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BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

October 3, 2017

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.

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: 2017 10 03 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______

Call to Order

Present

20 Year Long Service Award: Todd Sommer, Truck Driver

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 4 ‐ 7)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 19, 2017 (Pages 8 ‐ 25)

3. Business Arising

4. Urgent Items

5. Delegations/Appointments

10:00 am Bylaw 963‐17: Amendment to Figure 10 Land use Plan within Bylaw 710‐09 Hamlet of Lodgepole Area Structure Plan (Pages 168 ‐ 177)

10:15 am Bylaw 964‐17: Redistrict Block C Plan 3504 KS in Lodgepole from Hamlet Residential to Light Industrial (Pages 178 ‐ 192)

10:30 am Bylaw 959‐17: Redistrict Part of SE 14‐49‐8‐W5M from Agricultural to Country Residential (Pages 193 ‐ 208)

11:00 am Public Input Session

6. Fire Services a) Birchwood Area Inspection ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 26 ‐ 28)

7. Community Services a) Cynthia Hall Viability and Options ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 29 ‐ 30)

b) Cynthia Outdoor Skating Rink ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 31 ‐ 34)

c) Drayton Valley Brazeau Ski Club Mowing ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 35 ‐ 36)

d) Festival of Trees 2017 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 37 ‐ 48)

e) Council ‐ 14 Memorials Policy ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 49 ‐ 53)

8. Corporate Services a) Bank Reconciliation as of August 31, 2017 ‐ Bank Statement attached (Page 54)

9. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Request to have RR 53 properly repaired/construction and paved ‐ Verbal update

b) TWP 494 from Hwy 22 to RR 81 Continuation of Pavement ‐ Add to Road Request List ‐ M. Gressler

c) Temporary Road Closure ‐ RR53 (from TWP 500 to TWP 501) ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 55 ‐ 57)

d) Temporary Road Closure ‐ TWP 502 (from RR60A to the End of Road) ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 58 ‐ 61)

e) Rumble Strip Removal Request ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 62 ‐ 63)

f) Sewage Lagoon Treatment Options ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 64 ‐ 118)

10. Planning and Development a) Payment for Investment Framework for Environmental Resources ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 119 ‐ 120)

b) Road Use Agreement Requirement in Land Use Bylaw 939‐17 ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 121 ‐ 122)

c) Bylaw 967‐17: Redistrict Part of NE 15‐48‐4‐W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 123 ‐ 137)

d) Bylaw 962‐17: Redistrict Part of NE 21‐48‐04‐W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 138 ‐ 152)

e) Bylaw 966‐17: Redistrict Lot A Plan 912 1068 within SE 18‐49‐7‐W5M from Rural Industrial to Manufactured Home Park ‐ Poplar Ridge Manufactured Home Park ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 153 ‐ 167)

5 f) Bylaw 963‐17: Amendment to Figure 10 Land use Plan within Bylaw 710‐09 Hamlet of Lodgepole Area Structure Plan ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 168 ‐ 177)

g) Bylaw 964‐17: Redistrict Block C Plan 3504 KS in Lodgepole from Hamlet Residential to Light Industrial ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 178 ‐ 192)

h) Bylaw 959‐17: Redistrict Part of SE 14‐49‐8‐W5M from Agricultural to Country Residential ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 193 ‐ 208)

11. General Matters ‐ No Reports

12. Question Period from the Media

13. Correspondence ‐ No Correspondence

14. Agricultural Service Board (M. Thompson/A. Heinrich/Bart Guyon)

15. Municipal Planning Commission (S. Mahan/A. Heinrich/K. Westerlund)

16. Brazeau Seniors Foundation (S. Mahan/K. Westerlund)

17. Drayton Valley Library Municipal Board (M. Gressler/K. Westerlund)

18. Breton Municipal Library Board (M. Thompson/A. Heinrich)

19. West Central Airshed Society (B. Guyon/M. Gressler)

20. Yellowhead Regional Library Board (M. Thompson/S. Mahan)

21. Family and Community Support Services (R. Moir/M. Thompson)

22. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (M. Gressler/B. Guyon)

23. Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council (K. Westerlund/A. Heinrich)

24. Pembina Area Synergy Group (A. Heinrich/R. Moir)

25. Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring (M. Thompson/B. Guyon)

26. Agricultural Complex Feasibility Committee (R. Moir/A. Heinrich/B. Guyon)

27. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (M. Gressler/R. Moir)

28. Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (K. Westerlund/S. Mahan) 6

29. North Saskatchewan Watershed Headwaters Committee (M. Gressler/B. Guyon)

30. Northern Mayors Group (B. Guyon)

31. Breton and District FCSS (M. Thompson/A. Heinrich)

32. ALUS (S. Mahan/R. Moir)

33. Regional Hemp Steering Committee (B. Guyon/A. Heinrich)

34. Meeting Dates a) Caregiver Appreciation Flag Raising at the Town of Drayton Valley office October 12, 2017 11:00 a.m. (Page 209)

b) Fire Services Open House Dates: Lodgepole October 4, 2017 6 p.m., Breton October 11, 2017 5:30 p.m., Drayton Valley October 18, 2017 6 p.m. (Page 210)

35. In‐Private

a) Legal: i) Drayton Valley CPO Agreement ‐ Verbal update

b) Land: i) ARC Resources ‐ Access Road Lease Agreement ii) River Ravine Estates ‐ Verbal Update iii) Rocky Rapids Lagoon Access Agreement ‐ Verbal Update

36. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, 2017 09 19 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve S. Mahan, Councillor R. Moir, Councillor M. Thompson, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor M. Schoeninger, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Co‐ordinator

OTHERS C. Weetman, Western Review L. Mitchell, CIBW Radio

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

1028/17 Moved by S. Mahan to approve the agenda with the amendments.

Correction to page numbering on additions

5. Delegations ‐ Letter of Request from Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring Society

7. Community Services d) ii AAMDC resolution h) Cynthia Hall Voting Station and Status of Facility ‐ Additional Information i) Cynthia Skating Rink Maintenance ‐ B. Guyon

9. Public Works and Infrastructure b) Budget for Crosswalk from River Ravine to Ring Road

10. Planning and Development a) Bylaw 938‐17: Email correspondence from Alberta Culture and Tourism c) Correction to legal land description: “Block 8” not “Block 9” Council Minutes 2017 09 19 Page 1 of 18

11. General Matters b) September 5, 2017 council meeting recording

16. In‐Private b) River Ravine Securities c) Legal‐labour update – B. Guyon CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

1029/17 Moved by R. Moir to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2017 Council meeting and have Administration review the recording to confirm who gave second and third reading to Bylaw 957‐17 on page 13. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING None

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS Ballot Questions

1030/17 Moved by to A. Heinrich to table the ballot question discussion until after the presentation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Resilient Youth in Stressed Environments (RYSE) Laura Wright and Sarah Pelfier provided an overview of the RYSE project, research updates and their next steps.

