COUNCIL MEETING
June 2, 2020
VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.
MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES GOALS
1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.
2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.
3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.
4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.
5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.
6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses. VALUES
We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.
We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.
We believe in acting with integrity.
We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.
We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.
BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2020 06 02 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ______
Call to Order
Present
1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 3 ‐ 6)
2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Regular Council Meeting May 19, 2020 (Pages 7 ‐ 15)
3. Business Arising
Follow Up Action List:
MOTION ACTION STATUS 089/20‐02‐04 Fire Services report on previous years accidents on Target Date: provincial highways June 16, 2020 169/20‐03‐03 Letter to the Town regarding recreation funding Rec Board Completed 209/20‐04‐07 Education and break down on information with Target Date: cost sharing with the Village of Breton and the June 5, 2020 Town of Drayton Valley 238/20‐05‐05 ICF Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Target Date: discuss removing obsolete wording July 31, 2020 376/20‐05‐19 Investigate “children at play” signs and installation Target Date: June 16, 2020 386/20‐05‐19 Examples of citizen appreciation awards for Completed mowing the ditch and garbage clean up 389/20‐05‐19 Possible traditional round‐up in 2020 Post COVID Target Date: Pandemic Post COVID Pandemic
4. Urgent Items
5. CAO Report a) Pandemic Administrative Update
b) Council‐2 Policy Guidelines for Council Declarations ‐ Request for Decision attached (Pages 16 ‐ 19)
3 6. Delegations/Appointments
11:00 am Public Input Session
11:30 am Questions from the Media
1:00 pm Brazeau County Floating Wetland Pilot Study (Pages 20 ‐ 60) Dr. Christopher Walker, Environmental Manager, Covey Associates Associate Professor Terry Lucke, University of the Sunshine Coast Professor Mohamed Gamal El‐Din, University of Alberta Professor M Anne Naeth, University of Alberta
7. Planning and Development a) Policy ADM‐2 Water and/or Sewer Line Extension Capital Cost Repayment ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 61 ‐ 63)
8. Fire Services No reports
9. Agricultural Services No reports
10. Finance a) Policy ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 64 ‐ 71)
11. Community Services a) Citizen Appreciation Program ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 72 ‐ 75)
12. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Traditional Household Hazardous Waste Round Up Fall 2020 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 76 ‐ 77)
b) Request to Collect Batteries from Household Round Up ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 78 ‐ 79)
c) 2020 Construction Projects Update ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 80 ‐ 85)
13. General Matters No reports
4 14. Correspondence a) Minister Kaycee Madu regarding MSI funding (Pages 86 ‐ 87)
b) Alberta Union of Provincial Employees regarding Provincial Budget Cuts (Pages 88 ‐ 91)
c) Town of Drayton Valley regarding ICF/IDP Committee (Page 92)
d) Renee Lemay regarding water problem (Page 93)
e) Town of Edson regarding Northwest Alberta Electric Vehicle Charging Network (Pages 94 ‐ 112)
15. Agricultural Service Board ‐ A. Heinrich, H. Swan, K. Westerlund a) ASB Tour Update ‐ A. Heinrich
16. Municipal Planning Commission ‐ H. Swan, M. Gressler, A. Heinrich
17. Brazeau Seniors Foundation ‐ M. Gressler
18. Drayton Valley Library Municipal Board ‐ D. Wiltse
19. Breton Municipal Library Board ‐ D. Wiltse
20. West Central Airshed Society ‐ H. Swan
21. Yellowhead Regional Library Board ‐ D. Wiltse
22. Family and Community Support Services ‐ M. Gressler
23. North Saskatchewan Headwaters Alliance ‐ B. Guyon
24. North Saskatchewan Headwaters Alliance Steering Committee ‐ B. Guyon
25. Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council ‐ K. Westerlund
26. Pembina Area Synergy Group ‐ K. Westerlund
27. Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring ‐ H. Swan
28. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee ‐ H. Swan
29. Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre ‐ K. Westerlund
30. Northern Mayors Group ‐ B. Guyon
31. Breton and District FCSS ‐ M. Gressler
32. ALUS ‐ K. Westerlund
5 33. Alberta Hemp Alliance ‐ B. Guyon, A. Heinrich
34. Recreation Board ‐ D. Wiltse, A. Heinrich
35. Chamber of Commerce ‐ K. Westerlund
36. Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board ‐ B. Guyon
37. IDP Committee ‐ B. Guyon, K. Westerlund, A. Heinrich
38. Emergency Management Oversight Committee ‐ M. Gressler
39. Meeting Dates: None
40. Closed Session: a) Brazeau Farm Mental Health Initiative ‐ H. Swan FOIP Section 16
41. Round Table Wrap‐Up
42. Adjournment
6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EOC ROOM IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2020 05 19 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator ‐ by telephone
OTHERS G. Long, Drayton Valley and District Free Press ‐ by telephone
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda
365/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the agenda with the following additions:
13. General Matters b) Citizen Appreciation Program CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes
366/20‐05‐19 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2020 Regular Council Meeting, as amended:
H. Swan name missing from in favour vote Motion 355/20‐05‐05 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
367/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2020 Special Council Meeting, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley reviewed the status of the action items
368/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Follow Up Action List for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None
CAO REPORT CAO Report
Administrative Update COVID Measures J. Whaley reported the following measures taken during the pandemic situation including the installation of a mail slot at the front entrance, the return of Finance staff for taxation season preparation while maintaining social distancing, ensuring masks or face shields are worn for travel with two plus person in County vehicles, and that the utility bills for April were sent out the first week of May and included information about the utility bill payment deferral directed by Council.
369/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Administrative Update Report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council‐6 Policy Council Code of Ethics J. Whaley recommended removal of Council‐6 Policy Code of Ethics.
370/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to remove in its entirely Council‐6 Policy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments
Brazeau Economic Marketing Strategy K. MacInnis and S. McIntosh presented an update that Administration was able to proceed with the Economic Development Marketing Strategy with the current budget.
371/20‐05‐19 Moved by to S. Wheale to receive the Brazeau Economic Marketing Strategy Update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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FIRE SERVICES Fire Services
2020 Fire Department April Stats T. Thomson provided updated information regarding calls for service.
372/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Fire Department Update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Fertilizer Spreader
373/20‐05‐19 Moved by D. Wiltse to add to the Agricultural Service Board Agenda the fertilizer spreader concerns. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services
Eagle Point ‐ Blue Rapids Parks Council Letter of Support L. Chambers presented a request from the Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council for a letter of support in their grant application.
374/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve a letter of support for the Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FINANCE Finance
Bank Reconciliation Statement as of April 30, 2020
375/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the bank statement as of April 30, 2020 for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC WORKS Public Works
Traffic Control Bylaw regarding Children at Play signs L. Fischer presented the Traffic Control Bylaw and recommendations regarding the installation of Children at Play signs.
376/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to do more research on children at play signage and bring it back to the second meeting in June. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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GENERAL MATTERS General Matters
Emergency Management Bylaw 1056‐20 J. Whaley presented Emergency Management Bylaw 1056‐20 for all three readings.
377/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to change Bylaw 1056‐20 clauses: 2.3 “and” to “or”; and 2.9 “all” to “majority” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
378/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler to give first reading to Bylaw 1056‐20, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
379/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to give second reading to Bylaw 1056‐20, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
380/20‐05‐19 Moved by S. Wheale to go to third reading of Bylaw 1056‐20, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
381/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to give third reading to Bylaw 1056‐20, as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing
Bylaw 1055‐20 Land Use Bylaw Textual Amendment
382/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund that the Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 proceed into Public Hearing at 10:03 a.m. for Bylaw 1055‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
K. Sterling presented Bylaw 1055‐20 to amend Land Use Bylaw 1002‐18 to allow for Day Care Facility as a discretionary use in the Rural Industrial District and Light Industrial District and for Natural Resource Extraction and Natural Resource Processing as a discretionary uses in the Crown Lands District, for second and third readings.
No Public Input
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383/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of May 19, 2020 come out of Public Hearing at 10:17 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
384/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler to give second reading to Bylaw 1055‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
385/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to give third reading to Bylaw 1055‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:18 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:30 a.m.
GENERAL MATTERS Mower Man Hats Council discussed a recognition program for residents that mow the ditches.
