AN AGENDA FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
IN ATTENDANCE:
MAYOR KEN GRAHAM
COUNCILORS GARY MACDONALD, DEREK BAIRD, TRACEY WALKER, DON SHYGERA PATT CHURCHILL, JASON HEISTAD
C.A.O. DALE MATHER C.F.O. BARBARA SCOTT DIR. OF OPER. TIM AINSCOUGH DEV. OFFICER ELWIN WIENS
ABSENT:
ADOPT AGENDA: ______AND ______THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT MINUTES:
=-~~~~==~~~~~.AND ==~~~===-~~~~~~--- THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DEPUTY MAYOR - COUNCILOR PATT CHURCHILL TO BE PRESCRIBED THE OATH OF OFFICE OF DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE ENSUING THREE MONTH PERIOD. THE MINUTES 01< A REGULAR MEETJNG OF TJI E COUNCIL OFTTJ!i: TOWN OF rNN ISFAlL HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TilE TOWN 011'FICE.
lN A'rmNDAN E: i\IAYO R: KEN GllAIIAM COUNCILORS: GA RY MACDONALD, ))IJ:Rm< BAIRn, TRACEY WALKER, DON SllYGERA , PATT CIIURCIII LL, JASO IIEISTAO C.A.O.: I> ALE MATJI ER C.li'.O.: BARBARA SCOTT D I~V . OFFICER ELWI N WIENS
ABSENT: DIR. OF Ol'ER: TIM AINSCO UGII
ADOPT AGENDA: MACDONALD & SHYGERA - THAT TilE AGENDA FOR TilE REGULAR MEETING SCJllWULIW FORMA Y 8, 2006 nl<: ADOPTED AS AfVIEN DED BY ADDITION OF ONE lTEM IN G.G.D.S. I'ORTFOLI O, ADDITION OF ONE ITI~M IN TRANSJ'ORTATlON SERVI CES AND ON"E ' IN CAMERA' lTI!:M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT MINUTES: nAJRD & CHURCIII LL- THAT Tlll~ MfN UTES 0 Ji' TilE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BUILDING SAFETY MACDONALD & llAmO - THAT COUNCIL RATIFY WEEK: THE REQUEST FROM ALBERTA BUILDrNG OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION TO I'ROCLA1M THE WEEK OF MAY 7 - 13,2006 AS ' BUILDING SAFETY WEEK IN JNNISFAIL.' CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RED Dim R CO NTY: THE PROPOSED LAND USE BYLAW AMEN DMENT FROM RED DEER COUNTY WAS NOTED FOR I NFOR~1A TION ONLY.
DEVELOr MENT DEVELOPMENT Of-FICER'S REPORT FOR APRIL 2006 OFFICER'S IillPORT: WAS PRESENTED f OR INFORMATION.
BUILDING PERMIT BUILD ING PERMIT TOTALS FOR APRlL 2006 WERE TOTA LS: PR ESENTED FOR INFO RMATION.
'Ml'C' MINUTES: MINUTES OF TJ IE 'MPC' MEETING I JELD APRIL 17 & MA Y I, 2006 WERE PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
REO DEER COUNTY: LETIER FROM RED DEER COUNTY CON FIRMlNG RECEIPT OF TOWN'S CORRESPONDENCE REGA RDING TH E DRAFT DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO TilE CORPORATE STRATEG IC PLAN PROCESS WAS PRESENTED FOR IN170 RMATION. COMP ENSATIO COUNCIL DISCUSSED AT LENGTH A R~QUEST FROM REQUEST - BUILD ING ART & FREDA WIEBE FOR r:fNANCIAL COMPENSATION I'ROBL F.MS: FOR PROI3LEMS ENCOUNTERED WITI! FILL ON LOT 101, BLOCK II (56 STREET).
COUNC IL EX PRESSt.m CONCERNS Tl !AT A PRECEDENT COULD BE SET AS THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILA R PROBLEMS IN TilE PAST Tl-OWUG IIOUT THE TOWN. Tl 113 ENG INEERlNG FI RM 'S INPUT Sl !OULD BE OBTAINED AN D REVIEWED AS THEIR REPORT SIIOULD DISCLOSE TilE TYPE OF FI LL AT TillS LOCATION.
MA CDONALn & IIE ISTA I) - T il AT COMPENSATION BE APPROVED IN T il F. AMOUNT OF $ 12,000. MOTION DEFEATED CARIUEO UNANIMOUSLY
TlllS MA'n ER WILL 13E RETURNE I) TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETfNG.
SAFETY CODE ACT: LETTER FROM ALBERTA MUN ICIPAL 1\fFAlRS REGARDING TilE DEVELO PMENT OF A NEW SAFETY CODE ACT PERMIT REGULATIONS WAS PRESENTED FOR INFOR.t\!IATJON.
'FCM': LE'ITER FROM ' FCM' REGARDING NEW FUND ING OPPORTUNITY FOR BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
BYLAW OFFICER'S OYLA W OFFICER'S REPORT FOR APRIL 2006 WAS RE PORT: PRESENTED FOR INl'OR.MATION.
FIRE CIJJEF'S REl'ORT: FIRE C111 EF'S REPORT FOR APRIL 2006 WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
COUNTY FIRE BAN: FIRE 13/\N ORDER FROM Ti lE COUNTY OP RED DE I ~R WAS PRESENTED FOR INJiORMATION.
I'OLICING Cl ll EF ADMINISTRATIVE OFr:JCER'S RESPONSE TO A COMMITTEES: LEITER FROM Ti lE ALOERTA SOLICITO R GENERAL REGARDING POLICING COMM rtTEES WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORM/\T !ON.
EMERGENCY LETTER FROM ALOERTA MlNISTER OF MUNICIPAL TRAINING GRANT AHAIRS REGARDING 2005-06 EMERGENCY FUN DING : MANAGEMENT TRAINING SPECIAL INlTI AT l VE GRANT OF $5,000.00 WAS PRESENTED PO R INFORMATION.
AMBULA NCE PACKAGE FROM AL13ERTA HEALTH AND WELI.NESS GOVERNANCE: REGA RDING AMBULANCE GOVERNANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL WAS AVAILABLE FOR IN FORMATION.
'FCSS' MINUTES: COUNC ILOR SHYGERJ\ REPORTt.m BRIEFLY ON Tl IE MLNUTES OF THE 'FCSS' MEETING HELD APRIL 19,2006.
BUSINESS ARISING: 'CA VAS' REQUEST:
SITYGERA & CHURCJilLL - THAT COUNCIL RATIFY THE REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF $4,300.00 TO 'CAVAS' FOR VOLUNT I ~ Im THAJNING. CARIUED UNANlMOUSLY
2 'UFA' ANNUAL 'UFA' ANNUAL REPORT PO R 2005 WAS PRESENTED REPOH.T: FOR INFORMATION.
60 AVENUE TRAFFIC: SHYGERA & CII URCIIILL- THAT COUNCIL PERMIT THE USE OF 60 AVENUE FOR TRUCK TRAFFlC ACCESS TO INDUSTRIAL AREA. CARRIED UNAN IMO USLY
'CAEP': LETTER FROM 'CAEP' REGARDING TilE 2006 - 2007 ANNUA L MEMBERS! liP rEE WAS PRESENTED FOR IN FORM ATION.
UNCONDITIONAL LETTE R FROM ALBERTA MINISTER Or MUNICIPAL GRANT TRANSFER: AFFAI RS REGARDING INN ISFAIL'S UNCONDITIONAL MUNICIPAL GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES Al"\lD METIS SErt"LEMENTS OF $18,702.00 WAS PR ESENTED FOR l~ FOR.MAT I ON .
WORK SCTffiDULE: COMP LETED WORK SCIIEDULE FROM APRIL 24,2006 WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
'CONTACT' ·coNTACT' NEWSLETTERS FROM APRIL 21 & 28, 2006 NEWSLETTERS: WERE PR ESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
'AAM D&C': LErrER FROM 'AAMD&C' REGARD ING THE UNVEILING Or NEW LOGO ATHiE MARCI1 27-29, 2006 SPRJ G CONVENTION WAS PRESENTED FOR INrORMATION.
ALBERTA SUMMER E-MA IL FROM THE 2006 ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES GAMES: COMMTTT EE R.EOA ltDINO RECRU ITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION.
'REC' I"JOARD COUNC ILOR HEIST AD REPORTED BRIEFLY ON Tl IE MINUTES: MINUTES OF TilE RECREATfON & CULTURE BOAIW MEETING IIELD APRIL 26,2006.
CEMETERY GRANT: LETI'ER FROM RED DEER COUNTY REGARDING 2006 CEMETIZR Y MAINTENANCE GRANT WAS PRESENTED fOR INFORMATION.
TRAVEL ALBERTA: THE MAY 2006 NEWSLET rER FROM TRAVEL ALBERTA WAS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATJON.
TRAlLNET: 2005 ALBERTA TR.AILNET ANNUAL REPORT WAS PRESENTED FOR INFO RMATION.
ACCOUNTS: II EISTAD & WALKIW. - TIJAT COUN(;JL APPROVJi: THE ACCOUNTS FOR I'AYMENT. CARRIED UNAN IMOUSLY
'IN CAMERA': CHU RCIIILL & WALKER - THAT REGULAR COUNCJL MEETING R EC I~SS AND MOVE ' IN CAMERA' CA I~ RlED UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 7:36 P.M.
3 R li:CONVI!:NE: CII URCHlLL & MAC DONA LD - TlJAT Till;: REGULAR COUNCI L ME!i:TI NG RECONVENE. CARRJF.D UNAN IMOUSLY TIMIO:: 7:45 P.M.
ADJOURN: ClllJRC HILL & SII YG E RA - T IIAT T ilE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. CARI~ I E IJ UNANIMOUSLY TIME: 7:48 L'.i\1.
MAYOR CHI EF FINANCIAL OFJt"ICER
4 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
COUNCILOR- GARY MACDONALD
1. PACKAGE FROM ART AND FRIEDA WIEBE REGARDING LOT 101 IN THE DODD'S LAKE SUBDIVISION - FOR CONSIDERATION.
2. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2006 - FOR INFORMATION.
3. LEITER FROM RED DEER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT - FOR INFORMATION. MAY 8, 2006
TO: Town of lnnisfail
ATTENTION: Dale
RE: Lot 101 Block 11 Plan # 0322755
We recently purchased this property from the Town of lnnisfail and by all indications this property was deemed to be ready to build on . We started construction on May 1st and dug down approximately three (3) feet. We immediately realized that there was a problem with the backfill that had been used to raise this property to its present level. We then dug a test hole in the north west corner of our basement location and found that there was debri and garbage down to approximately the eight (8) foot level. Another test hole was dug on the south edge of the property and the waste material only went down to about six (6) feet. It was determined at that time that we had to build as close to the south edge of the property as possible, to avoid the worst areas. The basement contractor then had to excavate the basement to approximately eight (8) feet to get to suitable soil. The contractor then proceeded to backfill the basement with pit run and compacting the pit run in one (1) foot lifts to get back to the footing level. This took approximately three days and about 400 to 450 cubic yards of pit run. We also had compaction tests done to ensure that we were building on a solid foundation. At this point we are anticipating that the extra work and materials used will cost from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00 extra. We are asking that the Town of lnnisfail will reimburse us for the extra costs involved because the engineering report, when the development was done, should have disclosed the problem with the debri under Lot 101. We do not expect that the Town of lnnisfail pay any more than the actual cost of the extra work involved in getting this site ready to be built on. These costs are estimates at this point in time, but we should be receiving our invoice by the end of the month and would then be submitting it to the Town of lnnisfail. It would then be your decision to reimburse us either by cheque or by reducing the cost of the property equal to the extra costs involved.
