AN AGENDA FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

IN ATIENDANCE:

MAYOR KEN GRAHAM

COUNCILLORS DON SHYGERA, PATI CHURCHILL, JASON HEISTAD, GARY MACDONALD, DEREK BAIRD, TRACEY WALKER

C.A.O. DALE MATHER C.F.O. BARBARA SCOTT DIR. OF OPER. TIM AINSCOUGH

ADOPT AGENDA:

______AND ~~~~~~~~~~~~-- THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT MINUTES:

______AND~~~~==~~~~~~~~ THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT MINUTES:

=-~~----~~=------·AND ______THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

IN ATTENDANCE: MAYOR: KEN GRAHAM

COUNCILLORS: GARY MACDONALD, JASON HEISTAD, PATT CHURCHILL, DON SHYGERA, TRACEY WALKER, DEREK BAIRD

C.A.O.: DALE MATHER C.F.O.: BARBARA SCOTT DIR. OF OPER: TIM AINSCOUGH

ADOPT AGENDA: CHURCHILL & MACDONALD - THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 14,2008 BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY ADDITION OF ONE ITEM FOR RECREATION AND TWO ITEMS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENTDEVELOPMENT&NUMEROUS INFORMATION AT END OF MEETING. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT MINUTES: SHYGERA & WALKER- THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 BE ADOPTED AS CORRECTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATION: DUE TO ABSENCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE FROM MEYERS NORRIS PENNY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON APRIL 21,2008.

RESERVE BAIRD & MACDONALD - THAT COUNCIL RATIFY THE TRANSFERS: FOLLOWING RESERVE TRANSFERS AS RECOMMENDED BY ADMINISTRATION:

A. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY $600,000 FROM $6,202,030 TO $6,802,030

B. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RECREATION AND CULTURE RESERVE BY $200,000 FROM $183,250 TO $383,250

C. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE LIBRARY BY $469,684 FROM $456 TO $470,140

D. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE CURLING RINK BY $5,000 FROM $12,419 TO $17,419

E. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE CEMETERY BY $20,000 FROM $30,000 TO $50,000 F. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE COMMUNITY BUS BY $118,702 FROM $18,702 TO $137,404

G. TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE WOODLANDS AREA BY $250,000 FROM $250,000 TO $500,000

H. TO DECREASE THE CAPITAL RESERVE WATER TOWER DEMOLITION BY $60,000 FROM $60,000 TO ZERO CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ARTS & CRAFTS MACDONALD & HEIST AD - THAT COUNCIL APPROVE BUILDING RENTAL: THE REQUEST FROM MICHAEL DOWNS TO RENT SPACE FROM THE TOWN IN THE ARTS & CRAFTS BUILDING TO GET AN ART GROUP STARTED UPON ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POSSIBILITY OF A MURAL WAS BRIEFLY DISCUSSED AS WAS A PICTURE DONATED FOR THE LIBRARY FUNDRAISER.

PLASCO: PLASCO PLANT INFORMATION - COUNCILLOR MACDONALD REPORTED THAT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ARE GOING TO OTIAWA THE FIRST WEEK IN MAY TO VIEW THE SITE THERE IN OPERATION.

HEIST AD & WALKER - THAT THE TOWN PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COUNCILLOR MACDONALD' S TRIP TO OTTAWA TO REPRESENT INNISFAIL. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COALITION HEISTAD & CHURCHILL - THAT THE BROCHURE FROM RE: RACISM: THE COALITION OF MUNICIPALITIES AGAINST RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION BE REFERRED TO THE WELCOMING COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BYLAW REPORT: BYLAW OFFICER'S REPORT FROM MARCH 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

FIRE REPORT: FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

R.C.M.P. REPORT: R.C.M.P. MAYOR'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

E.M.A. PLAN MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEW REPORT REVIEW: FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

R.C.M.P. FUNDING: LETTER FROM THE R.C.M.P. REGARDING NEW FUNDING FOR MUNICIPAL CONTRACT R.C.M.P. MEMBERS WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

AMBULANCE GUARDIAN AMBULANCE STATISTICS FROM FEBRUARY STATS: 2008 WERE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

2 RDRMUG RED DEER RIVER MUNICIPAL USER'S GROUP WATER SUMMARY: ASSURANCE STUDY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION.

CHURCHILL & MACDONALD - THAT COUNCIL SUPPORT THE RED DEER RIVER MUNICIPAL USER'S GROUP INITIATIVE TO LOBBY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REGARDING CROWN RESERVATION FOR ALL WATER IN THE RED DEER RIVER NOT CURRENTLY ALLOCATED AND ALSO TO PROVIDE FOR DICKSON DAM I GLENNIFER RESERVOIR STUDIES. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F.C.S.S. COUNCILLOR CHURCHILL REPORTED BRIEFLY ON THE MEETING: MARCH 11, 2008 F.C.S.S. BOARD MEETING.

RED DEER COUNTY COUNCIL REVIEWED THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IN PROPOSED RED DEER COUNTY BY PAT JACKSON. SUBDIVISION: SHYGERA & BAIRD - THAT COUNCIL AGREE WITH THE PROPOSAL SUBJECT TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARKLAND COMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S REPORT FOR MARCH 2008 REPORT: WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCI L FOR INFORMATION.

BUILDING PERMIT BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS FOR MARCH 2008 WERE TOTALS: PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

M.P.C. MINUTES: MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS HELD MARCH 24 & APRIL 7, 2008 WERE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

MALIBU HOMES- SHYGERA & MACDONALD - THAT ADMINISTRATION PHASE 4: PREPARE THE NECESSARY ZONING BYLAW FOR FIRST READING AT COUNCIL. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HENDAY RIDGE ASP: SHYGERA & WALKER - THAT ADMINISTRATION PREPARE A BYLAW FOR FIRST READING FOR THE HENDAY RIDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 26, 2008. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

WATER SERVICES MAYOR GRAHAM REPORTED ON THE MINUTES OF THE COMMISSION: MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL WATER SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 2008.

LIBRARY BOARD COUNCILLOR WALKER REPORTED ON THE MINUTES MEETING: OF THE INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 20, 2008.

WATERSHED MARCH 2008 NEWSLETIER FROM THE RED DEER ALLIANCE: RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

PARKLAND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOUNDATION: DECEMBER 31,2007 FOR PARKLAND FOUNDATION FROM PERRY CRUICKSHANK WERE AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION.

3 HUNGER BAIRD & SHYGERA - THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE AWARENESS DAY: REQUEST FROM THE INNISFAIL & AREA FOOD BANK TO DECLARE JUNE 5, 2008 AS 'HUNGER AWARENESS DAY' IN INNISFAIL. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

WORK SCHEDULE: COMPLETED WORK SCHEDULE FROM MARCH 24. 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

'CONTACT': 'CONTACT' NEWSLETTERS FROM MARCH 20 & 28 AND APRIL 4, 2008 WERE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

A.A.M.D.&C.: PRESS RELEASE FROM A.A.M.D.& C. FROM MARCH 26, 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER FROM INNISFAIL & DISTRICT CHAMBER NEWSLETTER: OF COMMERCE FOR MARCH 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

BANK STATEMENT: MONTHLY BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT FOR MARCH 2008 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

ACCOUNTS: BAIRD & MACDONALD- THAT THE ACCOUNTS BE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IN CAMERA: BAIRD & WALKER - THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL RECESS AND MOVE IN CAMERA. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 7:30P.M.

RECONVENE: CHURCHILL & HEISTAD- THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL RECONVENE. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 7:40P.M.

ADJOURN: WALKER & MACDONALD - THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 7:42P.M.

MAYOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

4 THE MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21 , 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

IN ATTENDANCE: MAYOR: KEN GRAHAM

COUNCILLORS: GARY MACDONALD, JASON HEISTAD, PATT CHURCHILL, DON SHYGERA, TRACEY WALKER, DEREK BAIRD

C.A.O.: DALE MATHER C.F.O.: BARBARA SCOTT

ABSENT: DIR. OF OPER: TIM AINSCOUGH

CONVENE: SHYGERA & WALKER -THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL CONVENE. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS: 1. PRESENTATION OF 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND AUDITORS REMARKS- MEYERS NORRIS PENNY - JULIE OLIVER.

2. STAFFING ISSUES

FINANCIAL CHURCHILL & MACDONALD- THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT STATEMENTS: THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS PREPARED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

STAFFING: WALKER & HEISTAD- THAT COUNCIL RATIFY STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH REGARDS TO STAFF HIRING AND TO RE-EVALUATE SALARY GRIDS. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BAIRD & CHURCHILL - THAT WAGE RANGE FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITATOR BE GRID 8 - 12. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURN: WALKER & HEISTAD - THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 8:00P.M.

MAYOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR - DON SHYGERA

1. BYLAW #1466 OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE HENDAY RIDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN - FOR FIRST READING.

2. BYLAW #1138/94-A79 OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO AMEND AND PROVIDE FOR THE REDESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE LAND USE AND ZONING BYLAW #1138/94 OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL - FOR FIRST READING.