386/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back examples of citizen appreciation awards for mowing the ditch and garbage clean up. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information
Alberta Infrastructure
387/20‐05‐19 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the correspondence from Alberta Infrastructure for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RCMP K Division
388/20‐05‐19 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the correspondence from RCMP K Division for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Phyllis Schmidt
389/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to research a possible traditional toxic round up in 2020. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
390/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the correspondence from Phyllis Schmidt for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2020 05 19 Page 5 of 9
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports
Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended: CAPP Meeting and E Central Meeting Regular Council Meeting x 2 Development Meeting Council, Minister McIver Meetings Premier of Alberta Meeting Hemp Seminar ‐ 2 days Municipal Town Hall Meeting and Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Budget and Global Meeting Telephone Town Hall ‐ Municipal Affairs RMA Resolution Session Minister of Municipal Affairs CAPP Meeting
Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting Continuation of Regular Council Meeting RMA Update ‐ no charge Regular Council Meeting Final Budget meeting RMA Resolution Session
Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: Regular Council Meeting Council Continuation MPC ASB Regular Council Meeting Budget Meeting RMA Resolution Session
Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Central Zone AHS Meeting Regular Council Meeting Premier Town Hall Regular Council Meeting Premier Town Hall Meeting Agricultural Service Board Meeting Premier Town Hall Meeting Regular Council Meeting Final Budget Meeting
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Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting Premier Town Hall Meeting x 2 Continuation of Council Meeting MPC Meeting ASB Meeting Regular Council Meeting Premier Town Hall RMA Resolution Session Council Budget Meeting
Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: Regular Council Meeting Continuation of Council Meeting and RMA Conference Call MPC Meeting Regular Council Meeting Final Budget Meeting
Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: Library Board Meeting Council Meeting Continuation of Council Meeting Mayors and Reeves Meeting ‐ no charge Breton Library Meeting Council Meetings Budget Meeting Library Board Meeting RMA Virtual Resolution Session
391/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Councillor Reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:57 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:03 a.m.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:03 a.m.
No public input
Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:04 a.m.
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CLOSED SESSION Closed Session
392/20‐05‐19 Moved by M. Gressler that the Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 11:05 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Intermunicipal Development Discussion FOIP Section 21 b) Development Update FOIP Section 21 c) Land Purchase Proposal FOIP Section 16, 25, 27 d) Rural Internet FOIP Section 16 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
393/20‐05‐19 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 come out of ‘closed session’ at 12:01 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:02 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 12:20 p.m.
K. Westerlund left the meeting at 12:15 p.m. bodily and rejoined by telephone at 12:20 p.m.
394/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan that the regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 12:21 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Intermunicipal Development Discussion FOIP Section 21 b) Development Update FOIP Section 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Robert A. Seidel, legal counsel, joined the closed session by telephone at 12:21 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Intermunicipal Development Discussion and Development Discussion.
K. Westerlund joined the closed session in person at 1:18 p.m.
395/20‐05‐19 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 come out of ‘closed session’ at 2:26 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:27 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 2:36 p.m.
396/20‐05‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund to decline the request to sell a portion of NW‐5‐49‐5‐W5M to a private resident. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2020 05 19 Page 8 of 9
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397/20‐05‐19 Moved by D. Wiltse to send a letter to Xplornet expressing concern over resident and business access to rural internet. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
398/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich to accept the report for information and to await the report from legal Counsel regarding development update. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
399/20‐05‐19 Moved by H. Swan to accept the intermunicipal discussion for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT 400/20‐05‐19 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2020 adjourn at 2:44 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
______Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Council‐2 Council Guidelines for Declarations DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: J. Whaley, CAO ENDORSED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council remove in its entirety Council‐2 Council Guidelines for Declaration Policy and allow Council to make declarations/proclamations as they deem appropriate.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Brazeau County Administration has recently conducted a thorough review of all Brazeau County Policies in an effort to reduce redundancy and eliminate outdated or irrelevant policies.
Council‐2 Policy Guidelines for Declarations was written in 1995 at the request of Council during the July 11, 1995 Council meeting:
Discussion regarding Municipal Declarations July 11, 1995 Council discussed the signing of declarations with regards to moral and human rights issues and requested that Administration draft a policy for review.
318‐95 Moved by B. Guyon to draft a policy regarding the signing of declarations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The policy was presented and approved on August 10, 1995:
357‐95 Moved by B. Guyon to approve Policy No. Council ‐ 2, with the addition of "religious issues". IN FAVOUR: W. Tweedle B. Guyon E. Lambert L. Coward OPPOSED: J. Coombes CARRIED
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Council‐2 Policy Page 1 of 3 16 There are no references to proclamations within the Municipal Government Act. Proclamations and declarations are made to show Council’s support for various organizations and causes. Below is a list of the proclamations and declarations made by Brazeau County Council over the past years.
The policy currently states “All issues deemed to be of a religious, moral, human rights, or lifestyle choice will not be considered by Council.” Administration asks if the current Council believes this policy is still valid with the stated restrictions and if Council wishes to retain it?
Past Proclamations and Declarations
May 6 ‐ 12, 1991 Pitch‐in Week June 2 ‐ 8, 1997 Senior Citizens Week May 4 ‐ 10, 1998 National Composting Awareness Week June 7 ‐ 13, 1998 Senior Citizens Week Nov 5 ‐ 11, 1998 Veteran's Week June 1 ‐7, 1998 National Access Awareness Week June 6 ‐ 12, 1999 Senior Citizens Week May 3 ‐ 10, 1999 Mental Health Week September 11 ‐ 15, 2000 Community Futures Week June 2‐8, 2002 Senior Citizens Week Week of April 26, 2002 Children of Chernobyl Week October 14 ‐ 20, 2002 Canada’s Citizenship Week October 13 ‐ 19, 2003 Canada's Citizenship Week June 6 ‐ 12, 2004 Seniors Week October 18 ‐ 24, 2004 Canada’s Citizenship Week January 16 ‐ 22, 2005 National Non‐Smoking Week June 6 ‐ 12, 2005 Seniors Week April 28, 2005 Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job May 8 ‐ 14, 2005 Building Safety Week October 17 ‐ 23, 2005 Canada’s Citizenship Week November 13 ‐ 20, 2005 Restorative Justice Week November 20 ‐ 26, 2005 National Addictions Awareness Week June 5 ‐ 11, 2006 Seniors Week May 21 ‐ 27, 2006 Public Works Week October 16 ‐ 22, 2006 Canada’s Citizenship Week June 4 ‐ 10, 2007 Seniors Week May 20 ‐ 26, 2007 Canadian Public Works Week 2008 Rotary International Week and fly the Rotary flag during that week June 1 ‐ 7, 2009 Seniors Week May 11 ‐ 17, 2009 National Nursing Week October 19 ‐ 25, 2009 Waste Reduction Week June 7 ‐ 13, 2010 as Seniors Week November 14 ‐ 20 Bullying Awareness Week in Brazeau County June 4 ‐ 10, 2012 Seniors Week June 6 ‐ 13, 2012 Official Co‐operatives Week
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Council‐2 Policy Page 2 of 3 17 June 3 ‐ 9, 2013 Seniors Week February 24 ‐ 28, 2014 Celebrate Rotary Week February 23 ‐ 27, 2015 Rotary Week May 17‐23, 2015 Public Works Week August 30 ‐ September 6, 2015 Thunder in the Valley Week February 8 ‐ 12, 2016 Rotary Week May 2 ‐ 8, 2016 Mental Health Week June 6 ‐ 12, 2016 Seniors Week May 7 ‐ 13, 2017 Emergency Preparedness Week June 5 – 11, 2017 Seniors Week September 24 ‐ September 30, 2017 Development Officers Week November 12 ‐18, 2017 National Addictions Awareness Week June 3 ‐ 9, 2018 Seniors Week September 23 ‐ 29, 2018 Alberta Development Officers Week April 28 ‐ May 5, 2019 Rodeo Week September 23 ‐ 28, 2019 Alberta Development Officers Week
2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council remove in its entirety Council‐2 Council Guidelines for Declaration.
Advantages Disadvantages Remove restrictions for Council to None identified support various organizations and causes.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: Council‐2 Policy will be removed from the records.