1031/17 Moved by S. Mahan to receive the RYSE presentation for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ballot Questions

1032/17 Moved by K. Westerlund to table the discussion on ballot questions until after the public input session. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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FIRE SERVICES Fire Services

Cost Sharing Fire Department T. Thomson and K. Lasek presented a report on the service hours of the Fire Chief as they pertain to each municipality and the cost of the Fire Marshal versus Fire Guardians.

1033/17 Moved by R. Moir to table the fire services presentation until later on in the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Drayton Valley Labour Association Justin Thesen introduced the newly formed Drayton Valley Labour Association and their goals and purpose.

1034/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the presentation from the Drayton Valley Labour Association for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 9:58 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:04 a.m.

L. Mitchell, CIBW Radio left the meeting at 9:58 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw 938‐17: Replacing Municipal Development Plan 725‐10

1035/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of September 19, 2017 proceed into public hearing at 10:05 a.m. for Bylaw 938‐17.

Jessica Karpo presented Bylaw 938‐17 replacing Municipal Development Plan 725‐10.

Alan Taylor spoke to the subdivision of four parcels out on the west side only. He raised concern with the charrette meetings as he attended one day and was told he couldn’t participate. Feels this wasn’t fair to the rest of the people. He came in in the evening and saw council voting twice. Wishes there would have been more input and indicated the event was poorly advertised. He did not receive a notification letter. He does not think the land is any better on the east side than the west. He agreed to save farm land, but stated there is some land that is not farmable. He indicated there wasn’t enough input from the public on this and doesn’t agree with it.

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Cliff Whitelock expressed that the land east of river is not better producing. It is equal all over the county and there is a lot of land you can’t do anything with but graze due to the rocks. He indicated there were many acreages for sale in the county. He spoke to septic systems on acreages, in the hamlets and dumping sewage down the creeks. He expressed that everyone in this county should be treated equally and residents should be able to subdivide their land to sell and retire.

Les Huber commented that the west and east should be treated equally.

Donna Wiltse asked if the County was going out to the hamlets to explain the changes? She commented that people should know what’s being planned.

Mitch Lambert asked about offsite levies and sewer connection fees and said these bills have put him out of business.

1036/17 Moved by R. Moir that the regular Council meeting of September 19, 2017 come out of public hearing at 10:29 for Bylaw 938‐17. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring Society (PSAMS) Art Frey and Matt Friend made a presentation on behalf of the PSAMS.

1037/17 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to include in their presentation at the Bashaw hearing that a condition of approval of the license for Bashaw require them to participate in PSAMS and include request details as submitted by PSAMS until the abandonment of the sour zone. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1038/17 Moved by M. Gressler to request Administration to re‐address the letter sent to the Minister in March 2017 regarding sour production participation in PSAMS. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1039/17 Moved by to K. Westerlund receive the presentation from PSAMS for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:55 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:00 a.m.

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PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:00 a.m.

Alan Taylor spoke to the ballot questions and indicated he is against amalgamation, and would like to see dollar figures behind the pool and Agriplex projects. He suggested that these questions be on a questionnaire in the tax notices as the election polls won’t cover all the population. He inquired about the April 4 meeting and sewage treatment options; felt the graphine system was questionable and asked if anything has been done with the suggestion of willows.

Cliff Whitelock agreed that PSAMS participation is very important and commented that sour gas affects clover and hay production. He stated that the monitors are the only way to prove the emissions if a cowboy wants to sue the oil company. He suggested Council look at the agriculture building in Ponoka and that such facilities need extremely large parking lots.

Mitch Lambert indicated that he has decided to shut his saloon down and feels that the County’s permit regulations and fees, off site levies and sewer connection fees have had an adverse effect on his business and all other small business. He has had issues over the last couple of years with the changeover in County staff and lost paper work and receipts.

M. Thompson encouraged Mitch Lambert to produce the record of payment to the County.

Linda Hibbert questioned the Agriplex and if the council decides to go with it, who owns it? Town, County or both?

Eric Harkness quoted from the existing Area Structure Plan for Lodgepole, and wondering if the County is going to uphold it. He submitted his notes to Council.

Myrtle Regenwetter spoke regarding security deposits for Dawnco Developments. She gave timelines of the completion certificates and feels security deposits should be refunded. She submitted her documents to Council.

1040/17 Moved by M. Gressler to receive Mrs. Regenwetter’s submission for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Donna Wiltse purchased land in 1974 while in Parkland County and paid an off‐site levy. She indicated that many off‐site levies were already paid to Parkland County.

Dixie Taylor indicated that she would rather see the questions about the pool and Agriplex to go in the tax notices. Council Minutes 2017 09 19 Page 5 of 18

Clarence Wastle thanked Council for the fire smart participation and gave an update on the presentation. He further indicated he will be asking the fire department to provide fire extinguisher training at a future date.

Alan Taylor asked about contact information for contract sprayers.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:48 a.m.

Ballot Questions

1041/17 Moved by M. Gressler to refuse the questions during election and that the next Council review during the 2018 budget discussions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

FIRE SERVICES Fire Services

Cost Sharing Fire Department T. Thomson and K. Lasek continued their presentation on cost sharing for the Fire Department.

1042/17 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Fire Services report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECESS FOR LUNCH 1043/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of September 19, 2017 recess for lunch at 12:23 pm until 1:00 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

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OTHERS C. Weetman, Western Review

1044/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to add the public input questions as 11 c) on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

Council‐10 Public Relations Promotional Items L. Chambers presented the proposed updates to the Council‐10 Policy authorizing Council to have on their person, items of value up to $100 to a maximum of $300 per annum.

1045/17 Moved by S. Mahan to approve Council‐10 Policy with the changes as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Story on Investment into Community Assets W. Compton presented options for display/story on community assets in the newsletter.

1046/17 Moved by R. Moir to receive the update report on the story on community assets for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Policy for Commemorative Benches for Public Recognition L. Chambers presented a request for a time extension to research criteria, options and pricing to present Council with a variety of recognition options.

1047/17 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the report on commemorative benches policy for information. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich B. Guyon K. Westerlund S. Mahan M. Gressler OPPOSED R. Moir M. Thompson CARRIED

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Federal Tax Reform Letter to Honourable Jim Eglinski, MP, Yellowhead and Potential Resolution to the AAMD&C W. Compton presented a proposed letter to MP Eglinski identifying the County’s concerns with the recent changes to the Federal Tax Reform legislation.

1048/17 Moved by M. Gressler to approve option “a”: Brazeau County Council agrees to send a letter to the Honourable Jim Engliski, MP Yellowhead outlining our concerns with the government’s recent changes to the Federal Tax Reform legislation and request he advocates on our behalf to the federal government. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1049/17 Moved by A. Heinrich that we direct Administration to prepare a resolution for Council to take to the fall convention on the effects of this bill and what changes we would feel are important for our businesses, both farmers and other businesses. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon declared pecuniary interest and left the meeting at 1:19 p.m. and Deputy Reeve M. Thompson assumed the chair.

Willey West Campground – Electrical Service Upgrade L. Chambers presented a project update on the electrical upgrades to the Willey West Campground.

1050/17 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the project update on Willey West for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 1:21 p.m. and resumed the chair.