3. PARKLAND COMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES SUBDIVISION REPORT #INN08101 (C&C COATINGS) - FOR CONSIDERATION. c BYLAW #1466

BYLAW #1466 011 TliE TOWN 01' I NISFAIL, IN Ttm PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, l3EING A OYLA W TO ADOPT THE 11 ENDA Y RIDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN.

WHEREAS, SECTION 633 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, BEING CIIAPTER M-26 OF TilE STATUTES OF ALBERTA, 1994, PRO VI DES TIJAT A COUNCIL ivlA Y, FOR ·nm PURPOSE OF PROV IDING A FRAMEWORK FOR SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPM ENT Or AN AREA OF LAND IN TilE MUNICIPALITY, ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN;

AND WHEREAS, THE COUNCIL o r TilE TOWN Of INNISFA IL DE EM S IT DESJRAOLE TO ADOPT THIS f-I ENDAY RJDG E AREA STRUCTURE !,LAN;

AND WlillREAS, Tl iE PROPOSED BYLAW WAS PUBLICIZED IN TWO CONSECUTIVE ISSUES OF TilE INN ISFA lL BOOSTER;

AND WHEREAS, A PUBLIC HEARJNG INTO THE PROPOSED A.REA STRUCTURE PLAN IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 26,2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHA.l'v!BERS, TOWN OFFICE, 4943 - 53 STREET, JNN ISfAIL, ALBERTA;

NOW TllEREl

I. THAT TilE ATTACHED BOOKLET AND MA l'S BEING SCHEDULE A ARE HEREBY ADOl'TED AS THE HEN DAY RJDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN. SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO AND FORl\1 ING PART OF THlS llYLAW CONTAINS POLICIES AND PROI'OSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AN D OTHER USE OF LAND IN TilE WEST INN ISFA IL AREA.

TJUS BYLAW SHALL TAKE EFl'ECT ON THE OAT.E OF FINAL READl NG TliEREOF

READ A FIRST TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL TH IS 28nr DAY OF _...... ,A..,.pr...,.i1___ 2008

READ A SECOND TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL TI-llS ___ DAY Of_____ 2008

READ A TIIIRD TI ME IN OPEN COUNCIL AND PINALLY PASSED TillS DAY Of ______2008.

MAYOR CHiEF ADMIN I STRATIVI~ OFrlCER HYLA W NUMHER J 138/94-A79

BYLAW LJ 38/94-A79 OF TKE TOWN OF INNISFAl L, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLA \V TO AMEND AND PROV IDE FOR Tl IE REDES IGNATION OF A CERTAJN PARCEL OF LAND lN THE LAND USE AND ZONING DYLA W NUMRER J 138/94 OF nm TOWN OF INN ISFAIL.

WHEREAS, COUNCIL DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO REDESIGNATE CERTA IN PARCELS OF LAND CONTAINED WITIIIN TilE TO\VN OF INN ISF/\JL;

AND WII F.REAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 606 (5) AND SECTiON 692 (4) OF Ti lE MUNICll)AL GOVERN!viENT ACT, WRITTEN NOTICE \VAS GIVEN TO ADJACENT LANDOWNERS TIIAT ARE SUBJECT TO Ti lE PRO POSED AMENDING BYLAW AN D A SUMMARY OF PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED AT Tl IE PUBLIC I fEA RING;

AND WIJ EREAS, A PUBLIC I IEARJNG INTO TH E PROPOSED BYLAW IS SCIIEDULIW FOR MAY 26, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL Ct IAMI3ERS, TOWN OFFI CE, 4943 - 53'd ST, lNN!SFJ\fL, ALBERTA;

NOW Tl IEREf-ORE, TilE ?.ruNIC!P AL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OP INN JSFAIL DULY ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

Tli/\T TH E J':'OLLO WI NO PROPERTY:

T!IAT PART OF Tl IE N.E. '/..SEC. 29-35-28-4 Sl lOWING AS PHASE 4 AS SI LOWN ON TJ IE A'n ACHED PLAN IS REDESIGN/\ TED FROM DCD (DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT) AND AO·A (AGRJCULTU RAL /\) TOR-I C (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE PA MILY DISTRICT) AND R-3 (RJ3SIDENTIAL MULTI-FA MTL Y DISTRJCT).

BYLA W 1 I 38/94 IS I IE REBY AMENDED.

READ A FIRST TIME IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS 2R 111 DAY OF APRIL, 2008.

REA D A SECOND TIME rN OPEN COUNCIL TillS ____ DAY OF ------' 2008.

REA D A THIRD TIM E IN OPEN COUNC IL AN D FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2008.

MAYOR

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SUBDIVISION REPORT

Council April 21, 2008 Town of Innisfail File Number: INN08101 Lot lA, Block 68, Plan 792 1753 Proposal to create two (2) industrial I n the S.W. 1f4 20; 35-28-4 parcels.

General Information

This subdivision application is on Lot 1A, Block 68, Plan 792 1753 which is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of 42"d Street and Sih Avenue. Lot 1A is the result of the consolidation of Lots 1 & 2, Block 68, Plan 792 1753 which appears to have been consolidated in November 1997. The subdivision proposal is to create two industrial parcels fronting onto 57th Avenue which will essentially recreate Lots 1 & 2, Block 68, Plan 792 1753 under a new plan number.

Plans and Bylaws

The Municipal Development Pl an has identified the subject land for Industrial uses.

This site is designated Industrial District (I) in the Land Use Bylaw. Each parcel within this district shall have a minimum parcel frontage of 15.2 m (50 ft.). In addition, the minimum front yard requirement within this district is 9 m (30 ft.), the rear yard requirement is 6 m (20 ft.) and the minimum side yard shall be 3 m (10 ft.) except along fire resistant walls where no setback is required.

Proposed Lot 1 shows a front yard setback of 8.97 m and would require a 1% variance. The front boundary is not the boundary which is being created by this subdivision proposal therefore planning stnff recommend the vari ance.

There is a portion of the building located on Lot 2 which is intended to be removed. Following the site inspection, that portion of the building is the second bay on the C & C Coating shop which is shown in the site inspection photos.

The original lots were created in 1979 and are less than 0.8 ha (2 acres) in size therefore no municipal reserve is required [Section 663(c) of the Municipal Government Act]. INN08101 C & C COATING INC. Page 2

Site Inspection

A site inspection was conducted on the site on April 14, 2008.

The first two photos are of the buildings currently on the site. The first photo is C & C Coating which is located on proposed Lot 2 and the second photo is of Door Service by Moonlight Ltd . which is located on Lot 1. The third photo is of th e area between the two buildings. The bay shown on th e left is on th e C & C Coating building and thi s is the portion of the building which is proposed to be removed. The last photo is of th e adjacent residential use.

Comments from Adiacent Landowners

Mr. & Mrs. Reilander have submitted a letter indicating concerns over the proposed subdivision. The concerns listed involve increased noise pollution, dust and odour which would result from this subdivision application. According to the subdivision plan and the site inspection, there are currently buildings occupying each parcel. In addition, the applicants have indicated that the second bay on the C & C Coating site will be removed resulting in a reduced shop size. The only change this subdivision would have on these existing businesses is that each would now be on their own title. INN08101 C & C COATING INC. Page 3

Comments from Referral Agencies

FortisAiberta Inc., Chinook's Edge School Division, ATCO Pipelines Ltd. and ATCO Gas have no objections to the proposed subdivision.

Staff Recommendation

WHEREAS, in the opinion of the subdivision authority, the proposed application satisfies the requirements of Section 654 of the Municipa l Government Act, and the relevant matters listed in Section 7 of the Subdivision and Development Regulations (see attached Appendix A); and

WHEREAS submissions from landowners and referral agencies were presented to and considered by the subdivision authority as outlined in the subdivision report dated April 21, 2008;

THEREFORE, the subdivision authority APPROVES the subdivision application subject to the following conditions:

1. Subdivision by means suitable to the Registrar of the Land Titles Office, [Section 81 and 89 of the Land Titles Act];

2. All outstanding taxes to be paid, or satisfactory arrangement for payment thereof, to the Town of Innisfail [Section 654 (l)(d) of the Municipal Government Act];

3. Satisfactory arrangement to be completed with and to the satisfaction of the Town of Innisfail for the provision of services pursuant to Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act including but not limited to the future connection to municipal water and/or sanitary sewer. This agreement is to be registered by caveat against the title of the proposed lot [Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act];

4. The second bay of the C & C Coating building located on proposed Lot 2, as shown on the approved sketch, is to be removed [Section 655(1)(a) of the Municipal Government Act].