Financial: No financial impact Attachments: Council‐2 Council Guidelines for Declaration
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Council‐2 Policy Page 3 of 3 18 Policy Name
Council Guidelines for Declarations
Policy Number Council-2 County
Policy Statement
Council recognizes that It may be beneficial to support various issues as a means of increasing awareness and support for a cause. Council also recognizes that more issues may create a division within the community. This policy is to be known as the "Council's Guide to Official Declarations" and shall establish the rules Council will apply to decisions regarding official declarations.
Policy
Brazeau County Council will review requests for an official declaration by Council. In considering the request, the issue will be viewed with a pre-screening decision made regarding the nature of the request. All issues deemed to be of a religious, moral, human rights, or lifestyle choice will not be considered by Council. Refusal to consider the request cannot be deemed as a decision to support or reject the cause in question.
Any request for support on issues that are broad in their input on the community as a whole, and are not a matter of religious, human rights, lifestyle choice or moral issues may be considered by Council. In viewing issues within this category consideration shall be given to the impact, which the declaration of support may have.
As a rule, support will be provided for those causes that enhance, contribute to and promote the quality of life and the physical features of the region.
Under normal circumstances. Council will be the decision making body for declaration requests. In situations where time is of the essence and a decision by Council is not possible, the Reeve may determine the position taken on an issue.
Any consideration requested beyond publishing Council's declaration of support requires approval by Council.
Chief Administrative Officer; Approved by Council: 95/08/10 Revision Dates: (Y/M/D) 04/04/08 Reviewed: 14/06/23
Council - 2 Council Guidelines for Declarations Page 119 of 1 Research Team
• Mr Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Brazeau County • Dr Christopher Walker, Environmental Manager, Covey Associates • Associate Professor Terry Lucke, University of the Sunshine Coast • Professor Mohamed Gamal El-Din, University of Alberta • Professor M Anne Naeth, University of Alberta
20 Presentation Outline
• Project Background and Timeline
• Pilot Study Overview
• Research Results
• Research Discussion
• Recommendations
• Questions
21 Project Timeline
• 2017 ‐ Brazeau County contacts Covey Associates to visit one of our major floating wetland projects on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. • 2017‐2018 –Brazeau County and Covey Associates discuss research opportunities and potential trial designs, signing consultancy contract in 2018. The University of the Sunshine Coast assists in research design. • 2018 – Design commences and pilot study budget and research plan prepared. Floating wetland modules from Clarity Aquatic are donated for the project. • 2018‐2019 – Design finalised, discussions with the University of Alberta commence and are finalised. • May 2019 –Oct 2019 – Research study on Violet Grove CFW system carried out by the University of Alberta, in consultation with research team. • Jan 2020 –March 2020 –Project write up and review by research team.
22 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (WSP)
Facultative Cell –Location of CFWs
Storage Pond – Annual Release Point
23 Research Aims
• Determine how CFWs can enhance treatment in WSPs in cold climates using a small‐scale pilot study; • Compare performance of two different plants for use in CFWs in cold climates; • Carex aquatilis • Scirpus microcarpus • Quantify nutrient uptake of the two different plant species; • Investigate benefit of CFW systems for WSPs; and • Investigate how CFWs can enhance existing treatment systems, offset major upgrades and achieve compliance with statutory requirements.
24 Research Methodology
• Track growth rate of the two selected plant species; • Identify change in water quality from the inlet to the outlet of the CFW system during Summer and Autumn; • Identify concentration of nutrients sequestered in plant tissues; and • Assess micropollutant removal capacity of CFW system.
25 Research Outcomes
• Quantify how CFWs can enhance treatment in WSPs in cold climates; • Identify suitable plants for use in CFWs in cold climates; • Quantify nutrient uptake of different plant species; • Optimise approaches of enhancing pollutant removal by CFWs and develop improved methods of quantifying treatment performance ; • Evaluate initial results and benefits of implementing CFW systems for WSPs in colder climates; and • Develop high quality journal publications on research outcomes.
26 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond
27 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond
Control –Inlet Sampling Point Control –Outlet Sampling Point
Baffle Curtains
CFW Access Ramp
CFW –Inlet Sampling Point CFW –Outlet Sampling Point
28 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (May 22)
29 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (May 22)
30 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (June 8)
31 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (June 24)
32 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (July 18)
33 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (Aug. 9)
34 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (Sept. 12)
35 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (Oct. 24)
36 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (Jan. 2020)
37 Violet Grove Waste Stabilisation Pond (April/May 2020)
38 Temperatures: Mean 2019 vs 2014-2018 Means
CFW Installation
39 Rainfalls: Mean 2019 vs 2014-2018 Means
CFW Installation
40 Research Outcomes – Water Quality (12 Day Intensive Sampling - July)
• There was significant variability in the water quality data that made it difficult to establish any trends in both the control and CFW samples. Rainfall may have influenced several parameters.
41 Research Outcomes – Water Quality (12 Day Intensive Sampling - September)
• There was significant variability in the water quality data that made it difficult to establish any trends in both the control and CFW samples.
42 Research Outcomes – Water Quality
• A relatively low inflow rate (0.67 L/s) and high retention time (~60 days) created some issues in determining the influence of the CFWs on the water quality. • Wind diffusion may have played a larger role and had greater influence on water movement. • The sludge layer may also have also contributed to nutrients availability in the water column, subject to physicochemical attributes (Dissolve Oxygen, pH, etc.)
43 Research Outcomes – Water Quality
WesterlyEasterly Wind Wind
Control –Inlet Sampling Point Control –Outlet Sampling Point
CFW
Baffle Curtains to Prevent Short Circuiting
CFW –Inlet Sampling Point CFW –Outlet Sampling Point
44 Research Outcomes – Water Quality
• Ammonia Nitrogen persisted in high concentrations within the pond, despite the pond generally being aerobic. • There was little evidence of ammonification and nitrification occurring (anecdotal observation) • This suggests there may be reduced populations of specific bacteria (Nitrosomas sp. and Nitrobacter sp.) • Increased light penetration (e.g. low duckweed coverage), reduced oxygen saturation, etc. may have contributed to reduced bacterial populations. Ammonia highest in September when water clarity was also highest.
• While the water quality data was extremely valuable in determining a baseline case, the observed hydraulics made it difficult to ascribe changes in water quality to CFW performance. • The observations made were critical in determining any proposed next steps to the project.
45 Research Outcomes – Water Quality - Micropollutants
• Seven different micropollutants were identified in the water quality samples.
• Table 8 from the UoA report is presented, noting the concentrations of the micropollutants in ng/L.
• Estrogen (EE2), cholesterol medication (Gemfibrozil), Ibuprofen, antibiotics (Sulfmethoxazole and Trimethoprim), weed killer (2, 4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and mecoprop) were all present in detectable quantities
46 Research Outcomes – Plant Growth
Shoot Growth Root Growth
• Carex increased in shoot length throughout the trial, with a reduction shown in October (dormancy). Biomass was highest in October for the shoots and highest in August for roots • Scirpus had a more variable shoot growth trend, largely due to predation by muskrats. Biomass reached its highest points for both the roots and shoots in August
47 Research Outcomes – Plant Growth
Shoot Dry Weight Root Dry Weight
• Both species allocated resources to the roots in October, which is typical of species preparing for winter dormancy. • This indicates the species have adapted to hydroponic conditions –Post‐Winter mortality rates will provide further data.
48 Plant Nutrient Uptake
• Carex aquatilis was shown to have an uptake rate of 85.6 g/m2 for Nitrogen and 12.1 g/m2 for Phosphorus (bioactive area) for the total plant (roots and shoots). • Scirpus macrocarpus was shown to have an uptake rate of 33.8 g/m2 for Nitrogen and 6.0 g/m2 for Phosphorus (bioactive area) for the total plant (roots and shoots). Uptake rate may have been impacted by grazing of the plants by muskrats.
• It was noted that existing research tended to allow for a plant establishment phase, in some cases up to 11 weeks, prior to testing. This may have allowed suitable biofilm growth, though the reduced growing season in Alberta made it impossible to allow for such an establishment period prior to testing.
49 Project Outcomes
• This table from Colares et al (2020) provides an overview of plant based removal rates for N and P (total plant), with this study’s removal nitrogen rates exceeding the highest rates in the reviewed literature for Carex (85.56 g/m2 bioactive area) .