Drayton Valley Air Cadets L. Chambers presented an update report on the request to assist the Air Cadets to find a location.

1051/17 Moved by R. Moir to receive for information the Air Cadets report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Aquatics Centre Net Zero Study L. Chambers presented a request for additional funds to hire an engineering firm to aid in completion of the Drayton Valley Aquatic Centre Net Zero Study.

Reeve B. Guyon relinquished the chair to Deputy Reeve M. Thompson to make comments on the discussion.

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Reeve B. Guyon resumed the chair.

1052/17 Moved by M. Gressler that we go with option “a”: Council approves further funding in the amount of $3,500 from unrestricted surplus, of which the Town will put in the same, to hire an engineering firm to measure the waste heat from the Drayton Valley Omniplex, which will aid in providing accurate numbers for offsetting operating costs as part of the Drayton Valley Aquatic Centre Net Zero study. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich R. Moir M. Thompson K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED B. Guyon S. Mahan CARRIED

1053/17 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information the Aquatics Centre Net Zero Study and encourage all of Council to read it. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cynthia Hall Voting Station and Status of Facility L. Chambers gave updated information on the status of the Cynthia Hall.

1054/17 Moved by S. Mahan that we direct Administration to take up to $10,000 from unrestricted surplus to provide a voting station in Cynthia as determined by the returning officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1055/17 Moved by S. Mahan to direct Administration to utilize up to $5,000 for the Cynthia hall utilities, to come from unrestricted surplus, subject to having legal authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cynthia Skating Rink B. Guyon commented on the deficiencies of the skating rink pad in Cynthia.

1056/17 Moved by S. Mahan to direct Administration to go to Cynthia and look at the skating rink and bring back a report on deficiencies found. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:07 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 2:15 p.m.

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1057/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration, as a follow up to our previous motion, to conduct a check and balance on the funds provided to the Cynthia rink. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORPORATE SERVICES Corporate Services

Voting Station Update M. Schoeninger presented an update report regarding the voting stations.

1058/17 Moved by R. Moir to receive for information the update report on voting stations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Public Works and Infrastructure

Completion of Laneway in the Hamlet of Buck Creek between 49th and 50th Street M. Thompson raised concerns regarding the incomplete laneway between 49th and 50th Street.

1059/17 Moved by M. Thompson to direct Administration to review the engineering standards utilized within the Hamlet of Buck Creek and to bring back for the 2018 budget discussions cost estimates for the completion of the laneway between 49th and 50th Street and the construction of the 49th Avenue between 50th and 49th Street. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1060/17 Moved by M. Thompson to direct Administration to look at possible interim maintenance measures to help alleviate flooding issues pertaining to the laneway between 49th and 50th Street in Buck Creek. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Pedestrian Crossing on Ring Road at River Ravine Estates M. Gressler raised the safety concern of children crossing the Ring Road and requested a pedestrian crossing.

B. Sakalley presented a report on a cost estimate of $26,000 to construct the pedestrian crossing on the Ring Road at River Ravine Estates.

1061/17 Moved by M. Gressler to go with option “a”: Council approves construction of a crosswalk from River Ravine to the Ring Road (RR 73). The cost of construction will be $26,225 from unrestricted surplus. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2017 09 19 Page 10 of 18

Rumble Strips Removal Request B. Sakalley presented the Province’s response to the request for the removal of the recently installed rumble strips on Highway 620 near Range Road 83.

1062/17 Moved by R. Moir to receive the report on rumble strips for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Signage Install at Creeks Subject to Effluent Release B. Sakalley presented the Province’s response to an enquiry regarding signage at or near water bodies that are subject to effluent release from sewage lagoons.

1063/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to install a sign at Modeste Creek Campground indicating "swim at your own risk due to upstream sewage lagoon release." IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich R. Moir M. Thompson B. Guyon K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Mahan CARRIED

Asset Management and Policy Development Update Z. Khokhar presented update information regarding the implementation of Asset Management and the policy development.

1064/17 Moved by S. Mahan to receive the Asset Management Policy Update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Sewage Lagoon Treatment Enhancement Options Z. Khokhar presented updated information on the research into options for alternative sewage treatment in County lagoons.

1065/17 Moved by R. Moir to receive for information the update report on sewage lagoon treatment enhancement options. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon declared conflict of interest and left the meeting at 2:56 p.m.

Deputy Reeve M. Thompson assumed the chair.

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Drainage Beaver Estates Z. Khokhar presented a request to obtain a right‐of‐entry agreement with a landowner to conduct surface ditching affecting neighbouring properties.

1066/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that we go with option “a”: Council approves allowing Brazeau County to obtain a right‐of‐entry agreement with the owner of NE 8‐50‐7‐W5M to conduct surface ditching for proper drainage of water leading to the neighbouring Lot # 213 of NW 8‐50‐7‐W5M CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 2:59 p.m. and resumed the chair.

Harkness Approach Lodgepole B. Sakalley presented options for access/approach for Mr. Harkness to his property at 4801 53 Ave in the Hamlet of Lodgepole.

1067/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that we allow the landowner to speak to Council on this matter. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Eric Harkness commented that he only received the options yesterday and that the amounts presented were incorrect. He preferred option “b” in keeping with the Lodgepole Area Structure plan and it would allow for the twelve properties that are currently using the alley to continue.

1068/17 Moved by R. Moir to direct Administration to bring a cost estimate of building 51a Avenue back alley and construction of 12 approaches for residents of Lodgepole to be brought back for budget discussion in the fall of 2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1069/17 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize funds not exceeding $14,000, to construct the approach to Mr. Harkness's property at 4801 53 Ave in Lodgepole from 53rd Ave. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich B. Guyon K. Westerlund S. Mahan M. Gressler OPPOSED M. Thompson R. Moir CARRIED

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Rocky Rapids: Mucha Property Flooding Assessment B. Sakalley presented options to reduce flooding potential from the Muchas’ property in Rocky Rapids.

1070/17 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to install a basin, sump pump and pipe up to a maximum amount of $6,000. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich B. Guyon K. Westerlund S. Mahan M. Gressler OPPOSED R. Moir M. Thompson CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Bylaw 938‐17: Replacing Municipal Development Plan 725‐10 M. Verhaeghe presented Bylaw 938‐17 for second and third reading.

1071/17 Moved by M. Gressler to table the MDP until November 2017 with a date set on the organizational day of October 26, 2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:01 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 4:08 p.m.

C. Wheetman left the meeting at 4:01 p.m.

Bylaw 961‐17: Land Use Bylaw Amendment Redistrict Pt NW 13‐49‐08‐W5M from Agricultural/Direct Control to Direct Control M. Verhaeghe presented Bylaw 961‐17 for first reading.

1072/17 Moved by S. Mahan approve option “a” to give first reading of Bylaw 961‐ 17, redistricting Pt NW 13‐49‐08‐W5M from Agricultural/Direct Control to Direct Control, and set the public hearing for November 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon declared conflict of interest and left the meeting at 4:16 p.m.

Deputy Reeve M. Thompson assumed the chair.