Trlcia Willis Planning Assistant

Municipal Recommendation 42nd STREET

48.61

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st Scale 1:300 t.OTtA .. Pl.Nttt2 17Sl ~ I 5J.18 7 ;-r - IS. if -r. I I ... 10 at 1'(-0 t '"',.. •I I 'I I NOTES: Distances ore shown in metres. l.Jt LOT 2 (0.162 no.) Area to be affected is outlir'led thus: ------And contains 0.317 he. Section is abbreviated thus: Sec. Township is abbreviated thus: Twp. Range is abbreviated thus: Rge. West ol the Fourth Meridian is obbrevioted thus: W.4M. r---?.8? - -.!1.!...._ 1-- -;;;; -- -, Hectares is abbreviated thus: ho. 'I =+---•-0:2-­ ~ I I INN08101 rr------~J~~·~·------~,______JI l L ----~~ ~ ... Proposal to create two (2) i ~;ua r· industrial parcels

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April 7. 2008

Park lnnd Community Plnnning Serv i ce~ Suitt.: 404. 4I

RE: File# TNN08J01

Proposed Subdivision C&C Coating!' I 1K Lot I A. Block 68. Plnn 792 1753

Dear M.. Willis:·

As an ndjoccnt londowncr to C. & C. ('ofltings fnc. weAr~ concerned nbout the propnst:d ~tthdivis i on ofi.OL lA. Rlock ri ~. Plan 792 1753:

I. ThL' subdivision applicnt ion is stated as 'to ncme tv.1o Industrial parc:c.ls fronti ng onto 57'h Ave to at:cornm odnt~ existi ng buildings' , but the Lot l A as of.l\pril t 11 dot:s not luwc nny existing bui ltlings o nth ~ lot I.A. 2. If C. & C. Coutings lnc is pl:u1ning on using and occupying the subdivision l'nr their own frontage:! tht:n we nre concerned w ith the in rrcosed noise pollution, dust twd otlor. C. & C. Coatings Inc., in the pust Md present , has bet:n using their current 'fro nt::~gc ' rt rcn tl)r sand blusting equipment. and pnrts outside. (111c m c~s and the snnd dust ger inro ~vl!rylh i n g nnd is an irritanllu ~yt: s umlthrm\l.) C. & C. Coatings Inc also paints equipm~nt nnd objects outside in their· ·frontogc' nrea as well as with tht:ir bny door~ open. The ovcrspray drifts in the nir nnd covers vehicles and ynrd mmerials. and the odor frorn th ~.: paint is quilt: nnusearing onrl docs generate headacht!s. The ht:Hdnchcs flttd sickness usunll y lnst$ a fe w duy:; espec ia l !~· when lht! odor comes from the Enduro Plns ti c Pni nt Ii nt: (lr pni nt.

Conccrncu landowners Appendix A

Approval of Application

654(1) A subdivision authority must not approve an application for subdivision approval unless

(a) the land that Is proposed to be subdivided is, in the opinion of the subdivision authority, suitable for the purpose for which the su bdivision is Intended,

(b) the proposed subdivision conforms to the provisions of any statutory plan and, subject to subsection (2), any land use bylaw that affects the land proposed to be subdivided,

(c) the proposed subdivision complies with this Part and the regulations under this Part, and

(d) all outstanding property taxes on the land proposed to be subdivided have been paid to the municipality where the land is located or arrangements satisfactory to the municipality have been made for their payment pursuant to Part 10.

(2) A subdivision authority may approve an application for subdivision approval even though the proposed subdivision does not comply with the land use bylaw if, in its opinion,

a) the proposed subdivision would not

(i) unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or

(il) materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels of land,

and

b) the proposed su bdivision conforms with the use prescribed for that land in the land use bylaw.

(3) A subdivision authority may approve or refuse an application for subdivision approval.

1995 c24 s95

Section 7 - Subdivision and Development Regulations

Relevant Considerations

7 I n making a decision as to whether to approve an application for subdivision, the subdivision authority must consider, which respect to the land that is the subject of the application,

(a) its topography, (b) its soil characteristics, (c) storm water collection and disposal, (d) any potential for the flooding, subsidence or erosion of the land, (e) its accessibility to a road, (f) the availability and adequacy of a water supply, sewage disposal system and solid waste disposal, (g) in the case of land not serviced by a licensed water distribution and wastewater collection system, whether the proposed subdivision boundaries, lot sizes and buildings sites comply with the requirements of the Private Sewage Disposal Regulation (AR 229/97) in respect of lot size and distances between property lines, buildings, water sources and private disposal systems as identified in Section 4(4)(b) and (c). (h) the use of land In the vicinity of the land that is the subject of the application, and (i) any other matters that it considers necessary to determine whether the land that is the subject of t he application is suitable for the purpose intended. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR - PATT CHURCHILL

1. REQUEST FROM RICKY L. MOORE OF 21 WESTWOOD COURT TO CLOSE THE NORTH END OF 57TH AVENUE OFF 42N° STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE - FOR CONSIDERATION. c April 23, 2008 To Town Representatives;

1 110 I would like to make a proposal to close the North end of 57 h Avenue off 42 Street on the South side. My reason for this is the noise is absolutely non acceptable for a residential area. We are retired so put up with it the livelong day where those on both sides of us work in the daytime so only complain about it in the times they are home. My only wish is I could have you here for a day so you could here it. I know industry is important and worth catering too but this seems ridiculous. Please consider my proposal at this time.

Sincerely, P~ e j{ w.<)- cR Yt1 t- a 4.-!L RicJQ L. Moore 2 1 Westwood Court

·\J.\ ;9; ~~-----r------~~., PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR - JASON HEISTAD

1. PEACE OFFICER PROGRAM REVIEW FROM THE ALBERTA SOLICITOR GENERAL - FOR INFORMATION, REPORT AVAILABLE.

2. GUARDIAN AMBULANCE STATISTICS FROM MARCH 2008 - FOR INFORMATION.

3. NEWSLETTER FROM RED DEER & DISTRICT SPCA - FOR INFORMATION. Solicitor General and Public Security AIOOrta Public Security Division

1Oth floor. John E. Brownlee Building 10365-97 Street NW Edmonton. Alberta, Canada TSJ 3W7

April15, 2008

Mr. Dale Mather Chief Administrative Officer Town of lnnisfail 4943 - 53rd Street innisfaiiAB T4G 1A1

Dear Mr. Mather:

Re: Peace Officer Program Review

Enclosed is the Town of lnnisfail Peace Officer Program Review report for the review conducted on March 12, 2008.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the report please feel free to contact our office to discuss them.

Thank you for your assistance with this review.

Sincerely,

<= . , ~~ Matt Barker Manager Peace Officer Program Policing and Community Safety Branch

Attachment Guardian Ambulance Ltd. Classification of Ambulance Responses

The Town oflnnisfail "Making a Difference in Your Community"

Town of Innisfail 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Motor Vehicle Collisions 5 5 6 5 6 13 5 7 7 12 27 Medical Complaint 196 212 271 189 230 283 305 296 327 325 391 Trauma 62 64 84 62 77 86 88 116 120 114 155 Total 263 281 361 256 313 382 398 419 454 451 573

Average Response Times 7.4 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.2 8.5 8.2 7.5 7.9 8.0 7.6

Town of Innisfail 2008 Ambulance Responses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Motor Vehicle Collisions 2 1 0 3 Medical Complaint 20 26 37 83 Trauma 13 7 12 32 Total 35 34 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118

Average Response Times 8.5 7.2 7.6 7.8

\-f RED DEER & DISTR ICT SPCI.i

April 1, 2008 Mayor Ken Graham Town of Innisfail 4943 53 St. Innisfail, AB T4G 1A1

Dear Ken,

We trust this letter finds you well, anticipating the promise of warmer weather and, perhaps, planning gardens or excursions.

We have sent you this letter to inform you of the success our project has had over the past few months.

Our first big piece of news (since the last edition of Pawsitive News) concerns our grant application of $1.2 million to the Major Community Facilities Program; we are thrill ed to announce it was approved in December! The final decision was helped along by MLA Mary-Anne Jablonski and then-MLA Victor Doerksen, the City's loan commitment and letters of support from neighbouring communities. This makes possible the start of construction for our new facility this summer. It is expected the building will take less than one year to complete, and the total project cost will be approximately $3.7 million.

I n early January, with the "quiet phase" of the campaign about to wrap up, a volunteer committee charged with overseeing the public campaign was assembled. The committee met every week to determine the materials, events and volunteers needed to launch a successful public campaign, carry it through for the next six to eight months, and reach an internal fundraising target of $200,000.

The public campaign was launched on March 13 at the current SPCA facility and was well-attended by media. With the launch, a new look for our organization was unveiled; the Building Pawsltive Futures and SPCA logos were revised, campaign materials were developed and a new website was introduced. If you have not yet seen our new site, please take a moment to visit us at www.reddeerspca.com; we're certain you will be pleased . During the week of the launch, Bower Place Shopping Centre offered the use of their main stage area. We set up a booth for selling raffle tickets on two special dog houses, accepting donations and handing out campaign materials. We were joined by some of our community partners, and had children's entertainment on Friday evening and Saturday. Our new look was promoted with posters, banners and brochures, with ba lloons and temporary tattoos for the children. Donations and raffle ticket sa les amounted to over $13,000 during these few days.

On Saturday, March 15th, Red Deer & District SPCA hosted the "Pawsitively Gorgeous" dog contest and had 53 entrants. The show drew a huge crowd, thanks in large part to advertising donated by the Red Deer Advocate, KG Country/Z99 and Bower Place Shopping Centre. The contest raised funds as well as awareness for the campaign and our SPCA. Special events for the public campaign will continue throughout the summer.

