Brazeau County

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

April 17, 2018

VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.

MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES

GOALS

1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.

2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.

3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.

4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.

5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.

6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses. VALUES

We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.

We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.

We believe in acting with integrity.Coun

We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.

We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately. BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2018 04 17 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______

Call to Order

Present

Staff Introduction: Dennis Wong, IT Manager

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 4 ‐ 8)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Special Council Meeting March 28, 2018 (Pages 9 ‐ 18) b) Regular Council Meeting April 2, 2018 (Pages 19 ‐ 31)

3. Business Arising

Follow Up Action List:

MOTION ACTION STATUS 0266/18‐03‐06 Manager of Agriculture Position Position Filled 0288/18‐03‐06 Questionnaire re: garbage Target date: May 4, 2018 In Progress 0290/18‐03‐06 TWP Rd 474 Cost Estimate Target date: May 4, 2018 Remove MR designation in 0291/18‐03‐06 Meadowland Acres Road Survey in progress Compiling feedback 0293/18‐03‐06 Cannabis Public Engagement Public Engagement Ongoing Collection of ideas July 2018 Presentation of Brazeau Innovation prior to award deadline 0302/18‐03‐06 Municipal Excellence Awards March 31, 2019 Letter to Transportation Minister Research in progress 0306/18‐03‐06 Re: HWY 621 Target date: July 2018 Gather pertinent information and history for Council about the Research in progress 0356/18‐04‐03 Cynthia Solar Aquatics Centre Target date: May 4, 2018 Report to lobby province regarding 0373/18‐04‐03 EMS response times Target date: May 4, 2018 0374/18‐04‐03 List of all cheques Dec ‐ Jan Complete Update Report GL Accounts 0388/18‐04‐03 232/239 Complete Rewrite Policy PW‐14 Misc Road 0389/18‐04‐03 Requests Target date: June 19, 2018 4 0390/18‐04‐03 Road Request Spreadsheet Target date: July 17, 2018 0391/18‐04‐03 Letter to Town for Joint Meeting Complete 0400/18‐04‐03 Lobby Sheet on RCMP Costs Target date: May 4, 2018 0401/18‐04‐03 Info Sheet on Demand Metres Target date: May 4, 2018 Develop resolution on demand 0402/18‐04‐03 metres for zone meeting Target date: July 3, 2018

4. Urgent Items

5. CAO Report a) Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Receivable Town of Drayton Valley Sanitary Trunk Twining 2015 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 32 ‐ 33)

6. Delegations/Appointments

9:15 am ‐ 9:30 am RCMP ‐ Drayton Valley Staff Sgt. Malcom Callihoo and Breton Staff Sgt. Harpreet Dhaliwal (Pages 34 ‐ 44)

10:30 am 2017 Brazeau County Audit ‐ Metrix Group ‐ Phil Dirks

11:00 am Public Input Session

12:00 pm In‐Private Session (Refer to Section 16)

7. Fire Services a) Medical Response by Fire Services ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 45 ‐ 47)

8. Community Services a) Request for Memorial Bench at Rocky Rapids Cemetery ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 48 ‐ 51)

b) GEN‐10 Memorial Bench Policy ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 52 ‐ 56)

c) Draft Noise Control Bylaw 978‐17 ‐ Request for Council Clarification attached (Pages 57 ‐ 70)

9. Corporate Services a) Cheques from December 2017 and January 2018 ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 71 ‐ 72)

b) Clarification on 239 Account Expenses ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 73 ‐ 76)

10. Public Works and Infrastructure No reports 5

11. Planning and Development a) Permit Status Update: • On March 1, 2018, there were 63 permits outstanding. • On April 1, 2018, there were 53 permits outstanding. • On April 10, 2018 there are currently 49 permits outstanding

b) Brazeau County Climate Resilience Express Action Plan ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 77 ‐ 123)

c) IDP/ICF ‐ Core Team and Timeline ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 124 ‐ 126)

12. General Matters a) Agricultural Service Board’s Recommendation regarding Ditch Mowing Recognition ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 127)

13. Correspondence a) Northlands Agriculture regarding 2018 BMO Farm Family Awards (Pages 128 ‐ 135)

b) Municipal Affairs regarding additional 2017 Municipal Sustainability Initiative Capital Funding (Page 136)

c) WCB regarding April 28, 2018 National Day of Mourning (Page 137)

d) Brazeau Seniors Foundation 2018 Requisition (Pages 138 ‐ 139) (for information only as item is in budget)

e) Minutes from March 19, 2018 Mayors and Reeves Meeting (Pages 140 ‐ 144) ‐ B. Guyon

f) Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding 2018 Tax Year Designated Industrial Property Tax Requisition (Pages 145 ‐ 147)

14. Councillor Reports Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:  Joint Council Meeting  4‐H Judging ‐ no charge  Signing Council Documents and travel to Edmonton Climate Conference  Climate Change Conference x 2  Regular Council Meeting  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Violet Grove Rural Crime Meeting  Travel to Vancouver Globe Conference x 2  Globe Conference x 2  Pembina Nordic Ski Club Outdoor Education Centre Event  Travel to Rural Municipal Association Conference ‐ Edmonton  Northern Mayors and Reeves Meeting  Rural Municipal Association Conference x 2 6  Joint Council Meeting  Special Council Meeting and Agricultural Service Board  Evergreen Gas Coop Annual General Meeting

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended:  Joint Council Meeting  Regular Council Meeting  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Rural Municipal Association Travel Day x 2  Rural Municipal Association Conference x 2  Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting  Special Council Meeting  Agricultural Service Board Meeting

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended:  Joint Council Meeting  Regular Council Meeting  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Municipal Planning Commission Meeting  Intermunicipal Development Plan Public Input Session  Intermunicipal Development Plan Consultant Meeting  Special Council Meeting  Agricultural Service Board Meeting

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended:  Joint Council Meeting  Regular Council Meeting  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Drayton Valley Library Meeting  Municipal Planning Training Session  Drayton/Brazeau Fire Truck Presentation ‐ no charge  Rural Municipal Association Conference x 3 ‐ no charge (Paid by RMA)  Intermunicipal Development Plan Joint meeting with Town of Drayton Valley  Special Council meeting  Eleanor Pickup Arts Center Committee Meeting

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended:  Joint Council Meeting  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Travel to Globe Conference Vancouver x 2  Globe Conference Vancouver x 3 ‐ Report attached (Pages 148 ‐ 149)  Travel to Rural Municipal Association Conference x 2  Rural Municipal Conference ‐ Report attached (Page 150)  Physician Recruitment  Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting  PSAMS Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended:  Joint Council Meeting  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Strategic Planning Session x 2  Fire Station New Truck Launch ‐ no charge  Travel to Rural Municipal Association Conference  EOEP Course  Rural Municipal Conference x 3  Intermunicipal Development Plan Session  FCSS Board Meeting

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended:  Joint Meeting with the Town  Yellowhead Regional Library Board Meeting  Regular Council Meeting  Municipal Planning Commission Meeting  Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting

15. Meeting Dates a) Invitation for Reeve’s attendance at Cannabis Legalization Stakeholder Workshop April 18, 2018 (Pages 151 ‐ 152)

b) Weyerhaeuser Pembina Timberlands Annual Plans for Harvesting Public Input April 26, 2018 (Page 153)

c) Date Selection for Council to meet with Grader Operators in May 2018.

d) DV Talks: What can we learn from South Africa’s “Drayton Valley” May 4, 2018 Rotary House Drayton Valley 7 pm ‐ no cost (Page 154)

e) Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation Ground Breaking Ceremony/Photo April 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (Page 155)

f) Breton FCSS Volunteer Appreciation request for Board Representative (A. Heinrich) to attend April 20, 2018.

16. In‐Private a) Strategic Priorities FOIP Section 21

b) CAO Contract Appendix A Update FOIP Section 19

c) Council Conduct ‐ S. Wheale FOIP Section 23

17. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, 2018 03 28 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Co‐ordinator

ABSENT D. Wiltse, Councillor

ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

0315/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan to approve the agenda with the following additions:

14. h) email regarding Cannabis Problem Solving CETC ‐ M. Gressler CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

STAFF INTRODUCTION Jocelyn Whaley introduced Angela Wong, Human Resource Manager

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

0316/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2018 Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley spoke to the new follow up action list agenda item used to track Council motions and subsequent actions taken by Administration.

Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 1 of 10

0317/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the follow up action list for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Brazeau Gymnastics Club Jo Stuckenberg spoke on behalf of the Brazeau Gymnastics Club regarding their application for tax exemption on the building they lease.

0318/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Brazeau Gymnastic Club for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0319/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council approve to the exemption on the municipal portion of property taxes for Bays 10 and 12.

M. Gressler offered a friendly amendment “Bays 10 and 20”

K. Westerlund accepted the amendment

0320/18‐03‐28 Moved by A. Heinrich to table K. Westerlund’ s motion until April 3, 2018. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon OPPOSED S. Wheale K. Westerlund M. Gressler DEFEATED

‐ VOTE ON MOTION 0319/18‐03‐28 ‐ IN FAVOUR S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund M. Gressler Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 2 of 10

OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED

0321/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler to move items 7. a) Fortis LED Lights and 7. b) Garbage Survey in Tax Notices ahead on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CAO REPORT CAO Report

Fortis ‐ Lights J. Whaley presented a report regarding the Fortis LED Conversion program.

0322/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler to approve option “a” to direct Administration to instruct Fortis to commence the LED Conversion. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Tax Notices ‐ Garbage Survey J. Whaley presented a request to have the garbage service questionnaire sent as a separate mail drop, rather than included in the tax notices.

0323/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to table item 7. b) until after the delegation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Commercial Ratepayers Avalie Peck, on behalf of the Commercial Ratepayers, requested a tax rebate as in previous years for the next four years due to the hardships experienced by industry in the community. A petition was also submitted.

0324/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler that Council approves issuing a rebate on the municipal portion of assessment codes 202, 203, 252 and 253 provided taxes are paid in full by June 30, 2018. Rebate would be applied at time of payment similar to the last two years. A letter of explanation will be included in the tax notices of eligible properties. Rebate in the amount of 30%.

0325/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to table M. Gressler’s motion until further delegations have spoken. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

No public input Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 3 of 10

‐ VOTE ON MOTION 0324/18‐03‐28 ‐ CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CAO REPORT CAO Report

Tax Notices ‐ Garbage Survey Further debate ensued.

0326/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan to amend motion 0288 made on March 6, 2018 to formulate a questionnaire for Council's approval to be mailed to the entire County with the tax notices. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:14 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:20 a.m.

IN‐PRIVATE SESSION In‐Private Session

0327/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale that the special Council Meeting of March 28, 2018 proceed into ‘in‐private’ at 10:20 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: Cemetery Legal Opinion FOIP Section 27 CAO ‐ Staffing Update FOIP Section 19 CAO ‐ Contract Update FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Loose, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, L. Chambers, Director of Community Services and J. Whaley Interim CAO joined in‐private session to discuss Cemetery Legal Opinion FOIP Section 27.

C. Loose, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, L. Chambers, Director of Community Services exited in‐private session at 10:41 a.m.

0328/18‐03‐28 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of March 28, 2018 come out of ‘in‐ private’ at 11:05 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 4 of 10

0329/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the update on Appendix A of the CAO contract for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

Cemetery Bylaw 947‐17 L. Chambers and C. Loose presented the Cemetery Bylaw 947‐17 for first reading.

0330/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council give first reading to Bylaw 947‐17.

0331/18‐03‐28 Moved by A. Heinrich to table the first reading motion until after the workshop. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon OPPOSED K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

Cemetery Workshop L. Chambers and C. Loose presented a request to host a cemetery workshop for cemeteries operating within Brazeau County.

0332/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to host a cemetery workshop for cemeteries operating within Brazeau County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Easyford Community Centre Service Agreement L. Chambers presented the agreement and recommended operator for the operation of the Easyford Community Centre.

0333/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund that we go with option “a”: that Council direct Administration to enter an agreement with the recommended operator for the Easyford Community Centre.

Reeve B. Guyon relinquished the chair to Deputy Reeve M. Gressler to comment on the motion. Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 5 of 10

B. Guyon offered a friendly amendment to the motion “Subject to between now and the third to see if the Easyford Hall is a viable option for the gymnastics club”

K. Westerlund declined the friendly amendment

0334/18‐03‐28 Moved by B. Guyon to amend K. Westerlund’s motion that there be a ‘subject to clause’ stating “between now and the third to see if the Easyford Hall is a viable option for the gymnastics club”

‐VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION‐ IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich K. Westerlund M. Gressler DEFEATED

‐VOTE ON MOTION 333/18‐03‐28‐ IN FAVOUR M. Gressler K. Westerlund B. Guyon H. Swan S. Wheale OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon resumed the Chair.

CORPORATE SERVICES Corporate Services

CAO Expenses 2016 ‐ 2017 B. Christie presented the CAO Expenses for 2016 ‐ 2017.

0335/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund that we post the CAO expenses online. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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0336/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to receive item 9. a) CAO Expenses for 2016 ‐ 2017 for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Public Works and Infrastructure

Origin Destination Survey ‐ RR 73 / 18 Avenue Study B. Sakalley presented a report regarding the Origin Destination Survey on RR 73 (Ring Road) for Council’s approval.

0337/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale that Council does not approve the origin destination study for RR 73 (Ring Road). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Offer to Sell CPO Vehicle (P‐10) to the Town of Drayton Valley B. Sakalley presented report regarding the sale of Unit P‐10 CPO Vehicle to the Town of Drayton Valley.

0338/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler that we go with option “a”: to direct Administration to sell the excess CPO vehicle (P‐10) to the Town of Drayton Valley at a price of $20,000. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Agenda for Rural Municipalities Association Visit/Tour June 14, 2018

Suggested Items from Council:

B. Guyon ‐ why Brazeau is great and what things we have to offer, our great initiatives in our community, our impacts and assets

M. Gressler ‐ Trans Alta explanation of pump hydro and tour, Eco Fair, Municipal Rebate Program

H. Swan ‐ solar aquatics, Breton fire hall,

H. Swan ‐ insurance

S. Wheale ‐ benefits

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0339/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan to add items to the list for the agenda and tour with RMA on June 14, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Municipal Energy Rebate Program H. Swan and M. Gressler presented their idea of a municipal rebate program.

0340/18‐03‐28 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the preparation of an implementation plan for an energy efficiency rebate program in line with the Provincial Government Program. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

Eco Fair H. Swan and M. Gressler presented their idea of an Eco Fair to education residents.

0341/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan go with option “a” to educate and engage citizens in energy efficient practices, business friendly environment, Council, staff and citizen collaboration.

M. Gressler offered a friendly amendment “through that Council approve the hosting of Brazeau County’s Inaugural Eco‐Fair.”

H. Swan accepted the amendment CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Response from Municipal Affairs regarding Assessment Year Modifiers

0342/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding funding approval for mediation and collaborative process ‐ ACP program

0343/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brazeau Foundation Thank You Letter for Vehicle Donation

0344/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports

0345/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Councillor Reports as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

Ratification of attendance at Fire Truck Ribbon Cutting March 16, 2018

0346/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to ratify the attendance of Council at the Fire Truck Ribbon cutting on March 16, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cannabis Legalization Open House April 17, 2018 County Office 6 ‐ 8:00 p.m.

0347/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cannabis Legalization Open House April 19, 2018 Breton Fire Hall 6 ‐ 8:00 p.m.

0348/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Special Council Budget Meeting April 23, 2018

0349/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to set April 23, 2018 as a Special Council Budget meeting at 9:00 am. in the Chambers. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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IDP Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2018 Town Office 1 ‐ 4:30 p.m.

0350/18‐03‐28 Moved by H. Swan to set the IDP Advisory Committee meeting as May 7, 2018 at the Town office. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IDP Advisory Committee: October 18, 2018 County Office 10 a.m. ‐ noon

0351/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to table item 14 f) until a later date. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Asset Management Workshop for Elected Officials and Municipal Staff

0352/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize Council’s attendance at the elected officials and staff Asset Management Workshop on April 25, 2018 in Spruce Grove and direct Administration to reschedule emergency training for that day. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cannabis Problem Solving Friday May 11, 2018 at CETC

0353/18‐03‐28 Moved by S. Wheale to receive for information. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon OPPOSED K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT 0354/18‐03‐28 Moved by K. Westerlund that the special Council Meeting of March 28, 2018 adjourn at 12:31 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Council Minutes 2018 03 28 Page 10 of 10

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, 2018 04 03 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Co‐ordinator

ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

0355/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions: 4. Date for Energy Efficiency Alberta ‐ H. Swan

12. General Matters d) Request for Reeve to send letter to Drayton Valley for Joint Council 15. In‐Private b) Intermunicipal Discussions FOIP Section 21

31. Northern Mayors and Reeves Meeting ‐ Report from B. Guyon

39. Meeting Dates a) AGM/Quarterly Report Meetings ‐ Supper ‐ H. Swan CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley reviewed the status of the action items.

Council Minutes 2018 04 03 Page 1 of 13

0356/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to gather pertinent information and history for Council about the Cynthia Solar Aquatics Centre. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0357/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to receive for information the Follow Up Action List. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS Date for Energy Efficiency Alberta Meeting H. Swan requested Council to set a date to meet with Energy Efficiency Alberta.

0358/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to offer possible meeting dates of the afternoon of April 11, 2018, and the afternoon of April 13, 2018 to meet with Energy Efficiency Alberta. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0359/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan that we add to meeting dates “forming a Committee for the Eco Fair.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Athabasca Watershed Marie Bay Breiner gave a presentation on the role of the Athabasca Watershed and their current projects.

0360/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Athabasca Watershed presentation for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Accurate Assessment Ray Fortin and Jesse Nelson presented the highlights of Brazeau County’s 2017 assessment.

0361/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the report from Accurate Assessment for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:12 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:20 a.m.

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PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing ‐ Bylaw 983‐18: Redistrict NW 12‐49‐07‐W5M from Direct Control District to Direct Control District B. Misener presented Bylaw 983‐18 for second and third reading.

0362/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of April 3, 2018 proceed into public hearing for Bylaw 983‐18 at 10:20 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Public Input: No Input

0363/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council meeting of April 3, 2018 come out of public hearing at 10:22 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing ‐ Bylaw 985‐18: Redistrict Part of NW 35‐49‐08‐W5M from Agricultural District to Agricultural Holdings District

0364/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of April 3, 2018 proceed into public hearing for Bylaw 985‐18 at 10:23 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon declared conflict of interest and left the meeting at 10:23 a.m.

Deputy Reeve M. Gressler assumed the chair.

Public Input: No Input

0365/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council meeting of April 3, 2018 come out of public hearing at 10:24 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0366/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to move item 11. b) Bylaw 985‐18 ahead on the agenda, followed by item 11. a) Bylaw 983‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Bylaw 985‐18: Redistrict Part of NW 35‐49‐08‐W5M from Agricultural District to Agricultural Holdings District J. Karpo presented Bylaw 985‐18 for second and third reading.

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0367/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to give second reading to Bylaw 985‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0368/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to give third reading to Bylaw 985‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 10:28 and resumed the chair.

Bylaw 983‐18: Redistrict NW 12‐49‐07‐W5M from Direct Control District to Direct Control District B. Misener spoke to the changes to Bylaw 983‐18.

0369/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to give second reading to Bylaw 983‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0370/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to give third reading to Bylaw 983‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CAO REPORT CAO Report No report

FIRE SERVICES Fire Services

2017 Fire Department Stats T. Thomson presented the statistical report for 2017 Fire Calls.

0371/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler that Council direct the Fire Services Department to bill the Province for all medical emergency responses.

A. Heinrich offered a friendly amendment "and associated costs"

M. Gressler accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0372/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan that Fire Services share with Council the breakdown of the EMS assists on an ongoing basis including false alarms. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0373/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back a report for April 17, 2018 to lobby the Province regarding EMS response times. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 10:57 a.m.

Cliff Whitelock spoke to the recent Beaver meeting he attended, Provincial meeting regarding thermal heating and that he was happy to see that the Bashaw application near Rocky Rapids got shut down.

Len Hudzinski requested a waiver for the water study condition of his rezoning application.

Garry Mastre, on behalf of the Rocky Rapids area residents, thanked Brazeau County for their participation in the Bashaw hearings now that the AER has denied the application. He inquired about rumors of a $100,000 cheque that the Reeve refused to sign.