Please note that the Town of lnnisfail took photographs of the problems in the site. We also have a photo file which at the present time has not been developed, but can be made available to the Town of lnnisfail.
Respectfully your,
l=rieda . and Art C. '!JiebeI < ej 1;,..- !l ./ I' ., /· ') 'l I It. 9Gl.~ CoB 5Cf ~ L •' (t .··~. (. c Gl'-"~ ' ?l I '3o'2... as~Bc. I PLOT PLAN r Lor 1'/o. 1/JI 8LOU{ No. _ _.!.,1...:_1_ _ _ PLAI\I No. o3Z.ZZS~ NAME h1 ¢ F -€tE.'04 tJtt=./3'£ CIVIC ADD. _ ___ _ r-- - ·+-----' l { I 1Jl X rJf I pc,l<· l PHONE No . .rfoS -Z27-68::i9 '---- CELL No. f'o3-3o:z.- '3&78
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Subject: Art Weibe - 5559 - 52 Avenue Close Entry Type: Note
Start: Mon 5/15/2006 2:27 PM End: Mon 5/15/2006 2:27 PM Duration: 0 hours
May 8, 2006 -Request by Mr. Weibe for the Town of lnnisfail to reimburse him for the cost of extra fill for the construction of his foundation at the above referenced location. Organics were found at a depth of between 6 to 8 feet deep through the middle of the site.
History: • The Town of lnnisfail had been paying for extra costs associated with lot fill and foundation modifications. • Follow-up with different Developers indicated that their practice was not to pay for extra fill or fou ndation modifications. Lots are designed for eight (8) foot basements with the foot print based upon the zoning. Council endorced the practice and instructed Administration to draft a similar policy for the Town of lnnisfail. • May 13, 2002- Policy 2002-001 "The Town of lnnisfail will sell lots as is and will not be responsible for any costs associated with respect to fill or foundation modifications". • November 28, 2002- 52 Avenue Close, pre-construction meeting. "All unsuitable material including roots, timber, asphalt, concrete etc. must be removed off site". The Town hired Pidherney's to clear and strip the site and then to import suitable fill for the site. The site was inspected prior to filling and random compaction tests were conducted on the fill. The area of concern had been stripped at an earlier date and was part of the trail and park system at the time of construction. • March 4, 2003- Pre-sale I Lot Draw package, "Substantial amounts of fill material have been moved onto these lots. The Town of lnnisfail makes no representations or warranties with respect to subsoil or foundation conditions and it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to take appropriate steps to ensure adequate foundations for any building erected thereon". • May 1, 2006 - While excavating the site Mr. Weibe found organics beneath a layer of clay going to a depth of between 6 to 8 feet. Mr. Weibe house is to be constructed on a 4 foot foundation. • May 2, 2006- Dale Mather, CAO met with Mr. Weibe and discussed Policy 2002-001 . Mr. Weibe continued with the construction of the foundation including the placement of approximately 450 cubic meters of pit run. • May 8, 2006 - Mr. Weibe made a request to Town Council for the reimbursement of the cost of fill.
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POLICY MANUAL
TOWN OF INNISFAIL
POLICY NUMBER: 2002- 001
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 13,2002
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY: Policy for the sale of lots constructed on fill.
Purchase agreements for lots, constructed on fill greater than 1.2m, should include the following:
1. Disclosure of construction practices used to grade the lots including disclosure ofthe depth oftill in the lots. 2. Disclosure of any test results obtained during the filling of the lots. 3. A warnjng that footings constructed for homes may be constructed on fi ll materials. 4. A requirement that a "Bearing Certificate" be obtained from a qualified geotechnical engineering firm prior to construction of footings. The "Bearing Certificate" should indicate whether the materials beneath footings are adequate for residential footings or whether additional remedial construction is required prior to construction of residential footings.
The Town ofJnnisfail will sell the lots as is and will not be responsible for any costs associated with respect to fill or foundation modifications.
This policy will replace Policy 2001 - 01
See attached site specific Policies.
( TOWN OF INNISFAIL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MUNICII>AL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING lffiLD M ONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 @ 6:30 P.M. AT INNISFAIL TOWN OFFICE.
P resent: Councillor: Jason Heistad Councillor: Don Shygera Councillor: Tracey Walker Dev. Officer: Elwin Wiens
06D-027: KEVIN HINCH CLIFFE 4808 - 42 Av enue Unit 2, Condo Plan 002-0065 Tlwy-C zoning A pplication to develop vacant lot into an auto sales lot. MOTION: Heistad & Shygera to approve the application su ~j ect to vehicles being contained within perimeters of designated lot, and subject to maintaining a high sta ndard of aesthetic appearance. Any permanent or temporary structme on site, including signage, or fencing will require the approval of the Municipal Planning Commission. MOTTON CARRTE D
06D-029: CHRlSTlNE KEI\1BALL 4804 - 44 Street Lot 35, Block 44, Plan 772-2486 R- lB zon ing AppJicatioo for a bome occupation permit for Cr eative Memories scrapbookin g. MOTION: Shygera & Heistad to approve the application subject to the conditions of the Land Use Bylaw govern ing home occupation permits. I\10TION CARRIED
Elwin Wiens Recording Secretary RedD eer County
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 38106 Rge. Rd. 275 RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA T4S 2L9 PHONE: 350-2170 FAX: 346-9840
DATE: May 9, 2006 OUR FILE: 2200-14-122 APPLICANT: Gehrke I Brown & Associates SUBJECT: Municipal Development Plan Text Amendment
City of Red Deer, Box 5008 Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 Attn: LAS Manager PCPS Suite 404, 4808 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5 Attn: City Planning Manager Town of Bowden, P.O. Box 338, Bowden, AB TOM OKO Town of lnnisfail, 4943 - 53 Street, lnnisfail, AB T4G 1A1 Town of Penhold, Box 10, Penhold, AB TOM 1RO Town of Sylvan Lake, 4926-50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Village of Delburne, Box 341, Delburne, AB TOM OVO Village of Elnora, Box 629, Elnora, AB TOM OYO Summer Village of Norglenwold, 104, 4505 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1V9 Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, 104, 4505-50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1R1 Summer Village of Halfmoon Bay, 104, 4505-50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB TOM 1ZO Summer Village of Birchcliff, 104, 4505- 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB TOM 1ZO Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove, 104, 4505 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB TOM 1ZO Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, 104, 4505-50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB TOM 1ZO
Dear Sir or Madam:
Red Deer County has received a Municipal Development Plan text amendment application. The following correspondence is information for your review and comments.
The applicant is seeking to amend Section 4.4 - Estate Residential Development of the Rt:d Deer County Municipal Development Plan. Section 4.4 currently states, "Consider reducing ihe minimum lot size in an estate residential subdivision from 0.81 hectares (2.0 acres) to 0.41 hectares (1 acre) where the developer can, to the satisfaction of the County and Alberta Environmental Protection, clearly demonstrate through engineering studies prepared by an accredited professional that the soil conditions and sewage disposal methods are adequate to accommodate both a potable water well and private sewage disposal system without creating any adverse environmental or health problems.
The applicant is proposing to amend Section 4.4 to state, " Consider reducing the minimum lot size in an estate residential subdivision if the subdivision is served by a communal or municipal water supply and sewage disposal system acceptable to Red Deer County and Alberta Environment. Where the subdivision to be served by a communal or municipal water and sewage system is within a fringe area of a village, town, or city, an agreement to such development should be provided through an lntermunicipal Development Plan, Agreement, or written consent."
Should you have any comments regarding this application, please submit them in writing expressing any concerns or objections you may have. Please note all submissions must quote our file number. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
COUNCILOR- DEREK BAIRD
1. PACKAGE FROM ALBERTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS REGARDING FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE CONTROL OF MOSQUITO LARVAE IN THOSE AREAS OF THE PROVINCE WHERE THE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION IS CONSIDERED TO THE HIGHEST- FOR INFORMATION. IIEAI.TII AND WELLNESS Offlct• ofrhe Ministrr !v/LA, Slm'llloorl fitn·k April 25, 2006
Dear Mayor/Reeve:
The Government of Alberta is again committing funding to support the control of mosquito larvae in those areas of the province where the risk of West Nile virus (WNv) infection is considered to be the highest. Funding will be available to 1 04 municipalities in the southeast portion of the province where we continue to have a higher rate of WNv infection in birds, horses, mosquitoes and humans.
Based on the actual expenditures by the municipalities over the past two years, the funding has been reduced to $3 per capita in the high risk zone and $2 per capita in the medium risk zone to a maximum of $85,000 to support both the labour and operational costs associated with the control of potential breeding sites for Culex tarsalis mosquitoes. The attached map identifies those municipalities located in high and medium-risk zones. ·
This initiative is only one component of the overall provincial West Nile virus Response Plan for 2006. The plan emphasizes the importance of personal protective measures, such as wearing a repellent containing DEET, as the best way to reduce the risk of infection with WNv. This year, the provincial communication campaign will continue to emphasize the steps that the public can take to protect themselves.
We recognize that there has been some evidence of West Nile virus in other parts of the province in previous years and that those municipalities may wish to allocate their local resources to monitoring and larval control. We welcome all municipalities to participate in any training and certification opportunities offered this year. However, provincial resources will be directed to those areas where the risk is greatest.
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l.cgisl:uurc Bu ildinr; I080 0 - 97 Avenue, Ed monton. Alb.:r1 ,1 Canada TSK 2116 'lelephonc (780) 427-j665 1:ax (780) 415-096 I April 25, 2006
Mayor/Reeve
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The adult mosquito surveillance program will also continue to operate to provide valuable information on WNv in adult Culex mosquitoes. Municipalities will be contacted directly by staff from Alberta Environment regarding their participation in this program.
Municipalities in the high and medium-risk zones will receive details regarding the program and the funding process from Municipal Affairs in the near future.
