KNEEHILL COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA Tuesday, September 12, 2017

8:30 a.m. Council Chambers 1600- 2ND Street NE ,

1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Agenda

2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2017

3.0 Delegations No Delegations Scheduled

4.0 Public Hearings No Public Hearings Scheduled

5.0 Municipal Services 5.1 Transportation No Report

5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment No Report

5.3 Planning No Report

5.4 Agricultural Service Board & Parks No Report

5.5 Protective Services 5.5.1 Fireworks Bylaw 1751

6.0 Corporate Services No Report

7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes 7.1 Rural Broadband Proposal

8.0 New Business 8.1 Three Hills Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 8.2 Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (CAAMDC) Fall Meeting 8.3 Kneehill Community Resource Program 8.4 Sustainability Resources Support Letter 8.5 2017 Kneehill County Scholarship

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9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business

10.0 Council and Committee Reports No Report

11.0 Council Follow-up Action List

12.0 In Camera No Report

13.0 Motions from In Camera

Adjournment

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MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.

PRESENT: Division No. 5 Bob Long, Reeve Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Deputy Reeve Division No. 1 Brian Holsworth, Councillor Division No. 2 Carol Calhoun, Councillor Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor Division No. 6 Ken Hoppins, Councillor (Absent) Division No. 7 Bobby Painter, Councillor

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Al Hoggan Director Municipal Services Laurie Watt Director Corporate Services Mike Morton Sr. Manager of Transportation and Facilities Brad Buchert Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton Communications Assistant Christine Anderson Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil

CALL TO ORDER Reeve Long in the Chair Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

AGENDA 1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda Additions under In-Camera 12.1 Legal Additions under New Business 8.4 Ag Plastics Session

ADOPTION OF 1.2 Adoption of Agenda AGENDA 40717 Councillor Holsworth moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED

MINUTES 2.0 Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017 408/17 Councillor Calhoun moved approval of the July 18, 2017 Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED

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MUNICIPAL SERV 5.0 Municipal Services TRANSPORTATION 5.1 Transportation 5.1.1 Road Project Range Rd 25-1 (B1754) Update on Re-tender Process 409/17 Councillor Holsworth moved to confirm the retendering of road project 25-1 (B1754) for later this fall with construction to be completed in early 2018. CARRIED

PLANNING 5.3 Planning 5.3.1 Bylaw 1743-Inter-municipal Development Plan with Village of Carbon 410/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that second reading be given to Bylaw 1743 that being a bylaw to adopt the Village of Carbon/Kneehill County Inter-municipal Development Plan with proposed amendments as presented. CARRIED

411/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that third reading be given to Bylaw 1743. CARRIED

5.3.2 Bylaw 1744-Joint Inter-municipal Planning Commission with Village of Carbon 412/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that first reading be given to Bylaw 1744 that being a bylaw to establish a joint Inter-Municipal Planning Commission with the Village of Carbon. CARRIED

413/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that second reading be given to Bylaw 1744. CARRIED

414/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that consideration to hold third reading be given to Bylaw 1744. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

415/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that third reading be given to Bylaw 1744, CARRIED

416/17 Councillor Wittstock moved to appoint Reeve Long, Councillor Calhoun and as alternate Councillor Holsworth to the Joint Inter- Municipal Planning Commission as per Bylaw 1744. CARRIED

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5.3.3 Bylaw 1745-Joint Inter-municipal Subdivision and Development Appel Board with Village of Carbon 417/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that first reading be given to Bylaw 1745, that being a bylaw to establish an Inter-Municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. CARRIED

418/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that second reading be given to Bylaw 1745. CARRIED

419/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that consideration to hold third reading be given to Bylaw 1745. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

420/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that third reading be given to Bylaw 1745. CARRIED

421/17 Councillor Calhoun moved to appoint the members of the Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board to also serve on the Joint Inter-municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in accordance with Bylaw 1745. CARRIED

5.3.4 Policy #5-16, General Municipal Servicing Standards 422/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council approve Policy 5-16, General Municipal Servicing Standards (GMSS) with amendment requiring administration to seek Council approval for any changes to Section B of the General Municipal Servicing Standards Guidelines. CARRIED

5.3.5 Bylaw 1742-Wimborne Road Closure 423/17 Councillor Calhoun moved to consider Second Reading of Bylaw 1742 for the Road Closure for all of Crescent Road within the of Wimborne. CARRIED

424/17 Councillor Holsworth moved third Reading to Bylaw 1742 for the Road Closure for all of Crescent Road within the Hamlet of Wimborne. CARRIED

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425/17 Councillor Wittstock moved to consolidate the land due to the Crescent Road closure located at NW 26-33-26 W4; Wimborne Adjacent to Plan 1732FH Lot A (112 First Ave N) to the Kneehill County playground property. CARRIED

The meeting recessed from 9:20 a.m. to 9:32 a.m. Brad Buchert was not present when the meeting reconvened. Dharmesh Vyas and Brandy Morgan entered the meeting at 9:35 a.m.

ASB 5.4 Agricultural Service Board 5.4.1 Horseshoe Canyon Branding 426/17 Councillor Calhoun moved to receive the Horseshoe Canyon Branding as information. CARRIED

CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 2017 Project and Capital Budget 427/17 Councillor Holsworth moved to approve the 2017 Project and Capital Budget Variance Report as of July 31, 2017. CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business 8.1 St. Mary’s Trochu Golf Tournament 428/17 Councillor Calhoun moved to authorize sponsorship in the amount of $300.00 to the St. Mary’s Trochu Golf Tournament. CARRIED

8.2 Kneehill Historical Museum Invitation 429/17 Councillor Wittstock moved to authorize the attendance of the Reeve to the Kneehill Historical Society’s Summer Celebration on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. CARRIED

8.3 Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Open House & Pancake Breakfast 430/17 Councillor Calhoun moved to authorize the attendance to all of Council to the Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services Open House and Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. CARRIED

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8.4 Agricultural Plastics Recycling Discussion Session 431/17 Councillor Holsworth moved to authorize the attendance of Councillor Calhoun to attend the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Discussion Session being held in Lacombe, AB on August 21, 2017. CARRIED The meeting recessed from 9:56 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.0 Public Hearings 4.1 Bylaw #1749- Land Use Bylaw Amendment-NW 26-33-26 W4 @10:00am 432/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1749 be opened at 10:00 a.m. CARRIED Person(s) who spoke in favour: No one came forward Person(s) who spoke in opposition: No one came forward Person(s) who spoke in rebuttal: No one came forward

Reeve Long declared that the public hearing for Bylaw #1749 be closed at 10:07 a.m.

433/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that second reading be given to Bylaw 1749 that being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1718 by redesignating a portion of land from Agriculture District to Hamlet General District. CARRIED

434/17 Councillor Wittstock moved third reading be given to Bylaw 1749. CARRIED

COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports 10.1 & District Solid Waste Association Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association minutes were provided from the June 15, 2017 meeting.

10.2 Canadian Badlands Inc. Canadian Badlands Inc. minutes were provided from the May 4, 2017 Board meeting.

10.3 Municipal Planning Commission Minutes were provided from the June 22, 2017, Municipal Planning Commission meeting.

10.4 Energy from Waste Association Grant Funding Report was provided from the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association on June 26, 2017. 5 ______Initials

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10.5 Red Deer River Municipal Users Group Minutes were provided from the July 20, 2017 Committee meeting.

