April 20, 2021

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

April 20, 2021

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.

861/20-11-17 Council to Review Procedural Bylaw for cell phone usage Completed 976/20-12-15 Reach out to Drake’s Handi Bus for business plan and flat Completed rate fees for Brazeau County residents 983/20-12-15 Research Modeste Creek Campground background and Completed come forward with a recommended procedure for public consultation 984/20-12-15 Prepare a working statement regarding MMI concerns and Completed understanding to Council on January 5 or 19, 2021 for discussion and ratification for a possible press release. 995/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss Birchwood Expropriation Completed 996/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss independent contractor Completed proposal 571/20-08-18 Research Options and Costs, including Alberta Recycle to Completed have a toxic recycle site on east and west side 908/20-12-01 Administration to research potential risks and restrictions Completed and bring back a report on January 19, 2021 regarding the Smoky Lake County Regional Heritage Board Letter of Support to designate a portion of the N. Sask River under the Canadian Heritage River Systems 998/20-12-15 Develop a decision tree for airport development and Completed research airport incomes 767/20-10-20 Members-at-large must be appointed from all areas of the Completed County for a balanced representation - draft a policy to provide direction to Council and member-at-large appointments 012/21-01-05 Draft Procedural Bylaw for Review Completed 062/21-01-19 Discussion with AT regarding wide load signage on Hwy 621 Completed 064/21-01-19 Gather information on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Completed and how that would relate to health orders and mandates 058/21-01-19 Investigate Rocky Mountain House and Villeneuve Airports Completed 063/21-01-19 Research Lougheed Coal Policy and recent decisions Completed 104/21-02-02 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to write a Completed letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that the input Brazeau County provided on well drilling tax was not for it to be permanent. 113/21-02-02 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to write a Completed letter to FCM stating Council’s disappointment in representation and copy it to the MD of Bonnyville and the RMA. 498/20-07-07 Letter of support for the Drayton Valley and District No longer required Historical Society grant application 084/21-02-02 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to look into Completed training for LARB and CARB and not having to train as many people and limiting the costs. 098/21-02-02 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to revise the Completed Herbicide Rebate Program Policy based on the discussion today. 485/20-07-07 Administration to work with the Town Administration to Completed institute the County’s recommendations for ICF and IDP. 025/21-01-05 Modeste Creek Campground discussion Completed 056/21-01-19 Lobbying strategy to improve local health care system Completed 166/21-02-16 Administration to proceed with the land lease SE 29-49-07- Completed W5M subject to any additional financial impact. 199/21-03-02 Administration to research a policy regarding public Completed disclosure regarding rebates. 210/21-03-02 Letter to Premier and Minister Savage regarding coal mining Completed concerns and consultation. 212/21-03-02 Letter to Province to assist with affordable childcare. Completed

BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2021 04 20 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______

Call to Order

Moment of Silence for Duke of Edinburgh Passing on April 9, 2021

Present

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 5 - 8)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Regular Council Meeting April 6, 2021 (Pages 9 - 23) b) Budget Council Meeting April 7, 2021 (Pages 24 - 31)

3. Business Arising

Follow Up Action List:

MOTION ACTION STATUS 595/20-08-18 Administration look into purchasing lands from the Province Target Date: around Lodgepole October 2021 733/20-10-06 Fire warning sign at the entrance of Birchwood Sign arrived and waiting installation 123/21-02-02 Moved by D. Wiltse direct Administration to research on land In progress matter as discussed in closed. 147/21-02-16 Administration to continue to work on education, for Target Date: everyone, in regards to hunting. Before hunting season 208/21-03-02 Administration to research revenue from our solar arrays. Completed 288/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back a Target Date: report outlining how to lessen restrictions regarding May 4, 2021 environmental easements and reserves, in current agreements and policies, for Council’s review for May 4, 2021. 289/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to adjust the Target Date: policies in the Municipal Development Plan to lessen July 6, 2021 restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves for Council’s review July 6, 2021. 295/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back a Target Date: framework for a grader naming contest. May 4, 2021

5 299/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to draft a Target Date: resolution to RMA to refuse the downloading of disaster Zone 3 Meeting funds from the Province July 9, 2021 300/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to draft a letter Completed to MP Jim Carr opposing the federal downloading of disaster recovery funds. 304/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the Coal Presentations from Completed today’s agenda to Minister Nixon, Premier Kennedy and MLA Mark Smith for their serious consideration. 308/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to draft a letter Completed under the Reeve’s signature in response to the letter on page 274. 310/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to send a letter Completed to the Province asking if we can use the mediation surplus grant funds towards arbitration. 323/21-04-07 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to bring back Target Date: the Asset Management information for Council’s September 7, 2021 consideration. 332/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to locate the Target Date: policy for road requests; and, if it cannot be located to create September 7, 2021 one and bring it back to for Council’s consideration 336/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to send a letter Completed to Alberta Transportation to request the mowing to continue along the highways

4. Urgent Items

5. CAO Report No reports

6. Delegations/Appointments

9:15 am RCMP (Pages 32 - 47) S/Sgt. Erin Matthews Drayton Valley RCMP Detachment S/Sgt. Dwayne Moore Thorsby/Breton RCMP Detachment

10:00 am Metrix Group LLP - Brazeau County 2020 Financial Statements Phil Dirks - Handouts to be provided.

10:45 am River Ravine Sewer Installation Concerns Myrtle and Don Regenwetter (Page 48)

11:00 am Public Input Session

11:30 am Questions from the Media

6 1:00 pm Emergency Advisory Council Committee

7. Planning and Development a) Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1074-21 to rezone Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings. - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 49 - 61)

b) Taverner Inc. | Range Road 65 | Concerns (Pages 62 - 65)

8. Public Works a) 2021 Construction Update Report (Pages 66 - 69)

9. Fire Services No reports

10. Agriculture Services No reports

11. Community Services a) FIN-7 Community Event Funding - Request for Council Clarification attached (Pages 70 - 84)

12. Finance a) Bank Reconciliation Statement as of March 31, 2021 (Page 85)

b) 2021 Schedule of Fees Bylaw 1075-21 - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 86 - 106)

c) Tax Rate Bylaw 1077-21 - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 107 - 111)

13. General Matters a) Wetlands Solar Proposal - Update Report attached (Pages 112 - 124)

b) Brazeau County Welcome Signs - Hwy 20 - M. Gressler

14. Correspondence a) STARS Air Ambulance (Page 125)

b) Lac Ste. Anne County re: Joint RMA Visit (Page 126)

15. Agricultural Service Board - D. Wiltse, H. Swan, S. Wheale

16. Municipal Planning Commission - K. Westerlund, M. Gressler, A. Heinrich

17. Brazeau Seniors Foundation - M. Gressler

18. Drayton Valley Library Municipal Board - S. Wheale 7

19. Breton Municipal Library Board - S. Wheale

20. West Central Airshed Society - H. Swan

21. Yellowhead Regional Library Board - D. Wiltse

22. Drayton Valley FCSS - M. Gressler

23. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance - B. Guyon

24. Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council - A. Heinrich

25. Pembina Area Synergy Group - H. Swan

26. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee - K. Westerlund

27. Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre - K. Westerlund

28. Northern Mayors Group - B. Guyon

29. Breton and District FCSS - D. Wiltse

30. ALUS - B. Guyon

31. Recreation Board - H. Swan, A. Heinrich

32. Chamber of Commerce - D. Wiltse

33. Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board - B. Guyon

34. Meeting Dates: a) Alberta's Recovery Plan with Hon. Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation virtual presentation hosted by Chamber of Commerce April 26, 2021 (Page 127)

b) FCSS Mental Health Virtual Workshop May 11, 2021 (Page 128)

35. Closed Session: a) Mediation/Arbitration Update FOIP Section 21 b) Personnel FOIP Section 19 c) Legal Update FOIP Section 27 d) Campground Update FOIP Section 16

36. Round Table Wrap-Up

37. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2021 04 06 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor (by telephone) D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor (by telephone) S. McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Scharfl, Executive Assistant J. Grainger, Customer Service/Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator (by telephone)

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

264/21-04-06 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions:

6. Lars Sander-Green - presentation cancelled CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

265/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2021 Special Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

266/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Regular Council Meeting as amended: Page 17 Motion 198/21-03-02 “of” should be “for” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

267/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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268/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

269/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

270/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

271/21-04-06 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

272/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2021 Special Council Meeting as amended: Motion 254/21-03-23 “Moved by A. Heinrich” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

273/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2021 Special Council Meeting Rebate Discussion as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

274/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2021 Special Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List S. McKerry reviewed the status of the action items.

275/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the Follow Up Action List for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None

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CAO REPORT CAO Report

Public Disclosure Policy S. McKerry presented the risks that the municipality may encounter with the releasing of personal information for every rebate/subsidy program the municipality provides.

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Government Relations Update Brian Senio presented updated information on the government relations matters he has been working on behalf of Brazeau County.

Road Access Request Catherine Bamsey presented her request for private access to her land.

276/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring the road request list for Council’s review at the budget meeting April 7, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Open-pit Coal Mines in the Eastern Slopes Jim Stelfox presented on the downstream effects of coal mining.

S. Wheale left the meeting at 10:01 a.m. and returned at 10:06 a.m.

S. Wheale left at 10:19 a.m. and returned at 10:24 a.m.

Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining Colton Vessy presented on the environmental impacts of coal mining.

277/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to accept the coal mining impact presentations for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:59 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:08 a.m.

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:08 a.m.

Allan Taylor suggested video broadcasting for council meetings; spoke to his concerns with coal mines and reviewed newspaper articles regarding the impact of coal mining. He suggested Council review the costs and revenue of Modeste Campground before making a decision. Council Minutes 2021 04 06 Page 3 of 15

Marc St. Laurent spoke to coal mining and the lack of communication through Fish and Wildlife.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:16 a.m.

Public Disclosure Policy Discussion continued on the potential Public Disclosure Policy.

278/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Public Disclosure Policy discussion for information. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

AGRICULTURE SERVICES Agriculture Services

Herbicide Rebate Program Policy Council discussed the Herbicide Rebate Program Policy for final approval.

279/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve AG-3 Herbicide Rebate Program Policy less item k) on page 171.

M. Gressler requested his motion be withdrawn. MOTION WITHDRAWN

280/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to remove item k) from the AG-3 Policy. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED Council Minutes 2021 04 06 Page 4 of 15

281/21-04-06 Moved S. Wheale to keep item 2. e) as presented originally, within AG-3 Herbicide Rebate Program Policy and reads “applicants are eligible for the rebate for the application of a registered herbicide listed on the Herbicide Rebate Application, as per label directions”. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale OPPOSED H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler DEFEATED

282/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve AG-3 as presented and amended. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler A. Heinrich OPPOSED S. Wheale H. Swan CARRIED

283/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to add to the AG-3 application “all other chemicals must be approved by the County Ag Fieldman.” IN FAVOUR B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler H. Swan K. Westerlund OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

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Municipal Mountain Pine Beetle Program N. Chambers presented an update report on the approved grant received for the Mountain Pine Beetle Program.

284/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the Mountain Pine Beetle Program report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Alberta Invasive Species Council Sponsorship Request N. Chambers presented the request from the Agricultural Service Board for sponsorship of the Alberta Invasive Species Council for $1000.

285/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the Bronze level sponsorship of $1000 to the Alberta Invasive Species Council with funds coming from GL 02-11-00-222. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Alberta Trapper's Association Donation N. Chambers presented a request from the Agricultural Service Board for a donation to the Alberta Trapper's Association.

286/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve a donation of $2500 to the Alberta Trapper’s Association, Drayton Valley Trapper’s Local with funds to come from 02-11-00-222. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:12 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 1:03 p.m.

287/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to add 35. b) Personnel FOIP Section 19 to the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Environmental Reserves and Environmental Reserve Easements C. Dyck presented an update report on Environmental Reserve parcels and easements.

288/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back a report outlining how to lessen restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves, in current agreements and policies, for Council’s review for May 4, 2021.

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

289/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to adjust the policies in the Municipal Development Plan to lessen restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves for Council’s review July 6, 2021. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon D. Wiltse OPPOSED H. Swan K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works

Construction Tender - Lodgepole & Township Road 494 L. Fischer presented the tender results for construction tender Lodgepole and Township Road 494.

290/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to proceed in awarding the construction tender for the overlay projects in Lodgepole and Twp Rd 494 to Ledcor Highways with the extended scope as discussed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 3:04 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 3:10 p.m.

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Riverside Horse Trails - Access Road Gravel Request L. Fischer presented a request for gravelling and maintaining the access road into the Riverside Horse Trails.

291/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to proceed with the one time re-gravelling of the access road into the Riverside Horse Trails off of Range Road 91 out of the operating budget. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

High Water Usage: 4906 - 54 Ave Cynthia L. Fischer gave an update report on the investigation into a high water usage issue in Cynthia.

292/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale receive the High Water Usage report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2021 Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up L. Fischer presented the dates and updated information regarding the 2021 hazardous waste round-up.

293/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up for the east side of the River at the old shop in May as suggested.

D. Wiltse offered a friendly amendment to change “east” to “west”

M. Gressler accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

294/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to discuss with the Village of Breton moving up the date for their hazardous waste round-up to align with provincial grants and lower costs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Grader Naming Contest H. Swan presented the idea of a grader naming contest for kids.

295/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back a framework for a grader naming contest. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

FIN-7 Culture Grant Application - Drayton Valley Fine Arts Society L. Chambers presented a funding request from the Drayton Valley Fine Art Society.

296/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve providing support to the Drayton Valley Fine Art Society in the amount of $500 from FIN-7 Cultural Funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Modeste Creek Campground L. Chambers presented updated information on the 2021 operations of the Modeste Campground.