Iris Evans Rob Renner Minister, Health and Wellness Minister, Municipal Affairs
Attachment 1.0 . 24 M.D. OF MACKENZIE
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REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF
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WEST NILE VIRUS RISK ZONES
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COUNCILOR- TRACEY WALKER
1. MONTHLY MAYOR'S RCMP REPORT FOR APRIL 2006 - FOR INFORMATION.
2. COPY OF SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE AMBULANCE GOVERNANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL - FOR INFORMATION. Detailed Mayor's Report
I Section I: 1n nisfail Detailed Crime Report. Anril 2006
- Detailed {'t·ime Srntistics
t\ssaults 18(22) 100 n&E 9( 16)
Then Motor Vehicle 10(9) 80
Theil Over '\5000 110\
Thdl Under $5000 58(41) 60
Mischief Over $5000 0(0) 40 ,\lischi!'l' Iinder $5000 .J5(33)
I lave Stolen Goods 0(0) 20
Frnuds 11( 11 ) 0 Drugs 11(22) • Assaults Have Stolen Goods Otl11.:rC.C. 46(64 ) B&E Frouds • Tholl Motor Vohlclo • Oruos Provincial Stallltc (e,c•t" unlllc) 87(64) • Tholl Ovor SSOOO Other C.C. • Tholl Under SSOOO • Provincial Stauno (o ~copt traffic) Municipol Stntutc 14(20) Mtschief Over SSOOO Municipal Statute Mtschlef Undet SSOOO
Summary Detailed Crime
1r ~'-- LbJ r::; I 250 Total Person 27(22) 200 Total Property 13!1( 11 0)
Total Ct·iminal Code Other 46(64) 150 Total CriminAl Code 21 1(196) 100 50 0
• Total Person • Total Property Total Criminal Code Other • Total Criminal Code Oct:lilcd MHyor's Repot·t
Section II: Detailed Traffic Report - I nnisfail- March 2006
Speeding Sent Belts Child lnlcrsccliCJII hnpnircd Total
Fn tnl i\lotOI' Vehicle Collisions 0 0 0 0 0 0
OlhCI' Speeding Scm 13clts Child hll cr~cc t i on lmp:lircd Total
Injun· ,\lotur \'ehiele Collisions 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
200
Tornl Other i\ )(1\'ing Trnrfie 152(6<1) 150
To1111 Provincial Trnrtle 190(165) 100 50 Totnl Oth er Trnflie 38(101)
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Total Other Moving Traffic • Total Provincial Traffic Total Other Traff•c
Summary Detailed Traffic
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Totnl ,\lotor Vchich• Collisions -12(!iR) •• Totnl C•·iminnl Cutlt• Trnfn c 22( 12)
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I ulnl r rnl'fil' OtTr n' <'' 2 12(1 77) IO
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Tol.al MolorVahide Collisions • Total Crimln.tl Code lfllfic: Detailed Mayor's Report
II Monthly Update II SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS: Total criminal code reported offences has increased by 8% in 2006 compared to the same time in 2005. There have been 2 11 re ported incidents compared to 196 last yea r. To date there has been an increase in provi ncial traffic by 15% which has been add ressed in the traffi c initiati ve of the community plan. Criminal code lraffic has increased by 83% with 22 reported incidents compared to 12 in 2005. The community plan has begun to focus on impaired drivers and there has been 11 impaired related charges in the Town of 1nnisfai I compared to 6 charges at the same time last yea r. Collisions have decreased by 28% with 42 reported this year compared to 58 at the same time last year.
COMMUNITY PLAN 2006/07: The above noted plan wil l be a continuance of last year's plan wit h a traffic initiati ve added. The community issue will continue to deal with drug abuse by increasing drug enforcement by 33%. Last year there were 9 drug related charges laid in the Detachment area and the goal this year will be to increase this to 12 charges. In April two drug charges were laid.
The youth issue will continue to be mischief to property with the target being a decrease of misc hief related offences by another 5% from 2005. Last year there was an overall decrease of 18% and the goal had been 5%. ln April 2006, mi schief reported incidents in fnni sfail & Penhold have increased overall by 18% with 20 reported thi s year(l7 in Jnni sfail. 3 in Penhold) compared to I 7 last yem·(12 in lnnisfail. 5 in Penhold).
The traffic initiative target wi ll be: I) to increase impaired driving offences by 20%. Last year there were 34 in1paired related charges laid in the Detachment area and the goal this year will be to increase this to 4 1 charges. 2) to increase provincial moving traffic cnforcemcnt(including seat belts) by I 0%. (see significant statistics for increased efforts to date).
HUMAN RESOURCES: There still has been no word on a replacement for Cst. /\SSELSTlNE who will be retiring as of June P', 2006. Sumn1er student, Vicky SHI ER, will begin working at the Detachment May 8'", 2006 after a week of training. ~~ (L.T. M/\RIJ\NCII UK) Sgt. NCO i/c lnn isfail Detachment May 5th, 2006 Health and AIOOrta Well ness 10025 Jasper Avenue NW PO Box 1360 Stn Main Edmonton AB TSJ 2N3
April 24, 2006
His Worship Ken Graham Mayor Town of lnnisfail 4943 - 53 Street lnnisfail, Alberta T4G 1A1
Dear Mayor Graham:
As Co-chairs of the Ambulance Governance Advisory Council, we are pleased to provide a copy of the Summary Report of the consultation recently conducted by the Council. Our Council members would like to thank you for taking the time to participate in this important province-wide discussion.
The consultation focused on three discussion areas: A Vision for the future of Alberta's EMS services, Governance Models to support that vision, and appropriate Funding Models. The Summary Report presents key themes within that framework, which arose in either written submissions or presentations to the Council.
The Council will be submitting a final report to the Minister of Alberta Health and Well ness with its recommendations and advice on the future of ground ambulance services in the spring. The Minister will be using this advice to make final decisions regarding ground ambulance.
We would like to thank everyone who came forward under tight timelines to help ensure this was an informative, open and constructive consultation. It was clear to all Council members that, despite a diversity of views and opinions, this issue is one that all participants believe must be resolved in the best interest of Albertans as soon as possible.
Again, thank you for your ideas, time and commitment to contributing to a strong, sustainable future for EMS Services in Alberta.
Sincerely,
..,-~ ,..-/~--~- . . ~::::::~- ... )/ <-~·--- ,- , -?f/£~ c.VtA Len Mitzel Marvin Moore Co-Chair Co-Chair
Attachment Summary of Key Themes
Ambulance Advisory Council Consultations
(February-March 2006) Table of Contents
Introduction The Council's Consultation Process 1
Summary of Key Themes Key Themes - About the Process 3 Key Themes - Vision 4 Key Themes - Governance 8 Key Themes- Funding 13
Conclusion 16 Introduction: The Counc il's Consultation Process:
"EMS has been adaptable to its During the fi rst quarter of 2006, the Ambulance environment. " Advisory Council conducted a consultation which invited input into three key areas of its mandate: the vision for ground ambulance services in Alberta; views on options for a governance structure that reflected the vision; and a funding formula that would sustain emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta into the fu ture.
Over 78 stakeholder organizations were invited to participate in the Council's consultati on. Thirty-four organizations made presentations to the Council in communities across the province and 54 written submissions were received. In addition, Associations were asked to distribute information to their members inviting participation in the consultation. (Some organizations both presented and submilled a written response. All requests to present were accommodated)
"EMS is one of many essential Letters inviting participation in the consultation made services required to deliver the it clear that written submissions and presentations complete suite of services would receive equal weight in the Council 's communities and changing deliberations. All stakeholders received a brief environments demand." Discussion Paper which provided general questions to engage participants in defining their view of the vision, governance and fund ing.
This Summary ofth e Key Themes has been distilled from both the written submissions and presentations. It reflects those comments or recommendations repeated most frequently during the consultation process. The Summary follows the three key strategic areas of discussion outli ned in the Discussion Paper:
• A Vision for EMS in Alberta: Presents key themes for this topic.
• Governance Models: Presents key themes and defines the dilemma presented by diverse input.
• Funding Models: Presents key themes and defines the dilemma presented by diverse in put.
2 Summary of Ke y Them e s
Key Theme s - About It's time to make decisions the Process One of the most frequently repeated messages throughout the consultation process was that this issue has been studied far too long.
"It's time for leadership and Participants made it very cfear that the costs (human, decision. It is time to design for the fin ancial and operational) of stopping ru1d restarting future, not study the past yet a again. II policy directions was taking toll on the ambulance system.
Stakeholders appreciated tlte opportunity to be commlted. Participants were fully engaged and wanted to know more.
All participants expressed appreciation of the opportunity to be involved in the consultation. Participants also said they would need to know more about the specific proposals for governance and funding being considered by the Council before responding in greater depth. They wanted to better Wlderstand certain terminology in the Discussion Paper. For example, what did the Council define as governance? What did it mean by "shared leadership for integra/ion of decision making", by the term "equity" in reference to funding? What did the Council include when referring to "preparedness"?
The Council explained that the consultation questions " These are good motherhood were open ended so that all participants could provide statements, but the devil is in the their views of acceptable governance and fu nding details. II models before its deliberations began.
3 Key Themes .. Vision New vision for EMS iu Alberta generally accepted
"Collaboration must be more than Many participants said that there is no cohesive vision between two ambulances- it must for EMS in Alberta right now, and one is needed. be with tile whole community." A vision that depicts ambulance service as evolving from its role as emergency responders to become a more integral partner with the health system was generally accepted.
Most pat1icipants in the consultation acknowledged that EMS is the first point of contact for patients delivered into Alberta's health system. Participants also acknowledged the exponential growth in demands on EMS services and the increasing scope and complexity ofEMS services.
It was said many times that, as EMS evolves further from its traditional role as first responders, its relationship to the health sector will also evolve.
There were mixed responses to depicting EMS "at the intersection" of healtlt ami public safety
Ambulance Council Discussion Some participants supported the concept ofEMS "at Paper- A vision of Alberta's the intersection" of the public safety and health EMS system: sectors, however a greater number took issue with it. • Available to Albertans when they need access. The concept of an intersection was seen by many as a • Known for its high quality and place where "accidents happen" or "different rather focus on patient care. than complementary directions intersect". There was concern that this concept would limit the provision of • Coordinated with other emergency and protective optimal patient care. services like no other system in the country. There were clearly differing views among participants • · Effectively into both the health about whether, as the EMS system evolves, the vision care and public safety systems. should reflect a shared role in both the health and • Flexible to satisfy both public safety sectors, an integrated role within the provincial standards and local health sector or a collaborative role between the two. conditions.
• A world leader in continuously Participants preferred a depiction of a "continuum of enhancing patient care through services" or "complex interchange". Many people innovation and advancements spoke about a vision of services that required close in Para-medicine. collaboration and recommended a diagram that presented an evolution of EMS services along a
4 spectrum encompassing both the public safety and health sectors.
A number of presenters also indicated there were key stakeholders missing from the vision diagram, particularl y the industry sector which provides a growing number of EMS services at worksites.
EMS provides health services
"Pre-hospital care in ambulances It was general accepted that EMS services are health has led us more into health care." services.
Many identified the need to further develop the training and skills ofEMS personnel to a basic standard of care that reflects the evolving skills, technology and protocols for care within the health sector.
Many participants said that the province should set standards for training that reflect basic standard requirements for levels of service. Basic levels of skills should be available in all areas of Alberta, including rural and remote communities.
A number of presenters indicated that, given their skills levels, EMS staff should be able to practice within the health system. (EMS ability to assist patients in emergency rooms is being evaluated as part of the pilot projects in Peace Country Health and Palliser Health).
Health providers said greater use of EMS skill sets would:
• Expand the capacity of the health sector in both community (immunizations, accident prevention training etc.) allow greater flexibility in providers emergency room services.
"As we get better training of EMS • Support the shifts in prima1y care. personnel - we get greater demand for setvices." • Ensure EMS staff keep their advanced life skills up-to date.
• Support improv~d recruitment and retention across Alberta
5 At the same time, integrated EMS services staff clearly stated that their staff must be available as first responders as the first priority.
