Brazeau County

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

February 20, 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.

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 02 20 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______

Call to Order

Present

20‐Year Long Service Award: Mike Kwirant, Supervisor of Supplies and Services

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 4 ‐ 9)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2017 (Page 10) b) Regular Council Meeting February 2, 2018 (Pages 11 ‐ 31) c) Special Council Meeting of February 3, 2018 (Pages 32 ‐ 33) d) Special Council Meeting of February 14, 2018 (Pages 34 ‐ 37)

3. Business Arising

4. Urgent Items

5. Delegations/Appointments

10:00 am Public Hearing Removal of Municipal Reserve (MR) Designation and Disposal of MR in Meadowland Acres (Pages 182 ‐ 191)

11:00 am Public Input Session

1:00 pm ‐ 3:00 pm Municipal Development Plan Review (Pages 256 ‐ 275)

3:30 pm RCMP Annual Performance Plan ‐ In‐Private

6. Fire Services a) No reports

7. Community Services a) Noise Control Bylaw 978‐17 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 38 ‐ 57)

b) Cemetery Bylaw 947‐17 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 58 ‐ 82)

4 c) Cemetery Workshop ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 83 ‐ 85)

d) Agricultural Fieldman Job Description ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 86 ‐ 90)

e) Brazeau County App ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 91 ‐ 92)

f) Easyford Community Centre Service Agreement ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 93 ‐ 113)

8. Corporate Services a) Bank Reconciliation to Jan. 31, 2018 ‐ Bank Statement attached (Page 114)

b) Borrowing Bylaw 981‐18 ‐ Paving of Range Road 73 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 115 ‐ 118)

c) FIN‐13 Council Electronics Policy ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 119 ‐ 126)

d) FIN‐15 Accounts Receivable Policy ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 127 ‐ 134)

e) Council Travel and Conference Registration ‐ Request for Council Clarification attached (Pages 135 ‐ 137)

f) Council 2017 Legal Costs ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 138 ‐ 139)

g) Council 2018 Legal Costs ‐ Budget Adjustment ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 140 ‐ 141)

h) Appointment of Municipal Assessor ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 142 ‐ 143)

9. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Rocky Rapids Water ‐ Update Report attached (Pages 144 ‐ 147)

b) ROAD‐0216 RR 72 North of TWP 495 Rocky Rapids Lagoon Access ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 148 ‐ 153)

c) Legal Opinion ‐ Stang Property (Tree Damage Assessment) ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 154)

d) Clarification of the Ring Road Design Criteria Further to 2017/18 Budget Discussion ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 155 ‐ 162) 5

e) Physically and Legally Land Locked Road Requests with Estimates ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 163 ‐ 176)

f) Equipment Replacement Program PW‐16 ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 177 ‐ 178)

g) ROAD‐171 TWP 504 (RR 81 to RR 82) ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 179 ‐ 181)

10. Planning and Development a) Removal of Municipal Reserve (MR) Designation and Disposal of MR in Meadowland ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 182 ‐ 191)

b) Cannabis Legalization 17M‐021 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 192 ‐ 198)

c) Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18A‐001: Bylaw 983‐18 Redistrict NW 12‐49‐07‐W5M from Direct Control District to Direct Control District ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 199 ‐ 222)

d) Land Use Bylaw Amendment 17A‐033: Bylaw 985‐18 Redistrict Part of NW 35‐49‐08‐ W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 223 ‐ 238)

e) Land Use Bylaw Amendment 17A‐034: Bylaw 982‐18 Redistrict Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 972 3427 within SE 4‐49‐7‐W5M from Country Residential to Compact Country Residential ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 239 ‐ 255)

f) Municipal Development Plan 1:00 pm ‐ 3:00 pm ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 256 ‐ 275)

11. General Matters a) No reports

12. Question Period from the Media

13. Correspondence a) Alberta Municipal Affairs ‐ Information about Owner Builder Authorizations (Pages 276 ‐ 277)

b) Alberta Municipal Affairs ‐ Invitation to provide submission for Municipal Excellence Awards (Pages 278 ‐ 279)

c) AAMDC ‐ Response from Federal Minister of Finance to resolution 15‐17F: Stopping the Implementation of Proposed Federal Tax Reforms (Pages 280 ‐ 286)

d) Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute ‐ release of “The Status of Human Footprint in Alberta” report (Pages 287 ‐ 290) Hard copy of report placed in council office 6 e) Town of Drayton Valley regarding appointment to Exploratory Recreation and Culture Committee (Page 291)

14. Councillor Reports Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:  Information CAO meetings x 2  Pembina Zone Meeting  Council Meeting  ASB Conference x 4  Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting  Emergency Training and Joint Council with Town and Village  Strategy Session and CAO Interim Applications  Meeting with Minister Anderson  Scheduling Interviews for CAO position x 2  Signing Documents

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended:  CAO Interviews  CAO Evaluation  Muni 101 Course x 2  Council Meeting  ASB Conference x 4  Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting  Emergency Training and Joint Council with Town and Village  Strategy Session and CAO Interim Applications

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended:  CAO Interviews  CAO Evaluation  Pembina Zone Meeting and Meeting with Parkland County  Breton Library Meeting  Municipal planning Commission  Intermunicipal Development Steering Committee  Intermunicipal Development Council  Emergency Management Training  Pembina Area Synergy Group  CAO Strategy Meeting  Meeting with Minister Anderson  Council Meeting  Breton FCSS

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended:  CAO Interviews  CAO Deliberations  Drayton Valley Library Board Meeting  Muni 101 Course x 2  Pembina Zone Meeting and Parkland County  Council Meeting  Meeting with Wildrose School Division 7  Intermunicipal Development Plan  Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Board Meeting  Emergency Response Training  Joint Council with Town of Drayton Valley and Village of Breton  Strategic Planning with Council

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended:  CAO Meeting  CAO Interviews  Muni 101 Course x 2  Pembina Zone Meeting  Council Meeting  Wildrose School Division Meeting  Municipal Planning Commission  Municipal Development Plan Strategy Meeting  Physician Recruitment Meeting  West Central Air Shed Meeting  Emergency Training  Joint Council Meeting  Strategy Meeting  Minister Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended:  Interim CAO Interview  Interim CAO Review  Muni 101 Course x 2  Pembina Zone Meeting and Parkland County  Council Meeting  FCSS Board Meeting  Intermunicipal Development Plan with Town of Drayton Valley  Emergency Training and Joint Council  Strategy regarding CAO Interim  Eagle Point Blue Rapids Meeting

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended:  CAO Interview  CAO Deliberations  Muni 101 x 2  Pembina Zone Meeting  Meeting with Parkland County  Council Meeting  Municipal Planning Commission  Intermunicipal Development Plan  Safety meeting  Joint Meeting with Town and Breton  Strategy Meeting  Brazeau Seniors Foundation payroll and sign cheques ‐ no charge  Meeting with Minister Anderson  Post‐Election Round‐up (from December) 8

15. Meeting Dates a) Invitation to attend Hwy 39/20 Alliance Annual General Meeting and Dinner February 28, 2018 5:30 p.m. Thorsby Community Centre (Page 292)

b) Ratification of Council Meetings February 2 and 3, 2018

c) Invitation for Council attendance and Reeve to speak at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night April 18, 2018 | Dinner and Entertainment | No cost (Pages 293 ‐ 294)

d) Asset Management Awareness Workshop (Pages 295 ‐ 298)

e) Devon UCP Constituency Association Dinner and Town Hall Meeting (Pages 299 ‐ 300)

16. In‐Private a) Cemetery Legal Opinion FOIP Section 27

b) Complaint against Member of Council FOIP Section 17 and 24

17. Adjournment

9 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD AT THE SERVICE

PLUS INN & SUITES, DRAYTON VALLEY IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON SUNDAY, 2017 12 10 CALL TO ORDER Reeve Guyon called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve M. Gressler, Deputy Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor

OTHERS R. Seidel, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP ADDITION TO Addition to and Adoption of Agenda AND ADOPTION

OF AGENDA 1911/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1912/17 Moved by K. Westerlund that the Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2017 proceed ‘in-private’ for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel matter – FOIP Sections 19 and 24. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IN-PRIVATE In-Private Session SESSION MOTION Motion

1913/17 Moved by M. Gressler that the special Council Meeting of December 10, 2017 come out of ‘in-private’. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1914/17 Moved by S. Wheale to provide notice to the Chief Administrative Officer to be heard before Council on December 11, 2017 at 9:00 am pursuant to Section 206 of the MGA. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 1915/17 Moved by M. Gressler that the Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2017 adjourn at 4:25 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY, 2018 02 01 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 M. Verhaeghe, Acting 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

087/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the agenda with the following additions:

7. Community Services e) Additional advertising on Reception TV Display ‐ B. Guyon

8. Corporate Services e) Extra data on Webmap available to the public ‐ B. Guyon

f) Drayton Valley Community Bus Association Handi‐Bus Funding Request

9. Public Works c) Review of Subdivision Surfacing Requirements Policies PW‐19 and PW‐15‐ Additional information

d) Ring Road Discussion ‐ B. Guyon

10. Planning and Development f) Off‐site Levies ‐ Randy Lappe ‐ Request for Reimbursement ‐ K. Westerlund

11. General Matters a) Rising Childcare Costs ECDC ‐ additional emails

e) Collective Agreement

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35. Meeting Dates g) Intermunicipal Development Plan Combined Council Meeting March 27, 2018 9:00 a.m. to noon ‐ Location: TBA

h) Mayors and Reeves Meeting ‐ Administrative Support ‐ B. Guyon

i) Invitation for Reeve to speak at Rural Crime Watch Meeting ‐ March 8, 2018

j) Potential meeting with Minister Anderson at AAMDC

36. In‐Private c) Stang Property Disclosure of Report ‐ FOIP Section 16

d) CAO Personnel FOIP Section 24 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

088/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING None

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

Drayton Valley and District Agricultural Society’s Financial Information W. Compton presented the Drayton Valley and District Agricultural Society’s Financial Information.