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Bylaw 965‐17: Land Use Bylaw Amendment Redistricting Lot 3 Block 8 Plan 1989 KS in Cynthia from Recreational to Hamlet Residential M. Verhaeghe presented Bylaw 965‐17 for first reading.

1073/17 Moved by M. Gressler to give first reading to Bylaw 965‐17, Redistricting Lot 3 Block 8 Plan 1989 KS in Cynthia from Recreational to Hamlet Residential, and set the Public Hearing for November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 4:18 and resumed the chair.

River Ravine Securities by Phase

1074/17 Moved by S. Mahan that the regular council meeting of September 19, 2017 go “in‐private” at 4:19 p.m. to discuss River Ravine Securities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1075/17 Moved by R. Moir that the regular council meeting of September 19, 2017 come out of “in‐private” at 4:25 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1076/17 Moved by M. Gressler that we refund File 17S‐014 of $19,200 and File 06S‐034 for the amount of $14,200. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillors R. Moir and M. Gressler declared conflict of interest and left the meeting at 4:27 p.m. due to membership on the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Request for Refund of Subdivision Appeal Fee ‐ Cole and Amanda Storms M. Verhaeghe indicated approval for this permit will be available this week.

1077/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that we refund the Storms the $250.00 appeal fee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillors R. Moir and M. Gressler returned to the meeting at 4:29 p.m.

Hamlet Off‐Site Levy Update M. Verhaeghe presented an update on the upcoming off‐site levy open houses scheduled in Rocky Rapids, Buck Creek, Cynthia, Lodgepole and Violet Grove.

Reeve B. Guyon relinquished the chair to Deputy Reeve M. Thompson to comment on the issue. Council Minutes 2017 09 19 Page 14 of 18

Reeve B. Guyon resumed the chair.

1078/17 Moved by M. Gressler that we table the Hamlet Off‐site Levy to budget 2018 in November 2017. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich M. Thompson R. Moir K. Westerlund S. Mahan M. Gressler OPPOSED B. Guyon CARRIED

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Large-scale sludge treatment systems ......

Steen Nielsen ORBICON A/S Product Manager Ringstedvej 20 M. SC. BIOLOGIST WASTE WATER AND SLUDGE TREATMENT DK - 4000 Roskilde ...... D +45 46 30 03 45 +45 46 30 03 10 Sludge TreatmentM +45 40in Reed21 22 Beds51 ©2013 Orbicon A/S 1 [email protected] www.orbicon.com 74 Sludge Treatment in Reed Bed Systems

Reed bed sludge treatment facilities provide long-term treatment of sludge produced in waste water treatment plants by drainage, evapotranspiration and decomposition.

Orbicon A/S has currently designed and/or built reed bed sludge treatment plants in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and England. We also have extensive experience in the operation and emptying of these systems.

A sustainable solution

Sludge Treatment Reed Bed systems is a thoroughly tested method with a number of proven advantages. It uses very little energy and no chemicals, has a minimum of CO2-emissions, provides a good working environment, and reduces sludge residue significantly.

The European Union framework directive calling for cleaner discharges from our waste water treatment facilities can result in more sludge due to the improved treatment. Managing sludge, however, is rather costly.

In countries like Denmark, Germany and Sweden sludge treatment in Reed Bed Systems are a common and a well-proven method.

Orbicon has designed many of the Reed Bed Systems in Denmark, where 25- 30 % of sludge is treated using this method, and Orbicon has experience from many other systems in European countries. We started developing and testing the method over 25 years ago, and through years of development our design has proven reliable and effective.

Sludge Reed Beds have been used for dewatering (draining and evapotranspiration) and mineralisation of sludge in Denmark and other countries in Europe since 1986.

How it works

Long-term sludge reduction takes place in reed-planted basins in two ways; partly due to dewatering (draining, evapotranspiration) and partly due to mineralisation of the organic solids in the sludge.

Sludge from wastewater treatment plants is pumped onto the basin surface. The dewatering phase results in the dry solids content of the sludge remaining on the basin surface as sludge residue, whereas the majority of its water content continues to flow vertically through the sludge residue. The water content is further reduced through evapotranspiration.

Effective reduction of sludge residue

In addition to dewatering, the organic solids in the sludge are mineralised, thereby reducing the sludge volume.

The overall reduction of the sludge volume occurs without the use of chemicals. The process involves only a very low level of energy consumption for pumping the sludge and reject water.

Environmentally friendly and cost efficient sludge treatment

The treatment period is approximately 10 - 12 years and the operation of the system may be divided into a number of phases related to different periods in the lifetime of a system.

diagram of a basin’s construction

The sludge reed bed system is monitored from the WWTP’s central computer and operated automatically. The operating and control system, including software, consists of two main modules, an operation module and a data collection module.

The operation module contains graphics illustrating what actually happens in the system.

The sludge pumping is activated automatically in the event of excess sludge production in the Water Works, and pumping sludge into the sludge reed bed system. Operation is optimised through monitoring and automation, thus improving dewatering and mineralisation.

The control systems ensure optimal and varied management of the sludge treatment. The data collection module monitors and registers data in connection with sludge loading in individual basins.

Sludge flow and dry matter content are registered before the sludge is directed into the basins for dewatering.

The sludge is distributed to basins with free capacity according to a loading plan. In this way dewatering is optimised, thereby securing a high dry matter percentage and also prolonging the life of the sludge reed bed system.

The loading rate at system and basin level is computed on an ongoing basis.

Increase in sludge residue height in relation to loading rate and dewatering efficiency in the form of drained volume and area-specific run-off is recorded.

These data are important control parameters used to monitor the system’s function and dewatering capacity and provide a basis for future loading plans. Prognoses are prepared concerning the contribution of individual basins to the operation.

Better working environment

When the system is setup, it requires only a weekly control-visit to the site of about one to two hours, and there is no contact with the sludge. The control system (SCADA) can be setup at the main working site at another location, and the daily surveillance can be done from there. There is no noise from the system as there is from many other types of treatment systems, and there is no odour from it either. The system works quickly and effectively to reduce pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, Enterococci and E. Coli, thus making it a lot safer to be on site.

A cost effective system

The man-hours needed to run the system are fewer than with traditional methods. A sludge treatment reed bed system utilizes the forces of nature to reduce and treat sludge. The only appreciable power consumption is by the pumps used to transport sludge and reject water. This means that the reed bed system uses much less power than other systems.

Transport costs will be reduced substantially, while the volume of sludge can be reduced to approximately 1.5-2.5 % of its original volume. The sludge will be of a better quality and suited for use on agricultural land. This offers more opportunities for disposing of the sludge after treatment.

Sludge Treatment in Reed Bed Systems use no chemicals in the dewatering process. This means a considerable improvement in the working environment along with a reduction of the chemical residue in the treated waste water passing into the environment.

Good options for recycling

The content of substances in sludge that are foreign to the environment can be reduced to such a degree that the sludge conforms to the limits and norms for deposition on agricultural land.

After the treatment of sludge, recycling options are good, particularly in agriculture. The sludge quality is cleaner and more adaptable in the natural cycle than mechanically dewatered sludge.