Patient care must be the primary focus
Virtually all participants said patient care should be at "It's time to acknowledge the M in EMS". the centre of deliberations and recommendations. All clearl y stated their own commitments to their patients and communities.
Physicians who participated in the consultation stresses:
• The need for consistent medical direction as protocols become more sophisticated.
• The importance of communication and integration of pre-hospital treatment protocols and po li cies in emergency-based care.
Reference to integration generates stroug responses
Caution was expressed over the use of specific words when discussing EMS issues. Use of the word integration in the Discussion Paper raised questions and concern. Integration has a specific meaning in EM·s culture relative to integrated fire and ambulance services.
"We're afraid integrated services At the same time, integration meant "absorption of' will disappear- and th ey are or "merger into" to a number of participants. To effective, financially responsive those who believe the current system is working well, and meet community needs." this interpretation generated concerns about dismantling what's in place now, rather than evolving more collaborative models or ensuring sufficient fl exibility in providing EMS services through a variety of delivery models.
Participants said integration cannot be forced across the system (one size does not fit all). As one participant said, ".don't lose the value that integrated services provide to the communities they serve".
6 Next Steps
There was a message from certain participants that, given the di versity of views on solutions to these issues, govenm1e nt should make an effort to build consensus on any actions or decisions which result from the Ambulance Advisory Committee's recommendations.
7 Key Themes· A provincial framework Governance The Council heard that a provincial framework should consider two distinct levels:
• A governance level that sets standards, measures and funding models.
• An operations or service del ivery level.
However, there were very divergent views of how the delivery level should operate. The Council heard repeatedly that the operations or delivery level in a provincial framework should:
• Build on what is in place or working already.
• Be flexib le to local needs.
One size does not fit all
The Council beard repeatedly that there is no single "We've got services that are model for the governance and delivery of EMS integrated in the public safety services that will be appropriate in all locations and sector. We've got hospital-based circumstances. There are too many variations of local services. Each model is imbued with the culture and norms of its needs, services and delivery mechanisms currently in community. " place across Alberta.
Local responsiveness is essential
Meeting local needs and understanding local priorities, preferences and realities must be part of any solution.
EMS delivery models must be flexible and responsive and recognize what's working now.
Governance authority am/ responsibility must be clearly definer/
There was a fai r degree of consistency on many governance issues throughout the consultation.
Participants generally accepted the draft core functions outlined in the Discussion Paper. In addition:
8 ''When accountability and • There was consistent acknowledgement that any responsibility are divvyed up - you governance body established must have clear get confusion." authority and responsibility for EMS .
• The concept of "shared governance" was generally viewed as "vague". It raised concerns about confusion, a lack of clarity of accountability and duplication of effort and resources with a number of participants. "It will be driven by small p politics". "Don't make it cumbersome".
• Several participants said the governance and funding models should be aligned. All fu nders should have an appropriate role in governance.
Ambulance Council Discussion Paper - A governance model • A number of participants said they supported an must: agency with the mandate to oversee quality management system-wide. • Encourage shared leadership through integration of decision making authority. Views ofthe province 's role in govemance were • Allow for development, consistent impl ementation and enforcement of standards and The majority of participants said the province should: policy. • Align with a financing model • Establish, legislate and moni tor overall policy and that is fi nancially viable. medical standards fo r the EMS system, and that these • Provide for flexibility in meeting standards should reflect the differing realities of urban local community conditions. and rural Alberta.
• Include mechanisms for identifying and adopting leading • Set the fund ing framework for EMS services. It should priorities. be prepared to fund to the levels of service which it establishes, ensure that fundi ng refl ects the actual costs • Promote innovation while of providing services and ensure funding is sustainable assuring advocacy for patients and quality of services. and predictable. • Provide incentives for • Ensure accountability through performance standards. collaboration and integration.
• Require reporting and • Set basic standards in training, levels of service and accountability according to reporting and compliance. common provincial standards. • Promote innovation. • Identify required legislative and regulatory changes. • Provide the "backbone" or infrastructure that will • Provide stability, legitimacy and enable the inter-operability of a province-wide system championship for EMS over th e (technology, Electronic Patient Records, etc.) long-term. • Establi sh consistent reporting mechanisms and • Advance the profession. templates.
9 • Remove barriers to information sharing
"There's a never-ending demand Future planning for more and more service at a higher level of care, but an Future planning should explore options for unwillingness to pay. That's what we're faced with." transportation modes; patient destinations and EMS skills usage and scope of practice in a variety of settings.
The Governance Model Dilemma
There was a notable di versity of views between municipalities and health regions - and among each of these groups of participants:
Municipalities
• As elected authorities, municipalities said they are best positioned to meet and understand local needs. They have the authority to make decisions that support local requirements and are best positioned "In rural Alberta, ambulance to be accountable for such decisions. authorities are run by volunteers, the minute it goes to RHA 's, people expect to be employees • Municipal representatives questioned how with salaries." responsibility for EMS from the public safety sector (a clear municipal responsibility) can be transitioned without undermining their elected responsi bi I ity .
• Viiiually all integrated fire and EMS services had a "Given the diversity of views strong pride in its services, and wanted it among municipalities, we need a maintained. At the same time, EMS staff now part process to build consensus." of the pilot projects in both Peace Country Health and Palliser Health Regions said they were very reluctant ( 'femf ul") about the transition, but are very satisfied with the results in terms of professional practice and job satisfaction.
• Municipalities expressed a fear that EMS would not be a majot element in a $9 billion health system. Its importance to municipalities as a public safety "Any new system should include service has enabled the system to evolve and successful models working now". remain responsive to local needs. Municipalities fear EMS would be left begging fo r dollars and
lO attention within the health system. A num ber of participants also mentioned there was no ability for the health system to requisition do llars specificaUy for EMS purposes.
• Some health authorities said they would consider asking for the ability to requisition as part of a new ambulance framework. This view is that there is only "one taxpayer - and health authorities serve the same citizens". At the same time, the issue of RHA's having requisitioning authority was clearly seen by many participants as umealistic and/or "RHA 's keep reminding us we unacceptable, "They are not elected". would only be 1% of their o vera// budgets - what does that say • It was frequently mentioned by municipal EMS about priority?" services that the Public Safety Code governance model should be considered by the Council during its deliberations. Council was told the role of the province in this model was applicable, as was the role of an agency .responsible fo r overall quality management.
"EMS is not at a crossroads. It's H ealth Regions part of an evolution into a greater role in health. " Health regions expressed a variety ofviews:
• All health regions acknowledged that EMS is evolving as a key provider of health services, and is not just the fi rst point of contact fo r their patients.
• Several regions took the position that, because EMS is clearl y a health responsibility, the provincial govenunent needs to "show leadership and make the call", moving forward on a workable transition of EMS into the health system.
• This point was reinforced by the health regions which have implemented the pilot projects, and was supported by the EMS staff involved in those transitions.
• Other health regions indicated they would work with a variety of governance models which encourage greater collaboration and cooperation at the interface of EMS services and health systems.
11 • Health regions also delivered a clear message that if EMS services were to be transferred to their jurisdiction it must be fully funded.
Service Providers ami Ambulance AutlwrWes
• Ambulance service providers outlined the clear differences in service levels and requirements between highly urbanized systems and rural and "Albertans, particularly rural more remote areas. Albertans, should have the same levels of access to EMS setvices regardless of where they live in the • Stability was a key factor for providers. In order for province." them to finance their capital requirements, they need a minimum five years of stable contracted services to ensure a viable business model.
12 Key Themes • Funding Fwuling Principles
Ambulance Council Discussion A significant number of participants indicated that: Paper · Funding principles: • Funding for EMS services must be sustainable, refl ect • Sustainability: funding from public bodies will be provided the actual costs of providing the services and be stable on a multi-year basis, to enable and predictable. a stable funding base and better financial and operational • The Council should consider adding consistency and planning. equity to its draft funding principles.
• Shared: funding will be shared The principle of shared funding provoked discussion between governmental, fee-for about the benefits and risks of the province fully service, and other sources. funding EMS as a health service. • Standby: funding will be appro priately compensate EMS • The inclusion of user fees as a component of shared systems for preparedness costs funding generated mixed responses. related to disaster management, pandemic response, and occupational • The majority of municipal participants indicated health and safety; financial they want to continue to be engaged in the incentives for in-hospital provision of EMS and were prepared to pay a support will be minimized where portion of the cost to maintain a role. possibl e. Funding Model Requirements • Transparency and Accountability: all parties will be transparent in reporting on • There was broad agreement that the province revenues and expenditures to should fund a base level of EMS services across the Albertans. province to m.eet provincial standards.
• There were, however, diverse views on what service level should be established as the base. A number of participants indicated that ALS service should be available in all communities across Alberta.
• If the province were to fund a base level of service, local government or authorities should be able to "top up" this amount to meet higher standards or specific local needs.
• If funds were to flow through RHA's for EMS services, funding must be targeted directly to this purpose. "It needs to be a line item. "
13 • A multi-part funding model was proposed by some participants. When discussed) people said that: "Don't shoot for best model ever. Just be sure it is practical, responsive and fair." • The province should fund the base level of service.
• Municipalities should have the fl exibility and authority to top up and fund hi gher levels of local service.
• User pay ancVor insured services could be considered as part of the mix of revenue sources, as long as fee levels were not a disincentive for those who might need it to use it, but had to consider costs.
• The majority of respondents agreed that funding models should include incentives for EMS providers to irmovate and collaborate. At the same time, others said the incentive to generate revenues through patient transfers should be reconsidered, as it skews ambulance usage.
• Given the diversity of needs, service levels and local circumstances, a funding model should consider equitable versus equal funding. Some proposals suggested a formula that considers services and activities when calculating funding.
"Insurers are being unfairly • Current Blue Cross rates for senior's and rates for subsidized by the tax payer portion other govenunent sponsored programs are simply of EMS." not adequate. Rates have not changes fo r six years and undermine sustainability and equity.
• Funding models should address "bad debt" levels in ambulance billings which result from the commitment that no one be denied service based on ability to pay.
• Funding should be indexed against growth and inflation.
• Funding should include the costs of EMS readiness to respond in conununities.
14 Setting a Framework for Accountability
• Concerns were raised by a number of participants across sectors that some municipalities had received ambulance funding in 2005-06 but had not used the funding for that purpose.
"It's been difficult to capture what • Participants agreed that funding must be tied to the costs of ambulance service proper reporting systems and appropriate are. But we need to start defining performance measures. it- and recognize it will vary depending on a variety of factors." • Tnte costs of providing EMS services should be determined, tracked and funded. This analysis should consider and accept that delivery modes and service levels differ across the province. True costs should include the full array of direct costs including dispatch, capital and fu ll staff costs.
Ensuriug Flexibility ami Responsiveness
• A funding model must recognize the differences between rural, small city and large urban services.
The Funding Model Dilemma
The most frequent and significant concerns related to funding models included the following:
• Although a significant number of participants said that the province should fund a base level of EMS service, there was not universal agreement on whether EMS should be fully funded by the province. "Per capita grants will not work as a sustainable funding mecf1anlsm, • Concerns were expressed by many, that full unless it takes into account the funding by the province ("last dollar'' funding) population, demand and service would leave emergency medical services provision variables throughout tfle province." vulnerable to competing provincial funding priorities and fluctuating revenues.
