cheque for $7,369. This funding, awarded through the Kneehill Rural Hall Capital Grant Program, will support the purchase of new tables and chairs. Council approved this grant at their regular meeting on April 8, 2025. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 35 of 177 PUBLIC HEARING REPORT Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Bylaw 1918 Redesignation – Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth ll County’s Land Use Bylaw 1808 defines “Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair, and Storage” as a facility or area for the maintenance of motor vehicles and includes the supply and sale of fuels, oils, lubricants, tires and other parts and accessories and the storage and protection of vehicles, both indoors and in secured and screened compounds. Page 36 of 177 BYLAW NO. 1918 REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO LOCAL RURAL COMMERCIAL 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 3.98 acres of SW 29-31-24 W4, Plan 9410761, Lot 1, shown in the sketch below, will be redesignated from A – Agriculture District to LRC- Local Rural Commercial District. Page 37 of 177 2 2 2. EFFECTIVE DATE (1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading. READ a first time on this 22nd day of April, 2025. Public Hearing Date on this 27th day of May 2025. READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2025. READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2025. Page 38 of 177 Page 39 of 177 I, Nalini Ramdin, owner of the above mentioned land, am looking to open and to operate a business of selling used auto parts. Looking to use this land as a storage for vehicles ( up to 40-50 vehicles) and used auto parts only. The business will operate mainly through generating online leads and delivering/shipping parts within North America. The intention is to use this land as storage only. This land will Not be used as a storefront ,nor a retail location; therefore the traffic to and from the location will be minimized and mainly restricted to employees. Most of the vehicles are purchased at a insurance auctions in Calgary and Edmonton. Rarely vehicles will be purchased from a private party or from outside of the province. The vehicles that are purchased from a private party will be subjected to a vin search at a registry to insure that these vehicles are not reported stolen. Insurance Auto Auction and Copart are the 2 main insurance auto auctions in Alberta. After a vehicle is purchased it will be either delivered to Kneehill for storage, and later transported to a location in Calgary for dismantling. The parts will then be stored in the 2 barns in Kneehill. It is to be noted that there will be absolutely no crushing of vehicles at the site. The oils and the antifreeze and other fluids will be drained from the vehicles at the Calgary site.In the rare occasion that a vehicle might need to be drained on the Kneehill property, it will be done in one of the barns, and the liquids will be stored in appropriate bins and disposed of at appropriate waste/ recycling facilities. The plastics and other garbage will be loaded in a dump trailer and taken to a landfill. It is important to mention that it is a priority for us to ensure that we are not disturbing anyone in the area. For this purpose we are suggesting to fence off the area of the land which would be used for storage of the parts and vehicles. Also to deliver vehicles only up to a certain hour of the evening around 8 pm and open to suggestions. There are 2 main online platforms which will be utilized for advertising. First is the Facebook marketplace for local orders. Second is EBAY for international orders. There will be NO retail customers coming directly to the location - operate only on delivery basis. Finally we are willing to listen and work around suggestions of the community to ensure that we are not disturbing anyone’s regular routines. We hope that this letter of intent provides you with clarity on the type of business we are planning to use the land for. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Nalini Ramdin. Page 40 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 114 101. LRC – Local Rural Commercial Purpose To provide for commercial development within the County, including tourist uses which charge a fee. Permitted Uses (a) Accessory Building (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rentals (c) Culinary Herb Production (d) Cut Flower Market (e) Eating and Drinking Establishment (f) Gas Bar (g) Motor Vehicle Servicing Repair & Storage – Service Station (h) Office (i) Personal Services Facility (j) Public or Quasi-public Use (k) Public Utility Building (l) Restaurant (m) Retail Store (n) Security Suite (o) Solar, Private – Ground Mounted (p) Temporary Second Dwelling (q) Tourist Information Services & Facilities (r) Tree Farm (s) U-Pick (t) Veterinary Clinic Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Agricultural Processing (c) Agricultural Support Service (d) Agricultural Tourism (e) Animal Shelter (f) Auction Mart (g) Auction Mart, Livestock (h) Brewery/Distillery & Sales (i) Bulk Fuel Depot (j) Campground/RV Park (k) Cannabis Retail Sales – Medical & Non-medical (l) Car/Truck Wash (m) Cheese Processing (n) Commercial Kennel (o) Commercial Storage (p) Drive-Through Business (q) Equipment Rentals (r) Farm and Industrial Equipment and Machinery Sales and Service (s) Financial Service (t) Funeral Home (u) Greenhouse, Commercial (v) Hemp Processing (w) Hotel (x) Housing, Employee (y) Landscaping, Commercial (z) Liquor Sales (aa) Market Garden (bb) Meat Market / Butcher (cc) Motel (dd) Portable Storage Container (ee) Recreational, Minor (ff) Recycling Collection Point (gg) Recycling Depot (hh) Storage Rental Facilities (ii) Riding Arena, Commercial (jj) RV Storage – Major (kk) RV Storage – Minor (ll) Sign (mm) Veterinary Hospital (nn) Warehousing (oo) Wind Energy Conversion System, Private (pp) Wool Processing       LRC L O C A L R U R A L C O M M E R C I A L D I S T R I C T Page 41 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 115   (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre (0.4 ha) (b) Minimum Lot Width: 30.5 m (100 ft.) (2) Development Regulations (a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (b) 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 Roads other than primary Highways: 30.5 m (98.4 ft.) (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from Primary Highways: as required by Alberta Transportation (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (4) Parking (a) Onsite parking requirements shall be determined by the Development Authority based on the evaluation of each individual application. (5) Special Requirements (a) The exterior finish of any building shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (6) For development in the Local Rural Commercial District, the following criteria shall apply to each application: (a) The development shall be located adjacent to a road that meets the standard local road or art road County standard. (b) The access location shall be approved by the Development Authority in consultation with the County’s Transportation Department. (c) The development shall have good access to any highway. If multiple enterprises are included in one site an Outline Plan or Area Structure Plan will be required. (d) The development shall have suitable access and/or service roads so as not to interfere with traffic, or create a hazard to traffic. (e) In approving any developments that require upgrading of municipal roads to give proper access to the development, the applicant shall pay for the upgrading of the road in compliance with the County’s current road building policy or GMSS. (f) The development shall have adequate sewage disposal systems and available water supplies as required by appropriate authorities. (g) If required by the Development Authority, the development shall also obtain approval under the Special Events Bylaw for specific events. Page 42 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 116 (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. Page 43 of 177 Public Hearing Information A complete Public Hearing package is available for download on the Kneehill County website at: https://www.kneehillcounty.com/2226/Public-Hearings, or by scanning the QR code provided above. Speaking at the Public Hearing • To speak to the bylaw, you must register your name on the speakers list in advance. Registration is also required before the deadline if you plan on attending virtually. The Chair will ask if there any additional speakers who wish to speak. • The Public Hearing will be video recorded and live-streamed. It will also be available for replay on Kneehill County’s YouTube Channel. • Each presenter shall speak only once. Kneehill County Public Hearing Process 1. The Chair will call for a motion to open the Public Hearing. 2. The Chair will introduce Council members and outline the meeting process. 3. The process will proceed as follows: a. Administration will present information about the proposed bylaw(s) b. The applicant will have up to 20 minutes to speak, followed by questions from Council. c. Speakers from the registered list will be invited in order. Individual presentations are limited to 5 minutes, while groups are allowed up to 10 minutes. A timing indicator will be used. d. After all speakers have been heard, The Chair will confirm no additional speakers remain before allowing the applicant up to 10 minutes for rebuttal. e. Council may ask further questions of administration or the applicant. f. The Chair will call for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Once adjourned, no additional information regarding the matter will be accepted by Council. Presenter and Applicant Information 1. Individuals who have submitted a written submission may only present new information not included in their letters. 2. Individuals or groups who want to speak in favour or in opposition of the bylaw may attend in-person or virtually. 3. A person may authorize another individual to speak on their behalf, provided the authorization is in writing and submitted to staff before the meeting. 4. The use of audio or video recording devices and cameras by the press or the public is prohibited. 5. Presenters using electronic files must bring their USB drive to the presenter desk, where a staff member will assist with displaying the presentation. 6. Speakers wishing to speak to the bylaw will be given 5 minutes to speak. 7. A spokesperson speaking on behalf of a group may speak for 10 minutes. 8. All questions to Council must be directed through the Chair. 9. No questions shall be taken from the gallery. 10. No debate is allowed. 11. The Meeting Minutes will include the names of all individuals who made a verbal submission to Council or provided written submissions. PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Page 44 of 177 PUBLIC HEARING REPORT Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Bylaw 1918 Redesignation – Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth ll County’s Land Use Bylaw 1808 defines “Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair, and Storage” as a facility or area for the maintenance of motor vehicles and includes the supply and sale of fuels, oils, lubricants, tires and other parts and accessories and the storage and protection of vehicles, both indoors and in secured and screened compounds. Page 45 of 177 BYLAW NO. 1918 REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO LOCAL RURAL COMMERCIAL 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 3.98 acres of SW 29-31-24 W4, Plan 9410761, Lot 1, shown in the sketch below, will be redesignated from A – Agriculture District to LRC- Local Rural Commercial District. Page 46 of 177 2 2 2. EFFECTIVE DATE (1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading. READ a first time on this 22nd day of April, 2025. Public Hearing Date on this 27th day of May 2025. READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2025. READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2025. Page 47 of 177 Page 48 of 177 I, Nalini Ramdin, owner of the above mentioned land, am looking to open and to operate a business of selling used auto parts. Looking to use this land as a storage for vehicles ( up to 40-50 vehicles) and used auto parts only. The business will operate mainly through generating online leads and delivering/shipping parts within North America. The intention is to use this land as storage only. This land will Not be used as a storefront ,nor a retail location; therefore the traffic to and from the location will be minimized and mainly restricted to employees. Most of the vehicles are purchased at a insurance auctions in Calgary and Edmonton. Rarely vehicles will be purchased from a private party or from outside of the province. The vehicles that are purchased from a private party will be subjected to a vin search at a registry to insure that these vehicles are not reported stolen. Insurance Auto Auction and Copart are the 2 main insurance auto auctions in Alberta. After a vehicle is purchased it will be either delivered to Kneehill for storage, and later transported to a location in Calgary for dismantling. The parts will then be stored in the 2 barns in Kneehill. It is to be noted that there will be absolutely no crushing of vehicles at the site. The oils and the antifreeze and other fluids will be drained from the vehicles at the Calgary site.In the rare occasion that a vehicle might need to be drained on the Kneehill property, it will be done in one of the barns, and the liquids will be stored in appropriate bins and disposed of at appropriate waste/ recycling facilities. The plastics and other garbage will be loaded in a dump trailer and taken to a landfill. It is important to mention that it is a priority for us to ensure that we are not disturbing anyone in the area. For this purpose we are suggesting to fence off the area of the land which would be used for storage of the parts and vehicles. Also to deliver vehicles only up to a certain hour of the evening around 8 pm and open to suggestions. There are 2 main online platforms which will be utilized for advertising. First is the Facebook marketplace for local orders. Second is EBAY for international orders. There will be NO retail customers coming directly to the location - operate only on delivery basis. Finally we are willing to listen and work around suggestions of the community to ensure that we are not disturbing anyone’s regular routines. We hope that this letter of intent provides you with clarity on the type of business we are planning to use the land for. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Nalini Ramdin. Page 49 of 177 Page 50 of 177 Page 51 of 177 Kneehill County Attn: Planning Department Box 400 Three Hills, AB TOM 2A0 Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1808 Legal Description: SW 29-31-24W4M, Plan 9410761, Lot 1 As landowners neighboring the above noted property, we are not in favor of redesignating the 6.23 acre parcel to Local Rural Commercial District. We have the following concerns: 1. Will there be regular onsite maintenance of the property to keep it from being an unsightly mess? 2. Will anyone be living on the property to help keep it from being an attraction for unwanted activity? May 16, 2025 3. 