Violet Grove = 85.6 g/m2
50 Research Outcomes – What Was Achieved?
• Quantify how CFWs can enhance treatment in WSPs in cold climates; • Both plant species demonstrated the capacity to remove nutrients from the water column though it was difficult to link changes in water quality to the CFW • Identify suitable plants for use in CFWs in cold climates; • Both plant species adapted well to the CFW conditions, however, Scirpus was subject to muskrat predation. • Quantify nutrient uptake of different plant species; • Both plant species demonstrated the capacity to remove nutrients and heavy metals from the water column though it was difficult to determine micropollutant removal rates likely due to detection limits. Carex demonstrated an N removal rate (g/m2) higher than any currently reported literature.
51 Research Outcomes – What’s next?
• Develop further testing methods and approaches to enhance pollutant removal by CFWs; • See next steps • Develop initial benefit analysis for implementing CFW systems for WSPs in colder climates; and • To be further considered as part of next steps • Publish a number of quality Journal papers on research outcomes. • To move forward on with the University of Alberta
52 Pilot Study – Next Stages (Overall Approach)
New Configuration Solar Power for Improved protection from muskrats • Aeration System • Additional 10 modules and solar powered aeration system to enhance pollutant removal, biofilm growth and sludge reduction
Aeration System & Lines
Existing CFW Access Ramp Existing Baffle Curtains
New CFW Muskrat Barrier Fencing
53 Pilot Study – Next Stages (Plant Study)
Updated Plant Study Method • Plant measurement and sampling frequency of existing and new plants • Assess root and shoot masses separately to identify nutrient partitioning • Assess N and P uptake of duckweed to provide a comparison to the CFW species • Incorporate re‐planting in harvested modules • Assess growth rate of vegetation under aerated conditions in comparison to passive conditions • Provides valuable comparison of existing and proposed system for plant growth and nutrient uptake.
54 Pilot Study – Next Stages (Water Quality Mesocosm)
Updated Water Quality Study Method • Controlled tank experiment to determine volumetric pollutant removal rate of plant species • Replicates and control allow for surety in results • Eliminates confounding factors (e.g. variable residence time and diffusion by wind) • Assess growth rate of vegetation under aerated conditions in comparison to passive conditions • Paired with a composite sampling regime to determine total influent pollutant mass, will give a more precise and accurate estimation of pollutant removal
Access Ramp
Existing CFW Existing Baffle Curtains New CFW
Planted IBC w/ Aeration
Control (Unplanted, Aerated IBC)
55 Pilot Study – Next Stages (Enhanced Biofilm Growth)
Test Materials to Mimic Root Surface Area
• Assess how materials, such as rockwool, could simulate plant root structure and supplement the root surface areas
• This would increase the available surface area for biofilm growth, thereby enhancing the potential to remove pollutants via bacterial processes.
• It may also be possible to periodically remove the synthetic root structures and wash them, removing adsorbed pollutants from the system and allowing them to be safety disposed of.
56 Pilot Study – Next Stages (Enhanced Pollutant Removal)
Test Additive Materials to Enhance Pollutant Uptake • Assess how additive materials (e.g. biochar developed at the University of Alberta and activated carbon) within the gravel media may enhance pollutant removal performance.
• These media have a very high surface area, allowing for significant biofilm growth and adsorption properties (Fig 1)
• Paired with aeration, such materials may substantially enhance the pollutant removal capacity of the system.
• Additive materials could be sequestered in porous bags so that they can be harvested at end of season with plants.
• Viability of turning harvested plant material into biochar may also be investigated –creating a revenue stream.
Biochar Activated Carbon
57 Conclusions
• Environmental factors caused some challenges in assessing how CFWs improve water quality, but the study results are extremely valuable as they provide baseline data previously unavailable which can direct next steps • Both plant species were found to remove high nutrient loads (compared to existing literature) despite not having a dedicated establishment phase (e.g. time to allow biofilm to form) • The results to date are very encouraging, given there has been no previous field‐scale study undertaken in ‘cold’ climates • Preliminary methods have been identified to enhance data collection processes and to optimise the performance of CFWs in the Violet Grove WSP • A detailed budget can be developed subject to Council’s input and review.
58 Special Thanks
• To all support staff at Brazeau County who assisted in the project, especially Zimran Khokar, Darcy Mulroy and his team • To the University of Alberta research team • To Brazeau Councillors and the Executive, for supporting this innovative research and development project
59 Questions?
60 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Removal of Policy ADM-2 DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO FILE NO:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council remove Policy ADM-2 – Water and/or Sewer Line Extension Capital Cost Repayment in its entirety.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary Administration is currently going through a review process of existing policies to identify any that are no longer relevant, or need updating. Policy ADM-2 – Water and/or Sewer Line Extension Capital Cost Replacement was introduced in order to guide the imposition, collection and expenditure of off-site levies. On March 6, 2018 Brazeau County Council passed Bylaw 980-17, repealing all existing off-site levy bylaws. In accordance with that bylaw, Brazeau County no longer collects off-site levies, making this policy obsolete.
Relevant Policy: ADM-2, Bylaw 980-17
Strategic Relevance: To ensure Brazeau County has up-to-date policies.
2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council remove Policy ADM-2 – Water and/or Sewer Line Extension Capital Cost Repayment in its entirety.
61 Advantages Disadvantages - Clean up of a policy that no longer - There is no disadvantages to removing this policy. reflects current bylaws and practices. - Brazeau County will no longer have a policy on the books that conflicts with an approved bylaw.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: N/A
Financial: There is no financial implication to removing the policy, as Bylaw 980-17 eliminated the collection of off-site levies in Brazeau County. Attachments: Policy ADM-2 – Water and/or Sewer Line Extension Capital Cost Replacement
62 Policy Name
Water and/or Sewer line Extension Capital Cost Repayment Policy
Policy Number Brazeau
ADM-2
Policy Statement
Council recognizes that in the process of approving water and/or sewer main line extensions, that an off-site levy shall be imposed for repayment of the capital cost of providing such service(s).
Where Council has approved water and/or sewer main line extensions, the repayment of such capital costs shall be by off-site levy charges.
Policy
The imposition and payment of off-site levies shall be in accordance with Section 648 of the Municipal Government Act.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved ByCouncil: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) Reviewed: 14/06/23:
ADM-2 Water and/or Sev^er Line Extension Capital Cost Repayment Page 1 of 1 63 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Remove Policy ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Colin Swap, General Manager of Finance ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO FILE NO:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council removes Policy ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance in its entirety.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary In 2004 Brazeau County approved ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance Policy. Under this policy eligible not‐for‐profit community groups were able to apply to Brazeau County to be included Additional Named Insureds (ANI) under the County’s insurance policy with Jubilee Insurance (now RMA Insurance). During the 2014 budget process Council passed motion 981/13 to move community groups to being responsible for securing private insurance. Following that, a transition period was put in place from 2014‐2017 with funding for those who had been Additional Named Insureds (ANI) put in place under FIN‐7 to offset any higher insurance costs to help ease the change to private insurance. Since the initial funding expired under ADM‐5 in 2014 the policy has remained on the books, although it has not been active. In 2018 FIN‐7 was updated at the direction of Council to cover 100% of core operating costs for cemeteries and community halls. Included in these costs is insurance. Museums are also eligible for yearly operating grants under FIN‐7 and may use that funding toward insurance. Administration is recommending removing Policy ADM‐5 as it no longer applicable to Brazeau County processes and should be made removed to avoid any potential confusion.
Relevant Policy: ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance Policy, FIN‐7 Community Organization Funding
Strategic Relevance: To ensure that Brazeau County has up‐to‐date policies and to streamline processes for staff and community groups.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Remove Policy ADM‐5 Page 1 of 2 64 2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council removes Policy ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance in its entirety.
Advantages Disadvantages ‐ Clean up of an outdated policy. ‐ There is no disadvantage to removing this policy, as ‐ Brazeau County will not have insurance funding for cemeteries, community hall conflicting policies on the books in groups and museums is included in operating regards to insurance coverage funding provided to those groups through the FIN‐7 community groups (ADM‐5 and FIN‐7). Community Organization Funding Policy.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: N/A
Financial: There is no financial impact to either Brazeau County or community organizations, as the funding now qualifies as a core operating cost for cemeteries and community halls. Attachments: Schedule A – Excerpts from FIN‐7 Community Organization Funding Policy ADM‐5 Community Group Insurance Policy
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Remove Policy ADM‐5 Page 2 of 2 65 SCHEDULE A
FIN-7 INSURANCE FUNDING EXCERPTS
8 (a) 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 administrative (max $1,000.00). Maximum annual funding available for Cemetery core operating costs is $20,000.00.