435/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council receive the Council and Committee reports as presented. CARRIED

COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List 436/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that Council receive the August 15, 2017 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information. CARRIED

IN-CAMERA 12.0 In-Camera 437/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council go into In-Camera to discuss Legal matters at 10:14 a.m. CARRIED

438/17 Councillor Calhoun moved that Council go out of In-Camera at 10:59 a.m. CARRIED The meeting recessed from 10:59 a.m. to 11:02 a.m. Brandy Morgan was not present when the meeting reconvened.

4.1 Bylaw #1750- Land Use Bylaw Amendment-Torrington Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 8010154 @11:00 a.m. 439/17 Councillor Wittstock moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1750 be opened at 11:02 a.m. CARRIED Person(s) who spoke in favour: Anthony Overwater Person(s) who spoke in opposition: No one came forward Person(s) who spoke in rebuttal: No one came forward

440/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1750 be closed at 11:10 a.m. CARRIED

441/17 Councillor Calhoun moved second reading be given to Bylaw 1750 that being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1718 by redesignating a portion of land from Hamlet Residential District to Hamlet Industrial District. CARRIED

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442/17 Councillor Holsworth moved that third reading be given to Bylaw 1750. CARRIED Dharmesh Vyas left the meeting at 11:12 a.m.

DELEGATIONS 3.0 Delegations 3.1 Catherine Proulx, Managing Director, 13 Ways Inc. @ 11:30am Catherine Proulx provided Council with an overview on a plan to provide widespread broadband access to Kneehill County.

Barb Hazelton and Catherine Proulx left the meeting at 11:43 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:46 a.m.

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9 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

5.5.1 Fireworks Bylaw 1751 SUBJECT:

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

Debra Grosfield, Communications & Protective Services PRESENTED BY:

The Alberta Fire Code references the Explosives Act of in regards to BACKGROUND/ fireworks. Fire department approvals must be received. PROPOSAL Currently, any requests for fireworks discharge are administered through the Burn Permit process, however, we cannot enforce compliance, as we do not have fireworks bylaw in place that outlines a process of approval or denial.

High Hazard Fireworks require certification in accordance with the Explosives Act and DISCUSSION/ the Alberta Fire Code 5.7.1.7.: OPTIONS/ BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES:

Low Hazard Fireworks also require fire department approval due to the fire hazard they also contain.

Selling, possessing fireworks also need to go through the permitting system, for not only the control of sales, but the safety of fire fighters attending businesses that are storing the explosive materials.

Sample permits are attached.

Current Master Rates Bylaw: COSTS/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Consultative: Fire Guardians review. COMMUNICATIONS: Public: Advertise in newsletter, column

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 10 2017.09.12 LINK TO STRATEGIC Safe and Viable Communities PLAN:

Proposed Bylaw 1751 ATTACHMENTS: High Hazard and Low Hazard Permits, includes Alberta Fire Code in permits

Approval of Bylaw 1751 regarding the discharge, possession and sale for fireworks in RECOMMENDED Kneehill County. ACTION:

1. Approve Bylaw 1751 as presented COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. Approve Bylaw 1751 with amendments 3. Council request further information from administration on the proposed amendments. MOTION: Council move first reading of Bylaw 1751, that being a bylaw to establish fireworks regulations.

Council move second reading of Bylaw 1751.

Council move consideration to hold third reading to Bylaw 1751.

Council move third reading to Bylaw 1751.

Prepared By: Debra Grosfield Approved By: Laurie Watt Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Manager of Protective Services and Director of Municipal Services Chief Administrative Officer Communications Officer

REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item # 5.5.1 2 | Page 11 2017.09.12

BYLAW NO. 1751

FIREWORKS

A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING FIREWORKS REGULATIONS

WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, as amended, provides that a Council of a Municipality may pass bylaws for municipal purposes, including the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property;

AND WHEREAS Sections 7 and 8 of the Municipal Government Act provide that Council of a Municipality may pass bylaws establishing a system of licenses, permits or approvals including the establishment of fees;

AND WHEREAS Kneehill County has the authority to regulate fireworks within its jurisdiction under the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and the Alberta Fire Code.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of Kneehill County, duly assembled, enacts the following:

SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS

1.1 In this Bylaw:

a. “Building” means a structure that is used, or intended to be used, for supporting or sheltering persons or animals or property, except those prescribed by regulation as exempted from the National Building Code.

b. “CAO” means Chief Administrative Officer of Kneehill County or designate to act on their behalf.

c. “County” means Kneehill County.

d. “Council” means the Council of Kneehill County.

e. “Enforcement Officer” means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a Municipal Bylaw Officer, a Peace Officer, or any person designated by Kneehill County to enforce this Bylaw.

f. “Fire Ban” means any order from the Province or the CAO, in consultation with the Chair of the Fire Management Committee in accordance with Section 13 of this Bylaw, which prohibits fires in all or in any part of the County’s jurisdiction.

g. “Fire Guardian” means that person named or appointed by Council as a Fire Guardian pursuant to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.

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h. “Fireworks Permit” means a document issued by the County pursuant to this Bylaw, in the form adopted by the County from time to time, authorizing the possession, handling, discharging, firing or setting off of Low Hazard Fireworks or High Hazard Fireworks.

i. “Fireworks Sale and Storage Permit” means a document issued by the County pursuant to this Bylaw, in the form adopted by the County from time to time, authorizing the sale or storage for the purpose of sale, of Low Hazard Fireworks.

j. “High Hazard Fireworks” means Fireworks listed in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 2, in Section 14 of the Explosives Act (Canada) and its Regulations and requires certification in accordance with the Explosives Act (Canada).

k. “Low Hazard Fireworks” means Fireworks listed in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 1 in Section 14 of the Explosives Act (Canada) and its Regulations and which are commonly referred to as “Consumer Fireworks”.

l. “Hamlet District” means an unincorporated community administered by and within the boundaries of Kneehill County.

m. “Property” means any real or personal property, which without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes land and structures.

n. “Summons” means a summons as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.

SECTION 2 INTERPRETATION

2.1 Wherever the provisions of this Bylaw are at variance with each other, the more restrictive of the two (2) provisions shall apply.

2.2 Where there is any conflict between the provisions of this Bylaw and any other Bylaw of the County, the provisions of this Bylaw shall prevail.

SECTION 3 FIREWORKS – LOW TO HIGH HAZARD

3.1 No person shall possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off Low Hazard Fireworks or High Hazard Fireworks in the County without first obtaining a Fireworks Permit from the County.

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3.2 The Fire Guardian may impose such conditions and restrictions on the Fireworks Permit as deemed appropriate, in the Fire Guardian’s absolute discretion, which conditions and restrictions may include but are not limited to: a. Time of the day; b. Days of the week; c. Duration of display; d. Geographic location; e. Requirements for notification of affected residents; f. On-site fire suppression materials and resources; and g. Safety precautions to mitigate danger or nuisance to any person or property.

3.3 Upon receiving an application for a Fireworks Permit the Fire Guardian shall consider the permit application and, after having done so, may, in their absolute discretion refuse to issue a Fireworks Permit, or issue a Fireworks Permit with or without conditions.