Allan Ekstrom commented that the road request for an equipment trail on TWP 474 was not a land locked access issue. He reiterated that the residents want the road built to move machinery and farm animals and would be willing to comply with weight and speed restrictions and having the road closed in the winter.

Duane Movald spoke regarding land locked road request list and that Twp 474 should not be on it. He questioned what exactly is physical or legal land locked definitions? He remarked that there are a lot of parcels that do not have access and that should be a priority, then maintain the roads that are already there. He recommend Council tread lightly when it comes to certain areas as TWP 474 is bordering an ALUS project. He suggested Council build infrastructure so it lasts, adhere to standards and don’t push trails in.

Randy Swap raised concern with the narrowness and lack of proper snow removal regarding the bridge on HWY 621 over the Pembina River. He was recently involved in a near miss that took his mirror off. He realizes this not a County issue but asked if the County could clean off the bridge and send the Province the bill? He is concerned that someone will get killed. He is also concerned regarding road grading and that the graders are not pulling over to let people pass and his vehicles are being damaged. He mentioned there are washboards on Twp 502 and he believes the graders are going too fast and going with the blade straight across and not angled. He also asked after the cost of grader blades and indicated he had two brand new blades in the back of his truck that must have fallen off the grader.

George Kuny spoke to his request for a road to access the south side of his property SE 8‐48‐3‐W5M. He has no access other than an oil company road with a locked gate. He has lost two crops because there was no access to his land. He has filled out the request form and asked if it is possible to get this road as soon as possible and asked when he would be notified if it was being done?

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Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:40 a.m.

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 11:40 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:47 a.m.

Items from Public Input

0374/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to create list of all cheques over $100,000 from December 2017 and January 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0375/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to remove Twp 474 from the “the land locked road list”

M. Gressler requested permission to remove his motion.

0376/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the removal of M. Gressler’s motion 0375/18‐04‐03. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0377/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler that we move 11 d) Subdivision Application 17A‐034 and 17S‐020 Leonard and Stephanie Hudzinski forward on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0378/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to move item 11 c) Bylaw 986‐18 forward on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Subdivision Application 17A‐034 and 17S‐020 Leonard and Stephanie Hudzinski M. Gressler introduced the request for the removal of the condition of the water report, and J. Karpo gave a history of the file and condition for the water study.

0379/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to table 11 d) Subdivision Application 17A‐ 034 and 17S‐020 Leonard and Stephanie Hudzinski until later on in the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Bylaw 986‐18: Redistrict Pt. NW 7‐48‐09‐W5M from Agricultural District and Direct Control District to Direct Control B. Misener presented Bylaw 986‐18 for first reading.

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0380/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to give first reading to Bylaw 986‐18 and set the public hearing for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:24 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 12:31 p.m.

A. Heinrich absent

IN‐PRIVATE SESSION In‐Private Session

0381/18‐04‐03 Moved by D. Wiltse that the regular Council Meeting of April 3, 2018 proceed into ‘in‐private’ at 12:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring ‐ FOIP Section 16 Intermunicipal Discussions FOIP Section 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

J. Whaley, Interim CAO joined the in‐private session for the purpose of discussing Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring ‐ FOIP Section 16 and Intermunicipal Discussions FOIP Section 21.

A. Heinrich joined the in‐private session at 12:33 p.m.

0382/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of April 3, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ at 1:48 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0383/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler that Council direct Administration to research the history of PSAM with Councillors S. Wheale and H. Swan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 1:51 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 2:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

4th Annual Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo Request for Community Event Support L. Chambers presented a request for funding and in‐kind donation for the 4th Annual Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo.

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0384/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to approve option “a”: to approve FIN‐7 event grant for $1,000.00 and in‐kind support of $1,506.45 to supply and haul the sand to the Drayton Valley Omniplex for the 4th annual Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7th Annual Drayton Valley Triathlon Request for In‐Kind Support L. Chambers presented a request for in‐kind support for the 7th Annual Drayton Valley Triathlon.

0385/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve support of the 7th Annual Drayton Valley Triathlon by providing help with the setup and supplying of barricades, road sweeping and CPO presence for the biking portion of the event. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Noise Bylaw 987‐17 L. Chambers requested additional time to draft the Noise Bylaw

0386/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the update report on the Noise Bylaw for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORPORATE SERVICES Corporate Services

Bank Statement as of February 28, 2018 B. Christie presented the bank statement as of February 28, 2018.

0387/18‐04‐03 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the bank statement for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Accounts 232 and 239 Council discussed and asked questions of the detailed account report for accounts 232 and 239.

0388/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to provide an update report regarding the areas questioned on the report for 232 and 239 GL accounts. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Public Works and Infrastructure

Physically and Legally Land Locked Road Requests W. Rossouw presented a request to prioritize the road requests on Brazeau County’s 10‐ Year Capital Plan.

0389/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to rewrite policy PW‐14 incorporating the understanding we just had in this discussion that would allow for Council to give direction for all portions of road that would be constructed as referenced under policy PW‐14. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0390/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to create a spreadsheet for all road requests with the columns to have: costs, Councillor requests, public requests, land locked, through roads, Administration requests, with dates of application received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0391/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to provide the road spreadsheet information by the first week in July. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Subdivision Application 17A‐034 and 17S‐020 Leonard and Stephanie Hudzinski J. Karpo provided an update regarding Mr. Hudzinski and that he will provide the water report as requested.

0392/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive item 11 d) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters RCMP Announcement

0393/18‐04‐03 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive for information K. Westerlund’s RCMP Announcement report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Personal Device Policy J. Whaley presented the Personal Device Policy for approval.

0394/18‐04‐03 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve PER‐12 as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Whistleblower Policy J. Whaley presented the Whistleblower Policy for approval.

0395/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to approve PER‐9 Whistleblower Policy as in the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Request for Reeve to send letter to Drayton Valley for Joint Council

0396/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to authorize the Reeve to write a letter requesting a joint public council meeting be held with the Drayton Valley Town Council with an in‐private section. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Municipal Affairs Provincial Education Requisition Credit

0397/18‐04‐03 Moved by M. Gressler to receive for information the letter from Municipal Affairs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Pembina Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Funding

0398/18‐04‐03 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports

Agricultural Service Board Member’s Report (ASB) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Agricultural Service Board

Municipal Planning Commission Member’s Report (MPC) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Municipal Planning Commission.

Brazeau Seniors Foundation Report Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Brazeau Seniors Foundation.

Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board.

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Breton Municipal Library Board Councillor S. Wheale provided a report regarding the Breton Municipal Library Board.

West Central Airshed Society No report

Yellowhead Regional Library Board No report

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the FCSS committee.

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance No report

Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council No report

Pembina Area Synergy Group Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Pembina Area Synergy Group.

Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring.

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the Community Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee.

Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Committee.

North Saskatchewan Watershed Headwaters Committee No report

Northern Mayors Group B. Guyon provided a report regarding the Northern Mayors Group.

Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) No report

Alternative Land Use Service Partnership Advisory Committee (ALUS PAC) No report

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Aquatics Facility Committee Meeting No report

Regional Hemp Steering Committee No report

Intermunicipal Development Plan Council Advisory Committee No report

Recreation Board Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Recreation Board.

Climate Conference B. Guyon provide a report regarding the Climate Conference he attended.

0399/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the Councillor Reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0400/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to provide a lobbying sheet on costs of RCMP and in rural Alberta the different factors that affect service. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0401/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to provide an information sheet regarding on demand metres and bring back to Council by the end of May 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0402/18‐04‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to work with Lac Ste Ann and Barrhead to help prepare a resolution for the July Pembina zone meeting regarding demand metres. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 3:39 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 3:45 p.m. MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

Forming a Committee for the Eco Fair

0403/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund that a committee be struck from April 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018 consisting of Administration and two Council members to coordinate, manage and report back to Council for the Eco‐Fair scheduled for June 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2018 04 03 Page 12 of 13

0404/18‐04‐03 Moved by H. Swan to confirm the date for the Eco Fair is June 23, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0405/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to appoint Councillors Swan and Gressler to the Eco Fair committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

AGM/Quarterly Report Meetings ‐ Supper

0406/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to authorize $1200 for a supper at the Annual General Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0407/18‐04‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to set June 5, 2018 with a 6:30 p.m. supper and 7:30 p.m. meeting for the Annual General Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0408/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the CAO to authorize applicable support staff to attend the Annual General Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0409/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize S. Wheale to withdraw motion 0407/18‐04‐03. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0410/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund to set the Annual General Meeting as Tuesday, June 19, 2018 with dinner at 6:30 pm. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 0411/18‐04‐03 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council Meeting of April 3, 2018 adjourn at 4:08 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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31 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeau^^v County^

SUBJECT: Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Receivable Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Sanitary Trunk Twining 2015

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Jocelyn Whaley, Interim CAO

REVIEWED BY:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Brazeau County release payment in the amount of $33,375.71 to the Town of Drayton Valley, to reconcile the outstanding amounts for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Sanitary Trunk Twining, with funds from deferred projects restricted surplus.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

In an effort to move forward towards a more collaborative and communicative relationship with the Town of Drayton Valley, Administration has been reviewing and auditing the past accounts payable and receivable records with the Town of Drayton Valley.

In 2014, 2015 and 2016 the Sanitary Trunk Twining project led to confusion over the build timeline between Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. Project costing was also difficult to track due to scope and staffing changes. This has led to a deficit owed to Drayton Valley incurred over the timeline of the project to a total of $33,375.71. This amount remains outstanding to the Town of Drayton Valley from Brazeau County.

2. RESPONSE OPTIONS Possible ways to achieve the main result with analysis highlights. Option Analysis

a. Council approves staff Good accounting practice to remove debt from the recommendation books Enables both entities to move towards a more collaborative and communicative relationship

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision -AR/AP Town of Drayton Valley Page 1 of 2 32 b. Council rejects the request as Debt will stay on the accounts submitted

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMIVIENDATIONS

Operational: N/A

Financial:

Funds to come from deferred projects restricted Surplus - monies originally allocated to reserve in 2012.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision -Insert Subject Page 2 of 2 33 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to March: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0

Robbery 0 0 1 0 1

Sexual Assaults 1 0 3 1 0

Other Sexual Offences 2 4 2 0 0

Assault 5 12 13 6 6

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0 0

Extortion 0 0 0 0 0

Criminal Harassment 2 1 7 2 7

Uttering Threats 2 5 3 4 1

Other Persons 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL PERSONS 12 22 29 13 15

Break & Enter 18 9 13 21 53

Theft of Motor Vehicle 7 14 10 7 25

Theft Over $5,000 2 4 3 2 4

Theft Under $5,000 17 17 28 40 65

Possn Stn Goods 8 2 3 7 12

Fraud 3 11 6 3 5

Arson 0 0 0 1 3

Mischief To Property 22 22 32 10 10

TOTAL PROPERTY 77 79 95 91 177

Offensive Weapons 2 0 9 2 3

Disturbing the peace 0 1 1 2 3

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 16 24 13 15 13

TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 18 25 23 19 19

TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 107 126 147 123 211

34 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to March: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Drug Enforcement - Production 1 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Possession 4 2 3 2 1

Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 4 1 2 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Other 0 1 0 0 0

Total Drugs 9 4 5 2 1

Federal - General 1 2 1 2 0

TOTAL FEDERAL 10 6 6 4 1

Liquor Act 0 3 2 1 1

Other Provincial Stats 22 15 17 17 7

Total Provincial Stats 22 18 19 18 8

Municipal By-laws Traffic 1 0 0 1 2

Municipal By-laws 1 7 7 3 1

Total Municipal 2 7 7 4 3

Fatals 1 0 1 0 0

Injury MVC 2 4 1 7 5

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 98 79 80 64 61

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 13 18 18 4 11

TOTAL MVC 114 101 100 75 77

Provincial Traffic 104 83 104 55 138

Other Traffic 0 2 4 4 2

Criminal Code Traffic 28 11 8 12 7

Common Police Activities

False Alarms 47 47 55 37 26

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 17 15 11 4 2

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 6 6 18 7 14

Persons Reported Missing 1 2 6 4 2

Spousal Abuse - Survey Code 13 22 22 14 11

35 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment 5 Year Traffic Summary - January to March

January to March Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Fatals 1 0 1 0 0

Injury MVC 2 4 1 7 5

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 98 79 80 64 61

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 13 18 18 4 11

Total MVC 114 101 100 75 77

January to March Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No charge** 0 2 4 4 2

Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations** 0 0 2 0 4

Speeding Violations** 12 8 8 5 48

Intersection Related Violations** 1 0 5 1 1

Other Non-Moving Violation** 20 20 36 21 40

Other CC Traffic*** 2 0 1 0 3 *include "Cleared by Charge" and "Cleared Other" **"Actual" ***"Reported"

36 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) March: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0

Robbery 0 0 1 0 1

Sexual Assaults 0 0 1 1 0

Other Sexual Offences 0 2 2 0 0

Assault 0 4 4 2 1

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0 0

Extortion 0 0 0 0 0

Criminal Harassment 0 0 1 2 0

Uttering Threats 0 3 1 4 0

Other Persons 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL PERSONS 0 9 10 9 2

Break & Enter 9 3 5 17 8

Theft of Motor Vehicle 3 3 2 6 8

Theft Over $5,000 0 2 1 0 0

Theft Under $5,000 7 7 9 10 16

Possn Stn Goods 6 1 0 2 3

Fraud 1 4 2 0 2

Arson 0 0 0 1 2

Mischief To Property 10 8 6 3 4

TOTAL PROPERTY 36 28 25 39 43

Offensive Weapons 1 0 4 0 0

Disturbing the peace 0 0 1 0 2

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 11 7 2 8 5

TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 12 7 7 8 7

TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 48 44 42 56 52

37 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) March: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Possession 1 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 0

Total Drugs 1 0 0 0 0

Federal - General 0 0 1 1 0

TOTAL FEDERAL 1 0 1 1 0

Liquor Act 0 1 1 0 0

Other Provincial Stats 4 6 2 5 3

Total Provincial Stats 4 7 3 5 3

Municipal By-laws Traffic 1 0 0 0 0

Municipal By-laws 0 2 4 2 1

Total Municipal 1 2 4 2 1

Fatals 1 0 0 0 0

Injury MVC 0 0 1 1 1

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 31 19 13 19 16

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 3 5 8 1 4

TOTAL MVC 35 24 22 21 21

Provincial Traffic 41 26 30 14 51

Other Traffic 0 0 1 0 2

Criminal Code Traffic 13 7 4 6 1

Common Police Activities

False Alarms 16 12 17 14 6

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 1 3 2 0 0

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 2 4 6 1 5

Persons Reported Missing 1 2 6 1 0

Spousal Abuse - Survey Code 4 7 6 5 2

38 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment 5 Year Traffic Summary - Month of March

March Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Fatals 1 0 0 0 0

Injury MVC 0 0 1 1 1

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 31 19 13 19 16

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 3 5 8 1 4

Total MVC 35 24 22 21 21

March Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No charge** 0 0 1 0 2

Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations** 0 0 0 0 2

Speeding Violations** 0 4 3 0 22

Intersection Related Violations** 0 0 3 0 0

Other Non-Moving Violation** 0 7 10 6 16

Other CC Traffic*** 1 0 0 0 0 *include "Cleared by Charge" and "Cleared Other" **"Actual" ***"Reported"

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January to March: 2014 - 2018 1 2 3 4 5 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"

Category Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Slope

Theft Motor Vehicle (Total) 7 14 10 7 25 12.6 6.7 19.3 Issue 2.9

Auto 0 0 1 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Within Norm 5.55112E-18

Truck/SUV/Van 6 8 8 4 8 6.8 1.6 8.4 Within Norm 0

Motorcycle 0 0 0 0 1 0.2 0.4 0.6 Issue 0.2

Other 1 6 1 3 14 5.0 4.9 9.9 Issue 2.3

Take Auto without Consent 0 0 0 0 2 0.4 0.8 1.2 Issue 0.4

Break and Enter (Total)* 18 9 13 21 53 22.8 15.7 38.5 Issue 8.2

Business 11 2 11 10 16 10.0 4.5 14.5 Issue 1.8

Residence 3 4 1 8 4 4.0 2.3 6.3 Within Norm 0.6

Cottage or Seasonal Residence 0 1 0 0 1 0.4 0.5 0.9 Issue 0.1

Other 4 2 1 1 28 7.2 10.5 17.7 Issue 4.7

Theft from a motor vehicle 1 4 4 2 10 4.2 3.1 7.3 Issue 1.6

Shoplifting 0 0 3 0 0 0.6 1.2 1.8 Within Norm -2.22045E-17

Mail Theft 0 0 2 12 9 4.6 5.0 9.6 Within Norm 3

Theft of bicycle 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Within Norm 0

Other Theft 18 17 22 28 49 26.8 11.8 38.6 Issue 7.3

Mischief To Property 22 22 32 10 10 19.2 8.4 27.6 Within Norm -3.6

Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property 6 6 18 7 14 10.2 4.9 15.1 Within Norm 1.7

Fail to Comply/Breach 9 8 8 4 4 6.6 2.2 8.8 Within Norm -1.4

Person Reported Missing 1 2 6 4 2 3.0 1.8 4.8 Within Norm 0.4

Wellbeing Check N/A N/A 3 4 5 4.0 0.8 4.8 Issue 1

Mental Health Act 16 11 16 13 3 11.8 4.8 16.6 Within Norm -2.4

False Alarms 47 47 55 37 26 42.4 10.0 52.4 Within Norm -5.2

911 Act 17 15 11 4 2 9.8 5.9 15.7 Within Norm -4.1

K Div - Front Counter Complaints 90 93 73 53 66 75.0 15.0 90.0 Within Norm -8.8

40 Brazeau County - Breton Detachment Crime Statistics January - March, 2015 - 2018 April-05-18

CATEGORY Trend 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 Robbery ~ 0 0 2 0 Sexual Assaults 0 0 0 0

Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 0 Assault ~ 2 0 4 4 Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0

Extortion 0 0 0 0 Criminal Harassment /'v 0 1 0 1 Uttering Threats ~ 0 0 1 0 Other Persons 0 0 0 0 TOTAL PERSONS ~ 2 1 1 5 Break & Enter -.....___. 11 7 5 8

Theft of Motor Vehicle 11 1 2 2 "------...... _ Theft Over $5,000 2 2 1 1

Theft Under $5,000 ...... 19 10 16 10

Possn Stn Goods ~ 9 3 2 7 Fraud ~ 2 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 0 Mischief To Property -- - 8 11 10 8 TOTAL PROPERTY ...... 62 34 36 36 Offensive Weapons ~ 0 0 5 0 Public Order 0 0 0 0

Disturbing the peace 0 0 0 0

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ~ 3 5 1 2 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ~ 3 5 6 2 -.__. TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 67 40 49 43

41 Brazeau County - Breton Detachment Crime Statistics January - March, 2015 - 2018

CATEGORY Trend 2015 2016 2017 2018

Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Possession 0 1 2 0

Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0

Total Drugs 0 1 2 0

Federal - General 2 0 0 0

TOTAL FEDERAL 2 1 2 0

Liquor Act 0 3 0 0

Other Provincial Stats 6 5 6 3

Total Provincial Stats 6 8 6 3

Municipal By-laws Traffic 0 0 0 0

Municipal By-laws 0 0 0 0

otal Municipal 0 0 0 0

Fatals 0 0 0 0 Injury MVC _____,,_ 3 0 4 2 Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 22 17 16 26

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 3 2 6 2

TOTALMVC 28 19 26 30

Provincial Traffic 40 48 32 116

Other Traffic 3 0 1 1

Criminal Code Traffic 2 2 2 11

I Common Police Activities

False Alarms 7 12 7 3

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 2 2 1 4

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 6 2 2 2

Persons Reported Missing 2 0 0 0

42 Breton Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to March: 2014 - 2018

All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0

Robbery _/\ 0 0 1 2 0 Sexual Assaults _/ 0 0 0 0 2

Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 0 0

~ Assault 16 19 13 19 12

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0 0

Extortion 0 0 0 0 0 Criminal Harassment ./' 1 2 5 8 4 Uttering Threats ~ 6 2 2 4 3 Other Persons __,....._/ 0 0 0 0 2 TOTAL PERSONS 23 23 21 33 23

Break & Enter /V 13 28 37 14 34

Theft of Motor Vehicle /'\__. 10 18 15 3 6

Theft Over $5,000 ~ 6 4 4 4 3 Theft Under $5,000 r--- 13 40 47 34 33 Possn Stn Goods -...... / 14 17 12 8 19

Fraud /' 2 5 7 5 3

Arson 0 0 0 0 0

MischiefTo Property /'- 16 31 45 26 29

TOTAL PROPERTY 74 143 167 94 127

Offensive Weapons ""_/\ 1 1 3 6 0 Disturbing the peace "'-- 7 4 0 0 0 OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ~ 30 13 22 18 10 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE '--',,_..__ 38 18 25 24 10 TOTAL CR IM INAL CODE 135 184 213 151 160

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Crime Statistics (Actual) January to March: 2014 - 2018

All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" April-04-18

CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0 0

Drug Enforcement - ~ossession _J\ 1 2 1 7 1

Drug Enforcement - Trafficking \_/\ 2 0 0 3 0

Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 0 Total Drugs --1\ 3 2 1 10 1 Federal - General /\_ 0 2 0 0 0 TOTAL FEDERAL ~ 3 4 1 10 1 Liquor Act ...... ,,,,,,.~ 0 1 5 1 2 Other Provincial Stats 11 13 10 13 15 ,- Total Provincial Stats -- 11 14 15 14 17 Municipal By-laws Traffic 0 0 0 0 0 Municipal By-laws /\-. 2 5 1 1 0 Total Municipal /\-. 2 5 1 1 0 Fatals 0 0 0 0 0 Injury MVC ,,....,.__,~ 5 6 1 6 4 Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 34 53 36 29 38

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) '-..A 11 8 5 13 6

TOTALMVC ~ so 67 42 48 48

Provincial Traffic --J 87 94 106 72 196 Other Traffic /\r 1 3 0 2 2 Criminal Code Traffic ~ 19 7 10 11 26 Common Police Activities ,,,_...._ False Alarms 20 30 31 24 21 False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act '- 19 11 6 8 5 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property /'/ 1 7 3 6 8 Persons Reported Missing I\_,, 0 4 0 0 1 -....,,- Spousal Abuse - Survey Code 15 18 11 16 19

44 Brazeau County'

BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Medical Response by Fire Services

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17'^ 2018

PREPARED BY: Tom Thomson - Fire Chief

UPDATE INFORMATION:

At the request of Council, the fire service has researched detailed information regarding emergency medical calls which have been attended to by the department in 2017. Below is the information gathered based on the questions from Council.