40-50 vehicles is a large number of vehicles to have stored on roughly 4 acres of property. Who would be monitoring how many vehicles are stored at the property? It is possible that vehicles will be stored for an undetermined period of time as there may not be a buyer for the particular part(s) that a vehicle may offer. Therefore, more than the anticipated number of 40-50 vehicles stored on the property increases and the acreage quickly becomes overrun with vehicles. ByLaw 1808 Sec 73 (1,2,3) We would request that you deny the request to redesignate the aforementioned propety. Marla Boody Kyle Smithers Kari Adams Delivered by email: planning.dept@kneehillcounty.com Page 52 of 177 Page 53 of 177 Page 54 of 177 Page 55 of 177 Page 56 of 177 Page 57 of 177 Page 58 of 177 Page 59 of 177 Page 60 of 177 From:John McKiernan To:Brett Ackerman Subject:RE: Redesignation Application R33-25LRC Date:May 2, 2025 7:29:25 AM Attachments:image008.png image009.png image010.png image011.png image012.png image013.png image014.png image015.png image016.png image017.png image018.png image019.png image020.png image021.png My concern/input on this application would be in regard to the waste generated and the plan to take it to a landfill. Is there estimated volume of waste to be expected? Kneehill County’s landfill is a small residential class III landfill and is currently monitoring its airspace as it nears the end of its life. The site also requires that loads are sorted so that we may utilize any, if possible, recycling options The waste generated may be diverted to the Drumheller and District Landfill or some other landfill able to except the material. Kneehill County does not offer a site for the recycling of anti-freeze and oils John McKiernan Manager of Utilities Kneehill County 403-443-5541 www.kneehillcounty.com Box 400, Three Hills Alberta, T0M 2A0 Subject: Redesignation Application R33-25LRC Page 61 of 177 Good afternoon, Please find a Public Hearing Notice and information package attached for an application to redesignate a portion of SW 29-31-24 W4M, Plan 9410761, Lot 1 from A - Agriculture District to LRC – Local Rural Commercial District. Comments or concerns must be received at the Kneehill County office by noon on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Thanks. Brett Ackerman Planning & Development Assistant Kneehill County 403-443-5541 | Brett.Ackerman@kneehillcounty.com www.kneehillcounty.com Box 400, Three Hills Alberta, T0M 2A0 Page 62 of 177 Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health – Central Zone Phone: 1-833-476-4743 www.ahs.ca/eph May 26, 2025 Attention: Development Officer/Planner File No: Redesignation Application R33-25LRC - BYLAW NO. 1918. Owner: Nalini Ramdin Legal: SW 29-31-24 W4M, Plan 9410761, Lot 1 The aforementioned application has been received by our office and we are satisfied that the application poses minimal risk to public health. AHS recommends consideration of the following items be made in order to ensure that the development of this property does not create a nuisance as defined in the Public Health Act: Nuisance and General Sanitation Regulation, NGS Reg, (AR 243/2003): • The setback distances outlined in Section 15(1) and (2) the NGS Reg must be met, these include: o No person shall locate a water well within: a) 10 m of a watertight septic tank, pump out tank or other water tight compartment of a sewage or waste water system, b) 15 m of a weeping tile field, evaporation treatment mound, or outdoor pit privy, c) 30 m of a leaching cesspool, d) 50 m of sewage effluent on the ground surface, e) 100 m of a sewage lagoon, f) Or 450 m of any area where waste is or may be disposed of at a landfill within the meaning of the Waste Control Regulation (AR 192/96) o Nor shall you locate any of the aforementioned items in a-f within the stipulated distances of an existing well. Additional mapping of the current surrounding land use, existence of neighbor’s wells and sewage systems should be done in order to ensure compliance with Section 15 of the NGS Reg. At this time we have no objections to the approval of this application. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this application, please contact me. Sincerely, Environmental Public Health – Central Zone 1-833-476-4743 Page 63 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Bylaw 1911, Community Aggregate Payment Levy Third Reading Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Prepared By: Ushba Khalid, Municipal Intern Presented By: Ushba Khalid, Municipal Intern STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite) – Municipal Government Act, Part 10, Division 7.1, Alberta Regulation 263/2005 Council Bylaw/Policy (cite) – N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL November 19, 2024: Committee of the Whole Meeting Administration introduced the Committee to the provincial Community Aggregate Levy (CAP Levy) regulation, along with a draft CAP Levy bylaw. This levy would apply exclusively to private sand, gravel, and pit-run gravel operators within Kneehill County. Since its introduction in 2006, two-thirds of rural municipalities in Alberta have adopted a CAP Levy. In line with Council’s goal to explore new funding and revenue opportunities, this bylaw is designed to serve as a potential revenue source for Kneehill County. February 11, 2025: Council Meeting Administration presented Bylaw 1911, the Community Aggregate Payment Levy to Council. During discussions, Council considered an amendment to the CAP Levy rate, adjusting it from $0.40/tonne to $0.30/tonne. The amendment was passed, and further discussions focused on gathering data from surrounding municipalities that have already adjusted their CAP Levy rates, particularly regarding compliance. Administration has compiled and provided this information. To review, the bylaw would currently only apply to five pits, three gravel and two sand, within Kneehill County. Given this number, Administration anticipates that administrative tasks related to the levy will not significantly impact County or Operator resources. The Alberta Sand and Gravel Association has expressed support for the levy, describing it as a measure that promotes the aggregate industry while also generating revenue for municipalities where these operations occur. Additionally, municipalities bordering Kneehill County have already implemented similar levies. As a result, eligible aggregate operators may already be familiar with this levy structure, which could support a smoother implementation process. Administration recommends full implementation in 2026 to provide private aggregate operators with sufficient time to incorporate any necessary reporting structures and ensure a clear understanding of requirements. Page 64 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. 2023 CAP Levy Data for Surrounding Municipalities Municipality CAP Levy Rate Revenues ($) Length of all Open Roads Maintained (km) *In 2023, Wheatland County increased its CAP Levy rate from $0.30/tonne to $0.40/tonne. **In 2022, Starland County increased the CAP Levy rate from $0.25/tonne to $0.40/tonne These changes occurred to align with other municipalities around the province. The remaining municipal rates have remained the same since 2023. 2. Reporting Compliance from Surrounding Municipalities As directed by Council, Administration contacted surrounding municipalities implementing the CAP Levy bylaw to assess compliance. Among the municipalities that provided feedback, over 80% reported full compliance, with all private aggregate operators meeting the required reporting standards. These municipalities emphasize d that “payment of the CAP Levy is mandatory in accordance with the bylaw”. The remaining 20% indicated instances of non-reporting among some private aggregate operators, despite the mandatory requirement. The primary reasons cited for non-compliance were:  Existing contracts with other municipalities  No reported usage, which may indicate a potential compliance issue Municipalities have the authority to enforce the bylaw, and enforcement measures have effectively addressed non-compliance. 3. The CAP Levy funds community initiatives based on the revenue generated. To note, the revenue generated from the levy is intended to serve as supplemental funding, not a primary funding source. It can be applied to support reserves, such as gravel reserves, and various projects. However, projects will not be dependent on the levy to proceed. Kneehill County will allocate CAP Levy funds to the gravel reserve. In neighboring municipalities, some have used the funds for infrastructure projects, road maintenance, and improvements, including programs such as calcium chloride dust abatement. Others have applied the levy revenue to cover the operating costs of transportation services and support the gravel program. Additionally, some municipalities have used the funds to contribute to various community projects and Page 65 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 services. For example, the levy in one municipality was designated to enhance public safety through policing efforts, support the development and maintenance of parks and recreational spaces, and improve access to education and public transportation since its implementation. 4. Major Roadways near Eligible Aggregate Pits. The relevant road information pertaining to the eligible aggregate pits is presented below. Of note, Administration cannot portray where future aggregate pits may be located at this time, and they could potentially be situated near other municipal roads and provincial highways. Type of Privately- Owned Pit Location Nearby Municipal Roads Nearby Provincial Highways 1 2 3 4 5 Page 66 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 5. Reporting Process Eligible pit operators must submit the reporting form quarterly. The first section of the form requires the operator's contact information. Following that, operators need to provide data regarding their operations. Most of the information needed for the report, such as the total aggregate tonnes shipped from pits durin g the quarter, should be readily available. The form outlines exemptions from the CAP Levy. These exemptions include shipments from pits owned or leased by the Crown or a municipality, as well as shipments used for the construction, repair, or maintenance of access roads to the pit. The calculation of exemptions will be a new process for operators starting with the implementation of this form. Once operators calculate their exempted shipments, they must subtract that amount from the total aggregate tonnes shipped in the quarter. The remaining total should then be multiplied by the CAP levy rate to determine the amount owed. This amount must be sent payable to Kneehill County. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The financial impact of passing this bylaw will result in increased revenue for Kneehill County from the CAP Levy funds. Regarding staffing, the administrative tasks required to implement the collection process will be incorporated into existing work plans. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: Cap Levy Bylaw, Cap Levy Form, Pit Location Map, Cap Levy Regulation COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council approve Third Reading of Bylaw 1911, that being the bylaw to authorize the implementation of a Community Aggregate Payment Levy. 2. That Council defeat Bylaw 1911, that being the bylaw to authorize the implementation of a Community Aggregate Payment Levy. 3. That Council request more information prior to proceeding with Third Reading. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 4. That Council approve Third Reading of Bylaw #1911, that being the bylaw to authorize the implementation of a Community Aggregate Payment Levy. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Following the approval of Bylaw 1911, staff will reach out directly to the private aggregate operators affected. This communication will outline the bylaw's details, explain what compliance involves, and clarify the reporting expectations for the private operators. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 67 of 177 BYLAW NO 1911 COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY BYLAW A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF A COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY ON LANDS WITHIN KNEEHILL COUNTY PROPOSED FOR AGGREGATE MINING DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the Municipal Government Act, Part 10, Division 7. 1, authorizes the Council of Kneehill County to pass a community aggregate payment levy bylaw to impose a levy in respect of all sand and gravel businesses operating within the municipality to raise revenue to be used toward the payment of infrastructure and other costs in the municipality; and AND WHEREAS the Community Aggregate Payment Levy Regulation, Alberta Regulation 263/2005 made pursuant to Section 409.3 of the Municipal Government Act, applies to all municipalities that have passed a community aggregate payment levy bylaw; AND WHEREAS the revenue raised through the Levy shall be used in accordance with Section 409.1(2) of the Municipal Government Act, which mandates that the Levy shall be used to raise revenue for the payment of infrastructure, maintenance of infrastructure and other costs within the municipality AND WHEREAS the Council of Kneehill County has determined that it is in the best interest of Kneehill County to pass a community aggregate payment levy bylaw; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, duly assembled, enacts as follows: PART ONE INTRODUCTION 1. This Bylaw shall be known as the “Community Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw” 2. DEFINITIONS - In this bylaw the following words and phrases mean: (a) “Aggregate” means gravel and sand, individually or in combination ; (b) “Council” means the Council of Kneehill County; (c) “County” means Kneehill County; (d) “Crown” means the Crown in right of Alberta or Canada; (e) “Development” means “development” as defined in the Municipal Government Act; Page 68 of 177 2 7 (f) “Lands” means the private titled lands in accordance with the Land Titles Act, as amended; (g) “Levy” means Community Aggregate Payment Levy imposed pursuant to this Bylaw under the authority of the Municipal Government Act; (h) “Peace Officer” means a person employed for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw or as established by the Approving Authorities Bylaw of Kneehill County. (i) “Pit” means a location where Aggregate can be, is, or has been, extracted from its naturally occurring location. (j) “Sand and gravel operator” means a person duly engaged in extracting sand and gravel for shipment. (k) “Shipment” means a quantity of sand and gravel duly hauled from the pit from which it was extracted. (l) “Tonnage Roll” means a report in which an Operator is required to record the tonnage of Aggregate removed. PART TWO OPERATOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 3. The Levy shall be imposed on and paid by the person who operates the Aggregate operations on Lands within Kneehill County. 4. All sand and gravel operators in the County shall report their shipments, in tonnes, from each individual pit within the boundaries of the County. Quarterly reports must be provided to the County within thirty (30) days after March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each calendar year. 5. All Operators shall report the Aggregate Shipments from each Pit on an Aggregate Tonnage Roll. The form of Tonnage Roll to be used by Operators will be provided by Kneehill County. 6. Where a sand and gravel operator is unable to provide a measurement of weight for the amount of sand and gravel in a shipment, the operator must use the following conversion rates to report shipments in tonnes: (i) 1 cubic metre = 1.365 tonnes, for sand; and (ii) 1 cubic metre = 1.632 tonnes, for gravel (iii) where 1 cubic metre = 1.308 cubic yards PART THREE LEVY NOTICES AND PAYMENTS 7. The County shall send out community aggregate payment levy notices, in the form of an accounts receivable invoice, within forty-five (45) days of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 in each calendar year setting out the amount of the Levy, based upon the Aggregate Tonnage Roll submitted, payable by the Operator. 