• When local govenm1ents fund some or all of their EMS services, locally elected officials can requisition to meet high priority local needs if required. The loss of this local funding "safety valve" was of concern to a number of participants.
15 • If RHA' s are the vehicle tlu·ough which funds flow for EMS services, these doJiars will be at risk to reallocation to other purposes within the regional health system as services are burdened and costs constrained (this concern was acknowledged by municipalities, RHA's and service providers).
• How can per capita funding be flexible and responsive as a concept on which to build a model? Various factors, including EMS service and activity levels, were recommended to determine per capita levels in order to ensure equity versus equality.
Conclusion:
As mentioned, this is an overall Summary ofKey Themes - the topics and comments which were mentioned most frequently during the consultation process. The Consultation Report summarizes input to each of consultation questions in greater detail.
Insights and ideas from the consultation will directly inform the Ambulance Advisory Council's deliberations as it prepares a report for the Honorable Iris Evans, Minister of Health and Wellness by March 31' 2006.
Throughout the consultation, participants were open, frank and constructive. The Council would like to thank everyone who presented to them, or took the time to write a detailed submission for their insights and individual views.
The commitment and passion of all participants to ensure Alberta has the best, patient focused EMS system possible was obvious to all Council members. Progress on a vision, and on governance and funding models for EMS, will place this goal well within Alberta's reach.
16 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COMMITTEE
COUNCILOR - DON SHYGERA
1. REQUEST FROM STACY BYER TO DECLARE MAY 21-27, 2006 AS 'PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN INNISFAIL' - FOR CONSIDERATION.
2. PACKAGE FROM LADEN STEEL FABRICATION INC. REGARDING THE INNISFAIL TRUCK ROUTE- FOR INFORMATION.
3. LETTER FROM THE ALBERTA MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT COST SHARED FUNDING GRANT PROGRAMS - FOR IN FORMATION. Page 1 of3
Dale Mather
From: "Stacy Byer"
May 5, 2006
Mr. Dale P. Mather Town of lnnisfail
Please forward the attached to your municipality's council for consideration.
Attention: Mayor and Council
RE: PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 21-27 2006
Last fall, delegates to the AUMA Annual Conference and Tradeshow received the following information regarding Public Works Week. Since that time, the Alberta Chapter has been contacted by a number of municipalities to find out more information on how to formally recognize the work of their municipality's public works staff.
Since 1960, the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) and the American Public Works Association (APWA) have celebrated Public Works Week. This annual observance is designed to educate the public regarding the importance of our public infrastructure and services. It serves, moreover, as a time to recognize the contributions of public works professionals who, working in the public interest, build, manage and operate this essential service for our communities.
As a steward of the public's interest, we appeal to you to lend your support to our efforts by issuing a proclamation officially recognizing the 2006 Canadian Public Works Week observance. Enclosed for your consideration is a draft proclamation.
The 27,000 members of APWA/CPWA design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to our nation's economy and way of life. Their dedication and expertise at all levels of government is an investment in the growth, development-and ultimate stability-of our province and our nation. Therefore, we believe it is in the national interest to honour those who devote their lives to its service.
An effective public works program requires the confidence and informed support of all our citizens. To help public works professionals win that confidence and support, it is the mission of CPWA and APWA to promote professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.
Through a variety of public education activities conducted by CPWA, its chapters and individual public works agencies- particularly during Canadian Public Works Week- tens of thousands of adults and children have been shown the importance of the role of public works in society. The program also seeks to enhance the prestige of the professional engineers and administrators serving in public works positions and to arouse the interest of young people to pursue careers in the field.
We respectfully request that you proclaim the importance of public works to the quality of life in our nation and affirm the contributions of public works professionals.
More information can be found on our website at http://www.publicworks.ca/publicworksweek.htm.
Sincerely,
Terry Ream
08/05/2006 Page 3 of3
Canadian Public Works Week
Provincial Proclamation
WHEREAS public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Alberta; and
WHEREAS such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works engineers and administrators representing Federal, Provincial, Territorial, and Local levels of Government, who are responsible for and must design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens; and
WHEREAS it is in the public interest for the citizens and civic leaders of this province to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest in the public works needs and programs of their respective communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, do hereby designate the week of May 21-27,2006 as Canadian Public Works Week; and I urge all citizens to join with representatives of governmental agencies in activities and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works engineers, administrators and workers to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our national health and welfare,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the MUNICIPALITY to be affixed,
[SEAL]
Mayor and Council
08/05/2006 LADEN Steel Fabrication Inc. lnnisfail, Alberta
May 10, 2006
To: Province of Alberta Premier and Legislature And Town of lnnisfail Mayor and Council
Re: The lnnisfail Truck Route
The LADEN Group of Companies moved our head office and agricultural and steel fabrication divisions to the town of lnnisfail ten years ago. We purchased the "old cement plant" in 1995, renovated, and relocated our business and employees to town the following year. The building we purchased was previously an eyesore, a joke in town, and an embarrassment (or should have been) to the government grant program. The primary reason for choosing lnnisfail was location, location, location. Situated right on Highway 2 with a truck route committed by the Alberta government to serve the west side businesses, it was the perfect choice for a growing steel fabrication business.
Or was it? Eleven years later, we are still waiting for the truck by-pass! The dirt road that is the only truck access to our location is just that - a dirt path that has been a challenge to us, to our suppliers , and to our shippers for all these years. Going south was basically out of the question because the road was almost impassable for semi- trucks and trailers to negotiate and, until the overpass was constructed last year, offered a virtually impossible turn to get onto Highway 2. The road designated by the town as our truck route was a dirt road north from our plant to Highway 54. It also was a challenge to truckers . Trucking firms from across Canada and parts of the U.S. that came to our plant questioned and complained that a town fortunate to have the business base that lnnisfail enjoyed could not or would not provide a decent access to these businesses.
Located on the west side of lnnisfail are a number of businesses, many of them in the steel manufacturing business. We need year round shipping - supplies coming in and product going out. That is the reason we located here.
Both the town and the provincial government are happy to collect the tax dollars paid by these businesses, helping to provide a solid tax base. Equally, the town enjoys the benefits provided due to the high employment rate these businesses offer. The hospital, schools, recreational facilities, retail businesses, and professional services are all benefits resulting because the town has a solid business tax base and high employment. These same businesses generously sponsor town events, recreational and cultural activities, youth groups and projects, etc. Every small town in Alberta dreams of having the opportunities that lnnisfail takes for granted. Ask yourselves, "What do these businesses need to continue to operate in the town of lnnisfail?" The Answer: ''Truck Access". Yet the provincial government continues to delay its commitment of a truck by-pass and the town doesn't want to invest money in a road near the promised truck route.
This last statement strikes me as inconsistent with conditions we were required to conform to when we subdivided a property on this road, thus bringing more manufacturing business to lnnisfail. Our property development company, Poplar Grove Property Development Inc., was required as a condition of subdivision, to build an upgraded road past our development. This would be of benefit. ... if we could get to that part of the road. Demanding high quality conditions of subdivision but failing to meet those conditions as a government is a contradiction of the value of those requirements.
We again experienced an unfortunate situation recently that was totally predictable by anyone knowledgeable in road requirements. A truck delivering supplies to our plant sunk to the axles in a soft spot in the road. Please find pictures attached. A specialty tow truck for large tractor trailer units had to be brought from Calgary to winch the truck out, inch by inch. It took four hours plus travel time to and from Calgary. That particular trucking firm will probably refuse any future shipments to or from lnnisfail. No trucking business can afford risking the high cost of this experience. We have experienced trucks getting stuck on this road in the past, especially in the spring.
I telephoned the Town Office and was given two excuses. The first one was the town's hesitancy in investing money in that road which I have already addressed. The second one was that a local trucking company should not have been hauling so much from our yard at this time of year. Imagine a local trucking company hauling for a local manufacturing company on a town designated truck route I What were they thinking? Just a thought but possibly keeping their drivers employed during a slow time and removing materials that we have desperately needed removed for some time. The reason for removing: to create more space for our fabrication needs. Possibly the town of lnnisfail would prefer that we all shut down during the spring and lay off our employees. That would be a death knell for the businesses and the town.
So my closing question to you, the government that we the people have elected to represent our best interests, where have your priorities been the last eleven years that caused you to renege on a commitment that could only aid the growth of industry in lnnisfail and in Alberta?
Yours truly, ~~ Dennis Wall LADEN Steel Fabrication Inc. ·:. ·-.:>.-_~ ...:..· ,. .,. ~ .. ...,. _,l
ALBERTA M INISTER OF l NFRASTRUCTU l~E 1\ND TRANSPORTATION
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His Worship Ken Graham Mayor Town of Innisfail 4943 - 53 Street lnnisfail, Albetta T4G lA I
Dear Mayor Graham:
I am pleased to advise your council of the Alberta government cost-shared funding that wi ll be provided to the Town oflnnisfail under the following 2006 Infrastructure and Transportation grant programs:
• The Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program has been approved in the amount of $1,308. 102. • The New Deal for Cities and Conununities has been approved in the amount of $ 124,707. • The Streets Improvement Program grant has been approved for funding. Based on the current population of 7,208, the 2006 grant will be $432,480.
My colleague, Honourable Luke Ouellette, MLA for Imusfail- Sylvan Lake, and 1 are very supportive of these grants that continue to keep Alberta competitive.
Department staff will be in touch with your administration shmtly to make the necessary arrangements for processing the financial assistance for these grants. Please contact my office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ty Lund Minister cc: Honourable Luke Ouellette, MLA, Innisfail - Sylvan Lake Honourable Barry McFarland, Associate Minister oflnfrastructure and Transpmtation
Alborlo Cenlennlnl
•108 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta TSK 2B6 Telephone 780/ 427-2080 Ft~x 780/422·2722
0 Printecl on recyclecl paper GENERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
COUNCILOR - PATT CHURCHILL
1. LETTER FROM SUE WELKE WITH 'AUMA' REGARDING INNISFAIL'S 2005 AUMA RESOLUTION - FOR INFORMATION.
2. COMPLETED WORK SCHEDULE FROM MAY 8, 2006 - FOR INFORMATION.
3. LETTER FROM 'FCM' REGARDING THE FEDERAL BUDGET - FOR INFORMATION.
4. LETTER FROM AMSC REGARDING SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - FOR INFORMATION.
5. LETTER FROM AMSC REGARDING NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS- AVAILABLE.
6. PACKAGE FROM AUMA REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTES TO COUNCIL- FOR INFORMATION.
7. CONTACT NEWSLETTERS FROM MAY 5 & 12, 2006- FOR INFORMATION.
8. MONTHLY BANK RECONCILIATION FOR APRIL 2006 - FOR INFORMATION. Page I of2
Dale Mather
From: "Sue Welke"
Hi Dale,
I just wanted to confirm that it is Section 622 of the MGA that AUMA will be looking at next month, and will likely sponsor a resolution to the Convention. Section 622 deals with provincial authority around regional land use planning.
All the best, Sue Direct line: 780.431 .4531
From: Dale Mather (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 2:05 PM To: Sue Welke Subject: Re: Town of Innisfail 2005 resolution
Sue: Please get in touch with me the week of May 8th. Our Council meets May 8th and May 23rd. We are open to any suggestions for changes to our proposed resolution. Thanks for your assistance.