1. What were the specific types of medical calls for service responded to by the fire service in 2017?

The fire service responded to a total of 57 medical calls plus 2 rescue calls which required medical aid upon arrival. The break-down of the calls is a follows:

> Unconscious/Non-breathing Calls -18 > Breathing Complication Calls - 9 > Lift and Assist Calls -8 > Unconscious and Breathing Calls - 7 > Confirmed Stroke or Fleart Attack Calls - 5 > Flemorrhaging Calls - 3 > Confirmed Drug or Alcohol Calls - 2 > Bariatric Calls - 2 > Suicide Calls-2 > Severe Burn Calls - 1 > Choking Calls -1 > Seizure Calls-1

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Fire Department Medical Response Page 1 of 3 45 2. How many times did the fire service arrive prior to EMS arriving on scene?

There were 4 specific times that were recorded in which the department arrived prior to EMS arriving on scene. There were also times in which both services arrived at the same time. Moving forward into 2018, this statistical information will be monitored more closely.

What is the break down in terms of Station 1(Lodgepoie) medical calls. Station 2(Breton) medical calls. Station 3(Drayton Valley) medical calls?

Station 1 (Lodgepoie) medical calls -1 (assisted by Station 3 DV) Station 2(Breton) medical calls -6 Station 3(Drayton Valley) medical calls - 52

How many times in 2017 was the department stood down on a medical call either en route or after arriving on scene?

There were 7 instances in which the department was stood down or not required to engage in assistance upon arriving on scene.

In an effort to provide further information for Council on this topic, the department did a quick survey of the surrounding municipalities to ascertain if any municipalities are currently invoicing The Province of Alberta for any emergency medical response calls. Seven municipalities were contacted and the following information was obtained.

Fire Services Billing Survey Questions

1. Does the municipai fire service respond to medicai cails? 2. If responding to medical calls does the fire service invoice for services?

Leduc County Fire Services

1. Yes- Respond to medical calls 2. Do not bill for medical calls. (Assisting EMS with incidents)

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Fire Department Medical Response Page 2 of 3 46 Parkland County Fire Services 1. Yes - Respond to medical calls assisting EMS 2. Do not bill for medical calls. (Assisting EMS with incidents)

County of Wetaskiwin Fire Services 1. Yes - Respond to medical calls assisting EMS 2. Bill flat rate for medical calls $300.00 to individual (as per bylaw approved March 7^^ 2017)

Yellowhead County Fire Services 1. Yes- Respond to medial calls assisting EMS 2. Do not bill for medical calls. (Assisting EMS with incidents)

City of Spruce Grove Fire Services 1. Yes - Respond to medical calls only within limits of Spruce Grove 2. Do not bill for medical calls. Invoicing is completed by AHS which is under contract by the city for services

Town of Stony Plain Fire Services 1. Yes - Respond to medical calls 2. Do not bill for medical calls (Assisting EMS with incidents)

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Fire Department Medical Response Page 3 of 3 47 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^v County*

SUBJECT: GEN-10 Memorial Bench Policy

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17^ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Loose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator

ENDORSED BY: Director of Community Services o^r' REVIEWED BY CAO: -Sii/. FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve the draft GEN-10 memorial bench policy as presented.

1. TOPIC DEFINED Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: From a recent request for having a memorial bench installed at a County owned cemetery. Administration has prepared a draft policy to assist in accommodating these requests without the need to bring requests to Council each time a request is made. Refer to the attached GEN- 10 Memorial Bench Policy draft.

The policy would allow Administration to have memorial benches installed at County owned cemeteries. The applicant would cover the cost of the bench and installation. Costs will be reflected in the Schedule of Fees bylaw.

The policy would assist Administration to provide equitable treatment to these requests, and requests that do not conform to the policy will be brought to Council for consideration.

Relevant Policy:

None

Strategic Relevance:

None

2. RESPONSE OPTIONS Option Analysis

a. Council approves staff Flaving a policy would allow Administration to fulfill recommendation requests for memorial benches without reporting to Council for each request

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - GEN-10 Memorial Bench Policy Page 1 of 2 48 - Policy ensures equitable treatment of these requests - Policy supports the community's interest in memorializing loved ones b. Council rejects the request as Each request for memorial benches will be brought submitted to Council for consideration

IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Operational: Option "a": No significant effect on day-to-day operations.

Financial: Option "a": Administration will bring back the Schedule of Fees bylaw for amendment to reflect the fees to implement this policy. No financial costs will be incurred by the County.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision -6EN-10 Memorial Bench Policy Page 2 of 2 49 Policy Name

Memorial Bench Policy

Policy Number Brnzeau County' GEN-10

Policy Statement

This policy provides Administration with guidelines for accommodating requests by residents for memorial benches in cemeteries owned by Brazeau County.

Policy Memorial benches may be purchased through Brazeau County by the public to be installed in cemeteries owned by Brazeau County.

1. Process a. The public will be required to pay the County for the cost of the bench, plaque and installation costs as set in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw. b. The public may, subject to the approval of the CAO or designate, provide desired text for the plaque. c. Once annually, the memorial benches will be installed when the season permits. d. From time of order confirmation, the public will allow a minimum of 2 months for installation of memorial benches.

2. Conformance a. Memorial benches will be supplied by the County, with the following options available for residents to choose: I. Concrete bench with back rest II. Concrete bench without back rest b. Memorial benches will be available to choose from natural tone colours. c. Memorial benches will allow a single plaque per bench, with size options as follows: I. 4" X 6" d. Requests for memorial benches outside of the parameters of this policy will be brought to County Council for consideration.

Chief Administrative Officer:_ Approved by Council: Revision Dates:(Y/M/D) Reviewed: GEN-10 Memorial Bench Policy Page 1 of 2

50 3. Maintenance a. Brazeau County will guarantee the maintenance of memorial benches for a period of 10 years from time of installation.

Chief Administrative Officer:, Approved by Council: Revision Dates:(Y/M/D) Reviewed: GEN-10 Memorial Bench Policy Page 2 of 2

51 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^ County*

SUBJECT: Request for Memorial Bench at Rocky Rapids Cemetery

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17^ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Loose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator

ENDORSED BY: Director of Community Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to install a memorial bench at the Rocky Rapids Cemetery according to Avalie Peck's request.

1. TOPIC DEFINED Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: Avalie Peck submitted a letter to Administration requesting that a memorial bench be placed at the Rocky Rapids cemetery; refer to the attached letter. Avalie is willing to donate the bench, the plaque and pay the installation costs for the memorial bench. The bench is suitable for use as a memorial bench, and is reasonably cost-efficient.

Relevant Policy:

None

Strategic Relevance:

None

2. RESPONSE OPTIONS Option Analysis

a. Council approves staff A member of the community is able to be recommendation remembered by loved ones Proposed bench is durable and cost efficient Memorialization of a loved one by placing a bench at a local cemetery supports the community's interest

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - Requestfor Memorial Bench at Rocky Rapids Cemetery Page 1 of 2 52 b. Council rejects the request as A resident wili not be able to memorialize a loved submitted one in the manner they wish.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Operational: Option "a": No significant effect on day-to-day operations.

Financial:

None

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - Requestfor Memorial Bench at Rocky Rapids Cemetery Page 2 of2 53 Drayton Redi-Mix Ltd.

Box 7707 Dinylon Vnlo v aU "i7A 158

Office 780-542-4'il-aa Fax 7S0-514-76SG apeck(5)teius.net

March 26, 2017

Attention: Lee Chambers Brazeau County Phone: 780-542-7777 Email: lchambers(5)brazeau.ab.ca

Dear Lee:

As requested in our previous phone conversation I am providing details for the precast concrete benches that Drayton Redi-Mix manufactures. I have attached pictures of the benches.

We can supply two styles of benches. One with a back and the other without. The concrete can be dyed in various colors.

The dimensions of the bench with the back is 34" tall, 18" deep and 4' long. The retail price of this style of bench picked up unassembled at our location is $450.00 plus GST,

The bench without a back is 20" tall, 18" deep and 4' long. The retail price this style of bench picked up unassembled at our location is $250.00 plus GST.

The benches are assembled on site. Drayton Redi-Mix also manufactures concrete pads that can be placed under the benches to prevent vegetation growth and reduce maintenance costs. Drayton Redi- Mix can offer installations services of the benches as well.

I would like to donate a bench with a back to the Rocky Rapids Cemetery in memory of my husband Dennis McGinn.

I can be contacted at 780-542-4444 if you have any questions.

Regards, I U>^riu. fdc Avalie Peck

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55 56 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CLARIFICATION Brazeai^^V County'

SUBJECT: Draft Noise Control Bylaw 978-17

DATE TO COUNCiL: April 17, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTION: That Council give first reading to Noise Control Bylaw 978-17. Otherwise, that Council provides specific direction to Administration about what changes they would like to see in order to make the drafted Noise Control Bylaw 978-17 more suitable for industry and agriculture.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Key Information:

At the February 20, 2018 Council meeting the following motion was made:

0200/18-02-20 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to redo the noise bylaw making it more suitable for industry and agriculture to operate without restrictions.

K. Westerlund offered a friendly amendment "draft bylaw"

A. Heinrich accepted the amendment.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

At the February 21, 2018 Agricultural Services Board meeting the following motion was made:

21/18 Moved by B. Gabrielson to recommend to Council that all Agricultural references be removed from Noise Bylaw and follow applicable provincial and federal legislation.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brazeau County - Request for Council Clarification - Draft Noise Control Bylaw 978-17 Page 1 of 3 57 Community Services regularly receives noise complaints and the current Noise Bylaw No. 336- 98 does not have sound measures or time restrictions to enforce sufficient noise restrictions in Brazeau County.

Council gave direction to redo the bylaw to make it more suitable for agriculture and industry. It is important to note that Noise Bylaw enforcement is strictly complaint driven and Peace Officers are regularly required to use their own discretion. Also, Agricultural lands makes up 93% of Brazeau County's occupied lands

Agriculture has enhanced protection through Agricultural Operation Practices Act(AGRA) legislation which supersedes municipal bylaws. Refer to except from section 2 of the AOPA legislation:

"2(1) A person who carries on an agricultural operation and who. In respect of that operation, does not contravene (a) the land use bylaw of the municipality or Metis settlement In which the agricultural operation Is carried on, (b) the regulations or an approval, registration or authorization, or (c) the generally accepted agricultural practice Is not liable to any person In an action In nuisance resultingfrom the agricultural operation and Is not to be prevented by Injunction or other order of a courtfrom carrying on the agricultural operation because It causes or creates a nuisance."

Noise Bylaw 978-17 features an exemption for farmers, as per below:

PART4 EXEMPTIONS d. a person operatingfarming machineryfor the purpose of carrying outfarming operations;

Therefore, Administrations recommends a balanced Noise Bylaw that respects resident's wellbeing, agriculture and industry. The reason for reviewing the Noise Bylaw originated because of a complaint from a landowner at SW 4-48-6-W5M because of noise levels late at night from several trucks drawing water from a dugout adjacent to their property. To allow industry to operate without any restrictions would not respect the safety, health and welfare of the Brazeau County residents. All land users have a mechanism to allow exemptions through our permit process (Schedule A) which allows with Council's approval to override any restrictions in the proposed Noise Control Bylaw 978-17. Strategic Questions: What changes would Council like to see made to the drafted noise control bylaw to make it more suitable? Since farmers are protected under AOPA legislation and they are exempted from Noise Bylaw 978-17, should a complaint with reasonable grounds occur on agricultural lands, they would not be prevented from conducting operations.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Clarification - Draft Noise Bylaw 978-17 Page 2 of 3 58 2. DESIRED OUTCOMES

A noise bylaw that finds a balance between Agriculture, Industry and residents, without imposing unreasonable expectations.

3. EXPLORE RESPONSE OPTIONS TO ACHIEVE KEY RESULTS(Pros/Cons)

Option Analysis

a. That Council gives first reading to - Updated Noise Bylaw 978-17 regulates in a balanced Bylaw 978-17, and direct way noise within the County for the benefit of Administration to give notice to Agriculture, Industry and Residents. public regarding proposed Bylaw Updated features make the bylaw current and 978-17. enforceable to be used as a community policing tool. - Advertising Bylaw 978-17 will allow residents to give input on the proposed Noise Control Bylaw. - The AGFA current protects agricultural operations. - To allow industry to operate without any restrictions would not respect the safety, health and welfare of Brazeau County residents.

b. Council provide direction to - Recommendation/Direction from council regarding Administration about what exemptions of agriculture and industry. changes they would like to see in - If agriculture and industry are completely exempted order to make the drafted Noise from noise regulations, the noise bylaw would have Control Bylaw 978-17 more no measurement or enforcement function. suitable for industry and agriculture.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Clarification - Draft Noise Bylaw 978-17 Page 3 of 3 59 BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO:978-17

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY,IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,TO REGULATE NOISE WITHIN BRAZEAU COUNTY.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7(a) of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Brazeau County may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property;

WHEREAS, Council is concerned about excessive noise within the County,

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County enacts as follows:

PARTI DEFINITIONS

1. This bylaw may be cited as "the Noise Control Bylaw".

2. In this bylaw including this section,

a. "Approved Device" rneans a noise level meter Extech model # 407732 used to measure sound pressure level in dB from 35 from 135 dB, also an Extech model # 407722 to calibrate sound meter or equivalent;

b. "Agriculture District" means an area or district classified as agricultural by the Land Use Bylaw;

c. "Chief Administrative Officer or CAO" has the meaning attributed to it in section 1(1) of the Municipal Government Act and includes the designate of the Chief Administrative Officer;

d. "Commercial District" means an area or district classified as commercial by the Land Use Bylaw;

e. "Construction Equipment" includes a riveting machine, concrete mixer, gravel crusher, steam shovel, dragline, backhoe, air or steam compressor, jack-hammer or pneumatic drill, tractor other than tractor used for farming operations, bulldozer,front end loader, motor scraper, motor grader, industrial water pumps, industrial light plants, industrial generators or any other tool, device or machine of a noisy nature;

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 1 of 10 60 f. "Court" means the Provincial Court of Alberta; g. "Day-time" means the period: i. Beginning at 0700 hours and ending at 2200 hours of the same day on weekdays, or ii. Beginning at 0700 hours and ending at 2300 hours of the same day on a weekend; h. "dBA" means the sound pressure measured in decibels using the "A" weighted scale of a sound level meter; i. "Decibel" means a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sounds; j. "Emergency Vehicle" means: i. A vehicle operated by a Peace Officer or police service as defined in the Po//ce Act, RSA 2000, c.P-17, ii. A fire-fighting or other type of vehicle operated by the fire protection service, iii. an ambulance operated by a person or organization providing ambulance services, iv. a vehicle pperated as a gas, power or water disconnection unit of a public

V. a vehicle designated by regulation as an emergency response unit; or vi. a helicopter used by a police service or by emergency response service personnel. k. "Farming implement" includes any implement, equipment, engine, motor, machine, combine, tractor or attachment used or intended for the use in farming operations.

I. "Industrial District" means an area or district classified as industrial by the Land Use Bylaw; m. "Land Use Bylaw" means the Municipality's land use bylaw; n. "Municipality" means the municipality of Brazeau County and the area contained within its boundaries as the context requires; o. "Night-time" means the period: i. Beginning at 2200 hours and ending at 0700 hours on the next calendar day on weekdays, or

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 2 of 10 61 ii. Beginning at 2300 hours and ending at 0700 hours of the next calendar day on a weekend;

p. "Noise" means any sound which either annoys or disturbs persons or which injures, endangers or detracts from the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of persons;

q. "Peace Officer" means a member of the RCMP, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a Community Peace Officer;

r. "Permit" means a form as prescribed by the County shown in "Schedule B".

s. "Residential District" means an area or district classified as residential by the Land Use Bylaw;

t. "Signaling device" means a horn, gong, bell, klaxon or other device producing an audible sound for the purpose of drawing people's attention to an approaching vehicle, include a bicycle;

u. "Sound level" means the sound pressure measured in decibels using the "A" weighted network of a Sound Level Meter with fast response. Schedule "A" sets out a list of decibel levels of common sounds;

V. "Weekday" means Monday through Friday, inclusive unless it falls on a holiday as defined in the Interpretation Act, RSA 2000, c.l-8; and

w. "Weekend" means Saturday, Sunday and any other holiday, as defined in the Interpretation Act, RSA 2000, c.l-8.

PART 2 GENERAL PROMBITION

3. Except to the extent it is allowed by this bylaw, no person shall make, continue, cause to be made or allow to be made or continued any unreasonable or unusual noise or any noise which annoys, disturbs, injures, endangers or detracts from the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of any other person.

Criteria

4. In determining if a noise is reasonably likely to disturb the peace of others, the following criteria may be considered but are not limited to:

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 3 of 10 62 a. type, volume and duration of the sound at the location where the complaint originated; b. time of day and day of the week; c. nature and use of the surrounding area; d. decibel level, if measured; e. any other relevant factor.

Other General Provisions

5. A court may enter a conviction against a person who violates Part 2 of this Bylaw notwithstanding that the person has not exceeded a maximum dBA level specified in Part 3 of this Bylaw.

6. A person may apply to the CAO for a temporary exemption where circumstances make it impractical to fully meet the intention of this Bylaw.

PART 3 SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS

A. Residential Districts

Dav-time restrictions

7. In a Residential District during the day-^time, no person shall cause or permit to be caused, noise of a level greater than 70 dBA unless the noise is of a temporary or intermittent nature.

8. In a Residential District during the day-time, no person shall cause or permit to be caused, noise of a level in excess of 80 dBA.

9. Except to the extent permitted by this Bylaw, no person shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated loudspeakers, public address systems, other devices for the amplification of sound or musical instruments or devices.

Night-time restrictions

10. In a Residential District during the night-time, no person shall cause, or permit to be caused, noise of a level exceeding 70 dBA.

11. No person shall permit the engine of a motor vehicle of a maximum allowable weight or licensed weight of over 4500 kg (1 ton) to run continuously for longer than 30 minutes in any Residential District at night-time.