8. A levy notice is deemed to have been received 7 days after it is sent. 9. The amount owing to the County by an Operator as shown on the Levy notice sent to the Operator shall be paid by the Operator within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of the Levy notice. Page 69 of 177 3 7 10. All Operators shall provide the County with written notice of a mailing address to which all notices under this Bylaw and Division 7.1 of Part 10 of the Municipal Government Act may be sent. 11. The uniform Levy Rate for all Shipments of Aggregate from a Pit within the County shall be $0.30 per tonne of Aggregate. 12. The amount of the Levy for each quarterly period to be invoiced to an Operator shall be determined by multiplying the number of tonnes of Aggregate for each quarter of the year, as shown on the Tonnage Roll provided to the County, by the uniform Levy Rate. 13. If the operator of an Aggregate Pit is in default of fulfilling the intention of the Bylaw the County may, on the notice of the default, carry out necessary actions to rectify the default and charge the cost of expense thereof to the operator of the Aggregate Mine. 14. The interest earned upon funds collected by the Levy shall be retained by the County. 15. There shall be no refunds on collected Levies. PART FOUR AGGREGATE SHIPPED TONNAGE ROLL 16. The County shall record the tonnage of aggregate in an aggregate operator’s shipment on an aggregate shipped tonnage toll based on the tonnage in an operator’s shipment as reported by the operator. PART FIVE EXEMPTIONS FROM LEVY 17. No levy may be imposed on the following classes of shipments of sand and gravel: (1) A shipment from a pit owned or leased by the Crown for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of the Crown. (2) A shipment from a pit owned or leased by a municipality for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of a municipality. (3) A shipment from a pit owned or leased by the Crown or a municipality for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of the Crown or a municipality. 18. No levy may be imposed on shipments of sand and gravel that are subject to another tax, levy or payment that is established by and payable to a municipality. 19. No levy may be imposed on shipments of sand and gravel that are required pursuant to a road use agreement or a development agreement for construction, repair or maintenan ce of roads identified in the agreement, that is necessary to provide access to the pit from which the sand and gravel is extracted. 20. An Operator shall report all Shipments of Aggregate as provided for in this Bylaw even though one or more of such Shipments may be exempt under this Bylaw from the Levy. PART SIX PERSON LIABLE TO PAY LEVY Page 70 of 177 4 7 21. A person who purchases a sand and gravel business or in any other manner becomes liable to be shown on the sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll as liable to pay a levy must give the County written notice of a mailing address to which notices under Division 7. 1 of Part 10 of the Municipal Government Act may be sent. PART SEVEN LATE REPORTING SURCHARGE 22. In addition to any other remedy under this Bylaw, if a sand and gravel op erator fails to report their shipments in the timeframe set out in this Bylaw, the County may impose a late reporting surcharge, in addition to the principal amount owing under the levy notice as set out in Schedule "A". 23. The County shall send out the levy notice within thirty days of receipt of the sand and gravel operator' s late report setting out the levy payable by the sand and gravel operator, including any late reporting surcharge imposed. 24. The amount shown on the levy notice shall be paid to the County within thirty days of the date on the notice. 25. At the request of a sand and gravel operator, the County' s Chief Administrative Officer or delegate may, in their sole discretion, waive, cancel or adjust a late reportin g surcharge if it is fair and equitable to do so. This decision is not appealable. PART EIGHT LATE PAYMENT PENALTY 26. Where the levy imposed under the levy notice or the amended levy notice is not paid within thirty days of the date on the notice, the County may impose a late payment penalty in addition to the principal amount owing under the specific community aggregate payment levy notice, as set out at Schedule "A", as amended by resolution of Council from time to time. 27. At the request of a sand and gravel operator, Council may, in their sole discretion, cancel, reduce, refund or defer a late payment penalty in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. This decision is not appealable. PART NINE ENFORCEMENT 28. Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this Bylaw shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine as set out in Schedule “B”, as amended by resolution of Council from time to time. 29. Any Sand and Gravel Operator that fails to comply with the requirement of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable, upon summary conviction, to affine as set out in Schedule “B” of this bylaw. 30. A peace officer is authorized and empowered to issue a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act to any person who the peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw 31. Where a Violation Ticket has been issued to an Aggregate Operator under this bylaw, the Operator may enter a plea of guilt by making a voluntary payment in the amount shown on the Page 71 of 177 5 7 ticket to a Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date indicated on the violation ticket, the specified Penalty as set out in the violation ticket and the recording of the payment by the Clerk of the Court constitutes acceptance of the guilty plea and also constitutes a conviction. PART TEN INSPECTION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS 32. The Peace Officer must display or produce identification on request, and will attempt to contact the owner or occupant prior to entry. 33. For the purposes of determining compliance with this Bylaw, a designated officer of the County may, after providing reasonable notice to the sand and gravel operator, enter on the lands where the pit is located including any structures, at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting the sand and gravel operations, including any shipments. 34. During an inspection under this part, or at any other time, a designated officer of the County may request the sand and gravel operator to produce any and all records relating to shipments of sand and gravel from the sand and operator's operations so that the County may determine whether the operator is or has been in compliance with the Bylaw. A request may be made verbally during an inspection under number 31 or at any other time in writing. 35. If following an inspection, or a review of the shipment records provided by the sand and gravel operator, or both, it is discovered that there is an error, omission , or incorrect description with respect to any of the information shown on a sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll, the County may correct the sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll, and, if applicable, issue an amended levy notice to account for the difference between actual shipments during the reporting period and the shipments initially reported by the sand and gravel operator. 36. The amount shown on the amended levy notice shall be paid to the County within thirty days of the date of on the amended levy notice. 37. Sand and gravel operators must maintain all records relating to shipments of sand and gravel from the sand and operator's operations for at least five years. PART ELEVEN MISCELLANEOUS 38. Aggregate Operators who have paid the Community Aggregate Payment Levy and are members of the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association may request the installation of signage to promote or notify the public about a specific project or improvement funded by the levy. All costs associated with the signage, including installation, will be the responsibility of the Aggregate Operators. Kneehill County Administration must approve all signage before installation can proceed. PART TWELVE SEVERABILITY 39. Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provision of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable. PART THIRTEEN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 72 of 177 6 7 40. This bylaw comes into effect upon third (3rd) reading of this bylaw. READ a first time on this READ a second time on this. UNANMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the READ a third time and final time of this. Page 73 of 177 7 7 SCHEDULE “A” LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGE A late reporting surcharge of $100.00 may be added to any levy issued to a sand and gravel operator who fails to report their shipments in accordance with part 2 of the Bylaw. LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to the current levy that remains unpaid after thirty (30) calendar days following the end of the reporting period. A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to any levy that remains unpaid on the anniversary of the due date specified in part 3.0. SCHEDULE “B” FINES Penalties Part Failure to report shipments $1000 9 – Enforcement Second or subsequent offence within a Twelve (12) month period $2000 9 – Enforcement Page 74 of 177 Sand and Gravel Shipments Quarterly Report The report (including zero reports) must be received by Kneehill County within thirty (30) days from the last day of the reporting period. A separate report must be submitted for each pit from which an operator has shipped Aggregate during the reporting period. Name of Operator Mailing Address of Operator Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Number Type of Pit Location of Sand/Gravel Pit Reporting Period Name of Owner of Parcel where Pit is Located (if different from operator) Mailing Address of Owner of Parcel Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Total sand and gravel shipped from this pit in the reporting period (tonnes) Shipments exempted from Community Aggregate Payment Levy E1) Total sand and gravel that you shipped from this pit, pursuant to a road haul agreement, for the construction, repair or maintenance of access roads to the pit (tonnes) Please complete sections E2 to E4 only if this pit is owned or leased by the Crown or a municipality: Page 75 of 177 E2) Total sand and gravel shipped from this pit for Government of Alberta projects in the reporting period (tonnes) Provincial Project: _______________________________ E3) Total sand and gravel shipped from this pit to a project being completed by or for Kneehill County projects in the reporting period (tonnes) E4) Total sand and gravel shipped from this pit to projects being completed by or for other municipalities (excluding Kneehill County) in the reporting period (tonnes) TOTAL B = TOTAL A minus TOTAL B = TOTAL C Total Aggregate Levy Payable [Total C (taxable tonnes) * $0.30] = TOTAL PAYABLE The weight of sand and gravel in individual shipments may be estimated if weigh scales are unavailable. The conversion rates to be used in estimating the tonnage are as follows: 1 cubic metre = 1.365 tonnes, for sand 1 cubic metre = 1.632 tonnes, for gravel where 1 cubic metre = 1.308 cubic yard Page 76 of 177 SCHEDULE “A” LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGE A late reporting surcharge of $100.00 may be added to any levy issued to a sand and gravel operator who fails to report their shipments in accordance with part 2 of the Bylaw. LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to the current levy that remains unpaid after thirty (30) calendar days following the end of the reporting period. A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to any levy that remains unpaid on the anniversary of the due date specified in part 3.0. SCHEDULE “B” FINES Penalties Part Failure to report shipments $1000 9 – Enforcement Second or subsequent offence within a Twelve (12) month period $2000 9 – Enforcement Page 77 of 177 Page 78 of 177 © Published by Alberta King’s Printer Alberta King’s Printer Suite 700, Park Plaza 10611 - 98 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2P7 Phone: 780-427-4952 E-mail: kings-printer@gov.ab.ca Shop on-line at kings-printer.alberta.ca Province of Alberta Office Consolidation Alberta Regulation 263/2005 With amendments up to and including Alberta Regulation 205/2022 Current as of October 7, 2022 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY REGULATION Page 79 of 177 Copyright and Permission Statement The Government of Alberta, through the Alberta King’s Printer, holds copyright for all Alberta legislation. 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Page 80 of 177 (Consolidated up to 205/2022) ALBERTA REGULATION 263/2005 Municipal Government Act COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY REGULATION Table of Contents 1 Definitions 2 General application of Regulation 3 Community aggregate payment levy bylaw 4 Amount of levy 5 Levy rate 6 Exemptions from levy 7 Person liable to pay levy 8 Application of Act 9 Effective date of community aggregate payment levy bylaw 10 Expiry 11 Coming into force Definitions 1 In this Regulation, (a) “Act” means the Municipal Government Act; (b) “Crown” means the Crown in right of Alberta or Canada; (c) “levy” means community aggregate payment levy; (d) “sand and gravel operator” means a person engaged in extracting sand and gravel for shipment; (e) “shipment” means a quantity of sand and gravel hauled from the pit from which it was extracted. General application of Regulation 2 This Regulation applies to all municipalities that have passed a community aggregate payment levy bylaw. Community aggregate payment levy bylaw 3(1) A community aggregate payment levy bylaw must Page 81 of 177 Section 4 AR 263/2005 COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY REGULATION 2 (a) state when sand and gravel operators must report shipments, in tonnes, (b) state the date or dates on which the municipality will send out levy notices, and the date by which the levy is payable, (c) require the tonnage of sand and gravel in an operator’s shipment to be recorded on a sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll, (d) specify that the shipped tonnage roll is based on the tonnage of sand and gravel in an operator’s shipment, as reported by the operator, (e) set the uniform levy rate to be applied throughout the municipality, subject to the maximum levy rate, and (f) set the uniform conversion rate of (i) 1 cubic metre = 1.365 tonnes, for sand, and (ii) 1 cubic metre = 1.632 tonnes, for gravel where 1 cubic metre is equal to 1.308 cubic yards. (2) Where a sand and gravel operator is unable to provide a measurement of weight for the amount of sand and gravel in a shipment, the operator must use the conversion rates set out under subsection (1)(f) to record shipments, in tonnes, for the purposes of reporting under subsection (1)(d). (3) A community aggregate payment levy bylaw may require that the community aggregate payment levy be paid monthly or by quarterly payments in the year in which a shipment occurs. Amount of levy 4 The amount of levy to be imposed in respect of a sand and gravel operator is calculated by multiplying the number of tonnes of sand and gravel recorded on the sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll referred to in section 3(1)(c) for that operator by the levy rate. Levy rate 5(1) The levy rate is set by the municipality and is subject to the maximum levy rate established under subsection (2). (2) Effective January 1, 2018, the maximum levy rate is $0.40 per tonne of sand and gravel. Page 82 of 177 Section 6 AR 263/2005 COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY REGULATION 3 (3) A municipality must set a uniform levy rate to be applied throughout the municipality. AR 263/2005 s5;196/2017 Exemptions from levy 6(1) No levy may be imposed on the following classes of shipments of sand and gravel: (a) a shipment from a pit owned or leased by the Crown for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of the Crown; (b) a shipment