3.4 The Fire Guardian may in their sole discretion terminate or suspend any previously issued Fireworks Permit for reasons of:

a. Non-compliance with: i. The Alberta Fire Code ii. The Explosives Act (Canada); or iii. The Fireworks Permit b. Changes in environmental conditions; or c. Perceived risk to life, limb or property. d. Fire Ban.

3.5 All Fireworks permits (Fireworks Sale and Storage Permit, High Hazard Fireworks permit and Low Hazard Fireworks Permit) when issued, shall be charged as per the Kneehill County Master Rates Bylaw and amendments thereto.

3.6 No person shall discharge, fire or set off fireworks: a. In a place or in a manner that creates a danger or constitutes a nuisance to any person or property; b. On a highway, road allowance, public beach or park; c. In a Building or place, unless: i. The Fireworks are specifically designed and clearly marked by the manufacturer for such use, and ii. The Building or place is acceptable to the Fire Guardian d. Within 10 meters of any Building, tent, trailer, canvas shelter or motor vehicle; e. Within 200 meters of any place where explosives or flammable liquids or combustible liquids or substances are manufactured or stored; f. When the wind velocity exceeds 20 km/h or when, in the opinion of the Fire Guardian weather conditions create an undue fire hazard.

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3.7 Fire Guardians and Enforcement Officers, in their sole discretion, may require a person to cease discharging, firing or setting off of fireworks when considered necessary to do so for reasons of safety. Upon being directed by a Fire Guardian or Enforcement Officer to cease discharging, firing or setting of Fireworks, the person the Fireworks Permit was issued to shall immediately take action to cease discharging, firing or setting off Fireworks.

3.8 No person shall possess, store, discharge, fire or set off firecrackers.

SECTION 4 FIREWORKS – LOW HAZARD

4.1 In order to obtain a Fireworks Permit for discharging Low Hazard Fireworks on private land the applicant must notify the owner or occupant of that land and the owner or occupant of neighboring land on which debris might reasonably be expected to fall.

4.2 Written permission from neighboring land owners must be obtained if discharge site is less than 50 m from the discharge site property line, or if Fireworks are being discharged in a Hamlet District.

4.3 No person who is under 18 years of age shall purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off Fireworks.

4.4 No person shall discharge, fire or set off Fireworks without a portable extinguisher having a rating of not less than 2-A, or 15 L of water in the immediate discharge area.

4.5 A retailer requires a Fireworks Sale and Storage Permit from the County to store, display and sell these products and shall ensure that: a. The manufacturer’s instructions on the safe use of fireworks are provided with each sale; b. Notices acceptable to the County are posted at the sales outlet outlining the instructions referred to in Clause (a); c. A record of each sale is kept on the premises where the sale occurs for a period of not less than two years following the date of the sale, and d. A record referred to in Clause (c) shows; i. The date of the sale, ii. The name, address and phone number of the purchaser iii. A description of the Fireworks sold, iv. The date and time the Fireworks will be discharged, and v. The location and a description of the site where the Fireworks will be discharged.

SECTION 5 FIREWORKS – HIGH HAZARD

5.1 No person other than an individual who has a valid display “supervisor or pyro technical card” issued pursuant to the Explosives Act (Canada) shall possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off High Hazard Fireworks in the County.

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5.2 An application for a High Hazard Fireworks Permit shall be made a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the proposed High Hazard Fireworks display, by a display supervisor or pyro technician to the County. The application must address all information required by the Explosives Act (Canada) and the Alberta Fire Code, including, but not limited to: a. Date, time and location of proposed display; b. Names, addresses and certification numbers of all display supervisors or pyro technicians and assistants participating in the display; c. The name of the sponsor or purchaser of the display; d. A full description of the planned display and all list of all materials to be fired, detonated, burnt or energized during the display; e. The emergency plan for the display; f. Verification of liability insurance, at a minimum of $2,000,000 and/or in an amount acceptable to the County g. Any other information deemed necessary by the County, or the Fire Guardian.

SECTION 6 PENALTIES

6.1 At the discretion of an Enforcement Officer, a Summons may be issued in respect of a Bylaw offence.

6.2 If a Summons is issued in respect of an offence, the Summons must specify the fine amount established by the Bylaw for the offence.

6.3 A person who is charged with an offence may, if a Summons is issued in respect of the offence, pay the fine amount established by the Bylaw for the offence as enumerated on Appendix A attached hereto and if the amount is paid on or before the required date the person will not be prosecuted for the offence.

6.4 If a Summons is issued in respect of a Bylaw offence, the Summons may: a. specify the fine amount established by the Bylaw for the offence in accordance with Appendix A attached hereto; OR b. require a person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment OR c. if the Summons specifies the fine amount established by the Bylaw for the offence, make a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine.

6.5 Unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw, a person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that specified in the Bylaw, and not exceeding $10,000.00, and to imprisonment for not more than one year for non- payment of the fine.

6.6 If a person is found guilty of an offence, the court may, in addition to any fine or other penalty imposed, order the person to comply with this Bylaw or a license, permit or other authorization issued under this Bylaw, or a condition of any of them.

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6.7 In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature a contravention constitutes a separate offence in respect of each day or part of a day on which it continues.

6.8 A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to the imposition of a penalty for the offence that is in addition to a fine so long as the penalty relates to a fee, cost, rate, toll or charge that is associated with the conduct that gives rise to the offence.

6.9 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw shall be deemed to be contravening this Bylaw.

6.10 Any person who contravenes or allows any other person to contravene any other of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Bylaw shall be deemed to be in contravention of this Bylaw.

SECTION 7 FIRE BANS 7.1 For the purpose of fire control, the CAO in consultation with the Chair of the Fire Management Committee may issue a Fire Ban: a. for all parts of the County; b. on all County issued Fireworks Permits; or c. to prohibit the lighting or require the extinguishing of any outdoor fire set. d. As per Appendix B, Fire Bans Chart

7.2 A Fire Ban made pursuant to this section shall be immediately published to media by the County to bring the matter to the attention of the public.

7.3 County Fire bans will be lifted or modified at the discretion of the CAO in consultation with the Chair of the Fire Management Committee.

SECTION 8 SEVERABILITY

8.1 If any provisions of this Bylaw are declared invalid because of any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Bylaw, or any documents which form part of this Bylaw or an application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby, but shall remain in force.

SECTION 9 EFFECTIVE DATE 9.1 This Bylaw comes into effect upon third reading of this Bylaw.

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READ a first time on this ______of ______, 2017. READ a second time on this______of ______, 2017. UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the______of ______, 2017. READ a third time and final time of this______of ______, 2017.

Signed this ______of ______, 2017.

Reeve R. L. (Bob) Long

Chief Administrative Officer Al Hoggan

Date Bylaw Signed

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APPENDIX A

KNEEHILL COUNTY’S SPECIFIED PENALTIES

Offence Offence Amount of Fine Under st 3.1 Possession, handling or discharge of Fireworks without a $250.00 (1 offence) permit. nd $500.00 (2 offence) rd $1000.00 (3 offence) st 3.6 Discharge of Fireworks in an unauthorized location or during $250.00 (1 offence) unauthorized conditions. nd $500.00 (2 offence) rd $1000.00 (3 offence) 3.8 Possession, handling or discharge of Firecrackers. $250.00 4.2 Permitting a person who is under 18 to possess, handle or $500.00 discharge Fireworks. 4.3 No authorized fire extinguisher/15L of water in discharge $250.00 area. st 4.4 Vendor sell/store Fireworks without County permit. $500.00 (1 offence) nd $750.00 (2 offence) $1,000.00 rd (3 & subsequent offences) st 5.1 Unlicensed discharge of High Hazard Display Fireworks. $1000.00 (1 offence) nd $1500.00 (2 offence) rd $2000.00 (3 offence) 5.2 Possession or handling or of High Hazard Fireworks without $1000.00 a County permit.