Dale P. Mather -·--· Original Message ---- From: Sue Welke To: Dale Mather Cc: Bruce Thorn ; Yolanda Fernandes ; Rachel Bocock Sent: Wednesday, April19, 2006 4:34PM Subject: RE: Town of lnnisfail 2005 resolution
Hi Dale,
I'm so sorry for being so slow in getting back to you ... I have a million excuses, but I won't bother you with them!
I have pulled up your resolution from last year (a ttached), and I will take it to th e Municipal Governance Committee on Friday, May 5. I will make sure they discuss the resolution to see if they have any suggested changes or enhancements to it. If they do, I will be in touch with you the week of May at11 so that if you wanted your Council to consider any changes, it could still be submitted to AUMA before the deadline of May 31st. Does your Council meet between May ath and May 31 st? If so, I recommend that you put this resolution on their agenda so that if you would like to re-submit your resolution (changed or not) you could forward us the Council motion. Please let me know if this doesn't seem like it will work for you, or if you would rather just submit the resolution without having the AUMA Municipal Governance Committee review it in advance. I should point out that the Executive Committee last year wanted to accept this resolution for debate - the only thing wrong with it was that it was submitted late so they couldn't accept it.
We will be working on this issue more and more, as it looks as if Alberta Municipal Affairs will be giving us a grant to carry out a project Uointly with AAMD&C) on Collaborative Regional Strategies. The proposal includes a component to do research on regional planning. This project is scheduled to begin in May 2007, so it is a ways off. The other thing that might be coming up though is that the Minister has hinted at a big review of the MGA, so this would be something (if it is adopted) that we would want to have on the table.
Please feel free to call if you want to discuss this further ...
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Best, Sue Welke 1.800.661.2862
From: Dale Mather [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday1 March 20, 2006 8:54AM To: Sue Welke Subject: Town of Innisfail 2005 resolution
Sue:
I was at a meeting in Red Deer discussing urban fringe issues with several municipalities. Ed Gibbons was at th e meeting where the issue of the mandatory requirement for lntermunicipal Development Plans was discussed. The municipalities requested that I send them information in regards to our proposed resolution. Could you please fill me in if anything has been done to follow up on the proposed resolution and whether the AUMA feels the resolution is appropriate.
Thanks: Dale P. Mather
09/05/2006 AUMA RESOLUTION 2005 TOWN OF INNISFAIL MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
WHEREAS There is increased development activity on the fringe areas of urban municipalities.
WHEREAS There is a need to protect areas adjacent to urban municipalities in order to provide for future rational and balanced growth.
WHEREAS There is a need to establish equitable servicing standards and cost sharing revenue mechanisms between urban and rural municipalities.
WHEREAS The Provincial Government land use policies are vague on municipal cooperation and provide for voluntary use of lntermunicipal Development Plans as a planning tool for regional planning issues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IN RESOLVED THAT The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association communicate to the Province of Alberta that lntermunicipal Plans between Urban and Rural municipalities be mandatory.
BACKGROUND
1. The Government of Alberta eliminated Regional Planning Commissions in 1994/95. 2. Rural municipalities have recognized the need to diversify their tax base. 3. Rural municipalities have recognized that the areas most suitable for development are lands adjacent to urban municipalities where services are more readily available. 4. The servicing standards in the rural areas are generally lower making it more economical for development outside urban boundaries. 5. Once development has occurred on the urban boundary, the ability for urban expansion is restrained. 6. Urban sustainability is threatened without the ability to plan orderly balanced growth. 7. Mandatory lntermunicipal Development Plans between neighbour rural and urban municipalities would allow both parties to establish rational decisions regarding growth in fringe areas and would allow for negotiations for equitable standards and revenue cost sharing.
AUMA Executive Committee: Resolution submitted after the deadline, and does not fit the criteria for Extraordinary Resolutions. WORK SCHEDULE FROM COUNCIL MEETING HELD May 8,2006
1. Resolution to use 60 Avenue as a temporary truck route. Barricade 61 Avenue and sign at tourist booth.
Assigned to Dale Date completed: ffi A'{ q,o(Q
2. 2006 Alberta Summer Games request for volunteers forward to Rec. Board.
Assigned to Sandra Date completed: ffiAi q,Q(o
3. Contact Stantec Engineering for information regarding lot 10 I. Assigned to Tim Date completed: ro.'{ \S.LXo Fax Server 5/3/2006 6 :16 PAGE 001 /001 Fax Serv er FCM l'cdonuioro of Canadio.n MWJicip;illdco
May 3, 2006
Pl ease Di stribute to All Members of Council
MEMBERS' ADVISORY
FEDERAL BUDGET GOOD NEWS FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
The recent federal budget delivered good news for Canada's municipal governments and for Cl ll Can;:~di a n s. It also validated FCM's advocacy efforts <:~n cl establi shed municipal conce rn s squarely in th e forefron t of national issues. The commitment to consult with FCM before federal budgets is a breakthrough in our relations with the new governm ent ancl a significant recognition of th e municipal sector as an order of governm ent. The budget also IC1ys out a roaclmap for resolving th e single issue at th e mot of the problems facing our citi es and communiti es-the fi scal imbalance. The federal government's recognition of how this imbalance hurts our communities holds th e promise of a lasting solution. This is n breath of fresh nir, and we look forward to working with the Prime Minister ond hi s governm ent in making this commitment a rea lity. The budget's continued funding for exi sting infrastructure progr('lms is criti cal. These programs are crucial to maintaining our infrastructure and preventing th e $60-billion municipal infrastructure deficit from growing fCi ster than it is. The undertaking to put fecJ e,·a l funding on a long-term predictable track is especia lly welcome. We will begin discussion s with Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, to work out a long-term plan to e r<:~se th e municipal infrastructure deficit. The budget is good news for our sector, but we must continue to work togeth er, and in partnership with the federa l government, provinces and territories, to find soluti ons to the fi scal imbalance and the infrastructure deficit to meet th e needs of our communities. We have developed a detailecl analysis of th e buclget as it affects the most significant municipal issues. This analysis is available on our web site at http://www.f ern .CCI/ en qli sh/documG! nts/budqetAnnlysi s. html. For more inform ation pl eosQ contact: Maurice Gingues at (613} 907-6395. IMPORTANT NOTICE May 10,2006 Attention: CAOs & Risk Managers and Human Resource Managers
Concern about Bias as a Member ofa Subdivision Development Appeal Board By Sheila C. McNaughtan
In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal provided some guidance to councillors and former councillors who sit as members of a Subdivision Development Appeal Board (SDAB).
At the time of the Board hearing, the individual involved was a former member of Council. Before the SDAB the developer raised a concern that the Individual would have Information not available to other board members because of the time spent on Council. However, the Individual in question concluded that she was not biased as she had little memory of the events In question. The Board heard the appeal and overturned the permit Issued by the development authority. Tile developer then appealed on the basis that there was a reasonable apprehension of bias.
On the appeal, the developer provided evidence that the former councillor had voted consistently In opposition to the Interest of the developer on matters before Council which were related to the project before the SDAB. The Court of Appeal indicated that the test used to determine if there Is a reasonable apprehension of bias is: "would a reasonable person, aware of the facts, conclude the person in question would not decide the matter fairly". The Court concluded that the pattern of votes while a councillor demonstrated a rigid position and that there was therefore a reasonable apprehension of bias. The matter was referred back to the SDAB.
The Important point from this decision Is to remind those councillors and former councillors who sit on SDABs to carefully consider whether they have previously dealt with the subject matter of the appeal In a way that demonstrated a rigid position. We think It unlikely that passing a Land Use Bylaw would fall into this category. However, passing a Land Use Bylaw amendment specifically directed at a particular development, could give rise to such a concern, especially if the matter, or related matters, had come before Council on multiple occasions.
If you are a participating member In AMSC's Casual Legal Services and would like to access the Casual Legal Services helpllne through our new provider Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer LLP, please contact by telephone at 1-866-425-9510 or by email at [email protected]. For more Information on Casual Legal Services, please contact Amylee Milke, Senior Project Coordinator, at (780) 409-7450 toll-free 310- AUMA (2862) or via email at [email protected].
Thank you.
John McGowan Samantha Garcia CEO Senior Director, Service Implementation ALBERTA URBAN MUNICIPALITIES ASSOCIATION ------. - -· ..- 10~07!:.. ~:..!wtcl1 W.Jil DrJVL NW, l dmonton, AB TGE 45 I lui {780) 1\~~3 4431 • loll Freo 1 800-G61·2862 Fax {780) •133 4'1')<1 • C·lllllil: matiiJ HllillCl.
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
Each year, the AUMA takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams in municipal government. The work that you do as municipal leaders, as well as that done by administrative officers and teams, is vitally important and deserves to be celebrated. Even more important, such achievements serve as inspiring role models for others.
The deadline for nominations for this year's AUMA Awards is June 30, 2006 - and is fast approaching. Please take the time to review the awards categories listed below, and to submit nominations for deserving candidates. Note that the Award of Excellence recognizes outstanding civic leadership by present and past Municipal Elected Officials. The awards will be presented during the AUMA Annual General Meeting and Convention in October.
The Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer Award recognizes a dedicated Chief Administrative Officer and acknowledges long-term excellence and dedication to municipal government and chief administrative management. This award is jointly presented by the AUMA and the CLGM Society of Local Government Managers. The recipient receives $2,000.
The Dedicated Municipal Team Award acknowledges long-term excellence and dedication to municipal government management as a team. This award is also jointly presented by the AUMA and the CLGM Society of Local Government Managers. Similarly, the winning team receives $2,000.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes elected officials of Alberta urban municipalities who have served 20 or more years on their municipal council.
The AUMA Award of Excellence recognizes civic leadership by present and past municipal elected officials. The nominee must be a past or present municipally elected official who has held office for at least three years in Alberta.
Please consider submitting nominations for deserving candidates at your earliest convenience. The AUMA Awards program needs your participation to ensure that our members, past and present, and our hard-working municipal teams receive the recognition they deserve. Do not delay. Late submissions may not be accepted!