Major gifts for Building Pawsitive Futures continue to be solicited, and already we have had a very encouraging response from the community since going public with the campaign. To date, Red Deer & District SPCA has achieved 60% of its $2.5 million campaign goal, with over $1,490,000 in gifts and pledges. With success like this achieved over such a short period of time, t he future of our SPCA is certainly looking bright.

Only with t he support of our community can the dream of a new animal welfare and humane education centre be realized. This is truly a community project that will change the lives of many. We are exceedingly grateful for the kindness and generosity of our supporters.

Thank You!

With warmest regards,

(J 1 r· - liJ 1; 1/; /Cl~ tf David Wi ll Lynne Mulder Campaign Co-Chair Campaign Co-Chair Each month, Bo's Bar & Grill hosts a dinner for one of four loca l charitable organizations; Red Deer & District SPCA is very fortunate to be one of them. We receive $8,000 annually from these fantastic dinners, which are held for us four t imes a year and feature amazing food and wine (please see sample menu, below). If you have a free evening, take a friend to enjoy the wonderful meal and company, while supporting Central Alberta's companion animals in need of loving homes.

CEo's (Bar e::l qri[[~resents ... }ln ~vening ofPine Pooc£ and Wine Saturcfay, .:4-prif 10 7:00p.m.

:M..iso Soup witfi Cafamari '05 Petzer, o/a{fey Oak.§, Cfiarcfonnay- VS}l

Cra6 rrliermicfor witfi Straw6erry SaCsa '05 Petzer, Va{fey Oak.§, Wliite Zinfancfe[- VS}I

r.Beef "Osso r.Buca" '05 Petzer, rvaffey Oak§, 1vterfot - VSJl

(]Wsemary rR.flct ofLam6 et fes cotes '04 Petzer, o/a{fey Oak§, Ca6ernet Sauvignon - VSJL

:M.. i[[e Peui [[e '05 Petzer, Vaffey Oak.§, qe-wurztraminer- VS}l

$80 per person - $2,000 ·wi[{ 6e cfonatecf to (}(§a (])eer ctl (])istrict SPC.fl_

Seating is fimitecf ana 6y acfvance reseroation onfy Por more infonnation, contact (]Jo at 403-309-2200 RECREATION I CULTURE I EDUCATION SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR- GARY MACDONALD

1. REQUEST FROM THE INNISFAIL MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO HAVE THE ICE INSTALLED BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 FOR THE UPCOMING HOCKEY SEASON - FOR CONSIDERATION. lJN.MI§JFAJIIL :MI.lll\l'OR JHIOCllQEY A§§OC:rrATION P. O. BOX 6028 INNISFAIL, ALBERTA T4G 157 www.innisfailmlnorhockey.com

April 21, 2008

Re: September Ice Rental

Attn: Town of lnnisfail

lnnisfail Minor Hockey Association would again like to book September ice times for the upcoming hockey season. The Red Deer Rebels have also requested that lnnisfail Minor Hockey consider hosting their final preseason WHL game, 1 scheduled for Saturday, September 13 h, 2008. This would require ice being 1 installed by September 10 h, which is several days earlier than usual, but would allow for adequate ice conditions leading up to this game.

This preseason game against the Medicine Hat Tigers would be a great event to kick off fall schedules as well as providing an excellent fund raiser for Minor Hockey and the service clubs involved. lnnisfail Minor Hockey would like to host 1 the game provided the Town approves of ice being ready by the September 10 h date.

Fall ice schedules will again be submitted to the Arena Manager upon the completion of registration and will guarantee approximately 50 hours of ice rental per week. This preliminary scheduling would run from Wednesday, September 1Oth until the regular scheduling begins October 14th. We will await the Town's approval on these dates before confirming with the Red Deer Rebels. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Yours truly, ~ Elwin Wiens, President lnnisfail Minor Hockey Association

cc Tim Ainscough GENERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR - DEREK BAIRD

1. TOWN OF INNISFAIL 2008 BUDGET - FOR CONSIDERATION.

2. BYLAW #1468 OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL, A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE RATES OF TAXATION TO BE LEVIED AGAINST ASSESSABLE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL FOR THE 2008 TAXATION YEAR - FOR CONSIDERATION.

3. 2008 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT AUDIT RESULTS - C.A.O. TO REPORT.

4. 2007 ASSESSMENT AUDIT FOR THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL - AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION.

5. COMPLETED WORK SCHEDULE FROM APRIL 14, 2008 - FOR INFORMATION.

6. 'CONTACT' NEWSLETTERS FROM APRIL 11 & 18, 2008 - FOR INFORMATION.

7. 'FCM' NEWSLETTER FROM APRIL 16, 2008- FOR INFORMATION.

8. CAEP QUICKNOTES FROM APRIL 2008 - FOR INFORMATION. JlV-LA.W 0. 1468 OF TJI J<; TOWN OF JN lSFAfL

A UY-l.A W TO AUTHORIZE TUE IV\TE S OF TAXATION TO [Hi: LINllW AGAINST ASSESSA»l.E PROI'l!:UTlES WlTJJ.IN T il l!: TOWN OF INN ISFAIL FOR T ILE 2008 'J'AXATlON YEAR.

WITEHT~ A S , THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL liAS PREPARED AND ADOPTED DETAILED ESTIMATES OF TilE MUNICIPAL REVENUES AND eXPENDITURES AS J'tCQUUU:D AT TilE COUNCIL MEETING I IELD ON MONDAY, APIUL 28, 2008; AND

WITEREAS, TH EESTIMATED MUNICIPAL EXPENTURES AND TRANSFERS SET OUT rN THE BUDGET FOR THJ3 TOWN OF INN ISFAJL FOR 2008 TOTAL $25,256,921; AND

WIIEIU~AS , TilE ESTIMATED MUNICIPAL REVENUES AND TRANSFERS FROM ALL SOURCES OTHER TIIAN TAXATION ARIZ ESTIMATED A1' $17,608,314 AND TilE BALANCE OF $7,6•18,607 IS TO BE HAISED BY GENERAL MUNICIPAL TAXATION, AND

WH EHEAS, THE REQUISITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

ALBERTA SCHOOL FOUNDATION FUND: RESIDENT!AUF ARMLAND $ 1,-196,578 NON RESlDENTIAL $ 634,95 1 OPTED-Otrr SCHOOL BOARD RESIDENTJAUFARMLAND $ 59,359 NON RESlDENTI AL $ 9,808

AND WI I Jo:REAS, Tl IE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF rNNlSFA LL IS REQUIRED EACII YEAR TO Ll~VY ON TilE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY, TAX RATES SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AND

WUEREAS, TilE COUNCU.. IS AUTI!ORIZED TO ClJASSIFY ASSESSED PROPERTY AND TO ESTABL.I SH DIFFERENT lV\TES OF TAXATION TO EACJI CLASS OF PROPERTY, SUOJECT TO TilE MUNTCfPAL. GOVERNM ENT ACT, CI-I.A PTER M26. I, REVISED STATUTES OF ALBERTA 2000; AND

WIIEREAS, Tl-ill ASSESSEI) VALUE OF ALL PROPERTlES IN THE TOWN OF INN I SFA fl~, AS SHOWN ON TI-lE ASSESSMENT ROLL, IS:·

CLASS ASSP.SSMENT

RESJDENTIALIFARMLAND 707,116,900 NON REStDENTLAL 168,594,8 10 MACHlNERY & EQU IPMENT 54.094.930 TOTAL 929,806,640

NOW, 'J'IIEREFORE, UNDI~R TUE AUTHOIUTY OF THE MUNICll'AL GOV1£RNJ\1ENT ACT, T ilE COUNCIL OF TUE TOWN OF I NJSFAIL, IN TilE PROVINCE 01<' ALOERTA, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

l. Til AT TI IE Clll 1:\P ADMJNISTRATIVE OFFICER IS HEReBY Alfi'IIORIZED TO LI~VY THE FOLLOWrNG RATES OF T AXA T!ON ON TilE ASSESSED VALUE OF RES IDENTIAL LAND, BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AS SHOWN ON 'I'! IE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF TilE TOWN Of INN!SFAJL:·

Tl:i~ L.6~ 8SS~SSMt;l:::lT TAA..MJ.B GENERAL MUNICIPAL & DEBENTURE DEBT $3,889,143 707, 116,900 0.0055000

ASFF-RESIDENTIAL & FARMLAND $1,496,578 680, 139,520 0.002200-1

OPTED-OliT SCI!OOL DOARD $ 59,359 26,977,380 0.0022004.

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE 0.0077004 2-

2. AND OTHER LANDS, BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO A NON­ RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION I.EVY, AS SHOWN ON nm ASSESSMENT AND TAX ROLL:

TAX~~~--~~~~~----~T~ LEVY ASSESSMENT

GENeRAL MUNlCIPAL & DEBENTURE DEOT $1,558,828 222,689,740 0.0070000

ASF1~-NON RESIDENTIJ\IJ $ 634,951 166,030,100 0.0038244

OPTED OUT SCIIOOI. BOARD s 9,808 2,564,710 0.0038244

TOTAl, NON RESII> RNT IAL TA X rtATE li.OIOK2-1-I

2. TIIAT THIS BY-LAW SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON Ti lE DATE OFTIITRD AND fiNAL READING THEREOf.