297/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Modeste Creek Campground report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

FINANCE Finance

Bank Reconciliation Statement as of February 28, 2021

298/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the Bank Reconciliation Statement as of February 28, 2021 for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Disaster Recovery Funds K. Westerlund raised concern with the municipality now being responsible for 10% of disaster recovery funds.

299/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to draft a resolution to RMA to refuse the downloading of disaster funds from the Province. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2021 04 06 Page 9 of 15

300/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to draft a letter to MP Jim Carr opposing the federal downloading of disaster recovery funds. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

301/21-04-06 Moved by K. Westerlund to add Emergency Advisory Committee of Council meeting under meeting dates. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Donation to Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day Gift Baskets D. Wiltse requested a donation of $250 towards the Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day Gift Baskets.

302/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse that Council approve $250 toward gift certificates to the Chamber of Commerce passport program. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

303/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to add Coal Concerns as item 13. c) to the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

304/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the Coal Presentations from today’s agenda to Minister Nixon, Premier Kennedy and MLA Mark Smith for their serious consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Office of the Prime Minister re: Site Rehabilitation Program

305/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from the office of the Prime Minister for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Town of Drayton Valley re: Western Economic Corridor

306/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the letter from the Town of Drayton Valley for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Phyllis Schmitt and Lynn Oberle re: Coal Mines

307/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to receive all three letters from Phyllis Schmitt and Lynn Oberle for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

308/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to draft a letter under the Reeve’s signature in response to the letter on page 274. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler S. Wheale CARRIED

Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Well Drilling Tax

309/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the letter from Municipal Affairs for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Mediation Matching Grant

310/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to send a letter to the Province asking if we can use the mediation surplus grant funds towards arbitration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minister of Sonya Savage re: Coal Mining

311/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the letter from Minister Savage for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Town of Drayton Valley re: Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement

312/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the letter from the Town of Drayton Valley for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports February 2021 Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Special Council, Mediation, Premier Town Hall  ALUS  Arbitration and RMA Meeting  MLA Meeting and Mediation  RMA Provincial Policing Meeting  Special Council, Mediation, Warburg Seed Cleaning  RMA Provincial Budget, Mediation

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended:  Regular Council Meeting by telephone (no charge)  Mediation by telephone (no charge)  Special Council Meeting, Mediation  Regular Council Meeting  ASB  Breton Library  Drayton Valley Library  Special Council Meeting and Mediation  RMA Provincial Budget  Special Council Meeting

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Mediation  MPC  Mediation  Mediation  EPBR Park Council  RMA Townhall and Special Council

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Mediation  MPC  Mediation  Brownlee Emerging Trends Law Seminar Council Minutes 2021 04 06 Page 12 of 15

 Mediation  Ag Mental Health Webinar  Special Council

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Mediation  Telephone Townhall Premier  Greywood Forage Webinar  Mediation  ASB  Emerging Trends in Municipal Law Seminar  Mediation  Do More Ag Mental Health  Special Council Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Mediation  MPC  Mediation  Mediation  RMA Virtual Budget, Special Council, Virtual Premier re: Budget

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended:  Regular Council Meeting x 2  Mediation  Ag Mental Health Workshop  Mediation  ASB  Chamber of Commerce  Town Hall Meeting  Mediation  Ag Mental Health Workshop  FCSS Breton  RMA Virtual Town Hall/Special Council Meeting

313/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Councillor Reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

RMA Member Visit 2021

314/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to request a longer familiarization meeting with RMA for July or August 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Emergency Advisory Council Committee Meeting

315/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to set the Emergency Advisory Council Committee meeting for April 20, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:39 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 4:46 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

316/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 4:46 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Mediation/Arbitration Update FOIP Section 21 b) Personnel FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

317/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 5:10 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 5:11 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 5:15 p.m.

318/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the mediation/arbitration update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

319/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to set a date for an interim CAO Update. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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ADJOURNMENT 320/21-04-06 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021 adjourn at 5:16 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY 2021 04 07 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor (by telephone) D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor (by telephone) S. McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Scharfl, Executive Assistant J. Grainger, Customer Services/Administrative Assistant C. Swap, General Manager of Finance

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

321/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the agenda with additions:

3. a) Review of Capital Funding sheet clarification of motion from April 6, 2021 regarding Lodgepole and Twp 494.

6. e) 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Roundup - delete

e) LAIM-0023 Lindale Rodeo Grounds Renovations

f) Resident Road Request List CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OPERATING BUDGET Operating Budget C. Swap provided an overview of changes from interim budget and the status of reserves.

CAPTIAL BUDGET Capital Funding Sheet C. Swap reviewed the capital funding sheet.

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FIN-4 – Surplus Funds Policy C. Swap presented the FIN-4 Surplus Funds Policy for any changes from Council.

322/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the FIN-4 Policy for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

323/21-04-07 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to bring back the Asset Management information for Council’s consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:10 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:19 a.m.

Reeve B. Guyon declared conflict of interest and left the meeting at 10:20 a.m.

Deputy Reeve S. Wheale assumed the chair.

ADDITIONAL BUDGET ITEMS Willey West Administration Building Power Upgrade L. Chambers presented a request for additional funds to upgrade the power at the Willey West Administration Building to meet code.

324/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler that Council add $5000 towards the upgrade of building at Willey West Campground with funds from GL 02 72 00 239. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Micro-Surfacing/Chip Seal Test Sections L. Fischer presented options for the micro-surfacing/chip seal test section.

325/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to proceed with applying the micro-surfacing product on the Ring Road from Meier Road to Twp Rd 492. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 10:32 a.m.

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326/21-04-07 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to proceed with applying a double chip seal coat on Twp Road 495 from RR 71 to RR 73 (INHR-16-0004) with additional funding of $145,000 from Roads Restricted Surplus, for a total budget of $270,000.00. IN FAVOUR K. Westerlund H. Swan D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED B. Guyon S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon resumed the chair at 10:54 a.m.

327/21-04-07 Moved by H. Swan that Council direct Administration to proceed with stabilizing the base and to apply a cape seal on the extension of HWY 616 (ROAD-0225) TWP 480 from RR71 to RR 72, with additional funding of $274,180 from Roads - Restricted Surplus for a total budget of $426,180. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler H. Swan K. Westerlund OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

Construction of Road to Dunnington Pit (ROAD-0187) L. Fischer presented options to repair the road to the Dunnington Pit.

328/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to move ROAD-0276 RR 90 South of HWY 620 to TWP 482 from contract roads to In-house Roads with a budget reduction from $900,000 to $400,000. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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329/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve ROAD-0187 lease Road starting on SE 26-47-08-W5M from RR 81 to Dunnington Pit with a budget of $500,000 (Brazeau County’s portion) as a 50-50 cost share with Jones Trucking and Backhoe Services Ltd. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Capital Equipment Replacement – Tractor

330/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to proceed in replacing M105 from KeyAG Kubota for a total cost of $103,939, with $59,689 from the replacement cost value being provided through insurance coverage and the remaining $44,250 taken from Restricted Surplus - Equipment Replacement. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

LAIM-0023 Lindale Rodeo Grounds Renovations

331/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to add $9,283 to the 2021 Capital Budget for LAIM-0023 with funds from the Parks Cash-In Lieu Restricted Surplus. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Resident Road Request List Council reviewed and discussed the road request list.

332/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to locate the policy for road requests; and, if it cannot be located to create one and bring it back to for Council’s consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Drayton Valley Historical Society Request

333/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse to offer the DV Historical Society an additional $15,000.00. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

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STARS Capital Donation

334/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler that Brazeau County support STARS helicopter replacement program with a one-time donation in the amount of $10,000 from equipment restricted surplus. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED

Spray Unit A36

335/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse that Council retains A-36 until a review of the roadside spray program is complete after multiple seasons. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Alberta Transportation re: Mowing on Hwy 39 (Motion 0863/20-11-17)

336/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to send a letter to Alberta Transportation to request the mowing to continue along the highways. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

337/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to add Random Camping discussion and the Cynthia Lagoon to the agenda items 7. e) and f). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

338/21-04-07 Moved by S. Wheale to defer the attachment supporting item 7. e) to the closed session FOIP Section 21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Lagoon Sludge Spreading Council discussed the possibility of land spreading the lagoon sludge to save money on the Cynthia Lagoon project.

339/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back information on the Cynthia Lagoon. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:17 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 1:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

340/21-04-07 Moved by K. Westerlund that the Council Budget Meeting of April 7, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Economic Development FOIP Section 21 b) Random Camping FOIP Section 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

S. McIntosh joined the closed session at 1:01 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Economic Development FOIP Section 21 and left the session at 1:15 p.m.

341/21-04-06 Moved by H. Swan that the Council Budget Meeting of April 7, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 1:26 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (K. Westerlund absent from the vote)

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 1:26 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 1:31 p.m.

Approval of 2021 Budget

342/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to add the Municipal Energy Manager Position to the organizational chart for 2021 and 2022, funded 80% MCCAC grant and 20% from Alternate Energy Restricted Surplus. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

343/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the discussion regarding random camping for information.

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

344/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to add status update reports to the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

345/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to provide budget status update reports every two months. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

346/21-04-07 Moved by D. Wiltse to fund the operating shortfall of $1,219,632.00 from the Buildings Reserve. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

347/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to cancel the Council budget meeting of April 8, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

348/21-04-07 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the 2021 Capital and Operating Final Budget. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT 349/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich that the Council Budget Meeting of April 7, 2021 adjourn at 1:41 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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31 32 RCMP Provincial Policing Report

Detachment Detachment Commander Quarter Date of Report

Provincial Police Service Composition1

Staffing Category Established Working Soft Vacancies2 Hard Vacancies3 Positions

Police Officers Detachment Support

Comments

Quarterly Financial Drivers

1 Data extracted on March 12th, 2021 and is subject to change over time. 2 Soft Vacancies are positions that are filled but vacant due to maternity/paternity leave, medical leave, etc. and are still included in the overall FTE count. 3 Hard Vacancies are full FTE positions that are vacant and need to be filled. 1 33 34 Crime Statistics4 The following table provides policing statistics on actual offences within the periods listed. Please see Appendix for additional information and a five-year comparison.

January – February January – December

% Change % Change Category 2020 2021 Year-over- 2019 2020 Year-over- Year Year Total Criminal Code Persons Crime Property Crime Other Criminal Code Traffic Offences Criminal Code Traffic Provincial Code Traffic Other Traffic CDSA Offences Other Federal Acts Other Provincial Acts Municipal By-Laws Motor Vehicle Collisions

Trends/Points of Interest

4 Data extracted from a live database (PROS) and is subject to change over time.

2 35

Community Priorities

Priority 1

Current Status & Results

Priority 2

Current Status & Results

Priority 3

Current Status & Results

Community Consultations

Date Attendee(s) Notes

37 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to February: 2017 ‐ 2021 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" March 3, 2021 % Change % Change Avg File +/‐ CATEGORY Trend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 ‐ 2021 2020 ‐ 2021 per Year

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Sexual Assaults 0 0 0 1 1 N/A 0% 0.3

Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 3 0 N/A ‐100% 0.3

Assault 4 5 6 3 8 100% 167% 0.6

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 1 0 N/A ‐100% 0.1

Extortion 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Criminal Harassment 0 8 3 4 1 N/A ‐75% ‐0.2

Uttering Threats 0 2 3 3 3 N/A 0% 0.7

TOTAL PERSONS 4 15 12 15 13 225% ‐13% 1.8

Break & Enter 4 43 16 9 6 50% ‐33% ‐3.0

Theft of Motor Vehicle 1 21 10 6 3 200% ‐50% ‐1.1

Theft Over $5,000 2 5 2 5 5 150% 0% 0.6

Theft Under $5,000 30 46 21 15 18 ‐40% 20% ‐5.5

Possn Stn Goods 5 10 8 4 6 20% 50% ‐0.4

Fraud 3 4 4 7 4 33% ‐43% 0.5

Arson 0 1 2 2 0 N/A ‐100% 0.1

Mischief ‐ Damage To Property 0 0 1 10 6 N/A ‐40% 2.2

Mischief ‐ Other 7 7 14 5 1 ‐86% ‐80% ‐1.4

TOTAL PROPERTY 52 137 78 63 49 ‐6% ‐22% ‐8.0

Offensive Weapons 2 3 1 1 1 ‐50% 0% ‐0.4

Disturbing the peace 2 1 1 0 0 ‐100% N/A ‐0.5

Fail to Comply & Breaches 1 3 5 8 5 400% ‐38% 1.3

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 1 8 2 7 3 200% ‐57% 0.3

TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 6 15 9 16 9 50% ‐44% 0.7

TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 62 167 99 94 71 15% ‐24% ‐5.5

38 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to February: 2017 ‐ 2021 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" March 3, 2021 % Change % Change Avg File +/‐ CATEGORY Trend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 ‐ 2021 2020 ‐ 2021 per Year

Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00000N/AN/A0.0

Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 21011‐50% 0% ‐0.2

Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 00000N/AN/A0.0

Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/AN/A0.0

Total Drugs 21011‐50% 0% ‐0.2

Cannabis Enforcement 00000N/AN/A0.0

Federal ‐ General 10210‐100% ‐100% ‐0.1

TOTAL FEDERAL 31221‐67% ‐50% ‐0.3

Liquor Act 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2

Cannabis Act 00010N/A‐100% 0.1

Mental Health Act 10 2735‐50% 67% ‐0.9

Other Provincial Stats 5 16 12 19 15 200% ‐21% 2.3

Total Provincial Stats 16 18 19 23 20 25% ‐13% 1.3

Municipal By‐laws Traffic 12000‐100% N/A ‐0.4

Municipal By‐laws 10320‐100% ‐100% 0.0

Total Municipal 22320‐100% ‐100% ‐0.4

Fatals 00001N/AN/A0.2

Injury MVC 64542‐67% ‐50% ‐0.8

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 40 41 38 34 32 ‐20% ‐6% ‐2.3

