MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 94 05 25
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I MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DATE: 94 05 25 TIME: 9:30 A.M. PLACE: M.D. Administration Building, Council chambers
Page No. Call to Order
Present
1. Additions to the Agenda
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on 1-12 94 05 12. t 4. Emergent Items p^ 5. Appointment/Delegations
(a) 11:00 a.m. - Ratepayers Concerns
6. QiAs aw. Planning and Development Department Matters
13 (a) Joint Municipal Planning Commission - Election of Member
- Report attached
14-17 (b) Amendment to By-Law 109-90 to change Agriculture I to Country Residential.
- Report and Recommendation attached.
7. 10:00 Public Safety Matters
18-20 (a) Vehicle Replacement
- Report and Recommendation attached.
8. 10:15 am. Supplies and Services Matters
(a) Used Equipment Tenders
- Report to be circulated
9. 10:30 am. Public Works Matters P (a) Sign Change for Old Buck Creek Road (Goliad Road)
- requested by Councillor Coombes
(b) Inventory of Lease Roads Providing Access to Residences
- map and details to be provided
10. 10:30 am. F. C. S. 8. Matters
21-23 (a) F.C.S.S. Association Questionnaire
- Questionnaire and Report attached. S
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B8| 11. General Matters
24 (a) Bus To Swim Session (P -Report and Recommendation attached.
25 (b) Canada Day Ceremonies - Chamber of Commerce
1 -Correspondence dated 94 May 05 attached.
26 (c) Proposed By-Law No. 203-94, m Maximum Speed Limits [ -By-Law attached
27-28 (d) Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission F* Questionnaire f Correspondence and questionnaire attached IP r 29-30 (e) Infrastructure and Secondary Road Priority I Review
- Report and list attached IP i 31 (f) Local Authorities Pension
- Report and recommendation attached.
( (g) Review of Supplies & Services Dept. (Shop)
- In Camera
t 12. Correspondence/Items for information _P 32-52 (a) WeekPublication from National Access Awareness
53-56 (b) Newsletter dated Spring 1994 from the Safety Codes Council. j 57-62 (c) Correspondence dated 94 May 06 from L Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding Bill 31. fill I 63-67 (d) Minutes of the Edmonton Association of t Municipal Districts & Counties Meeting held 94 04 25. r68 (e) Correspondence dated 94 May 05 from Alice Hanson, M.L.A., Edmonton Highlands- Beverly. r69 (f) Correspondence dated 94 May 16 from Imperial Oil Resources Limited regarding the Emergency Exercise # 621 held on April 27/94. fjPI p 70 (g) Correspondence from the Drayton Valley < Association for Community Living regarding National Access Awarementss Week - May 30 a - June 5th.
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71-72 (h) Progress report dated 94 May 04 from Alberta Tourism
73 (i) A.A.M.D. & C. Executive Meeting Highlights dated 94 April 28.
74 (j) A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal News Highlights dated 94 May 04.
75-76 (k) A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal News Highlights dated 94 May 11.
77-84 (1) Human Resources Development Canada information package regarding a conference June 14-17/94 titled "Challenge and Change: Rural Wi Communities Preparing for the 21st f Century."
85-89 (m) Correspondence dated 94 05 13 received ii» from Alberta Transportation and Utilities ! regarding base paving of Secondary Highway '- 753 and the final paving of Secondary Highway 759.
90-94 (n) Correspondence dated 94 05 17 received I from Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Education regarding education requisitions.
L 13. 2:00 pm. Pembina Oil Producers Association
14. Question Period
15. Councillors Reports
Addendum
Adjounment
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE • MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, HELD IN THE M. D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN DRAYTON VALLEY ON THURSDAY, 94 05 12.
CALL TO ORDER L. Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
PRESENT Present
B. Guyon, Councillor J. Coombes, Councillor L. Coward, Councillor W. Tweedle, Councillor L. Johnson, Municipal Manager K. Robinson, Recording Secretary
Absent
E. Lambert, Reeve
Also in attendance
* D. Pinkoski, Western Review S. Murray, Senior Public Safety Officer R. Matthews, Planning, Development & Lands Officer A. Heinrich, Ratepayer B. Hitching, Rural Crime Watch I L. Young, Ratepayer
ELECTION OF Election of Deputy Reeve DEPUTY REEVE L. Johnson called for nominations for Deputy Reeve. B. Guyon nominated J. Coombes for Deputy Reeve.
206/94 L. Coward moved nominations cease.
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J. Coombes was elected as Deputy Reeve and assumed the chair.