089/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse contact the Town and ask for their approval to invite the Drayton Valley and District Agricultural Society as a delegation to the next joint council meeting on March 2, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Donation for a Door Prize for the Physician Recruitment Doctor Appreciation Night H. Swan presented a request for a door prize for the Physician Recruitment Doctor Appreciation Night

090/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to approve two lawn chairs for a door prize for physician recruitment appreciation night. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Rotary Club 7th Annual Black and White Ladies Diamond Gala W. Compton presented the request for a donation and silent auction item for the Rotary Club’s 7th Annual Black and White Ladies Diamond Gala.

091/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich that Brazeau County Council donate a silent auction item valued up to $100 to the Rotary 7th Annual Black and White Ladies Diamond Gala. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan OPPOSED B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler DEFEATED

092/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund $500 option “a”: Council approve to donate $500 and a silent auction item valued up to $100 to the 7th Annual Black and White Ladies Diamond Gala hosted by the Rotary Club of Drayton Valley. Funding to come from FIN‐7 Community Organization Funding. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan CARRIED

093/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich that we have a discussion to schedule a meeting to look at community group funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2018 02 01 Page 3 of 21

094/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to add item 35. k) Meeting Dates ‐ set a date for discussion for sponsoring local events. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Senior Handi Bus Harvey Giesbrecht and Terry Primeau presented on behalf of The Drayton Valley Community Bus Association and the Lamplighters plans for specialized transportation for seniors and those with mobility limitations in the community.

095/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to receive the report for information and that we add to the Joint Council meeting discussion with the Town of Drayton Valley. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Early Childhood Education Centre Funding Becky Atkinson presented her concerns regarding the rate increase for the Early Childhood development Centre and Town and County funding of the centre.

096/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to receive the report on Early Childhood Education Centre Funding for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY SERVICES Ditch Mowing Recognition W. Compton presented options for Council to utilize Policy Council‐10 and AG‐30 to show appreciation to residents.

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

Additional Advertising on Reception TV Display

098/18‐02‐01 Moved by S. Wheale to authorize Administration to add County advertising on the TV screen in the lobby. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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CORPORATE SERVICES Corporate Services

Bank Reconciliation as of December 31, 2017 N. Tank presented the bank statement as of December 31, 2017

099/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to receive the bank statement for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brazeau Gymnastics Club Property Tax Exemption C. Swap and B. Christie presented a request for tax exemption from the Brazeau Gymnastics Club.

0100/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler that Brazeau County Council approves the request from the Brazeau Gymnastics Club for property tax exemption on roll #000436 for bay 10 and 20 as they meet the requirements under Section 362 of the Municipal Government Act.

0101/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to table the discussion until after lunch. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler Opposed K. Westerlund CARRIED

Property Tax Relieve for Roll #002070 C. Swap presented a resident request for tax relief.

0102/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse that option “a”: that the Finance Coordinator will continue to work with the property owner through an agreed upon payment plan for full payment of all taxes, penalties and interest. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Accounts 232 and 239

0103/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to move the discussion on Accounts 232 and 239 to the April 3, 2018 Council meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2018 02 01 Page 5 of 21

Extra Data on Webmap Available to the Public

0104/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to add additional data on well sites to the public Webmap. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0105/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to investigate adding the mill rates to the public Webmap data and not the tax levy at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:36 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:51 a.m.

Drayton Valley Community Bus Association Handi‐Bus Funding Request B. Christie presented updated information regarding funding options for the Drayton Valley and Community Bus Associations Handi Bus project.

0106/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the additional information for the Handi‐bus for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Public Works and Infrastructure

Design and Construction of ROAD‐0219 at Cynthia Area 1 B. Sakalley presented an amendment to the 2017 Capital budget for works completed towards design and construction of ROAD‐0219 at Cynthia Area 1.

0107/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich option “a”: amends the 2017 Capital budget in the amount of $250,000 for works completed towards design and construction of ROAD‐0219 at Cynthia Area 1 from “unrestricted surplus.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Purchase of Survey Data Collector & Software 2017 Budget Adjustment Z. Khokhar presented a request to amend the 2017 Capital Budget for the purchase of survey equipment and software.

0108/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler that we ratify the 2017 Capital Budget for the purchase of survey equipment and software in the amount of $12,294.00 with funding from Equipment Replacement Restricted Surplus.

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0109/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to authorize M. Gressler to withdraw his motion. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0110/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich that we amend the 2017 Capital Budget ratifying the purchase of the second data collector survey equipment for $12,294.00 with funding from “Equipment Replacement Restricted Surplus.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:10 a.m.

Terry Primeau from the Drayton Valley Lamplighters Events Group, which fundraises through sporting events for charities, spoke in support of the seniors Handi bus. He provided information on the Green Trip Initiative and on the Devon bus programs. He implored Council to take a look at the Green Trip Initiative. There is offloading to municipalities by the Province, but there is government funding available.

Garry Mastre, concerned citizen, indicated he mows his ditches and others do too. To say that he can’t because the County is liable is silly. Council should encourage it. People are not looking for anything for it and there are already too many rules.

Safronie Hanas, Division 5 resident, spoke regarding mowing of ditches. He has mowed his for 38 years and it is getting harder and harder to do because of gravel on shoulder. The farmers market should be renamed to a flea market as 75% or more vendors are from town selling perfume and soaps and that doesn’t constitute a farmers market.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:27 a.m.

0111/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to put Green Trip Funding on the agenda as item 8 g). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0112/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to request Administration to investigate the Green Trip funding and bring back a report for the March 3, 2018 Council meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0113/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to amend motion 0111/18‐02‐01 for the report on the Green Trip funding, to March 6, 2018 Council meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Public Works and Infrastructure

Review of Subdivision Surfacing Requirements Policy Z. Khokhar presented Policies PW‐15 and PW‐19 for Council’s review.

0114/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to add the option of recycled asphalt and cold mix to the appropriate subdivision surfacing policies and bring back to Council for review on March 6, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ring Road Discussion

0115/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to not proceed with curb and gutter design on the Ring Road (RR 73 from 26th Ave to Helena Drive) based on the information given at the joint meeting with the Town of Drayton Valley. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler K. Westerlund CARRIED

0116/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to check the recordings of the budget meeting on the Ring Road discussion and confirm the motion and discussion in regards to the design standards by March 6, 2018 and provide original budget presentation materials and proposed funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECESS FOR LUNCH 0117/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of February 1, 2018 recess for lunch at 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 12:51 p.m.

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0118/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to bring the tabling motion 0100/18‐02‐01 from this morning back to now. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brazeau Gymnastics Club Property Tax Exemption C. Swap provided updated information on the commercial tax rebate provided to the property owner.

0119/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to bring back the discussion in regards to funding the various community groups and tax exemptions prior to tax notices being mailed out.

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IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED K. Westerlund CARRIED

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Telus

0120/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council Meeting of February 1, 2018 proceed into ‘in‐private’ at 1:01 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: Telus FOIP Section 16. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Brian Bettis of Telus and Director B. Christie and Acting CAO M. Verhaeghe joined the in‐ private session for the purpose of discussing Telus FOIP Section 16.

0121/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse that the regular Council Meeting of February 1, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ at 2:06 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0122/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to enter negotiations with Telus regarding partnerships for areas in the County.

K. Westerlund offered friendly amendment to clarify areas as Lodgepole and Cynthia.

M. Gressler accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0123/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to work with Telus to support public information on retiring surface cables. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

2017 Year End Summary Report M. Verhaeghe presented the Planning and Development 2017 Year End Summary.

0124/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to receive for information the Planning and Development Year End Summary Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Update to Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 984‐18 M. Verhaeghe presented the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 984‐18 for three readings.

0125/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler that we go with option “a”: Council accepts the report on Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 984‐18 as information. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:31 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 2:38 p.m.

Permanently Paying Off‐site Levies from County Funds

0126/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to bring item 36. a) forward to now and that the regular Council meeting of February 1, 2018 go “in‐ private” at 2:39 p.m. to discuss Off‐site Levies Legal Option FOIP Section 24.

M. Verhage joined in‐private session to discuss Off‐site Levies Legal Option FOIP Section 24.

0127/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse that the regular Council meeting of February 1, 2018 come out of “in‐private” at 3:24 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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0128/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to calculate the cost of paying off the off‐site levies for March 6, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0129/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to obtain a legal opinion on how do we not restrict monies that have been paid for off‐site levies and how can off‐site levies be paid permanently on existing off‐site infrastructure. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

S. Wheale left the meeting at 3:39 p.m. and returned at 3:42 p.m.

0130/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to obtain a legal opinion on how can off‐site levies be paid permanently, including borrowing, on future off‐site infrastructure during this Council's four‐year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0131/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive item 10 c) as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Off‐site Levy Bylaws Repeal Bylaw 980‐17 and Collection of Outstanding Off‐site Levies Prior to Bylaw Repeal

0132/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to table items 10 d) Off‐site Levy Bylaws Repeal Bylaw 980‐17 and 10 e) Collection of Outstanding Off‐site Levies Prior to Bylaw Repeal, until Administration brings back a legal report on February 20, 2018 or March 6, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Off‐site Levies ‐ Randy Lappe ‐ Request for Reimbursement K. Westerlund presented the request for reimbursement from a resident for off‐site levies paid.

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0133/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to reimburse Mr. Lappe for his off‐site levy with funds to come from general legislative expense.

0134/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to table the discussion until the first meeting in March 2018.

Tabling motion denied by Reeve B. Guyon

0135/18‐02‐01 Moved by S. Wheale to table Kara’s motion 0133/18‐02‐01 until March 6, 2018. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse Opposed K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:20 and the meeting resumed at 4:31 p.m.