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 3 7 12 10 1 ‐67% ‐90% ‐0.1

TOTAL MVC 49 52 55 48 36 ‐27% ‐25% ‐3.0

Roadside Suspension ‐ Alcohol (Prov) 00002N/AN/A0.4

Roadside Suspension ‐ Drugs (Prov) 00000N/AN/A0.0

Total Provincial Traffic 38 88 88 113 144 279% 27% 23.7

Other Traffic 40012‐50% 100% ‐0.3

Criminal Code Traffic 68294‐33% ‐56% ‐0.3

Common Police Activities

False Alarms 22 18 7 2 1 ‐95% ‐50% ‐5.8

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 42782‐50% ‐75% 0.2

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 686615150% 150% 1.6 Persons Reported Missing 31000‐100% N/A ‐0.7 Search Warrants 00000N/AN/A0.0 Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported) 11 11 14 8 10 ‐9% 25% ‐0.5 Form 10 (MHA) (Reported) 00001N/AN/A0.2

39 HIGHLIGHTS

Breton Enhanced SRO Funding

Bait Vehicle project resulted in locating a “chop shop” in rural area north of Warburg resulting in the recovery of:  1 side by side  1 quad  1 flat deck trailer  4 snowmobiles  1 prohibited 22 caliber firearm

Joint Forces Check Stop at Pigeon Lake on March 27 involving RCMP members from Thorsby, Breton, and Wetaskiwin along with Fish and Wildlife Officers and CPO from Wetaskiwin County. Enforcement outcomes of the operation include the following:  123 vehicles checked  97 Mandatory Alcohol Screenings (MAS)  26 Anglers checks  9 Verbal warnings  5 Written warnings  7 Violation tickets issued  2 Walleye seizures for tagging and licence violations  1 vehicle seizure as a result of a MAS producing a caution code and a 72 hour drivers licence suspension

April 5th, 2021

Lee Chambers Protective Services Manager Brazeau County, Alberta

Dear Mr. Chambers,

Please find attached the quarterly Community Policing Report for the Thorsby/Breton RCMP, that covers the January 1 to March 31st, 2021 reporting period. Starting this year, quarterly updates on community-identified policing priorities will be shared through this new policing report to all communities served by the Alberta RCMP.

Our first priority is the safety and security of Albertans, in addition to providing accountable, effective and transparent policing to your community. This reporting, along with community insights and guidance that you readily provide, will further help us optimize our services to address the priorities that are important to you.

The attached report serves to provide a quarterly snapshot of the human resources, financial data and crime statistics for the Thorsby/Breton RCMP. Further analysis on local trends and updates on resourcing and financial forecasting is included. Community priorities and consultations that inform these quarterly updates are also documented in this report.

We recognize that having a voice in policing priorities is a top concern for communities. As part of maintaining engagement with the Albertans we serve, this new quarterly policing report is a tool for us to report our progress on community-identified priorities. This report also reinforces our commitment to communicate the work we do to enhance public safety in your community.

As the Chief of Police for your community, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this report.

S/Sgt. Dwayne MOORE Detachment Commander Thorsby/Breton RCMP

41 Thorsby Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to February: 2017 ‐ 2021 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" March 3, 2021 % Change % Change Avg File +/‐ CATEGORY Trend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 ‐ 2021 2020 ‐ 2021 per Year

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 2 0 0 0 0 ‐100% N/A ‐0.4

Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Sexual Assaults 0 0 1 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2

Other Sexual Offences 1 0 2 0 0 ‐100% N/A ‐0.2

Assault 8 5 4 4 2 ‐75% ‐50% ‐1.3

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Extortion 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Criminal Harassment 2 5 2 1 1 ‐50% 0% ‐0.6

Uttering Threats 0 3 3 2 3 N/A 50% 0.5

TOTAL PERSONS 13 13 12 7 7 ‐46% 0% ‐1.8

Break & Enter 8 6 12 16 5 ‐38% ‐69% 0.4

Theft of Motor Vehicle 4 3 5 12 1 ‐75% ‐92% 0.3

Theft Over $5,000 2 0 0 0 1 ‐50% N/A ‐0.2

Theft Under $5,000 17 9 12 12 10 ‐41% ‐17% ‐1.1

Possn Stn Goods 4 4 11 20 2 ‐50% ‐90% 1.2

Fraud 5 4 6 2 3 ‐40% 50% ‐0.6

Arson 0 1 1 0 0 N/A N/A ‐0.1

Mischief ‐ Damage To Property 0 0 0 8 12 N/A 50% 3.2

Mischief ‐ Other 14 10 14 2 2 ‐86% 0% ‐3.2

TOTAL PROPERTY 54 37 61 72 36 ‐33% ‐50% ‐0.1

Offensive Weapons 4 2 1 0 1 ‐75% N/A ‐0.8

Disturbing the peace 0 2 4 0 0 N/A N/A ‐0.2

Fail to Comply & Breaches 7 4 4 2 3 ‐57% 50% ‐1.0

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 3 4 1 1 0 ‐100% ‐100% ‐0.9

TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 14 12 10 3 4 ‐71% 33% ‐2.9

TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 81 62 83 82 47 ‐42% ‐43% ‐4.8

42 Thorsby Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to February: 2017 ‐ 2021 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" March 3, 2021 % Change % Change Avg File +/‐ CATEGORY Trend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 ‐ 2021 2020 ‐ 2021 per Year

Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00000N/AN/A0.0

Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 12101 0%N/A ‐0.2

Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 01000N/AN/A ‐0.1

Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/AN/A0.0

Total Drugs 13101 0%N/A ‐0.3

Cannabis Enforcement 00010N/A‐100% 0.1

Federal ‐ General 21200‐100% N/A ‐0.5

TOTAL FEDERAL 34311‐67% 0% ‐0.7

Liquor Act 22310‐100% ‐100% ‐0.5

Cannabis Act 00000N/AN/A0.0

Mental Health Act 10 6447‐30% 75% ‐0.8

Other Provincial Stats 21 24 25 32 12 ‐43% ‐63% ‐1.0

Total Provincial Stats 33 32 32 37 19 ‐42% ‐49% ‐2.3

Municipal By‐laws Traffic 02010N/A‐100% ‐0.1

Municipal By‐laws 03102N/AN/A0.1

Total Municipal 05112N/A100% 0.0

Fatals 00100N/AN/A0.0

Injury MVC 21022 0%0%0.1

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 18 27 26 25 16 ‐11% ‐36% ‐0.6

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 70553‐57% ‐40% ‐0.3

TOTAL MVC 27 28 32 32 21 ‐22% ‐34% ‐0.8

Roadside Suspension ‐ Alcohol (Prov) 00000N/AN/A0.0

Roadside Suspension ‐ Drugs (Prov) 00000N/AN/A0.0

Total Provincial Traffic 57 95 71 94 82 44% ‐13% 4.9

Other Traffic 21130‐100% ‐100% ‐0.2

Criminal Code Traffic 10 8772‐80% ‐71% ‐1.7

Common Police Activities

False Alarms 17 14 4 4 6 ‐65% 50% ‐3.2

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 76623‐57% 50% ‐1.2

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 1169121100% 33% 3.0 Persons Reported Missing 10220‐100% ‐100% 0.0 Search Warrants 00010N/A‐100% 0.1 Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported) 13 13 13 8 7 ‐46% ‐13% ‐1.7 Form 10 (MHA) (Reported) 00011N/A0%0.3

43 RCMP Provincial Policing Report

Detachment Detachment Commander Quarter Date of Report

Provincial Police Service Composition1

Staffing Category Established Working Soft Vacancies2 Hard Vacancies3 Positions

Police Officers Detachment Support

Comments

Quarterly Financial Drivers

1 Data extracted on March 12th, 2021 and is subject to change over time. 2 Soft Vacancies are positions that are filled but vacant due to maternity/paternity leave, medical leave, etc. and are still included in the overall FTE count. 3 Hard Vacancies are full FTE positions that are vacant and need to be filled. 1 44 Crime Statistics4 The following table provides policing statistics on actual offences within the periods listed. Please see Appendix for additional information and a five-year comparison.

January – February January – December

Trends/Points of Interest

4 Data extracted from a live database (PROS) and is subject to change over time.

2 45

Community Priorities

Priority 1

Current Status & Results

Priority 2

Current Status & Results

Priority 3

Current Status & Results

Community Consultations

Date Attendee(s) Notes

47 Christina Scharfl

From: Don Regenwetter Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:31 AM To: Christina Scharfl Subject: Sewer services installed

Good mornimg Tina I have booked an appointment to address council on the 20 th of April at 10:45 am. The reason for this meeting is to address the sewer service that was installed by Rulam on lot 22 blk 5 plan 1521649 and lot 26 blk 4 plan 1521649 to service the duplex buildings. regards Don Regenwetter Dawnco Developments Inc. 780-621-2468

Sent from my iPad

1 48 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1074-21 to Rezone Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Chandra Dyck, Senior Planne ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim CAO FILE NO: 21A-002

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give First Reading to Bylaw 1074-21 proposing Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M [±5.0 ac (±2.02 ha)] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1074-21 be scheduled for Public Hearing at 10:00 am on May 18, 2021.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary The applicants would like to rezone Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A to accommodate a subdivision application creating a parcel for future agricultural and residential. The property is located immediately north of Township Road 501 and immediately west of Easyford Hall. Both the proposed Lot 1 and the remnant parcel will have access directly from Township Road 501.

Relevant Policy: The subject property does not fall within any Intermunicipal Development Plan or Area Structure Plan. The number of lots created per quarter section is not exceeding the Municipal Development Plan threshold of four lots per quarter section, after which an ASP is required.

Strategic Relevance: Allows for the holding of a Public Hearing for the proposed amendment and the possibility of allowing the proposed subdivision.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – LUB Amendment 21A-002 – Bylaw 1074-21 Page 1 of 2 49 2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council give First Reading to Bylaw 1074-21 proposing Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M [±5.0 ac (±2.02 ha)] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1074-21 be scheduled for Public Hearing at 10:00 am on May 18, 2021.

Advantages Disadvantages  Allows for the proposed amendment to be  None Identified. presented within a Public Hearing.  If passed, the amendment will allow the potential approval of a subdivision which adheres to Brazeau County Plans and Regulations.  Ensures that the proposed subdivision, if approved, will conform to the zoning districts set within the current Land Use Bylaw.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: No Impact

Financial: No Impact Attachments:

Appendix A: Land Location Map

Appendix B: Aerial Photograph

Appendix C: Application Form

Appendix D: Bylaw 1074-21

Appendix E: Relevant Legislation

Appendix F: Zoning District - Agricultural Holdings (AGH)

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – LUB Amendment 21A-002 – Bylaw 1074-21 Page 2 of 2 50 Appendix A Land Location Map Dr a yton V alley Municipal Address: Br eton 8512 Twp Rd 501

Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M RGE RD 90

TWP RD 502 P RD 502 TW

TWP TWP RD 501 RGE RD 84 RD 500A

RGERD91 RGE RD 85

HWY 621 D D HWY 621 R HWY 621 TWP R R 495A

RGE RD 90 51 Appendix B Aerial Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M

Rural Address: 8512 Twp Rd 501

Current Zoning: AG

SUBJECT PARCEL PLANNING FEATURES PROPOSED SUBDIVISION

TWP RD 501

2020 IMAGERY SCALE 1:3,500 52 Appendix C

53 54 55 Appendix D

BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 1074-21

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1002-18, AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 1002-18, as amended; and

WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, have been complied with;

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

1. That, a portion of Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M, be re-designated from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Holdings District (AGH), as shown on the attached Schedule ‘A’ (“the Lands”); and 2. That this Bylaw, and the re-designation of the Lands, shall take effect upon the registration of the subdivision plan, which corresponds with the Lands shown in the attached Schedule ‘A’, by the Land Titles Office.

READ a first time this day of , 2021,

READ a second time this day of , 2021,

READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2021.

______Reeve

______Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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56 S c h e d u l e A Bylaw 1074-21 File No.: 21A-002

Rezoning Area RGE RD 85 AG to AGH Pt SE 7-50-8-W5M +/- 5.00 ac (+/- 2.02 ha) 1 3 4 Shown Thus

Note: All measurements are +/- and in metres 1 5 1

TWP RD 501

2020 Imagery

Scale 1:4,783

PRODUCED BY BRAZEAU COUNTY

This map is intended for advisory purposes only. It is based upon data deemed reliable but Brazeau County is not responsible for errors or omissions. 57 Appendix E

Relevant Legislation

Municipal Development Plan Subject lands are designated as Agriculture and Rural Development in Figure 4 – Future Land Use Strategy in the MDP.

Policy 1: Brazeau County supports existing agricultural operations and their right to farm.

Policy 2: Brazeau County supports the preservation of lands identified in this plan as Agriculture and Rural Development for agricultural, rural residential and rural resource use.

Policy 6: Brazeau County shall discourage intrusive and/or incompatible land uses in predominately agricultural areas of the County in order to minimize potential land use conflicts.

Policy 10: Brazeau County shall consider the following criteria when evaluating land use and development applications that propose to subdivide lands within the Agriculture and Rural Development designation:  The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands;  The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies;  The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions;  The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment;  The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area;  The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments;  The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and  The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development.