Emptying Phase

Sludge Treatment Reed Bed systems are generally emptyied over a period of 10 - 12 years with approximately 2 of the basins selected for emptying per year.

Capacity during the emptying period is maintained despite the reduction in the number of the basins during the emptying phase.

The sludge residue height in the individual basins determines which basins are to be emptied first so that the two basins with the highest sludge residue volume are selected first.

The quota loading rate does not need to be changed during the emptying period. The loading cycle continues to consist of a loading period and rest period.

Maintaining full capacity during the emptying cycle is possible provided that the basins are re-established after emptying with sufficient regeneration of vegetation or replanted and provided that the loading rate is adapted to vegetation growth.

After a period of several years, the basin is emptied, and its contents can be recycled and spread on farm land. After a basin has been emptied you can start the load for another operations period. The quality of the sludge residue in the sludge reed bed system meets the criteria set out in the statutory order on sewage sludge from the Ministry of the Environment, and the final disposal of the residual sludge will be on agricultural land.

The quality of the sludge residue after ten years of biological treatment in the sludge reed bed system generally meets the relevant regulative criteria for use on agricultural land.

Maintaining full capacity during emptying is possible provided that the basins are re-established after emptying with sufficient regeneration of vegetation, and provided that the loading rate is adapted to vegetation growth. So replanting the basins is generally not necessary.

Approximately 2-3 months after emptying, the basins are fully re-established. Basins have already received the first loads approx. 1-2 months after emptying. Thus, it has not been necessary to reduce loading. During the emptying period, the sludge reed bed system has maintained its capacity of tonnes dry solid per year.

We provide solutions through a combination of broad professional competence and an ability to see things from our clients’ perspective. We always strive to put together the perfect team that will provide most value to the customer. The diversity of our staff’s expertise combined with the experience collected by our company over nearly 150 years enable us to provide the right solution to the problem; invariably and consistently.

Knowledge, Dissemination, Resonance

Today we live in a globalised world where we must not only think or act solely as individuals but also realise the necessity of thinking holistically at all levels. This implies a wide range of knowledge in the fields of technology and natural and social sciences. Proficiencies are seldom mastered by any one individual alone, but by teams searching for optimal solutions. Thus, teamwork, life-long learning, and a firm commitment to innovation, research, development and cooperation are key methods toward ensuring that society’s economic and natural resources are utilised responsibly and efficiently.

It is vital for Orbicon that our customers see us as a reliable partner. A partner who puts quality and timeliness above all else. It is important to us that our solutions meet the current needs our clients as well as the requirements and challenges of tomorrow. It is equally important that we ensure the optimal use of the customer’s resources and economic capacity in the solutions that we develop. We always strive to put together the perfect team that will provide most value to the customer.

Responsibility

We strive to adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards in terms of working environment, environmental impact and business integrity. When it comes to social responsibility we make no compromise, which is perfectly in line with our company mission – to serve the needs our clients and society simultaneously.

Orbicon has years of experience in planning and designing water treatment plants and sewer systems. We offer a complete array of services within:

• Waste water treatment plants – optimisation and design • Master planning of municipal sewer systems and drainage • Sewer rehabilitation plans • Tendering and supervision of WWTP and sewer system implementation • Sludge treatment and management

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Dimensioning, Construction, Design, Run-in and Loading programmes for Sludge Treatment in Reed Bed Systems

• over 50 References - Sludge treatment from Wastewater Treatment plants 2,500 – 125,000 PE • Sludge treatment plants with a capacity of 25 – 2,200 tons dry solids and basin per plant 2 - 18 basins

1988 – 2013 Research and Development • Founding member of the dissemination consortium Global Wetland Technologies (2012-2013) • Research projects regarding Life Cycle Analyis of sludge from STRBs • Various test systems for the treatment of new sludge types including WTP sludge and Aquacultural sludge (2008-2013) • Construction, design, run-in, operation, process optimisation, emptying : over 50 references • Decomposition of pathogen microorganisms (2004-2005) • Decomposition of organic matters hazardous to the environment (1999-2000)

1988 - 2013 Operation of reed bed plants for sludge drying and treatment • Interoperations between wastewater treatment plants and sludge treatment plants in relation to various sludge types. • Cycles of operation in relation to sludge type, and the age of the sludge treatment plant. • Emptying of plants - taking into consideration the quality of the sludge residue with regard to reduction in pathogen microorganisms, heavy metals, and organopollutants • Loading of basins after excavation and re-establishment of operations after emptying

Sludge Treatment Reed Bed systems (in Denmark except where noted)

2013 - present. Gribvand Spildevand 27,500 PE. Expansion of STRB from 10 to 14 basins with new stockpile area. 2013 - present. Egedal Forsyning, Ølstykke WWTP. 18,000 PE. Renovation of a system with 9 basins. 2012 - 2013. Odsherred Forsyning, Fårevejle WWTP. 26,000 PE. Complete renovation of a system with 6 basins. 2012 -2012. Hedensted Spildevand, Åle WWTP. 9,000 PE. Complete renovation of a system with 8 basins 2012-present. Northumbrian Water Limited – NWL – (UK) Hanningfield WTP. Design, construction and running-in of a system with 16 basins, 4.2 Ha for 1,275 tons of water works sludge, yearly 2011-2011. Sønderborg Spildevandsforsyning, Himmark WWTP. 15,000 PE. Expansion with new stockpile area for spring emptying 2008 - 2010. Tvedestrand Municipality (Norway), Tvedestrand WWTP – 5,300 PE. Renovation of an STRB with 7 basins 2006 - 2008. Dronninglund Municipality – 15,000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, (8) basins for 300 tons dry solid/year. 2005 - 2006. Tølløse Municipality - 8.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 3 (8) basins for 175 tons dry solid/year. 2005 - 2008. Haslev Municipality - 25.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 500 tons dry solid/year. 2004 - 2007. Stenlille Municipality - 8.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 175 tons dry solid/year. 2004 - 2007. Sorø Municipality - 28.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 550 tons dry solid/year. 2003 - 2006. Skövde Municipality - 60.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 1,200 tons dry solid/year. 2003 - 2006. Nordborg Municipality - 15.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 350 tons dry solid/year. 2000 - 2003. Tinglev Municipality - 15.000 PE. Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 250 tons dry solid/year. 2000 - 2003. Rønnede Municipality - 15.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 230 tons dry solid/year 2000 – 2001. Greve Municipality - 60.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 1000 tons dry solid/year 1999 – 2001. Hadsten Municipality - 11.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 300 tons dry solid/year 1998 – 2004. Skive Municipality - 125.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 14 basins for 1375 tons dry solid/year 1998 - 2007. Kolding Municipality - 25.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 13 basins for 2.168 tons dry solid/year 1998 - 2001. Vallø Municipality - 9.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 300 tons dry solid/year 1998 - 2001. Simrishamn Municipalities (Sweden). – 80.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 450 tons dry solid/year 1995 - 1996. Helsinge Municipality – 40.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 630 tons dry solid/year 1995 – 1996. Samsø Municipality – 5.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 130 tons dry solid/year 1995 - 1996. Galten Municipality -12.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 185 tons dry solid/year 1995 -1996. Høje-Taastrup Municipality - 9.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 300 tons DS/year. Combined plant for both sludge treatment and storage of rainwater (detention basin). 1995 - 1996. Tidaholm Municipality (Sweden) – 18.000 PE.Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 360 tons DS/year 1990 - 1994. Nakskov Municipality - 33.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 10 basins for 870 tons DS/year 1992 - 1994. Rudkøbing Municipality - 14.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 8 basins for 232 tons DS/year 1991 - 1993. Svinninge Municipality - 3.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 3 basins for 45 tons DS/year 1990 - 1993. Galten Municipality - 10.000 PE Sludge treatment plant, 6 basins for 152 tons DS/year 1988 - 1993. Research and supervision project for 2 full-scale plants...... Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds ©2013 Orbicon A/S 17 88 References Operation and process optimisation of sludge treatment in of Reed Bed plants