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 4 of 10 63 12. In a Residential District during the night-time, no person shall make, cause to be made, or permit any noise including, but not limited to:

a. shouting or fighting; b. electronic or acoustical devices; c. lawnmowers; d. a motorized snow or leaf blowing device; e. a motorized garden tool; f. mechanical tools and equipment (including hammering and sawing); g. drone engine sounds; and h. a model aircraft driven by an internal combustion engine of any kind.

13. Except to the extent permitted by this Bylaw, no person shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated "Construction Equipment" as outlined in the definition section of this bylaw in Residential Districts without prior approval and permit (see "Schedule B)from the CAO.

B. Agricultural District

Day-time rostrictiofts

14-. In an Agricultural District during the day time, no person shall cause or permit to bo caused, with the use of "farming Implements" as defined in the definition section of this bylaw, noise of a level greater than 90 dBA unless the noise is of a temporary or intermittent nature.

1^. In an Agricultural District during the day time, no person shall cause or permit to be caused, with the use of "farming implements" as defined in the definition section of this bylaw, noise of a level in excess of 100 dBA.

1&-. Except to the extent permitted by this Bylaw, no personal shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated loudspeakers, public address systems and other devices for the amplification of sound or musical instruments or devices.

Niflht-time restrict-iofts

H. In an Agricultural District during the night time, no person shall cause, or permit to be caused, with the use of "farming implements" as defined in the definitions section of this bylaw, noise of a level exceeding 70 dBA. 18. No person shall permit the engine of a motor vehicle of a maximum allowable weight or licensed weight of over 4500 kg (1 ton) to run continuously for longer than 30 minutes in any Agricultural District at night-time.

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 5 of 10 64 19. In an Agricultural District during the night-time, no person shall make, cause to be made, or permit any noise including, but not limited to: a. shouting or fighting; b. electronic or acoustical devices; c. lawnmowers; d. a motorized snow or leaf blowing device; e. a motorized garden tool; f. mechanical tools and equipment (including hammering and sawing); and g. a model aircraft driven by an internal combustion engine of any kind.

20. Except to the extent permitted by this Bylaw, no person shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated to "Construction Equipment" as outlined in the definition section of this bylaw on Agricultural Districts without prior approval and permit (see "Schedule B") from the CAO.

C. Commercial or Industrial Districts

Dav-time Restrictions

19. In a Commercial or Industrial District during the day-time, no person shall cause, or permit to be caused, noise of a level greater than 90 dBA, unless the noise is of a temporary and intermittent nature and does not exceed the following limits:

dBA 100 110 Time 2 hours 1 hour of less

The time lapse in the table is the total elapsed time during day-time hours during any one calendar day.

Night-time Restrictions

20. No person shall cause, or permit to be caused, noise of a level greater than 80 dBA in a Commercial or Industrial District during the night-time.

21. No person shall permit the engine of a motor vehicle of a maximum allowable weight or licensed weight of over 4500 kg (1 ton) to run continuously for longer than 30 minutes in any Commercial or Industrial District at night-time.

PART 4 EXEMPTIONS

Specific Exemptions

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 6 of 10 65 22. The restrictions of this Bylaw do not apply to:

a. a person operating an Emergency Vehicle; b. a person acting in the normal course of that person's employment as a County employee, or as an agent under contract by the County; c. the ringing of bells in churches, religious establishments and schools; d. a person operating farming machinery for the purpose of carrying out farming operations; e. the sounding of any alarm or warning to announce a fire or other emergency or disaster; and f. the use of Signaling Devices on vehicles in the normal operation for the purpose of giving warnings to other vehicles or persons.

Permitted Exemptions

23. A person may make written application to the CAO for a permit(see "Schedule B") allowing for activities that would otherwise violate this Bylaw.

24. The CAO may grant an exemption in writing to any person in his sole discretion.

25. Any permit application (see "Schedule B") made pursuant to Section 13, 20, and 25 must be made at least five (5) business days prior to the proposed activity for which the exemption is sought and shall contain:

a. the name, address and telephone number of the applicant; b. the legal description, or municipal address of the site; c. the Development Permit (if applicable); d. a description of the source(s) of noise of sound levels; e. the period of the time that the exemption is desired; f. the applicant reason(s) why the exemption should be granted; g. a statement of measures that will be taken to minimize the noise or sound levels; and h. the signature of the applicant.

PART 5 SOUND LEVEL READINGS

26. A Peace Officer is authorized to measure sound levels with an Approved Device.

27. A Peace Officer shall operate an Approved Device in accordance with the manufacturer's operating guide.

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 7 of 10 66 28. Noise dBA level shall be measured from the area of the complaint.

PART 6 ENFORCEMENT

Offence

29. A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence.

Powers of the Peace Officer

30. When a Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe a violation of this Bylaw exists, he may enter, without warrant, any land and seize and confiscate as evidence any noise-making devices or items he believes may have been used to violate the provisions of this Bylaw.

31. A Peace Officer may enter any land, building or premises to inspect for conditions that may constitute a contravention of this Bylaw in accordance with Section 542 of the Municipal Government Act.

32. Upon investigation of any complaint and ascertainment of noise that violates This Bylaw, the Peace Officer may give one warning. For subsequent complaints during the same time-frame, the Peace Officer may issue citations and levy a fine.

33. If a Peace Officer seizes or confiscates any noise, noise-making devices or items, the Peace Officer may hold them until the expiry of all judicial process at which time the Peace Officer shall return the noise-making devices and items to the owner.

FINES AND PENALTIES

34. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction: a. For a first offence to a fine of $250.00, exclusive of costs; b. For a second offence to a fine of $400.00, exclusive of costs; and c. For a third and subsequent offence to a fine of $500.00, exclusive of costs.

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 8 of 10 67 THEREFORE, Bylaw No. 336-98 shall be repealed upon the passing of Bylaw 978-17. References to an act, regulation or bylaw must be interpreted as a reference to the act, regulation or bylaw as amended or replaced from time to time.

READ a first time this day of , 2018. READ a second time this day of , 2018. READ a third and finally passed this day of _, 2018.

Reeve

Chief Administrative Officer

SCHEDULE "A"

FORMING PART OF BYLAW 978-17

DECIBEL LEVELS OF COMMON SOUNDS

Sounds intensities are typically measured in decibels (dBA). A decibel is defined as ten (10) times the logarithm of the power ratio (power ratio is the ratio of the intensity of the sound to the intensity of an arbitrary standard point). Normally, a change of IdB is the smallest volume change detectable by the human ear.

Sound intensity is also defined in terms of energy (ergs) transmitted per second over a 1 square centimeter surface. This energy is proportional to the velocity of propagation of the sound.

Decibels Degree Sound Source (dBA)

225 Deafening 12" Cannon @ 12' in front and below

195 Deafening Saturn rocket

180 Deafening Aircraft at take-off

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 9 of 10 68 160 Deafening Ram Jet

160 Deafening Turbojet

140 Deafening Artillery Fire

130 Deafening Threshold of pain, decibels at or about 130 cause immediate ear damage. Hydraulic press, pneumatic rock drill

120 Deafening Riveter, chipper, thunder, diesel engine room,fireworks display

110 Deafening Punch press, close to a train, ball mill

100 Very Loud Passing truck, home lawn mower, car horn @ 5 meters, wood saw, boiler factory

90 Very Loud Decibels at or above 90 regularly cause ear damage. Noisy factory, truck without muffler

80 Loud Noisy office, electric shaver, alarm clock, police whistle

70 Loud Average radio, normal street noise

60 Moderate Conversational speech

50 Moderate Normal office noise, quiet stream

45 Moderate To awaken a sleeping person

40 Faint Average residence, normal private office

30 Faint Recording studio, quiet conversation

20 Very Faint Whisper, empty theater, ticking of watch

10 Very Faint Threshold of good hearing

0 Threshold of excellent youthful hearing

NOISE BYLAW 978-17 Page 10 of 10 69 SCHEDULE "B" FORMING PART OF BYLAW 978-17 NOISE BYLAW PERMIT Brazeau County

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Name:

Legal Description:

Development Permit: (if applicable)

Mailing Address:

Contact Person: Phone Number:

Email:

Start date: End date:

Description of the sound:

Reason for request:

Measures taken to reduce noise:

Authorized Signature: NOISE BYLAW 978-17 All applicants must complete allfields on form. Page 12 of 12

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Request #:. Initials:

70 Brazeau County * BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Cheques from December 2017 and January 2018

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17, 2018

PREPARED BY: Brenda Christie

UPDATE During the Public Input session of the Council meeting on April 3, 2018 a INFORMATION: member of the public raised a concern about information they had heard about a cheque in excess of $100,000 that had been presented to the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, which they refused to sign. The item resulted in the following motion: 0374/18-04-03 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to create a list of all cheques over $100,000 from December 2017 and January 2018.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Administration issued nine (9) cheques for more than $100,000 during the December and January period. A summary of the cheques and their amounts is attached for Council review and information. No invoices received for that time period remain outstanding. Administration has also compiled images of the cheques and the corresponding back up information in the event Council wishes to view it. Administration's standard procedure is to attach backup information (invoice, packing slip, purchase order) to the cheque when it is presented for signing. If an elected official or anyone signing the cheque, does not feel they have enough information to sign the cheque, the item will be sent back to Administration to provide the information required for signature. Once any additional information is provided, the cheque is once again presented to the elected official for signature. If the elected official is satisfied with the information, the cheque is signed and payment issued.

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Chequesfrom December 2017 and January 2018 Page 1 of 1 71 DECEMBER AND JANUARY CHEQUES OVER $100,OOO

Cheque

Number Vendor Name Date Amount Reason 10031 HOWITT CONSTRUCTION LTD. 12/4/2017 $ 302,069.25 Birchwood & Rocky Rapids Lagoons 10044 1690082 ALBERTA LTD. 12/7/2017 $ 156,771.63 Culvert Replacement CCON16-004 10046 HOWITT CONSTRUCTION LTD. 12/7/2017 $ 510,609.16 Birchwood & Rocky Rapids Lagoons 10053 BARSI ENTERPRISES LTD. 12/7/2017 $ 175,315.87 2017 Gravel Crushing & Hauling 10055 TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY 12/22/2017 $ 222,784.45 2017 4th Quarter Recreation Agreement 10103 JUBILEE INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD 12/29/2017 $ 180,808.26 Annual Insurance - Property, Liability, Vehicles 10106 HOWITT CONSTRUCTION LTD. 1/11/2018 $ 449,464.28 Birchwood & Rocky Rapids Lagoons 10107 TRIPLE D.J. CONTRACTING LTD. 1/11/2018 $ 123,327.75 Hauling sand &dirt 10196 WILLOWS CONSTRUCTION (2001) LT 1/23/2018 $ 129,915.68 NW Quadrant Trails

72 Brazeau County' BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Clarification on 239 Account Expenses

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17, 2018

PREPARED BY: Brenda Christie

UPDATE On April 3, 2018 Council reviewed the 232 and 239 GL accounts from 2016 INFORMATION: and 2017. Councillors had some specific items where they wished more detailed information and passed resolution 0388/18-04-03: Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to provide an update report regarding the areas questioned on the report for 232 and 239 GL accounts. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY As per the motion, Administration has gone back to find more details on the requested items. The explanations are detailed below: Planning and Development - 02-66-03-239 Nov. 17, 2016 - Unearth Solutions - $4,600 for stop order/clean up This items relates to a clean up order for an unsightly premises. A contractor was brought in to clean up the site as there was no in house capacity to take on the clean up. The expense for the clean up was then charged to the property owner through an addition to their property taxes, which was subsequently paid by the

owner.

Public Works - 02-32-04-239 Feb. 19, 2016 - Frontier Fence - $38,025 This item relates to an in-house road construction project. In part due to a fatality that occurred on Twp. 482 several years ago. Administration undertook the installation of guard rails to enhance road safety. The works were completed in 2016 by Frontier Fence.

Public Works - 02-41-00-239 Jan. 16, 2017 - Another Plumbing Company - multiple invoices

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Clarification on 239 Account Expenses Page 1 of 4 73 These items relate to work at both the Cynthia SAS Plant and the Rocky Rapids Water Treatment Plant. On one occasion the invoice was for travel and installation of a replacement ignition module in the boiler at the SAS plant. Brazeau County did have the replacement module in stock, so was charged only for travel and installation of $302.09. An invoice of $492.08 was received from Another Plumbing Company for the installation and materials of a % inch service to supply water to the Old Rocky Rapids Water Treatment Plan after the 8 inch main was disconnected. This was done to give the Utilities department an additional location to take test samples from and also to have a water supply to clean pumps and equipment stored at that location.

Public Works -02-31-00-239 Nov. 9, 2017 - Nelson Brothers - $480 for spill While unloading a partially used container of crack sealing oil for winter storage at the old shop yard, there was an incident and the container was pierced (cardboard box with plastic bladder inside) the costs to Nelson Bros were for the vacuum truck that was hired to clean up the oil spill on the ground. Dec. 6, 2017 -1788636 AB Ltd. - $2,750- blueprints This items relates to Motion 1326/17 where Council directed Administration to investigate possible retrofit/renovations to the old Public Works Shop to see if it could accommodate the needs of the Evergreen Farmers Market.

Community Services -02-21-00-239 Feb. 10, 2016- WCI Whyte Communications - $117 for tuning forks This item is for calibrating the radar for Brazeau County CPOs. Economic Development Contract paid to 1996231 AB Ltd. After the elimination of the Economic Development Coordinator position a 13-week contract was approved to assist with project management, advisory assistance and strategic initiatives implementation in economic development. Due to a personal commitment that arose, the contractor was required to end the contract early. The balance of tasks was absorbed into the department. Council also had additional questions surrounding some of the expenses in economic development and parks. Administration has provided more information on those items, as well.

Brazeau County - Report to Council- Clarification on 239 Account Expenses Page 2 of 4 74 EARN -The Interactive Career & Education Expo,(formally known as the EARN Expo) Is a project within our BRE (Business Retention and Expansion) strategy of our Economic Development Plan. The Expo started in 2014, and is held every second year. This tradeshow style, hands-on (i.e. try a trade, drive a simulator) one day event is provincially funded, receives corporate sponsorship and collects registration fees. Students from as far away as Warburg, Breton, O'Chiese and Drayton Valley participated - nearly 650 students and, along with members of the public, resulted in nearly 850 walking through the door in 2016. Students who arrived near lunchtime were provided a brown bag lunch (320 students) and exhibitors/committee a soup/sandwich (70 people), all provided by the DV Bakery. For the 2018 event, held on April 12,2018, we increased our capacity by 20% and still sold out. Tactics - Create an environment where business and post-secondary institutions can interact/educate youth and the local general population on necessary skills required to fill a position within their industry. - Educate on the diverse range of career options where opportunities are thriving and labour shortages are still a challenge; bridging the gap between organizations needing a workforce and those seeking employment. In the years we do not host the Expo, we run workshops/speaker breakfast series with timely topics/information of interest with a registration fee to attend.

WIB Network - The WIB Network was started in 2013 and is a project within the BRE (Business Retention and Expansion) strategy of our Economic Development Plan. We started this network as an identified need in the community and also because the largest segment of growth in entrepreneurship is women-led businesses. We wanted to focus on this as strategy for economic diversification in the local area. In 2013, we started with 14 in a focus group and now have more than 140 participating in the network. Each event has a registration fee and the first annual Professional Development Conference held in 2016 was a day and a half event of various concurrent sessions, wrapping up with an awards gala, honouring entrepreneurs in various categories. This event is every second year. We had just over 100 in attendance at the conference, featuring an evening open reception, next day breakfast, lunch and gala dinner. This event did not receive grant funding (no eligible funding at the time). This conference took place at the height of the recession, our delegates had key takeaways that included building business resiliency.

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Clarification on 239 Account Expenses Page 3 of 4 75 new tools and motivation to keep going through a very challenging time in our community. We will be hosting once again in 2018 and fully expect numbers to increase based on the response to the first-ever event hosted in the region, on-going engagement and an increased favourable business climate.

Our financial records indicate the following: Revenue for both events in 2016: $29,831.03 Expense for EARN Expo 2016: $22,209.56 Expense for WIB 2016: $53,457.75

Wllley West Campground - Brazeau County has a contract with a third party for operation of the campground. Council had specifically identified questions over timing and cost of the septic removal from the campground. The invoice from Amigos dated December 12, 2016 that Council was asking about was received on Dec. 1, 2016. However the invoice date itself was on Sept. 30, 2016 correlating with the last time the tank would have been emptied for the season. The County receives all utility invoices for Willey West directly, subsequently we send an invoice to the operator for the corresponding amounts. This includes phone, gas, power and septic.

Council -02-11-00-239 Mar. 9, 2017 - Society of Local Governments Managers - $1,198 This item was for 2017 Municipal Election training for the Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer.

HR-02-12-02-239 Aug. 22, 2017- White Bull - $360 and $450 This item was lunch for two separate days for a Municipal Scan presentation and staff input sessions. Approximately 20 staff took part each day.

Legislative/CAO -02-12-01-239 Aug. 22, 2017- White Bull - $720 This item was lunch provided for participating staff and the facilitator for the Municipal Scan and Summary Report. This was a follow up item to the above bringing all staff together and presenting findings. Approximately 40 staff participated in the session.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeau^v County^

SUBJECT: Brazeau County Climate Resilience Express Action Plan

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Long Range Planning Officer, Jessica

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17M-008

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council accept the Brazeau County Climate Resilience Express Action Plan (Climate Action Plan) as information and direct Administration to apply for grant funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the implementation of the Action Plan.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: On August 16, 2017, Brazeau County was selected to participate in the Climate Resilience Express, which is a project to help small communities in Alberta build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate. The project is provided by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre and All One Sky Foundation, which in partnership with Brazeau County, held a workshop to develop the Climate Action Plan on December 4, 2017. The workshop was well attended with participants from Pembina Synergy, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, County Agricultural Services Board, County Alternative Land Use Services Committee and Councillors and staff from the County, Town of Drayton Valley and Village of Breton. The input from these stakeholders created the Climate Action Plan, which identifies sixteen (16) climate related risks and five (5) climate- related opportunities for Brazeau County. The final Climate Action Plan has been provided to the County from All One Sky Foundation and the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre and is attached in Appendix A. The actions outlined in this plan are not mandatory for the County to complete, however they allow for potential implementation if Council decides to do so. To help with the implementation of the Climate Action Plan, should Council decide to do so, there is a grant available to municipalities which provides up to $125,000 to supplement the salary of a new or existing municipal employee. This employee would work on initiatives outlined in the Climate Action Plan for the County.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - Climate Resilience Express Action Pian - Fiie 17M-008 77Page 1 of 2 Administration recommends that Council accept the Climate Action Plan as information and direct Administration to apply for grant funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

Relevant Policy:

Clean Energy and Climate Action Plan Policy(ADM-18) and Alternative Land Use Services Guiding Frameworks (ALUS-1).

Strategic Relevance: Supporting the Climate Action Plan implementation allows the County to pursue adaptations to a wide variety of natural disasters including flooding, drought, forest fires and tornadoes. This implementation will help better address disasters such as these in the future and lessen the impact to municipal infrastructure and services, private property, the local economy and environment and the health and lifestyle of citizens.

2. RESPONSE OPTIONS

Option Analysis

a. Council approves staff - Administration applies for the climate change staff recommendation. grant and reports back to Council if the application was successful or unsuccessful.

b. Council accepts the Climate - Climate Action Plan is accepted by Council. Action Plan as information. No follow up action is required.

IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Operational: Planning & Development would apply for the grant and bring back a report to Council if the application was successful or unsuccessful.

Financial: No cost to apply for the grant. Planning & Development would outline financial implications of accepting the grant if the County is successful in receiving it.

Attachments: Appendix A: Brazeau County Climate Resilience Express Action Plan Appendix B: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Change Staff Grants Overview

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

CLIMATE RESILIENCE EXPRESS ACTION PLAN

MARCH 2018

“A resilient community is one that has developed capacities to help absorb future shocks and stresses to its social, economic, and technical systems and infrastructures so as to still be able to maintain essentially the same functions, structures, systems, and identity.” [Working Definition, ResilientCity.org]

This Climate Resilience Action Plan (Action Plan) has been produced through the Climate Resilience Express project with financial support from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, the Calgary Foundation, Natural Resources Canada, All One Sky Foundation, and Alberta Ecotrust.