ADDITIONS TO ADDITIONS TO AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 207/94 Moved by B. Guyon to adopt the agenda for the 94 05 12 Regular Council Meeting with the following additions:
8.(a) Purchase of Gravel Retriever I 10.(b) Bicycle Safety Rodeo 11.(b) Appointment of Weed Inspectors 12.(J) Sewer Maintenance Tax I CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES * ADOPTION OF MINUTES 208/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the minutes of the 94 05 12 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
EMERGENT EMERGENT ITEMS ITEMS
* W. Tweedle reported that there was concern expressed at the Municipal Planning Commission meeting of 94 05 12 regarding tent garages. These are a ,o\ non permanent structure consisting of an aluminum-j^\v hoop frame covered with a heavy plastic materially? #X
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R. Matthews suggested that a development permit be required before construction to enable the Municipality to maintain regulations governing the condition of the structure as it ages.
209/94 Moved by B. Guyon that the Municipal Planning Commission review the matter and provide a recommendation for Council.
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APPOINTMENTS/ APPOINTMENTS/DELEGATION8 DELEGATIONS Rural Crime Watch Phone Fan Out System
Bob Kitching, President, Rural Crime Watch reported to Council that the proposed Phone Fan Out System would be located at the R.C.M.P. detachment and would be used primarily for the reporting of crime incidents in our rural r community. Operation of the system will be by R.C.M.P. staff backed up by Rural Crime Watch members. The system is capable of reaching approximately 1000 members in an hour. The Rural Crime Watch are offering to include the r Municipal District of Brazeau as a user of the system in exchange for the M.D. covering the monthly line rental fees of approximately $70 to $100 per month.
L. Johnson reported that the Phone Fan Out System would be potentially useful for the M.D. for public polling, specific area resident contact and road ban information for trucking companies.
210/94 Moved by B. Guyon to approve the Municipal District of Brazeau sponsorship of the Crime Watch Phone Fan Out System for $70 - $100 per month to include Breton and any other area they can reach within the M. D. The system will be evaluated annually.
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Terry Fleming arrived at the meeting at 10:15 am.
S. Murray and A. Heinrich left the meeting at 10:25 am.
PLANNING PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND LANDS MATTERS - DEVELOPMENT AND LAND Proposed Subdivision 93/94 YH146-41 MATTERS NW 4-49-7 W5M
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
211/94 Moved by B. Guyon that Council adopt the recommendation for subdivision 93/94 YH146-41, J. K. Smith and Associates subject to the following conditions: " All outstanding taxes being paid. vC\ ^ # SP 3
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2. Owner/Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, in accordance with Section 92 of the Planning Act, which shall include but not be limited to:
a) The provision of legal and physical access to the parcel being created to the standards and specifications of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.
b) A strip of land, 12.19 metres (40 ft) in perpendicular width along the West Boundary of the parcel is to be dedicated to the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 for the purpose of a future service road.
3. That the Owner/Developer and the operator of the trucking business apply to the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 for a Development Permit.
4. Cash in lieu of municipal reserves owing being paid to the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 on the parcel being created and the balance of reserves owing be deferred to the remainder of the titled area.
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Proposed Amendment to Section 40, Section 72, Section 73 and Section 46 of the Land Use By-Law
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
212/94 Moved by L. Coward that Council (to amend Section 40, Section 72, Section 73 and Section 46 of the Land Use By-Law) accept the recommendation and give first reading to By-Law No. 202-94 and schedule a public hearing on 94 June 09.
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Andrea Sutherland arrived at 10:35 am.
Proposed Subdivision 94/94 YHOlQ-41 SW 1/4 7-50-8 W5M, Lawrence Young
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
213/94 Moved by L. Coward to accept the recommendation of subdivision 94/94 YH010-41, SW 1/4 7-50-8 W5M, Lawrence Young subject to the following conditions:
1. All outstanding taxes be paid. xvv \ COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -4- 94 05 12
2. Owner/developer enter into a Developmental Agreement with the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, pursuant to section 92 of the Planning Act which shall include but not be limited to the following:
am a) A restriction be registered against the titles to the proposed parcels limiting the development to — be solely for recreational use and no permanent structures are to be attached to the lands.
b) The Municipal District of Brazeau will not be responsible for developing access to the proposed parcels.
3. Cash in lieu of Municipal reserves owing being paid to the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 on the parcels being created and the balance of reserves owing be deferred to the remainder of the titled area.
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L. Young left the meeting at 10:55 am.
Review of Land Use By-Law in Respect of the Requirement of a Development Permit for a Tree Farm
• At the April 14, 1994 regular Council meeting there was a question as to whether a Development Permit would be required for a tree farm business.
Correspondence from James Vaillancourt, Area Planner for the Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission dated 94 April 21, stated the following:
"Intensive agricultural operations include nurseries, greenhouses, market gardens and apiaries. Such operations usually require smaller tracts of land, are significantly different from traditional agriculture (pasture, cattle, I grain, etc), and are more commercially intensive than traditional (extensive) agriculture which usually occurs on a unsubdivided quarter.