R~~A U A trffiS'J' TIME LN Ol'ltN COUNCIL THIS 28'n o UA Y OF Al' RJL, 2008.

REAl) A SECO I> T.l.l\1& IN OPEN COUNCIL TIJ IS 21l111 UA Y OJI AI>JliL, 2008.

READ A T l1ffm TIME A NU FJ.NA LLY I'ASSED IN Ol'£ N COUNCfL T IJJS 28r11 UAY OF APRIL, 200H.

MAYOR ClllEJI FINANCIA L OFFICER AIOOrra MU NICIPA L AFFAIRS

Local Government Services Telephone (403) 340-5345 Assessment Audit Fax (40 3) 340-5434 207, Provincial Building 4920- 51 St reet [email protected] Red Deer /\8 T4N 6K8 April 17, 2008

Mr Dale Mather Chief Admi nistrative Officer Town of Innisfail 4943 53 Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G IAl

Dear Dale,

On behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, I have completed the detailed assessment audit on the Town of Innisfail and I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the audit report.

The objecti ve of a detailed assessment audit is to provide the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the municipality wi th an unbiased opinion as to the quality of the 2007 assessment roll and whether the municipality adheres to assessment standards.

The detailed assessment report identifies where opportunities exist to improve assessment performance and the quality of the assessment roll. It is also intended to act as a basis for action by the municipality to address the findings and recommendations of the assessment audi t. Please note that a fo llow-up to this audit is scheduled for 2008 to evaluate the progress made by your municipality in addressing the recommendations contained in the detailed audit report.

Please inform your council that the detailed assessment audit is complete, and of the find ings and recommendations in the detailed audit report.

I extend my appreciation to your assessor Al Shantz, for his cooperation during the course of the audit. Should you or the counci.l have any questions about the detailed assessment audit or the report, please contact me, ) V 'r.§. trul y, ~ ( _ Keith Martin 1\.ACI, P.App, AMAA Senior Assessment Auditor

Attachment

ec: Brian Ferguson, Director, Assessment Audit Unit WORK SCHEDULE FROM COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 2008

1. Prepare rezoning Bylaw for Malibu Homes Phase 4. (First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing) Assigned to Elwin. ~ ~~-'P-'-r,L.L· \ ..>:<...:~::..:..:'=2.CXY6.:..x__ Date completed

2. Prepare Henday Ridge Area Structure Plan Bylaw for first reading and schedule public hearing Assigned to Dale ~~ / /-9"/..?cld ::::>' ' oate Completed

3. Red Deer County Recreation Facility Master Plan Study open house advise Council of date (Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Red Deer County Council Chambers Assigned to Dale ~ 7.:~.. : // :.0-ct ~ Date Completed

4. Advise Michael Downs Arts and Crafts Building available for art classes Assigned to Dale ~z-r,..., >hcr;.r.J IYate Completed

5. Brochure from the Coalition of Municipalities against Racism and Discrimination on next Welcoming Communities Agenda Assigned to Dale

Date Completed

6. Advise Red Deer County and PCPS of" No objection" to subdivision application NW 32-35-28-4 Assigned to Dale ,.,.. .~ .,~'< ,-" /?~c.-t. ..,~ Date Completed

7. Advise l1misfai l and District Food Bank of resolution to declare June 5, 2008 as" Hunger Awareness Day" in Innisfail Assigned to Dale ~.! ..... / ...... ~,&&. .. :3 Date Completed April 11, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 15

Farmers Battle Canota Fungus Three New Board Members Appointed to the Alberta (from the Edmonton Journal, Tuesday, April 1, 2008) Energy Resources and Conservation Board Edmonton-area canola farmers are anxiously checking (from the Government of Alberta website, Wednesday, April the spring weather forecasts as they battle a fungus that's 9, 2008) The Government of Alberta has appointed J.D. already infested 10 municipalities and could spread Ebbels, George Eynon, and Michael J. Bruni as Board across Western Canada. A cool, wet spring will help Members of the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation activate the spores, while dry weather will give producers Board (ERCB). Board Members of the ERCB are appointed some breathing room to work at keeping it at bay. by the Government of Alberta and these new appointments However, even a dry spring won't help the close to 200 brings to seven the total number of full-time Board fields known to be infested, mostly located in Sturgeon, Members, including the Chairman. Two vacancies remain Parkland, and Leduc counties. They won't be able to on the ERCB's Board. For more information click here. grow canola for at least three years at a time of record prices. There are no current fungicides for canola No 'Super Ministry' Needed to Handle Royalties: Report clubroot, which is most often carried from field to field on (from the CBC News website, Monday, April 07, 2008) tillage equipment. For more information click here. Alberta will improve its monitoring of the billions it receives annually in oil and gas royalties, but wi ll not set up a "super Small Communities Assured Safe Drinking Water ministry" to do the job. Last year's royalty review called for With New Pilot a new body to supervise the collection of energy revenues (from the Government of Alberta website, Thursday, April and other poli cies, but former provincial auditor general 03, 2008) Emergency cover-off and technical assistance Peter Valentine, who was asked to study the government's for smaller utility providers will help assure sate and royalty monitoring systems, said the energy department secure drinking water for Alberta's smaller communities. ca n handle the job and has made 13 recommendations for Effective March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009, the changes to make sure the job is properly done. For more Operational Assistance Pilot Program will track the type, information cl ick here. extent, frequency and triggers of requested assistance. The information will help the Alberta government develop Feds Pledge $2M to Fight Pine Beetles In Alberta broad, long-term solutions to the challenges smaller utility (from the CBC News, Friday, April 4, 2008) The federal providers face. The pilot is in response to the 2004 government will spend $2 million in an attempt to stem the Waterworks Facility Assessment Report, which confirmed spread of the mountain pine beetle in Alberta . The beetles challenges faced by Alberta communities including a lack have already destroyed large parts of forests in British of operational capacity and the inability of communities to Columbia and are expected to have wiped out nearly 80 attract and retain certified operators. Alberta Environment per cent of the province's pines by 2013. The new federal is providing this service throughout the entire province. money is aimed at trying to prevent similar destruction in For more information click here. Alberta with most of the funding going to areas that have been identified as at risk, such as the Lesser Slave Lake Alberta Government Works With Irrigation District to region. For more information click here. Improve Water Efficiency (from the Government of Alberta website, Wednesday, New Chair Appointed to Alberta Grain Commission April 2, 2008) The Alberta government will provide $85 (from the Government of Alberta website, Friday, April 4, million to the Western Irrigation District to improve water 2008) Greg Poroznl has been appointed as the new Chair efficiency and address long-term sustainability of the of the Alberta Grain Commission (AGC). Porozni is a local area by developing storage capacity and previous member of the AGC and an active farmer. He rehabilitating existing canals. Funds will be directed to assumes the chair position from Eugene Dextrase, who develop off-stream water storage of up to 24,000 acre­ continues to serve as a board member following the feet to better use available water resources and to expiration of his term as chair. The AGC plays a key role in rehabilitate existing canals that are in poor condition. exam1n1ng all facets of Alberta's gra in industry, Developed in the early 1900s, the Western Irrigation recommending policy, acting as a liaison between industry District delivers water to approximately 400 farmers, and government, and representing the Interests of Alberta's acreage owners and other customers in Southern grain industry on a national level. For more information click Alberta. For more information click here. here. Municipal News The MD of Rocky View has committed nearly $23 million of its annual budget to improving sewage collection and treatment infrastructure. Additional proposals with a total cost of $20.6 million still need approval from council. Continuing its financial commitment to improve sewage servicing, the MD has included new sewer line extensions, lift stations, and other additions to existing infrastructure. This year's plans for building sewage collection could bring the total cost of water and sewer infrastructure built since 2005 to more than $97 million. Mackenzie Housing Management Board has asked its member municipalities for permission to set up a capital reserve. The reserve would be paid for through extra requisitioning on property taxes in Mackenzie County, Rainbow Lake and High Level. To date, the municipalities have not given the unanimous go-ahead needed to create the fund choosing to meet to further discuss the proposal before any decision is made.