A key objective of the Climate Resilience Express project is to partner with communities across Alberta to complete a streamlined (“express”) process aimed at developing a community- specific climate resilience action plan through a one-day workshop, and to develop and maintain an ‘Action Kit’ to support other communities in working through the process.

In 2016, six communities from across Alberta were selected to pilot the workshop process and aspects of the toolkit. In 2017, an additional seven communities participated in the project, including Brazeau Countyi.

For more information on the Climate Resilience Express visit: allonesky.ca/climate-resilience- express-project/ or mccac.ca/programs/climate-resilience-express.

80 Summary

The effects of climate change are already apparent in Brazeau County, with observable changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events over the last century. The impacts of climate change on the County could be numerous and diverse, giving rise to uncertain consequences, for infrastructure and services, property, the local economy and environment, and the health and lifestyles of citizens. To better prepare for these potential impacts, Brazeau County has prepared this Action Plan, which identifies some initial actions to help manage potentially significant risks and opportunities anticipated to result from climate change over the next several decades.

In total, sixteen climate-related risks and five climate-related opportunities were identified by participants at a workshop in Brazeau County on December 4th, 2017, of which three risks and one opportunity were judged to be priorities requiring immediate action:

• Overland flooding; • Water supply shortage / drought; • Forest fire; and • Increased growing season (opportunity).

At the workshop, starter action plans were developed for each priority risk and opportunity.

Brazeau County is already committed to numerous actions that help manage the above priority risks, including: regional coordination on fire and emergency management services; participation in the ALUS Canada program to produce valuable ecological goods and services on local farmland; and a stormwater management system, including road, bridge and culvert maintenance.

In addition to these existing actions, seventeen further actions were identified for consideration to help the County better prepare for climate change—to mitigate priority risks and to capitalize on the priority opportunity. Several of these actions could be implemented quickly with minimal investment, whereas other actions have longer-term timeframes and require a higher level of investment. Implementation of these actions will ensure that Brazeau County remains resilient under a wider range of potential future climate conditions.

This Action Plan is a living document and should be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ______2 2. Developing the Action Plan ______3 Before the Workshop: Step 1 ______4 At the Workshop: Step 2 and Step 3 ______5 After the Workshop: Step 4 ______5 3. Observed Impacts, Climate Trends and Projections ______6 Observed Local Weather and Climate Impacts ______6 Local Climate Trends ______7 Climate Projections for Brazeau County ______10 Projected Environmental Changes ______17 4. Climate Risks and Opportunities for Brazeau County ______21 Potential Climate Impacts ______21 Priority Climate Risk and Opportunities ______22 5. Climate Resilience Actions ______28 Overland Flooding ______31 Water Supply Shortage ______31 Forest Fire ______32 Increased Growing Season ______32 6. Implementation and Next Steps ______33 Acting ______33 Mainstreaming ______33 Review and Update ______34 7. Appendices ______35 8. Endnotes ______40

1. INTRODUCTION

The effects of climate change are already apparent in Brazeau County, with observable changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events over the last century. The average annual temperature in the Brazeau County area has increased by about +1.5C since the early 1900s, with winter months seeing greater warming than summer months. Over the same period, the amount and timing of precipitation in the area have also changed.

The impacts of climate change on communities can be numerous and diverse, giving rise to potentially significant, though uncertain consequences, for municipal infrastructure and services, private property, the local economy and environment, and the health and lifestyles of citizens— be it through changing patterns of precipitation with increased risk of flooding and drought, increased strain on water resources, rising average temperatures and more common heatwaves, more frequent wildfires, or more intense ice, snow, hail or wind storms. Climate change may also present opportunities for communities.

Municipalities are at the forefront of these impacts—both because extreme weather events can be especially disruptive to interconnected community infrastructure and services and because they are where much of our population live, work and raise their families. Smaller communities with limited resources are particularly vulnerable and may lack the capacity to adequately respond to increasing impacts. It is therefore essential that communities take steps now to anticipate and better prepare for future climate conditions, to ensure they continue to prosper as a desirable place to live and work for generations to come.

Brazeau County, through the preparation of this Action Plan, is taking steps towards a safe, prosperous and resilient future. The Action Plan identifies several anticipatory measures to manage priority risks and opportunities anticipated to result from climate change in the area over the next several decades.

2. DEVELOPING THE ACTION PLAN

Climate Resilience Express is a high-level (“express”) screening process designed to support communities in beginning to identify and prioritize climate change risks and opportunities and develop a starter action plan. The overall approach to developing climate resilience action plans through Climate Resilience Express is grounded in existing standards for risk management based on the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 31000, Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines. It follows a four-step, iterative process (shown in Figure 1):

Step 1: Establish the local context for climate resilience action planning; Step 2: Assess potential climate-related risks and opportunities to establish priorities for action; Step 3: Formulate actions to manage priority risks and opportunities; and Step 4: Prepare and implement an Action Plan, review progress, and update the Plan to account for new information and developments.

Step 2 and Step 3 of the process are the focus of the one-day workshop with local stakeholders, which is at the heart of Climate Resilience Express. Step 1 is undertaken in advance of the workshop; preparing the Action Plan and Step 4 takes place after the workshop.

Figure 1: Climate Resilience Express—action planning process

• Scope • Stakeholders • Weather, climate and impact • Draft Action Plan data • Implement Plan • Review and update Step 1: Define context

Step 4: Step 2: Plan, implement Assess risks & and review opportunities

Step 3: Formulate • Identify actions • Analyze • Evaluate

• Identify actions • Screen actions

TIERED APPROACH TO THE ASSESSMENT

The Climate Resilience Express adopts a tiered approach to climate risk management, in which communities move from the broad to the more focused, in terms of both assessing risks and opportunities (at Step 2) and assessing viable adaptation actions (at Step 3). Rather than jumping straight into a data-driven, quantitative assessment of every climate impact and management option, Climate Resilience Express starts with a high-level qualitative screening of risks and opportunities, and corresponding actions. Communities can subsequently use this information to justify more detailed quantitative assessments of significant risks and opportunities, and to generate full business cases for priority actions if necessary.

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: STEP 1

Prior to the workshop the context for climate resilience action planning in Brazeau County is established. This involves:

 Defining the spatial scope The spatial scope is limited to direct impacts within the geographic boundaries of Brazeau County.

 Defining the operational scope The assessment of risks and opportunities considers potential community-wide impacts, which includes impacts to municipal infrastructure, property and services, as well as impacts to private property, the local economy, the health and lifestyle of residents and the natural environment.

 Defining the temporal scope The assessment considers impacts arising from projected climate and associated environmental changes out to the 2050s. This timeframe looks ahead to the types of changes and challenges, which decision-makers and residents might face within their lifetimes. It also reflects a planning horizon that, although long in political terms, lies within the functional life of key public infrastructure investments and strategic land-use planning and development decisions.

 Compiling climate and impact data Climate projections for the 2050s are compiled for the Brazeau County area and historical weather data is analyzed to identify observed trends in key climate variables. Information is also compiled on the main projected environmental changes for the area by the 2050s. This activity is discussed further in Section 3.

 Developing scales to score risks and opportunities Scales are required to establish the relative severity of impacts to determine priorities for action. The scales used in the risk and opportunity assessment at the workshop are provided in Appendices.

AT THE WORKSHOP: STEP 2 AND STEP 3

The one-day workshop used to generate the information underpinning this Action Plan comprises four main sessions. Workshop participants are listed in Appendix A.

 Session 1: Exploring local weather and impacts The session objective is to explore the relationship between weather, climate and key aspects of Brazeau County in relation to past weather-related impacts. Outcomes from this session at the workshop are presented in Section 3.

 Session 2: Introduction to climate science and impacts The session objective is to present information about climate science, local climate trends and projections, corresponding projected environmental changes, and potential impacts for the area. This information is also presented in Section 3.

 Session 3: Assess future risks and opportunities The session objective is twofold; first, to determine how projected climate changes could impact Brazeau County, and second, to prioritize the identified impacts to establish priorities for action planning. Outcomes from this session at the workshop are presented in Section 4.

 Session 4: Action planning The session objective is to determine what actions are necessary to increase resilience to priority risks and to capitalize on priority opportunities. Outcomes from this session at the workshop are presented in Section 5.

AFTER THE WORKSHOP: STEP 4

Outcomes from the workshop are used as the basis for this Action Plan. Building resilience to climate change is not a static process, however, but rather needs to be monitored and reviewed to both check progress on implementation and to take account of changing scientific knowledge about the physical impacts of climate change. Implementing this Action Plan, reviewing progress, and updating the Plan to keep it relevant are discussed in Section 6.

3. OBSERVED IMPACTS, CLIMATE TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS

OBSERVED LOCAL WEATHER AND CLIMATE IMPACTS

Session 1 at the workshop invited participants to identify how Brazeau County has been affected by weather-related events in the recent past, considering impacts on the local economy, property and infrastructure, the natural environment, and resident’s health and lifestyles. A selection of observed weather-related impacts on the community identified by participants is provided in Box 1.

Box 1: Summary of observed weather events and impacts

Wildfires, with evacuations and impacts on the economy (oil and gas), health and  livestock

 Excessive dry conditions, water supply concerns

 Excessive wet conditions, water surcharging

 Freezing rain

 Impacts on forests and agriculture from insects (grasshoppers, pine beetle, etc.)

 Improvements to quality of life from warmer weather

 Flooding of rivers and creeks

 Snow and storms increase snow removal costs

 Climate affects wildlife habitat (populations, migration, behaviour, etc.)

 Health / psychological impacts related to storms and severe weather

 Tornadoes and wind storms – damage to property

 Summer storms – impacts on lake-based and river-based recreation

 Water quality issues from heavy rains and runoff

LOCAL CLIMATE TRENDS

To provide a perspective of historic climate trends in Brazeau County, data was collected and analyzed from ten Adjusted and Homogenized Canadian Climate Data (AHCCD) stations in the region (Athabasca, Cold Lake, Campsie, Edmonton, Calmar, Camrose, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, Edson, and Whitecourt)ii. These stations were selected because the available data cover multiple decades, are high quality, and the stations span an area that is comparable to the same area for which future climate projections are available.

Climate records of temperature and precipitation for Brazeau County are assembled by averaging the individual records from these ten climate stations and applying appropriate statistical techniques to assess the robustness of estimated trendsiii.

 Temperature records

Temperature records for the area over the period 1917-2016 show that mean annual temperature has increased at a rate of +1.5C per century (Figure 2), which is approximately 60% faster than the observed global rate of surface warming over the same period. The rate of warming observed over the last 50 years is higher still, at +3.4C per century.

Figure 2: Mean annual temperature in Brazeau County (1917-2016)

The largest seasonal increase in temperature in Brazeau County occurred during the winter (December-February). The observed rate of warming in winter over the last 100 years is +3.0C

88 per century (Figure 3). Over the last 50 years mean winter temperature increased at a rate of +7.0C per century, which is substantially greater than the mean annual rate of warming. In contrast, warming during the summer (June-August) over the last 100 years occurred at a slower rate of +1.2C per century, and +1.9C per century over the last 50 years (Figure 4). Similar warming trends are also observed for mean spring and fall temperatures over the last 50 and 100 years.

Figure 3: Mean winter temperature in Brazeau County (1917-2016)

Figure 4: Mean summer temperature in Brazeau County (1917-2016)

 Precipitation records

Over the last 100 years, mean annual precipitation in Brazeau County increased at a rate of less than 2 mm per century; this trend is not statistically significant. However, over the last 50 years, mean annual precipitation has declined at a rate of 231 mm per century (Figure 5).

Changes in seasonal precipitation over the last 50 years show the following trends: • +38 mm per century in spring; • -29 mm per century in fall; • -131 mm per century in summer; and • -67 mm per century in winter. Trends in summer and winter precipitation over the last 50 years are statistically significant at the 95% confidence level; trends in spring and fall precipitation are not statistically significant.

Figure 5: Mean annual precipitation in Brazeau County (1917-2016)

Note: trends depicted in green font are not significant at the 95% confidence level

90 CLIMATE PROJECTIONS FOR BRAZEAU COUNTY

The outputs from global climate models provide us with projections of how the Earth’s climate may change in the future. Global climate models are a mathematical representation of the climate that divide the earth, ocean and atmosphere into millions of grid boxes. The future values of climate variables predicted by these models, such as temperature and precipitation, are calculated for each grid box over time. The results presented below represent the averaged results from 10 km by 10 km grid boxes encompassing Brazeau County.

Predicting the future is inherently uncertain. To accommodate this uncertainty, projections of future climate change consider a range of plausible scenarios known as RCPs (Representative Concentration Pathways). Scenarios have long been used by planners and decision-makers to analyse futures in which outcomes are uncertain.

For this assessment, we have considered climate model projections for Brazeau County under two RCPs: a ‘business as usual’ scenario (which is formally denoted RCP 8.5) where little additional effort is made to curtail factors contributing to climate change; and a ‘strong mitigation’ scenario (formally denoted RCP 4.5) where considerable additional effort is made to mitigate factors contributing to climate change. The numbers 8.5 and 4.5 refer to the additional warming (in Watts per square metre) anticipated under each scenario by 2100.

Both scenarios will result in significant changes to the local climate by mid-century, necessitating the development of robust adaptation strategies. However, changes projected under RCP 8.5 (business-as-usual) represent a worst-case scenario for adaptation planning.

 Temperature projections

Mean annual temperature in Brazeau County is anticipated to increase by between +2.8C (yellow line, ‘strong mitigation’ or RCP 4.5 scenario) and +3.4C (red line, ‘business-as-usual’ or RCP 8.5 scenario) above the 1961-1990 baseline, which will increase the absolute mean annual temperature in the 2050s to between +5.6C and +6.2C, respectively (Figure 6)iv. These projected increases in temperature are consistent with the rate of change in mean annual temperature that has been observed in Brazeau County over the last 50 years.

Figure 6: Projected mean annual temperature in Brazeau County

Business-as-usual (RCP 8.5) Mean 2041-2070 o 6.2oC +3.4 C

Mean 1961-1990 2.8oC +2.8oC Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Mean 2041-2070 5.6oC

Projected increases in mean winter temperature are +3.4C and +3.6C for the ‘strong mitigation’ (RCP 4.5) and ‘business-as-usual’ (RCP 8.5) scenarios, respectively (Figure 7). In summer, mean temperatures are projected to increase by +2.4C and +3.7C for the ‘strong mitigation’ and ‘business-as-usual’ scenarios, respectively (Figure 8).

 Precipitation projections

While annual and winter precipitation declined over the last 50 years, both variables are projected to increase by the 2050s. This may be explained by the higher uncertainty associated with projections of future precipitation compared with those for temperature. Mean annual precipitation is projected to increase by 7% to 13% for ‘strong mitigation’ (RCP 4.5) and ‘business-as-usual’ (RCP 8.5) scenarios, respectively (Figure 9). Larger increases in precipitation are projected for the winter (Figure 10), while summer precipitation is projected to decrease slightly (Figure 11). All changes are expressed relative to the average value over the baseline period 1961-1990.

Figure 7: Projected mean winter temperature in Brazeau County

Business-as-usual Mean 2041-2070 (RCP 8.5) -6.9oC +3.6oC +3.4oC Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Mean 2041-2070 -7.1oC

Mean 1961-1990 -10.5oC

Figure 8: Projected mean summer temperature in Brazeau County

Business-as-usual Mean 2041-2070 (RCP 8.5) o 18.6 C +3.7oC

Mean 1961-1990 o 14.9oC +2.4 C Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Mean 2041-2070 17.3oC

Figure 9: Projected mean annual precipitation in Brazeau County

Business-as-usual Mean 1961-1990 (RCP 8.5) 547mm Mean 2041-2070 587mm-616mm +7% to +13%

Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Figure 10: Projected mean winter precipitation in Brazeau County

Mean 2041-2070 Mean 1961-1990 Business-as-usual 79mm-78mm (RCP 8.5) 68mm +16% to +15%

Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Figure 11: Projected mean summer precipitation in Brazeau County

Mean 1961-1990 Mean 2041-2070 283mm 268mm-276mm

Business-as-usual (RCP 8.5) -5% to -2%

Strong mitigation (RCP 4.5)

Table 1 presents a summary of projected climate changes for Brazeau County by the 2050s.

Table 1: Summary of projected climate changes by 2050s (2041-2070) for Brazeau County

Strong mitigation scenario Business-as-usual scenario Baseline Climate Seasonv value (RCP4.5) (RCP8.5) variable (1961-1990) Change (+/-) Absolute value Change (+/-) Absolute value

Annual +2.8 +2.8 +5.6 +3.4 +6.2

Winter -10.5 +3.4 -7.1 +3.6 -6.9 Temperature Spring (°C) +3.3 +2.9 +6.1 +2.9 +6.2 Summer +14.9 +2.4 +17.3 +3.7 +18.6

Fall +3.3 +2.2 +5.6 +3.5 +6.8

Annual 547 +7% 587 +13% 616

Winter 68 +16% 79 +15% 78 Precipitation Spring (mm) 98 +30% 128 +39% 136

Summer 283 -5% 268 -2% 276

Fall 89 +15% 102 +19% 106

 Precipitation extremes

In recent years, numerous extreme precipitation events have occurred at various locations globally; several have occurred in western Canada with serious consequences, notably the 2013 flood that affected southern Alberta. Recent studies have demonstrated that extreme rainfall intensity increases by about 7% for every degree increase in global atmospheric temperaturevi. Model projections of short-duration, high intensity precipitation is an emerging area of research and presents challenges due to—among other things—difficulties in modelling convective storms and the limited availability of hourly climate data for establishing long-term trends. However, as global temperatures increase, the capacity of the atmosphere to carry water vapor also increases. This will supply storms of all scales with increased moisture and produce more intense precipitation eventsvii. Consequently, it is very likely that Brazeau County will see more extreme precipitation events as the climate continues to warm in the coming decades.

Box 2: Putting projected changes in mean annual temperature in context: business-as- usual scenario

To place the magnitude of the projected temperature changes by the 2050s into context, the 20th century climate of Brazeau County (1917-2016) was fitted to a normal distribution (bell curve). The mean of the probability distribution is then shifted by the projected temperature increase under the business-as-usual scenario of +3.4C above the 1961-1990 baseline. This increase in mean annual temperature represents a shift of more than two standard deviations above the 20th century mean temperature. In other words, the climate projections indicate that the mean annual temperature of the 2050s in Brazeau County will be like the warmest 1-2% of 20th century climate.

Although a change in mean annual temperature of +3.4C may not appear to be a large absolute shift in climate, when compared with the probability distribution of 20th century climate in Brazeau County, a shift of this magnitude is substantial. By analogy, the projected shift in mean annual temperature will replace the climate of Brazeau County with the historical climate (1961-1990) of Lethbridge, Alberta.

Mean annual temperature in Projected mean annual Brazeau County over temperature for Brazeau 1961-1990 baseline = +2.8C County by 2050s = +6.2C Projected increase for Brazeau County 40 by 2050s = +3.4C

2050s climate in 30 Brazeau County

20 Frequency 20th century climate in Brazeau County 2.1% of warmest years of 20th century climate 10 34.1% 34.1% in Brazeau County

13.6% 13.6% 2.1%

4.0 8.0 -2.0 0.0 2σ 1σ 2.0 μ 1σ 2 6.0

Mean annual temperature ( degrees C )

PROJECTED ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES

Projected changes in average temperature and precipitation in Brazeau County will have broad consequences across the natural environment, including for soil moisture, growing season, regional ecosystems, wetlands, river flows and wildfires.

 Available moisture and growing season

Although mean annual precipitation is projected to increase in Brazeau County by the middle of the century, the region is projected to become drier overall because warmer temperatures will increase the rate of evaporation from vegetation and soils, such that overall moisture loss will exceed the projected increase in mean annual precipitationviii. In addition, while mean annual precipitation is projected to increase, the slight projected decline in precipitation during the warm summer months will likely contribute to moisture stressix.

The projected increases in average temperatures in spring, summer and fall will result in increases in both the length and the warmth of the growing season in Brazeau County. By the 2050s, the area encompassing Brazeau County is projected to experience an increase of approximately 306 (growing) degree days (from 1,327 to 1,633), on average (see Figure 12); growing degree days are a measure of the length and warmth of the growing seasonx. Put another way, the average growing season in Brazeau County by the middle of the century will be more like the growing season experienced around Lethbridge, Alberta in today’s climate.