Policy 17: Brazeau County shall require that all subdivided parcels on a quarter section be contiguous, unless separated by a significant permanent feature.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – LUB Amendment 21A-002 – Bylaw 1074-21

58 Brazeau County Appendix F

10.2 AGH - Agricultural Holdings Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Purpose Accessory Structure Agricultural, Support Service

The purpose and intent of the Agricultural Holdings District is to Accessory Use Animal Service Facility provide for a residential use on parcels which can accommodate residential, traditional agricultural pursuits, home occupation uses, Agricultural Intensive Class 2 Contracting Services, Minor and larger accessory structures. It also recognizes the emerging trends towards new agricultural uses which may be successfully Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home developed on smaller parcels of land. Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch

Cabin Home Occupation, Major

Dwelling, Single-Detached Outdoor Storage

Dwelling, Tiny Outdoor Storage, Temporary

Group Home Places of Worship

Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility

Home Occupation, Minor Taxidermy

Manufactured Home

Park

Public and Quasi-Public Use District Characteristics Public Utility Facility

The following uses shall be permitted or discretionary with or Secondary Suite without conditions provided the application complies with the regulations of this district and this Bylaw. Surveillance Suite

58 59 Land Use Bylaw 1002-18

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Item Regulation Surveillance Suite, Rear Yard Min. 8 m (26 ft) Temporary Setback 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Development Regulations: internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road Item Regulation widening has not been dedicated Parcel Area Min. 1.62 ha (4 ac) 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a Max. 6.07 ha (14.99 ac) County road where road widening has been dedicated Parcel Width Min. 30.5 m (100 ft) 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway 10.1 m (33 ft) frontage for the access of a panhandle/flag lot Side Yard Min. 6.1 m (20 ft) Setback Front Yard Min. 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Setback internal road internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has not been widening has not been dedicated dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has been dedicated widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway highway Setback at the discretion of Floor Area Development Authority for pan Min. 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) minimum for a handle/flag lots dwelling

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Item Regulation

Max. 74.2 m2 (799 ft2) maximum for a Cabin

60 61 Christina Scharfl

From: Suzaan Botes Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 12:53 PM To: Bart Guyon; Heidi Swan; Donna Wiltse; Kara Westerlund; Anthony Heinrich; Sara Wheale; Marc Gressler Cc: Christina Scharfl Subject: Taverner Inc. Gravel operations on RR65

Dear Councillors,

I am writing this letter to ask for your assistance in ensuring that the gravel trucks from Taverner Inc. are complying to the Road Use Agreement (RUA) in place as of 16 June 2016. I have been contacted by numerous of my neighbours along RR 65 with concerns about the operation of the gravel hauling and the breach of conditions of the RUA.

In 2016, many residents of RR65 including myself were involved in providing insight into the impact that Taverner Inc. are having in our community. As an outcome of cooperation, many of the agreed upon conditions determined at a town hall was adopted into the RUA and accepted by Taverner Inc.

In recent days however the frequency of the incidents when the trucks have breached these conditions have now prompted us to ask for your enforcement of the conditions.

The notes I’ve received from residents pertains in essence to point 8 and 13 of the RUA and as a summary, the biggest concerns are the following:  Operation before 6am  Congregating of trucks too close to the intersection of Hwy 39/RR65/Hwy22. This is a very dangerous intersection. It is appreciated that the trucks park there to give the school bus time to exit but a spot further away from the intersection or at the gravel pit might be safer.  Improvements and diligence needed to respect school bus hours. (as above)  Trucks speeding.  Drivers on their phones while driving.

Here are some comments from residents for your attention:

I have noted over the past 5 years that there are seasons when trucks regularly pass our home prior to 6 AM. It is getting closer to that time of year when it is nice to have an open bedroom window at night, and I absolutely take issue with gravel trucks rolling passed my home in the early hours of the morning.

I stand to be corrected, but it is my understanding that the trucks pile up at 65/39 during school bus times so that the bus can stop and pick up children without trucks on the road. Once the bus has passed, the trucks resume their travel, and have felt this a welcomed courtesy.

1 62 For the first time over the past weekend, I saw a two youth long boarding past our driveway on RR 65. I would like to see more of that along with bicycles, horseback riding, people out for a stroll, etc. These are signs of a high quality lifestyle and a wholesome community. -Brian and Karen Freier

The last two weeks of March I heard trucks starting at 5 am. I don’t know if they were loaded or not. The other concern is the road 65 has deep dips and bumps and it seems more each week. The road 65 needs attention asap. -Alice Berger

Our conditions have been good besides one gravel truck being on the road empty at 7:40 while the buses were running. His unit number was reported by myself and the bus driver down to the scale house. I have noticed a lineup of trucks at the 39/22 and rr65 intersection as they just pull off the highway but I believe that is where they should be parked until the bus is clear of the road. I know it creates a havoc on the start of 65 going north but there is lots of rooms for trucks to pull over and wait. And yes roughly around 5:15am we start to hear the trucks going by and they aren't going slow cause when they get off the pavement at RR65 and continue north onto gravel it sounds like a bunch of freight trains going by and usually wakes up everyone in our house hold. -Andrew Suelzle

This morning (April 7,2021) two large trucks passed our house on RR 65 at approx 5:36 am, and one at 5:50 am. I did not get photos. -Brian Freier

I have been so frustrated and just thought we had to accept what they were getting away with. In the fall, I called the office in Red Deer many times to complain, and the Secretary agreed that there would be a severe accident on this road soon. Without a doubt, trucks have often passed my place at 4:45 in the morning. They are also speeding and perhaps think that it doesn't matter because it is dark and quiet. I have seen many drivers on their cell phones as well. The trucks do pile up at the South end, and I have seen it often. It seems to be a place where they "chat" or are lined up to turn. When I have been waiting in the South West turn, trucks coming from the East do not slow to turn enough into their lane coming down our road, and they swing into the lane I am waiting to turn out of. Very dangerous! When kids are standing in the driveways waiting for the bus or riding bikes, jogging, many do not even slow down. For a time, I was standing outside, writing down truck numbers and calling, and I just gave up as it just didn't change. That corner terrifies me. It is so congested, and no control signs or lights anywhere. I cannot understand with such a heavy volume of traffic that something isn't done there either.

This morning when I left the house, 3 gravel trucks with two gravel trailers each on the back went by my house at exactly 5:47 am.

Yesterday, April 7, a single white gravel truck was for sure speeding as well as a red gravel truck with two trailers on the back at 2:01 pm. Didn’t get a picture and it was very dirty, couldn’t see any number on it.

-Corene Fertig

I am aware that George Cawthorne spoke to County Administration about his concerns regarding the gravel trucks hauling just after 5:00am as well as concerns about safety at the intersection of RR65/Hwy39/Hwy22 and he has also sent you an e-mail to that effect.

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I also want to bring it to your attentions that this RUA is due for renewal in June 2021 and we desperately need all conditions except those regarding the gravel road (it is now pavement and conditions will need updating) to be in the new agreement.

Thank you for your attention to our concerns. We sincerely hope that the Council will get involved to keep RR65 a great place to live and to keep the road safer.

Kind regards, Suzaan Botes (on behalf of the residents of RR65)

3 64 Box 6623, 49214 RR 65 Drayton Valley, Ab. T7A-1S1. Phone: (780) 542-7744 . Fax: 1-888-621-4338 . . Email: [email protected]. April 14, 2021 . . Re. Taverner Partners Inc. & RR 65 Road Use Agreement

To Brazeau County Councilors and Reeve:

It has come to my attention that the RUA with Taverner Partner Inc. on the use of Range Road 65 is due for review/renewal.

In 2016 my wife and I forwarded an email to all Brazeau County Councilors and Reeve with concerns over Taverner Partners inc. regarding the negative impact that these trucks had on our lives.

Since that time, my wife and I are grateful for the paving of RR 65 which has mitigated the dust, and wear and tear on the road caused by Taverner’s belly dump B train semi-trucks.

There is one concern from that letter that has not been mitigated, and remains a concern.

I have reviewed the RUA. Item #13 clearly states that Taverner’s trucks are not permitted travel to or from the pits before 6 am or after 6 pm. The trucks drive to the pit empty, and leave the pit loaded. In five years of experiencing Taverner’s trucks, I found no discernable difference in the sound of an empty vs loaded truck. While it could be said that both disturb my sleep equally, it is the earlier empty trucks that are more infuriating. It is almost daily that we experience belly dump B train semi-trucks rolling past our home heading to the pit starting prior to 5:40 am.

During winter months when blinds and windows remain shut and snow absorbs much of the sound and vibration, the inconvenience of early morning trucks passing remains in the tolerable range; however, as temperatures warm up, we open our bedroom window at night to experience the fresh country air and songbirds. Our bedroom window faces the range road and is approximately 150 feet from where traffic passes. In this season the stream of early morning trucks becomes a source of great frustration as it intrudes on sleep and quality of country living. Large amounts of money are being hauled at the expense of my wife and I, and others who live on RR 65.

We request that either the RUA be enforced, or other reasonable mitigating action(s) be put in place that prevents these trucks from disturbing our sleep prior to 6:00 AM.

We plan to be present at the April 20th 11 am dial in public meeting.

Most Sincerely, Brian & Karen Freier

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: 2021 Construction Projects Update DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Assistant Director of Public Works, Public Works Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works

UPDATE INFORMATION:

For Council’s information Administration has prepared this update report on the progress of 2020 construction projects thus far.

Projects are grouped categorically as follows:

 Contract Roads – Carry-Over from 2020;

 Contract Utilities – Carry-Over from 2020;

 In-House Roads – Carry-Over from 2020;

 Contract Roads – 2021 Approved;

 In-House Roads – 2021 Approved; and

 2021 Culvert and Slide Projects.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 1 of 4 66 Contract Roads – Carry-over from 2020

Range Road 65 from Township Road 494 to Township Road 500 (AS) Design work is complete and land acquisition is underway with some agreements signed and finalized. There are 8 acquisition agreements required totaling 10.09 acres, and 6 backsloping agreements required totaling 9.81 acres. The land acquisition for this project is expected to cost $60,855.00. Tree loss is a current concern for some ratepayers and administration is working on minimizing impact to the trees.

Contract Utilities – Carry-over from 2020

Floating Treatment Wetland System (ZK) – Phase 2 Scheduled The agreements with Covey Associates and the University of Alberta have been signed for the expansion portion of phase 2. The Modules arrived from Australia on March 8, 2021 and are now in storage awaiting summer 2021 for installation. Minor preparatory work on the in-situ modules has begun as they thaw, with the full installation expected to start as soon as summer 2021 arrives. The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grant application with FCM will be presented to their respective Council in mid-April 2021, with the final decision expected in the first week of May 2021.

In-House Roads – Carry-Over from 2020

Range Road 91a from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW-36-49-09-W5M (ZK) – Scheduled The construction of the new intersection connecting the newly built RR91A with Highway 621 will see the contractor start the work as soon as weather permits. The Roadside Development Permit issued by Alberta transportation has been extended to June 30, 2021.

Range Road 81 from Township Road 504 to Township Road 502 (ZK) – In-Progress In House crews are scheduled to begin the second phase of the Range Road 81 on May 25, 2021 and expect to be complete at the end of July, 2021.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 2 of 4 67 Contract Roads – 2021 Approved

Hamlet of Lodgepole Paving (AS) The tender for the overlay in Lodgepole closed on March 25, 2021 with Ledcor Highways Ltd. being the successful bidder. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in June 2021. With the cost savings realized from combining projects into one tender, administration should be able to pave the existing gravel section west of HWY 753, being 51 St and 55 Ave, with no additional impact to the project budget.

Township Road 494 from Range Road 54 to Highway 759 (AS) The tender for the overlay along Twp Rd 494 closed on March 25, 2021 with Ledcor Highways Ltd. being the successful bidder. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in June 2021. With the cost savings realized from combining projects into one tender, an extra mile will be overlaid with no additional impact to the project budget.

Township Road 480 from Range Road 71 to Range Road 72 (AS) – Cape Seal The contractor for this project (West-Can Seal Coating Inc) is beginning the testing of the existing base structure to determine an application rate for soil cement. Scheduling for this work TBD.

Township Road 495 from Range Road 71 to Range Road 73 (AS) – Chip Seal The contractor supplying the soil stabilization product (Gravelock) has taken core samples of the base structure along the project limits and is currently testing to determine an application rate for the product. In-House forces will be utilized to apply the soil stabilization product and a third party will be applying the double chip seal coat once the base has had time to expel all absorbed, and adsorbed water in the clay base. Scheduling for this work TBD.

Range Road 73 from Township Road 492 to Township Road 490A (AS) – Micro-Surfacing Minor preparation work is required to begin the application of the microsufacing product along this section of the ring road. The surfacing work will likely take place once the base is complete on TWP 480 in order to avoid multiple mobilization costs. Scheduling for this work TBD.

Watercourse Crossing on SE-26-47-8-W5M (ZK) Discussions with Jones Trucking regarding cost share agreement for this work have been positive. Design work on a suitable bridge crossing (oilfield bridge) is underway to determine a bridge size that will minimize earth work and impacts on budgets.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 3 of 4 68 Contract Utilities – 2021 Approved

Cynthia Lagoon Refurbishments (ZK) The Engineering work has been underway on the project since January 2021, with permitting and approvals currently in progress. The first revision of the draft tender was received in the second week of April 2021, and is currently in review with Administration.

In-House Roads – 2021 Approved

Range Road 90 South of Highway 620 to Township Road 482 (AK) Brushing for this project has been completed. Coordination with utility companies for crossing approvals is underway, with hydrovac work being completed April 15, 2021 to determine depths of Utilities. The project is tentatively scheduled to commence construction mid-August, 2021 and is expected to be complete mid-September, 2021.

2021 Culvert and Slide Projects

Range Road 52 North of Township Road 492 Slide Repair (AK) Repair works on the RR52 slide north of Twp Rd 492 is scheduled to commence after the completion of the new road on RR81 by in-house crews, tentatively set to begin the end of July 2021 and completed mid-August 2021(weather dependent).