Announcements Employment Opportunities Andre Tremblay, AAMDC Director of Advocacy, Policy and Kneehill County, kevincao@kneehillcounty com Communications, has resigned to take on a new job with the • Financial Services Director Government of Alberta with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. His last day will be Friday, April 18 and we wish Town of Peace River, cvanderaegen@peaceriver net him much success in the future. • Civil Engineer Rural Matters! • Coordinator of Field Services Early bird registration for the Rural Matters! national • Manager of Planning and Development symposium will end on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - that's less Parkland County, [email protected] than three weeks away! Sign up today at www.ruralmatters.ca. • Maintenance Service Workers II 2008 Municipal E-Waste Roundup Program Secretary to General Managers The 2008 Municipal E-Waste Roundup Program grant has • Community Peace Officer Level I been released and application forms for funding are now • Recreation and Parks Supervisor available. This funding assistance program is to encourage ail municipalities to create an electronics waste collection event to City of Leduc, [email protected] help provide residents with greater accessibility to recycle their • Summer Program Leaders unwanted electronics. The 2008 Municipal E-Waste Roundup Prog ram guide with application for funding can be found at Town of Westlock, [email protected] www.albertarecycling.ca. Mechanic Social Sciences- Co-operative Education Programs Municipal District of Rocky View, The Co-operative Education Program at the University of [email protected] Calgary has highly skilled students available in the summer, fall • Assessor - Taxation and Assessment and winter for 4 or 8 month work terms. These positions are paid and full time. Students are available in the following Flagstaff County, www.flagstaff ab.ca majors: Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, • Public Works Field Coordinator Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. Hiring University of Calgary Co-op students is an opportunity to attract talented Municipal Di strict of Wainwright, www.mdwainwright.ca students to work on key projects and assignments; a cost­ Accountant effective strategy for evaluating future employees; and you get Municipal Affairs, Edmonton, www aamdc.com students with fresh ideas and current knowledge in their fields. • Director, Planning and Dispute Resolution For more information, please visit www ss.ucalgary.ca/co-op or call (403) 220.8636. Town of Slave Lake, [email protected] Olds College Extension Training • Aquatics Supervisor Olds College is offering an extension training opportunity • Peace Officer in the area of GPS, CAD and GIS during the week of May 20 to May 23, 2008. Some of the topics the courses will Detailed information on classified postings Is available on the AAMDC website at cover include basic handheld G PS collection and www.aamdc.com. processing, using geospatial data in A utocad and an introduction to ESRI Arcview 9.2. Courses begin at $199. To subscribe to this news letter, please e-mail For more information or to register call (403) 556.4677 or [email protected]. (800) 661 .6537 ext. 4677. Page 2 of 2 25 10 Sparrow Drive Nisku, AB T9E 8N5 Phone (780) 955.3639 Fax (780) 955.36 15 Web www.llamclc.com The Nowslottor of tho Alberto Association of Municipal Districts & Counties

April18, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 16

Throne Speech Focuses on Economy, Sustainable Long-Range Capital Region Planning, Cooperation Gets Energy Development Underway (from the Government of Alberta website, Tuesday, April (from the Government of Alberta website, Tuesday, April 15, 15, 2008) Plans to broaden Alberta's economy and ensure 2008) The Alberta government has now officially established sustainable energy development were outlined in the the Capital Region Board enabling the 25 area municipalities Speech from the Throne delivered by Lieutenant Governor to develop a long-range plan to manage growth over the next Norman L. Kwong. Toward this end, government will take 50 years. The regional board consists of mayors and reeves steps to foster innovation in Alberta's economy, including from the 25 municipalities in the Alberta Capital Region. The introducing a new tax credit for scientific research and Premier appointed Christopher Sheard to chair the board in development, and creating the Premier's Council for the start-up period. The Government of Alberta wi ll provide Economic Strategy. The action plan for sustainable start-up funding to the board, and ongoing support and resource development includes the creation of a long-term advice as required. The board's immediate priority is to strategic plan for oil sands, the use of cumulative effects create a long-range plan on regional land use and environmental management in the oil sands region, special infrastructure such as roads and transit. For more information attention to address the needs of Fort McMurray, and the click here. creation of a new council to advise on the implementation of carbon capture and storage technology. For more FCM Releases Results of Largest Ever Public Opinion information click here. Survey on Municipal Issues (from the FCM website, Tuesday, April 15, 2008) The Government Launches Aggressive Action Plan to largest-ever survey of Canadians' attitudes on municipal Make Public Health System More Efficient and Ensure issues shows that most believe municipal governments do Equitable Access to Services not have the resources they need to meet the challenges (from the Government of Alberta website, Wednesday, facing them, and want the federal government to play a April 16, 2008) The Alberta government wi ll take action on major role in fixing the problem. The poll of 2,000 Canadians, a wide range of initiatives aimed at system reform to conducted for FCM by The Strategic Counsel between Jan. improve access to health services and make the province's 30 and Feb. 14, 2008, found that Canadians believe their health care system more efficient and effective. The plan municipal governments are under-funded in relation to the identifies initiatives to improve health system governance services they provide to their communities. However, they do and accountability, expand health workforce recruitment, not see raising property taxes or reducing municipal services manage health services to better meet patient needs, as ways to fix the problem. Most believe provincial and promote healthy and safe communities and introduce new federal governments should provide the additional funds. For technologies for Albertans to access and understand the more information click here. health system over the next nine months. By June 15, a decision will be made on a new governance model for 81111 to Bolster Alberta-Be Economic Ties regional health authorities and health boards. A decision (from the Government of Alberta website, Tuesday, April 15, will also be made on managing ground emergency medical 2008) Alberta Premier has introduced Bill 1, services in the province. For more information click here. which works to promote the full implementation of the Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA). TILMA Government to Rel ease Budget 2008 on April 22 eliminates barriers facing skilled professionals or trades (from the Government of Alberta website, Monday, April people when they choose to pursue career opportunities in 14, 2008) Finance and Enterprise Minister will British Columbia or Alberta. It also reduces costs and release the provincial budget on April 22. The Minister will duplicate registration requirements for Alberta and British deliver her budget speech at 3 p.m., the same time the Columbia business operators looking to expand across the budget is tabled in th e Legislature and becomes available provincial border. To fulfill their obligations under the TILMA, to the public. Three-year business plans for the Alberta and B.C. both committed to ensuring all current government and each ministry will also be released on the legislation will be consistent with the agreement. when it same date. Detailed information about timing of events and comes fully into force in April 2009. Bill 1 provides the embargo rules will be made available closer to the budget mechanics to meet those obligations. For more information day. For more information click here. click here. Municipal News As early as next month, construction equipment could roll onto site at the Lacombe County offices, as the ground is broken for the expansion of the administration and work shop buildings. At a recent meeting council reviewed the proposals and moved to accept one of the design proposals and move forward wi th the expansion project as soon as possible. Mayor Cathy Olesen used her annual state of Strathcona County address to highlight many of the positive changes in the community. Development was one of the first areas she touched on, noting the county issues $841 million in building permits in 2007. Olesen also talked about the new initiatives the county will embark on this year, including a new traffic safety plan. The Municipal District of Willow Creek will buy a trailer to assist with increased park maintenance. At a recent meeting council approved the purchase of a brand new trailer for use at two parks at a cost of $8,750. The MD has taken control from the provincial government of Willow Creek and Pine Coulee Municipal Parks.

Announcements Employment Opportunities Rural Matters! Village of Boyle, [email protected] Early bird registration for the Rural Matters! national Community Peace Officer symposium will end on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - that's less than three weeks away! Sign up today at www.ruralmatters.ca. Town of Westlock, [email protected] Peace Officer Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards Nominations are now open for the Recreation Volunteer City of Leduc, [email protected] Recognition Awards. Nominate an individual or individuals from Weed Inspector/Bylaw Officer your community who have made significant contributions to Smoky Lake County Region, recreation development. Other criteria include the nominee [email protected] must be an Albertan and can not be a previous award recipient. Community and Economic Development The deadline for submissions is June 23, 2008; for more Officer information or to download a nomination form visit www.asrpwf.ca under News and Events. Municipal District of Wainwright, 12th Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable [email protected] Edmonton General Maintenance Foreman The annual Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR) Municipal District of Ranchland, [email protected] provides a unique opportunity in Canada for pollution Administrative Support Staff prevention (P2) leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, share expertise, and coordinate P2 efforts. Northern Sunrise County, [email protected] The CPPR brings together corporate, government, academic Director of Legislative Services and non-profit representatives and is an important event for networking and finding out about exciting P2 initiatives in Municipal District of Rocky View, Canada. Come join us! On·line registration has been activated [email protected] and the agenda has been posted at • Engineering Implementation Supervisor www.c2p2online.com/CPPR. For additional information, please • Municipal Engineering Technologist [email protected] or phone 416-979·3534 ext.1. Engineering Sustainability Supervisor

CERI - Energy Courses Clearwater County, [email protected] In response to continuing demand, the Canadian Energy Community Services Coordinator Research Institute is proud to offer its highly popular energy courses in Alberta. Some of the courses being offered Include: Town of Slave Lake, [email protected] Introduction to the Canadian Natural Gas lndustry ... From • Peace Officer Wellhead to Burner-Tip, Oil & Gas Industry: A Global • Aquatics Supervisor Perspective, and Canada's Oil Sands Industry. If you would like to register contact Sue Johnsgaard at (403) 220-2357 or by Detailed Information on classified postings Is email at [email protected]. Notice of venue location will be available on the AAMDC website at sent to each registered participant approximately one week www.aamdc.com. prior to the seminar date. If you have any questions, contact To subscribe to this newsletter, please e-mail Lisa Wilkins at (403) 220-2374 or at [email protected]. [email protected]. 2510 Sparrow Drivo Nisku, AB T9E 8N5 Phono (780) 955.3639 Fax (780) 955.3615 Wob www.aomdc.corn Page 2 of 2 FCM 613 . 241 .7440 4/16/2008 5:48 : 57 PM PAGE 001 /001 Fax Server FCM