Detailed information and nomination forms are attached for your convenience. Sincerely, \6~ ~~,s:iZ._
Bob Hawkesworth AUMA President • Pat Vincent of Beaumont will represent the AUMA at the 2006 Lac Carling congress, May 14-16, 2006 in Quebec and will report back on the outcomes. • Administration will develop a survey for northern municipalities regarding the viability of contracting a charter company to provide specific, scheduled charter flights from the AUMA Convention on Saturday October 7th. • Vice President Ed Gibbons will represent the AUMA on the Provincial Offences Procedure Act (POPA) Review Steering Committee with and Councillor Iris Callioux as an alternate. POPA will be responsible for remuneration. • A letter will be sent to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) emphasizing municipalities right to charge franchise fees and that all parties within a right-of-way must share the cost of maintaining that right-of-way. • The Premier's Task Force on Crystal Methamphetamine has been referred to the AUMA Community Infrastructure Standing Committee for action. • Administration will prepare a discussion paper pertaining to land use planning, review of tool kit on regional strategies and development of an urban strategy. The issue of Municipal Annexation will be addressed as an education session at the 2006 Convention. • A Policy adjustment will be made to AUMA Policy PM002 - Awards clarifying that joint awards need not be presented at the discretion of the joint awards committee. A marketing plan will be developed to generate more awareness of the awards. • The AUMA Executive Committee will request to meet with each of the Councils of City of Edmonton and City of Calgary. 1 • The Executive Committee will meet on April 12 h with: o Brian Mason - Leader of the NDP Opposition o Kevin Taft - Leader of the Alberta Liberal Opposition • The Audit and Finance Committee report was presented as information. • A Communique on the How to Pre-Qualify Contractors and a letter outlining the intent of the document will be sent to members. • A special education session on immigration issues and strategies to assist with Alberta's labour shortage will be incorporated at the 2006 Convention. The Minister of Immigration will be invited to address the annual Conference at this session. Letter will also be sent to FCM, the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the B.C. , Saskatchewan and Manitoba municipal associations seeking their input. • A formal letter will be sent to AADAC supporting the Alberta Drug Strategy program. Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart will be the AUMA liaison for AADAC. • AUMA will send a letter of support to the Alberta Chamber of Commerce regarding it's efforts on the VISION 20/20 project. • The Province will be advised that the AUMA fully supports its efforts to-date on development of a 10-year strategy to promote service delivery and to enhance the education of the Alberta workforce. Administration will continue to work with the Province on this. • The 41 AUMA members who have direct contracts with the federal government for RCMP services will be surveyed in advance of upcoming RCMP contract negotiations and all members will be advised that the survey is posted on the AUMA website should they wish to provide any input. • The Term Wage Employment Contract and the Consulting Agreement will be sent to members with a communique regarding employing qualified retired and semi-retired employees to address labour shortages. • AUMA will request that Dr Alain Verbeke make a presentation to the Community Infrastructure Standing Committee on the virtual workplace and implications with respect to immigration workforce strategies. • The Board supported the development of broad terms of reference by Climate Change Central for a series of pilot projects by urban municipalities to test the effectiveness of using Local Improvement Charges on new and existing residential and commercial buildings. • Administration will draft a resolution encouraging Municipalities to adopt building standards such as those of the Built Green program for new residential homes and renovations. • AUMA Board received the FCM Draft policy statement on Environment and Sustainable Development as information and will review the components of the policy that are not included in our Operational Plan for inclusion in the future. • The AUMA will support the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition by becoming a member at a cost of $450 for a two year period. • A letter will be sent Minister Renner encouraging Municipal Affairs to work with the Emerald Award Board of Directors to include a Smart Growth category. • The Strategic Results Consulting Inc., Alberta Energy's Micro Generation Discussion Paper was endorsed by the Board. • An additional $2,500 will be provided to cover the cost of participation in the Alberta Solar Project and a letter will be sent confirming participation and installation of the photovoltaic at the AUMA office in Edmonton. • The Board requested that the City of Calgary and AUMA review the CCEMA proposed changes and provide comments prior to the Executive Committee. • AUMA Board reviewed the Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) and will forward comments back to the Natural Resources Conservation Board. • A letter will be sent to the Government of Alberta reminding them of AUMA's 2006 budget recommendation on pooling the provincial fuel tax as revenue for non-Edmonton, non-Calgary municipalities when they consider amendments to the Fuel Tax Act. This is based on the understanding that the cities of Edmonton and Calgary program of sharing the fuel tax will continue. A letter will be sent to province highlighting concerns with Bill 16: Peace Officer Act. • Administration will research the economic variables of public vs. separate school funding by school division based on both population and tax revenue. • AUMA will send a letter to the Solicitor General outlining the concerns of AUMA members regarding police funding will request a meeting with the Minister. A communique will also be sent to members on this issue. • John McGowan will attend the Shared Services in the Public Sector Workshop at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts - April 19-21, 2006. • The 2006 AUMA & AAMDC joint Board meeting will take place in 1 Didsbury on August 24 h. • A joint letter with AAMD&C wil l be sent to the Minister of Health and Wellness regarding ongoing funding support to CASA from Alberta Health and Wellness. • The AUMA Board referred exploring options of AUMA assisting with communications on external committees such as; Alberta Recycling Management Authority updates, Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) updates and School Site issues to the Executive Committee for further discussion. Tho Newsletter of th e Albert a Association of Municipal Di stricts & Cou nties
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May 5, 2006 Crystal Meth Task Force Begins Province New Online Tool Makes Soil Conservation Wide Consultation Decisions Easier The Crystal Methamphetamine Task Force headed by Soil information on 64 million acres of Alberta land is now Colleen Klein and Dr. Robert Westbury is holding available online for fa rmers, agricultural and environmental province-wide consultation meetings with the key consultants to better understand and apply best management stakeholders and organizations on issues surrounding practices for the conservation of Alberta's soil resources. The the abuse of crystal meth and other forms of Alberta Soil Information Viewer contains soil landscape and methamphetamine. The Task force has divided into a topography information for the agricultural zone of Alberta. It number of issue-specific cluster groups each charged is based upon air photos, using simple symbols and with consulting stakeholders. Law enforcement, youth, terminology to display the variation of soil types across the aboriginal people, healing, industry and community are province. A number of various tools allow th e user to navigate the key areas of focus. Consultation meetings will run their area of interest; create grids; add text, lines, and through the end of May and will help the Task Force polygons; and to calculate distances. More information is better understand the crystal meth issue and to develop available online at recommendations for their final report. More information www.gov .ab. ca/acn/200605/19 805 F59866 D9-0F4 F-C4 D9- is available online at 971 FC961 14C82CDF.html. www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200604/19797E7D13CEO-D9A4- The viewer itself can be found at www.aqric.qov.ab.ca/asic. C2AC-EF755F9EF69CBD83. html Soaring Prices and Infrastructure Demands US May Not Expand Canada Cattle Imports Fueled Canadian Energy Records in 2005 This Year Driven by higher crude oil and natural gas prices, producers The U.S. may not be able to allow in older Canadian drilled a record 25,000 wells in 2005, says the National cattle this year as previously planned, because of delays Energy Board's 2006 Annual Report, released May 3, 2006. stemming from new cases of mad-cow disease in Approximately 3,000 wells targeting coal bed methane were Canada, U.S. Departmen t of Agriculture (USDA) drilled in 2005, reflecting growing interest in developing non Secretary Mike Johanns said May 4. USDA had earlier conventional resources. In addition, 5,000 oil wells were hoped to finish by May a draft of a rule that would lift the drilled , including wells related to Alberta oil sands activity. U.S. ban on Canadian cattle over 30 month s old and start Last year saw development of many new infrastructure it through the process of becoming law, but that has been proposals. These include proposals to deliver growing oil delayed, Johanns said. The USDA had slowed its rule sands production to market, to connect Canada's frontier making to incorporate results from Canada's investigation natural gas reserves with new pipeline projects, and to into its fourth case of mad-cow disease, and now there strengthen electric power inter-ties with the United States. are new delays from Canada's fifth case. More More informati on is available online at www.neb information can be found online at one.gc.ca/newsroom/releases/nr2006/nr0612 e. htm. www. cattlenetwork. com/content. asp?contentid=31127 Strong Dollar Hurting Alberta Farmers Reaction to Federal Government Decision to Alberta's grain farmers say that despite record high wheat Retain 12,000 Hopper Cars prices the soaring Canadian dollar is hurting their bottom The Farmer Rail Car Coali tion (FRCC) will hold a news line. Because wheat and other agricultural commodities conference May 9 in Regina to officially respond to the are bought and sold on the international market in U.S. federal government decision to retain the 12,000 hopper car dollars, Canadian farmers convert their sales from fl eet. On May 4, the Conservative government decided not to American to Canadian dollars. A strong dollar means that go ahead with a $205 million lease-purchase deal that was farmers receive less money for their crops, and that only negotiated by the former Liberal government. More adds to a difficult situ ation many cash-strapped farmers information is available online at are facing. More information is available online at www.saskatoonhomepage.ca/news view story 2147496306. www.cbc.ca/calgary/story/ca-farmers-dollar- php?story id=214 7 498407&cat id::214 7483654 . 20060504.html. Municipal News
The MD of Willow Creek has awarded a contract for an engineer to do a study to access funds under the new Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP).
The Specials Areas and MD of Acadia (SAMOA) economic partnership launched its new website, www.samda.ca, in early April.
To celebrate Arbor Day, Strathcona County Mayor Cathy Olesen will join Grade 1 students at Colchester Elementary School to plant a large tree. All Grade 1 students in the county will receive a Lodgepole Pine seedling.
Lacombe County residents will get an opportunity to provide their ideas during the initial stages of the county's work on a new municipal development plan and land use bylaw at workshops in the month of June.
Jubilee Insurance Olds College Presents Risk Management Seminars Geodata Collection & Mapping Week Jubilee Insurance Agencies Ltd. is pleased to Olds College is holding a series of seminars from invite all Alberta municipalities to attend one of two June 19 to 23, 2006 for both those who use this technology on a regular basis in the workplace and regional municipal risk management seminars. for those new to the technology. For more This seminar has been designed for councilors, information, visit www.oldscolleqe.ca . administrators, departm ent heads and your municipal risk managers. Please join us either in Pharmaceuticals & Endocrine Edmonton on May 30 or in Calgary on May 31 . Disruptors Workshop For more info rmation, please contact us by The Edmonton Waste Management Centre of telephone at (780) 955-3639 or by e-mail at Excellence (EWMCE) is inviting those with [email protected]. responsibilities in water and wastewater management to attend the upcoming AAMD&C Summer Hours Pharmaceuticals & Endocrine Disrupting Compound Effective May 15, 2006 the AAMD&C office hours Workshop on May 18, 2006. Session details and registration information are available at will change as noted below. These hours will www.ewmce.com. remain in effect until further notice. Employment Opportunities Mondays to Thursdays MD of Rocky View, careers@gov. mdrockyview.ab.ca 8:00 am - 4:30 pm • Municipal/Senior Planners Fridays Strathcona County, [email protected] 8:00 am - 3:00 pm • Supervisor, Infrastructure Maintenance CASA Science Symposium on Nitrogen • GIS Analyst I • GIS Analyst II "Fixed on Nitrogen" is a world-class symposium on one of the key environmental challenges in the Woodlands County, www.woodlands.ab.ca 21st century- nitrogen. Increased understanding • Director of Community Servi ces of the behaviour, effects and management of Municipality of Jasper, [email protected] nitrogen emissions will be the key focus. The • Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) invites you to attend the symposium in Lake Louise from September 27 - 29, 2006. For information and to To subscribe to this newsletter, please e-mail [email protected]. Detailed information on career and equipment postings is available on register, visit www.casahome.org. the AAMD&C website at www.aamdc.com.