2011 - Hedensted Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Tørring WWTP 2011 - Egedal Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Ølstykke WWTP 2011 - Ikast-Brande Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Ikast WWTP 2011 - Faxe Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Kongsted WWTP 2009 - 2010 Faxe Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Haslev WWTP 2009 - Greve-Solrød Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Mosede WWTP 2009 - Vesthimmerlands Vand (Denmark) - At the Ålestrup WWTP 2009 - Herning Vand (Denmark) - At the Vildbjerg WWTP 2009 Sønderborg Spildevandsforsyning (Denmark) - At the Gråsten WWTP 2009 Brønderslev Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Hjallerup WWTP 2008 - Sorø Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Stenlille WWTP 2008 - Sorø Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Sorø WWTP 2007 - 2012 Tvedestrand Municipality (Norway) - At the Tvedestrand WWTP 2006 - Sønderborg Spildevandsforsyning (Denmark) - At the Himmark WWTP 2006 - 2012 Skanderborg Forsyningsvirksomhed (Denmark) - At the Skovby WWTP 2008 - 2011 Brønderslev Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Aså WWTP 2007 - 2011 Lolland Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Nakskov WWTP 2006 - 2008 Skövde Municipality (Sweden) - At the Statskvärn WWTP 2005 - 2010 Kolding Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Kolding WWTP 2003 – 2009 Risør Municipality (Norway) - At the Randevik WWTP 1998 - HTK Kloak (Denmark) - At the Kallerup WWTP 1998 – Gribvand Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Helsinge WWTP 2007 Favrskov Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Hadsten WWTP 2007 Samsø Spildevand (Denmark) - At the Ballen WWTP 2006 Arwos Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Tinglev WWTP 2001 – 2004 Simrishamn Municipality (Sweden) - At the Simrishamn WWTP 1998 - 2004 Tidaholms Municipality (Sweden) - At the Tidaholms WWTP 1994 - 2006 Langeland Forsyning (Denmark) - At the Rudkøbing WWTP 1996 - 2004 Tidaholm Municipality at Tidaholm WWTP. (Sweden) 1992 - 2006 Rudkøbing Municipality at Rudkøbing WWTP

The following references cover studies of different sludge types and qualities. Sludge types have been studied in test systems in order to clarify the types of sludge that are suitable for use in sludge mineralization systems as well as ascertain the necessary filter composition and criteria for dimensioning and operations.

2013 - Egedal Spildevand (Denmark) -Ølstykke WWTP Test basins for testing drainage properties and filter quality.

2009 - 2013 REFA - Treatment technologies for future aquaculture (Denmark) Pre-test system with 8 basins for the treatment of aquaculture sludge (at the Skanderborg WWTP).

2009 - 2010 Northumbrian Water Limited - NWL; Lumley (England) Lumley WTP Test system with 4 basins.

2008 - 2013 Northumbrian Water Limited - NWL; Hanningfield (England) -Hanningfield WTP Test system with 6 basins. Test of water works sludge for a full-scale system treating approx. 1,275 tons DS per year with 16 basins.

2006 - 2009 Kristiansand Municipality (Sweden) - Kristiansand WWTP – 120.000 PE. Test system with 5 basins. Test of digested sludge for a full-scale system for the treatment of approx. 2,000 tons DS per year in 18 basins.

2003 - 2006 Frederikshavn Forsyning (Denmark) - Skagen WWTP Test system with 10 basins. Test of digested sludge for a full-scale system for the treatment of approx. 1,500 tons DS per year in 14 basins.

1988 - 1992 Jernløse Municipality (Denmark) _ Regstrup WWTP – 2,500/3,000 PE 4 basins for 25 tons DS per year and 2 basins for 40 tons DS per year

Præstø Municipality (Denmark). Allerslev WWTP – 1,000 PE. 2 basins for 14 tons DS per year.

More than 130 basins have been excavated with basins varying between 250 – 3,000 m2 in size with a sludge residue volume between 300 – 4,500 m3.

System Excavation year(s)

Galten, DK 1995 Gislinge, DK 1996 Skive, DK 2001 Rudkøbing, DK 2002,2003,2005 Kallerup, DK 2003,2004,2005 Tidaholm, SE 2003 Ballen, DK 2004,2005 Helsinge, DK 2005,2006,2007,2008,2011 Kolding, DK 2005,2006,2007,2008 Skovby, DK 2005,2006,2007,2008 Tinglev, DK 2006 Hadsten, DK 2007 Tat theestrand, NO 2007 Nakskov, DK 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 Vildbjerg, DK 2009,2010 Greve, DK 2010 Hjallerup, DK 2010 Ålestrup, DK 2010,2011,2012 Himmark, DK 2011 Kongsted, DK 2011,2012 Tørring, DK 2012 Åle, DK 2012

Feasibility Studies

2002. AVEBE (Production of Starch), Holland). Sludge Reed Beds Systems.

(ca. 2.000 tons dry solid).

1993. Water Company: Severn Trent (UK). Biological Sludge Treatment, At

Crankley Point Waste Water Treatment Plan.

1992 Water Company: Severn Trent (UK) Biological Sludge Treatment, At

Stoke Bardolph Waste Water Treatment Plan.

2013 Nielsen, S., 2013. (In publication) Article and presentation: Treatment of digested sludge, surplus activated sludge and water works sludge in reed bed systems – Cases. Conference: 1st International IWA Conference on Holistic Sludge Management. 6-8. May, 2013. Västerås, Sweden.

2012 Steen Nielsen Eleonora Peruzzi, Cristina Macci, Serena Doni, Grazia Masciandaro. 2012. Article and presentation: Stabilisation and mineralisation of sludge in reed bed system after 10 – 20 years of operation. Conference: 13th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 25 –30 November, 2012. Perth, Australia

2012 Eleonora Peruzzi, Steen Nielsen, Cristina Macci, Serena Doni, Renato Iannelli, Paolo Peruzzi, Massimo Aiello, Grazia Masciandaro. 2012. Article: Organic matter stabilization in reed bed systems: Danish and Italian examples. Conference: 13th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 25 –30 November, 2012. Perth, Australia

2012 Renato Iannelli, Steen Nielsen, Eleonora Peruzzi, Francesca Piras, Martin Støvring, Grazia Masciandaro. 2012. Article: Short-term performance analysis of sludge-treatment reed beds. Conference: 13th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 25 –30 November, 2012. Perth, Australia

2012 Nielsen, S. (2012) Poster: Sludge treatment in reed bed systems Danish guidelines for operation Conference: 13th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 25 –30 November, 2012. Perth, Australia

2012 Nielsen, S, Sellers, T. Cooper, D. 2012. Article and presentation: Dewatering sludge originating in water treatment works in reed bed systems – 5 years of experience. Conference: The 17th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. 19-21. November, 2012 Leeds, UK.