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Rising Childcare Costs ECDC

0136/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information her report on rising childcare costs and emails received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Attendance of Acting CAO at AAMDC Spring Convention

0137/18‐02‐01 Moved by S. Wheale to table the attendance of the Acting CAO at the spring Convention to the March 6, 2018 meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Formation of a Recreation Board Discussion deferred from December 19, 2017 meeting.

Council members A. Heinrich, S. Wheale, H. Swan, B. Guyon, and M. Gressler expressed interest in the committee and voting ensued.

M. Gressler and A. Heinrich received majority votes. Council Minutes 2018 02 01 Page 13 of 21

0138/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to appoint M. Gressler and A. Heinrich to the Recreation Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0139/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to destroy the ballots. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Daycare and Fortis Lobbying Initiatives Discussion deferred from December 19, 2017 meeting.

0140/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to supply Reeve B. Guyon with whatever lobbying information they can in regards to Fortis. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Collective Agreement

0141/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan that we ratify the signatures on the Collective Agreement. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0142/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan that prior to the next union negations that Council has input on the conditions in the collective agreement. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Correspondence from ARMAA regarding Assessment Year Modifiers

0143/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to write letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs in support of ARRMA’s position regarding assessment year modifiers.

K. Westerlund offered a friendly amendment to copy the AAMDC on the letter.

A. Heinrich accepted the amendment.

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IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED H. Swan CARRIED

Correspondence from Alberta Emergency Management Agency regarding disaster recovery assistance application for wind related damages

0144/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to write a letter to the Minister addressing the points discussed on the tornado issue. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Correspondence from Alberta Transportation regarding inventory request of temporary bridge structures

S. Wheale left the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

0145/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to copy Council on the bridge report submitted to Alberta Transportation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

S. Wheale returned to the meeting at 5:27 p.m.

Correspondence from Mandy Breland regarding proposed access road to Rocky Rapids Lagoon

0146/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back a report on Twp Road 495, east of the airport, regarding resident concerns for February 20, 2018 under Public Works and Infrastructure. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Correspondence from the Town of Drayton Valley regarding donation of vehicle to Brazeau Foundation

0147/18‐02‐01 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the letter from the Town of Drayton Valley regarding the donation of vehicle to Brazeau Foundation for information. Council Minutes 2018 02 01 Page 15 of 21

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Correspondence from the Town of Drayton Valley regarding water and sewer rates sent to residents

0148/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan to receive for information correspondence from the Town regarding water and sewer rates. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports

Agricultural Service Board Member’s Report (ASB) Councillor S. Wheale and B. Guyon provided a report regarding the Agricultural Service Board and recent tour in Grande Prairie.

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.

Breton Municipal Library Board Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Breton Municipal Library Board.

West Central Airshed Society Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the West Central Airshed Society.

Yellowhead Regional Library Board Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Yellowhead Regional Library Board.

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

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance No meeting

Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the Parks Council.

Pembina Area Synergy Group Council Minutes 2018 02 01 Page 16 of 21

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

Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring No meeting

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 meeting

Northern Mayors Group No meeting

Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Breton and District FCSS Committee.

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

Aquatics Facility Committee Meeting No meeting

Regional Hemp Steering Committee No meeting

Intermunicipal Development Plan Council Advisory Committee No meeting

0149/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Councillor Reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

Brownlee Municipal Law Seminar

0150/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler that those Councillors who wish to attend the Brownlee Municipal Law Seminar training in Edmonton are allowed to go. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RMRF 2018 Annual Municipal Law Seminar

0151/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive for information the RMRF seminar notice. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Camo and Bling Invitation February 9, 2018

0152/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive for information the Camo and Bling invitation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ratification of Minister of Municipal Affairs meeting on January 29, 2018 in Thorsby

0153/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to ratify the meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs on January 29, 2018 in Thorsby. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Confirmation of AAMDC member visit ‐ June 14, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.

0154/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler for Council to consider what they would like to discuss with the AAMDC and outline an agenda on April 3, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

School Council Lunch February 21, 2018 ‐ M. Gressler

0155/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund that Brazeau County provide lunch to the grade six council for their February 21, 2018 meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Intermunicipal Development Plan Combined Council Meeting March 27, 2018 9:00 a.m. to noon ‐ Location: TBA

0156/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the Intermunicipal Development Plan Combined Council Meeting on March 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Mayors and Reeves Meeting ‐ Administrative Support ‐ B. Guyon

0157/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize the Reeve to have administrative support as required for the Mayors and Reeves Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Invitation for Reeve to speak at Rural Crime Watch Meeting ‐ March 8, 2018

0158/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize the Reeve and/or designate to attend the Rural Crime Watch meeting on March 8, 2018 in Violet Grove. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

AAMDC ‐ Meeting with Minister Shaye Anderson

0159/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to receive for information the invitation from Minister Anderson. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Discussion for Sponsoring Local Events

0160/18‐02‐01 Moved by M. Gressler to add to the strategic session on March 8 or 9, 2018 how Council funds community groups. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 6:19 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 6:26 p.m.

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IN‐PRIVATE SESSION In‐Private Session

0161/18‐02‐01 Moved by H. Swan that the regular Council Meeting of February 1, 2018 proceed into ‘in‐private’ at 6:27 p.m. for the purpose of discussing:

XplorNet Request to Co‐Locate on Communication Tower FOIP Section 16 Stang Property Disclosure of Report ‐ FOIP Section 16 CAO Personnel FOIP Section 24 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Directors B. Christie and M. Verhaeghe joined in‐private to discuss, XplorNet Request to Co‐Locate on Communication Tower FOIP Section 16.

B. Christie left the in‐private session at 6:39 p.m.

Project Manager B. Sakalley joined the in‐private session to discuss the Stang Property Disclosure of Report ‐ FOIP Section 16 at 6:39 p.m.

B. Sakalley left the in‐private session at 6:57 p.m.

M. Verhaeghe attended the in‐private session to discuss CAO Personnel FOIP Section 24.

0162/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of February 1, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ at 7:06 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0163/18‐02‐01 Moved by S. Wheale to have Administration seek legal advice as discussed in‐private from DLA Piper regarding the Stang property FOIP Section 16. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0164/18‐02‐01 Moved by S. Wheale to have payment to the Stang’s withheld until legal advice is sought. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED K. Westerlund CARRIED

0165/18‐02‐01 Moved by A. Heinrich that Council approve the XplorNet co‐ location on BC6 and assume the liability for the additional foundation loading, provided XplorNet is responsible and liable for its equipment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 0166/18‐02‐01 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council Meeting of February 1, 2018 adjourn at 7:09 p.m.

Reeve

Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON SATURDAY, 2018 02 03 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 10:21 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor

WAIVER OF NOTICE Pursuant to section 194 (4) of the Municipal Government Act Brazeau County Council signed a waiver of notice of a special meeting for the purpose to discuss:

1) CAO Deliberation

Waiver attached to and forming part of the minutes.

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

0167/18‐02‐03 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IN‐PRIVATE SESSION In‐Private Session

0168/18‐02‐03 Moved by H. Swan that the Special Council Meeting of February 3, 2018 proceed into ‘in‐private’ at 10:22 a.m. for the purpose of discussing CAO Deliberation FOIP Sections 16, 17 & 27. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0169/18‐02‐03 Moved by A. Heinrich that the Special Council Meeting of February 3, 2018 come out of ‘in‐ private’ at 1:35 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0170/18‐02‐03 Moved by Councillor M. Gressler to allow the Reeve and/or Designate to contact legal counsel to draft an interim CAO contract. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Special Council Minutes 2018 02 03 Page 1 of 2

32 MEETING DATES 0171/18‐02‐03 Moved by Councillor D. Wiltse to set a special council meeting for Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in Council Chambers for CAO Deliberations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 0172/18‐01‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the special Council Meeting of February 3, 2018 adjourn at 1:36 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 8:19 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor via telephone S. Wheale, Councillor via telephone M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor via telephone K. Westerlund, Councillor

B. Christie, Director of Corporate Services/Acting CAO T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Additions to and Adoption of the Agenda

0173/18‐02‐14 Moved by H. Swan to approve the agenda with the additions: 3. In‐Private: b) Acting CAO FOIP Sections 17, 19 and 24 c) Contact legal CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY IN‐PRIVATE 0174/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler that the special Council meeting of February 14, 2018 go ‘in‐private’ at 8:20 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Interim CAO FOIP Section 17, 19 and 24 b) Acting CAO FOIP Section 17, 19 and 24 c) Contact Legal CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0175/18‐02‐14 Moved by K. Westerlund that the special Council meeting of February 14, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ at 8:21 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0176/18‐02‐14 Moved by H. Swan notwithstanding the provisions of the procedural bylaw, due to extraordinary circumstances Council, will waive the restriction on councilors participating in‐private for the purpose of this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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0177/18‐02‐14 Moved by K. Westerlund that the special Council meeting of February 14, 2018 go ‘in‐private’ at 8:26 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Interim CAO FOIP Section 17, 19 and 24 b) Acting CAO FOIP Section 17, 19 and 24 c) Contact Legal CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0178/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler that the special council meeting of February 14, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ 9:03 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 9:03 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 9:21 a.m.

0179/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler that we revoke the Acting CAO. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0180/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler to appoint as the Acting CAO Brenda Christie until the interim CAO takes that place. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale A. Heinrich H. Swan K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED: B. Guyon CARRIED

0181/18‐02‐14 Moved by H. Swan that we have a complete hiring freeze.

0182/18‐02‐14 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize H. Swan to remove her motion. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0183/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler that we approve the hiring of Jocelyn Whaley as Interim CAO subject to the conditions being approved by Council.