April 16, 2008

Please Distribute to All Members of Council

MEMBERS' ADVISORY

LARGEST-EVER SURVEY ON MUNICIPAL ISSUES SHOWS CANADIANS WANT FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

FCM President Gord Steeves yesterday released the largest-ever survey of Canadians' attitudes on municipal issues at a news conference in Ottawa. The survey of 2,000 people, conducted for FCM by the public opinion firm Tl1e Strategic Counsel between Jan. 30 and Feb. 14, 2008, shows Canadians believe municipal governments do not have the resources they need to meet the challenges facing them, and they want the federal government to play a major role in fixing the problem. The poll found that Canadians believe their municipal governments are under funded in relation to the services they provide to their communities. However, they do not see raising property taxes or reducing mu nicipal services as ways to fix the problem. Most believe provincial and federal governments should provide the additional funds. As the president told reporters, "This poll leaves no room for doubt about Canadians' views on the importance of their cities and communities and the need for federal government support for the places they call home. Now it's time for the federal government to act on Canadians' priorities." The poll shows Canadians overwhelmingly want the federal government to provide greater financial support to municipal governments. More than 90 per cent say the federal government should help municipal governments deal with infrastructure iss ues, a vi ew shared across the country, including in Quebec and Alberta. They are so concerned about municipal under funding th at they would have preferred the federal government kept the GST at six per cent and used tl1e funds to help municipalities. A strong majority (67 per cent) want to see the federal surplus used for spending on areas requiring additional fu nding. Finally, the poll shows that, of all the Issues currently facing Canadians, only health care Is more important than helping cities and communities with their infrastructure. This priority was rated well ahead of other important issues, including post-secondary education, fighting smog and climate change, helping industry be more competitive, assisting aboriginal people, and improving border and public security. FCM will continue working with the Government of Canada and with all parties in the House of Commons to find solutions to the local issues identified in the poll as top priorities for Canadians. These solutions include legislating th e permanent transfer of th e federal gas tax; obtaining long-term funding commitments for transit, policing and housing; and moving toward a more robust revenue-sharing agreement to correct the municipal fiscal Imbalance that underlies the municipal infrastructure deficit. The survey is on FCM's website at www.fcm.ca/english/documents/april152008.pdf. Volume 4 Issue 6 April 2008 QUICKNOTES Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd. (CAEP) Newsletter

CAEP Launches NEW Welcoming Communities Tool~ it & NEW Cc ntral Alberta Br

CAEP's Vision: "For Central Alberta to be recognized as the most innovative and prosperous region in Canada through CAEP operating as the most innovative and successful regional economic alliance in Canada " CAEP's Mission: ''To enhance sustainable economic prosperity across Central Alberta by facilitating collaboration between communities, bw;iness and govemment and by providing tools to assist member communities in economic development." CAEP focuses on 2 key strategies: • Support Community Readiness • Regional Initiatives The Central Alberta Economic Partnership is a member driven organization governed by an elected board of directors from our 43 municipal and 13 associate members.

For more information contact: Dalynn Harris, Executi ve Officer at 403.357.CAEP (2237) or dalynn.harris @cacpalbcrta.com Dawna Allard, CAEP Manager at 403.340.5302 or [email protected]

Central Alber·ta Economic Partnership Ltd. Member Municipalities Acme Alix Bentley Big Valley Blackfalds Bowden Caroline Carstairs Carbon Castor Clive Coronation Delburne Didsbury Donalda Eckville Elnora Halkirk In nisfail Lacombe Linden Millet Olds Ponoka Penhold Rimbey City of Red Deer Rocky Mountain House Stettler Sundre Sylvan Lake Three Hills Trochu City of Wetaskiwin Clearwater County Kneehill County Lacombe County Mountain View County County of Paintearth Red Deer County County of Stettler County of Wetaskiwin

Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd. Associate Members Canadian Home Builders Association - Central Albetta Mirror and District Economic - Canadian University College Development Corporation Central Alberta Career Prep Olds College Chinook's Edge School Division Red Deer Advocate Community Futures Central Alberta Red Deer Chamber of Commerce Community Futures East Parkland Red Deer College David Thompson Health Region Joint Economic Development Initiative (JED!) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR- TRACEY WALKER

1. RESOLUTION OF ENDORSEMENT FOR THE CENTRAL ALBERTA REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM OVERALL CONCEPT SUMMARY AND MASTER PLAN - FOR CONSIDERATION.

2. MINUTES OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL WATER SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 9, 2008 - MAYOR GRAHAM TO REPORT.

3. MUNICIPAL SAFETY NEWSLETTER FROM APRIL 2008 - FOR INFORMATION. 1\( Apri I 7, 2008

Mayor Ken. Graham and Members of Council Town oflnnisfail 4943 ·53 Street lnrtisfail, AB T4G lAl

Dear Mayor Graham and Men1bers: Town of Lacombe

Office of the Mayor Re: Central Albet·ta Regional Wastewater System Overall Concept Summary and Master Plan 5432 56'h Avenue Lacombl!, Alberta T4L I E9

Phone: (403) 782-6666 Fnx: (403) 782·5655 Over the past two years, municipalities in central Alberta have been working jgord on@ l ~combc.cn toward the development of an overall strategy for the trcatlnent of }IWW lacombe en wastewater. At a meeting in October of last year, municipal representatives considered the second study in this process, the Concept Refinement Study, which identified an overall system of three transmission lines bringing wastewater to a cen.tral treatment facility at Red Deer. While the municipalities on each of three lines or "legs" were already beginning to move forward with the planning and development of their respective systems, the municipal representatives agreed that it would be valuable to continue collectively to develop an overall strategy and take this plan forward to the Government of Alberta as the solution to wastewater treatments needs for the entire region.

Arising from that October meeting, a steering committee was ernpanclled to guide the preparation of an overall concept summary and develop a master plan. Joining me on that committee have been:

Reeve Terry Engen, Lacombe Coun.ty Councillor George Gehrke, Red Deer County Councillor Richard Backs, Town of Sylvan Lake Reeve Al Kemmere, Mountain View County Mayor Ken Graham, Town of lnnisfail Councillor Lorna Watkinson-Zimmer, City of Red Deer

With the services of Stantec Consulting Ltd. the committee has prepared a concept summary and proposed master plan which would see the three leg system and central treatment fa cility developed in stages over a five year period, 2008- 2012, at a total present day cost of about $285 million. Major funding for the project is proposed from the Government of Alberta W ater for Life Program.

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As explained in the Plan, treatment capacity for the overall regional system will have to be developed. A W astewater Treatment Master Plan, which is undetway and will be completed in the fa ll of 2008, will better identify how the needed treatment capacity would be developed to meet the region's requirement. The urgency of treatment needs of many of the municipalities, as reflected in th e implementation timeframes identified in the plan, demonstrate the importance of the municipalities and the Province to come to agreement on and move forward with implementing this overall strategy.

We would now present this overall concept summary and master plan to the municipali ties for your consideration and endorsement. Should the plan be endorsed by the Municipal Councils, the Committee intends to then present the plan to th e Government of Alberta, and the specific Ministers involved, prior to the end of June. We will be requesting the Province's endorsement and adopti on of the plan and with it the Government's commitment to provide fu nding for the project on a staged basis on the time frame identifi ed in the Plan.

On bcludf of the Committee, l would ask you· Council to support the Plan and provide a resolution of endorsement. To allow us to present the plan to the Province as soon as possible, 1 would ask for this by the end of April 2008. Please f01ward a copy of your resolution to me at the Town of Lacombe office. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Yours truly, (/!(j(/i ·rneo(___ Mayor Judy Gordon Chair CARRW System Steering Committee

Encl.

c. Dale Mather, Chief Administrative Officer Minutes of the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission on April 9,2008 at the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant Administration Building.

Member Present: Bob Davidson -Chairman Ken Graham Cody Berggren Warren Smith Bill Dallas Phil McCracken

Also Present: Jolm Van Docsburg Kathie Newton - Recod ing Secretary

Chairman Bob Davidson called the meeting to order at 9: 13 a.m .

Adoption of Agenda

Moved by Warren Smith that the agenda be adopted with the noted addition. Media Relations

CARRIED Adoption of Minutes

Moved by Ken Graham that the Minutes be Adopted as presented.

CARRI ED Reports

Chairman Chairman Davidson reviewed with the members the need to move forwa rd with expansion. There has to be decisions made with regards to the twinning of the line and that the Commission must meet with the Government to try and get the grants strai ghtened out. A long discussion ensued about the expansion and what is the best way to proceed. Chairman Davidson asked Administration to review with the members the meeting Administration attended with the M.D of Rocky View, Mountain View County, and Red Deer County. Cody Berggren stressed to the members that the counties need to get an application to the Commission prior to any construction starts. Administration advised the CAO 's at the meeting to get an application to the Commission within the next month.

Operations: Operations Supervisor Teny Stigings was not at the meeting so Administration reviewed his report with the members. Maintennncc: Maintenance Supervisor, Earl Kearns was unable to attend the meeting so Administration reviewed his report with the members.