8 (c) Museum Funding Policy
The Breton & District Historical Society is entitled to an annual $20,000.00 grant for operating costs. The Drayton Valley & District Historical Society is entitled to an annual $25,000.00 grant for operating costs.
8 (d) Community Hall Operating Funding Policy
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), and insurance.
66 Policy Name
Community Group Insurance
Policy Number
ADM-5
Policy Statement
To assist non-profit organizations located within Brazeau County with obtaining insurance coverage from the County's insurers (Jubilee Insurance Agencies Ltd.)
Policy
As a member of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, the County is a part of a large group of local governments, which utilize their strength in numbers, volumes and size to secure policy coverage from Jubilee Insurance Agencies Ltd. This company is willing to provide insurance to non-profit organizations that work with local governments to provide various municipally based services to residents. Byobtaining policies as "additional insured" parties to the County's insurance plan, these groups may realize financial savings and enhanced coverage.
Loss prevention and control are key aspects of any insurance coverage plan. Organizations accessing coverage as "additional insured" parties to the County's plan retain primary responsibility for ensuring that loss prevention and control practices are implemented and reviewed regularly. A proactive approach will assist these organizations and the County with minimizing risk and claims, controlling insurance costs and ensuring that coverage is available in the future.
A. ELIGIBILITY
Non-profit organizations may apply to the County to access "additional insured" coverage, subject to all of the following conditions:
1} They must be registered in the Province of Alberta as a society or association under the Societies Act and a copy of the registratj;>^must be provided to Brazeau County.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 09/05/19: 07/12/11 Reviewed: 14/06/23
ADM-8 Community Group Insurance Page 1 of 5 67 2) If registered with the federal government, a copy of the registration documents must be provided to Brazeau County. 3) Their primary programs and activities and any related insured property is to be located within the County's geographic boundaries.
4) Brazeau County shall provide insurance to "additional insured" on a cost recovery basis only.
5) At least one member of each "additional insured" organization insured through Brazeau County must send a minimum of one representative annually to a Risk Management Workshop sponsored by the County. Those organizations not represented at the Risk Management Workshop will be suspended from insurance coverage.
6) Programs and facilities making application for "additional insured" coverage will be approved or denied coverage by Jubilee Insurance Agencies Ltd. Examples of some "additional Insured" who would receive approval are as follows:
> community halls > playground sites >• recreation facilities >• trails > drop-in centres 'y playschools (only on property not owned by school boards or churches V campgrounds V museums and historical sites V other leased municipal reserve sites with improvements V open space municipal reserve lands V a vehicle which has been formally classified by the insurance company as a handibus to be used exclusively to transport seniors and disabled individuals > regional environmental management initiatives undertaken by the County with other government bodies > Rural Crime Watch non-patrol community based events {i.e. fund raising activities, organization meetings and social functions) > Spectators at competitive horse show jumping, horsM^ck and barrel racing, gymkhana, rodeo and chuckv\^agcfn eyeRtfand spectators at non-competitive Pony Club and,^^=y/diAb'5®fse riding activities
Chief Administrative Officer:, Approved ByCouncil: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 09/05/19: 07/12/11 Reviewed: 14/06/23
ADM-8 Community Group Insurance Page 2 of 5 68 Examples of programs, activities and facilities, which may be denied coverage, are as follows:
> water co-ops > sewer transmission, disposal and treatment infrastructures > solid waste collection equipment and recycling programs > street lighting installations economic development initiatives (as an organization's primary objective) > flying, parachuting, balloon travel or other aerial activities > mountain or rock wall climbing > cycling and motorcycle, quad or four wheel drive riding > organized sports events, games and activities held in or at recreation facilities located within the County's boundaries (examples of such activities include minor hockey, figure skating, baseball and curling) > activities and facilities on property owned by school boards or churches > organized activities on trails located in the County > vehicles (other than for the exclusive use identified above) > special events, including parade float coverage, for organizations not accessing "additional insured" coverage for other purposes > participants in competitive horse show jumping, horse track and barrel racing, gymkhana, rodeo and chuck wagon events and participants in non-competitive Pony Club and 4-H Club horse riding activities > archery, trap and skeet shooting, target practices, gun firing and related activities > auto and stock car races and related activities for participants and spectators > tractor pulling competitions and related activities for participants and spectators > concerts, musicals, dramas and other special event cultural performances
Other programs, activities and facilities not identified above will be reviewed by the insurance company's staff on a case-by-case basis.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 09/05/19: 07/12/11 Reviewed: 14/06/23
ADM-8 Community Group Insurance Page 3 of 5 69 7) As "additional insured" parties, organizations will obtain all related property, liability, bond and crime and auto coverage for the eligible programs, activities and facilities outlined above from Jubilee Insurance. This will assist organizations and the County with ensuring that the requested insurance coverage is relatively consistent with that of the County's and that recommended by the County's insurance company.
8) When liquor is being served on property insured through Brazeau County, the "additional insured" organization must ensure that the user group provide proof of "host liquor" liability insurance.
9) Will not engage in any activity that differs from their current and regular course of operation without notification to the County.
10} Supply minutes of all board meetings to the County.
11) Report all incidents, no matter how minor they may appear, that occur at or through its operation or premises, to the County within 48 hours of detection.
12) Must participate in reasonable and effective risk management training and initiatives that address the risk and exposure profile of each "additional insured".
13) Must fully complete the "Jubilee Insurance Community Group Questionnaire" for consideration of initial insurance coverage, as well as the "Jubilee Insurance Additional Named Insured" information sheet for any and all subsequent annual insurance policy renewals.
B. RENEWAL OF "ADDITIONAL INSURED" STATUS AND RELATED POLICIES
Renewal of insurance coverage for "additional insured" shall be automatically on an annual basis unless premiums are in arrears. Premiums in arrears will result in cancellation of the "additional insured" from the County insurance policy.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 09/05/19: 07/12/11 Review/ed: 14/06/23
ADIVI-8 Community Group Insurance Page 4 of 5 70 C. NOTICE OF TERMINIATION
The County or the insurance company reserve the right to terminate any policy obtained via "additional insured" coverage by an organization. A thirty {30} day period commencing on the date of issuance of written notice will be provided to the organization.
D. COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURES:
Prior to actually obtaining coverage, organizations accessing "additional insured" policies will agree to comply with procedures set out from time to time by the County and the insurance company.
Non-profit organizations that have water wells or kitchens servicing the public must undergo yearly water testing and well inspections as per Alberta Environment Guidelines. As well, yearly Alberta Health inspections and fire inspections must be done. As well, a pest control program must be in place. Copies of these tests and inspections must be filed annually with the County.
Ifthese procedures are not followed, insurance can be terminated.
E. FINAL AUTHORITY FOR APPROVALS OF "ADDITIONAL INSURED" REQUEST:
In accordance with the policy statements outlined above, all requests for insurance coverage are subject to the approval of the Insurance Carrier for Brazeau County.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council: 04/06/08 Revision Dates: {y/m/d} 09/05/19: 07/12/11 Reviev^ed: 14/06/23
ADM-8 Community Group Insurance Pages of 5 71 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Citizen Recognition Program DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers - Director of Community Services ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: Report/Document Attached ___x___ Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Brazeau County Council approves the proposed Citizen Recognition Program, as attached.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary/Key Issue(s)/Concepts Defined:
During the May 19, 2020, regular meeting of Council the following motion was made:
386/20-05-19 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back examples of citizen appreciation awards for mowing the ditch and garbage clean up.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Administration has developed the attached proposed program for citizen appreciation. This program allows for recognition of individuals who have taken the initiative to mow ditches and remove refuse from County public spaces such as ditches, right of ways, cemeteries, and park space. Built into the program is flexibility allowing for acknowledgement of community groups or businesses doing the same.
As with all programs that recognize community volunteers, this is a public nominated program, it is not intended for staff to nominate groups or individuals, but rather a public driven initiative.
For informational purposes, a draft nomination form is also attached and should Council proceed with the attached, nomination information will be posted on the County website and available at the County Office.
72 Relevant Policy:
Council-4 Presentation of Item of Recognition by Brazeau County Councilor’s Policy
Strategic Relevance:
Council goals #2 and #6.
2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Brazeau County Council approves the proposed Citizen Recognition Program, as attached.