Friendly amendment by A. Heinrich “of the contract”

M. Gressler accepted the amendment

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IN FAVOUR S. Wheale A. Heinrich K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED B. Guyon H. Swan D. Wiltse CARRIED

0184/18‐02‐14 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the terms of the Interim CAO Contract and that Schedule "A" is recognized and amended as per Council direction for goals and priorities, to be updated with Council at each regularly scheduled council meeting, and is not part of the contract. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

0185/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler to direct the Reeve to finalize the agreement with candidate Jocelyn Whaley and to bring back to Council for ratification.

K. Westerlund friendly amendment “for interim CAO”

M. Gressler accepted the amendment CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 9:55 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:15 a.m.

Jocelyn Whaley joined the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Introductions were made by Council.

0186/18‐02‐14 Moved by M. Gressler that the special council meeting of February 14, 2018 go ‘in‐private’ at 10:18 a.m. to resume interim CAO discussions FOIP section 17, 19, and 24 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Jocelyn Whaley joined the in‐private session for the purpose of interim CAO discussions FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24.

0187/18‐02‐14 Moved by K. Westerlund that the special council meeting of February 14, 2018 come out of ‘in‐private’ 10:47 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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ADJOURNMENT 0188/18‐02‐14 Moved by H. Swan that the special Council Meeting of February 14, 2018 adjourn at 10:47 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

______Reeve

______Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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Brazeoi^^v REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County'

SUBJECT: Noise Control Bylaw 978-17

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

ENDORSED BY: Benjamin Misener, Manager of Land & Environment

REVIEWED BY CAO: Martino Verhaeghe, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council gives first reading to Noise Control Bylaw 978-17, and direct Administration to give notice to public regarding proposed Bylaw 978-17.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: At the November 7, 2017 Council meeting during public input the following issue was raised: Jody Lind, landowner of SW 4-48-6-W5M, expressed concern with the noise from several trucks regularly drawing water from a dugout adjacent to his home at night. He indicated the bylaws are not being complied with and the County needs something in place to prevent noise close to residences.

Previous public input along with recent changes to the Land Use Bylaw prompted a full review of the noise bylaw, which has not been undertaken in 20 years. Administration, including Community Peace Officers, Planning and Development officials, and legal has reviewed the current Noise Bylaw 336-98 and redrafting of these provisions are provided under proposed Noise Bylaw 978-17.

Some enhancements include: • Updated language, legal and bylaw references • Additional and clarified definitions • Fines similar to surrounding counties • "Schedule A" Decibel Levels of Common Sounds Chart, establishes measures to determine what will likely disturb the peace of others • "Schedule B" Noise Bylaw Permit, application form for bylaw exemptions

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^v County'

SUBJECT: Cemetery Bylaw 947-17

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20^\ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Loose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator^^;;;;;;^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ENDORSED BY: Directorof Community Services .

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available X Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council gives first reading to the Cemetery Bylaw 947-17, and direct Administration to give notice to the public regarding the proposed Bylaw 947-17. That Council approves the establishment of a Cemetery Perpetual Care Restricted Surplus.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: Brazeau County currently owns three cemeteries: Rocky Rapids, Lodgepole & Moon Valley. Rocky Rapids is currently cared for by a long-standing caretaker, while Lodgepole & Moon Valley are not developed sufficiently to operate at this time. The caretaker for Rocky Rapids has acknowledged that they have given consideration to relinquishing responsibilities with the cemetery. Once this occurs, or at the time Lodgepole is operational, Brazeau County will need to begin undertaking the responsibilities associated with operating cemeteries. Aside from the Schedule of Fees Bylaw, Brazeau County does not retain any policies to govern the operation of its cemeteries. Administration recommends the adoption of the Cemetery Bylaw 947-17 prior to the County commencing cemetery operation. Refer to the draft bylaw in Appendix "A". Administration consulted with three funeral homes, two municipalities and also consulted with the present caretakers for Rocky Rapids Cemetery through the drafting process for the bylaw. Establishing the Cemetery Bylaw will provide Administration with guidelines to operate all of the County- owned cemeteries to a standard set by Council. The Bylaw would also ensure that the County operates its cemeteries in accordance with the Cemeteries Act (RSA 2000 c. C-3) and General Regulation (AR 249/1998). Further, the Bylaw would serve to clarify the operational standards for Administration and for residents. Once adopted, the Rocky Rapids Cemetery caretakers will be required to adhere to the Bylaw standards should they choose to continue to operating it.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION BrazeBi^^V County^

SUBJECT: Cemetery Workshop

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20*^ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Loose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator

ENDORSED BY: Director of Community Services ^.

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil X

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to host a cemetery workshop for cemeteries operating within Brazeau County.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue{s)/Concepts Defined:

At the November 2V^, 2017 Council meeting, Council passed the following motion:

1482/17 Moved by S. Wheale that we give further interest and direct Administration to look into creating a cemetery committee for the cemeteries that do exist within the County but are not County owned.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

After further discussion with Bernie Simpson, the delegation regarding County cemeteries at the November 21®* Council meeting. Administration was able to gain clarity on the concerns of the non-County owned cemeteries. A cemetery workshop may be able to assist cemeteries within Brazeau County with the concerns brought up during the delegation's presentation. Specifically, the County would host an informational session in the form of a workshop on topics including County grants and legislation specific to cemeteries, as well as provide an opportunity for the cemeteries to network together. Administration would recommend continuing to host cemetery workshops on an annual basis should sufficient interest be demonstrated in this event.

Relevant Policy: • Cemeteries Act(RSA 2000 c. C-3) • FIN-7 Policy

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UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Agricultural Fieldman Job Description

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

PREPARED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

UPDATE INFORMATION:

As per Councils January 16'^ 2018, motion:

013/18-01-16 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to review the job description of the Agricultural Fieldman with the Agricultural Service Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

As per Councils direction the Agricultural Fieldman job description has been forwarded to the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) as part of the February 21®' agenda, see attached.

The Agricultural Service Board Act requires that once a Council has established a board, that Council in consultation with the board, must appoint a qualified person as Agricultural Fieldman to implement agricultural policies and programs and to manage the agricultural resources of the municipality. The Agricultural Fieldman is a designated officer of the municipality and is automatically appointed as an inspector under the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act and the Soil Conservation Act. These acts require that there are appointed inspectors within the municipality to carry out the duties set by provincial legislation.

Council approves Agricultural policies and procedures, then in turn the CAO directs Administration through their designate. The Director of Community Services in consultation with the Agricultural Fieldman implements programs for day to day operations to achieve Councils vision.

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UPDATE REPORTTO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Brazeau County App

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

PREPARED BY: Ken Maclnnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator

UPDATE INFORMATION:

This report is to inform Council that the Brazeau County App is now available for download, and will be marketed to the public beginning this week.

Council directed the development of an App in the summer of 2017, and most recently, passed this motion at the August 1, 2017 Council meeting:

0842/17 Moved M. Grassier that Administration check on the contact detaiis regarding Apps and if we can get itfor a year or iess as a triai, then we moveforward.

CARRIED

The App has been developed by SMB Apps for a cost of $3,895 and going forward a monthly maintenance fee of $249. The App is available as free download in the Google Play store and the App store. Should Council wish to discontinue the App after a one-year trial, the County is not tied into any agreement.

The App offers a number of features, including the ability to call a number of Brazeau County phone numbers, use the public webmap, access the iHunter App, report a road, bylaw, weed, or property problem, view agendas and minutes. This is in addition to features allowing users to view County news, events, business directory, alerts, as well as Alberta Emergency Alerts.

These features are part of the main App template offered by the company, and were chosen in consultation with each department. Should features that are beyond the basic template capabilities be desired in the future, a new quote for service will be provided and brought back for Council's consideration.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brnzem^^v County*

SUBJECT: Easyford Community Centre Service Agreement

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20^^ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Loose, Parks & Recreation Coordinator

ENDORSED BY: Director of Community Services ^6^

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to enter an agreement with the recommended operator for the operation of the Easyford Community Centre. That Council add $61,150.00 to the 2018 operating budget for the operation of Easyford Community Centre.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined;

At the May 2"^^, 2017 Council meeting, Council passed the following motion:

0447/17 Moved by S. Mahan that Brazeau County take over the Easyford Community hall, as is where is, for the price of $1.00. The Easyford Community Hall is to be run as a Community Hall by Brazeau County for the use and enjoyment of all Brazeau County residents. Should the hall be sold at any time after a period of one year, the monies received by Brazeau County are to be kept in a restricted account for the residents of Easyford Community to decide where the money is to go. Examples would be a new campsite, skating rink or anything that would benefit the residents of Easyford Community.

Further to this motion, be it known that should a new board want to run the Community Hall that option would be open for them to do so.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The transfer of the community centre occurred on October 27^^ 2017. A tender for the operation of the community centre was drafted, advertised, subsequently a proposal was selected and the selected proposal is recommended for approval. An agreement has been drafted that would have

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As of January 31, 2018

31-Jan-18 31-Jan-17 General Ledger Balance General Ledger Account # 03-12-00-120 $ 4,940,201.83 $ 5,673,665.73

ADD: Pending General Ledger Posting for Adjustment $ 16,052.97 $ 15,721.05 (Adjustment will be posted to General Ledger on posting of bank reconciliation) LESS/Add: General Ledger Posting in subsequent period 14,134.96 $ 83,465.62 and timing adjustment LESS: Adjustment entry

Adjusted General Ledger Balance $ 4,970,389.76 $ 5,772,852.40

Bank Statement Balance $ 5,091,649.06 $ 5,908,692.33

ADD: Outstanding Deposits $ 14,962.55 (Transit amounts which will be credited in bank statement next month) LESS: Outstanding Cheques $ (121,259.30) $ (150,802.48) (Cheques issued but not presented to bank for payments) LESS: Adjustment entry

Adjusted Bank Statement Balance 4,970,389.76 5,772,852.40

Difference

Approved by: Brenda CtTrfetie Director of Corporate Services

Date:

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SUBJECT: Borrowing Bylaw 981-18 - Paving of Range Road 73

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services ■——

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give second and third reading to Bylaw 981-18, being a bylaw for borrowing for the paving of Range Road 73 (Meier Road to Helena Drive).