A reduction in available moisture and an extended growing season are projected consequences of climate change common to most of the Alberta boreal and prairie regionsxi. Because of its more northern location relative to much of the rest of the prairie region, the benefit for agriculture of the projected longer growing season in Brazeau County may be greater than the potential negative impacts of the projected reduction in available moisturexii.

98 Figure 12: (A) Historic (1961-1990) and (B) projected distribution of Growing Degree Days in Brazeau County Region by the 2050s (2041-2070)xiii

 Regional ecosystems

Alberta’s natural sub-regions, which are defined by unique combinations of vegetation, soil and landscape features, represent the diversity of ecosystems in the province. Brazeau County is currently located at the interface between the Central Parkland and the Dry Mixedwood Forest regions (see Figure 13). The Central Parkland ecosystem is a mosaic of grasslands and deciduous (aspen) forests, which, at higher elevations and further north, transition to a more continuous aspen forest with spruce stands—the Dry Mixedwood Forest ecosystemxiv.

The warmer and drier conditions projected for the Brazeau County area will have consequences for these regional ecosystems. The projected climate for the 2050s will be more favourable for Mixed Grassland ecosystems and less favourable for the Central Parkland and Dry Mixedwood Forest ecosystems (as shown in Figure 13) xv. As a result, natural spruce and aspen forests in the area may be less likely to recover from disturbances like fire or insect outbreaks, leading to an expansion of grasslands at the expense of forests in natural areasxvi,xvii. The changes in regional ecosystems will also have consequences for the diversity of species that reside in the natural areas in and around Brazeau County.

99  Wildfire

The warmer and drier climate projected for Brazeau County by the 2050s will create conditions more favourable for wildfires. A longer fire season with weather conditions more conducive to heightened fire risk in the future is likely to result in fires that are more difficult to control and in an increase in the average area burnedxviii, xix.

 Streamflow

Streamflow in the North Saskatchewan River depends on both snowmelt runoff from the eastern Rocky Mountains and glacial meltwaterxx. Warmer winter temperatures, an increased proportion of rain versus snow in winter months, and earlier snowmelt will all influence winter snow pack, and consequently streamflow in the riverxxi. Streamflow in the North Saskatchewan River is projected to increase in winter, peak earlier in the spring, and decrease in the summerxxii. Meltwater from glacial sources will become increasingly less reliable in the future: as glaciers in the eastern Rockies continue to melt, the North Saskatchewan River will experience a decrease in glacier-derived streamflow.

 Wetlands

Wetlands in the Brazeau County region and in the prairie region more broadly are highly sensitive to climate change and variabilityxxiii. Projected declines in summer precipitation and overall available moisture, and more frequent drought conditions in the future will lead to reductions in wetland area and depth, and will reduce wetland permanencexxiv,xxv.

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Figure 13: (A) Historic (1961-1990) and (B) projected (2050s) distribution of natural subregions in Alberta and in Brazeau Countyxxvi

A: Historic B. Mid-Century

Dry Mixedwood

Central Mixedwood

Parkland

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4. CLIMATE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRAZEAU COUNTY

Session 3 at the workshop invited participants to:

1. Identify how projected climate or environmental changes for the 2050s could impact Brazeau County; and

2. Translate the identified impacts into risks and opportunities to establish priorities for action planning.

POTENTIAL CLIMATE IMPACTS

Workshop participants identified a range of climate-related impacts for the local economy, property and infrastructure, the natural environment, and residents’ health and lifestyles. The list of identified impacts is provided in Table 2.

Table 2: Potential climate change impacts with mainly negative (-) or mainly positive (+) consequences for Brazeau County

 Forest pests (-)  Heat stress on animals (-)

 Crop / livestock disease (-)  Overland flooding (-)

 Water supply shortage (-)  Tornado / wind storm (-)

 River / creek flooding (-)  Hail storm (-)

 Excessive moisture (-)  Water quality (-)

 Forest fire (-)  Increased winter recreation (+)

 Agricultural drought (-)  Increased wetlands (+)

 Crop / soil contamination (-)  Increased summer recreation (+)

 Change in migratory bird patterns (-)  Improved water storage (+)

 Reduced access for oil and gas industry (-)  Increased growing season (+)

 Heat stress on people (-)

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PRIORITY CLIMATE RISK AND OPPORTUNITIES

The potential impacts listed in Table 2 served as a starting point for the risk and opportunity assessment. Following plenary discussion at the workshop, some impacts were merged, and the descriptions modified. Other impacts were deemed not particularly relevant to Brazeau County or had positive and negative consequences that were judged to cancel out; these are not considered further. This produced a smaller list of the most important potential impacts for Brazeau County.

Workshop participants were invited to translate these impacts into risks (impacts with mainly negative consequences for the County) and opportunities (impacts with mainly positive consequences for the County), and to prioritize the risks and opportunities. Priorities are assigned to impacts by scoring, first, the severity of potential consequences, and second, the likelihood of consequences at that level of severity being realized. Participants assigned scores to impacts using the consequence scales found at Appendix B (for risks) and Appendix C (for opportunities), and the likelihood scale found at Appendix D.

 Potential risks

Table 3 provides a description of the potential climate change risks facing Brazeau County. The description includes a selection of key consequences, along with the label used to identify the impact in the “risk map” shown in Figure 14.

The risk map is a two-dimensional representation of the average level of adverse consequence assigned each impact by workshop participants, plotted against the average level of likelihood assigned each impact. Impacts in the upper right corner of the map have relatively larger adverse consequences combined with a relatively higher likelihood of occurrence. These impacts represent priorities for action.

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Table 3: Climate change risks facing Brazeau County by the 2050s

Potential local risks Key consequences for Brazeau County Label for Description risk map

Increased prevalence of forest pests • Impacts for local forestry industry “Forest pests’ (e.g. pine beetle) from fewer periods • of extreme cold Increased chemical use to control pests

• Increased chemical use to control diseases Increased prevalence of crop and • “Crop disease” livestock diseases from fewer periods Reduced agricultural productivity, economic impacts of extreme cold • Potential human/livestock contamination

Potential water supply shortage from “Water supply decreased precipitation in summer • Inability to meet water demand shortage” and drier conditions

• Damage to roads and infrastructure Flooding of creeks and rivers from “River flooding” • Transportation disruption increased precipitation • Private property damage

Excessive moisture and water on • Damage to roads and infrastructure “Excessive crops and farmland, from increased moisture” • Reduced agricultural productivity, economic precipitation impacts

• Health impacts from smoke and air quality Increased risk of forest fires • Damage to property and infrastructure, “Forest fire” decreased precipitation in summer repair costs and drier soil conditions • Stress on fire and emergency services

Agricultural drought, and stress on • Crop failure or lost agricultural productivity, pasture, grass and crops, from economic impacts “Drought” decreased precipitation in summer • Increased risk of grass hoppers and other and drier soil conditions insects, increased costs

Contamination (molding) of soil and “Soil • crops from excessive moisture and Decreased crop productivity, economic contamination” impacts precipitation

Changes to migratory bird patterns “Migratory • Changes to animal food chain due to changes in seasonal birds” • temperature Increased predation

“Oil and gas Reduced access for oil and gas • Economic impacts access” industry

104 Potential local risks Key consequences for Brazeau County Label for Description risk map

• Increased potential for human illness and Increased risk of heat stress on “Heat stress on mortality vulnerable populations due to more people” • Increased cost to municipalities to support extreme heat events impacted residents

Increased risk of heat stress on “Heat stress on • Animal and wildlife illness and mortality – wildlife and cattle due to more animals” economic impact for ranchers extreme heat events

Flooding of roads and land due to “Overland insufficient capacity of culverts and • Increased road maintenance costs flooding” stormwater infrastructure to handle • Access disruption extreme rainfall

• Damage to property and infrastructure, Increased risk of tornado from repair costs “Tornado” increased storminess • Potential power outages – health and safety concerns

Increased risk of hail from increased • Damage to property and infrastructure, “Hail” storminess repair costs

Potential water quality concerns associated with reduced summer • Potential health impacts from water “Water quality” precipitation and increased water contamination temperatures

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Figure 14: Risk map for climate change impacts with mainly negative consequences for Brazeau County

Water supply

(5) Forest fire

Major shortage

Drought

Overland

(4) Tornado Water quality flooding

River flooding

Soil contamination

Oil and gas access Forest pests

(3) Heat stress on people Excessive

Moderate moisture

CONSEQUENCES Hail

Crop disease

Heat stress

(2) Migratory birds on animals

(1) Negligible

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Low Moderate High

LIKELIHOOD

Impacts in the red and yellow zones are priorities for further investigation or management. Impacts in the red zone are the highest priorities for action. Impacts in the green zone represent broadly acceptable risks at this time; no action is required now for these impacts beyond monitoring of the risk level as part of periodic reviews (see Section 6).

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 Potential opportunities

Table 4 provides a description of the potential climate change opportunities for Brazeau County. The description includes a selection of potential benefits, along with the label used to identify the impact in the opportunity matrix shown in Figure 15. Impacts in the upper right corner of the map offer greater potential benefits combined with a relatively high likelihood of being realized.

Table 4: Climate change opportunities for Brazeau County by the 2050s

Potential local opportunities Key opportunities for Brazeau County Label for Description opportunity map

Increase in the agricultural “Increased • growing season from increased Economic benefits for local farmers and growing season” agricultural sector temperatures overall

“Increased Increased wetland area due to • Environmental benefits for wildlife dependant on wetlands” increased precipitation wetlands

Improved opportunities for winter • Improved health and fitness “Winter recreation from as a result of • Social / community benefits (more people recreation” warmer winters and fewer periods outside) of extreme cold • Economic benefits for local businesses

Improved opportunities for • Improved health and fitness “Summer summer (spring and fall) • Social / community benefits (more people recreation” recreation from warmer outside) temperatures in all seasons • Economic benefits for local businesses

Increased ability to store water for • Increased hydroelectricity potential “Improved water consumptive uses, because of storage” • Increased water availability for consumptive increased precipitation uses

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Figure 15: Opportunity map for climate change impacts with mainly positive consequences for Brazeau County

Increased growing

(5) season Major

(4)

Increased wetlands

Summer recreation

(3)

Moderate Improved water storage CONSEQUENCES

Winter recreation (2)

(1) Negligible

(1) (3) (5) (2) (4) Low Moderate High

LIKELIHOOD

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5. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTIONS

The next step is to formulate an initial set of actions (a) to increase resilience to priority risks and (b) to increase capacity to capitalize on priority opportunities.

For the priority risks and opportunities, Session 5 at the workshop invited participants to devise a list of recommended adaptation actions. Ideally, actions should be devised for all priority risks and priority opportunities. However, within the time constraints of the one-day workshop used by Climate Resilience Express, action planning focuses on subset of priority risks and opportunities, chosen by workshop participants. The four priorities selected for action planning are:

• Overland flooding; • Water supply shortage / drought; • Forest fire; and • Increased growing season (opportunity).

For each of these four priorities, a starter action plan is developed by, first, addressing the following two questions:

1. What actions are currently being taken to manage the risk or opportunity?

2. What new actions, or improvements to existing actions, are needed to more effectively manage the risk or opportunity in the future?

Second, the resulting long-list of potential actions (shown in Figure 16) is screened to identify three to five of the most promising actions for inclusion in the starter action plan for each priority risk or opportunity. When screening actions, participants considered: the effectiveness of the action in mitigating the risk; how feasible it would be to implement (in terms of available funding and human resources); and how generally acceptable it would be to stakeholders, including elected officials.

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Figure 16: Brainstorming climate resilience actions for Brazeau County

To inform decision-making and support implementation of the recommended actions, workshop participants also provided information on:

1. Total implementation costs; 2. The timeframe for implementation (i.e., how long before the action is operational); and 3. The lead department or organization.

These three factors are key inputs to the development of an implementation strategy. Table 5 was used to help participants provide approximations for (1) and (2).

Starter action plans for each of the four selected priorities are provided below. It is important that the other priority risks and opportunities are put through a similar action planning exercise as soon as it is practical to do so.

Of note, Brazeau County is already committed to numerous actions that will help manage the risks and opportunities of climate change identified in Section 4. Some of these actions were identified during Session 5 of the workshop and include:

o A Drinking Water Safety Plan; o A Regional Agreement Municipal Preparedness (RAMP) to support emergency management; o Participation in the ALUS Canada program to produce valuable ecological goods and services on local farmland; o A stormwater management system, including road, bridge and culvert maintenance; o Storm ponds to manage extreme rainfall; and

110 o Joint fire management services across the County.

It is important that the County continue to support the implementation of these important initiatives that will also serve to enhance the County’s climate resilience.

Table 5: Climate resilience actions—definitions for total implementation costs and implementation timeframe

Information Descriptor Description

Low Under $10,000

Moderate $10,000 to $49,999 Total implementation costs High $50,000 - $99,999

Very high $100,000 or more

Ongoing Continuous implementation Near-term Under 2 years

Timeframe to have action Short-term 2 to 5 years implemented (operational) Medium-term 5 to 10 years

Long-term More than 10 years

Due to time constraints at the workshop, climate resilience actions are necessarily defined at a coarse level. As consideration is given to initiating any of the identified actions (listed in the tables below), it is expected that they will be further developed to support decision-making and enable implementation (see Section 6).

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OVERLAND FLOODING

Action Cost Timeframe Lead

Brazeau County Develop an inventory of local wetlands that High Near-term Planning and could be used for stormwater management Development

Enhance development regulations to Brazeau County prohibit development in high-risk flooding Moderate Near-term Planning and zones Development

Separate stormwater and sewer water Public Works and Very high Long-term systems where they are currently combined Infrastructure

Install bioswales and green infrastructure to Very high Ongoing Municipality manage rainwater

WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE

Action Cost Timeframe Lead

Develop a water conservation policy/bylaw Municipality, First Low Short-term to provide incentives for water conservation Nations / Metis

Prioritize wetland protection Short-term Municipality, First Moderate Nations / Metis

Develop a rural drinking water security plan Low Near-term County, rural residents

Conduct a regional groundwater Alberta Environment assessment to determine the nature and Very high Near-term and Parks, NSWA, characteristics of ground water sources Municipalities

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FOREST FIRE

Action Cost Timeframe Lead

Develop a FireSmart program including vegetation management, public education, Moderate Near-term County and annual community clean-up

Implement an Emergency Alert System for the County with a more specified contact list Moderate Near-term Fire service to supplement the provincial system

Develop a firebreak around high-risk areas Very high Near-term County (apply for grant)

Provide tax incentives and rebates for fire Medium- County – Corporate proofing improvements to residential and Very high term Services commercial buildings

Improve and expand the existing Junior Alberta Environment and Low Near-term Forest Rangers Program Parks

INCREASED GROWING SEASON

Action Cost Timeframe Lead

Identify crops suitable for the future climate Low Ongoing County in the region

Investigate the potential for greenhouses to Moderate Short-term County support large-scale agricultural production

Increase use of dams and dugouts for water Medium- Local farmers and Moderate storage and supply on private property term ranchers

Develop an education and training program County, local farmers and (e.g. seminars) for local farmers on existing Low Ongoing ranchers crop management techniques

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6. IMPLEMENTATION AND NEXT STEPS

Writing a plan and leaving it on the shelf is as bad as not writing the plan at all. If this Action Plan is to be an effective tool, it must be implemented and reviewed periodically.

ACTING

The recommended actions listed in Section 5 serve as a ‘shopping-list’. County staff should establish priorities from the listed actions and begin implementation as soon as practical. Consideration should be given to forming a cross-departmental and cross-community implementation team from among workshop participants to oversee implementation of the Action Plan. Several actions can be implemented quickly with minimal investment, whereas other actions have longer-term timeframes, require a higher level of investment, and may require a more detailed implementation strategy with specific budgets and funding sources, timelines and milestones for specific activities, and defined roles and responsibilities for specific stakeholders and groups.

Effective communication with the public and other community stakeholders about climate change impacts can be valuable in helping them understand why certain measures are needed. Community outreach, for example through the County website or at public events, can be an effective way to both:

o Gather input from community members on the content of the Action Plan; and o Promote the County’s efforts to make the community more resilient.

MAINSTREAMING

This Action Plan is developed as a ‘stand-alone’ document. However, it is important that climate resilience is integrated (i.e., ‘mainstreamed’)—as a matter of routine—into the County’s strategies, plans, policies, programs, projects, and administrative processes. For example:

o Climate resilience should be considered in all future land use and development decisions, including administrative processes such as bids, tenders and contracts for planning and development work; o Strategic plans (e.g., the Municipal Development Plan) and neighborhood scale plans should consider potential future climate change impacts; and

114 o Decisions related to the design, maintenance, and upgrading of long-life infrastructure assets and facilities should likewise consider future climate changes and impacts.

REVIEW AND UPDATE

Building resilience to climate change is not a static process. The priority risks and opportunities identified in this Action Plan, along with the recommended actions to address them, should be viewed as the first step in Brazeau County’s journey towards a climate resilient future.

The climate resilience action planning process is dynamic. For a start, the rapidly changing scientific knowledge about the physical impacts of climate change means that climate change risk and opportunity assessments are not one-off activities, but rather need to be reviewed and updated regularly. This Action Plan should be reviewed and updated every 5 years to ensure it remains relevant and effective, taking account of:

o Lessons learned from the implementation of actions; o New scientific information about climate projections and corresponding impacts; and o Changes to the County’s goals and policies.

Keeping the Action Plan relevant may only involve a few minor adjustments, or it may require revisiting some of the steps in the climate resilience planning process and preparing a new Action Plan.