Technical: Teclmical Supervisor was not able to attend the meeting so Administration reviewed hi s report with the members. The members discussed the new Tracktlow software that was installed this month. Administration reviewed with the members how it works and how the staff will be able to shed power. He advised the members that there is a 4-5 hour \\Iindow at the plant and that it wi ll be diffi cult to shed power in the summer months as those are high use times and the pumps go continually. It all depends on the weather thru out the high use times.

Administration Administration reviewed his report with the members. He updated the Commission that the Revenue Canada payments have been made.

Moved by Bill Dallas to accept the staff reports as information. CARRIED

Financial The Financial report was presented as information

Moved by Ken Graham to accept the Financial report as information. CARRIED

Government Grants Admini stration advised the men1bers that the Commission bas received the money from the Government for the Highway #54 project and the Intake project.

Update Administration updated the members on Red Deer County, Alberta Energy, Mountain View County, and M.D. Rocky View. Alberta Energy is still up in the air. The M. D. of Rocky View is in a panic for water. Chairman Davidson addressed the members about the use of potable and non-potable water. Warren Smith asked Administration about the possibility that Drumheller may reconsider supplying water to Balzac. Administration advised Warren that was probably not going to happen. Logically the water should be supplied from Calgary. The water line is only 1 km away. Moved by Bi ll Dallas to invite the 3 rurals to get their applications in as per the Commission's supply policy. CARRIED

Administration would like to set up a meeting with Red Deer County, Mountain View County. M.D. of Rocky View to get organized for the meeting with the Minister. All the members agreed. Administration will have Stantec have al l the scenarios laid out for the Minister to see.

Corporate Structure

The members began the discussion on corporate structure. Red Deer County does not wish to be a member, only a customer. M.D. of Rocky View also would only wish to be a customer, not a member. Mountain View County definitely wants a seat on the board. Cody Berggren stressed that the Commission must refer back to the Commission's Supply Policy, which states that there will only be customers, no new members.

Chairman Davidson reviewed with the members that AUMA is working on Corporate Municipali ties to be able to borrow money from Alberta Capital Corp. He stressed that it will take some time to resolve this issue.

Media Relations

Cody Berggren advised the members that he has received a lot of media calls. He also advised the members that they must be careful what is said to the media. Cody handed out the Reel Deer Advocate article to all the members. The members reviewed who would be the media contact person for the Commission. Bill Dallas would like to refer to the policy as to who handles the media for the Commission. Chairman Dav.idson stressed to the members that the reporter misinterpreted him. The members decided to follow the policy and if Chairman Davidson feels it necessary he would direct the media to contact either John Van Doesburg or Cody Berggren.

Next Meeting- TUESDAY - May 13,2008

Adjournment

Moved by Ken Graham to adjourn the meeting at ll :40 a.m.

Chai rman Administrator Municipal Safety News Alberta Municipal April 2008 Health & Safety Municipal Job Opportunities Association The Municipal Job Board, located in the "Discussions" section of our website. will advertise health and safety-related job opportunities! 2008 External Audits E-Newsletter See www .amhsaJte.VJWgsjshow~. Sign up to receive this if your municipality requires an external newsletter via email. audit in 2008, please submit the following Send your request to AMHSA Annual General informa tion to Shannon Thornas: [email protected]. • Municipality name, mailing Meeting address, URL • Contact person- name, telephone, AMHSA's AGM will be held at 10 a.m. on email, fax April 9th at the AAMD&C offices in Nisku. • Scope of audit-number of All members are welcome to attend! employees, sites, departments, facilities • Names of certifi ed auditors 2008 Changes to the • Month/season preferred to have Municipal Auditing and audit conducted Contact AMHSA Than I

Stephanie Hawrylak, Register online at Technical Accounting AMHSA Spring Course I b.ttlti/co u rses.amhsa~ Assistant or ca111- 800-267-9764/ Schedule Available Online ­ [email protected] (780) 417-3900 extension 221. see www.amhsa.net. APRIL 2008 Page 2

Regional Emergency Response Plan Worker Killed After Work Truck Touches Power lines in Southern Lacombe County Council recently approved pursuing a Alberta provincial grant that would cover the initial expenses of a regional emergency response plan. It will cost New Dayton, Alberta- Alberta Occupational Health and approximately $200,000 to get a plan operational, but in Safety is investigating after a man working in southern the long run emergency personnel say it will be more than Alberta was electrocuted when he toucl1ed a tru c l~ that worth it. T11e regional plan would utilize successful l1ad come into contact with power lines. elements from tile county's emergency response plan, which has been used six times in the last five years. RCM P say a four-man worl< crew was operating an Source: CONTACT, AAMDC Newsletter, www.aamdc.com overhead rig south of New Dayton. They say the rig's boom came into contact with overhead power lines.

A 33-year-old male worl

Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta Alberta Employment and Immigration News News

DAY OF MOURNING- APR IL 28 NEW MINISTER AND NAME

Every year on April 28, Albertans gather at Day of Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry is now Mourning ceremonies throughout the province to l

ENHANCED ELECTRONIC REPORTING FOR MEDICAL See news release at www,gov.al:>.ca/home/news.cfm. SPECIALISTS

Now available, the mLtch-an ticipated electronic reporting EMPLOYER ALERT: HIGH PRESSURE SALES TACTICS enhancement, tailored for the needs of emergency PROVIDING MISLEADING INFORMATION ABOUT medical specialists. There are three new tabs on the WORKPLACE TRAINING electronic Medical Care Invoice for an emergency medical specialist to appropriately complete the first Worl

The Funding Policy is a l

The amendments will cause the 2007 surplus refund to For more information: drop from t he expected 40% to 32%. • OHS Act, Regulation and Code: The proposed draft policy is now available online for www .qp,goy.ab.ca information and open for comment until May 2, 2008, see www . wcb.a iJ.ca/ooljc~fu n d ing2 eform.asp. • Explanation Guide to Part 29 oftl1e OHS Cocle: btlp:// employment.aloert"J;a/docurnents/WHS/ WHS-LEG ollsc 2006 p29.pdf

Policy Development • WHMIS Information for Employers: http://employrnent.ali)Ma.ca/documents/WHS/ Stakeholder Feedback WHS·PUB cb008.pdf

Sot1rce: January 2008 Work Safe Alberta Alert AL035 APRIL200B Page4

Conferences 1 Events

SAFEGUARDING OF MACHINERY - Edmonton, April 9, 2008 NAOSH WEEK - Fort McMurray, May 5-8, 2008 www.japa.ca • Monday-Tuesday · Mayor's Proclamation and ALBERTA'S ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE - Edmonton, CSSE Booth Displays at local companies April 21-23. 2008 www.envjronmentconference.alberta.ca • Wednesday - CSSE Fort McMurray 3rd Arlnual Healtl1 & Safety Conference (Sawridge Hotel & DAY OF MOURNING - April 28, 2008 Convention Centre) www.wcb. ab,ca/worlsjngsafeiYLclom. asl] • Tl1ursday - NAOSH LuncMon and Regional Safety Committee's Awards (Sawridge Hotel & NAOSH SPEAKER'S CONFERENCE/TRADE SHOW - Eclmonton, Convention Centre) April 30, 2008 Contact: Mulford Clarl< at (780) 790-5471 or Conference will feature fo. ur speakers: A , clarlt [email protected] m. l~eynote Dr. Louis Francescutti from t11 e Alberta Centre for lrljury Control and ~ www.digitales.je/csse index.html Prevention - cell phone use and driving; Paolo Naccarato - Ergonomics; Don Szad~o - A NAOSH WEEK - Red Deer, May 5-9, 2008 Driver Safety; and Paul Pascoe· Manager's Guide to RisK Cost $95/person. • Monday - Formal Ki c~~- off, Mock Incident Scene, Barbeque, NAOSH Awards Contact: Saral1 King (780) 452·6161 ext 1220 or Jason • Tuesday - Fa ll Protection Training Worksl1op, Norcutt (780) 401-8276. Golf Tournament www.edm onto nna os l1w ee l~.com • Wednesday- Driving Safety Presentation and Luncheon, Driving Sl

Spea l ~er: Tim Vande rbrinl~- fire safety at home and at wor l~ . Contact: Rod Schmidt at [email protected]. Demonstration of the Alberta Transportation T11 ermal Imaging Device and spea l~e r (S I1awn McNaughton). Cost $25.00. NAOSH WEEK - Lloydminster, May 5-11, 2008 Location: Evergreen Par i ~. Time: 8:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hos t: Lal

Inspirational safety spea l~er Vaughn Webb from Pincher Creel< • Friday· Safety Exposition, Barbeque, Displays. wi ll be speaking to front line workers. Contact: Ken Hood at (306) 875-3604. Contact: Rhonda Worrall at (403) 320-8378 or i nfo@southernsa fety~ . CSSE CALGARY NAOSH WEEK ANNUAL TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE - Calgary, May 13-15, 2008 NAOSH WEEK - Medicine Hat/Brool

WESTERN CONFERENCE ON SAFETY - Vancouver, ALBERTA URBAN MUNICIPALITIES ASSOCIATION May 5-6, 2008 CONVENTION - Edmonton, October 1·3, 2008 www. pacj fjcsafetyceoter .com/ wcs08/ www.munilinl<.n!rt[live/