from a pit owned or leased by a municipality for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of a municipality; (c) a shipment from a pit owned or leased by the Crown or a municipality for a use or project that is being undertaken by or on behalf of the Crown or a municipality. (2) No levy may be imposed on shipments of sand and gravel that are subject to another tax, levy or payment that is established by and payable to a municipality. (3) No levy may be imposed on shipments of sand and gravel that are required pursuant to a road haul agreement or a development agreement for construction, repair or maintenance of roads identified in the agreement, that is necessary to provide access to the pit from which the sand and gravel is extracted. Person liable to pay levy 7 For the purposes of section 409.2 of the Act, a person who purchases a sand and gravel business or in any other manner becomes liable to be shown on the sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll as liable to pay a levy must give the municipality written notice of a mailing address to which notices under Division 7.1 of Part 10 of the Act may be sent. Application of Act 8 Except as modified by this Regulation, Parts 10 to 12 of the Act apply in respect of a community aggregate payment levy and a community aggregate payment levy bylaw, and for that purpose a reference in those Parts (a) to a tax includes a community aggregate payment levy, (b) to a tax bylaw or a tax rate bylaw includes a community aggregate payment levy bylaw, and Page 83 of 177 Section 9 AR 263/2005 COMMUNITY AGGREGATE PAYMENT LEVY REGULATION 4 (c) to a tax roll includes a sand and gravel shipped tonnage roll. Effective date of community aggregate payment levy bylaw 9 A community aggregate payment levy bylaw has no effect before January 1, 2006. Expiry 10 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on December 31, 2024. AR 263/2005 s10;187/2010;175/2015;196/2017;205/2022 Coming into force 11 This Regulation comes into force on January 1, 2006. Page 84 of 177 Page 85 of 177 Printed on Recycled Paper *9780779832989* Page 86 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Linden and District Agricultural Society – Water Truck Request Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Mike Conkin, Project Supervisor Presented By: Mike Conkin, Project Supervisor STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ 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 The Linden and District Agricultural Society has requested the use of the Kneehill County water truck on June 7th to water the lawnmower racetrack to mitigate dust and provide a safer and more enjoyable event for the spectators and racers. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Kneehill County has provided equipment and manpower for Linden and District Agricultural Society previously in 2024 for the lawnmower races. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: This request will require the use of one of the Kneehill County water trucks, water and an operator to operate the truck. The estimated cost of this request is $1208 and can be funded from the operating budget. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Linden AG Society 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 to the motion. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Page 87 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 That Council approve the use of a Kneehill County water truck and operator for the Linden Sports Day. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: If Council approves the request, staff will contact the Linden and District Agriculture Society and coordinate the use of the equipment. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 88 of 177 Page 89 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Bylaw 1917 Redesignation – Agriculture to Light Industrial Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #1829 and Land Use Bylaw #1808 BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL Paget Holdings Inc. is the current landowner of SE 30-34-23 W4, and they have granted Corse Energy Corp., the authority (Agent) to apply to increase the total generating capacity of the power plant from 4.95 megawatt to 9.5 megawatt. The additional electricity generated will be directed to the on-site cryptocurrency mining/data center, which will be the subject of this municipal application. Corse Energy Corp. has received approval from the AUC to increase to a 9.5-megawatt facility. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), applications for the redesignation of land require a public hearing before the bylaw creating the new district can be adopted. The first reading of this proposed bylaw was given on April 8, 2025. This is the mechanism for getting an application into the queue. All information and questions regarding the application were brought forward to the public hearing held on May 13, 2025. As per the MGA, Council must hear any person or group of persons who claim to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any landowner who feels they will be impacted by a proposed development, either positively or negatively, has the opportunity to come and speak about the matter directly at the public hearing. Affected parties could also submit their comments in writing. There were no letters of concern submitted. As Council reviews and discusses the content of the public hearing, it can approve, amend, or defeat the proposed bylaw. The public hearing process is a legislated process. Participating in the public hearing is the legislated method to provide comments to Council for consideration for applicants wanting to redesignate their lands. Once a public hearing is closed, no additional information should be considered in the decision- making process. Redesignations are about the proposed use. A redesignation establishes a land use district and is not a development permit. The redesignation focuses on overall site suitability and not specific development conditions. The proposed site is approximately one mile north of the Hamlet of Huxley. It is accessed via Highway 21 and TWP 344. The applicants will place five generators, which will connect to ten data center containers Page 90 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 (the containers will be stacked in groups of two). This lease will be within the existing Corse Energy Corp footprint. The entire workspace is within the SE 30-34-23 W4. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The redesignation represents no financial implications to the operating budget at this time. There are no additional staffing implications related to this application. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: Bylaw 1917 Application Letter of Intent Light Industrial District COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council move Second Reading of proposed Bylaw 1917 for the purpose of Amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating 1,473m2 on a portion of SE 30-34-23 W4 from Agriculture District to Light Industrial District. 2. That Council consider additional readings for proposed Bylaw 1917. 3. Council defers additional readings to another Council meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. That Council move Second Reading of proposed Bylaw 1917 for the purpose of Amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating 1,473m2 on a portion of SE 30-34-23 W4 from Agriculture District to Light Industrial District. 2. That Council considers additional readings for proposed Bylaw 1917. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will ensure that the applicant is aware of the outcome of this decision. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 91 of 177 Page 92 of 177 Page 93 of 177 Corse Energy Corp. February 19, 2025 Subject: Kneehill County – Land Redesignation Notification Corse Energy Corp. Huxley Power Plant - SE 30-034-23W4M Letter of Intent Corse Energy Corp. (“Corse”) is proposing to construct and operate the Huxley Power Plant (the “Power Plant”), a 9.5 MW thermal power plant located at legal subdivision 01-30-034-23 W4M within Kneehill County. The Power Plant will be located within the existing developed footprint of the Huxley Sweet Gas Processing Plant (the “Gas Plant”). Generated power will be utilized on-site and exported to the grid. The Power Plant and Gas Plant will continue to be operated in accordance with safe industry practices and in compliance with Provincial regulatory requirements. Both traffic and noise are not anticipated to increase from current levels once operation has commenced. Corse will comply with all requirements related to noise impacts. Additionally, no odors are expected to occur as a result of the proposed activity. To meet Kneehill County requirements, the land in which the Power Plant is situated must be redesignated from “Agricultural” to “Light Industrial.” An application for this redesignation has been submitted to Kneehill County for the proposed change. This notification is being provided to you as a requirement of Kneehill County’s redesignation process, and in alignment with Corse’s continued efforts towards full transparency and accountability. In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held to allow you to voice any concerns regarding the proposed land redesignation. Notice of the Public Hearing will be advertised in the local newspaper. The following documentation has been attached for your information: 1. Attachment A – Site Plan showing the location of equipment 2. Attachment B – The Land Use Bylaw which provides details on the Light Industrial District 3. Attachment C – Fact Sheet - Redesignation Process 4. Attachment D – Fact Sheet - Public Hearing Process Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Original Signed Steven Albertsen President Corse Energy Corp. Page 94 of 177 BYLAW NO. 1917 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 2563.5 square meters of SE 30-34-23 W4 shown in the sketch below will be redesignated from A – Agriculture District to LI- Light Industrial District. Page 95 of 177 2 2 2. EFFECTIVE DATE (1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading. READ a first time on this 8th day of April, 2025. Public Hearing Date on this 13th day of May 2025. READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2025. READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2025. Page 96 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 118 102. 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.) LI L I G H T I N D U S T R I A L D I S T R I C T Page 97 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 119 (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. Page 98 of 177 Land Use Bylaw 1808 120 (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.   Page 99 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2025 ASB Inspector Appointments Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks and Ag Services Presented By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks and Ag Services STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, Soil Conservation Act Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Policy 1-28: Weed Control – Weed Inspection & Enforcement BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL Under the following Provincial Acts, Kneehill Council must appoint inspectors to fulfil the duties of and enact the legislation. Weed Control Act: Municipal Inspectors 7(1) A local authority shall appoint inspectors to enforce and monitor compliance with this Act within the municipality. Agricultural Pest Act Inspectors 9(1) Inspectors may be appointed by a local authority or by the Minister to carry out this Act and the regulations. Soil Conservation Act Municipal officers 15 (1) The local authority of a rural municipality (a) shall appoint at least one soil conservation officer for that Municipality DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: To meet this requirement, Kneehill County has hired the following individuals for the specified roles:  Full Time Transportation and Ag Operator- Steven Ross  Seasonal Spray Truck Operators- Alan Drotos and Kyle Painter  Seasonal Vegetation Management Technicians- Kelsey Ratzlaff and Russel Olsen FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Staffing and budget have already been approved through the 2025 budget. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Page 100 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS: None COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council appoints for the term of their employment with Kneehill County Steven Ross, Alan Drotos, Kyle Painter, Kelsey Ratzlaff and Russel Olsen as Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers for Kneehill County under the Alberta Weed Control, Agricultural Pest, and Soil Conservation Acts. 2. That Council requests additional information. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council appoints for the term of their employment with Kneehill County Steven Ross, Alan Drotos, Kyle Painter, Kelsey Ratzlaff and Russel Olsen as Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers for Kneehill County under the Alberta Weed Control, Agricultural Pest, and Soil Conservatio n Acts. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: None APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 101 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Horseshoe Canyon Merchandise Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks & Ag Services Jeffery Guidolin, Parks Supervisor Presented By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks & Ag Services STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- N/A Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL In 2022 Council motioned to pilot a promotional merchandise program for Horseshoe Canyon which has been ongoing since. This program supports strategy 9.2 of the Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan as adopted in 2024, to “Enhance brand recognition by utilizing an approved brand and logo and implement for wayfinding and promotion in advertising and merchandise”. This program purchases items to offer wholesale to retailers to promote Horseshoe Canyon and Kneehill County to the public as a destination site, utilizing quality items branded with the approved Horseshoe Canyon logo and graphic s. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The promotional items that have been utilized so far include T-shirts with the logo, stickers, iron-on patches, hats, and keychains with the graphic design. Promotional items have been determined each year through collaboration and conversation with internal and external partners. In 2024, no products were purchased as the retailers’ existing stock was still sufficient for the season. The County expenses and revenue from the merchandise wholesale program are detailed below. Horseshoe Canyon Wholesale Merchandise 2022 2023 2024 Item wholesale and retail pricing is based on purchase cost and comparable product prices, allowing both the municipality and retailer to achieve a reasonable return on the products while keeping costs attractive for consumers. The program's objective has been understood as promoting Horseshoe Canyon and Kneehill County rather than focusing solely on revenue. By providing items wholesale to local businesses, this program allows local promotion benefits, limiting the County’s investment. For 2025, Administration has allocated $3,000 in the operational budget for Horseshoe Canyon to continue the wholesale program, to be fully recovered along with a modest profit, primarily aimed at local promotion. Page 102 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 The current items being considered for 2025 include the following items with the graphic image and various colours from the Horseshoe Canyon brand identity: T-Shirts in various sizes and colours Ball Hats Folding Outdoor hats Page 103 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Cooling towels Water bottles The final order make-up and quantities of merchandise will be determined through collaboration with partners. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Up to $3000 in expenses to be recovered with a minimum of cost-plus revenue, as determined by the items and amounts ordered by retail partners. Internal staff efforts for this program include researching, purchasing and setting prices for products, presenting to Council, collaborating with retailers, and financial administration time for accounts payable and receivable as products are purchased and sold. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: None COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Permanently establish the merchandise wholesale program as part of the marketing strategies and service level for Horseshoe Canyon to be approved annually through the budgetary process . 2. Discontinue the pilot program. 3. Request additional information. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Page 104 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 That Council permanently established the merchandise wholesale program as part of the marketing strategies and service level for Horseshoe Canyon to be approved annually through the budget process. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: As determined by Council motion APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 105 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2025 Property Tax Bylaw 1921 Meeting Date: Monday, May 27, 2024 Prepared By: Rajeana Nyman, Property Tax Administrator Presented By: Rajeana Nyman, Property Tax Administrator STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act - Property Tax Bylaw Section 353 (1) Each council must pass a property tax bylaw annually. (2) The property tax bylaw authorizes the council to impose a tax in respect of property in the municipality to raise revenue to be used toward the payment of (a) the expenditures and transfers set out in the budget of the municipality, and (b) the requisitions. (3) The tax must not be imposed in respect of property (a) that is exempt under section 351, 361, 362 or 364, or (b) that is exempt under section 363, unless the bylaw passed under that section makes the property taxable. RSA 2000 cM-26 s353;2024 c19 s12 Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Special Tax Levy - Trochu Recreation Levy comes forward in a separate Bylaw 1914 Local Improvement Bylaw’s Sunnyslope Bylaw 1627, 2011-2025 Kirkpatrick Bylaw 1620, 2011 - 2025 Selkirk Water Bylaw 1626, 2011 – 2025 Sunnyslope Bylaw 1643, 2012-2026 (8) BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL Property Tax Bylaw 1913 received the first reading on April 8 and the second and third readings on April 22. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: During the final checks and balances, an error was identified in the assessment amount used to calculate the Kneehill Housing Corporation’s mill rate. Page 106 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 The correct assessment amount is $2,501,901,720, resulting in a mill rate of 0.000124760. As a result, Property Tax Bylaw 1913 will need to be repealed, and Property Tax Bylaw 1921 passed to reflect the corrected Kneehill Housing assessment and mill rate amounts, allowing for the issuance and mailing of the combined assessment/taxation notices by June 1 . FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: There are no additional financial or staffing implications related to this report. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: 2025 Property Tax Bylaw 1921 COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council gives first and second reading to Bylaw 1921 as presented, and grants unanimous consent to proceed with third reading. 2. That Council requests additional information. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. That Council gives first reading to Bylaw 1921 as presented. 2. That Council gives second reading to Bylaw 1921. 3. That Council grants unanimous consent to proceed with third reading of Bylaw 1921. 4. That Council gives third reading to Bylaw 1921 as presented. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will distribute tax notices in alignment with Bylaw 1921. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 107 of 177 BYLAW NO 1921 2025 PROPERTY TAX BYLAW A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AUTHORIZE THE RATES OF TAXATION TO BE LEVIED AGAINST ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN KNEEHILL COUNTY FOR THE 2025 TAXATION YEAR. WHEREAS, Kneehill County has prepared and adopted detailed estimates of municipal revenue, expenses and expenditures as required, at the Council meeting held on December 10, 2024; and WHEREAS the estimated municipal revenues from all sources other than property taxation total $4,417,540; and WHEREAS the estimated municipal expenses set out in the annual budget for Kneehill County in 2025 total $32,127,835 and the balance of $27,710,295 is to be raised by general municipal property taxation; and WHEREAS the estimated amount required for current and future financial plans to be raised by municipal taxation is $9,280,648, which is included in the total expenditures for 2025; and WHEREAS the County prepares an additional Bylaw for Special Tax Rates as per Division 5 of the Municipal Government Act, being the 2025 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax Bylaw #1914; THEREFORE, the total amount to be raised by general municipal taxation is $27,710,295. WHEREAS, the requisitions are: Alberta School Fund Requisition Residential and Farmland 2,234,421.16 Non-Residential 4,034,250.70 Over/(Under) Levy 40,447.92 Designated Industrial Property 104,112.68 Seniors Foundation All assessment 311,682.17 Over/(Under) Levy 488.10 312,170.27 6,309,119.78 Page 108 of 177 2 3 WHEREAS, the assessed value of all property in Kneehill County as shown on the assessment roll is: General Municipal Residential 752,994,850 Farmland 151,625,750 Commercial 67,764,540 Federal Grants in Lieu of Taxes 259,020 Provincial Grants in Lieu of Taxes 68,560 Non Designated Industrial Property 44,245,680 Designated Industrial Property 380,740,420 Linear Property 1,104,461,920 2,502,160,740 NOW THEREFORE under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, Kneehill County Council enac ts as follows: 1. That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to levy the following rates of tax ation on the assessed value of all property as shown on the assessment roll of Kneehill County: 2. That the minimum amount payable per parcel as property tax for general municipal purposes shall be $175. Page 109 of 177 3 3 3. The total Tax Rate for each Assessment Category is as follows: 4. This bylaw comes into force at the beginning of the day that it is passed unless otherwise provided for in the MGA or another enactment or in the bylaw. This bylaw is passed when it receives third reading, and it is signed in accordance with S.213 of the MGA. 5. This Bylaw replaces and repeals Bylaw #1913 READ a first time on this 27th day of May, 2025 READ a second time on this 27th day of May, 2025 UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the 27th day of May, 2025 READ a third time and final time of this 27th day of May, 2025 Page 110 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Temporary Approval of EFT for Accounts Payable Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Ashley Olson, Financial Controller Presented By: Ashley Olson, Financial Controller STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- N/A Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- 16.9 Signing Authorization BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL The County currently processes the vast majority of accounts payable payments by cheque, which are sent through regular mail. A small number of exceptions exist, including pre-authorized withdrawals for utility payments and Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) for payroll. In anticipation of a potential postal disruption (e.g. postal strike or other significant interruption to the mail service), Administration is requesting temporary approva l to issue accounts payable payments via EFT to ensure timely payments. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: During the previous postal disruption, the County explored various alternatives for accounts payable payments, including holding payments until service resumed, couriering cheques, using County staff to deliver cheques, and arranging vendor pickups. These approaches still resulted in delayed payments, overdue accounts, and numerous cheques being reissued. EFTs offer a more reliable and timely payment option. The County has received numerous requests to move to EFTs, reflecting a broader trend away from cheques. Approving temporary EFT use during a disruption would reduce the risk of late or lost payments and lessen administrative workload related to inquiries and cheque reissuance. With the County’s internal controls for EFTs still being refined, safeguards are in place to support interim use. These include limiting who can update vendor information, maintaining documentation, and requiring dual electronic authorization from designated staff before payments are processed in the EFT system. Extra scrutiny will be applied during this period, but overall staff time is expected to be saved. Page 111 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Policy 16.9 does not explicitly address EFTs for accounts payable. Therefore, Council approval is required to authorize this temporary EFT process during postal disruptions. For EFT payments over $50,000, a payment register will be provided to the Reeve for review following payment. A permanent update to the County’s policy to formally incorporate EFTs is under development and will be presented to Council at a future date. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Temporarily issuing EFT payments is not expected to have significant impacts. Reduced postage and cheque stock may result in minor cost savings. While some manual effort will be required to verify and enter banking information and ensure appropriate controls are followed, this is not expected to require additional staffing. Processing EFTs during disruptions is anticipated to reduce administrative time compared to tracking delayed cheques, handling inquiries, and reissuing lost payments. This temporary process will also help identify efficiencies and areas for improvement as payment procedures continue to be reviewed. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: N/A COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Approve temporary EFT use during postal disruptions. 2. Continue with the current cheque and alternative methods. 3. Provide alternative payment direction. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council approves the temporary use of Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) for accounts payable during postal disruptions, and that a payment register of EFTs over $50,000 be provided to the Reeve for review following payment. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: In the event of postal disruption, EFTs will be utilized where applicable instead of cheques. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 112 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Master Rates Bylaw 1920 Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Alberta Municipal Government Act Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL The Municipal Government Act allows Council to pass bylaws regarding municipal services. Kneehill County has consolidated the fees it charges for providing goods and services into a Master Rates Bylaw. Administration has reviewed the rates established in Bylaw 1920 and is proposing the changes summarized below.  Sewage Charges to align with a motion from Council passed at the Sept 24, 2024, meeting.  New types of planning and development, and safety codes fees that the department has seen a noticeable increase in.  New fee for Rural Community Centres Snow Removal that aligns with the Council motion made at the March 25th meeting.  Safety Code rates changed due to below-market comparisons.  Dust Control rates set at the April 22, 2025, meeting.  Kneehill County Map sizes changed from 32 inch to 36 inch.  Campground Firewood rate increase. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed fee changes are outlined in more detail in Attachment “A” of this report. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Most of the proposed fee changes align with Council’s recommendations. Additionally, some planning adjustments may result in a slight revenue increase during the latter half of the 2025 fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Page 113 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS: Attachment “A”- Breakdown of Proposed New Fees and Fee Changes Bylaw 1920 - New Proposed Bylaw Bylaw 1912- Current Master Rates Bylaw COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Provide all three readings to Bylaw 1920. 2. Provide first reading to Bylaw 1920. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council give first reading to Bylaw 1920, that being a bylaw to establish rates, fees and charges for various operations, products, permits and services. That second reading be given to Bylaw 1920. That Council gives unanimous consent for third and final reading to Bylaw 1920. That third reading be given to Bylaw 1920. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Communicate changes to the organization. APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 114 of 177 Attachment “A”- Breakdown of Proposed New Fees and Fee Changes Proposed New Fees Fee Proposed new 2025 Rate Rationale “Planning & Development” Development Permits-Class 1-Minor Development  Office “new” $200.00 There has been a noticeable increase in applications for this category. Development Permits- Class 4- Major Commercial, Industrial and Recreation  Cabins “new” $75.00 There has been a noticeable increase in applications for this category. “Safety Code Fees” Private Sewage Disposal Fees Lagoon “new” $250.00 There has been a noticeable increase in applications for this category. Utilities and Environmental Services Sewage Charges Huxley Septic Tank Clean- Out Program “new” $10.41/month To align with Motion 280/24 passed at the September 24, 2024, Council meeting, which approved offering this service in 2025. Operations Snow Removal Snow Removal with Skid Steer “new” 119.00/per hour To align with motion 85/25 That Council approve the provision of snow plowing services to Rural Community Centres, as requested, at a cost recovery basis. The cost is based off the Alberta Roadbuilders & heavy construction Association rates. Page 115 of 177 Proposed Changes to Existing Fees Fee 2024 Rate Proposed 2025 Rate Rationale Safety Code Fees General Minimum Fee $100.00 $110.00 In going through the RFP process for safety codes, it was evident that Kneehill County’s fees are below market and need to be adjusted to better align with the cost of doing business. (The Planning Department have completed a comparison with Red Deer, Mountain View & Wheatland) They are proposing to increase some of these fees incrementally and will do a more robust review next year. Building Permit Fee New Single-Family Dwellings- Floor Area Sq. Ft. $.40 per sq. ft.- total of main, 2nd and additional floors does not include basement. $.45 per sq. ft.