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7. APPENDICES

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Appendix A: Workshop participants

Name Title

Anthony Heinrich Councillor, Brazeau County

Kenda Friesen Regulator Coordinator, Obsidian Energy

Graham Kathol ALUS, Brazeau County

Martine Martindale Development Assistant, Town of Drayton Valley

Alice Berger President, Metis Local 888

Gerry Laslo Pembina Synergy

Maurice Cote Construction Supervisor, Brazeau County

Mary Ellen Shain Watershed Planning and Management Coordinator, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

Donna Wiltse Councillor, Brazeau County

Laina Wentland Member-at-large, Agricultural Services Board

Martino Verhaeghe Director of Planning and Development, Brazeau County

Lee Chambers Director of Community Services, Brazeau County

Fayrell Wheeler Councillor, Town of Drayton Valley

Benjamin Misener Manager of Land and Environment, Brazeau County

Marc Gressler Councillor, Brazeau County

Anne Power Councillor, Village of Breton

Terry Molenkamp CAO, Village of Breton

Sonya Wrigglesworth Infrastructure Manager, Town of Drayton Valley

Jessica Karpo Long Range Planning Officer, Brazeau County

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Appendix B: Scale for scoring the consequences of risks

Score Description

• Negligible impact on health & safety and quality of life for residents • Very minimal impact on local economy (1) • Insignificant environmental disruption or damage Negligible • Slight damage to property and infrastructure, very short-term interruption of lifelines, or negligible cost to municipality

(2)

• Some injuries, or modest temporary impact on quality of life for some residents • Temporary impact on income and employment for a few businesses, or modest costs and disruption to a few businesses (3) • Isolated but reversible damage to wildlife, habitat or and ecosystems, or Moderate short-term disruption to environmental amenities • Damage to property and infrastructure (including critical facilities and lifelines), short-term interruption of lifelines to part of community, localized evacuations, or modest costs to municipality

(4)

• Many serious injuries or illnesses, some fatalities, or long-term impact on quality of life for most residents • Long-term impact on businesses and economic sectors, major economic costs or disruption (5) • Widespread and irreversible damage to wildlife, habitat and ecosystems, Major or long-term damage, disruption to environmental amenities • Widespread damage to property & infrastructure (including critical facilities and lifelines), extensive and long-term interruption of services, widespread evacuations, or major cost to municipality

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Appendix C: Scale for scoring the consequences of opportunities

Score Description

• Increase in income / jobs for a few businesses (1) • Lifestyle improvement for some residents Negligible • Cost savings for municipality, businesses or residents

(2)

• Increase in income / jobs for a sector (3) • Lifestyle improvement for a select group of residents Moderate • Cost savings for municipality, businesses or residents • Short-term boost to reputation and image of municipality

(4)

• Increase in income / jobs for key sectors of local economy (5) • Lifestyle improvement for a majority of residents Major • Cost savings for municipality, businesses or residents • Long-term boost to reputation of municipality

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Appendix D: Scale for the scoring the likelihood of consequences

Score Descriptor Interpretation

(1) Low Very unlikely - to see that level of consequences

(2) Unlikely – to see that level of consequences

(3) Moderate Possible – to see that level of consequences

(4) Likely – to see that level of consequences

(5) High Almost certain – to see that level of consequences

120 8. ENDNOTES

i Participating communities include: Banff, Beaver County, Big Lakes County, Black Diamond, Brazeau County, Bruderheim, Canmore, Lacombe County, Mackenzie County, Okotoks, Spruce Grove, Sylvan Lake and Turner Valley. ii Environment Canada’s Adjusted and Homogenized Canadian Climate Data (AHCCD) are quality controlled climate data that incorporate a number of adjustments applied to the original meteorological station data to addresses any inaccuracies introduced by changes in instruments and observing procedures. iii The significance of the trends was determined using the Mann-Kendall test after removing lag-1 autocorrelation with the Zhang (1999) method (described in Wang and Swail, 2001). iv In figures 6 through 11, light red lines show individual ‘Business as Usual’ scenario model runs for the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) downscaled ensemble. Heavy red lines show the ensemble mean for ‘Business as Usual’ scenario model runs. Light yellow lines show individual ‘Strong Mitigation’ scenario model runs for the PCIC downscaled ensemble. Heavy yellow lines show the ensemble mean for ‘Strong Mitigation’ scenario model runs. Purple lines show the observed record based on data from the Climate Data Guide: ERA-Interim (Dee, Dick & National Center for Atmospheric Research Staff (Eds). 2017) available at: https://climatedataguide.ucar.edu/climate-data/era-interim v Seasons are defined by the standard meteorological definitions of Winter (Dec-Jan-Feb), Spring (Mar-Apr-May), Summer (Jun-Jul-Aug), and Fall (Sep-Oct-Nov). vi Westra, S., Alexander, L.V., Zwiers, F., 2013. Global increasing trends in annual maximum daily precipitation. J Clim 26(11) 3904–3918. vii Trenberth, K.E., 2011. Changes in precipitation with climate change. Clim Res., 47, 123-138. viii Schneider, R.R. 2013. Alberta’s Natural Subregions under a changing climate: past, present and future. Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation Project, Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, Edmonton, AB. Available at: http://biodiversityandclimate.abmi.ca/ ix Ibid. (same as previous reference) x Specifically, they are a measurement of heat accumulation, calculated by determining the total number of degrees by which average daily temperature exceeds a threshold temperature (in this case 5°C) over the course of a growing season. xi Sauchyn, D. and S. Kulshreshtha. 2008. Prairies; in From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007, edited by D.S. Lemmen, F.J. Warren, J. Lacroix, and E. Bush; Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON. pp. 275- 328. xii Nyirfa, W.N. and B. Harron. 2004. Assessment of Climate Change on the Agricultural Resources of the Canadian Prairies. Prepared for the Prairies Adaptation Regional Collaborative, Regina, SK. 27p. Available at http://www.parc.ca/ xiii Maps created with climate data available at http://ualberta.ca/~ahamann/data/climatewna.html (Hamann et al. 2013). The mid-century growing degree days projection based on the German ECHAM5 global climate model and the A2 emissions scenario (IPCC 2000). • Hamann, A.T., Wang, D.L. Spittlehouse and T.Q. Murdock. 2013. A comprehensive, high-resolution database of historical and projected climate surfaces for western North America. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 94:1307–1309

40 | P a g e 121 • IPCC. 2000. Special Report on Emissions Scenarios - Summary for Policy Makers. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group III. xiv Natural Regions Committee. 2006. Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta. Compiled by D.J. Downing and W.W. Pettapiece. Government of Alberta. Pub. No. T/852. Edmonton, AB. xv Schneider, R.R. 2013. Alberta’s Natural Subregions under a changing climate: past, present and future. Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation Project, Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, Edmonton, AB. Available at: http://www.biodiversityandclimate.abmi.ca xvi Ibid. xvii Qualtiere, E. 2011. Impacts of climate change on the western Canadian southern boreal forest fringe. Saskatchewan Research Council Publication No. 12855-3E11. Saskatoon, SK. 129pp. Available at: http://www.parc.ca/ xviii De Groot, W.J., M.D. Flannigan and A.S. Cantin. 2013. Climate change impacts on future boreal fire regimes. Forest Ecology and Management 294:35-44. xix Flannigan, M.D., M.A. Krawchuk, W.J. de Groot, B.M. Wotton, and L.M. Gowman. 2009. Implications of changing climate for global wildland fire. International Journal of Wildland Fire 18:483-507. xx Sauchyn, D. J. St. Jacques, E. Barrow, S. Lapp, C.P. Valdivia, and J. Vanstone. 2012. Variability and trend in Alberta climate and streamflow with a focus on the North Saskatchewan River Basin. Final Report for the Prairies Regional Adaptation Collaborative. Regina, SK. Available at http://www.parc.ca/ xxi Ibid. xxii Ibid. xxiii Liu, G. and F.W. Schwartz. 2012. Climate-driven variability in lake and wetland distribution across the Prairie Pothole Region: from modern observations to long-term reconstructions with space-for-time substitution. Water Resources Research 48: W08526 xxiv Ouyang, Z., R. Becker, W. Shaver, and J. Chen. 2014. Evaluating the sensitivity of wetlands to climate change using remote sensing techniques. Hydrological Processes 28:1703-1712 xxv Johnson, W.C., B. Werner, G.R. Guntenspergen, R.A. Voldseth, B. Millett, D.E. Naugle, M. Tulbure, R.W.H. Carroll, J. Tracy, and C. Olawsky. 2010. Prairie wetland complexes as landscape functional units in a changing climate. BioScience 60:128-140. xxvi Maps created with data available at http://biodiversityandclimate.abmi.ca/. The mid-century Natural Subregions projection from Schneider (2013) is based on the German ECHAM 5 global climate model and the A2 emissions scenario (IPCC 2000). • Schneider, R.R. 2013. Alberta’s Natural Subregions under a changing climate: past, present and future. Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation Project, Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, Edmonton, AB. Available at: http://biodiversityandclimate.abmi.ca/ • IPCC. 2000. Special Report on Emissions Scenarios - Summary for Policy Makers. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group III.

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123 BRAZEAU COUNTY & TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY DRAYTON VALLEY ^ Brazem^^v REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County^

SUBJECT: IDP / ICF Core Team and Timeline

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Jocelyn Whaley, Interim CAO Brazeau County

REVIEWED BY: Pam Livingston, Acting CAO Town of Drayton Valley

Report/Document Attached Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve the new core team and suggested timelines for the IDP (Inter-municipal Development Plan) and that Council authorize the core team to write a request for proposal for consultant assistance for the ICF (Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework).

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: Recent staff changes at the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County, as well as feedback received from both Councils and the public, have prompted a revisit of the current IDP process. Additionally, both the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Administration have noticed certain disconnects in the current methodology. Acting Town CAO Pam Livingston and Interim County CAO Jocelyn Whaley have offered to streamline the process and thereby provide a cost savings and more communicative process to both Councils and the residents of each municipality. The IDP project would retain the current consultants from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. at a reduced scope and subsequent cost. Administration would assume primary management of the project, utilizing the consultants and advisory and for product finalization.

The ICF project would require a new request for proposal be posted after Council approves the new process as the scope of the project would no longer be managed as initially proposed. This would also save on costs for negotiating, as Administrations both feel that reviewing the current cost share agreements can be negotiated with in-house staff and taken to both Councils for approval.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - IDP/ICF Page 1 of 3 124 The core team is recommended as follows:

Proposed IDP Core Team

Brazeau County Council

McElhanney Administration Consulting Town Services 1 Adminitration County

Drayton Valley Council

The two CAOs would work in conjunction to bring back relevant information to Councils for approval at which time that information would be sent to the current consultants from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. to write a final Inter-municipal Development document and add in the relevant figures and maps.

The timeline:

une 2018 uly 2018

•Review current IDP • Develop draft •In house lead •1st readings •Revise based on feedback for both public •Public from councils and public Councils consultation hearings suggestions •Final Revisions •2nd, 3rd and readings aggreement In principle

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision - IDP/ICF Page 2 of 3 125 Relevant Policy: Municipal Government Act

Strategic Relevance: Although mandated by the Provincial Government to collaborate; effective and cost efficient collaboration may lead to further jointly funded initiatives which would be grant accessible.

RESPONSE OPTIONS Possible ways to achieve the main result with analysis highlights.

a. Council approves staff - More cost effective recommendation - More efficient timeline forlDP

b. Council rejects the request as - More expensive submitted - Not complete until fall / winter 2018

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Operational: Staff will be doing the majority of the work instead of consultants.

Financial: Cost savings with work being done for the most part by staff in both the County and the Town.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision -IDP/ICF Page 3 of 3 126 BrazBBU County'

BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Agricultural Service Board's Recommendation to Council Regarding Ditch Mowing Recognition

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 17^ 2018

PREPARED BY: Warren Noga, Acting Assistant Agricultural Fieldman |/\//i

UPDATE The following motion was made at the February 1^^, 2018 regular Council INFORMATION: meeting: 097/18-02-01 Moved by M. Gressler that we ask the Agricultural Service Board to review AG-30 policy and report back to council.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Agricultural Recognition Awards Policy (AG-30) was reviewed by the Agricultural Service Board at the February 21^', 2018 meeting and the following motion was made: 19/18 Moved by S. Wheale to recommend to Council that AG-30 has no changes and that Council utilizes Council-10 to recognize ditch mowing and other goodwill initiatives i.e. "picking up trash".

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Per Council-10 (Public Relations Promotional Items Policy): "Council recognizes that it is appropriate, from time to time, to distribute promotional items to ratepayers, service organizations, visitors and other individuals or groups. The purpose of this policy is to provide name identification for Brazeau County and to outline guidelines for the authorization of the distribution of such promotional items. Council members are authorized to have on their person, items of value up to $100 at any one time to a maximum of $300 per annum [chosen from items valued below $50 each]".

Brazeau County - Report to Council - Agricultural Service Board's Recommendation to Council Regarding Ditch Mowing Recognition Page 1 of 1 127 RECEIVED i FARMFAIR 4 INTERNATIONAl! ■fj NOV. 7-11,2018 J|

March 29, 2018

Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1

Dear Bart,

Northlands Is proud to once again partner with BMO for the 2018 BMO Farm Family Awards. Since 1969, farm families from Northern and Central Alberta have been recognized by Northlands with this prestigious honour. All rural municipalities north of Red Deer are eligible to nominate a deserving farm family in either an odd or even year. Brazeau County is eligible to nominate a family in 2018.

This year, the BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony will take place during Farmfair International on November 10, 2018 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Further details will be forwarded to you closer to the date. Each municipality is invited to send a representative and guest to this event.

I have included a hard copy of the application, which was also emailed to [email protected] on March 29 2018. Completed applications are to be returned to Northlands by June 1, 2018.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at 780 471 7246 or [email protected] with any questions.

Regards,

Kimberly Sekura Administrator, Agriculture

cc. Curt Rochon

NORTHLANDS AGRICULTURE

farmfairinternational.com 128 FAMILY ARDS

Submission Guidelines & Nomination Form

November 2018 Edmonton EXPO Centre

Submission Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018

i farmfairI INTERNATIONAL 1 BMO I KP. 7-1.12018

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129 FAMILY ^IVRDS Nomination Form

THE FARM FAMILY - Leaders in the Industry

The objective of the Farm Family Awards is to recognize outstanding farm families in an area north of Township 34. The Farm Family Awards honor those who best exemplify the value of the family farm to our rural communities and society by being leaders in the industry.

Note: The Farm Family is considered as the immediate family currently involved in the family farm operation.

»le for nomination,the Farm Family must i following criteria. Please check off each characteristi leir valid

The Farm Family must: Q Be an active farm family unit where agriculture is the major source of income

The Farm Family should: □ Increase Awareness of agriculture and maintain a high standard in their agriculture business G Promote the agriculture community through involvement and rural citizenship G Be proactive in new agricultural technologies G Act as a role model to the rural community G Be deserving based on equal recognition of agricultural and community involvement

I hereby certify that I have confirmed the above information and that it is true to the best of my knowledge.

Print Name Signature Date

THE FARM FAMILY

Please ensure that the Information is correct before submission and it is the direct contact information for the family. Name of Farm or Farm Unit: • • Family Name: Husband Last Name First Name

Wife Last Name First Name

E-Mail Address Phone Fax

Mailing Address City/Town Province Postal Code Farm Website (if appiicable) \N\NM\f.

Names of immediate family members actively engaged in the current farming operation: , ^ ? y/- . . y, / / l' , » >. / j. ^ , > . Full Name (First/Last) , / . ^ Complete Address (town/postal code) Age Gender M/F

I Page 2 of 7 130 FAMILY Nomination Form

Please use the following to assess Farm Family candidates. There are two criteria - THE FARM and THE COMMUNITY. Local conditions may suggest additional selection criteria, however these are the basic ones to be considered. Each of the two criteria should receive equal weight when making a decision.

Be sure to consider the WHOLE FAMILY CURRENTLY FARMING, not just one member. Describe the following In detail. Additional information may be added on separate pages. DEADLINE: Friday, June 1, 2018.

THE FARM

Type of Farming Operation: ■

Scale of Operation:

Use of modern farming practices (please give examples):

Use of farming technology:

Soil conservation practices: (please give examples)

Involvement In self-improvement programs: (e.g. extension courses, 4-H programs, short courses, etc.)

General appearance / upkeep of farmstead: (Buildings, Machinery, Land/Driveway)

Agricultural awards won by any member of the family: (please specify)

Any additional information:

I Page 3 of 7 131 FAMILY ^!\SDS Nomination Form

THE COMMUNITY

Number of years residing in this community—

ORGANiZATiONS Business in which family members belong to. Local Government

Please list Service Clubs positions, • responsibilities and length of Agricultural membership.

Youth

Other Organizations

SPECIAL Business PROJECTS in which family members are Local Government actively involved in or responsible for. Service Clubs

• Agricultural

Youth

Other Organizations

COMMUNITY Business AWARDS that have been received by Local Government family members. 1

Service Clubs

Agricultural

Youth

Other Organizations

I Page 4 of 7 132 EAMILY Nomination Form

ABOUT THE FAMILY

A Farm Family award winner:

• Is highly involved in the community • Depends on agriculture as the primary source of income • Demonstrates leadership in the farming industry • Engages in innovative and environmentally sustainable business practices

Each year, farm families from North/Central Alberta communities are selected as the recipients of the Farm Family Awards. These awards recognize families who best represent the values of the family farm within their rural community.

Tell us about the family on this application form and how they demonstrate these values within your community.

Special projects / awards won: (please give examples)

How does this family spend time together?

How do the family members act as role models in their community?

Please provide a short family bio (no more than 300 words) to be read during the awards ceremony (may not be read word-for-word). Please include this bio as a separate sheet of paper attached to the back of this application form.

I Page 5 of 7 133 EAMELY ^ilVRDS Nomination Form

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL MEDIA M.L.A.' ' - ■ A news release will be mailed following the announcement of the Farm Family Awards recipients. Please list the exact name and address of the major local paper or other relevant publications serving the Farm Family area.

Publication 1 S.P.

Contact

Address PC Please list your current Member of Legislative Phone Fax Assembly(MLA) & Member of Parliament(MP). E-Mail

Publication 2 AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BpARD

Contact This application is submitted by: Service Address PC Board Phone Fax Name

E-Mail Contact

Address

Publication 3

Contact Phone

Address PC Fax

Phone Fax E-Mail

E-Mail Chairman Agricultural Service Board

□ I give Northlands permission to send me information regarding Northlands events and promotions.

GATE SIGN In the event that this family is chosen as a Farm Family recipient, please indicate the EXACT wording and correct spelling (Family or Farm Name) they would like on their gate sign. Only one line of print allowed. Print size will vary with the number of letters requested. Please select only one format.

ExampleGate Sign: FAMILY NAME Example Gate Sign: FARM NAME

NORTHLANDS BMO e NORTHLANDS BMO o

family OR

JOHN DOE at FAMILY MAPLE RIDGE FARMS

Please Print Gate Sign Name as it will appear on the sign

I Page 6 of 7 134 FAMILY ^i\RDS Nomination Form

COMPLETION CHECKLIST

Please>nsure you .have included all of thefe llowing information in lthis nomlnatiori form. ^ j I

Q The Farm Family Q The Farm Q The Community Q About the Family Q I have attached a Family Bio (300 word maximum) Q Additional Information

I hereby certify that I have confirmed the above information and that it is true to the best of my knowledge.

Print Name Signature Date

Please email the completed application Phone 1.780.471.7300 to Kimberly Sekura at Fax 1.780.471.8176 , [email protected] Toll Free 1.888.800.7275 Or completed applications can E-Mail: [email protected] be sent via mail to: NORTHLANDS Northlands Agriculture farmfairinternational.com Suite 132, 2693 Broadmoor Blvd Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0G1 Attention: Kimberly Sekura

I Page 7 of 7 135 RECEIVED APR 0 3 2018

ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Ojpce ofthe Minister MLA, Leduc-Beaumont AR93219 March 29, 2018

Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County PO Box 77-7401 TWP RD 494 Drayton Valley AB T7A IRl

Dear Reeve Guyon,

Our government is committed to supporting municipalities in providing quality infrastructure and services to Albertans. As part of that commitment, I am pleased to confirm that $800 million has been made available to Alberta's municipalities through a 2017-18 Supplementary Estimate.

Your additional 2017 Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) Capital funding is $2,593,695. March 2018 allocations for all municipalities are also posted on the Municipal Affairs MSI website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/msi. Details on the allocations, as well as the application process and payment requirements for these funds, are available on the MSI webpage in the Addendum to 2017 MSI Capital Program Guidelines. While this funding is intended to provide Alberta's municipalities with additional flexibility to plan for the future, it does not constitute an overall increase to anticipated MSI funding.

The government understands how important it is to ensure that municipalities are able to fund the infrastructure that Albertans use every day, now and into the future. I look forward to continuing our cooperative efforts to build strong and thriving communities for Albertans.

Sincerely, U

Hon. Shaye Anderson Minister of Municipal Affairs cc: Jocelyn Whaley, Interim Chief Adminstrative Officer, Brazeau County

132 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-3744 Fax 780-422-9550 Printed on recycledpaper 136 Workers' Compensation Corporate Communications web Board - Alberta

Tel: 780-498-8680 9925 107 Street Fax: 780-498-7875 PO Box 2415 Website: web.ab.ca Edmonton AS T5J 2S5

RECEIVED mar 2 6 2018

March 21, 2018

Dear Mayors, Reeves and Councillors:

RE: April 28- National Day of Mourning

On April 28, we all come together to remember the workers who were killed, injured or disabled at work. in 2017, we lost 166 men and women to workplace Injury or illness in Alberta.

To remember them, we have developed a memorial poster (enclosed) in recognition of the day. This poster will appear at workplaces, public places and in ceremonies across the province as a remembrance and a tribute to the workers killed or injured on the job, and a reminder that we need to work together to make workplaces safer.

We have also included a small vinyl sticker to provide a tangible reminder of the significance of April 28. If you are interested in distributing them to visitors, we would be happy to provide you with a supply.

We ask that you display the poster and use it in any events marking Day of Mourning.

If you have any questions, need stickers or additional posters, please contact Dina DaSilva, WCB Corporate Communications at 780-498-8616 or dina.dasilva(5)wcb.ab.ca.

We will be lowering our flags to half-mast on April 28. We invite you to join us in marking this important day by doing the same.

Sincerely,

Dayna Therien Director of Corporate Communications WCB-Alberta

End.

137 RECEIVED APR 0 3 2SW

5208 - 47 Ave (Brazeau Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1N7 l+lj+l Phone:(780) 542- 2712 Seniors ^'ouncfation Fax: (780) 542 - 2765 n E-mail: [email protected]

March 26, 2018

Jocelyn Whaley, Interim CAO Brazeau County P.O. Box 77 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, AB T7A IRl

Re: 2018 REQUISITION

The 2018 requisition has been calculated in accordance with section 7 of the Alberta Housing Act (RSA 1994) based on the figures contained in the January 2018 Equalized Assessment Report, The amount owning to Brazeau Seniors Foundation is as follows:

2018 Equalized Assessment $3,621,486,279 (71.87%)

2018 Requisition $ 746,082

As per section 7(5) of the Alberta Housing Act, please forward your payment to the Foundation on or before June 30, 2018.