19 2017.09.12 HIGH HAZARD FIREWORKS PERMIT PERMIT TO POSSESS, HANDLE AND DISCHARGE

HIGH HAZARD FIREWORKS

Permit Number: ______Permit Fee: ______ISSUED TO:

Name:

Mailing Address:

Contact Phone Number: Business/Residence Event Sponsor:

Application Date:

DISPLAY INFORMATION (Required):

Location of Display:

Display Date: Display Time:

Legal Land Description:

OR Street Address:

Fireworks Supervisor:

Supervisor Certificate #:

Please provide information for all supervisors and assistants that will be involved below:

Name Address Certificate #

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Property Owner:

Property Owner Contact #:

Signature of Property Owner: Name of Permit Holder

Permit Holder Signature:

OFFICE USE ONLY

Detailed Site Plan Attached:

Emergency Response Plan Attached:

Written Permission from: Landowner/Adjacent Landowners:

Detailed Description of Fireworks Being Displayed at Event:

Insurance Certificate Attached:

SPECIAL CONDITIONS This permit is subject to the conditions listed below and can be subject to cancellation for any breach of the below or of any requirements of Section 5.7 of the Alberta Fire Code 2014.

TO BE COMPLETED BY FIRE GUARDIAN

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Section 5.7. Fireworks A‐5.7.1. Municipalities have the authority to regulate fireworks within their jurisdiction under the Municipal Government Act. Municipalities can use the Municipal Government Act to establish a fireworks permit bylaw allowing the municipality to permit fireworks. A fireworks permit bylaw established by a municipality may have provisions that include or exclude any activity involving fireworks . 5.7.1.1 Application 1. Except as permitted by Sentence (2), this Section shall apply to the sale and discharge of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices. 2. This Section shall not apply to a person who possesses or discharges fireworks commonly used as distress flares.

5.7.1.2. Manufacture, Importation, and Transportation 1. The manufacture and importation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the “Explosives Act” and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada. 2. The transportation of fireworks shall be in conformance with the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act” and its Regulations.

5.7.1.3. Discharge 1. Except as permitted in Clause 5.7.1.7.(1)(b), no person shall discharge, fire or set off fireworks from, on or over a. public land as defined in the Public Lands Act, or b. a forest protection area designated under the Alberta Forest and Prairie Protection Act.

5.7.1.4. Prohibited 1. No person shall have in their possession, sell, offer for sale, give away or otherwise distribute, discharge, fire or set off firecrackers. 2. No person shall purchase, store, use or supervise the use of a pyrotechnic device unless, a. the pyrotechnic device conforms to the requirements of the “Explosives dAct” an its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada, and b. the person is certified in accordance with the “Explosives Act” and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.

5.7.1.5. Activities 1. No person shall discharge, fire or set off fireworks a. in a place or in a manner that creates a danger or constitutes a nuisance to any person or property, b. on a highway, road allowance, public beach or park unless they first obtain written permission from the fire department, c. on privately owned land unless they i. first obtain the written consent of the owner or occupant of that land and the owner or occupant of neighboring land on which debris might reasonably be expected to fall, and ii. provide a copy of the consent required in Sub‐clause )(c) (i to the fire department, d. in a building or place, unless i. the fireworks are specifically designed and clearly marked by the manufacturer for such use, and ii. the building or place is acceptable to the fire department, e. within 10 m of any building, tent, trailer, canvas shelter or motor vehicle, f. within 200 m of any place where explosives or flammable liquids or combustible liquids or substances are manufactured or stored, g. within 250 m of a

22 2017.09.12 i. correctional institution as defined in the Corrections Act, ii. a facility as defined in the Mental Health Act, iii. a nursing home within the meaning of the Nursing Homes Act, iv. a social care facility as defined in the Social Care Facilities Licensing Act, v. a hospital as defined ine th Hospitals Act, vi. an educational institution or, vii. a church, h. when the wind velocity exceeds 45 km/h or when, in the opinion of the fire department, weather conditions create an undue fire hazard, or i. where a municipal or provincial fire ban is in effect. 2. The municipal fire department may require a person to cease the discharging, firing or setting off of fireworks when considered necessary to do so for reasons of safety.

5.7.1.6. Authority 1. The municipal fire department, a peace officer, or a safety codes officer employed by the Province as well as a forest officer in the forest protection area, is permitted to seize, take, remove or cause to be seized, taken or removed any fireworks offered or exposed for sale or being held or used contrary to this Section. 2. Where fireworks are seized in accordance with Sentence (1), the municipal fire department, peace officer, safety codes officer or forest officer in the forest protection area, shall dispose of them in a safe manner.

5.7.1.7. Written Permission A‐5.7.1.7. Due to the fact that fireworks can be purchased in one municipality and discharged in another, individuals must ensure that written permission is obtained from all of the appropriate authorities if this is the case. 1. No person shall a. Distribute, sell, purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks unless written permission issued by the municipal fire department for that purpose has been obtained, or b. discharge, fire or set off fireworks in a forest protection area during the fire season, unless a fire permit under the Alberta Forest and Prairie Protection Act, issued by a forest officer for that purpose has been obtained. 2. Written permission issued under Sentence (1) a. shall specify the date, time and location on which the fireworks are to be discharged, and b. may contain any other terms and conditions the municipal fire department or forest officer considers necessary to ensure the safe use of the fireworks. 3. Permission shall not be granted under this Section in respect to high‐hazard fireworks unless the applicant possesses a fireworks supervisor card issued pursuant to the “Explosives Act” and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources Canada.

5.7.1.8. Fireworks Sales and Distribution 1. No person shall sell, offer for sale or store for the purpose of sale, fireworks unless a. these activities are authorized within the municipality in accordance with Article 2.2.3.4 of Division C, b. permission is obtained from the municipal fire department for the sale and storage, and c. the building or place used for the sale or storage conforms to Part 3. 2. Unless approved under Article 2.2.3.3 of Division C, no person shall distribute fireworks. a. by mail, telephone or online ordering and through direct delivery to the general public, or b. by direct delivery to retail outlets. 3. A request for permission under Sentence (1) shall be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s current business licence , where applicable, issued by the municipality in which the applicant carries on business. 4. A person who sells fireworks or offers them for sale shall ensure that a. the manufacturer’s instructions on the safe use of fireworks are provided with each sale, b. notices acceptable to the fire department are posted at the sales outlet outlining the instructions referred to in Clause (a),

23 2017.09.12 c. a record of each sale is kept on the premises where the sale occurs for a period of not less than 2 years following the date of the sale, and d. a record referred to in Clause (c) shows i. the date of the sale, ii. the name, address and phone number of the purchaser iii. the quantity and type of fireworks sold, iv. the date and time the fireworks are expected to be discharged, and v. the location and a description of the site where the fireworks will be discharged. 5. A person who sells fireworks or offers them efor sal shall make available the record referred to in Clause (4) (c) in conformance with Article 2.2.1.2 of Division C.