Range Road 80 Directly North of 49008 Range Road 80 – Culvert (AS) Quotes have been obtained by three contractors to complete the required culvert push under RR80. Issues with consent to access private lands to complete this work have delayed the schedule for this work.

Township Road 494 Approx. 150 meters East of Range Road 72 – Slide (AK) In-house crews will mobilize to site once priority work has been completed. Scheduling TBD.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 4 of 4 69 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CLARIFICATION

SUBJECT: FIN-7 Community Event Funding DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: Report/Document Attached __x_____ Available ______Nil ______

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTION: That Council clarify that the limit of $1,000 is applied to both in-kind and monetary support for events under Policy FIN-7, Community Organization Funding.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Key Information:

In March of 2020, the Community Organization Funding Policy, FIN-7, was amended to establish a limit on annual funding per organization at $1,000.

Section l)(iii) Maximum annual funding available per organization for a community event is $1,000.00.

Further to that revision, Administration is seeking clarification on event requests from organizations seeking monetary and in-kind support. Presently, Administration has received grant applications from the Drayton Valley 4-H Interclub and the Drayton Valley Community Foundation for their events, the annual Achievement Day and DV100 respectively. Both organizations are requesting $1,000 as well as donated services for their events. The current requests are under review administratively as the applications are not complete as of the time of this report; however, the in-kind support is anticipated to be below $1,000 for the services requested.

Between 2017 and 2019, three organizations have requested and received monetary and in-kind support: Drayton Valley 4-H Interclub, Drayton Valley Community Foundation, and the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo. The average total contribution, in-kind and monetary, per organization per year is $2,130.33.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Clarification – FIN-7 Community Event Funding Page 1 of 2 70 Having clarification on Council’s intent for the limit on annual funding will allow Administration to reach out to the applicants to refine their request.

Strategic Questions:

The County’s final budget, as approved on April 7, 2021, includes a provision of $20,000 for monetary and $20,000 in-kind support to events through FIN-7.

Key Results/Benefits: Clarification on the level of permitted monetary and in-kind funding to an organization annually will allow the County to maximize support to organizations.

2. ANALYSIS OF SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTION That Council clarify that the limit of $1,000 is applied to both in-kind and monetary support for events under Policy FIN-7, Community Organization Funding.

Advantages Disadvantages  Leverages County resources to maximize  May reduce an organizations ability to reach in the community host the event  Maintains Administrative ability to process applications without bringing items to Council

Brazeau County - Request for Council Clarification – FIN-7 Community Event Funding Page 2 of 2 71 Policy Name BraZEBll County' Community Organization Funding

Policy Number

FIN -7

Policy Statement: Community Organizations

The Council of Brazeau County recognizes a need in the community for the following services: Cemetery; Seniors/Disabled/Public Transit; Museum; Community Halls; Recreation; Culture; Family and Community Support Services (FCSS); Community Events; and Youth Sport.

Council also recognizes that these services should be supported by the community both in principal and also financially (cash or in-kind services) or the services may not exist anymore.

In keeping with good financial stewardship practices, the County will require applicants to provide information about the other sources of funding that have been obtained or attempted to obtain. Brazeau County is willing to assist community groups to acquire all other available grants outside FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Policy.

Community Organization Policy The following common guidelines will apply to each of the services noted above:

(1) The application deadlines for all capital projects, recreation, cultural, community events, and youth sports funding are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each calendar year. The application deadline for all operating: cemetery, museum, and senior/disabled/public transit funding is November 30 of each calendar year. The application deadline for all Community Hall operating expenses is January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 or November 30 of each calendar year.

(2) Groups must be non-profit societies officially incorporated under provincial or federal statute. In special circumstances, the County mav sponsor an unincorporated group.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25: 15/05/l-9rf6/q/B!^S:■ 16/12/06: 18/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/2^;f4/08/19: 15/05/05:16/12/06:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/05:16/12/06: 18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 1 of72 13 Groups must be able to demonstrate the following: membership commitment; management capacity; planning capabilities; self-generated matching resources; good level of financial stability; commitment to the group's self-reliance.

(3) Information to be submitted with the completed application:

- last two years financial statements

- budget for operating year of financial request

- societies act registration number

- insurance coverage documentation

(4) The County will issue funds only upon submission of invoices being provided by the group. Funds issued on a grant basis will be accounted for through the budget process and shall be followed up through site inspection and the review of the following years financial statements by administration.

(5) The County retains the right to deny funding if proper operations and maintenance are not evidenced by a group.

(6) That more than one quote be obtained and attached to the application for items/services/contracts being purchased.

(7) Administratively, one year will be allowed (to December 31 of the subsequent year from a grant approval)to submit supporting invoices for a grant application. If the purpose of the grant has not been started by the group, then the grant will be cancelled. The group can reapply for funding if the project is reactivated. If the delay has been caused by missing information then the group will have to ask for an extension to the deadline in writing or the grant will be cancelled.

The application could be based upon the previous year actuals, as perthe financial statements. However, the actual invoices would still be required for the actual payment of the grant.

ApprovedChief Administrative by Council: Officer. 11/01/25:15/05/19: IS/QAToiTl^^^S: 18/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22: 14/08/1^: 15/05/05:16/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05: 16/04/05: 16/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 2 of73 13 (8) Processing of Grant Applications:

Administration shall automatically process those grant applications that are covered under this policy. Applications that are not covered under this policy should be taken to Council for approval or denial.

The following are policy matters within the individual service categories:

(a) Cemetery Funding:

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County will provide grant funding to those community cemeteries that are maintained by volunteer efforts. The cemeteries noted are: Easyford; Moon Valley; Berrymoor; Camwood; St. Theresa; Breton; Buck Creek. Keystone fund its own.

Cemetery Funding Policy:

Assistance is available for Cemetery core operating costs. Operating costs will be refunded 100% based on the previous year's submitted receipts. Allowable core operating costs will be limited to: insurance, parking lot maintenance, landscaping (max $1,000.00), grass cutting (max $3,000.00), and office supplies (flat fee of $100.00).

(i) Quarterly or annual grant payments are based on previous submitted receipts multiplied by the Consumer Price Index, by province (annually) (Alberta) (Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM) ("CPI") for the period of October to October of the previous year.

Maximum annual funding available for Cemetery core operating costs is determined during the annual budget process.

This assistance may be available for capital related projects on an individual project basis for cemeteries and equipment. This assistance, if provided shall apply to existing cemeteries for major repairs, upgrading, and renovations. New construction will not be funded unless self-sufficiency for ongoing operations is proven. This assistance cannot exceed 50% of the cost without Council approval. One application is allowed every two years.

The following conditions will apply:

Chief Administrative Officer: . Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19: 16^47c)5:^6i'tff/06:18/07/17:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22: 14/08/19ri5/05rtf5:16/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19: 15/05/05:16/04/05: 16/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 3 of74 13 (i) the eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(ii) capital improvements will be defined as but not limited to: fencing, gates, constructing identification sign, plaque or monument, meant to benefit the cemetery as a whole.

(ill) operating expenses will be defined as but not limited to: mowing, brushing, pruning, and snow removal.

(iv) a copy of the cemetery plot layouts of each cemetery should be filed, for information purposes, with the County Office.

(b) Seniors/Disabled/Public Transit Funding:

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County will provide funding to those groups/organizations that: provide senior citizen and disabled snow removal and/or dust control projects; provide senior citizen and disabled transportation for medical, recreation and/or essential shopping trips; provide handi-buses for senior citizens/disabled in need; and/or provide improvements to loading and unloading areas for seniors and disabled persons wheelchairs.

Seniors/Disabled/Public Transit Funding Policy:

That a maximum amount be established as per the annual budgeting process ($2,000.00 maximum per organization) per annum, be allocated equally to the group/association applying for the grant funding, with the following conditions:

(i) the eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(ii) the funding will not exceed 50% of the costs to a maximum of $2,000.00 incurred by the group/association.

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County recognizes the valuable services provided by community associations to County residents through the operation of Museums.

Chief Administrative Officer: , ^ ^ ^ Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/0^1^: l&/f2706:18/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/J./ri5/0S/85:16/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19: 15/05/05:16/04/05^ 16/12-/&6: 18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 4 of75 13 In recognition of the value of these services, financial assistance may be provided to those associations.

Museum Funding Policy:

The Breton & District Historical Society and the Drayton Valley & District Historical Society are entitled to an annual grant for operating costs as determined during Council's annual budgeting process.

The following conditions will apply:

(i) the eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(d) Community Hall Funding:

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County recognizes the valuable services provided by community associations to County residents through the operation of Community Halls. In recognition of the value of these services, financial assistance may be provided to those associations.

Community Hall Operating Funding Policy:

(ii) Assistance is available for Community Hall core operating costs. Operating costs will be refunded 100% based on the previous year's submitted receipts. Allowable core operating costs will be limited to: fire suppression system servicing, septic servicing, heating, electricity, internet (max $1,200.00 per year), telephone (max $600.00 per year), security monitoring costs (max $1,200.00 per year), office supplies (flat fee of $100), and insurance.

(iii) Quarterly or annual grant payments are based on previous submitted receipts multiplied by the Consumer Price Index, by province (annually) (Alberta) (Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM) ("CPI") for the period of October to October of the previous year.

(iv) Maximum annual funding available for Community Hall core operating costs will be determined as part of Council's annual budgeting process (11

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19: IS/OA/OS^^gAZ^eriS/Oy/l?: 18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/19: lS/05/O5:'l6/12/O6:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/05: lM'2/06: 18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 7 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 5 of76 13 Community Halls). The Community Halls noted are: Whitby; Rocky Rapids; Violet Grove; Lodgepole; Cynthia; Berrymoor; Lindale; Camwood: Funnell; New Moose Hill, and Buck Creek.

(e) Community Hall Capital Funding Policy:

For the purposes of this policy, a project shall be deemed a capital project if it is

(i) Structural upgrade or expansion of the hall building;

(ii) Major equipment essential to the operation of the hall (e.g. stoves, coolers, furnace) where the cost of the equipment exceeds $2,500.00; or

(iii) Major equipment of improvements that enhance the level of service available through the hall (e.g. playground equipment, sidewalks, parking lot, paving, etc.) where the cost of the project exceeds $2,500.00.

(iv) On approved projects the County may provide funding on a 50/50 cost share basis. Community Halls are expected to match County funds with cash, materials, labour, donated equipment, or other "gifts in kind".

(v) This assistance may be available for capital related projects on an individual project basis for Community Halls and equipment. This assistance, if provided, shall apply to existing facilities for major repairs, upgrading, and renovations. New construction will not be funded unless self-sufficiency is an ongoing concern for ongoing operations is proven. This assistance will not exceed $10,000.00 per application and the assistance cannot exceed 50% of the cost without Council approval. One application is allowed every two years.

Maximum annual funding available for capital related projects is $50,000.00. Extraordinary requests for capital grants for Community Halls can be made separately to Council for one-time expenditures for larger items such as a new hall or a major project.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Councii: 11/01/25: 15/05/19: IblQ^S'. 16/3^(56: 18/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22: 15/05^5fT6/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/OS^:/04/OS: 16/12/0erl8/12/04:19/]16/12/06^18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 6 of77 13 The following conditions will apply:

(vi) the eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(vii) funds cannot be used for expenses related to retroactive expenses incurred prior to the application submission date.

(f) Emergency Funding:

Policy Statement:

Emergency funding is required when unforeseen circumstances which result in a call for immediate action. The group or organization has come under financial hardship and are unable to complete the immediate repairs without assistance.

To qualify for emergency funding the following guidelines shall be met:

(i) Irreversible damages/consequences will result (i.e. frozen pipes, roof leak); (ii) Not covered by insurance; (iii) The Community Hall will become non-operational; (iv) The organization has exhausted all other sources of funding; (v) Current bank statement must be provided to demonstrate clear need for funding to the satisfaction of Council. (vi) The eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(g) Recreation Funding:

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County recognizes the valuable services provided by community associations to County residents through the operation of Community Recreation services. In recognition of the value of these services, financial assistance may be provided to those associations.

Recreation Funding Policy:

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved byCouncii: 11/01/25:15/05/19: 18/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): XilOlIll-. 14/08/19fl5/0S/05: 16/12/06:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19: 15/05/05: 16/04/05: 18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 7 of78 13 (i) That assistance may be available for other recreational organizations on a specific (need) basis as approved by Council. This assistance, if provided, shall have to benefit County residents in some measurable way.

The following conditions will apply:

(ii) the eight common guidelines above are adhered to.

(h) Cultural Funding:

Policy Statement:

The Council of Brazeau County recognizes the valuable cultural services provided by community associations to County residents through the operation of Cultural Facilities and in recognition of the value of these services financial assistance may be provided to those associations.

Cultural Funding Policy:

Assistance in the form of a grant will be available for cultural activities (noted are: scouts; fine arts; quilters; agricultural societies that are not involved in recreation activities). The grant will be 50% of actual operating and capital costs to a maximum of $500.00 annually. A maximum annual grant allocation will be as per the annual budgeting process, and is to be apportioned equally to the group/association applying for the grant funding. It should be noted that donated time or material will have to be supported by an invoice from the donating company/organization in order to qualify as a cost.

(i) FCSS Funding:

Rurally oriented activities that are of a FCSS nature (playschools; parenting groups; peer support groups; Pembina Crisis Centre; Brighter Futures; senior activities that qualify as FCSS) will not be funded separately but will be included for funding in the FCSS agreements between the Town of Drayton Valley and the Village of

Breton.

(j) Funding for Municipalities Outside Brazeau County Boundaries:

Recreation funding is not to be provided for recreation activities outside of County boundaries since the number of outside users of our facilities is not determinable.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/04/05:16/33yd6: lS/ClT/17:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/19:15/05/Q5ri6/Jg;^6:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/05: 18/ll/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 8 of79 13 (k) Priority Funding:

Groups that have not had any previous grants should have first priority when determining the maximum grants for any one year.