Advantages Disadvantages
• Builds community pride • May encourage more County residents to mow and clean up.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: Minimal
Financial: Promotion items have been sourced at $10.00 per item, including embroidery, with a minimum order of 72. Costs would be attributed to Council’s public relations budget 02-12-01-222. Attachments: Proposed Citizen Recognition Program Proposed Citizen Recognition Nomination Form Promotion Item Quote
73 Citizen Appreciation Program
Criteria • Nominee must have been completing one of the following activities for more than one (1) year in a volunteer capacity: o Mowing/maintaining in County ditches, right of ways, cemeteries, or park space o Picking up refuse in County ditches, right of ways, cemeteries, or park space • Nominee must be a citizen, group, organization, or business in Brazeau County; or benefited the citizens of Brazeau County • Nominee must be a current or former resident of Brazeau County; or in the case of a business or organization must have been operating in Brazeau • Brazeau County employees are ineligible under this program
Nomination Procedure • Nominations are from the general public • Reeve and Council have the discretion to nominate any individual or group/organization for recognition • Nomination forms are available at the County office or online • Nominations are accepted throughout the year • Award recipients will be notified prior to the presentation • The nominator is responsible for submitting a complete application with all pertinent details • Award recipient and nominator will be contacted, if chosen • Brazeau County may contact the nominator for clarification, if necessary
Recognition • The recipient will receive a gift of recognition from a member of Council • Presentations may be made periodically during regular council meetings in council chambers or in another fashion as determined by Council
74 Citizen Appreciation Program Nomination Form
Nominator Information (Your Information) Name: Address: Phone: Email:
Nominee Information (Person/Organization being nominated) Name: Physical Address: Mailing Address: Phone: Email:
Is the Nominee aware of this nomination? ☐ Yes ☐ No Please provide a brief description of the reason the Nominee should be recognized. Include details on the activities, including location and duration.
______
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that the information provided in this nomination is correct.
Signature of Nominator: ______Date: ______
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY STATEMENT The personal information on the Citizen Appreciation Program is being collected under authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Brazeau County will use the aggregate data for program planning, publication, and evaluation. All personal information will be protected in accordance with the privacy provision of the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the application or questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at Brazeau County at 780-542-7777.
75 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Traditional Household Hazardous Waste Round Up ‐ Fall of 2020 DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Darcy Mulroy, Utilities Supervisor ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works & Infrastructure REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Council provides direction on if they wish to proceed with a traditional style Household Hazardous Waste Round Up in the fall of 2020 after the pandemic restrictions have been lifted, and subsequently approve the additional funding of $23,000.00 for this event.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary
At Council’s direction, Administration investigated a traditional Household Hazardous Waste Roundup in the fall of 2020. The June event has been changed due to COVID‐19 restrictions and actively trying to prevent the spread while still providing the service. Examples of these changes include: holding the event at one location within Drayton Valley (old County Shop) and occurring on more days but shorter times during each day. It is unknown whether COVID‐19 will be completely resolved by fall.
An estimated additional $23,000 would be required. We realized a $7,000 savings from hosting the scheduled round‐up at one central location. A fall event would cost approximately $30,000 mainly due to additional staffing costs. Work would be overtime as summer staff would not be available.
Staff estimate: $14,300 Waste processor estimate: $14,000 Protection supplies, porta‐potties advertising etc: $ 1,700 $ 30,000 Less savings from summer $ 7,000 Estimated Cost of Fall Event $ 23,000 Relevant Policy: N/A
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Traditional Household Hazardous Waste Round Up ‐ Fall of 2020 Page 1 of 2 76 Strategic Relevance: The two weekend, one day event (four sites per weekend) would occur at each individual transfer station in the fall.
2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Council provides direction and funding if a second roundup event is desired for the fall of 2020. The advantages and disadvantages of the second event are listed below.
Advantages Disadvantages ‐May remove more environmentally ‐Substantial financial increase to Utilities harmful items operations budget. ‐More convenient for users of the distant ‐Higher staffing demand sites ‐With one roundup completed earlier in 2020 less may be received during a fall event
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: If approved there is a higher operational demand on the Utilities department to set up the round up, process the waste into correct locations, and cleanup after the event. An estimated 3 weeks per completed roundup event is required by two of the Utility Department’s operators. Additional advertising would be required for this event.
Financial: Required additional funding of $23,000.00. Attachments: None
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Traditional Household Hazardous Waste Round Up ‐ Fall of 2020 Page 2 of 2 77 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Requests to Collect Batteries from Household Round Up DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Darcy Mulroy, Utilities Supervisor ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works & Infrastructure REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO FILE NO:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to develop a recognition grant program for eligible not-for-profit groups with the funds received from battery recycling during the hazardous waste roundup collection.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary
Brazeau County received requests from various user groups within the community to obtain the automotive batteries collected during the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round Up. These requests have been declined due to these groups having no liability insurance or meeting Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements.
Relevant Policy: N/A
Strategic Relevance: Performing the above shows Brazeau County’s commitment to supporting local groups.
2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Brazeau County collects and disposes of batteries gathered during the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up. All funds received from this disposal would be placed in a lottery for any interested local group. Last year was the only year that Brazeau County has taken the batteries in, receiving approximately $2,200.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Requests to Collect Batteries from Household Round Up Page 1 of 2 78 Advantages Disadvantages ‐Assist the fundraising efforts of a local ‐Only one community group selected to receive community group funds. Monies could be split to allow for more than ‐Continue to show support for local one group to receive funds community groups ‐Very minimal increase to operational costs ‐Avoid any third party liability or insurance issues ‐Lottery would eliminate disputes about “favoritism” to a single group
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION
Operational: Transporting the collected batteries to the recycler will increase the operational cost minimally. Approximately four hours for one person, truck, and trailer would be required to transport these batteries to the recycler in Edmonton. Hours of administrative time required to process requests and notify the winning group(s) would also be minimal.
Financial: No additional funding would be required. The employee and equipment would be absorbed in the current operational budget. Attachments:
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Requests to Collect Batteries from Household Round Up Page 2 of 2 79 BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: 2020 Construction Projects Update DATE TO COUNCIL: June 2, 2020 PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Project Manager, Public Works Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works
UPDATE NFORMATION:
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 2019;
Contract Utilities – Carry‐Over from 2019;
Contract Roads – 2020 Approved;
In‐House Roads – 2020 Approved; and
SB‐90 – 2020 Approved.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 1 of 6 80 Contract Roads – Carry‐over from 2019
Range Road 83 from Highway 620 to Township Road 480 (AS) Detailed Design, Tender Package, Land Acquisition and Environmental Approvals have been completed by the consultant. All agreements and pipeline crossing approvals are in place and the project is ready to tender. County Administration has reviewed and accepted the Construction Tender Document, which will be advertised for bidding on January 30th, 2020 and will close on February 20, 2020. The project will utilize in‐house construction forces to complete brushing/mulching activities in February 2020 to lower costs, eliminate concerns with the Migratory Bird Act, and avoid potential scheduling conflicts with Power Line relocations. Tree clearing will commence the week of February 3rd. The in‐house construction crew completed the required tree clearing for the project. The tender closed on Thursday February 20th, 2020 with the contract being awarded to Crow Enterprises. Pre‐Construction meeting and project schedule to be determined. The contractor is working on securing borrow agreements with landowners, being cautious with the current pandemic. The pre‐construction meeting is being held on May 5, 2020 with the contractor scheduling the start of construction for May 19, 2020. Construction began with the installation of temporary fencing, borrow pit preparation, utility locates, hydrovac work, and additional mulching to clear the road allowance. The contractor will be building this road in 300 meter sections, reducing the need for dust control and localizing traffic impacts.
Township Road 484 from Range Road 54 to Range Road 60 (AS) The construction contract was awarded to Howitt Construction Ltd. on May 28th, 2019, with construction commencing on September 4, 2019. The contractor has incurred 35 site occupancy days in 2019 (out of 65 total days bid), and has completed 55% of contract quantities to date. The project is in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit. The spring startup meeting and mobilization of construction equipment took place on April 28, 2020, with work commencing the following day. The contractor is continuing to work on the subgrade prep and fine tuning the grades throughout the project. It is estimated that this project will be complete in 20 working days, expected to be the end of June (weather dependent).