If you require further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Sincerely BRAZEAaSENIORS FOUNDATION

Stella Keller Chief Administrative Officer ends

138 BRAZEAU FOUNDATION Municipal Requisitions

EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

2016 2017 2018 TOTAL %0F TOTAL %OF TOTAL %0F ASSESSMENT TOTAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL

BRAZEAU COUNTY 3,988,137,429.00 74.06% 3,972,317,632.00 72.34% 3,621,486,279.00 71.87%

TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY 1,421,473,192.00 25.06% 1,463,475,518.00 26.65% 1,359,911,957.00 26.99%

VILLAGE OF BRETON 49,168,069.00 0.88% 55,499,050.00 1.01% 57,595,474.00 1.14%

TOTAL 5,458,778,690.00 100.00% 5,491,292,200.00 100.00% 5,038,993,710.00 100.00%

2018 Municipal 2015 Municipal Requisitions Requisitions 2017 2017 REQUISITION SUMMARY 2016 %0F TOTAL %0F TOTAL %0F REQUISITIONS TOTAL REQUISITIONS TOTAL REQUISITIONS TOTAL

BRAZEAU COUNTY 678,784 74.06% 750,954 72.34% 746,082 71.87%

TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY 241,936 25.06% 276,665 26.65% 280,163 26.99%

VILLAGE OF BRETON 8,368 0.88% 10,492 1.01% 11,866 1.14%

TOTAL 929,088 100.00% 1,038,111 100.00% 1,038,111 100.00%

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MINUTES OF THE MAYORS & REEVES LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON March 19, 2018 AT THE SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE, SALON 4 IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA.

A. Call to Order

Chairman Bart Guyon called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.

B. Adoption of the Agenda

Chairman Bart Guyon called for any additions to the agenda and indicated that the Brazeau County item (Demand Metres on Municipal Facilities) would be moved to the end of the agenda.

Submitted from the Floor:

1. Kevin Grumetza - Thorhild County - Cannabis Consumption

2. Carolyn Kolebaba - Northern Sunrise County - Air Ambulance

3. Glenn Koester - Wheatland County - Ambulance

MOVED by Lorne Hickey Lethbridge County that the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

C. Adoption of Minutes of November 14, 2017

MOVED by Steve Upham County of St. Paul that the minutes of the November 14, 2017 Mayors & Reeves Liaison Committee Meeting be approved as amended:  page 2 Joe Blakeman as Vice Chairman not Rod Shaigec

 page 2 moved by Jim Wood that the Mayors and Reeves Liaison Committee not debate the merger.

CARRIED

D. Items from Municipalities – Submitted in Advance

D2. Athabasca County - Rural Education Funding

Doris Splane Athabasca County reviewed the presentation by their school board regarding the difficulties they were having with the financial funding formula per student ratio. She felt it was unfair to the rural schools and asked the membership for help, if other municipalities were facing the same issue and is the process to create a resolution? Page 1 Mayors & Reeves Liaison Committee Meeting March 19, 2018

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Discussion ensued:

Kara Westerlund AAMDC indicated that the deadline for emergent resolutions is tomorrow 9:15 a.m.

Kathy Rooyakkers Wetaskiwin County spoke to her experience as a past school board member and indicated that even though the formula doesn’t seem right to be cautious as rural schools receive a sparsity and distance grant as well and not to risk them losing it by reviewing the formula. She also indicated that this is not just a rural problem, urban schools are hurting too.

Omer Moghrabi Lac la Biche County commented that all our small towns are rural to keep in mind there is only 8 or 9 we considered urbans and the rest are small towns and they have to bring everybody in.

Carolyn Kolebaba Northern Sunrise County commented that she doesn’t believe we want to hurt anyone but must review the formula for rural schools to survive. She suggested finding experts and making a resolution.

Al Kemere AAMDC indicated this issue while important, was not emergent and suggested they do homework as this has been going on for years, and then let the AAMDC look at it.

Joe Blakeman Vice Chairman suggested bringing a resolution to the zone meeting.

E. Items Submitted from Municipalities – Submitted from the Floor

E2. Northern Sunrise County - Air Ambulance (item moved ahead)

Caroline Kolebaba Northern Sunrise County brought to the attention of the membership that an excessive amount of changes were made to the air ambulance RFP. There were 60 changes that went through and that something is not right, there should not be change. The minister indicated they would have air ambulance as before, based on the RFP this has significantly changed.

E1. Thorhild County - Cannabis Consumption

Kevin Grumetza Thorhild County spoke to the emergent item coming forward tomorrow and that it was emergent as it was just brought to them that the Province was leaning towards the consumption of cannabis being treated the same as cigarettes and that they believe it should be treated the same as alcohol not cigarettes.

E3. Wheatland County - Ambulance

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Glenn Koester Wheatland County indicated that ambulance service was getting progressively worse. The ambulances that surround the City of Calgary are in the city on a daily basis. He asked how many other municipalities have noticed a decline in ambulance service. He commented that Strathmore is 30 minutes to the hospital and the ambulance authority believes they are covered if an ambulance is an hour away. In 2009 it was 8 minutes within Calgary and in rural areas 90 seconds and now it is degraded to an hour.

Discussion ensued:

Lorne Hickey Lethbridge County commented that things were better when fire departments had ambulances.

The problem is that the ambulances have to wait at hospital to release their patients.

Paul McLauchlin Ponoka County commented that the front line folks are not being heard and they need to advocate for the first responders.

Omer Moghrabi Lac la Biche County expressed the need to push for regional governance.

Joe Blakeman Vice Chair indicated that the AAMDC should be working on this issue with the AUMA.

Al Kemere AAMDC responded that they have been advocating and this is one of the number one issues. It is natural to work with AUMA and they will continue that discussion. It has been brought to the minister. They need documentation and are getting a phone number to report incidents immediately. The bigger problems is when an ambulance is stuck in the city waiting to hand off of patients. That system needs to be fixed.

Marc Gressler Brazeau County indicated in 2014 when the population was greater due to a busier oil patch, the fire chief did go to fire services and set up a secondary service. When the provincial government changed, that was thrown out. The fire chief is concerned that they are getting called out and then they are taking his response time as time to the event. The Chief is allowed to take products from the ambulance with him but his crew is trained as first responders not as EMT. We need to advocate for two types of ambulances: emergency and transfer ambulances.

Caroline Kolebaba Northern Sunrise County affirmed the two tier system does work.

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E4. Brazeau County - Demand Metres on Municipal Facilities

B. Guyon presented how community groups and recreation facilities have demand metres and how they are penalized for the demand rather than power usage. He raised the issue at the Northern Mayors and Reeves meeting and they gave their support. They are proposing to do research and get a paper together. In the meantime Joe Blakeman and Bart Guyon will develop resolution with a lot more back ground and take to the zone meeting. Demand metres are hurting municipalities and community groups.

Joe Blakeman indicated they could lobby the AER as well.

Donald Gulayec County of Two Hills comment that a capacity market is coming down the pipe, he encouraged Bart to learn about it.

F. Other Discussion from the Floor

F1. Woodland County - Linear Tax Modifiers

Jim Rennie Woodlands County expressed concern about how the Minister of Municipal Affairs screwed his county out of million bucks by changing the linear tax modifiers and asked is there a will to try to fight back one last time?

Members advised that there was a resolution to be presented tomorrow on this issue.

Discussion ensued:

Leanne Beaupree County of Grande Prairie expressed that it will be too late after the resolution process, if it happens on the floor tomorrow? Is this group willing to take out an advertisement?

Bart Guyon Chairman supported giving the AAMDC a chance first and if not the membership can form groups to lobby the Province.

Al Kemere AAMDC express they have had over eight meetings with ministers and that the municipalities can give the AAMDC direction from the floor after the resolution.

Jim Rennie Woodlands County expressed that the AAMDC is not fast enough. He offered to take the lead and will take out ad in the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald as we need to do this right away.

Chairman Bart Guyon introduced Jocelyn Whaley as the new CAO of Brazeau County.

Terry Ungarian County Northern Lights announced that he had just come from the legislature and that Minister Phillips stated they will be suspending the caribou protection plan and asking the federal government for assistance. Page 4 Mayors & Reeves Liaison Committee Meeting March 19, 2018

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G. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Kevin Grumetza Thorhild County that the meeting adjourn at 3:48p.m. CARRIED

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144 Municipal Assessment & Grants Division Assessment Services Branch Municipal Affairs 15th floor, Commerce Place 10155-102 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4 Canada Telephone: 780-422-1377 Fax: 780-422-3110 www.alberta.ca March 29, 2018

Interim Chief Adminstrative Officer Email: [email protected] Jocelyn Whaley Brazeau County PC Box 77-7401 TWP RD 494 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1

Dear Interim Chief Adminstrative Officer:

Subject: 2018 Tax Year Designated Industrial fPH Property Tax Requisition

The province under the position of the Provincial Assessor has assumed the responsibility for the Designated Industrial property assessment as of January 1, 2018. A major component of the recent legislated change within the Municipal Government Act has the cost of this new program recovered through a requisition paid by the Dl property assessed persons.

The mechanism used to collect this requisition is an additional tax rate on the municipal tax notice for Dl property owners within each municipality.

The provincial uniform tax rate for all Dl property assessment has been set at $0.000034178 per dollar of Dl property assessment as per Ministerial Order No.003/18.

This means the requisition amount for Brazeau County(0383) is $85,518.82.

All taxable Dl property is subject to the requisition. Machinery and Equipment exempted from taxation under section 364(1.1) of the Municipai Government Act is not subject to the Dl property requisition tax rate.

The requisition must~be remitted by your municipality to the GovernTrrent of Alberta no later than thirty (30) days after the due date of your property taxes as stated in your Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw.

If the Dl property assessments change as a result of amendments/revisions to the Dl property assessments and this results in an over or under payment scenario, an adjustment will be made to the following years requisition payable by the municipality.

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Attached for your information is:

• Ministerial Order 003/18 • A Fact Sheet regarding o How to apply the tax rate to Dl property tax notices o Collection and payment of the requisitions o Year-end reconciliation of over/under payments

Payment should be made payable to: The Government of Alberta

Payment should be mailed to: The Provincial Assessors Office Attention: Ken Anderson Manager of Transitional Initiatives Assessment Services Branch 15th Floor, 10155-102 Street Edmonton, AB T5J-4L4

Additional information on the Dl property requisition will be available on our website in the near future at: http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/centralized-industrial- assessment.

If you have any questions about the requisition, please contact Ken Anderson, Manager of Transitional Initiatives at 780.427.8962 or email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Steve White Provincial Assessor

Attachments

146 ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Office ofthe Minister MLA, Ledtte-Beaumont

MINISTERIAL ORDER NO. MAG:003/18

I, Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, pursuant to Section 359.3(2) of the Municipal Govemntent Act. make the following order

The property tax rate for the 2018 designated industrial property requisition shail be $0.000034178 per dollar of designated industrial property assessment.

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132 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-3744 Fax 780-422-9550 Primtd on n

The Globe Conference brought together leaders, experts, governments, entrepreneurs and a host of renowned others to share their knowledge on shaping our changing environment. The focus was not solely on new innovations geared to tackle climate change, it was also offering solutions for our changing climate in economic development, diversification, small businesses, job creation, for‐good practices, technology and investors.

In the MITIGATING RISK and DRIVING OPPORTUNITY session the Federal Minister of Natural Resources, Honorable Jim Carr spoke about the importance of pipelines and the oil and gas industry. Affirming that Canada’s direction IS moving towards a more sustainable nation, but that we are not there yet and that we would not be for some time to come. “The use of natural resources are paramount in a successful transition to sustainability, and industry partners are on board. Energy dollars are one of the largest sources of funds being used to drive diversification and new technology”.

Michael Crothers president of Shell Canada said “change is nothing new for his company, they have been changing all along, this is a new phase of natural change and one of the ways our company mitigates risk is a long time philosophy that Shell Canada has been using for over 40 years now. They keep asking the question ‘where do we see the viability of this company in 10 years’ and because those years are always fluent that’s what is driving new opportunities. It allows Shell to be innovators which in turn allows Shell to be viable”.

John Lougheed Chief Advisor of Energy and Industrial Strategy for the U.K. government says “governments must collaborate with industry, agriculture sector and business for all to thrive rather than fall to resistive transitions. There is a measurable cost to conflict. Policies should be consistent, opportunities should be made available, governments should build relationships and support is key in new technology for all sectors. Leadership means calculating/mitigating risk but it also means looking at how to drive opportunities”. He says the economy and the environment is the same. Clean Growth is a 30 trillion industry worldwide.

It was great to see both the Canadian Federal and Alberta Provincial representatives there. Dialoging with Service Canada, Eco Canada, FCM and many others; and discovering that many great opportunities for various grants and funding were available for businesses, workers, for employers and graduates in the Green sector, in training for diversification, and in climate change technology.

It was wonderful to touch base with our Provincial Minister of Environment & Parks and responsible for Climate Change, the Honorable Shannon Phillips, she was pleased to see Alberta municipalities attending. Energy Efficiency Alberta was a great source of information also along with Alberta Clean Innovation.

Many other participant speakers shared valuable information on various topics such as

How to foster entrepreneurship

‐mentoring and in investing through grants.

Developing an organizations “Core Purpose”

148 –much more than a mission statement, staying focused on key goals and values.

The “Revolution of Expectations”

‐the public mindset is changing, people are demanding that things are done differently, they are making their choices around social impact, sustainability, economical and responsibility. Public also don’t want “Green Wash” they expect real transparency.

Measuring TSI (total social impact)

‐Develop trust through “for good practices” a conscious effort to do the right thing. Declare your emissions or environmental practices etc.

Analyze government policies and align with growth opportunities.

‐Recognize innovation, technology, science and investment are drivers of diversification, this creates jobs and boost economies.

Today’s public and employees want to be engaged.

Inclusion builds the “core purpose” and gives participants an investment.

Look for multiple economic value ideas

Example‐ tiny houses in back yards/spare rooms‐ matched with empty nesters or seniors, equals security, safety and low costs.

Leaders need to be asking the right questions.

‐what is the responsible solution

TRADE SHOW

The expo had great opportunities to network with many branches of provincial and federal governments and opportunities for funding to help support jobs creation, new business and graduates. These would be valuable to post to our media outlets and share with our local companies.

There were many great innovative products, such as new ideas in waste management, re‐using biomass from lagoons as fertilizer, new and very efficient ways to heat swimming pools, greenhouse improvements both with water use and maintaining heat loss or overheating. Enhancement to solar systems. Electric cars, and much much more.

Summary

All levels of government should look at this information as tools for transitioning the future. Some of these tools can be very useful now while others may wait in the tool box until the opportunity to use them happens. There is always room for improvement and recognizing the changes in our local landscape is important but so is realizing risks and opportunities. As a level of government we can help our county by encouraging innovation, entrepreneurs, educating youth, working with small business and investing in our viable future.

149 RMA Conference

I was very excited to attend my first AAMD&C conference this year. It was inspirational to see so many municipalities in attendance and was educational to network with many people from other rural areas in Alberta.

At this conference, the AAMD&C revealed its new vision and name change, along with its new logo. It will now be called the RMA (rural municipalities of Alberta). I was proud to see fellow councilor Kara Westerlund in her role as vice president of RMA.

Many great resolutions were put forward from the group and the speakers were very informative. The breakout sessions offer good topics and the chance to speak with the RCMP leaders was most helpful.

The highlight of the conference was the attendance of 17 provincial ministers and the opportunity to hear questions and answers.

Heidi Swan

150 From: Jessica Karpo To: Jocelyn Whaley; Pam Livingston Cc: Tina Kwirant; Rita Bijeau Subject: Brazeau County Cannabis Legalization Workshop - Invitation Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2018 4:51:25 PM Attachments: Workshop Poster.pdf Detailed Background.pdf

Good Afternoon,

Brazeau County is hosting a cannabis legalization workshop to provide input to bylaw changes and potential new bylaws that may be required. This stakeholder workshop will have representatives from local government administration, school trustee’s, public members, business owners and other identified stakeholders in our community. There was interest from the Village of Breton Mayor, Anne Power, to attend this workshop and I would like to extend this invitation to the Mayor of Drayton Valley and Reeve of Brazeau County as well. Having local elected officials present at the workshop would be an asset to the development of potential bylaw changes in the County. Details of the workshop are as follows:

What? Cannabis Legalization Stakeholder Workshop When? April 18, 2018 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM Where? Brazeau County Office, EOC Room (7401 Twp Rd 494)

Please RSVP by replying to this email by April 11, 2018. I’ve attached the invitation to the workshop and a detailed backgrounder on cannabis legalization for additional information on the topic. Closer to the workshop date, I will send out an agenda and additional information to those who will be attending. To keep updated on the status of cannabis legalization, visit our County website here. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 780-542-2667 or by email.

Thank you and have a great day.

Jessica Karpo Long Range Planning Officer Planning & Development

Brazeau County Box 77 – 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1 Tel: 780-542-7777 Fax:780-542-7770 www.brazeau.ab.ca

Please consider the environment before printing this email.

PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

151 April 18th, 2018 | 3 - 5pm Brazeau County Municipal Offices - EOC Room You’re Invited! Cannabis Legalization Workshop

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION INCLUDE: Where cannabis retail stores can be located Where cannabis propuction and distribution stores can be located Where cannabis can be consumed in public Overview of Federal and Provincial Regulations RSVP to [email protected] by April 11, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jessica Karpo Long Range Planning Officer Planning & Development Department Tel: 780-542-2667 | Email: [email protected]

brazeau.ab.ca/cannabis-consultation

152 ft Sf A Weyerhaeuser

Pembina Timberlands Public Input Opportunity for Weyerhaeuser's Annual Operating and General Development Plans

What: Weyerhaeuser Pembina Timberlands Annual Plans for Harvesting and 5-year forecast of harvesting locations

Where: Rocky Mountain House and Drayton Valley

When: April 17, 2018 - Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Rocky Mountain House Canalta Inn - 3pm-7pm

April 26, 2018 - Drayton Valley, Alberta Best Western Executive Residence Inn and Suites - 3pm-7pm

Open houses will be held as listed above. Should you have any questions or wish to provide input to the above-mentioned project, please attend the information session or contact:

Edson Office Dravton Valley Office 2509 Aspen Drive Ian Kwantes Hwy 22 and St Bill Taylor Edson, Alberta Phone: 780-712-6889 Drayton Valley, Alberta Phone: 780-542-8054 T7E 188 [email protected] T7A0B9 [email protected]

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What is life like for youth in extraction industry based towns in other parts of the world? Are the challenges and Presents opportunities for similar or vastly different? How are these challenges being addressed by the industry, education, health services DV Talks: and the youth themselves? Come and enjoy a conversation with Dr. Linda Theron, an education and psychology researcher What can we learn from who studies youth resilience in an oil town in SOUTH AFRICA. She is the primary SOUTH AFRICA’S ‘Drayton partner to the International RYSE Project.

Valley’?

Friday, May 4th at 7pm, Rotary House, Drayton Valley ALL WELCOME. Refreshments will be served

Featuring: Dr. Linda Theron,

North West University, South Africa

Please join us for a lively conversation based around YOUR questions and discussion about what we can learn from Energy industry based towns around the world like Secunda (above), the ‘Drayton Valley’ equivalent in the South African Half of the RYSE research project.

This event will be LIVESTREAMED on the RYSE Facebook page, where people

who cannot attend can ask questions to the speakers in real-time through Facebook

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Tina Kwirant

Subject: FW: Ground Breaking Ceremony/Photo HHHHF Build 2018

From: Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1:51 PM To: Tina Kwirant ; Rita Bijeau ; 'Wendy Snow' Subject: Ground Breaking Ceremony/Photo HHHHF Build 2018

Good Afternoon,

I was asked to contact you on behalf of Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation with regards to our Ground Breaking Ceremony /Photo on April 27th at 11 AM . Our Foundation is super excited and would love if all of your council members/Reeve could attend this Ceremony and be a part of our Photo that will be shared on social media and the Western Review. The Address of the property is 4801‐49 Ave Drayton Valley, if you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Hope to see you all there supporting our Community !!

Thanks,

Michelle Blanchard Executive Assistant for HHHHF

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