2012 Nielsen, S. Article: Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds Systems – Development, design, experiences. Sustainable Sanitation Practice. 12. 2012

2012 Matamoros V., Loc Xuan Nguyen, Carlos A. Arias, Steen Nielsen, Maria Mølmer Laugen, Hans Brix. 2012. Article: Musk fragrances, DEHP and heavy metals in a 20 years old sludge treatment reed bed system. Water Research, 46(12), 3889-3896.

2012 Peruzzi, E., Nielsen, S., Macci, C., Doni, S., Iannelli, R., Aiello, M., Masciandaro, G. (2012). Article: Effectiveness of reed bed systems for sludge stabilization treatment: Danish and Italian examples. Conference: Sidisa 2012 - 9° edizione simposio internazionale di ingegneria sanitaria ambientale. 26-29 July, 2012. Sidisa, Milano, Italy.

2012 Uggetti, E., Ferrer, I., Nielsen, S., Arias, C., Brix, H., Garcia, J., 2012. Article: Characteristics of biosolids from sludge treatment wetlands for agricultural reuse. Ecolandical Engineering 40, 210-216.

2011 Nielsen, S, Cooper, D. 2011. Article: Dewatering of waterworks sludge in reed bed systems. Water Science and Technology. Vol No. 64.2 pp. 361-366.

...... Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds ©2013 Orbicon A/S 21 92 2010 Nielsen, S., 2010. Article and presentation: Sludge Treatment Reed Bed Facilities – Organic load and operation problems. Conference: 12th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control. 4-8 October, 2010. Venice, Italy

2010 Nielsen, S., Cooper D.J. 2010. Article and presentation: Dewatering sludge originating in Water Treatment Works in Reed Bed Systems. Conference: 12th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control. 4-8 October, 2010. Venice, Italy

2010 Nielsen, S, Cooper, D. 2010. Article and presentation: Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds Systems – Development, experience – Treatment of Water Works sludge and SAS - Cases. Conference: The 15th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exhibition. 19-21 November, 2010 Leeds, England.

2009 Nielsen, S. 2009. Article and presentation: Dewatering of waterworks sludge in Reed Beds System. Conference: The 14th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. 19-21 November, 2009. Leeds, England.

2008 Kolecka, K., Nielsen, S., Obarska-Pempkowiak, H. 2008. Article: The speciation of selected heavy metals in sewage sludge stabilized in reed basins. Conference: 11th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 1-7 November 2008. Indore, India.

2007 Nielsen, S. 2007. Article and presentation: Treatment of digested sludge and surplus activated sludge in reed bed systems. Conference: The 12th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. 19-21 November, 2007. Leeds, England.

2007 Nielsen, S., 2007. Article: Helsinge Sludge Reed bed System - Reduction of Pathogene Microorganisms. Water Science and Technology. Vol 56 No. 3 pp. 175-182.

2006 Nielsen, S, 2006. Article and presentation: Helsinge Sludge Reed bed System. Conference: The 11th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. November, 2006. Wakefield, England

2006 Nielsen, S., 2006. Article and presentation: Helsinge Sludge Reed bed System - Reduction of Pathogene Microorganisms. Conference: 10th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 23 –29 September, 2006. Lisbon, Portugal

2005 Nielsen, S., 2005. Article: Mineralisation of hazardous organic compounds in a sludge reed bed and sludge storage. Water Science and Technology. Vol. 51. No. 9 pp. 109 - 117.

2005 Nielsen, S, 2005. Article and presentation: Sludge treatment in Reed Beds System and recycling of sludge and environmental impact. Conference: The 10th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. November, 2005. Wakefield, England

...... Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds ©2013 Orbicon A/S 22 93 2004 Nielsen, S, 2004. Article: Lits de sechage de boues plante´s de roseaux : fonctionnement et problemes. Ingenieries No. special. P. 67 a 75. (Conference: 9th International IWA Specialist Group)

2004 Nielsen, S., 2004. Article and presentation: Reduction of Pathogene Microorganisms in sludge Reed beds systems. Conference: The 9th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition. 14 – 17 November, 2004 Wakefield, England

2004 Nielsen, S., 2004. Article and presentation: Mineralisation of Hazardous organic Compounds in Sludge reed bed and Sludge Storage. Conference: 9th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 26 –30 September, 2004. Avignon, France

2004 Nielsen, S., 2004. Article and presentation: Sludge reed bed – Operation and operation problems. Conference: 9th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control 26 –30 September, 2004. Avignon, France

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article and presentation: Sludge treatment and drying Reed beds systems. Conference: The 8th European Biosolids and Organic residuals Conference and Exibition 23rd – 26th November, 2003. Wakefield, England

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article (Key Note): Sludge drying Reed beds. Water Science and Technolandy and Water Science and Technology: Water Supply. Issue 5. vol. 48 s. 101 -109.

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article and presentation: 16 years of experience with sludge treatment in Reed beds system Conference: Achievements and Prospects of Phythoremediation in Europe. COST Action 837. 15- 18 October, 2003. Vienna, Austria

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds. Weiterbildendes Studium Wasser und Umvelt Universität Hannover. Kurs WH 32. Naturnahe und Ressourcen schonende Verfahren der Abwasserreinigung – Kapitel 5. (June) Summer semester, 2003.

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article and presentation: Sludge Treatment in wetland systems. Conference: The use of aquatic macrophytes for Waste Water treatment in constructed Wetlands. 8 – 10 Maj, 2003. Lisbon, Portugal

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article and presentation: Mineralisation of Hazardous organic Compounds in Sludge reed bed and Sludge Storage. Conference: The use of aquatic macrophytes for WasteWater treatment in constructed Wetlands. 8 - 10 Maj, 2003. Lisbon, Portugal

2002 Nielsen, S., 2002. Article (Key Note) and presentation: Sludge drying reed beds. Conference: 8th International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, 16 – 19 September, 2002. Arusha, Tanzania.

...... Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds ©2013 Orbicon A/S 23 94 1994 Nielsen, S., 1994. Article: Biological Sludge Drying in Reed Bed Systems - Six years of operations experiences. Conference: 4th International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control. 6 - 10 November, 1994. Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China

1991 Nielsen, S., 1991. Article and presentation: Biological Sludge Drying in Constructed Wetlands. International Symposium on Constructed Wetlands for Wastewa¬ter Quality Improvement. 21-24 October, Hosted by the University of West Florida, USA

1990 Nielsen, S., 1990. Article and presentation: Sludge dewatering and mineralisation in reed bed systems. “Constructed Wetlands in Water Pollution Control”. Proceedings of the International Conference on the use of Constructed Wetlands in Water Pollution Control, held in Cambridge, UK, 24-28 September 1990. Editors: P. F. Cooper and B.C. Findlater. WRc Swindon, Wiltshire, England.