(!) Community Events Funding:

Policy Statement:

Brazeau County recognizes that community-based events bring people together in many ways for the benefit of residents and surrounding communities. We recognize that not-for-profit organizations that host community events need to raise funds or require donations.

The County has established the guidelines below to regulate the disbursement of County funds for the purpose of Community Events:

Community Events Policy:

(i) Community Event grants funding applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis, after each of the following deadlines; January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

(ii) Available funds will be determined by the Brazeau County Council Annual Budget.

(ill) Maximum annual funding available per organization for a community event is $1,000.00.

(iv) At its discretion, Brazeau County retains the right to refuse any request or to make an exception should the request not meet all of the policy criteria but still be deemed to be worthy of review.

(v) Brazeau County Council retains the right to allot yearly funding for events hosted by single organization, such as the Drayton Valley and District Agricultural Society. Funding amounts are to be determined as part of the budgeting process and will be considered an addendum to the general community event budget portfolio.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/04/05:l^l5/(?6rll/er77l7:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/19:15/057D5TIS/ll/bS: 18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19: 15/05/05:16/04/05: IS/lrgfoe: 18^12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 9 of80 13 (vi) Not-for-profit organizations must submit a formal grant application to the Director of Community Services.

(vii) Information to be submitted with the completed application:

- last year's financial statements

- budget for operating year of financial request

- societies act registration number

- event liability insurance coverage documentation

(viii) Grant funding recipients must submit a final report, with a Financial Statement, to the Director of Community Services within sixty (60) days of the event. No subsequent grant applications will be considered until the report has been received by the County.

(ix) Assistance provided by the County may be through provision of funds or in-kind donations.

(x) The event must take place in the community, and must benefit Brazeau County in a measureable way. Additionally it should not remove funds from Brazeau County.

(xi) The event should be supported in large by Brazeau County residents.

(xii) The event should have a realistic budget, along with the capacity and business plan.

(xiii) The event must not duplicate existing local services, unless a need can be

demonstrated.

(xiv) The event does not already receive direct or indirect support from the County for the stated service.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Councii: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/04/^:<$CT2/06.^/^/17: 18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22: 14/08/19: 15/Cf5/05: l&/fS/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/05:16/12/06:^M'Z/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 10 of81 13 (xv) The event must address an identified need in the community and contributes to the common good of Brazeau County residents.

(xvi) Recognize the County's contribution.

Organizations or community events that will not be considered for grant funding include, but are not limited to:

(i) funding for activities or organizations that take place outside of Brazeau County; (ii) individual applicants; (ill) educational institutions; (iv) religious institutions or organizations; (v) commercial (for-profit) events or organizations; (vi) corporations or businesses; (vii) advocacy groups; (viii) ongoing operational budgets for organizations; (ix) organizations that have restricted membership within the target market it serves; and (x) provincially or nationally-based organizations that do not have an organized presence in the community.

(m) Youth Sport Funding:

Policy Statement:

Brazeau County recognizes the importance of sports and recreation in our community; hence a Youth Sport Grant has been established to appreciate the sacrifice and dedication of our young individuals to sports. This grant is designed to provide financial assistance to local athletes under the age of 25 with expenses associated with different levels of competition. These funds will be dispersed through a granting process as determined during the annual budget planning.

Brazeau County has established the Youth Sport Grant policy to assist athletes based upon the guidelines below.

Chief Administrative Officer: _ _ Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/04/^5rl6/12.63^^^7/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22: 14/08/19:.l:S^05/05:16/12/06:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05:16/04/05: 16/12/06:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 FiN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 11 of82 13 Youth Sport Policy:

The following common guidelines will apply to the service noted above:

(i) Maximum annual funding available per application is $1,000.00.

(ii) At its discretion, Brazeau County retains the right to refuse any request or to make an exception should the request not meet all of the policy criteria but still be deemed to be worthy of review.

(iii) Assistance in the form of a grant will be available for residents of Brazeau County with eligible costs associated to compete in a sport championship competition in in which a champion is declared at the Western Canadian; National; or

International levels. (iv) Grants or assistance approved by Brazeau County may take any of the following forms: direct sponsorship through provision of funds or indirect sponsorship through discounts and subsidies; fee waivers; fee deferral; purchasing of advertising; and purchase of goods and services.

(v) Youth Sports grant applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis, after each of the following deadlines: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

(vi) Pre-event applications must include an official letter from the appropriate sanctioning body, which verifies the date(s) and location of the event and acknowledged the Applicant as the recognized competitor/participant; proof of travel costs as provided by a commercial airline, bus company, car rental agency, or train company; and if available a poster of the event. Pre-event applications shall only receive grant funding upon meeting the grant programs eligibility criteria and meeting the final report requirements within 90 days after an event.

(vii) Post-event applications must be submitted to Brazeau County within 90 days of the event. Applicants must verify travel to the event by providing final reporting documents including: proof of participation in the event; and outcome of the competition (i.e. media report, official's record, letter from sanctioning organization).

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19:16/04/0gfl6/12/.0^rl8/07/17:18/12/04: 19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/19:

The following conditions will apply:

(i) Athletes will not normally receive more than one grant from Brazeau County in a calendar year. Grant awards of under $100.00 will not normally be considered. Funding may be provided for the full amount of the request, or for any portion of the requested contribution.

(ii) Eligible athletes must be an individual resident of Brazeau County with amateur status. Athletes must be sponsored by or affiliated with a registered non-profit sport organization.

(iii) A provision may be made on a case-by-case basis for those athletes selected by the provincial sport governing body to represent Alberta at the National Championship, provided there is no competition to recognize a provincial champion in a particular class or category.

(iv) Ineligible athletes are those receiving Federal Carding Assistance; athletes receiving 100% travel subsidy through the National or Provincial Sport Governing Body; athletes representing educational institutions or corporate entities; and athletes already receiving a subsidy form from Brazeau County.

Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: 11/01/25:15/05/19: 16/04/05fl6/12^gfi8/07/17:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Revision Dates:(Y/M/D): 13/01/22:14/08/19:..lS?05/05f^/12/06:18/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 Reviewed: 14/08/19:15/05/05: 16/04/05:1^12/a6rl8/12/04:19/11/05: 20/03/03 FIN-7 Community Organization Funding Page 13 of84 13 85 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Bylaw 1075-21 – 2021 Schedule of Fees DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: C. Swap, General Manager of Finance ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: S. McKerry, Interim CAO FILE NO:

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give all required readings to Bylaw 1075-21 2021 Schedule of Fees.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary Each year Council passes a Schedule of Fees Bylaw that sets out fees for goods and services offered to members of the public. A new bylaw is usually brought to Council for approval at the start of the year. However, for 2021 Administration had a GST audit completed to ensure Brazeau County was following the proper tax schedule. The audit is now complete and only a few changes were required to the Schedule of Fees. They are identified in red in the attached Schedule A. The 2021 Schedule of Fees also includes proposed changes from other departments. Public Works has updated the shop rate to reflect actual practice. The Agricultural Services Department has proposed some changes based on input from the Agricultural Services Board, as well as some administrative clean up in the numbering of its items. The proposed bylaw is attached for Council discussion. New items in Schedule A are shown in red, while items being removed or changed are identified with a strikethrough. The Schedule of Fees Bylaw does not require advertising or public hearing, and may be given all required readings today if Council wishes. Until a new bylaw is passed the existing bylaw (Bylaw 1061-20) remains in effect.

Relevant Policy: Bylaw 1061-20

Strategic Relevance: To set out fees for services for 2021.

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That Council give all required readings to Bylaw 1075-21 2021 Schedule of Fees.

Advantages Disadvantages - Allows an up-to-date schedule - None identified of fees, including GST adjustments and administrative updates

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: If approved the 2021 Schedule of Fees will be posted on the Brazeau County website and distributed to departments internally.

Financial: Revenues from fees set out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw are accounted for in the annual budget. Attachments: Bylaw 1075-21 Bylaw 1075-21 Schedule A

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Brazeau County Bylaw 1075-21

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH THE 2021 SCHEDULE OF FEES BYLAW. WHEREAS, Brazeau County deems it expedient to set and review, as necessary from time to time, various fees of the Municipality; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26.1, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto, the Council for a Municipality may set fees for goods or services provided; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled enacts as follows: 1. TITLE This Bylaw may be cited as the “2021 Schedule of Fees Bylaw” 2. FEES The fees are set out in Schedule ‘A’, attached to and forming part of this Bylaw 3. REPEAL Bylaw 1061-20 and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This Bylaw shall come into force and have effect upon passing.

READ a first time this ___ day of April, 2021 READ a second time this ___ day of April, 2021 READ a third time and finally passed this ___ day of April, 2021

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer

2021 Schedule of Fees Bylaw 1075-21 Page 1 of 1

88 2021 SCHEDULE OF FEES BYLAW SCHEDULE ‘A’ Bylaw 1075-21 DESCRIPTION GST 2021 Rates

A. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Development Permit Application

a. Permitted Uses i. Residential ...... EX $0

ii. Medium Home Occupation ...... EX $0

iii. Commercial and Industrial ...... EX $0

iv. Recreation………………………………………………………………………………………..EX $0

v. After a development has commenced ...... EX $0 vi. Setback Relaxation (in addition to Development Permit Fee) ...... EX $0

b. Discretionary Uses i. Residential ...... EX $0 ii. Medium Home Occupation ...... EX $0 iii. Major Home Occupation...... EX $0 iv. Recreation ……………………………………………..………………………………………EX $0 v. Commercial and Industrial ...... EX $0 vi. Any variance (except setbacks) requested by MPC (In addition to Development Permit fee) ...... EX $0 vii. Council approval under Direct Control District…………………………… EX $0 viii. After a development has commenced ...... EX $0

c. Refund of Development Permit Fees At the discretion of the Director of Planning and Development where it relates to seeking compliance, or after voluntarily application withdrawal (upon recommendation).

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2. Certificate of Compliance

a. Residential ...... EX $0 b. Commercial, Industrial or Other ...... EX $0 c. Within 48 hours (RUSH) ...... EX $0

3. Subdivision Application a. Unplanned Rural Subdivision (1-3 parcels + remainder in Quarter Section)……………………………………………………………………………………….. EX $0

b. Multi-parcel Subdivision (5+ parcels in the Quarter Section)……………………………………………………………………………………….. EX $0 i. Phases in addition to Phase I………………………………………………………. EX $0/phase

c. Re-imbursement Upon Withdrawal of the Application i. Before circulation of the application ...... $0 ii. After site inspections completed…………………………………………………… $0 iii. After the staff report is submitted to MPC Agenda…………………………… $0

d. Final Endorsement Fee ...... EX $0 /lot

4. Time Extension Application (max. of 2 extensions permitted) a. Development Permit ...... EX $0 b. Subdivision – after conditional approval is granted by the Authority and not applicable during the 60 day processing period ...... EX $0

5. Agreements

a. Preparation of agreements for subdivision or development to include but not limited to: Land Purchase Agreements, Land Acquisition Agreements, Caveats, Access Easements, Utility Easement, Environmental Reserve Easements, Encroachments Agreements, Restrictive Covenants ...... EX T $0

b. Preparation of Development Agreements ...... EX T $0

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6. Subdivision and Development Appeal Application

a. Subdivision ...... EX $250 b. Development Permit ...... EX $250 7. Amendment Application (includes the cost of advertising) a. Land Use Bylaw (re-designation using existing districts) ...... EX $0

b. Land Use Bylaw (re-designation creating a Direct Control district) ...... EX $0

c. Bylaw Text Amendment ...... EX $1,000

d. Statutory Plan (review or amendment) ...... EX $1,000

e. Reimbursement Upon Withdrawal of the Application

i. Before the circulation of the application ...... 100% fee refund ii. After the circulation of the application ...... 50% fee refund iii. After first reading report is submitted to Council agenda ...... 0% fee refund

8. Application for the Adoption of Statutory and Other Plans

a. Area Structure Plan (Statutory) ...... EX $1,000

9. Planning Documents

a. Municipal Development Plan ...... T $30

b. Land Use Bylaw ...... T $40

c. Area Structure Plan ...... T $30

d. Inter-municipal Development Plan ...... T $30 e. Copy of Certificate of Title or Registered Document ...... T EX $0 (Only available for the purpose of a Planning Application or Process) f. Public File Search (permit/compliance/document on land file) ...... T EX $50

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B. PUBLIC WORKS

1. Transfer Stations

a. Transfer Station Replacement Card ...... T $10.00

2. Snow Plowing & Grading of Private Driveways

a. Disabled, Handicapped ...... No Charge

b. Seniors (subject to policy) ...... No Charge

c. Community Centers, Churches, Cemeteries ...... No Charge

d. Manufactured Home Park ...... T AB Road Builder Rate e. School Divisions ...... T AB Road Builder Rate

f. Medical Attention/Funerals (subject to policy) ...... No Charge

g. Residents – one free per season, ...... T 1st one free. Season being Oct 1st – Sept 30th ...... T $60/hr or portion thereof – min. charge $20.00

h. Commercial – government rate ...... T AB Road Builder Rate -minimum charge $60.00

i. Replacement Signs ...... No Charge

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3. Dust Control

a. Country Residential Subdivisions – 100 metres

i. 1st application per year ...... T $100.00. ii. 2nd application – if requested by applicant ...... T $125.00. iii. 3rd application – if requested by applicant ...... T $200.00 iv. Seniors (age 60 and older) 50% of above rates ...... T

b. Rural Road Residents - 200 metres

i. 1st application per year ...... T $200.00 ii. 2nd application – if requested by applicant ...... T $250.00 iii. 3rd and subsequent applications – if requested by applicant ...... T $400.00 iv. Seniors (age 60 and older) 50% of above rates ...... T

c. Additional Length ...... T Full Cost d. Industrial/Commercial ...... T Full Cost e. Community Halls, Active Cemeteries,...... No Charge where warranted, by policy