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined;

On January 16, 2018 Brazeau County gave first reading to Bylaw 981-18, being a borrowing bylaw for the paving of Range Road 73 from Meier Road to Helena Drive.

Brazeau County is required to pass a borrowing bylaw prior to commencement of construction if a project is to be financed in whole or in part, as per Section 254 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The paving of this portion of Range Road 73 and construction of adjacent walking path were approved as part of the 2018 Interim Budget at the direction of Council.

The cost to complete the necessary work is estimated at $3,178,870. Of that, $178,870 will be County resources reflected in actual expenses from preliminary work that has already been carried out on the project. The remainder of the funds ($3,000,000) will come from borrowing. Administration has recommended a 15-year term for the borrowing.

A 15-year term is deemed long-term borrowing and the municipality is required to advertise the borrowing as per Section 258. The MGA sets out bylaw advertising requirements for long-term borrowing. After first reading was given. Administration undertook the required advertising.

January 16, 2018 First reading of bylaw passed

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^V County^

SUBJECT: Updated FIN-13 Council Electronic Devices

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve the updated FIN-13 Council Electronic Devices Policy.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: At the November 23, 2018 budget meeting, Council passed the following resolution:

1513/17 Moved by M. Gressler that council authorizes the purchase of a computer and/or the provision of a computer by Brazeau County to a maximum value of $2,200.00 upon submission of receipts, retroactive to the commencement of this term.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The direction represents a change in practice from the current FlN-13 Council Electronic Devices Policy and as such, an updated policy should be implemented. The updated policy is attached, with updates identified in red and deletions crossed out. If the updated policy is approved. Administration will have Council sign Schedule 'A' in accordance with the policy.

Relevant Policy: FIN-13 Council Electronic Devices Policy, PER-1 Personnel Policy

Strategic Relevance: To have policies in place that reflect practice as directed by Council.

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SUBJECT: FIN-15 Accounts Receivable Policy

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Benjamin Kok, Finance Intern

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve FiN-15 Accounts Receivable Policy as presented.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: Administration is presenting FIN-15 Accounts Receivable Policy for Council's consideration. Currently, Brazeau County does not have an accounts receivable policy. Accounts receivable is a function of the Finance Department, but involves inter-departmental process and communications. Establishing a clear policy will define roles and processes for all those involved in the accounts receivable process.

Relevant Policy: N/A

Strategic Relevance: To implement policies that ensure consistency and enhance efficiency.

2. RESPONSE OPTIONS

Option Analysis

a. Council approves staff - A policy will be in place that solidifies current recommendation practice.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CLARIFICATION Brazeai^^v County*

SUBJECT: Council Travel and Conference Registration

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil X

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTION: That Council direct Administration on the preferred process for travel booking and conference registrations for Council.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Key Information:

In previous council terms, timesheets and expense claim forms have been posted on the Brazeau County website as common practice, even before the resolutions of Council directing Administration to post them. In January 2011, the resolution was for Council per diems and the CAO's expense claim to be posted. We were not aware of the requirement to post the CAO expense claim as this resolution pre-dates existing staff. In October 2014 when the County credit cards were offered, the resolution was that the Council credit card expense forms be posted, as well.

Below is a list of the neighbouring rural municipalities and what is available on their websites for Council expenses:

Parkland County - per diem, mileage and professional development. No other travel or accommodation costs.

Yellowhead County - mileage, lodging, meals, misc. (flights, parking, etc.)

Wetaskiwin, Clearwater, Lac Ste Anne and Leduc Counties - no expense claims posted.

The Executive Assistant currently completes many of the bookings fortravel and accommodation for Council and the credit card limit for that position was increased from $5,000 to $10,000 to accommodate the additional charges to that credit card. There have been instances where there

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeoi^^v County*

SUBJECT: Council 2017 Legal Costs

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil X

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council ratify the expenditure of $68,000 from unrestricted surplus in 2017 for Council legal costs related to CAO and personnel.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue{s)/Concepts Defined: On May 11, 2017 Council passed two motions related to the retention of independent legal counsel. 0537/17 Moved by M. Gressler to approve expenditures on independent legal advice on CAO issues in-private, funding to come from unrestricted surplus.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 0538/17 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve expenditures on independent legal advice regarding personnel, funding from unrestricted surplus.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Historically, no funds have been budgeted under Council for legal costs separate from firms used for Brazeau County's legal needs. Council's wish to consult with independent legal counsel required the above motions. Invoices in the amount of approximately $68,000 have been received for 2017 and Administration requests Council to ratify the expenditure of that amount from unrestricted surplus.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^v County^

SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment - 2018 Council Legal Costs

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018 ^

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil X

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council add $70,000 to the 2018 Interim Budget under GL Code 02-11-00-232 to cover potential Council legal costs for personnel.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue{s)/Concepts Defined: In 2017 Council passed two motions (0537/17 and 0538/17) on May 11 to allow for the payment of independent legal counsel for issues related to the CAO or personnel. Total legal costs of approximately $68,000 were invoiced to Brazeau County for these services last year. As it is anticipated Council will also have legal costs in 2018, Administration is requesting Council approve a budget amendment to have funds available in the Council budget. Based on 2017 expenditures. Administration is recommending $70,000 be added to the Council budget in the 2018 Interim Budget. Should Council require funds above the $70,000, an additional budget amendment would require a motion of Council.

Relevant Policy: N/A

Strategic Relevance: To ensure funds are budgeted to cover expenses in 2018.

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Brazeai^^v REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County'

SUBJECT: Appointment of Municipal Assessor

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Colin Swap, Finance Coordinator

ENDORSED BY: Brenda Christie, Director of Corporate Services —T"

REVIEWED BY CAO: ■

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached Available Nil X

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council appoint Bob Daudelin, AMAA as the municipal assessor for Brazeau County until March 31, 2020.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: On August 15, 2017, Council made a motion to enter into an agreement for assessment services with Accurate Assessment Group until March 31, 2020.

0908/17 Moved by S. Mahan that option 'a': that Brazeau County enter into an assessment services agreement with Accurate Assessment Group for the provision of assessment services for Aprill, 2018 to March 31, 2020 at the rate set out in the attached Schedule 'A'. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The agreement was to ensure that Brazeau County had continuity in assessment services through a transition period with the Province of Alberta, which will gradually be taking over the assessment of Designated Industrial (Dl) property in the province. The provincial assessor anticipates this transition will take until 2020. During the transition period the provincial assessor will need to work with municipal assessors in order to receive the necessary information.

in order to be delegated the authority from the provincial assessor to prepare assessments for Dl properties, the municipal assessors must be appointed by resolution of Council. Administration is recommending Council appoint Bob Daudelin from Accurate Assessment Group as the municipal assessor for Brazeau County until March 31, 2020.

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UPDATE REPORTTO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Rocky Rapids Water

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

PREPARED BY: Rick Evans, Superintendent of Utilities

UPDATE On January 29, 2018 Cllr. Westerlund forwarded an e-mail from one of the INFORMATION: residents concerned about the water and the effect it has had on their home appliances,(see Appendix "A")

Rocky Rapids water supply is from an aquifer and continues to meet the standards of Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). In the first year of the Rocky Rapids Water Plant(RRWTP) commissioning varying amounts calcium bicarbonate was noticed. In the initial stages it did clog the pumps at the RRWTP. During 2015/16 the reduction and treatment of calcium bicarbonate was and continues to be treated via an acid injection system which has controlled the PH-values to remain within AEP's acceptable tolerances and has led to reduce levels of precipitation of soda and calcium bicarbonate. It must be noted that the source of calcium bicarbonate finds its origin as and when underground water move over and through various rock strata and thereby releasing minerals that become dissolved in the water. The presence of calcium bicarbonate is not a health hazard and is in many ways considered an esthetic issue. Currently the County's in-line filter system consist of a charcoal and green sands filter package which mitigates the amounts of turbidity and filtering of various other minerals, iron and manganese, etc.

In 2018 Council approved the expenditure to install a pressure reducing valve in the main feed line from RRWTP to lower the overall pressure to approximately SOpsi which will lower the overall turbulence and aeration as the water is fed through the system. This should further aim to mitigate the precipitation of calcium bicarbonate.

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UPDATE REPORTTO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: ROAD-0216 RR72 N of TWP 495 Rocky Rapids Lagoon Access and Resident's Correspondence

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20^^ 2018

PREPARED BY: Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works & Infrastruct

Winston Rossouw, Director, Public Works & Infrastructur

UPDATE Council on February 2018 adopted motion 0146/lS-02-0±-^oved by K. INFORMATION: Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back a report on TWP Road 495, east of the airport, regarding concernsfor February 20, 2018 under Public Works and Infrastructure."

On January 19'\ 2018 at 3:43 pm MST Ms. Mandy Breland resident of % section SE-34-49-7-W5M (Attachment 1) contacted via email Councillor K. Westerlund (Attachment 2). In her email she outlined receipt of a "letter of sorts" regarding Brazeau County's plans to build a new access to Rocky Rapids Lagoon via RR72. Public Works & Infrastructure has no record of sending a letter to residents on TWP 495 E of RR72 in this regard.

In the absence of Ms. Breland not being able to provide a copy of this "letter of sorts"(Attachment 3), the following points aim to address Ms. Breland's concerns:

• Should the access road be constructed RR72 will be dust controlled and stabilized, • Sewage hauling traffic will be at a maximum of five (5) loads on a given day or none on some days. This is based on current available data.