5.7.1.9. Age Requirement 1. No person who is under 18 years of age shall purchase, possess, handle, discharge, fire or set off fireworks.

5.7.1.10. Discharging 1. Fireworks from which a projectile is discharged shall be set up in such a manner so that, when ignited, the projectile will go into the air in a vertical direction not more than 15 degrees off the perpendicular. 2. Where ground level fireworks are discharged a. they shall be positioned out of the firing range of aerial fireworks and in a location where there is no dry grass beneath them, and b. the area shall be thoroughly wet down immediately before fireworks are discharged. 3. A portable extinguisher having a rating not less than 2‐A or a minimum of 15 L of water shall be provided and kept in the immediate discharge area.

5.7.1.11. High‐Hazard Display 1. Where high‐hazard fireworks are discharged, the person responsible for discharging the fireworks shall ensure that a. they have at least 2 assistants who are competent persons over 18 years of age and have been trained in the proper handling of fireworks, b. the fireworks are set up in conformance with the “Display Fireworks Manual,” published by Natural Resources Canada, c. at least 2 portable extinguishers each having a rating not less than 2‐A shall be not more than 45 m from the location at which the fireworks are discharged d. the potential landing area is cleared of spectators, vehicles, dry grass and other combustible material immediately prior to the beginning of the display and during the display, e. nothing other than a flashlight or electrical lighting is used for artificial illumination, f. no person, other than persons responsible for discharging the fireworks, is closer than 45 m from the location at which the fireworks are being discharged g. the location at which the fireworks are discharged is at least i. 60 m from any highway or other similar means of travel used by the public, and ii. 15 m from the nearest overhead obstruction, h. a complete search is conducted of the display area for any duds within 12 hours of the conclusion of the display, and i. any unused fireworks or duds remaining are disposed of in a safe manner within 12 hours of the conclusion of the display.

24 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

7.1

SUBJECT: Rural Broadband Proposal

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ At the August 15, 2017 Council Meeting, Council heard a presentation from PROPOSAL Catherine Proulx, Managing Director, 13 Ways Inc. Ms. Proulx provided Council with an overview on a plan to provide widespread broadband access to Kneehill County.

DISCUSSION/ Attached you will find two quotes from Taylor Warwick Consulting Ltd. and OPTIONS/ WSP on the high level technical plan costs for this project. BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF FUNDING: Rural Internet Reserve

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: Taylor Warwick Consulting Ltd. Proposal WSP Proposal

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Decision

COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Choose one proposal 2. Reject both proposals 3. Direct Administration to bring back more information 4. Receive for Information MOTION: Council Decision

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 25 2017.09.12

KNEEHILL COUNTY – Broadband Planning Proposal

The following scope of work will be conducted by 13 Ways to prepare the County for making decisions related to broadband services within its borders.

PHASE 1 - CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT Phase one is a desktop study to collect information about the current state of broadband that is unique to your municipality. A review of the level of broadband speed and consistency that is currently available, the local service providers and what they offer, the infrastructure that is nearby (Fibre, wireless towers, LTE towers), near-by potential for back-haul connection, and potential regional partnerships that are already in discussion or who would be open to starting a dialogue. • Deliverable: Current State – Desktop Study • Duration: 2 Weeks PHASE 2 - STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP This workshop is intended to include as many stakeholder groups as possible including, residents, elected officials, local businesses, service groups, service providers, regional partners, and any other local partners (Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Council Committees, etc). The day will start with a review of the municipality’s core values and weighting these for importance. Next will be an informed brainstorming session for potential actions and needs within the community around broadband. The last part of the day will entail weighing the list of opportunities against the morning value weighting. The sessions are intended to build buy-in by all attendees by having the actual stakeholders take part in the creation of the plan. • Deliverable: Workshop, Data from Workshop + boards/facilitation outputs • Duration: 1 week, includes delivery of 1-day workshop PHASE 3 – DESIRED STATE REPORT Using the data from the two previous steps, a report will be generated for council and administration to fully understand the desired state for community broadband in Kneehill County. This report will serve as the steering document for the feasibility study to be conducted by Taylor Warwick. • Deliverable: Desired State Report • Duration: 1 week PHASE 4 – TECHNICAL LIAISON WITH TAYLOR WARWICK While Taylor Warwick is determining the feasibility of various options related to the County’s desired state, 13 Ways will provide consultant support to review and manage technical component of the project. This will include, but not be limited to: chairing project meetings, preparing minutes, aid in background information collation to support technical work, facilitate and provide responses to technical queries and provide review comments and recommendations on technical deliverables. • Deliverable: Liaise with technical firm (Taylor Warwick) • Duration: TBD – for duration of the work being performed by Taylor Warwick

PROJECT FEES • Phases 1, 2, and 3 are billed on a flat project rate of $15,000 + travel and any required meting expenses • Phase 4 is billed on n hurly rate of $195/hr, with an estimated 20 - 30 hours required • Taylor Warwick fees to be billed directly to the County by Taylor Warwick Total Estimated fees for 13 Ways: $20,850 plus taxes and expenses

26 2017.09.12

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT - Kneehill County

DATE September 8, 2017

PROJECT Broadband Planning for Kneehill County DESCRIPTION

CONTACT Catherine Proulx - 13 Ways Inc | [email protected]

CLIENT CONTACT Al Hoggan, CAO of Kneehill County | [email protected]

As per attached proposal: PHASE 1 - CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT

PROJECT DETAILS PHASE 2 - STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP PHASE 3 – DESIRED STATE REPORT PHASE 4 – TECHNICAL LIAISON WITH TAYLOR WARWICK

Phases 1, 2, and 3 are billed on a flat project rate of $15,000 + travel and any required meting expenses Phase 4 is billed on n hurly rate of $195/hr, with an estimated 20-30 hours required, plus FEES travel if required. Travel (mileage) is billed at the rate of $0.60/km Taylor Warwick fees to be billed directly to the County by Taylor Warwick

• A 50% deposit will be issued at project acceptance for phase 1 – 3. • Balance, plus expenses will be invoiced upon completion of phase 3 PAYMENT TERMS • Phase 4 fees will be billed bi-weekly once this work commences • All fees are due Net 15 from date of invoice

CLIENT APPROVAL SIGNATURE:______DATE: ______

27 2017.09.12

Broadband Infrastructure Analysis for Kneehill County

Background

TaylorWarwick will build on the work completed under the auspices of the CAEP/BRAED Regional Broadband Preparedness Study and provide detailed guidance to Kneehill County on (1) capital costs, and, if of Contract(Award( interest, (2) potential business models, operational

structures, governance options, and capitalization Launch( requirements to deploy broadband infrastructure on a utility or other basis throughout the County. Phase&1:&&Network&Infrastructure& CAEP/BRAED& Analysis&–&Capital&Es

based network. Final(Presenta6on( Mee6ng( Estimates will include backhaul deployments to connect key wireless Contract(Comple6on( ISP towers (to better serve the truly rural areas) and to provide a connection point in every town, village, and hamlet within the County. Access deployment cost estimates for both the towns and for each village and hamlet in the County will be developed. The ‘pre-conceptual’ designs on which the capital deployment estimates for the county and hamlets will be based are sufficiently detailed to support both the Business Case and Business Plan financials and would enable you to move directly to a preliminary engineering design phase should you decide to move forward.