4. Sale of Cold Mix (non-commercial) ...... T Actual + 10% Paid on order

5. Sale of Water

a. Hamlet of Rocky Rapids & Cynthia (monthly)

i. Minimum charge ...... EX $10.00 ii. Water meter fee ...... EX $75.00 iii. Metered rates upon installation EX $1.50/m3 iv. Unmetered residence (based on 18 m3) ...... EX $27.00/month

v. Unmetered Commercial/Industrial (discretionary) ...... EX $27.00 to $128.00/ Month vi. Capital Replacement Flat Rate ...... EX $10.00/month

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b. Miscellaneous Water Rates

i. Turn on Service after non-payment shut off

 During normal business hours ...... EX $25.00  After normal business hours ...... EX $50.00

ii. Service Call

 Normal office hours – min. charge ...... EX $40.00/hr  After normal office hours – min. charge ...... EX $60.00/hr

iii. Initial Connection Fee/Unit ...... EX $1,840.00 iv. New Customer water activation fee

 Prior to moving in ...... EX $10.00  After moving in ...... EX $32.00

v. Unauthorized Water Connection Penalty ...... EX $100.00 vi. Non-compliance Fine (Bylaw 907-16) ...... EX $500.00 maximum

c. Bulk Water Sales ...... EX $9.25/m3

6. Sale of Sewage Services

a. Sewage Rates i. Metered Rate…based on 67% of water usage ...... EX $1.00/m3 (Rocky Rapids, Cynthia)

ii. Residential Unmetered Rate ...... EX $12.00/month (Lodgepole, Violet Grove, Buck Creek)

iii. Capital Replacement Flat Rate ...... EX $10.00/month

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b. Miscellaneous Sewage Charges i. Initial Connection Fee/Unit ...... EX $1,056.00 ii. Service Call  Normal office hours – min. charge ...... EX $40.00/hr  After office hours – min. charge ...... EX $60.00/hr iii. Sewage Dumping Charge ...... EX $40.00/load iv. Unauthorized Sewer Connection Penalty ...... EX $100.00 v. Non-compliance Fine (Bylaw 907-16) ...... EX $500.00 maximum c. Commercial Industrial Unmetered Rate i. Hotel/Motel ...... Every 3 rooms = $18.00/month ii. R.V. Park ...... Every 3 stalls = $18.00/month iii. Restaurant ...... Every 15 seats = $18.00/month iv. Each Laundry or Shower Facility ...... $18.00/month 7. Approaches a. Permit Fee i. Commercial/Industrial (non-refundable) ...... EX $150.00 ii. Residential (refundable) ...... EX $1,000.00

b. Subdivision – Deposit (refundable) ...... EX $1,000.00

c. Approach Construction ...... T Actual cost

8. Sand and Gravel

a. Community Halls, Cemeteries, Ball Diamonds and Parks

i. 1st three loads per year ...... EX No Charge ii. Over three loads per year ...... T At Cost

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b. Other Groups – Non Profit ...... T At Cost c. Sale of Screened Sand ...... T $9.00/tonne

d. Sale of Raw Sand ...... T $5.00/tonne

9. Seismic (Road Crossings & Road Allowance)

a. Permit Fee (non-refundable) Per Township ...... EX $200.00/TWP

10. Cattle Pass

a. Construction/Installation ...... Actual Cost

b. Maintenance for usable life of Cattle Pass ...... Actual Cost

c. Removal and Remediation/Rehabilitation of Road ...... Actual Cost

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C. WORKSHOP, YARDS & INVENTORY

1. Labour Rate

a. Warranty Work ...... T $5575.00

b. External Municipalities ...... T $5575.00

c. Internal ...... T Actual Cost

2. Grader Blades – Used ...... T $1.90 each 3. Used Culverts -% of new price ...... T Max. 50% 4. Equipment Charge Out Rate ...... T AB Road Builder Rate

5. Equipment Rental a. External Municipalities ...... T AB Road Builder Rate

b. County Non-profit Community Organizations ...... No Charge

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D. ADMINISTRATION

1. Assessment and Tax Certificate

a. Tax Certificate ...... EX $20.00

b. Assessment Records ...... EX $10.00

c. Assessment Appeal Filing Fees ...... EX

Residential 3 or fewer dwellings & Farmland $50.00

Residential 4 or more dwellings $300.00

Non-residential (Assessed value under $2 Million) $300.00

Non-residential (Assessed value over $2 Million) $650.00

2. Penalties/Interest

a. Utilities ...... EX 1.5%/month

b. General Receivables (28th of each month) ...... EX 1.5%/month

c. Taxes ...... EX 1%/month

d. Contractual Agreements (28th of each month) ...... EX 1.5%/month

3. Tax Notification Charge...... EX At Cost

4. Charge for NSF Cheques ...... EX $20.00

5. Photocopying

a. Community or Charitable Organizations ...... T $0.10/page

b. Minutes, Bylaws, Plans ...... T $0.25/page

c. Agricultural Service Board Minutes ...... T $10.00/year

d. Council Minute Subscriptions ...... T $20.00/year

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e. Computer Printouts ...... T $0.50/page

6. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Fees

a. Initial Fee for a one-time request ...... EX $25.00

b. Initial Fee for continuing requests and fees ...... EX $50.00 where the costs of processing exceed $150.00 c. Digital Recording of Minutes Provided Via Electronic Media (CD or USB) ……………………………………………………………..…….……T $25.00 d. Council Meeting Transcript ……………………………………………………………..……T Full Cost

7. Maps

a. County Maps Colour (Flat/Folded) ...... T $10.00

8. Ortho photos/GIS Maps (11” x 17”)

a. Original Base Charge (single photo) ...... T $10.00 each

b. Additional Copies ...... T $5.00

9. GIS Maps

a. Custom Brazeau Map (1:100,000 – 36” x 26”) ...... T $20.00

b. Custom Brazeau Map (1:75,000 – 50” x 36”) ...... T $30.00

c. Custom Brazeau Map (1: 60,000- 60” x42”) ...... T $40.00

d. Custom Brazeau Map Laminating (all sizes) ...... T $20.00

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E. AGRICULTURE

1. 5-Ton Fertilizer Spreader (A77) ………………………………………………………………………T Call for rates $100/day $100.00 Damage Deposit 2. Cattle Scale – (A71) (A17) – 2” ball ...... T *$30.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 3. Cattle Scale – (A17) (1994) – 2” ball……………………………………………………………………… No Charge $50.00 Damage Deposit 4. 3. Cattle Squeeze – (A2276) – 2” ball ...... T *$30.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 5. 4.Calf Tipping Table – (A20) (A09) – 2” ball ...... T *$30.00/day (2 units available) $50.00 Damage Deposit 6. 5. Loading Chute – (A06) (A60) – 2” ball ...... T *$30.00/day (2 units available) $50.00 Damage Deposit 7. 6. Corral Panels – (A21) – 2” ball...... T *$30.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 8. 7. ATV Sprayer ...... T *$25.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 9. 8. Back Pack Sprayers ...... T *$5.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 10. 9. 300 gal. pull type Sprayer – (A34) (A58) ...... T *$35.00/day (2 units available) (clevis hitch) $50.00 Damage Deposit 11. 10. Slip-in Truck Box/UTV Sprayers – (A72) ...... T *35.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 12. 11. Brillion Seeder – (A1573) – clevis hitch ...... T*$80.00$100.00/day $100.00 Damage Deposit 13. 12.Electronic Bale Scale – (A16) – 2” ball ...... T *$30.00/day $50.00 Damage Deposit 14. 13. RFID Reader (HRD3-Gallager HR3) ...... EX T $25.00/day $250.00 $50.00 Damage Deposit 15. 14. Soil Sampler, Feed Probe, Hand Seeders ...... T - N/C – 3 days *$5.00/day thereafter $30.00 Damage Deposit

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16. Weed Enforcement/ Ag. Pest Enforcement ...... …T $250.00 + (cost X1.20) (Custom Rate Fee X 1.2)

17. 15. Bran Bait Applicator (Grasshopper Control) ...... T $15.00/day $100.00 $50.00 Damage Deposit 18. “No Spray” Signage Admin. Fee ...... T *$35.00 flat rate $50.00 Damage Deposit 19. 16. Traps a. Small Animal Trap (skunk, squirrel, marmot)…………………………………………………….T *$10.00/7 days $50.00 Damage Deposit b. Large Animal Trap (fox, porcupine)………………………………………………………………….T *$20.00/7 Days $50.00 Damage Deposit 20. Fusarium graminearum testing ...... N/C 2 samples/farm

a. Additional Samples Oats & Barley ...... T - At Cost

b. Additional Samples Wheat ...... T - At Cost

c. Germination with Fusarium ...... T - At Cost

21. Soil Testing a. Basic Analysis – (N, P, K, S, pH, Electrical Conductivity and Organic Matter) . EX 50% subsidy on 1st two soil samples/farm b. More than two samples ...... T - At Cost

17. Signs (cattle drive, agriculture haul route, smoke) ...... EX N/C 3 days $25.00/day thereafter $150.00 $50.00 Damage Deposit 18. No Spray” Signage Admin. Fee...... T *$35.00 flat rate $50.00 Damage Deposit 22. Cattle Drive Signs ...... EX N/C – 3 days *$25.00/day thereafter

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$150.00 deposit/sign- deposit cashed if signs not returned

23. Agriculture Haul Route Signs ...... EX N/C – 3 days $110.00 deposit/sign Deposit cashed if signs not returned

24. Smoke Signs ...... EX N/C – 3 days $150.00 deposit/sign Deposit cashed if signs not returned 25. RFID Reader (HRD3-Gallager)...... EX $25.00/day $250.00 Damage Deposit

24. 5-Ton Fertilizer Spreader …………………………………………………………………………T Call for rates

25. 19. Haying Leases

a. Cultivatable land greater than 10 acres on a parcel……………………….………………… T $30/acre

b. Parcel of 10 acres or less…..…………………………………………………………………………….. no charge

c. Administrative base fee……………………………………………………………………………………. T $25

26. 20. Grazing Leases

a. Entire parcel area…………………………………………………………………………………………….. T $1/acre

b. Administrative base fee…………………………………………………………………………………… T $25

21. Weed Enforcement/ Ag. Pest Enforcement ...... …T $250.00 + (cost X1.20) (Custom Rate Fee X 1.2) 22. Fusarium graminearum testing ...... N/C 2 samples/farm

a. Additional Samples Oats & Barley ...... T - At Cost

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a. Germination with Fusarium ...... T At Cost

b. Additional Samples Wheat ...... T - At Cost

c. Germination with Fusarium ...... T - At Cost

b. Additional Samples Oats, Barley, Wheat ...... T At Cost

23. Soil Testing a. Basic Analysis – (N, P, K, S, pH, Electrical Conductivity and Organic Matter) . EX T 50% subsidy on 1st two soil samples/farm b. More than two samples ...... T - At Cost

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F. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Cemeteries

a. Cemetery Plot (resident and non-resident) ...... T $300.00

b. Cemetery Plot transfer/exchange ...... T $25.00

c. Grave open/close ...... T Actual Cost

d. Urn plots open/close ...... T Actual Cost

e. Open/close after hours, weekends or holidays surcharge ...... T 25%

f. Disinternment ...... T Actual Cost

g. Monument Permit ...... T $30.00

h. Grave Liner ...... T Actual Cost

i) Perpetual Care Charge (*applies to plots only*) ...... T 25%

2. Memorial Benches

a. Memorial Benches (bench, site prep and installation) ...... Actual Cost

3. Easyford/Modeste Campground Rentals

a. Daily ...... T $200

b. Weekend ...... T $400

c. 3 Day Long Weekend ...... T $500

d. Full Week ...... T $1,300

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e. Damage Deposit (refundable) ...... EX $500.00

f. Volleyball Net Deposit (refundable) ...... EX $200.00

4. Brazeau Sports Park Concession Rentals

a. Daily ...... T $30.00 b. Weekend ...... T $50.00 c. 3 Day Long Weekend ...... T $75.00 d. Damage Deposit (refundable) ...... EX $500.00

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G. EMERGENCY SERVICES (FIRE SERVICES, RCMP,CPOs)

The Fire Services may issue fines for offences as set out in Fire Services Bylaw 703-09. The Fire Services may also issue fines for any offence in contravention of relevant provincial and federal regulations.

1. Firefighting Children’s Camp in Drayton Valley and Breton ...... EX $100/child

Note: Brazeau County Department projects and Non-profit Societies resident within the County boundaries are exempt from Sections A, E and F 3. and F. 4 of the above Schedule of Fees. Note: Damage Deposit is for the repair, maintenance and cleaning of equipment if returned damaged and/or unclean.

* GST Included EX Exempt from GST T GST Applies

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Bylaw 1077‐21 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Colin Swap, General Manager of Finance ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: S. McKerry, Interim CAO FILE NO:

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give all required readings to Bylaw 1077‐21 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary The 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw has been calculated based on the 2021 Annual Budget, as approved by Council at its meeting on April 7, 2021. The 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw is presented with no increase to municipal tax rates from 2020. The presented bylaw also continues to carry forward a 30% reduction in the residential and farmland tax rate directed by Council in 2015 (388/15). At its meeting on March 23, 2021 Council also directed Administration to apply a 30% rebate on municipal taxes for residential/farmland and commercial properties. The rebate is applied at the time of complete payment of taxes by June 30, and does not change the municipal tax rate. Those on the Tax Instalment Payment Plan will have the rebate pro‐rated on their payments. Those who pay their taxes after June 30, 2021 will not be eligible for the 30% municipal tax rebate. The tax due date is June 30. Tax notices are required to be mailed out at least 30 days prior to the tax due date. Administration will be including information inserts informing property owners of the rebate in the tax and assessment notices.