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May 12, 2006 New CEO Appointed to the NRCB Report Provides Blueprint for Responsible CBM Peter Woloshyn has been appointed Chief Executive Development Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Board The Government of Alberta has accepted an advisory (N RCB), effective May 23, 2006. Woloshyn is currently committee's final report as a blueprint for future coal bed Director, Agricultural Research Division, Alberta methane developm ent in the province. The multi-stakeholder Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD). His advisory committee (MAC) has submitted 44 experience includes 22 years with AAFRD and two years recommendations focusing on water. surface and air impacts, with the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation. As royalties, tenure. industry best practices and broad energy Director of the Agricultural Research Division, Woloshyn sector issues. An action plan is in place and work has begun, is responsible for Alberta's livestock and crop research or will begin in this fiscal year on 32 of the 44 programs. His experience includes the creation of recommendations. No action is being taken on two AAFRD's Business and Innovation Division, extensive recommendations relating to royalty and tax adjustments. work on the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation's Work on the remaining ten recommendations is scheduled to all-risk crop insurance program, and participation on begin after 2006-07. One-third of the report's provincial and national committees. More information is recommendations focus on water, including protecting available online at aquifers and water supplies. More information is available www. gov .ab.ca/acn/2006051198682995435A-FA40- online at www.gov.ab.calacni20060511986224903061-BM7- 6AOC-C857CE6FBD2B7F3C.html A9D2-840E8D7FBFCE213C.html.
New Funding Opportunity for Brownfield AB Government To Provide WiMAX-based Internet in Remediation Rural Areas The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has a new funding From IT Business Canada (May 2006) - "Set up during the opportunity to offer municipal governments for the Great Depression of the 1930s to oversee land use in a large remediation of brownfield sites. The Government of swathe of southeastern Alberta, the Alberta Special Areas Canada has endowed the Federation of Canadian Board (SAB) has overseen a range of services in the mainly Municipalities (FCM) with $550 million to establish the rural special areas ever since. One of its concerns today is GMF to provide a long-term, sustainable source of low the need for broadband Internet access. ... [SAB] has interest loans and grants for municipal governments and awarded a contract to Hanna, Alta.-based Netago Wireless to their partners. Annual funding caps have been set limiting set up a broadband network using WiMAX gear from Norte! the number of projects that will be supported each year. Networks Corp. Netago president Terry Duchcherer says his There will be at least one 'Request For Proposals' each company approached the Special Areas Board about two year in the following categories: Energy, Waste, Water, years ago with its vision of wireless broadband. The board Sustainable Transportation, and Brownfield Remediation. liked the idea, but the project had to wait for the Alberta More information is available online at SuperNet - which will serve as a backbone for the service - www.sustainablecommunities.caiGMFIWhats Newlwhats to be built out. And, Ferguson says, "we really had our hearts new0501 0601.asp. set on the WiMAX standard," so the completion of the Alberta Oil An Attractive Target For Terrorists standard was another important milestone." The complete From the Calgary Herald (May 8, 2006), "Alberta's story is available online at pipelines, oilsands plants, transmission networks, and www.itbusiness .calit/clienUen/home/News.asp?id=39367. energy processing facilities are increasingly attractive Managing Stress on The Farm targets for terrorist attacks, says the province's top Farming has always presented challenges over which energy regulator. As global energy supplies become ever producers have no control, but there is a solution for dealing tighter, the world's growing interest in Alberta's resources with the problems. One way to cope is by eliminating coupled with the frantic pace of infrastructure enterprises that create stress but contribute little financially. development across the province has a dark side: the Knowing when to sell is stressful and farmers sometime leave province could become terrorist targets." The complete the decision of until they face a cash flow problem. More tips, story is available online at including the entire article, are available online at www.canada.comltopicslnewstnationallstorv.html?id=a02 www. albertafarmer.comlstorv .oho?id=229506. ~86cc-f773-44fd-91 e1-2ed2156f7e71 &k=55880. Municipal News Barry McLeod reeve of Starland County was awarded a Provincial Centennial Medal on April 25 at a council meeting. This commemorative medal was created by the Province of Alberta to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community, and to their fellow Albertans.
The Village of Myrnam has received a $50,000 unconditional grant which will be used to repair the roof on the village office/fire hall.
The County of Leduc has lifted its fire ban, effective May 9, 2006.
The County of Lethbridge is conducting its 2006 "Hamlet Spring Cleanup" from May 8 - 19.
Parkland County council has approved a one-time capital grant to the Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society in the amount of $6,00 towards the construction of the Farmers' Market Greenhouse.
1 18 h Vitalize Provincial Voluntary Sector Employment Opportunities Conference Beaver County, [email protected] Volunteers and staff are working hard in hundreds of • Planner, Subdivision Authority, and voluntary sector organizations and are actively involved Development Officer in making a difference in improving our communities. This conference is a development opportunity that County of Warner, offers sessions addressing the educational needs of administrator@ countyofwarner5.ab.ca Alberta's voluntary sector through a cost effective, • Economic Development Officer value added conference to be held June 8 - 10, 2006 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. More County of Wetaskiwin, information, and registration information at www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca www.vitalizeconference.ca. • Utilities Operator Call For Nominations: 2006 Environmental Village of Boyle, www.villageofboyle.com Stewardship Awards • Chief Administrative Officer For the last nine years, Leduc County's Environmental Committee has honoured people and organizations Strathcona County, www.strathcona.ab.ca across the County for environmental stewardship. The • Recreation Programmer, Older Adult Environmental Stewardship Awards are given to Wellness individuals that have made significant contributions to preserving, or enhancing the environment. Nominate Lamont County, [email protected] an environmental champion by submitting a letter of • Director of Public Works nomination by June 1, 2006. Nomination forms can be found online at www.leduc-countv.com. Town of Blackfalds, [email protected] • Chief Administrative Officer CERI Training Courses
The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) is Lacombe County, [email protected] offering topical and popular energy sector tra ining • Journeyman Mechanic courses in the coming months. Seminars include "Introduction to the Canadian Natural Gas Industry", To subscribe to this newsletter, please e-mail aamdc@aamdc com. "Natural Gas Market Fundamentals", and "Canada's Oil Sands Industry". More information is available on their Detailed information on career and equipment poslings Is available on the AAMD&C website at www aamdc,com. website at www.cerl.ca.
Page 2 of 2 2510 Sparrow Drivo Nisku, AB T9E 8N5 Phono (780) 955.3639 Fax (780) 955.3615 Wob w ww.aamdc.com (u•l MONTHLY STATEMENT -- -- Month Ending ...... N ?~P:-.. J .9.... f .9.Q.9......
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Receipts lor the Month (Less Loans) 648, 281 97 1 , 59~ 90 649 ,88 87 Loans Received
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This Statement Submitted to Council this ...... 3}...... day of ...... ~~...... 2006
Remarks:
.. 19...... "~'fh 4lln Hon"' O.pot iUd...... (SEE OVER FOR EXPE NOII URE CONTROL) RECREATION I CULTURE I EDUCATION SERVICES COMMITTEE
COUNCILOR - JASON HEISTAD
1. SUMMARY OF NEW ICE RESURFACER TENDER - FOR CONSIDERATION.
2. MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 27, 2006. BUSINESS ARISING: RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD THAT COUNCIL EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE WATER TOWER, LOCATED ON 42 STREET THROUGH PUBLIC CONSULTATION. Tim Ainscough
Subject: New Ice Re-surfacer Start Date: Monday,April24,2006 Due Date: Thursday. May 11, 2006
Status: In Progress Percent Complete: 75%
Total Work: 0 hours Actual Work: 0 hours
Owner: Tim J Ainscough
Request for tenders sent April 24, 2006 and closes May 11, 2006 at noon.
Industrial Big Hill lee Machine.doc chine Inc.doc (21 !rvices.doc (28 K (33 KB)
Two tenders received:
Big Hill Services- $85,880.00 less $37,500.00 trade = $48,380.00 plus tax. Industrial Machines- $89,999.00 less $2,000.00 trade = $87,999.00 plus tax.
Recommendation:
Proceed with the Purchase of the Olympia Ice Re-surfacer from Big Hill Services for the amount of $48,380.00 plus tax. Purchase 4 extra blades @$441.00 I blade.
1 Jnnisfail & Community Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes for Thursday April 27, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. @ Town Office
Attendees: Bob Wilkins (Chairman), Gord Tulk, Dixie Hodgson, Bob Bryce, Daryl Czuy, Councilor Jason Heistad, Tim Ainscough, Sandra Hinz
Absent: Roy Kibermanis, Rob Gette, Brent Jackson, Doug Bos
Items ndded To Agenda: lnnisfail Australia ReliefF und (Business Arising from Minutes) 2A & 54 proposed improvements (New Business) MLA's meeting (New Business) Adoption of Agenda: Bob Bryce & Jason Heistad: that the agenda be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: Dixie Hodeson & Gord Tulk: that the minutes of the March 21, 2006 Economic Development Board be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously.
Business Arising fa·om The minutes: Twenty in Twenty plans held in camera.
9 signs will be complete and hung up on Tuesday May 2, 2006 on the Wild Mile. The Community Facilitator will contact all press.
Funding: Sandra Hinz will make sure the board has all the information regarding funding.
Olds College Tour will be taking place on Wednesday May 10, 2006, whomever can make it will let Sandra know.
Innisfail Australia Relief Fund has $4000.00 so far, from individuals as well as the concert, and the supper.
New Business: Gord Tulk, Dixie Hodgson: the Economic Development Board recommended that Council explore opportunities to raise awaa·eness for the preservation of the Water Tower, located on 42 Street, through public consultation.
Beyond Borders seminar for information only. Dixie Hodgson & Jason Heistad: that Warren Bell's resignation from the boaa·d be accepted and that a thank you letter will be sent out.
There wil l be an advertisement in the Town Voice stating that there is currently one position on the Economic Development Board.
Central Alberta Growth Corridor Marketing Brochure for information only.
Community Investment Readiness Project for information only.
2A/54 Proposal - the Town will look at improving landscaping, in the area.
MLA Meeting: Gord attended the MLA meeting in Edmonton and spoke with the Energy Minister and Finance Minister and Alberta is definitely in the boom.
Working Group Reports: No Report.
Review of Council Meeting Minutes: The Board reviewed the Council Minutes.
Next Meeting Date: May 16111 at 6:30p.m. at the Town Office.
Adjournment: Dixie Hodgson: that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00p.m..
,U_· ~--Sandra Hinz~ ~ Recording Secretary Tim Ainscough
Subject: Old Water Tower Start Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Due Date: Tuesday, May23, 2006
Status: Not Started Percent Complete: 0%
Total Work: 0 hours Actual Work: 0 hours
Owner: Tim Ainscough, P.Eng.
On March 21, 2002 the Old Water Tower was reviewed by MPE Engineering Ltd. and a report was issued.
A number of Immediate, Short and Long term concerns were raised. The Town has addressed all of the Immediate concerns.
The Report identified that the Long-term use of the Water Tower needs to be addressed within 3 to 5 years. 2006 is near the end of the 3 to 5 year window and a decision needs to be made regarding the Water Tower.
The Economic Development Board has expressed interest in saving the water tower but no plan to finance the costs have been put into place.
At the April 3, 2006 Fireside the issue was forwarded to the EDB for further review.
Administration has concerns about the long-term safety of the Water Tower and has recommended that the Water Tower be either removed or properly repaired in 2006. There has been $60,000.00 set aside in the 2006 budget for the Water Tower removal.
April 27, 2006 - Motion from the Economic Development Board recommending that Council explore opportunities to raise awareness for the preservation of the Water Tower, located on 42 Street, through Public consultation. This motion to go to May 23, 2006 Council Meeting.
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