2004 Nielsen, S., 2004. Article: Dimensionering and drift af Slammineraliseringsanlæg. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, januar 2004.

2004 Nielsen, S.; 2004. Optimale løsninger til håndtering af slam Fagligt indlæg: Slammineraliseringsanlæg vinder frem I Danmark. Seminar i Amter and kommuner I/S. (Oktober)

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article: Kolding Slammineraliseringsanlæg. Slambehandling i slammineraliseringsanlæg skåner miljøet. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, april 2003.

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003 Article: Rudkøbing slammineraliseringsanlæg – Tømning af slammineraliseringsanlæg efter 10 års drift. Stads- and havneingeniøren 2, februar 2003.

2003 Nielsen, S., 2003. Article: Biologisk slambehandling vinder frem i Danmark.. Vækst 3, september 2003.

2000 Genanvendelse af organiske restprodukter i jordbrug Fagligt indlæg: Nedbrydning af miljøfremmede organiske forbindelser i slammineraliseringsanlæg. Dakofa Conference, maj 2000

2000 Efterlevelse af den ny slambekendtgørelse Fagligt indlæg: De miljøfremmede stoffers skæbne i slammineraliseringsanlæg. Temadage på Ferskvandscentret

2000 Avlopp och Kredslopp. Fagligt indlæg om biologisk slambehandling - muligheder i Sverige. (maj 2000) Den svenske rigsConference i Linköping

1998 Nielsen, S., 1998. Article: 10 år med biologisk slambehandling. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, april 1998.

1998 Status for slam - Hvad gør kommunerne and hvad er fremtiden? Fagligt indlæg: 10 år med biologisk slambehandling. Dakofa Conference, marts 1998.

1997 Nielsen, S., 1997. Article: Styringssystemer optimerer slambehandlingen. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, april 1998.

1997 Avlopp och Kredslopp. Fagligt indlæg om biologisk slambehandling - muligheder i Sverige. (februar 97) Den svenske rigsConference i Linköping

1996 Nielsen, S., 1996. Article: Slamanlæg som bassin på fælleskloak. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, maj 1996.

1996 Nielsen, S., 1996. Article: Biologisk slamanlæg i Sverige. Vækst nr. 2, 1996, s. 36 - 39.

1995 Nielsen, S., 1995. Article: Biologisk slambehandling - “Ren rutine” Vækst nr. 6, 1995, s. 5 -7.

1995 Nielsen, S., 1995. Article: Kinetics and Temperature Dependence of Potential Denitrification i Riparian Soils. Dansk titel: Denitrifikationspotentialets kinetic and temperature afhængighed i randzonejord

1993 Nielsen, S., 1993. Article: Biologisk slambehandling. Stads- and havneingeniøren 5, 1993.

1990 Nielsen, S., 1990. Article: 90’ernes slamproduktion and håndtering. Vækst nr. 3, 1990 s. 23-28.

1989 Nielsen, S., 1989. Article: Naturens eget slamanlæg. Vækst nr. 3, 1989. s. 16-20.

Steen Nielsen ORBICON A/S Product Manager Ringstedvej 20 M. Sc. Biologist DK - 4000 Roskilde WASTE WATER AND SLUDGE TREATMENT +45 46 30 03 10 D +45 46 30 03 45 www.orbicon.com M +45 40 21 22 51 [email protected]

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...... Sludge Treatment in Reed Beds ©2013 Orbicon A/S 27 98 Floating Concentrated Wetlands (FCW) • Imitates a natural wetland but with significantly more surface area • Constructed of a post-consumer polymer matrix Natural Floating Island • Waterborne nutrients, metals and solid particles are absorbed and sequestered

• 1 ft³ of matrix = 300-3000 ft² of surface area for active biofilm growth BioHaven® Matrix

99 Biofilm • Composed of multiple bacterial species native to the local waterbody • 80% of the filtering by FTW is done by Biofilm • Particulate matter, phosphorous, metals and contaminants are trapped, absorbed or deposited below the island • Nitrogenous and organic compounds are broken down into CO2 and N2

100 As microbes cover the surface, the FCW matrix (BioHaven®) becomes an effective biological system, even without plants

101 Landfill Leachate Results

102 ApplicationsMarkets Wastewater Lagoons & Odour Control

103 : Wastewater Lagoon

104 105 The BioHaven® FCW Solution

• New or as Retrofit: FCW increases the capacity of wastewater & stormwater lagoons

• Allows additional hookups within existing infrastructure

• Modular – to meet changing needs & standards

• Complementary technology

106 ApplicationsMarkets Lake, Lagoon, Pond & River Restoration

107 Mature Floating Constructed Wetlands with Native Plants

108 MarketsApplication Lake, Lagoon & Pond Restoration

One acre BioHaven floating island in New Zealand

109 MarketsApplication River Restoration in China

110 Corporate or Municipal Logo

111 Application Where Required Design for Wildlife Habitat Enhancement

112 Application Wildlife Habitat for US Army Corps

113 Application Fishery Enhancement & Fish Growth

114 Effective Reduction of Contaminants

Contaminant reduction: • Ammonia: 10-50 kg/yr/m3 • Nitrate: 14.5 kg/yr/m3 • Phosphorus: 0.8-12.8 kg/yr/m3 • TSS: 4.8 kg/yr/m3 • BOD: 4.8-480 kg/yr/m3

• BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) • Increases DO (Dissolved Oxygen)

115 Montana, Wastewater Pond 12 month monitoring of total N reduction vs Temps.

MBRCT Pilot Project - Total Nitrogen

50 Influent TN Control TN 40 Floating Island TN Water Temp °C

TN(mg/L) 30

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116 Montana, Wastewater Pond 12 month monitoring of NH3 reduction vs Temps.

MBRCT Pilot Project - Ammonia 70

Influent NH3 Control NH3 40 Floating Island NH3 Water Temp °C

NH4 (mg/l) 30

0 2009-10-14 2009-12-03 2010-01-22 2010-03-13 2010-05-02 2010-06-21 2010-08-10 2010-09-29 2010-11-18 Date

117 Benefits of BioHaven® FCW Systems

• Efficient, Cost effective. Minimal to no O&M Costs

• Nature-based solution, non-disruptive to environment

• Scientifically proven, supported by numerous studies

• Customizable/Scalable; 2.5 m² (25 ft²) to 4,000 m² (1 acre)

• Long lifespan (15 years +) with continuous efficacy

• Over 6,000 islands worldwide launched to date

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Station # 2 Breton Wednesday Oct 11th /2017 5620-47th Street Spaghetti Supper and Activities 5:30pm-7:30pm

Station # 3 Drayton Valley Wednesday Oct 18th /2017 5120-52nd Street BBQ and Activities 6pm-8pm

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