1 Pre-conceptual level designs can be completed for the towns and villages for an additional $17,500. Taylor Warwick Consulting Limited 2017 09 07 1 28 2017.09.12 Kneehill County Broadband Infrastructure Analysis

(2) Business and Operational Options Analysis: Provides comparative quantitative analyses of the business, operational, and governance model options of most interest to the County. The results will be reviewed with County officials and the overall model of most interest will serve as the basis for the development of the business case. (3) Business Case Development: Based on the business, operational, and governance model options selected, an overall business case for fibre utility will be developed and alternative financing options to enable deployment will be evaluated.

Once available, the resulting draft Business Case will be reviewed with project members and then refined based on member input and concerns. Presumably, the Business Case would then be presented and, if approved, the County and municipalities would move to the development of a Business Plan.

Requirements

To the extent possible, Kneehill County will provide the data and statistics requested by Taylor Warwick to support the development of the project deliverables. In particular, Kneehill will make available the GIS layers, in kmz format required by Taylor Warwick to adequately complete the infrastructure analyses and capital cost estimates outlined above. If Taylor Warwick is required to obtain these layers elsewhere, all associated costs with securing the data will be invoiced back to the County. The required kmz layers are: • All road and lanes • Residential and commercial lots • Location of County owned facilities requiring connection and phasing requests • Location of any existing municipally owned Single Mode Fiber – with Fiber count used and unused. • A layer of land use (residential Industrial and Commercial) • A layer of County owned lands (parks, Utility Lots, building sites and ROW’s) • If available, a layer showing the location of Telus, Shaw, Wireless, Axia and other telecom sites in the County.

Fees

The above work can be completed for Kneehill County shall pay to TaylorWarwick a total consulting fee of $20,000.00. All administration fees and travel expenses are included. The $20,000 breaks down as shown in the schedule below:

Work Component Cost

Launch

Review and agree on project objectives, scope, deliverables, and schedule Meet County planning and utility folks for follow-up and data

1) Network Infrastructure Analysis (Capital Estimates) $10,000

Passive fibre network design & costing

Active fibre network electronics analysis & costing

2) Business & Operational Options Analysis $4,000

Business (wholesale, retail) & Operational (in or outsource) Options

Markets and revenue projections

Ownership structure & funding considerations

3) Broadband Business Case Development $3,000

Funding, capital, revenue, and operational projections, integration, & analysis

Completion (+ travel) $3,000

Final documentation, presentations, and decision support

$20,000

Taylor Warwick Consulting Limited 2017 09 07 2 29 2017.09.12

Date WSP Ref.: [Status] September 6, 2017 Confidential

Director of Municipal Services PO Box 400 Three Hills, Alberta, T0M2A0

Attention: Laurie Watt CLGM Director of Municipal Services

Subject: High Level Technical Plan Costs

Laurie Thank you for the opportunity for WSP to present our high level budgetary estimate for professional services to efficiently support Kneehills County with their High Level technical plan to provide fibre to the tower to support internet services. We appreciate the opportunity to successfully demonstrate our firm’s ability to provide the unique skills set, experience and professionalism required to perform the requested work. This is high level budgetary estimate and in order to provide a more accurate view/pricing we would require additional information most importantly the tie in locations for your backhaul fibre from each tower location.

Tower Investigation & Analysis On Site Tower Measure-up and Audit Structural Tower Analysis (STA) Visual (Above-ground) Tower assessment Total Est.-$10,000.00 per site

Consultancy Plan and consult for a fibre to the tower solution $6000.00 per site

Assumptions  Travel Costs not included in price  High Level budgetary estimate  Detailed Analysis required for more accurate pricing  Tower Analysis to be completed first  Geotechnical investigations/assessments are not included 1200, 10909 Jasper Avenue NW , AB, Canada T5J 3L9

Tel: 1 780 410-6740 Fax: 1 780 449-4050 wsp.com

30 2017.09.12 Company Title Date

Yours sincerely,

Eric Fernandes Key Account Manager Telecommunications

Troy Bain Manager Telecommunications Western Canada

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C:\Users\Troy.Bain\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary31 Internet Files\Content.Outlook\BM5QL1IJ\Kneehils2017.09.12 -Edmonton.Docx REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.1

SUBJECT: Three Hills Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ Administration received a request from Three Hills Chamber of Commerce to PROPOSAL attend their “For Fun” September 19, 2017, Golf Tournament.

DISCUSSION/ As no one was able to attend last year, Council made a motion to provide a OPTIONS/ donation in the amount of $150.00. BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF $50.00 Registration fee per person. FUNDING: Donation to event to come from Policy # 15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events.

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: Request Letter from the Three Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Policy # 15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council sponsor this event in the amount of $150.00.

COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council sponsor $150.00 to this event. 2. That Council authorize attendance to this event. 3. That Council receive for information.

That Council authorize sponsorship in the amount of $150.00 to the Three MOTION: Hills and District Golf Tournament with funding to come from the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events Policy # 15-7.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 32 2017.09.12 33 2017.09.12 34 2017.09.12 35 2017.09.12 36 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.2

SUBJECT: Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (CAAMDC) Fall Meeting 2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

There is a CAAMDC meeting scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017, hosted BACKGROUND/ by Paintearth County. The event will take place at the Castor Community Hall PROPOSAL in the Town of Castor at 10:00 a.m.

DISCUSSION/ Organizers are requesting the number of people attending this event so they OPTIONS/ can get an accurate number for their caterers. BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES:

2017 Operating Budget COSTS/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council confirm attendance to event.

COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council confirm attendance 2. That Council does not confirm attendance

MOTION: That Council confirms the attendance of ______to attend the Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties meeting on October 13, 2017.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 37 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.3

SUBJECT: Kneehill Community Resource Program Annual Report

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ Administration received the Kneehill Community Resource Program Annual PROPOSAL Report (KCRP) for Council to review.

DISCUSSION/ OPTIONS/ BENEFITS/ N/A DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: KCRP Annual Report and Cover Letter

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive as information.

COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Receive as information. 2. Direct Administration to acquire more information. MOTION: That Council receive as information the Kneehill Community Resource Program Annual Report.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 38 2017.09.12 PO Box 400, Three Hills, Alberta T0M 2A0

August 31, 2017

Dear Kneehill Area Municipal Office Partners:

Kneehill County Council Trochu Town Council Village of Carbon Council Three Hills Town Council Village of Acme Council Village of Linden Council

Re: Kneehill Community Resource Program 2016/2017 Annual Review

We are pleased to send you a copy of the 2016/2017 Annual Review for the Kneehill Community Resource Program. A detailed long version of the report is available upon request.

This report represents the 29th year the program has been operating in our region. As you will discover, the Family Resource Workers continue to assist a large number of children, youth, families and adults with social/emotional support, preventive education and information/referral. A trend noted in 2016/17 was the increased complexity in the one on one social emotional support provided by the Family Resource Workers regarding parenting strategies. We hope to address this by allocating staff time to further support parenting needs.