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 2 of 6 81 Cynthia Area 3 Road (AS) The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. who mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3. The base prep work for the various roads within Cynthia are being completed as the underground infrastructure is removed and replaced. The road paving will be completed at the end of the project, being towards the end of summer 2020, after all underground work is finalized. The project is currently in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit. The spring startup meeting took place on April 24, 2020. Construction equipment was mobilized to site on April 27, 2020 and work commenced on April 28, 2020 with the installation of temporary water services to impacted lots. Some areas have seen the road base completed, with others still requiring excavation to replace underground infrastructure. The contractor will continue to install underground utilities prior to working on the driving surfaces, and will maintain access to all lots.
Contract Utilities – Carry‐over from 2019
Cynthia Area 3 Water and Sewer (AS) The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. who mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3. The underground utility replacement work is approximately 50% completed. The project is currently in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit. The spring startup meeting took place on April 24, 2020. Construction equipment was mobilized to site on April 27, 2020 and work commenced on April 28, 2020 with the installation of temporary water services to impacted lots. The contractor is currently working on replacing underground infrastructure within the back alley between 49th St and 1st St.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 3 of 6 82 Floating Treatment Wetland System (ZK) Data analysis is underway with University of Alberta’s draft report expected to arrive the week of February 3rd, 2020 sometime. Administration is hoping to have an update report to Council as soon as the reports are received from both parties. On February 14th, 2020 University of Alberta’s report was finalized and Covey Associates is preparing the overall project report. Administration is hoping to bring a presentation to Council on April 7th, 2020. The presentation will be delivered via live stream by Dr. Chris Walker (Covey Associates), Dr. Terry Lucke (University of the Sunshine Coast), and Dr. Mohamed Gamal El‐Din (University of Alberta). The overall project report has been finalized. The presentation to Council has been rescheduled to June 2nd, 2020, delivered via web‐stream by the same presenters as previously planned.
Contract Roads – 2020 Approved
Bridge Culvert Washout Repair BF75138 at Township Road 502 and Range Road 84 (ZK) A consultant had been successfully engaged for the project in August of 2019. The Preliminary Design Summary has been finalized and the draft tender is expected by Mid‐February. The revised draft tender was received and reviewed on February 12th, 2020. The Consultant is working on finalizing the tender to have it advertised in Mid‐March. The construction tender closed on March 26th, 2020, the lowest compliant bidder, Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc. has signed a contract that will be executed by Administration upon receipt. Brazeau County has entered into a construction contract with Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc. The project is in Restricted Activity Period until June 30th, the next step is a pre‐ construction meeting with the contractor and consultant, prior to the start of construction.
Poplar Ridge Overlay – 52, 54, 56 Avenues, 64 and 64A Street (AS) The consultant for this project is currently working on the design for the overlay in Poplar Ridge. It is expected that the design will be completed and a tender issued for administrations review by the end of February 2020, with a contractor being selected by the end of March 2020. The construction contract has been awarded to E Construction, A Division of N.P.A. Ltd. The contractor has tentatively scheduled this project to start June 1st, 2020 and complete by June 20th, 2020. Pre‐Construction meeting date and final project schedule to be determined. Pre‐construction work is ongoing by the contractor, pre‐construction meeting to be determined.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 4 of 6 83 In‐House Roads – 2020 Approved
Range Road 91 from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW‐36‐49‐09‐W5M (ZK) Administration is in consultations with the local lands officer from Alberta Public Lands in order to satisfy all the conditions, prior to receiving approval. The roadway disposition approval has been ongoing since the first quarter of 2019. As of February 18th, 2020 the roadway disposition has been approval and received by Administration. The in‐house crew is planning to have tree clearing completed before the end of March, well before the bird nesting season which begins Late‐April. Administration is working with Alberta Transportation to obtain a Roadside Development Permit, for the construction of the new road intersection at the junction of the Highway 621. The in‐ house crew has completed the necessary right‐of‐way clearing. Alberta Transportation has issued the Roadside Development Permit, a Request for Quotation is scheduled to close on May 26th for the construction (pavement) of the new intersection at HWY 621 and RR91A. This project is second on the list for 2020 in‐house construction.
Township Road 495A 1 km West of Range Road 90 (ZK) Administration is working on preliminary design review and planning to mobilize to site in order to conduct any tree clearing that might be required. Landowner discussions are also underway to purchase the right‐of‐way in order to move the road south of the embankment failure site. The landowner has given a written email approval for selling portion of their land required for roadway construction, administration is working with the landowner to get an agreement signed and executed. The in‐house crew has completed the necessary right‐of‐way clearing. The landowner has signed the purchase agreement, the new right‐of‐way has been surveyed and marked. This project is first on the list for 2020 in‐house construction.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 5 of 6 84 Range Road 81 from Township Road 504 to Township Road 502 (ZK) Administration has had a meeting with the consultant on January 9th, 2020 to discuss the design/construction plan of the project. Consultant and the in‐house construction crew will work as a team to carry out this project, with the consultant working in support capacity to conduct the design, approvals, and construction guidance if needed. Landowner discussions are forthcoming for widening the right‐of‐way as well as a possible dug‐ out site. Crews were out the week of Jan 27‐31, probing the muskeg to determine depths. Land acquisition, environmental permitting, and detailed design underway. Tree clearing by in‐ house crews to be completed after RR91 clearing. Land acquisition, utility locates (pipelines), detailed design, and mulching for the project is complete. The Consultant is finalizing environmental permits and utility crossing approvals, while administration is working to secure borrow material for construction. Environmental permitting/Wetland Compensation work ongoing.
SB‐90 – 2020 Approved
For the 2020 summer season, Administration is planning to continue with last year’s SB‐90 application starting Mid‐June (weather permitting). Administration has been speaking with Council to confirm locations, a finalized list will be send out by May 29th.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 6 of 6 85 ALBERTA
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Ojfice of the Minister MLA, Edmonton-South West
AR100068
May 19, 2020
Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County PO Box 77-7401 TWP RD 494 Drayton Valley AB T7A 1R1
Dear Reeve Guyon,
Over the past few months, our government has taken strong measures to protect Albertans and to support our communities through these extraordinarily difficult times. This includes passing Budget 2020, which builds on our government's commitment to support Alberta municipalities and Metis Settlements. It also includes numerous other measures to support Albertans and respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the commitment to our local government partners, I am pleased to confirm that $993 million will be allocated to local governments in 2020 under the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).
For Brazeau County; • The 2020 MSI capital allocation is $2,580,474. This includes $2,290,616 in MSI capital funding and $289,858 in Basic Municipal Transportation Grant funding. • The 2020 MSI operating allocation $113,408.
In light of the current public health and economic crisis, communities are facing unprecedented financial pressures and our government understands this. To help you in addressing these pressures, we are allowing local governments to use MSI operating for any local government expenditure in the 2020 program year and expediting payment of 2020 MSI operating allocations to qualifying local governments.
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We are also making an administrative change to the MS! Capital program to ensure you will receive your payment when you truly need it. Capital funding will be available for those projects that are ready to proceed, which will support economic activity and increase employment across Alberta. You will have received information on these changes recently via email.
To help municipalities and Metis Settlements with capital planning, we have updated the 2021 MSI allocation estimates. Like the estimates provided in November 2019, these amounts are based on the 2021 MSI funding target of $927.2 million; however, they incorporate more current formula data. In 2022 and beyond, grant funding amounts will be determined by the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act.
Links to the 2020 MSI funding amounts for all municipalities and Metis Settlements, the 2021 MSI capital allocation estimates, and the program guidelines are available on the program website. Funding amounts under the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) will be confirmed after Infrastructure Canada confirms the total GTF funding amount allocated to the Province in 2020.
I am proud of the work you and your staff are doing to protect our communities in these challenging times, and Municipal Affairs will continue working with you to ensure Alberta's recovery.
Yours very truly.
Kaycee Madu, QC Minister
cc: Jocelyn Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer, Brazeau County
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May 15, 2020
Reeve Bart Guyon Brazeau County PO Box 77-7401 TWP RD 49 Drayton Valley, AB T7A IRl
Dear Reeve Guyon & Councillors;
We hope this letter finds you in good health. We are writing to you on behalf of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Anti-Privatization Committee, Committee on Political Action, and 95,000 members province-wide.