Relevant Policy: Municipal Government Act S. 353(1) and 353(2)

Strategic Relevance: To levy property taxes to meet the financial obligations of the County as set out in 2021 Annual Budget, and to collect the required requisitions for the Alberta School Foundation, Brazeau Seniors’ Foundation and Designated Industrial Properties. Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Bylaw 1077‐21 Tax Rate Bylaw Page 1 of 2 107

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council give all required readings to Bylaw 1077‐21 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw.

Advantages Disadvantages ‐ Meet the requirements of the ‐ None identified Municipal Government Act ‐ Administration will be able to proceed with compiling the annual assessment and tax notices for mailing at the end of May

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: Administration will generate and mail out the 2021 combined assessment and tax notices at the end of May with a tax due date of June 30, 2021. Administration will prepare information for property owners regarding the 30% municipal tax rebate approved by Council for residential and commercial properties if taxes are paid in full by the due date.

Financial: The bylaw authorizes Brazeau County to collect money through taxation in order for the County to meet the financial obligations for the 2021 calendar year. Attachments: Bylaw 1077‐21

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

2021 Property Tax Bylaw No. 1077‐21 BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO AUTHORIZE THE RATES OF TAXATION TO BE LEVIED AGAINST ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN BRAZEAU COUNTY FOR THE 2021 TAXATION YEAR.

WHEREAS, Brazeau County has prepared and adopted detailed estimates of municipal revenue, expenses and expenditures as required, at the council meeting held on April 7, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the estimated municipal revenues from all sources other than property taxation total $5,239,688; and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount to be drawn from restricted and unrestricted surplus for operations and capital is $11,681,758; and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount to be borrowed for capital projects is $0; and

WHEREAS, the estimated municipal expenses (excluding non‐cash items) set out in the annual budget for Brazeau County for 2021 total $42,846,303; and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount required for current year capital expenditures to be raised by general municipal taxation is $1,697,030; and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount required to repay principal debt to be raised by general municipal taxation is $1,285,289; and

WHEREAS, the estimated amount required for future financial plans to be raised by municipal taxation is $856,536; and

WHEREAS, the total amount to be raised by general municipal taxation is $23,939,586; and

WHEREAS, the requisitions are:

Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) and Opted Out School Boards Residential/Farmland $2,496,802 Add: Residential/Farmland – Under levy $4,732

Non‐Residential $7,097,687 Add: Non‐Residential – Under levy $15,904 Seniors Foundation $762,180 Add: Under Levy $2,964 2021 TAX RATE BYLAW 1077‐21 Page 1 of 3

109 Designated Industrial Property $178,664 Non‐Residential

WHEREAS, the council is authorized to classify assessed property, and to establish different rates of taxation in respect to each class of property, subject to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M‐26, Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the assessed value of all taxable property in Brazeau County as shown on the assessment roll is:

Assessment Residential $912,022,390 Farmland $26,025,040 Non‐Residential $237,908,680 Linear $1,536,530,620 Linear – Electric Power Generation* $13,944,140 Machinery and Equipment $650,442,060 $3,376,872,930

NOW THEREFORE under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:

That the Interim Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to levy the following rates of taxation on the assessed value of all taxable property as shown on the assessment roll of Brazeau County:

Tax Levy Assessment Tax Rate General Municipal: Residential & Farmland $1,877,971 $ 938,047,430 .002002 Non‐Residential $16,177,717 $ 1,788,383,440 .009046 Machinery & Equipment $5,883,899 $ 650,442,060 .009046 Totals: $23,939,586 $ 3,376,872,930

ASFF & Opted Out School Boards: Residential & Farmland $ 2,501,532 $ 936,822,030 .002670 Non‐residential 7,113,590 $ 1,773,892,810 .004010 Totals: $9,615,123 $ 2,710,714,840

Senior Foundation: $765,144 $3,375,101,040 .000227

Designated Industrial (DI) Property $ 178,664 $2,332,431,290 .000076

Grand Totals: $34,498,517 $3,376,872,930

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INTERPRETATION 1. This Bylaw shall be cited as the ‘2021 Tax Rate Bylaw”; 2. Headings in this Bylaw are for reference purposes only; 3. Words in the singular shall include the plural or vice versa whenever the context so requires.

SEVERABILITY It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw is deemed valid and enforceable.

That this bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.

READ a first time on this ___ day of April, 2021.

READ a second time on this ___ day of April, 2021.

READ a third and final time on this ___ day of April, 2021.

______Reeve

______Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Wetlands Solar Proposal

DATE TO COUNCIL: April 20, 2021

PREPARED BY: Shawn McKerry, iCAO

UPDATE INFORMATION: At the March 2, 2021 council meeting Administration was directed to research revenue from the County's solar arrays. Administration has been in contact with Jason Atkinson with Proactive Planet Solutions Inc. (PPS) to look at the options of solar revenue generation at the Violet Grove floating wetlands that can be achieved within the approved Capital Project in progress for this site.

Background: Council has approved $171,696 (motion 508/20-07-07) for the second phase of the floating wetlands which includes doubling the size of the existing system and adding solar powered aeration. There is also a Mesocosm study that we want to do using totes that is about $112,560, however Council didn’t approve this fund, it was rather contingent on the university getting their grant and further grant opportunities (motion 509/20-07-07). Hence, Administration applied for a grant from FCM under their Green Municipal Fund program with a total budgeted cost of $326,100, of which, the grant would cover either 50% ($163,050) or 80% ($260,880) whichever FCM approves. This grant includes the solar component for powering the aeration system which we estimated would cost $20,000. The University Grant is a rebate system with us spending the money first and the professor getting it rebated, therefore that hasn’t been applied for. Jason Atkinson was originally with ENMAX and supported the County with our existing solar panel power systems and existing power contracts.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Solar Arrays Page 1 of 2 112 In consultation with PPS, the County does have the opportunity to produce and sell off excess power at this site. Please find PPS’s presentation attached. The proposed solar system solution comes at a capital cost of $67,006 which exceeds the budget limitations of Violet Grove project. PPS has forecasted, that with their solution, the county will pay for the system and begin making revenue in the seventh year of operation.

Options to Fund - There is a grant available by MCCAC (Municipal Climate Change Action Centre) under their program called AMSP (Alberta Municipal Solar Program). If granted, this will fund 30% of the installed system’s cost of approximately $20,101 leaving the County to cover the remaining cost of approximately $46,904, less the $20,000 for solar within the existing project, we would be left with an additional expense of approx. $26,904.

Without speaking to the Finance team, if it is the wish of Council to proceed with this project, we would seek that Council increase the Violet Grove Wetland Project by $50,000. This will cover the remaining cost of the enhanced solar system with a tiny contingency. The grant from MCCAC, if awarded, would recover 30% and applied to offset a portion of the costs.

It may be an interest for Council to have Jason present his proposal and further explain the solar revenue opportunity.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Solar Arrays Page 2 of 2 113 Jason R Atkinson Owner/Operator

Date: March 24, 2021

Solar by PPS Inc for: Brazeau County Wetlands

114 Alberta’s Great Solar Resource

Source: PVWATTs, NREL (Assumptions: 0.77 Derate factor, Array Azimuth = 180 deg., Tilt = Latitude)

115 Proactive Plant Solutions: Background PPS Inc was founded in 2021. Our founder Jason Atkinson has been in the Solar industry for 16 years in total. Jason was brought into Enmax in 2005 as a contractor to launch essential services & start the research & development for renewable energy. In 2013 after a successful 8 years in launching various renewable programs at Enmax he became the “Director Of Operations for Distributed Generation” at Enmax. In his time as an employee Jason created a Solar Dealer net work and was responsible for sales, service & installation of renewables at Enmax. In total Jason has personally involved with the sales, service & installation of 40 MW’s of Solar in Alberta. In 2019 Enmax had dominant market share, with 60% of the installed micro-generation solar capacity in Alberta. In January of 2021 Enmax went through a restructure & are stepping back from Solar Development.

116 PPS Inc Solar Programs

Turnkey system Financing . All permits, design, procurement, . Lease or Deferred Payment construction, commissioning and Purchase options safety requirements included . Reduced capital . Covered by limited operation and requirements vs. purchase maintenance warranty for full . 5 to 20 year term with price term of the lease certainty . Escalator option to mimic Behind the meter energy price forecasts . Offsets delivery costs of energy . Options for buyout or (transmission and distribution) extension upon maturity . Greater value for solar energy than producing direct to grid . Reduces monthly energy purchases from grid supply

117 PPS/Terralta Approved Manufactures

Proactive Planet Solutions & Terralta over the past 16 years in the Solar business have installed various manufactures solar products. Below are the main manufactures we use to date. These manufactures have the most installed solar capacity in the world & are bankable.

118 Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation

. Alberta’s Micro-Generation Regulation (MGR) sets up rules called “Net Billing” . Net import (charge) and net export (credit) shown as separate sections on electricity bill

119 Current Funding Available

Program* Rebate

Alberta Municipal Solar Program • Eligible for municipalities installing grid-tied systems (AMSP) on municipally owned land • Rebate amount depends on size of installed system • <10 KW – $0.90/W • 10 KW to <150KW – $0.75/W • 150 KW to <2MW – $0.60/W • 2 MW to 5 MW – $0.55/W • Rebate amount capped at 30% of eligible expenses • Additional first time applicant bonus rebate of $0.25/W to a maximum of $250,000 for a single site • Total funding for a single municipality capped at $1,500,000

* Leased solar systems are only eligible under the Residential and Commercial Solar Program. All other programs allow for purchased and deferred payment purchases.

120 Brazeau County Wetland Violet Grove – 28.8 KW DC system 64 Longi 450 W Modules Bi-Facial Split Cell | 1-20KW Fronius Symo Inverters | Ground Mounted System Simulated 1st Year Production: 34.10 MWh 1 Year workmanship warranty & 7 year inverter warranty, 25 year module production warranty

PURCHASE OPTION Price

Total Price of Installed Solar PV System $67,006

Total Price per Watt Installed ($/W) $2.33

Estimated Government Funding – AMSP $20,101

Total Cost After Funding $46,904

Price per Watt Installed After Funding $1.63 ($/W)

GST not included in above figures. Preliminary layout for discussion – subject to change

121 Brazeau County Wetland Violet Grove – 28.8 KW DC system Cash Flow with Solar Club Rates

Cash Flow $20,000 $10,000 $0 ($10,000) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 ($20,000) ($30,000) ($40,000) ($50,000) ($60,000)

Cash Flow

Simple Payback

$300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 ($50,000) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 ($100,000)

Simple Payback

122 System Pricing and Viability is Subject To:

. Structural Engineering approvals . Municipal permitting approvals . Electrical Engineering design and approvals . Micro Generation application and interconnection approvals . Funding terms & conditions . Other items, including but not limited to, foreign exchange rates, potential changes in law, equipment availability, etc.

123 Questions? Jason Atkinson Owner/Operator

403-689-7218

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April 12, 2021

Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County Attn: Shawn McKerry, Interim CAO Sent via email: [email protected] Sent via email: [email protected]

Dear Reeve Guyon and Council;

Words cannot begin to express the depth of gratitude that we feel for Brazeau County Council and its residents. Thank you for your unwavering commitments to STARS. You fly with STARS on every mission, bringing hope and a chance at life.

Thank you for your ongoing operational support annually, that provides sustainability for STARS services. Your leadership and devotion, ensures that the residents of Brazeau County, continue to have access to the highest level of critical care available.

Thank you for your gracious commitment of $10,000.00 towards the new Airbus H145 that will serve Brazeau County residents for generations to come. You have made an investment in the future of all Albertans.

Thank you for continuing to stand by our side in the “fight for life.”

Glenda Farnden Sr. Municipal Relations Liaison STARS Foundation

EDMONTON Suite 100, 1519 35 Avenue East T 780-890-3131 BASE Edmonton International Airport, Alberta T9E 0V6 F 780-890-3180

125 126 Christina Scharfl

From: Ryan Fynn Sent: Friday, April 09, 2021 1:38 PM Subject: Alberta's Recovery Plan hosted by the Drayton Valley & District Chamber of Commerce

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Minister Schweitzer will be speaking on Alberta’s Recovery Plan and the look ahead for the province’s economy. He will address the plan to diversify our economy through growing existing sectors and expanding new industries, as well as the Alberta government’s plan to attract investment to our province and build billions of dollars of new infrastructure.

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1 127 STILL GOING . . . MENTAL HEALTH DURING PROLONGED COVID

Our bodies are not meant to deal with extended crisis. Adrenaline and cortisol wreak havoc on physical and mental health. This workshop will look at the toll of COVID-19 on us and our mental health. It will explore the ways that stress, anxiety and loss affect us and ways that we can inoculate ourselves and our families moving forward. It isn’t all bad news. We will also explore the ways that this will allow us to understand ourselves and our resilience in ways we would not have guessed. MAY 11, 2021 7:00pm to 8:30pm *Workshop to take place over Zoom* FREE OF CHARGE To register, please contact Drayton Valley & District FCSS by email: [email protected]

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

PRESENTER: Krista Osbourne, Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW BIO: Krista Osbourne is a Clinical Social Worker with a focus on individual and family counselling. After years working with individuals in crisis, non-profits, and then in health care settings, Krista turned her focus to working in Mental Health.

Krista has maintained a private practice in St. Albert for the past nine years with a focus on mental health, grief, and trauma. Krista also teaches in the Social Work Program at MacEwan University and the University of Calgary. 128