- total of main, 2nd and additional floors does not include basement Building Permit Fee Garage- detached/attached garages $160.00 $175.00 Building Permit Fee Mobile/Manufactured Homes includes Move-on and RTM’s $100.00 $110.00 Building Permit Fee Homes with Basement $100.00 $110.00 Building Permit Fee Basement Development 20¢/ft² - min $95.00 25¢/ft² - min $110 .00 Building Permit Fee Additions 40¢/ft² - min $100.00 45¢/ft² - min $110 .00 Building Permit Fee Renovation 20¢/ft² - min $100.00 25¢/ft² - min $110 .00 Building Permit Fee Decks greater than 2 ft. above grade or 100 ft2 $100.00 flat fee $110.00 flat fee Building Permit Fee Fire Places Wood Burning Stove $100.00 $110.00 Building Permit Fee Non-Ag Building <2500 ft2 $250.00 $300.00 Commercial/Industrial $1 - $1 million project value $5.00 /$1,000 – min $150.00 $5.25$ /$1,000 – min $250.00 Commercial/Industrial Demolition Permit (removed not needed if replacing) $95.00 $110.00 Page 116 of 177 Fee 2024 Rate Proposed 2025 Rate Rationale Safety Code Fees Electrical Plumbing Gas PSDS Permit FEES- Homeowner Fee Schedule “Removed Section” We currently have two fee schedules for Safety Codes. One for the Contractor and one for the Homeowner. We are looking to have one fee schedule. We propose to remove the Homeowner fee schedule and then adjust some of the contractor fees to align a bit closer to some of our neighbouring municipalities. Electrical Permit Fees Mobile Home Connection $80.00 $85.00 In going through the RFP process for safety codes, it was evident that Kneehill County’s fees are below market and need to be adjusted to better align with the cost of doing business. (The Planning Department have completed a comparison with Red Deer, Mountain View & Wheatland) They are proposing to increase some of these fees incrementally and will do a more robust review next year. Electrical Permit Fees Temporary Service $70.00 $85.00 Electrical Permit Fees Annual Electrical Permit (removed and $10.50 SCC levy on each applicatiom) $300.00 $325.00 Plumbing Installations 1-10 changed to 5 fixtures $100.00 $100.00 Fee didn’t change just the amount of fixtures in the description Plumbing Installations Added 6 to 10 Fixtures $150.00 $200.00 Plumbing Installations 11-20 Fixtures $150.00 $200.00 Plumbing Installations 20 + Fixtures $150.00 + $5.00/fixture over 20 $200.00 + $5.00/fixture over 20 Gas Installations BTU Input $10.00 increase in all categories Gas Installations BTU Input Over 1,000,000 Add $6/100,000 BTU over 1,000,000 $175.00 plus $6.00/100,000 Other Gas Installations Man. Home w/o Basement $100.00 $110.00 Propane Tank Set (includes connection) $80.00 $85.00 Temporary $100.00 $110.00 Gas Line (Gas Provider) $80.00 $85.00 Gas Line Retest $75.00 $85.00 Page 117 of 177 Fee 2024 Rate Proposed 2025 Rate Rationale Safety Code Fees Private Sewage Disposal Fees Holding Tank or modification to system $100.00 $150.00 To align cost with the cost of doing business Oilfield Packaged Sewage Treatment Plant $250.00 $300.00 Operations Residential Dust Control Calcium Chloride (2 applications) $10.00 per meter $11.50 per meter To align with motion 136/25 made at the April 22, 2025, Council meeting. Calcium Top Spray (1 application) $5.00 per meter $5.75 per meter Spec Crude $56.00 per meter $51.53 per meter Services to Other Municipalities Dust Control Calcium Chloride $10.00 per meter $11.50 per meter Spec Crude $56.00 per meter $51.53 per meter Administration and Finance Kneehill County Maps Description 32 changed to 36 $15.00 $15.00 Do not print 32 inch anymore it is now 36 inch, and the price will remain the same as the 32 inch copy. Custom Plotter (Scanned) 32 changed to 36 $75.00 $75.00 Do not print 32 inch anymore it is now 36 inch, and the price will remain the same as the 32 inch copy. Parks and Cemeteries Firewood Firewood per bundle $10.00 $15.00 To align with the increase cost of purchasing firewood. Page 118 of 177 BYLAW NO 1920 MASTER RATES BYLAW BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS GOODS, LICENSES, PERMITS AND SERVICES. 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 the authority to pass Bylaws respecting the municipality, including services provided by or on behalf of the Municipality; and 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 the authority to pass Bylaws respecting the municipality, including establishing fees for licenses, permits and approvals that are higher for persons or businesses who do not reside or maintain a place of business in the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council deems it appropriate to establish rates, fees and charges for the various licenses, permits, goods and services, provided by Kneehill County; and NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw shall be cited as the Master Rates Bylaw. 2. The annual rates, fees, and charges for various goods, licenses, permits and services shall be established as per Schedule “A”, attached to and forming part of this Bylaw. 3. Master Rates Bylaw 1912 is hereby repealed 4. That this bylaw shall take effect at third reading. READ a first time on this 27th day of May, 2025. READ a second time on this 27th day of May, 2025. UNANIMOUS consent for third reading was provided on 27th day of May, 2025. READ a third time and final time of this 27th day of May, 2025.. Page 119 of 177 2 18 Schedule ‘A’ Master Rates Most goods and services listed are subject to GST A convenience fee will be applied to all credit card charges in accordance with Policy #16 -17, Acceptable Methods of Payment. Description Fee Land Owners No Fee Others $0.25 each Description Fee Set up fee & first ¼ $50.00 Additional quarters $25.00 Description Fee 24 inch – regular $10.00 each 36 32 inch – regular $15.00 each 36 32 inch – laminated $35.00 each 42 inch – regular $20.00 each 42 inch – laminated $40.00 each 60 inch – regular $30.00 each Map Book $25.00 each Mailing Tube $10.00 each Shipping Charges $10.00 each Description Fee 24 inch $50.00 each 36 32 inch $75.00 each 42 inch $100.00 each 60 inch $150.00 each Map scanned and sent digitally $75.00 each Description Fee County $70 each Description Fee Ratepayers/Non- staff $0.50 per page Staff $0.10 per page Page 120 of 177 3 18 Late Penalty Charges NSF Returned Cheque Tax Certificates Tax Exemption Application Well Drilling Equipment Tax Assessment Sheets Assessment Appeal Fees Election FOIP Services Paper copies color up to 8 ½” X 14” up to 8 ½” X 14” Page 121 of 177 4 18 Gravel Stockpile Lease Rates AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD General Inspections for Municipalities Fenceline Weed Control Private Land Weed Control Weed Management Enforcement All Services minimum of 1 hour Page 122 of 177 5 18 OPERATIONS Rural Community Hall Snow Removal Residential Approach Application Grader Dust Control Road Development Assessment Fee Industrial/Commercial Road Bonds Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement Approaches/Crossings Road Inspection/ Rig Moves Road Permit Road Development Assessment Fee Page 123 of 177 6 18 Services to Other Municipalities Equipment/Services Construction Ass’n Dust Control Road Product PARKS & CEMETERIES *Definition: Camping Unit=RV/Trailer or Tent sleeping a single family Horseshoe Canyon Fees Braconnier Campground Fees Torrington Campground Fees Swalwell Campground Fees Keiver’s Lake Campground Fees * Prepayments and deposits only refunded with 72 hours’ notice. Page 124 of 177 7 18 Firewood Mowing Commemorative Bench Fee Cemetery Plot (2 plot limit) Cemetery Maintenance Trochu St. John’s Lutheran PROTECTIVE SERVICES Burn Permit Fire Safety Codes Inspection Services Fire Safety Codes Investigation Services Page 125 of 177 8 18 Fireworks – Fire Services Fees – Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment, Manpower or Other Resources Animal Control Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement – Page 126 of 177 9 18 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT General – Development Permits- Class 1 – Minor Development – Page 127 of 177 10 18 Development Permits- Class 2- Residential, Minor Commercial and Change in Land Use – – Development Permits- Class 3- Institutional, Commercial and Light Industrial – – Page 128 of 177 11 18 Development Permits- Class 4- Major Commercial, Industrial and Recreation – – Development Permits- Class 5- Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors Keiver’s Lake Campground, Orkney Viewpoint Braconnier’s Dam Campground, Swalwell Dam Campground, Torrington Campground Horseshoe Canyon Page 129 of 177 12 18 Development Permits- Class 6- Exceptions – –– Subdivision Fees st Endorsement Fees Additional Fees Page 130 of 177 13 18 SAFETY CODE FEES General Building Permit Fees nd – ’ – Commercial/Industrial Commercial – Industrial – – – – SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00 Page 131 of 177 14 18 Electrical-Plumbing-Gas-PSDS Permit Fees- Homeowner Fee Schedule Electrical Installations- New Residential Installations Only Electrical Installations- Small Electrical Installations- Value of Material Add $5 fee for every $1000 installation cost over $9000 Sewer Systems- Private Sewer Disposal System – Plumbing Installations Page 132 of 177 15 18 Gas Installations Contractor Fee Schedule Electrical Permit Fees Page 133 of 177 16 18 Plumbing Installations Gas Installations BTU Input Permit Fee – – Other Gas Installations Alternative Energy Page 134 of 177 17 18 Private Sewage Disposal Fees UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Service Charges & Installation – – – Water Charges – "Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell, Torrington and Wimborne Page 135 of 177 18 18 Water Modeling Water Rates Sewage Charges Garbage – Page 136 of 177 Page 137 of 177 2 18 Schedule ‘A’ Master Rates Most goods and services listed are subject to GST A convenience fee will be applied to all credit card charges in accordance with Policy #16-17, Acceptable Methods of Payment. Description Fee Land Owners No Fee Others $0.25 each Description Fee Set up fee & first ¼ $50.00 Additional quarters $25.00 Description Fee 24 inch – regular $10.00 each 32 inch – regular $15.00 each 32 inch – laminated $35.00 each 42 inch – regular $20.00 each 42 inch – laminated $40.00 each 60 inch – regular $30.00 each Map Book $25.00 each Mailing Tube $10.00 each Shipping Charges $10.00 each Description Fee 24 inch $50.00 each 32 inch $75.00 each 42 inch $100.00 each 60 inch $150.00 each Map scanned and sent digitally $75.00 each Description Fee County $70 each Description Fee Ratepayers/Non- staff $0.50 per page Staff $0.10 per page Page 138 of 177 3 18 Late Penalty Charges NSF Returned Cheque Tax Certificates Tax Exemption Application Well Drilling Equipment Tax Assessment Sheets Assessment Appeal Fees Election FOIP Services Page 139 of 177 4 18 Gravel Stockpile Lease Rates AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD General Inspections for Municipalities Fenceline Weed Control Private Land Weed Control Weed Management Enforcement All Services minimum of 1 hour weed whacking, additional operator if required for Page 140 of 177 5 18 OPERATIONS Residential Approach Application Grader Dust Control Road Development Assessment Fee Industrial/Commercial Road Bonds Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement Approaches/Crossings Road Inspection/ Rig Moves Road Permit Road Development Assessment Fee Page 141 of 177 6 18 Services to Other Municipalities Equipment/Services Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Ass’n during business hours any Overtime required will be subjected to 100% of ARHCA fee applies, Dust Control Road Product PARKS & CEMETERIES *Definition: Camping Unit=RV/Trailer or Tent sleeping a single family Horseshoe Canyon Fees Braconnier Campground Fees Torrington Campground Fees Swalwell Campground Fees Keiver’s Lake Campground Fees * Prepayments and deposits only refunded with 72 hours’ notice. Page 142 of 177 7 18 Firewood Mowing Commemorative Bench Fee Cemetery Plot (2 plot limit) Cemetery Maintenance PROTECTIVE SERVICES Burn Permit Fire Safety Codes Inspection Services Fire Safety Codes Investigation Services Page 143 of 177 8 18 Fireworks Fire Services Fees Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment, Manpower or Other Resources Animal Control Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement Page 144 of 177 9 18 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT General Development Permits- Class 1 – Minor Development Page 145 of 177 10 18 Development Permits- Class 2- Residential, Minor Commercial and Change in Land Use $50.00/dwelling Development Permits- Class 3- Institutional, Commercial and Light Industrial Page 146 of 177 11 18 Development Permits- Class 4- Major Commercial, Industrial and Recreation Development Permits- Class 5- Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors Keiver’s Lake Campground, Orkney Viewpoint Braconnier’s Dam Campground, Swalwell Dam Campground, Torrington Campground Horseshoe Canyon Page 147 of 177 12 18 Development Permits- Class 6- Exceptions Subdivision Fees Endorsement Fees Additional Fees Page 148 of 177 13 18 SAFETY CODE FEES General $100.00 Building Permit Fees New Single Family Dwellings- Floor Area Sq. Ft. (Does not include attached garages) and additional floors does not Commercial/Industrial Commercial Industrial Portion over $1 million project SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00 Page 149 of 177 14 18 Electrical-Plumbing-Gas-PSDS Permit Fees- Homeowner Fee Schedule Electrical Installations- New Residential Installations Only Electrical Installations- Small Electrical Installations- Value of Material Add $5 fee for every $1000 installation cost over $9000 Sewer Systems- Private Sewer Disposal System Plumbing Installations Page 150 of 177 15 18 Gas Installations Contractor Fee Schedule Electrical Permit Fees Page 151 of 177 16 18 Plumbing Installations Gas Installations BTU Input Permit Fee Other Gas Installations Alternative Energy Page 152 of 177 17 18 Private Sewage Disposal Fees UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Service Charges & Installation Water Charges "Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell, Torrington and Wimborne Page 153 of 177 18 18 Water Modeling Water Rates Sewage Charges Garbage Page 154 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Kneehill Regional FCSS, Community Support Program, Annual Report 2024 Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 The Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Delegation was scheduled at today’s meeting at 9:00 a.m. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The desired objective of their presentation was to increase awareness and understanding of the Kneehill Regional FCSS Community Support program. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: In 2025, Kneehill County's financial contributions include an allocation of $57,222.00 to the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and $23,304.00 to the Community Coach program. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: N/A COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council receive for information the KRFCSS, Community Coach Support Program Annual Report. 2. That Council direct administration to provide further information. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Page 155 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 That Council receive for information the Kneehill Regional Family Community Support Services, Community Coach, Annual Report and presentation. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 156 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council & Committee Report Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ 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 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, verbal, or a combination of both. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The recommended motion does not have any financial implication. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: ATTACHMENTS: Council & Committee Reports COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council accepts the Council and Committee report. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council accepts for information the Council & Committee Report, as presented. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: N/A APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 157 of 177 Faye McGhee Division 1 Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Board Meeting Meeting Date: April 17, 2025 This meeting was primarily for the usual reporting and for preparation for AGM. The upcoming CAEP Lunch & Learn will feature the Red Deer Polytechnic and how experiential education is connecting students with employers to build Alberta’s future workforce on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Board Meeting Meeting Date: May 15, 2025 Following the AGM The board voted unanimously to contract Paul Salvatore and Municipal Advisory Services as Executive director. The CAEP website is continuing to evolve. Please check it out: https://www.investcentralalberta.ca Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Annual General Meeting Meeting Date: May 15, 2025 Presentations: Miranda Hawryliw & Maryann Butterfly, Urban Indigenous Voices Society: Shared a little about the efforts UIVS is currently undertaking to “enhance the quality of life for Indigenous individuals within a 35-mile radius of Red Deer. “ The organization leads through cultural practices, working collaboratively with governments and other organizations to address issues and priorities impacting the Indigenous community. Ben Allen, Red Deer Polytech,: Hannover Messe, Germany Ben Allen is the Business Development Specialist for the Centres for Manufacturing and Energy Innovation Red Deer Polytechnic is designated as a Polytechnic school as opposed to a college when the mandate changed to align to with: “Does this benefit our province?”. The Centre for Manufacturing and Energy Innovation specializes in transforming innovative concepts into market-ready products. It offers services such as early-stage prototyping, design for manufacturing, validation, and manufacturing optimization. The Centre is equipped with advanced manufacturing equipment and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, staff, and students who collaborate with clients to develop and refine their products. Page 158 of 177 Ben presented and overview of his experience attending the Represented Red Deer Polytech, (along with Debjyoti Sen), Hannover Messe (Hanover Fair) in Germany. It is one of the world’s largest and most influential industrial trade fairs. It takes place annually in Hannover, Germany, and brings together global leaders from industry, government, and research to showcase and explore the latest in industrial technology, automation, energy solutions, and digital transformation. Each year, a partner country is featured to showcase bilateral cooperation in industry and technology. For example, Canada was the partne r country in 2025. His presentation resulted in AGM attendees expressing enthusiasm for the future of Central Alberta and the excellence Red Deer Polytech is bringing to the advancement of economic development across the region. Cindy Messaros, Alberta Manufacturing Initiatives Consultant for the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Canada. AMC is a not-for-profit, that is industry led, supporting manufacturing business by providing relevant, up-to-date, services and resources. EMC is Canada’s largest manufacturing consortium, connecting manufacturers through community relationships, production, benchmarking and best practice sharing. Cindy shared with us the frustrations manufacturers have expand ing full-time employment with current labour shortages. There needs to be an aligning of training and outreach to meet employer needs. She works with what is currently a huge question: “how we support youth and newcomers in being hired at a higher ratio and help them stay in the municipality of their choice. AMC would like to partner with municipalities, schools and the province to continue enhancing manufacturing in Alberta. Nancy Paish, CEO Red Deer Regional Airport Nancy gave an informative overview of the Red Deer Regional Airport. A few of the points that interest me: -Debt free airport -Recent upgrades have been completed to the runway that now allows wide body aircraft to land. The terminal expansion of 1000 square feet has capacity for 189 arrival/departure passengers at any one time. -the land is all owned by the airport therefore mapping fees will be much more feasible reasonable. Most airports are owned by federal government and that is where commanding fees can be quite high. -Girls in Aviation Day, and the flight schools are promoting careers in aviation. -Red Deer Regional Airport has 7 staff and the businesses at the airport employ over 250. - Props & Piston: Friday, May 30 Kicks off the weekend with a Drive-in Movie Night, perfect for the whole family. Saturday, May 31 – The Props & Pistons Show & Shine opens at 10:00 AM. Page 159 of 177 Lunch And Learn by Fortis (CAEP) Meeting Date: April 29, 2025 Attended on my own time. Had a great set of information. Some of the slides that are particularly interesting: Page 160 of 177 CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 Page 161 of 177 1. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. TABLE OF CONTENTS MARCH 31, 2025 Page Independent Auditors' Report 2 - 3 Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position 4 Statement of Changes in Net Assets 5 Statement of Operations 6 Statement of Cash Flows 7 Notes to Financial Statements 8 - 13 Page 162 of 177 2. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the of: Opinion In opinion, the present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of (the "Organization" or "CAEP") as at , and the statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Basis for Opinion We conducted audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the section of report. are independent of the in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audit of the in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. believe that the audit evidence have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for opinion. Other Information Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, but does not include the financial statements and our auditors' report thereon. opinion on the does not cover the other information and do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with audit of the , responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the or knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work have performed, conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, are required to report that fact. have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these in accordance with , and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the , management is responsible for assessing the 's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the 's financial reporting process. Pivotal LLP #201, 33 McKenzie Crescent Red Deer County, Alberta T4S 2H4 403.347.2226 403.343.6140 tf: 1.877.347.2226 e: office@pivotalcpa.ca pivotalcpa.cap: f: Page 163 of 177 3. Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these . As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. also: ·Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. ·Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Organization's internal control. ·Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. ·Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Organization's ability to continue as a going concern. If conclude that a material uncertainty exists, are required to draw attention in auditors' report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify opinion. conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of auditors' report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Organization to cease to continue as a going concern. ·Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that identify during audit. also provide those charged with governance with a statement that have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. Other Matter Comparative financial figures for the year 2024 are unaudited. Chartered Professional Accountant Pivotal LLP #201, 33 McKenzie Crescent Red Deer County, Alberta T4S 2H4 403.347.2226 403.343.6140 tf: 1.877.347.2226 e: office@pivotalcpa.ca pivotalcpa.cap: f: Page 164 of 177 4. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION MARCH 31, 2025 2025 2024 (unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$321,570 $196,078 Accounts receivable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3,150 16,051 Government remittances receivable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................794 - Prepaid expenses and deposits................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14,415 16,415 339,929 228,544 LONG TERM DEPOSITS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1,250 1,250 $341,179 $229,794 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$36,009 $40,365 Government remittances payable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2,654 5,966 Deferred revenue (Note 6)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45,635 49,112 Scheduled repayments for long term debt (Note 7)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60,000 - 144,298 95,443 LONG TERM DEBT (Note 7)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-60,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................144,298 155,443 NET ASSETS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................196,881 74,351 $341,179 $229,794 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Note 9) COMMITMENTS (Note 10) On Behalf of the Board of Directors: Director Director See accompanying notes to financial statements Page 165 of 177 5. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 Unrestricted Net Assets Total 2025 Total 2024 (unaudited) Balance, beginning of year $74,351 $74,351 $(72,921) Excess of revenues over expenses 122,530 122,530 147,272 Balance, end of year $196,881 $196,881 $74,351 See accompanying notes to financial statements Page 166 of 177 6. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 2025 2024 (unaudited) REVENUE Membership fees - associate and municipal................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$227,411 $235,037 Government grants................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................155,511 200,890 Fall and annual meeting................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4,285 5,121 Sale of CAEP services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2,730 3,438 Industry and partner sponsorships................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4,978 2,733 Interest income................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................527 474 395,442 447,693 EXPENSES Advertising and promotion................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10,601 5,896 Bad debts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2,809 5,000 Insurance................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1,570 654 Interest and bank charges................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................240 258 Interest on long term debt................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3,000 592 Licenses, fees and dues................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10,531 841 Meetings and conventions................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9,736 8,103 Northern and Regional Economic Development expenses................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7,815 - Office................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8,694 11,023 Operational contractors................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20,508 2,344 Professional fees................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20,743 28,912 Project contractors................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14,605 87,492 Rent................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11,214 11,672 Training................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16,908 6,399 Travel................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3,615 3,691 Utilities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2,040 2,056 Wages and benefits................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................113,283 105,488 257,912 280,421 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES BEFORE THE FOLLOWING................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................137,530 167,272 FORGIVABLE PORTION OF CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT ("CEBA") LOAN................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-(20,000) CONTINGENT LOSSES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(15,000)- EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$122,530 $147,272 See accompanying notes to financial statements Page 167 of 177 7. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 2025 2024 (unaudited) CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATIONS Excess of revenues over expenses................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$122,530 $147,272 Add non-cash items: Forgivable portion of CEBA loan................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-20,000 122,530 167,272 Net changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts receivable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12,901 45,993 Government remittances receivable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(794)1,103 Prepaid expenses and deposits................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2,000 (16,415) Long term deposits................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-800 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(4,356)(39,996) Government remittances payable................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(3,312)5,966 Deferred revenue................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(3,477)(120,888) Cash from operating activities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................125,492 43,835 INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................125,492 43,835 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................196,078 152,243 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$321,570 $196,078 See accompanying notes to financial statements Page 168 of 177 8. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 1. STATUS AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd. was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of Alberta as a company limited by guarantee and is engaged in providing collaboration between communities, business, and government and to provide tools to assist member communities in economic development. The mission statement of the Organization is "to convene business, communities, and people to foster local success and advance Central Alberta's regional competitive advantage". The Organization does not issue shares and pursuant to its Memorandum of Association, certain entities are entitled to be members. The Organization is considered a non-profit organization and is not taxable under Section 149 of the Canadian Income Tax Act. The directors and officers of the Organization are elected volunteers who can not be paid in any form for their services under the by-laws of the Organization. 2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards for government not-for-profit organizations and includes the following significant accounting policies: Cash and Cash Equivalents The policy of the Organization is to disclose cash on deposit and bank balances under cash and cash equivalents. Capital Assets Capital assets are recorded as expenses in the year they are acquired. Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Canadian public sector accounting standards for government not for profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the current year. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the valuation allowances for accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Page 169 of 177 9. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Financial Instruments Measurement of financial instruments The Organization initially measures its financial assets and liabilities at fair value, except for certain non-arm's length transactions. The Organization subsequently measures all its financial assets and financial liabilities at amortized cost. Financial assets measured at amortized cost include cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long term debt. The Organization does not currently hold any financial assets measured at fair value. Revenue Recognition The Organization follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Government grants are recognized based on the terms of the contract. Membership fees are recognized as revenue when received or receivable. Services, sponsorships, conference registration fees, and other revenues are recognized as services are provided and when collection is reasonably assured. 3.RESTRICTED CASH Included in cash and cash equivalents is $45,635 (2024 - $49,112) of funds restricted for specific purposes as disclosed in Note 6. 4. CAPITAL ASSETS CHARGED TO THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Capital assets expensed in the current year included $nil (2024 - $1,889 of computer equipment). Page 170 of 177 10. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 5. CREDIT CARD FACILITY The Organization has available a $5,000 credit card through ATB which bears interest at 7.95% and is unsecured. At March 31, 2025, the Organization had $1,667 outstanding (2024 -$4,681) which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. 6. DEFERRED REVENUE Deferred contributions consist of funds which are restricted by the funder to be used for specific purposes as follows: Balance, beginning of year Received Recognized as revenue Balance, end of year Jobs, Economy & Northern Development Grant (i)$30,000 $23,450 $7,815 $45,635 CAEP Business Support Network Grant (ii)14,112 -14,112 - Alberta Jobs, Economy & Innovation (iii)5,000 -5,000 - $49,112 $23,450 $26,927 $45,635 (i) During the prior year CAEP received an additional $30,000 for project costs to be completed June 12, 2025. CAEP received an additional $23,450 during 2025 for projects that will be completed in 2026. (ii) During the prior year, CAEP received a $40,000 grant from the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development to fund the Business Support Network project that was completed in 2025. (iii) Alberta Jobs, Economy & Innovation includes funds for their brand strategy and website development that has been completed in 2025. Page 171 of 177 11. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 7.LONG TERM DEBT 2025 2024 (unaudited) CEBA loan is repayable in monthly instalments of interest only with a 5% interest rate with the full balance and all interest accrued due by December 31, 2026.$60,000 $60,000 Scheduled repayments for long term debt (60,000)- $-$60,000 Estimated principal repayments are: 2026 $60,000 8.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related parties consist board members and key employees. Included in accounts receivable is $nil (2024 - $13,767) from related parties. Related parties are reimbursed for expenses and mileage incurred on behalf of the Organization. Related party mileage and reimbursements for the year were $16,416 (2024 - 13,084). These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. 9.CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Included in accounts payable is a contingent liability of $15,000 payable to the prior executive director who is seeking additional severance. While the exact amount of payment is still being determined, a portion of the liability has been accrued based on current estimates. 10.COMMITMENTS The Organization has entered into lease for office space. Minimum payments under this agreement are as follows: 2026 $7,680 Page 172 of 177 12. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 11. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE Continued operation of the Organization is dependent on municipal, provincial and federal government funding in order to carry out a significant portion of its service delivery activities. 12. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS If upon winding up or dissolution of the Organization there remains after the satisfactions of all its debts and liabilities any property whatsoever, the same shall not be paid to or distributed among its members but shall be transferred to a charitable or not-for-profit entity with similar objectives. 13. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Organization is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments. The following analysis provides a measure of the Organization's risk exposure and concentrations at March 31, 2025: Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Organization's main credit risk relates to its accounts receivable. The Organization provides credit to its clients in the normal course of its operations. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Organization will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Organization is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long term debt. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Organization is exposed to interest rate risk on its fixed interest rate financial instruments. Given the current composition of long term debt, fixed-rate instruments subject the Organization to a fair value risk. Market Risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk. The entity is mainly exposed to interest rate risk. Page 173 of 177 13. CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025 14. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current year method of presentation. Page 174 of 177 REQUEST FOR DECISION Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council Follow-Up Action List Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Manager Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 reviewed and updated after each Council meeting. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The recommended motion does not have any financial implications. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: 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. RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: N/A APPROVAL(S): ☒ Page 175 of 177 Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status 30-May-23 208/23 Councillor Penner moved that Council authorize the use of $10,000 from the 2023 Operating Budget – Strategic initiatives for a regional economic development project at the Three Hills Airport in partnership with the Town of Three Hills and Prairie College. Mike Haugen 2024 Q3 It is likely that this initiative will have to be cancelled or at the least heavily altered. The partners will meet again to determine a recommendation. 13-Feb-24 026/24 That Council direct Administration to request Council presentations from the NRCB, AUC, and knowledgeable expert on Alberta electrical grid regarding processes, setbacks, and other information relevant to municipalities.Mike Haugen/Carolyn Van der KuilQ2 2025 Two have taken place. We are still working to obtain a knowledgeable speaker regarding the electrical grid. 25-Jun-24 196/24 That Council direct Administration to investigate options for upgrading the water service to the Three Hills Airport.In progress Mike Ziehr Q3 2025 The applicant has recently communicated that due to a design revision they may no longer require piped services. They will confirm this in Q3 of 2025. 23-Jul-24 222/24 That Council direct staff to move forward with market adjustments for applicable staff effective September 1, 2024.COMPLETED Theresa Cochran Market Admustments have been made for applicable staff. 20-Aug-24 225/24 That Council restrict use of the Torrington landfill to Kneehill County ratepayers or residents, effective January 1, 2025. Completed John McKiernan Q1 2025 Community information has been developed. Neighbouring communities have been notified, brochures been made to hand out the site, signs for site completed 20-Aug-24 226/24 That Council direct administration to further investigate the costs of providing solid waste services within Kneehill County and at the Torrington site beyond the site's current lifespan. John McKiernan Q1 2025 Report coming to Council June 2025 24-Sep-24 280/24 That Council directs Administration to initiate a new service level within the Hamlet of Huxley involving coordinating the pumping of private septic tanks once every two years, to be completed at a cost recovery model, and commencing in the year 2025.John McKiernan Q1 2025 RFP closed. Project awarded to Gane Vac Services and initial septic tank cleaning is to take place the last week of May, 2025. A general information sheet is being developed to deliver through the utility bills and if needed, delivered as a door knocker to the residents. As well as this delivery process we will also utilize 'Notify me' and the social media channels/website. 22-Oct-24 360/24 That Council move that Kneehill County participate in the AUC process regarding the Lone Butte Solar Project Mike Haugen Ongoing County is being represented by legal counsel in the upcoming hearing. The process is in abeyance until September, 2025 22-Oct-24 362/24 That Council donate the two Engines (Spare and Kneehill County Three Hills Station) to Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad Project Paraguay.Complete Deb Grosfield 20-May Scheduled for May 20th pick up and Council picture 22-Oct-24 368/24 That Council direct Administration to develop a Kneehill County Governance Model document for Council approval, with funding coming from the 2024 approved Operating Budget.Mike Haugen Q2 2025 Development of a draft document is starting now that other items have been completed. This has been altered for Q2 completion. 12-Nov-24 381/24 That Council direct Administration to draft a policy regarding participation in AUC proceedings.In process Barb Hazelton Q1 2025 Ongoing 14-Jan-25 003/25 That Council direct Administration to amend the proposed Policy 13-2, Grader Gravel Services and to defer this discussion to a future Council meeting.Mike Conkin Q2 2025 14-Jan-25 004/25 That Council direct Administration to place a discussion regarding industry road use agreements and development permit/agreement as it relates to road use, to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting.Complete Mike Ziehr Q2 2025 11-Feb-25 045-46/25 That Council approve first and second reading of Bylaw #1911, that being a bylaw to authorize the implementation of a Community Aggregate Payment Levy.Ushba Khalid Q2 2025 This item is slated for the May agenda. 11-Feb-25 048/25 That Council renames "Service Road" to "Kirkpatrick Close" and "Range Road 211" to "Deer Valley Lane" adhering to the Naming of County Roads Policy # 5-19, and authorizing the required Cody Dale-McNair Notices are going out & signs are being ordered 11-Mar-25 078/25 That Council authorize Administration to proceed with the land investment opportunity as discussed.In Progress Mike ZIehr Q4 2025 Consultation is currently underway. 25-Mar-25 081/25 That Council approve the use of a water truck and operator and supply water to fill barricades for the 2025 Three Hills Cruise Weekend races.In Progress Mike Conkin 25-Mar-25 083/25 That Council increase the Private Cemetery mowing fees to $500 annually in 2026 and implement formal service agreements with existing serviced cemeteries.Fallon Sherlock Letters to be written and sent followed by agreements. Fee to be included in Master Rates updates for Council Action Items Page 176 of 177 Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Council Action Items 25-Mar-25 087/25 That Council approve hosting a Ratepayer Evening in Huxley and the second Ratepayer evening to take place at Horseshoe Canyon in 2025, with the knowledge that extra costs may be incurred. In progress. Events are booked- June 12 in Huxley, June 19 at Horseshoe Canyon. 25-Mar-25 088/25 That Council approves reserve contributions of $2,758,304 as detailed in Appendix G.Complete 25-Mar-25 089/25 That Council approves a draw of $2,057 from the Contingency Reserve to fund over-budget Operating Projects as detailed in Appendix C.Complete 25-Mar-25 090/25 That Council approves $708,514 of Operating Project carryforwards, including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix C.Complete 25-Mar-25 091/25 That Council approves a draw of $16,432 from the Building Capital Replacement Reserve and $14,676 from the Roads Reserve to fund over-budget Capital Projects as detailed in Appendix D.Complete 25-Mar-25 092/25 That Council approves $4,358,753 of Capital Project carryforwards, including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix D.Complete 08-Apr-25 107/25 That Council move first reading of Bylaw 1916 to pursue the road closure of the undeveloped road allowance east of Plan 4910S Block W.COMPLETE On May 13, 2025 Agenda 08-Apr-25 108/25 That Council move that a Public Hearing be scheduled for May 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m. as per Section 22 and 230 of the Municipal Government Act. ;COMPLETE On the May 13, 2025 Agenda 08-Apr-25 109/25 That Council move first reading of proposed Bylaw 1917 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of the SE 30-34-23 W4 from Agriculture District to Light Industrial District.COMPLETE On May 27, 2025 Agenda 08-Apr-25 110/25 That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Sections 216.4 & 606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.COMPLETE On the May 13, 2025 Agenda 08-Apr-25 123/25 That Council direct Administration to bring forward a discussion regarding the exploration of relationship building with Indigenous Peoples to the next Strategic Planning Session. ; This will be brought forward for Council consideration in 2026 22-Apr-25 138/25 That Council move first reading of proposed Bylaw 1918 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of the SW 29-31-24 W4, Plan 9410761 Block 1 from Agriculture District to Local Rural Commercial District.COMPLETE 22-Apr-25 139/25 That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Sections 216.4 & 606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on May 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.On May 27, 2025 Agenda 22-Apr-25 136/25 That Council approve the 2025 dust suppression rates as $11.50 per meter for full-service calcium chloride application, $5.75 per meter for single Calcium Chloride application, and $51.53 per meter for Spec Crude application.In progress Mike Ziehr Q2 2025 Dust control rates have been advertised and applications are being accepted. 13-May-25 152/25 That Council approve the recommended changes to Policy 13-38, Road Allowance Brush Control formerly known as Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances.COMPLETE 13-May-25 154/25 That Council approve the recommended changes to Policy 13-18 Land Agreements, as amended.COMPLETE 13-May-25 155/25 That Council provide the Drumheller Lions sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to assist in the costs associated with hosting the 2025 Dino Days Rodeo, with funds to come from the Community Enrichment Support Program.COMPLETE 13-May-25 156/25 That Council receive for information the 2025 Parade Season report.COMPLETE 13-May-25 157/25 That Council authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign the Trochu Housing Corporation Agreement as presented.COMPLETE 13-May-25 158/25 That Council provide the Trochu Housing Corporation gold sponsorship in the amount of $2,000, to assist in the costs associated with hosting the 2025 Trochu Housing Corporation First Annual Golf Classic, with funds to come from the Community Enrichment Support Program.COMPLETE Page 177 of 177