AUPE members live in nearly every town, county, and city in Alberta. We work in provincial government services, health care, education, and for boards, agencies, and even some municipalities. We are proud to live, work, and raise our families in every corner of this province.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced dramatic changes upon our communities, AUPE members were prepared to join you and other municipal leaders from across the province at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention. _
Accompanying this letter is a brochure we created for the RMA convention, which showcases all the communities AUPE members live in throughout Alberta.
Unfortunately, our communities are facing significant challenges because of the political decisions being made by the Government of Alberta.
We are facing real risks to rural health care. As you have likely seen, the provincial government's actions are forcing rural doctors to decrease the services they offer or stop practicing entirely.
Our continuing care facilities, especially those that are privately operated, are experiencing horrific outbreaks of COVID-19 with insufficient assistance, oversight, and protective equipment for staff. With AHS looking to sell off what is left of publicly operated long term care, which could include what remains attached to hospitals in rural Alberta, the future of quality care in this province is in jeopardy.
As you know, the Government of Alberta is also downloading the costs of some essential services, like policing and firefighting, onto you and other municipalities across the province. They are also moving forward with massive cuts to jobs and even more privatization of services, which will create a significant strain on your tax base just as you are grappling with these challenges.
G. Smith J. Heistad K. Barry B. Borodey M. Dempsey B. Gostola S. Slade K. Weiers President Executive Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President
88 We know that this is just the beginning of the challenges we will face because of the provincial government's actions, which will only be compounded by the short and long-term effects of the pandemic. However, we also know that there is a real opportunity to resist these decisions, regardless of our political differences and affiliations.
We are asking you and municipalities across the province to join us in calling on the Government of Alberta to stop its reckless job cuts and make real, substantive investments into what we all depend on, like health care, education, policing, firefighting, and other public services.
Albertans are all in this together. Together, with a united voice, we have the power to hold this government to account. We must pressure the government to reverse the destructive cuts it has inflicted on our communities and get everyone back to providing the services all Albertans depend on.
Thank you for your time. If you agree that we should work together to pressure the Government of Alberta to do what's right, please write to us and let us know how you will take action. We know AUPE members would sincerely appreciate knowing their municipal leaders stand with them.
We look forward to hearing from you.
In solidarity.
Kevin Barry Mike Dempsey
Cc: all Alberta MLAs
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Coalhurst 114 Edberg 4 Grande Cache 55 John D'Or Prairie 1 Cochrane 624 Edgerton 18 Grande Prairie 1,206 Joussard 11 This threat has already had an effect on consumer spending province-wide and is being acutely felt by rural Cold Lake 424 Edmonton 28,613 Granum 26 Kananaskis 14 Coleman 45 Edson 244 Grassland 6 Kathyrn 2 small businesses. Colinton 25 Egremont 1 Grassy Lake 3 Keg River 3 Compeer 3 Elk Point 90 Grimshaw 139 Kehewin 1 AUPE members live, work,shop, raise their children and pay property taxes in every municipality in this Condor 9 Elkford 1 Grouard 16 Kelsey 1 province. This is a good time to remember we are your friends, your neighbours, and your customers. And that Conklin 5 Elkwater 2 Grovedale 12 Keoma 1 we're ail in this together. Consort 61 Ellscott 1 Gull Lake 1 Kikino 4 Coronation 76 Elmworth 1 Gundy 1 Killam 58 Best wishes for a successful convention! 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Drayton Valley
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
May 6, 2020
Bart Guyon, Reeve Brazeau County Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1
□ear Reeve Guyon:
RE: ICF/IDP Committee
Your request to consider establishing an IDP/ICF Committee was brought to our attention by our CAO, Mr. Winston Rossouw.
Please be advised that Town Council made a formal decision by passing following motion at its Regular Meeting of Council on May 6, 2020:
RESOLUTION #079/20 Councillord Dodds moved that Council neither establish nor appoint any members to an ICF/IDP Committee. CARRIED
Yours sincerely,
Michael Doerksen Mayor
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605 – 50th Street P.O. Box 6300 Edson, AB T7E 1T7 www.edson.ca
TOWN OF EDSON Office of the Mayor
May 25, 2020
Mayor and Council Brazeau County Box 77, 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1
Dear Mayors and Councils,
Re: Northwest Alberta Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Network
The Mayor and Council for the Town of Edson endorse a regional collaborative initiative for a Northwest Alberta Electric Vehicle Charging Network. We would like to invite your municipality to join us in advocating for senior government, sector-related supports and grants for this initiative as its benefit in promoting regional long-term economic growth and tourism as well as connecting our citizens to the rest of Alberta and British Colombia.
Further, we invite those communities wanting to collaborate to contribute seed funding estimated at a shared total of $30,000 at the initial phase towards the professional completion of a formal plan and supporting documents for known grant funding. The estimated cost may be revised as we move to the next phases. If your municipality would like to be part of the core committee members to drive this initiative and contribute toward the seed funding, we would share the burden in building this seed funding to drive the project forward. We expect that this project will be almost completely funded by grants, as seen in the recent Peaks to Prairies initiative in Southern Alberta.
We would appreciate your response to indicate your support as a regional collaborator and your interest in being a core committee member by the middle of June due to the federal grant deadline of July 23, 2020. If interested, could you also provide a potential site location within your municipality.
Sincerely,
His Worship Kevin Zahara Mayor, Town of Edson CC: Brazeau County, City of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Municipality of Jasper, Parkland County, Town of Athabasca, Town of Barrhead, Town of Drayton Valley, Town of Fox Creek, Town of High Prairie, Town of Hinton, Town of Rocky Mountain House, Town of Slave Lake, Town of Westlock, Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County, Yellowhead County
94 Town of Edson Northwest Electric Vehicle Charging Network
95 Outline
• INTRODU CTION & BACKGROUND
• Q U I C K R EVIEW
• PREVIOU S PROJECT SAMPLES
• S I T E S E LECTION
• WORKING GROUP STRUCTURE
• K E Y T O FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
• BENEFIT S
• N E X T S T EP
96 Introduction & Background
Priority in placing Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging station at Edson facility Estimated cost of approximate $100,000 for a Level 3/ Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) station The Town reviewed other mobility options with consideration on regional network to enhance tourism outcome
Community Energy Association. (2020)
97 Quick Review: The Charging Infrastructure
Community Energy Association. (2020)
98 Previous Projects: Accelerate Kootenays
• Canada’s 1st community driven collaborative strategy
• 3-year, $1.89 million project partially grant funded
• 40 Communities; 13 DC Fast Charging's; 40 Level 2’s
Community Energy Association. (2020)
99 Previous Projects: Peaks to Prairies
• Community-driven initiative to support EV travel to and within Southern Alberta
• Install 20 fast charging/ Level 2 stations throughout the region
Community Energy Association. (2020)
100 Site Selection
Community Energy Association. (2020)
101 Previous Project Working Group Structure
This structure was used for the Accelerate Kootenays Project
Community Energy Association. (2020)
102 Proposed Working Group Structure for NW Alberta
This structure was proposed for the Northwest Electric Vehicle Charging Network.
Community Energy Association. (2020)
103 Key to Funding and Partnerships
Community Energy Association. (2020)
104 Key to Funding and Partnerships
Key to the current stage
Community Energy Association. (2020)
105 Key to Funding and Partnerships
Seed Funding Used for:
Community Energy Association. (2020)
106 Benefits on Regional Collaborations
FUNDING STIMULA T E INCREAS E RELATIO N S H I P OPPORTUNITIES L O C A L R E G I O N A L BUILDING R E D U C E S I N G L E ECONOMY TOURISM F U T U R E C O M M U N I T Y CAPTURE N E W CONNECT N W P R O J E C T S IMPACT E C O N O M I C ALBERTA TO COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY SURROUNDING OPPORTUNITIES JURISDICTIONS
107 Next Step
Request Council provide support for the initiative
Seek Council to endorse a letter to neighbour municipalities seeking partnership to gain seed and/or grant funding
Administration Initiate a technical working committee for the partnership
108 References
Accelerate Kootenays. (2020). Accelerate Kootenays. Retrieved from http://acceleratekootenays.ca/ Community Energy Association. (2020). NW Alberta EV Network [PowerPoint presentation] Peaks to Prairies. (2020). Electric Vehicle Travel From Peaks to Prairies. Retrieved from https://peakstoprairies.ca/
109 Thank you!
Any Questions?
110 Match Funding
Community Energy Association. (2020)
111 Implementing Funding
Community Energy Association. (2020)
112