We would like to refer you to the Outcomes and Indicators of Success sections of this year’s review for the Family Resource Workers. You will note that all success rates are over 90% which demonstrates this program achieving more than expected outcomes.

If you have any questions or concerns arising from this document, please contact myself or any of the Family Resource Workers at 403-443-3800 for further information. The Family Resource Worker team members are Glenn Berg for the North Zone (Trochu), Yvonne Wilson for the Central Zone (Three Hills), and Ashley Campbell for the South Zone (Acme, Linden and Carbon).

Thank you for your time and involvement with the Kneehill Community Resource Program.

Sincerely,

Shelley Jackson-Berry, Director Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services for the Kneehill Community Resource Program Management Team

Kneehill Community Resource Program 779 – 2nd Street, North, P.O. Box 400, Three Hills Alberta, T0M 2A0 Phone: 403.443.3800

39 2017.09.12 ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 40 2017.09.12 TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 ABOUT US

3 STATS & NUMBERS

4 IMPACT & REACH

6 PREVENTIVE EDUCATION

7 OUR PARTNERS

8 FINANCIAL STATEMENT

9 THANK YOU

41 2017.09.12 ABOUT US

The Kneehill Community Resource Program (KCRP) is a grassroots, locally driven program that began 30 years ago. At the time of its inception, area community members had banded together to address the rise in local suicide rates and the lack of accessible prevention, early intervention and support services for residents of Kneehill County.

The KCRP is comprised of three Family Resource Worker (FRW) positions, with office locations in all of the Golden Hills School Division schools in Kneehill County and in the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (KRFCSS) office in Three Hills. This year-round program serves all Kneehill County residents regardless of age.

The KCRP’s three core objectives are to improve well-being of all Kneehill residents through: 1. social and emotional support 2. preventive education 3. information, networking, and referral

Trends for the 2016-2017 year: - Increased numbers of children/youth clients accessed mental health supports - Increased numbers of adults reported improved social/emotional well- being due to greater employment stability - Parenting strategies continued be the primary issue for adult clients

2 42 2017.09.12 STATS & NUMBERS

149 128 Single Session Ongoing One on One One on One Clients Clients

89 231 31 Outgoing Referrals Teacher Family & Staff Consultations Consultations

3,247 93% community members reached as of people reported having a result of our community increased their knowledge as a capacity building efforts 43 result of our preventive2017.09.12 education IMPACT & REACH

"This group helped me think differently about how to treat me and my "You taught friends." me to be a 95% 63%kind person." of clients reported having an increased awareness of what supports were available to them after meeting with the FRW 98% of clients reported being better able to "Thank you for deal with their problem teaching me how after meeting with to better protect the FRW myself."

TOP YOUTH ISSUES TOP ADULT ISSUES Ongoing: Parenting Ongoing: Mental Health Strategies Single Session: Peer Single Session: Parenting Relations Strategies 4 44 2017.09.12 "I wish we could do girls group again because I feel safe there and can tell you my problems."

"Thank you for talking about mental health with the class. Especially about stigma and language. Our class needs to learn how much this can affect people."

5 45 2017.09.12 PREVENTIVE EDUCATION

37% Classroom

11% Presentations Specialized 40% Groups 5%50 "Thank you for 12 317114 People reached coming and helping me through preventive learn about internet safety. education I learnt a lot." Guest Speakers 08 55%

53%

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"I thought it was very helpful to learn about drugs because kids my 21 3247 age can use drugs very Community Community abusively and it can Events Members hurt you and put you in Reached a life threatening condition." 6 46 2017.09.12 OUR PARTNERS

of our partners report that they have a positive working relationship with the Kneehill Community Resource Program

7 47 2017.09.12 2016 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Revenue Actual Kneehill Regional FCSS $139,984.00 Golden Hills Division $45,000.00 Central Alberta CS $94,812.00 Total Revenue $279, 796.00

Expenditures Salaries/Benefits $176,796.62 Professional Development $7,023.40 Staff Travel/Mileage $7,829.13 Advertising $1,021.05 Supplies/Printing $5,067.89 Resources $1,277.61 Telephone $1,718.12 Insurance/Liability/Admin $7,810.00 Cont. of OP Reser-Future $27,260.18 Family & Marriage Contract $43,992.00 Total Expenditures $279,796.00

TOTALS Total Revenue $279, 796.00 Total Expenditures $279,796.00 Surplus (Deficit) $0.00

8 48 2017.09.12 THANK YOU!

Thank you Kneehill County area residents for making all our amazing achievements possible this year.

The support provided by our funders- Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services, Central Alberta Children's Services, and the Golden Hills School Division- is greatly appreciated.

By working together, we help one another as

9 we strive to build a49 better community2017.09.12! P.O. Box 400 Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0

403-443-3800 www.krfcss.com/index.php/programs-and-services/kcrp

50 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.4

SUBJECT: Sustainability Resources Support Letter

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ A request was made by Sustainability Resource to have Kneehill County PROPOSAL create a support letter.

The Sustainability Resource company provides professional and educational resource to communities needing to manage natural resources, create opportunities for innovative sustainable infrastructure solutions, and implement community sustainability plans. They also champion sustainability and provides resources to help local governments and their industry partners realize and implement solutions for sustainable local economies. Some of their clients include Town of Black Diamond, Alberta Government and Trout Unlimited Canada.

Sustainability Resources are applying for several grants that will help support participating municipalities with developing their own climate resiliency plan- right down to specific actions that can help communities mitigate and adapt to things like extreme weather, droughts, floods, heat intolerance for vulnerable people.

The first grant application is due September 14, 2017 and need all support letters by then.

DISCUSSION/ Does Council wish to support Sustainability Resource in applying for the OPTIONS/ several grants by directing administration to create a letter of support? BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF None FUNDING:

ATTACHMENTS: Sustainability Resource Support Letter

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council support Sustainability Resource in applying for grant funding for the Rural Prosperity Initiative and their Rural Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience program and direct administration to create a letter of support.

Document Last Updated August 15/13 51 2017.09.12 1. That Council provides support to Sustainability Resrouces in applying for grant funding. COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. That Council receive for information.

That Council provides support to Sustainability Resources in applying for grant MOTION: funding for the Rural Prosperity Initiative and their Rural Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience program and direct administration to create a letter of support.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item # 8.4 2 | Page 52 2017.09.12 Kneehill County

Letterhead

RE: Rural Prosperity Initiative Program Grant

To Whom It May Concern:

The County of Kneehill is pleased to provide this letter of support for Sustainability Resources in their application for program funding for the Rural Prosperity Initiative and their Rural Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience program.

Like many rural communities in Alberta, we are facing increased risks associated with climate change. Our local economies are impacted by extreme weather events, including droughts and floods which have implications for our landowners and how we manage our infrastructure.

This program will enable us to learn about, and plan for the potential risks and the opportunities to adapt to and mitigate for climate change and create resilience across our municipality.

The Rural Prosperity Initiative is a valuable program for Alberta’s rural communities. We value the opportunity to participate and benefit from the resources that Sustainability Resources has convened under the program.

As part of our commitment to this program, we are contributing $750.00 to this program as a partner in hosting a Rural Innovation Forum in November 2017.

The funding from this grant will help us identify risks and develop a climate resilience plan for our community.