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ROAD-0216: RR72 N of TWP 495 Rocky Lagoon Access

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UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Legal Opinion - Stang Property (Tree Damage Assessment)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20t^ 2018

PREPARED BY: Bhupesh Sakalley, Project Manager, Public Works & Infrastructure^^^^^T^

UPDATE During February 1^', 2018 Council meeting, Council adopted motion INFORMATION: 0163/18-02-01 "Moved by S. Wheale to have Administration seek legal advice as discussed in-private from DLA piper regarding the Stang property FOIP Section 16". Administration have provided details of tree damage assessment report to DLA Piper (Law firm, Edmonton). DLA Piper is currently reviewing the County's background information. Administration will bring the update of DLA Piper's opinion on March 2018 Council meeting.

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UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Clarification of the Ring Road Design Criteria further to 2017/18 Budget Discussions.

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20^^ 2018

PREPARED BY: Winston Rossouw, Director, Public Works & Infrastructure Bhupesh Sakalley, Project Manager, Public Works & Infrastructure

UPDATE During February 2018 Council meeting. Council adopted motion INFORMATION: 0116/18-02-01 "Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to check the recordings of the budget meeting on the Ring Road discussion and confirm the motion and discussion in regards to the design standards by March 6, 2018 and provide originai budget presentation materials and proposed funding". Administration reviewed December 13^^ 2017 recording and transcript (Attachment 1) which confirms that Curb & Gutter formed part of the initial design for the County portion of the Ring Road. Furthermore, the Town's Area Structure Plan (ASP) was finalized and approved in September 2017 to include a Country residential - rural road cross section for the Town's portion of Ring Road. The respective consultants then proceeded in Nov./Dec. 2017 to include the rural road cross section design in the current design package. This change resulted in no cost or time implications for the entire project. The Council Motion adopted during 2017 Budget session and funding proposed is also attached (Attachment 2). It has now been clarified between Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Administration that the entire stretch of the Ring Road (Town & County portion) will be designed and built to County residential - rural road standard (no curb & gutter).

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^v County*

SUBJECT: Physically and Legally Land Locked Road Requests with Cost Estimates

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20^ 2018 /

SUBMITTED BY: Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works & Infrastructurey^^^-

ENDORSED BY: Winston Rossouw, Director, Public Works & Infrastructure^^^j^

REVIEWED BY CAO: Martino Verhaeghe, Acting CAO

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Council approves option "a" to prioritize the road requests on Brazeau County's 10-year capital plan.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined:

During Budget Council meeting of December 13*^ 2017, Council adopted the following motion:

Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to compile a list of all current 1812/17 road requests on the ten-year plan that do not have physical and/or legal access with cost estimates, prior to final budget approval.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Road ID Description Cost Estimate

ROAD-0172 TWP 492 400m W of RR45 $100,000

ROAD-0174 TWP 474 From RR52 to RR54 $800,000

ROAD-0175 TWP 481 East of RR35 $204,344

SE 08-48-03-W5M

ROAD-0176 RR84 End of RR84 South of TWP 502 $472,000

NW 04-50-08-W5M

ROAD-0178 RR91 End to TWP 494 $625,000

SE 24-49-09-W5M

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Equipment Replacement Program {PW-16)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 2018 PREPARED BY: ZimranWinston Khokhar, Rossouw, Project Director, Manager, Public PublicWorks Works& lnfrastructure^__^^p^ & Infrastructure

UPDATE INFORMATION: Council on December 14^^ 2018 adopted the following motions:

1835/17 "Moved by S. Wheale to put on hold the two replacement graders EQ.P 0032 and EQP 0033 until review of the equipment replacement policy has been completed."

1836/17 "Moved by S. Wheale to put on hold the replacement of VEH 0014 until review of the equipment replacement policy has been completed."

In accordance with Policy PW-16 Equipment Replacement Program (Attachment 1)the following equipment is recommended for replacement in 2018:

• EQP-0032 M127 Replacement 14M Grader: o $687,500, 7,459 hours and purchased March 22"'', 2013. • EQP-0033 M126 Replacement 14M Grader: o $687,500, 7,435 hours and purchased March 22"'', 2013. • VEH-0014 T106 Replacement Tri-Axle Truck: o $265,649, 6,516 hours and purchased October 6'^ 2011.

Therefore, EQP-0032 and EQP-0033 according to Policy PW-16 schedule item 4. Motor Graders - 7500 hours is up for replacement. Similarly, T106 according to Policy PW-16 item 3. Plow, Gravel Trucks - 8500 hours/6 years is up for replacement in 2018.

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Brazem^^v REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County'

SUBJECT: ROAD-0171 TWP 504(RR81 to RR82)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20'\ 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works & lnfrastructqj:£^^5—^

ENDORSED BY: Winston Rossouw, Director, Public Works & Infrastructure^^-''^

REVIEWED BY CAO: Martino Verhaeghe, Acting CAO ^ ^

FILE NO:

Report/Document Attached X Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Council approves option "a" to direct Administration to complete ROAD-0171 at a revised and reduced budget of $295,500.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined:

During Budget Council meeting of December 13*^ 2017, Council adopted the following motion: 1806/17 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to redefine the design, based on a 66 ft right-of-way, and bring a detailed cost estimate for ROAD 0171 and allocate $497,450 in 2018 budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY As per Council's request Administration has reviewed the design, therefore as it appears most of the existing right-of-way(ROW) on ROAD-0171 is wider than 66 feet and can be built on existing ROW, however reduction to the speed (from 80 km/h to 60 km/k) would be required upon completion of the project. Administration will bring back the speed Bylaw 924-16 upon completion of the project in order to effect this proposed change. Administration has conducted a detailed cost estimate for ROAD-0171 (Attachment 1)for Council's review. Furthermore, upon investigation the amount of fill required for project has become more evident, as a result hauling soil from the Rocky Rapid Lagoon project's soil inventory is no longer feasible. Therefore, to keep costs low Administration is selecting to go with a dugout on adjacent crown land. During Council deliberations the budget for ROAD-0171 was reduced to $335,000 and approved for construction in 2018 as per motion 1858/17.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County*

SUBJECT: Removal of Municipal Reserve (MR) Designation and Disposal of MR in Meadowland Acres

DATE TO COUNCIL; February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Shannon Campbell, Planning Technician

ENDORSED BY: Benjamin Misener, Manager of Land & Environment

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17M-019

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council removes the Municipal Reserve designation on Lot R2 thru R7 on Plan 772 2995 within the E >2 of 23-49-8-W5M and allows for the sale of the lands to the adjacent landowners at appraised market value plus costs of consolidation, waiving Policy GEN - 3 requirements for public tender.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary Numerous landowners currently access both RR 81 and TWP RD 494 through County owned Municipal Reserve (MR) contrary to the Municipal Government Act(MGA). These strips of land were used to limit access and subdivision of lands prior to Brazeau County and over decades access has been constructed in unapproved locations. A landowner has asked to legitimize their current access by purchasing a portion of the MR; County Administration see no practical reason to retain these buffers as this issue is repeated in several locations. Should council resolution remove the MR designation, a method of disposal is also required to resolve the issue.

Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: During the review and approval of Development Permit 16D-100 on August 5, 2016, Administration determined that the current access for Lot 8 Plan 772 2995 within NE 23-49-8- W5M was being accessed illegally through an MR Lot. The applicant was given until August 24, 2017 to remove the approach. A new landowner recently contacted Brazeau County to ask if this could be reconsidered and the MR disposed of to allow for the sale and consolidation of the MR Lot with the remainder. Public Works & Infrastructure (PWI) noted there are several properties along RR 81 and TWP RD 494 with the same issue and as such, all affected MR Lots should be disposed of to rectify access issues.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION County*

SUBJECT: Cannabis Legalization 17M-021

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Long Range Planning Officer, Jessica Karpo

ENDORSED BY: Manager of Land & Environment, Benjamin Misener/^ V REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17M-021

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to proceed with a bylaw review to accommodate the legalization of cannabis and approve public consultation Option 2, as shown in Appendix A, with a project budget of $17,060 with costs expended to several GL accounts within department 6603 as part of spring adjustment to 2018 budget.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: At the December 19, 2017 Council Meeting, Administration was directed to bring forward a proposal regarding cannabis legalization and public consultation plan for February 20, 2018. The federal government is currently advancing legislation to legalize cannabis by July 2018. In response to this, the provincial government has released an Alberta Cannabis Framework and proposed legislation to support the legalization of cannabis. Once the federal and provincial legislation is passed, the County may receive applications for uses such as Cannabis Retail Sales, Cannabis Production and Cannabis Distribution. Since these uses will be new to the County and the topic is complex. Administration recommends undertaking public consultation prior to amending the County's Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Appendix A outlines options for Council to consider for the public consultation process.

Option 1 meets the Municipal Government Act(MGA) requirements and would not require any additional budget. However, Option 1 does not include any engagement events in the community, additional advertising or targeted stakeholder meetings.

Option 2 also meets the MGA requirements and proposes open houses held in Brazeau County, additional and extended advertising, the creation of an Advisory Committee, a tour of a medical marijuana facility in Leduc County and a legal review of the proposed LUB changes. Option 2 has an estimated budget of $12,300 - $17,060. The range is to account for up to 12 public members

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeai^^v County*

SUBJECT: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18A-001

Bylaw 983-18: Redistrict NW 12-49-7-W5M from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control District (DC)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Berni Kuntz, Planning and Development

ENDORSED BY: Benjamin Misener, Manager of Land & Environ^iTen^^^!^]Z--..^^3^.^^

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 18A-001

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give First Reading of Bylaw 983-18 to redistrict NW 12-49-7-W5M from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control District (DC), as shown on the attached Schedule A and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 983-18 be scheduled for 10:00 AM on April 3, 2018.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary: An application has been received to redistrict NW 12-49-7-W5M from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control District (DC), in order to allow for the addition of gravel processing and the operation of multiple uses from the lands. This site has operated without issue for the past several years and no referral comments have been received to date opposing the rezoning. As such. Administration recommends that Council give First Reading of Bylaw 983-18 to redistrict NW 12-49-7-W5M from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control District (DC), as shown on the attached Schedule A and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 983-18 be scheduled for 10:00 AM on April 3, 2018. Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: The applicant has applied to redistrict the property from DC to DC District, in order to allow for the addition of gravel processing and the operation of multiple uses from the lands. The subject lands are east of the Town of Drayton Valley, north of Highway 22/39, off of Township Road 491 A. All traffic generated from the proposed businesses would access Range Road 71 and Township Road 491. Existing Road Use Agreements (RUA) may need to be adjusted to accommodate the gravel processing on site.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeau County <

SUBJECT: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 17A-033

Bylaw 985-18: Redistrict Part of NW 35-49-8-W5IVI from Agricultural (AG)to Agricultural Holdings (AGH)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Manager of Land & Environment, Benjamin Misene

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17A-033

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council defeat First Reading of Bylaw 985-18.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary: An application was received to redistrict the subject lands from AG to AGH to accommodate the subdivision of one (1) ± 10.35 ac (± 4.19 ha) parcel for residential purposes. This would be the first parcel out of the quarter section and would accommodate an existing dwelling. The Municipal Development Plan policies do not support fragmentation of viable agricultural lands into residential parcels, as such Administration is recommending refusal of the application.

Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: An application was received to redistrict the subject lands from AG to AGH to accommodate the subdivision of one (1) ± 10.35 ac (± 4.19 ha) parcel for residential purposes. The subject lands access Range Road 82 and are adjacent to Highway 621. The quarter section is currently intact and the surrounding lands are primarily districted AG or AGH. This proposed subdivision would be the first parcel out of the quarter section and would accommodate an existing dwelling. A second dwelling currently exists on the remainder of the quarter. The subject lands do not appear to have an existing agricultural operation and contain significant tree stands. The site is proposed to be larger than 10 acres only to accommodate the existing open discharge septic, which would effectively be utilized as a large Country Residential type acreage development rather than for agricultural purposes which does not meet the intention of the Agricultural Holdings District.

The application is not supported by the Municipal Development Plan or Provincial Land Use policies encouraging the preservation of agricultural lands and the right to farm. It also

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION Brazeau County'

SUBJECT: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 17A-034

Bylaw 982-18: Redistrict Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 972 3427 within SB 4-49-7- W5M from Country Residential (CR)to Compact Country Residential (CCR)

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Long Range Planning Officer, Jessica Karpo

ENDORSED BY: Manager of Land & Environment, Benjamin Misenen

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17A-034

Report/Document Attached Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve First Reading of Bylaw 982-18 amending Land Use Bylaw 939-17, redistricting Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 972 3427 within SE 4-49-7-W5M (subject lands)from Country Residential (CR)to Compact Country Residential (CCR) and set the Public Blearing sine die until a water report is submitted.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary:

An application was received to redistrict the subject lands from CR to CCR to accommodate the subdivision of two (2) parcels (1.11 acres and 1.77 acres) for residential purposes. The subject lands are within Valley View Estates and fall within the Brazeau County/Town of Drayton Valley Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) and the Riverview Area Structure Plan (ASP). The application requires the submission of a water report prior to approval of the redistricting. The applicant has not submitted the water report and as such. Administration recommends Council approve First Reading and set the Public Hearing sine die until a water report is submitted.

Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined:

The applicant has applied to redistrict the subject lands from CR to CCR to accommodate the subdivision of two (2) parcels (1.11 acres and 1.77 acres) for residential purposes. The subject lands are within Valley View Estates, which is east of the Town of Drayton Valley. The subject lands access Valley View Drive and are currently vacant. The surrounding lots are primarily zoned CR or CCR. A utility right of way, which accommodates a powerline, significantly impacts the

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION BrHzemi^v County'

SUBJECT: Municipal Development Plan Review

Bylaw 938-17

DATE TO COUNCIL: February 20, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Long Range Planning Officer, Jessica Karpo ^

ENDORSED BY: Manager of Land & Environment, Benjamin Misenepw„,^__^— / REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO: 17A-002

Report/Document Attached x Available Nil

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to circulate MDP Bylaw 938-17 (based on 2017 public consultation and not including Council directed changes) to Alberta Indigenous Relations and O'Chiese First Nation.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary/Key lssue(s)/Concepts Defined: A Special Council Meeting was held on November 10, 2017 to go over agricultural preservation and residential subdivision policies within the draft MDP. Council directed Administration to make changes to the draft MDP including the removal of the Agricultural Priority Area, which was based on soil classifications, expanding the residential subdivision policies to allow for up to four (4) parcels per quarter section in all areas of the County without the requirement of an Area Structure Plan (ASP), and to add policies ensuring subdivision minimizes its impact to existing agricultural operations. With this new policy direction. Administration has conducted a review of the entire draft MDP and has updated other sections to align with the direction provided by Council. The attached Appendix A outlines these changes in more detail. Moving forward. Administration is requesting direction from Council on how to proceed with the MDP update. If Council wishes to move forward with:

• Option a. - to incorporate Council directed changes to the draft MDP. Administration would recommend undertaking additional consultation with the community since this would be a substantial change from the draft MDP Council gave First Reading to in August 2017. This consultation would include the distribution of an online survey, which would also be mail dropped to all residences and businesses in the County, additional newspaper advertisements placed in the newspaper, three (3) open houses at different locations within the County and two (2) special meetings with the County's Agricultural Services

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New Home Buyer Protection Program New Home Buyer Protection Office Alberta Municipal Affairs 16th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 - 102 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4 Tel 1-866-421-6929 [email protected] From: Monte Krueger Registrar New Home Buyer Protection Program

To: Chief Administrative Officers Date: February 6, 2018

Subject: Information about Owner Builder Authorizations

With the Government of Alberta’s introduction of builder licensing on December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are now required to have either a valid builder licence or an Owner Builder Authorization (OBA) in order to receive a building permit. Through a series of webinars and explanatory memos, program staff have been working with permit issuers to provide clarification on licensing procedures and to ensure that legislated requirements are followed.

In the spirit of ongoing information sharing and support, I want to take this opportunity to provide clarification on some key things to know about OBAs, as we have recently received several questions from permit issuers.

 Under the New Home Buyer Protection Act, owner builders must apply to the Registrar for authorization to construct their own home. Owner builders interested in applying for an authorization must follow the Owner Builder Authorization Application Process.

 If an OBA application receives approval, an authorization certificate will be issued to the owner builder. The authorization allows owner builders to construct their own home, either with or without warranty. Permit issuers are only able to provide the necessary permits if an authorization has been approved.

 Certificates issued by the New Home Buyer Protection Program for approved OBAs are referred to as “Approved Application for Authorization” or “Approved New Home Registration”.

 To help permit issuers confirm that they are looking at the correct type of authorization certificate, all owner builder certificates issued after December 1, 2017, contain letters “AA” in the Application ID number.  Prior to December 1, 2017, owner built homes constructed with warranty received a certificate that contained the letters “RF” in the Application ID number (e.g. 17RFxxxxxx). Owner builders constructing without warranty received a certificate that contained the letters “AA” (e.g. 17AAxxxxx).

 All homes approved for an OBA can be searched on the Public Registry using the legal land description. The Registry provides location information and contact information for the warranty provider, if applicable, including how much warranty coverage remains.

276  Additional information about the OBA process is located on the Municipal Affairs website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca.

Thank you for your continued efforts to ensure that the requirements of the New Home Buyer Protection Act are fulfilled. Your support and diligence are appreciated. If you have any further questions, please contact program staff at [email protected], or by phone at 1-866-421-6929.

Sincerely,

Monte Krueger Registrar, New Home Buyer Protection Office

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ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Ojfice ofthe Minister MLA, Leduc-Beaumont AR92443 January 24, 2018

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

Dear Reeve Guyon,

I am pleased to invite the Brazeau County to provide submissions for the 17^*^ annual Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence, which formally recognizes excellence in local government practices and promotes knowledge sharing among municipalities. These awards offer an opportunity to recognize the truly great work happening in local governments in Alberta.

An independent review committee, comprised of representatives from various municipal associations, will recommend award recipients in five categories and one award for outstanding achievement:

• Innovation - Recognizes a leading practice embodying the first use of an idea in a municipal context in Alberta (municipalities with a population of less than 500,000). • Partnership - Recognizes a leading municipal practice involving consultation, coordination, and cooperation with other municipalities, jurisdictions or organizations (municipalities with a population of less than 500,000). • Safe Communities - Recognizes a leading practice focused on making municipalities safer through prevention and enforcement (municipalities with a population of less than 500,000). • Smaller Municipalities - Recognizes the innovative practices developed by communities with less than 3,000 residents. • Larger Municipalities - Recognizes the innovation and creativity of larger municipalities with populations of 500,000 or greater that have a substantial resource base and that can partner with departments within the municipality's control. • Outstanding Achievement - Recognizes a municipality or municipal partnership that has helped to inspire action and change that has benefited local government practice in Alberta. This award, chosen by the review committee, recognizes the best submission from the other categories.

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Partners in Advocacy & Business January 29, 2018

Bart Guyon Reeve, Brazeau County Box 77 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1

Dear Reeve Guyon,

Re: AAMDC Resolution 15-17F

The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties(AAMDC) has a received a response from the federal Minister of Finance to AAMDC resolution 15-17F: Stopping the Implementation of Proposed Federal Tax Reforms, and has assigned the resolution a status of Accepted in Part based on the response received. As Brazeau County sponsored this resolution, the AAMDC would like to directly inform you of the response received and the AAMDC reaction.

The AAMDC appreciates Brazeau County's contribution to the AAMDC's advocacy efforts, and we look forward to advocating on more resolutions sponsored by Brazeau County in the future.

The federal Minister of Finance's response and the AAMDC's initial reaction is attached for your reference.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Al Kemmere President

2510 Sparrow Drive Nisku, AB T9E 8N5 Phone (780)955.3639 Fax (780)955.3615 Web www.aamdc.com

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February 05, 2018

Dear Reeve Guyon: Re: Public Release of"The Status of Human Footprint in Alberta"

We are pleased to announce the public release of the report The Status ofHuman Footprint in Alberta, and its accompanying online version (www.abmi.ca/hf-report) on February 07, 2018. This report provides the first-ever comprehensive province-wide assessment of human footprint patterns, and breaks this information down in multiple ways(by footprint type, natural region, time, and more) we hope will be valuable to Alberta's land-use decision makers, such as you. For your information, we've enclosed a copy of the report, as well as the associated media release.

Report Description: The conversion of native ecosystems to human-dominated landscapes poses the largest threat to biodiversity worldwide. As a result, to understand changes in Alberta's species and their habitats over time, a critical component of the ABMFs operations is the ongoing monitoring of human footprint in Alberta. This report brings together the latest information available on province-wide human footprint distribution, and provides an in-depth look at the status and trend of human footprint by natural region and Land-use Framework planning region to better understand regional differences.

We also present results of two case studies—the Athabasca Oil Sands Area and the Southern East Slopes—to spotlight human footprint patterns in areas of the province with different environmental settings and land-use pressures. Finally, we describe three ways the ABMFs human footprint data can be used to support land- use and natural resource decision making in Alberta: 1) to identify the location and extent of native habitat; 2)to examine the effects of different human footprint types on species abundance; and 3)to prioritize linear features for habitat restoration efforts.

The ABMI defines "human footprint" as the visible conversion of native ecosystems to temporary or permanent residential, recreational, agricultural, or industrial landscapes.

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

February 7, 2018

Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County Box 77 RECEIVED FEB 1 2 2018 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1

Dear Reeve Guyon:

RE: Appointments to Exploratory Recreation and Culture Committee

I am pleased to advise you that at the February 7, 2018, Regular Meeting of Council, resolution #014/18 was passed to appoint Councillor Bill Ballas and Councillor Eric Butz to an exploratory recreation and culture committee.

Sincerely,

Michael Doerksen Mayor si

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Subject: FW: 39/20 AGM Invitation

February 1, 2018

Bart Guyon Reeve for Brazeau County Box 77, 7401 Twp Road 494 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1 [email protected]

Dear Invited Guest,

Re: Invitation to Attend the 39/20 Alliance Annual General Meeting

The 39/20 Alliance is an innovative collaboration of the communities of Breton, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg, recognizing the value of working together to promote growth, reduce costs and increase efficiency for our residents and businesses. The 39/20 Alliance would like to cordially invite you, or your representative to attend our Annual General Meeting, hosted by the Town of Thorsby at the Thorsby & District Community Centre, 4813 – 49 Street (across from the Rec Complex), on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided followed by the Annual General Meeting.

At our Annual General Meeting the 39/20 Alliance would be pleased to describe some of the exciting work we have undertaken in the past year and what that work means for our businesses, communities and regional neighbours. From collaborative economic development to cost savings through regional procurement of solid waste management services, the Alliance has been dedicated to working together to reduce barriers to growth and improve service delivery for residents.

We understand the benefits of regional collaboration and want to share with you and our regional neighbours our successes, goals and future aspirations.

We invited the Thorsby/Breton RCMP Detachment to provide an informative update on policing activities within the Alliance region.

Kindly please RSVP to Terry Molenkamp, by Wednesday, February 14, 2018 by emailing to [email protected] or calling 780‐696‐3636.

We look forward to seeing you at our Annual General Meeting.

Sincerely,

Terry Balaban 39/20 Alliance Board Acting Chair

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February 12th, 2018

RE: Volunteer Appreciation Night

Dear Brazeau County Council Members,

I would like to take a moment to extend an invite to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on Wednesday April 18th, 2018. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. It is being held at the MacKenzie Conference Centre from 5:30pm to approximately 8pm. Our entertainment will be the HOJA theatre group, an improv troupe from Calgary.

I would be honoured if you could attend, enjoy supper with us, and celebrate the wonderful volunteers that make our community that much better!

I have also set aside tickets for each of you and a +1, to attend the event.

Thank you for your time, and do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the event. Have a great day!

Sincerely

Britnie MacLean Program Assistant Drayton Valley & District FCSS 780-514-2206

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February 12th, 2018

RE: Volunteer Appreciation Night

Dear Bart Guyon,

We would be honoured if you could attend and say a few words to our volunteers before the supper.

I have also set aside tickets for you and a +1, to attend the event.

Thank you for your time, and do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the event. Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Britnie MacLean Program Assistant Drayton Valley & District FCSS 780-514-2206

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From: Winston Rossouw Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 2:36 PM To: Tina Kwirant Cc: Martino Verhaeghe Subject: FW: Find local asset management training near you

Good afternoon Tina,

Below is an opportunity for one or more of Brazeau County’s Cllrs to participate in a one‐day Asset Management awareness workshop to be held in Alberta on the following dates: Edmonton: March 06, 2018 Calgary: March 27, 2018

Please add this item to the Feb. 20, 2017 Council agenda as discussed just before lunch today.

Winston Rossouw, P.Eng, Director of Public Works & Infrastructure 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 …………………………………………………………………………….

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From: FCM Connect [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: February‐13‐18 6:56 AM To: Winston Rossouw Subject: Find local asset management training near you

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Your municipality can make better infrastructure planning and investment decisions by employing asset management practices and tools.

Better your asset management knowledge by signing up for one of our partner organization’s learning events, available online and in-person across the country. You’ll learn more about effective asset management practices, no matter where you are starting from.

Below is a list of upcoming webinars, workshops and training events. Click on the event name to learn more and register. All regions

Asset management awareness for elected officials Webinar Cost: Free February 15 and 20 Offered by the Canadian Network of Asset Managers Available in English and French

Asset management introduction for organization / municipal staff Webinar Cost: Free February 22 and 27 Offered by the Canadian Network of Asset Managers Available in English and French

Alberta

Asset management: the strategic basics Workshop Cost: Free March 6: Sherwood Park, AB March 27: Calgary Area, AB March 29: Lethbridge, AB Offered by the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC)/ Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA)/ Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta Available in English only

British Columbia

One-day asset management awareness workshop Workshop Cost: $95 per person March 12: Kelowna, BC

2 296 Offered by the Canadian Network of Asset Managers Available in English only

Newfoundland and Labrador

One-day asset management awareness workshop Workshop Cost: $95 per person March 6: Torbay, NL Offered by the Canadian Network of Asset Managers Available in English only

Ontario

Complying with Ontario’s new asset management regulation Workshop Cost: Free March 5: Ottawa, ON Offered by Asset Management Ontario Available in English only

Quebec

La gestion des actifs : Éveil aux concepts de base reconnus Training Cost: Free for two representatives per municipality February 15: Rimouski, QC March 23: Saguenay, QC Offered by the Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructures urbaines Available in French only

Atelier sur le financement et la gestion intégrée des infrastructures Workshop Cost: Free March 14: Beloeil, QC March 27: St-Jérôme, QC Offered by the Union des municipalités du Québec Available in French only

Saskatchewan

Aging infrastructure in Saskatchewan is a major challenge Webinar Cost: Free February 15 and 22, March 8 and 22 Offered by Asset Management Saskatchewan Available in English only

Find out more about our training partners

3 297 Training is offered by the 23 partner organizations of FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program. The organizations will deliver more than 60 asset management training activities across Canada by June 2018. To learn more about events happening in your region, visit FCM’s partner organizations webpage.

These initiatives are available through the Municipal Asset Management Program, which is delivered through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.

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From: Kara Westerlund Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 3:46 PM To: Tina Kwirant Cc: Martino Verhaeghe Subject: Fwd: Drayton Valley - Devon UCP Constituency Association

Could this request be added to next Tuesday’s agenda? Thank you :)

Kara Westerlund Councillor for Division 4 Brazeau County Box 77 -7401 Twp. Rd. 494 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1 Tel: 780-898-4561 www.brazeau.ab.ca ...... Please consider the environment before printing this email. PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email and any attachments are being transmitted in confidence for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and proprietary or exempt from disclosure. Any use not in accordance with its purpose, and distribution or any copying by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the material.

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From: Alvohn Snow Date: February 13, 2018 at 1:37:01 PM MST To: "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , Alvohn Snow , "[email protected]" Subject: Drayton Valley - Devon UCP Constituency Association

Hello Councilors of Brazeau;

My name is Alvohn Snow and I am the interim chair of the Drayton Valley - Devon UCP Constituency Association. I am writing you to let you know about an upcoming event where MLA Mark Smith will be hosting UCP Leader Jason Kenney as he visits our constituency on March 24th. We will be having a buffet Supper (Roast Beef) with a town hall meeting afterwards.

1 299 Tickets for this event will be $50.00 Should anyone on your council be interested in attending to hear the questions that the citizens you represent would ask, please feel free to purchase a ticket.

We will also be securing a room somewhere in the Drayton Valley area ( we are hoping to have our new county office as the place ) for a meet and great with the town and county council’s of the constituency, MLA Mark Smith and UCP Leader Jason Kenney. This meeting will be at no cost to the council members. It would be a chance for community leaders to meet and ask Jason and Mark questions in a smaller setting.

Please let me know how many of your Councillors would like to attend the lunch and town hall at The CETC.

(We need to know to secure tickets for your Councillors for the supper and town hall.)

Please let me know how many of your Councillors wish to attend the more private meeting at (to be determined) with Jason and Mark.

(We need to know to secure seats for your in the Councillors meeting room.)

Please reply with

1. If the county office available, and ifthe Drayton Valley - Devon UCP Constituency Association can have use of this space for a meeting with the community leaders. ______

2. Number of Councillors that would like tickets to the supper ______, and

3. Number of Councillors that would be attending the meet and greet ______.

Thank you

Alvohn Snow Interim chair of the Drayton Valley - Devon UCP Constituency Association 780-202-1457

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