With sincere regards,

53 2017.09.12 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.5 SUBJECT: 2017 Kneehill County Scholarships

MEETING DATE: 2017-09-12

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ Each year, Kneehill County offers two scholarships in the amount of $2,000 PROPOSAL each to Kneehill County residents enrolled in post-secondary institutions.

DISCUSSION/ This year we received 5 eligible applications. In addition, we had one OPTIONS/ application that did not meet eligibility because they were not rural residents of BENEFITS/ Kneehill County. DISADVANTAGES: Council will rate each applicant’s Essay and Reference Letters on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest score). All scores will be calculated on a spreadsheet, where the Academic Scholarship will be based on 70% Academic Achievement, 20% Written Essay and 10% Letters of Reference. The second scholarship for Community and Leadership will be based on 70% Written Essay, 20% Letters of Reference and 10% Academic Achievement. Highest calculated mark for each scholarship will be highlighted in green with dark red text in columns J and K.

COSTS/SOURCE OF 2017 Operating Budget FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:  Policy #15-5, Kneehill County Scholarship Program  2017 Kneehill County Scholarship Overview Spreadsheet  Applicants Essay’s and Letter of Reference with Applicant Names Redacted

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council approve the applicants that are highlighted in green with dark red text in columns J and K for the Academic and Community Kneehill County Scholarship in the amount of $2000.00 each.

COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council recommend two Scholarship recipients. 2. Council receive as information. MOTION: That ______be awarded the 2017 Academic Scholarship and that ______be awarded the 2017 Community and Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $2000.00 each.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 54 2017.09.12 55 2017.09.12 56 2017.09.12 2017 Kneehill County Scholarship Rate Essay and Letters of Reference on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest) Applicant Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) Score Score Councillor # 1 Councillor # 1 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 3 Councillor # 3 SAE Institute Glasgow BA/BSc Councillor # 4 Councillor # 4 1 Audio Production (Hons) Councillor # 5 Councillor # 5 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 7 Councillor # 7 Academic Achievement Community

Total 0 Total 0 45.15 6.45 Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) Score Score Councillor # 1 Councillor # 1 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 3 Councillor # 3 Business 2 Councillor # 4 Councillor # 4 Administration Councillor # 5 Councillor # 5 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 7 Councillor # 7 Academic Achievement Community Total 0 Total 0 52.85 7.55 Applicant Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) Score Score Councillor # 1 Councillor # 1 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 3 Councillor # 3 University of Alberta BSc 3 Councillor # 4 Councillor # 4 Agriculture Councillor # 5 Councillor # 5 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 7 Councillor # 7 Academic Achievement Community Total 0 Total 0 57.54 8.22 Applicant Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) Score Score Councillor # 1 Councillor # 1 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 3 Councillor # 3 University of Saskatchewan 4 Councillor # 4 Councillor # 4 Bachelor of Commerce Councillor # 5 Councillor # 5 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 7 Councillor # 7 Academic Achievement Community Total 0 Total 0 63.84 9.12 Applicant Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) Score Score Councillor # 1 Councillor # 1 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 2 Councillor # 3 Councillor # 3 Ambrose University Associate 5 Councillor # 4 Councillor # 4 in Ministry Councillor # 5 Councillor # 5 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 6 Councillor # 7 Councillor # 7 Academic Achievement Community Total 0 Total 0 40.78 5.83 Applicant Essay (1-10) Letters of Reference (1-10) 57 2017.09.12 58 2017.09.12Applicant #1 59 2017.09.12Applicant #1 60 2017.09.12Applicant #1 61 2017.09.12Applicant #2 62 2017.09.12Applicant #2 63 2017.09.12Applicant #2 64 2017.09.12Applicant #3 65 2017.09.12Applicant #3 66 2017.09.12Applicant #3 67 2017.09.12Applicant #3 68 2017.09.12Applicant #4 69 2017.09.12Applicant #4 70 2017.09.12Applicant #4 71 2017.09.12Applicant #5 72 2017.09.12Applicant #5 73 2017.09.12Applicant #5 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

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SUBJECT: Council Follow-Up Action List

2017-09-12 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List. PROPOSAL

DISCUSSION/ Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow- OPTIONS/ up Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. BENEFITS/ This document is regularly updated after each Council meeting. DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF N/A FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: September 12, 2017 Council Follow-Up Action List

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive as information.

1. Receive as information COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments. MOTION: Council receive the September 12, 2017 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 74 2017.09.12 Council Action Items Description/Motion Meeting Date Motion # Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Councillor Holsworth moved to confirm the retendering of 15-Aug-17 409-17 road project 25-1 (B1754) for later this fall with construction to be completed in early 2018. COMPLETED Council moved second and third reading to Bylaw 1743 that 410-411- being a bylaw to adopt the Village of Carbon/Kneehill County 15-Aug-17 17 Inter-municipal Development Plan with proposed amendments as presented. COMPLETED 412-413- Counicl gave all three readings to Bylaw 1744 that being a 15-Aug-17 414- bylaw to establish a joint Inter-Municipal Planning 415/17 Commission with the Village of Carbon. COMPLETED Councillor Wittstock moved to appoint Reeve Long, Councillor 15-Aug-17 416-17 Calhoun and as alternate Councillor Holsworth to the Joint Inter-Municipal Planning Commission as per Bylaw 1744. COMPLETED 417-418- Council gave all three readings to Bylaw 1745, that being a 15-Aug-17 419- bylaw to establish an Inter-Municipal Subdivision and 420/17 Development Appeal Board. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved to appoint the members of the Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board 15-Aug-17 421-17 to also serve on the Joint Inter-municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in accordance with Bylaw 1745. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council approve Policy 5-16, General Municipal Servicing Standards (GMSS) with 15-Aug-17 422-17 amendment requiring administration to seek Council approval for any changes to Section B of the General Municipal Servicing Standards Guidelines. COMPLETED Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1742 for the 423-424- 15-Aug-17 Road Closure for all of Crescent Road within the Hamlet of 17 Wimborne. COMPLETED Councillor Wittstock moved to consolidate Crescent Road to 15-Aug-17 425-17 the Kneehill County playground property. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved to receive the Horseshoe 15-Aug-17 426-17 Canyon Branding as information. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved to approve the 2017 Project and 15-Aug-17 427-17 Capital Budget Variance Report as of July 31, 2017. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved to authorize a sponsorship in the 15-Aug-17 428-17 amount of $300.00 to the St. Mary’s Trochu Golf Tournament. COMPLETED Councillor Wittstock moved to authorize the attendance of 15-Aug-17 429-17 the Reeve to the Kneehill Historical Society’s Summer Celebration on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved to authorize the attendance to all of Council to the Kneehill Regional Family & Community 15-Aug-17 430-17 Support Services Open House and Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved to authorize the attendance of Councillor Calhoun to attend the Agricultural Plastics 15-Aug-17 431-17 Recycling Discussion Session being held in Lacombe, AB on August 21, 2017. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved that second reading be given to 433-434- Bylaw 1749 that being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 15-Aug-17 17 1718 by redesignating a portion of land from Agriculture District to Hamlet General District. COMPLETED

75 2017.09.12 Council Action Items Description/Motion Meeting Date Motion # Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Councillor Calhoun moved second reading be given to Bylaw 441- 1750 that being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1718 by 15-Aug-17 442/17 redesignating a portion of land from Hamlet Residential District to Hamlet Industrial District. COMPLETED

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