Because of the commercial nature of such operations, the smaller parcel size, the different types of structures required, the need for a location of the structures as near as legally possible to the road to ensure visibility, the need for signage, etc. , more development control is required thus justifying the need for a development permit as would be the case for any commercial development."
Council reviewed the report as presented.
214/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the report be I received as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -5- 94 05 12 I Membership Vacancy of the Joint Municipal Planning Commission
Council reviewed the report as presented. Discussion took place regarding whether or not to leave the position vacant or appoint a member to the vacancy. - 215/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the vacancy on the Joint Municipal Planning Commission be advertised.
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R. Hogan arrived at the meeting at 11:00 am.
I R. Matthews left the meeting at 11:00 am.
J. Coombes called a recess at 11:05 am.
* J. Coombes called the meeting to order at 11:07 am.
AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL MATTERS MATTERS Easyford Park Maintenance Contract
Council reviewed the report and correspondence as presented. B. Kitching stated that community members would provide maintenance for the Easyford Park. They agreed that the proposed minimum requirements would not be sufficient to maintain the park. Council reviewed the terms of the contract.
216/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that Council accept the Maintenance Agreement with the Easyford Community Association on a trial basis, and that the M. D. institute a $5.00 voluntary registration per night camping fee with collection being the responsibility of the Easyford Community Association.
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T. Chapin arrived at the meeting at 11:21 am.
Appointment of Weed Inspectors
In a report from the Agricultural Fieldman, it was recommended that Kelly Clark and Curtis Polsfut be appointed as Municipal Weed Inspectors under Section 5 of the Weed Control Act of Alberta for the term of their employment.
Council reviewed the report as presented.
217/94 Moved by B. Guyon that the recommendation to appoint Kelly Clark and Curtis Polsfut • as Weed Inspectors be approved.
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B. Kitching left the meeting at 11:27 am. ^ <£ V
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -6- 94 05 12 r GENERAL MATTERS Big Tee Golf & Country Club
T. Chapin requested that Council forgive a portion of his taxes for one year. He stated that his business was not fully operational and revenue was substantially below its potential.
Council explained that the assessment was based on the existing site and the buildings located there and not on the amount of revenue the business generated. Mr. Chapin was informed that if he wanted to dispute the assessment it would have to be done at the Court of Revision.
218/94 Moved by B. Guyon that Council not forgive taxes for Big Tee Golf & Country Club.
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T. Chapin left the meeting at 11:59 am.
219/94 Moved by B. Guyon that Council recess for lunch at 12:00 pm.
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CALL TO J. Coombes called the meeting to order at 1:23 pm. ORDER
• PRESENT J. Coombes, Deputy Reeve L. Coward, Councillor W. Tweedle, Councillor B. Guyon, Councillor L. Johnson, Municipal Manager K. Robinson, Recording Secretary
Also in attendance;
D. Pinkoski, Western Review A. Heinrich, Ratepayer
FINANCE MATTERS FINANCE MATTERS
Proposed Mill Rate By-Law
Council reviewed the report and proposed by-law as presented.
220/94 Moved by B. Guyon to give second reading to the Proposed Mill Rate By-Law No. 204- 94 as amended.
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221/94 Moved by W. Tweedle to give third reading to the Proposed Mill Rate By-Law No. 204-94.
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• R. Hogan arrived at the meeting at 1:29 pm. - 1
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PUBLIC PUBLIC WORKS MATTERS WORKS MATTERS Culvert Trailer
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
222/94 Moved by W. Tweedle to accept the recommendation to purchase a culvert trailer from Trailers Unlimited for $7600.00 + G.S.T.
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Weigh Scale for 966 Loader
* Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
223/94 Moved by B. Guyon to accept the recommendation to purchase the Teledyne Loadrite from Mountain View Systems for $7500.00 + G.S.T.
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Parks Mowing Tractor Tender
I Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
224/94 Moved by W. Tweedle to accept the recommendation to award the tender to Martin Farm Equipment for $4485.00 + G.S.T. for the purchase of the mowing tractor.
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Gravel Retriever
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
I 225/94 Moved by B. Guyon to accept the recommendation to purchase a gravel retriever from Short Line Fabricating for the sum of $7,700.00 + G.S.T.
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Chip Sealing Hwv. 616 East of Breton (4 miles)
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented.
22 6/94 Moved by B. Guyon to proceed with the tender, subsequent approval to be given when tenders have been received.
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F.C.S.S F.C.S.S. MATTERS MATTERS Program Authorization
Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented. Discussion took place in regards to the Joint Services Board reviewing the programs when it becomes operational.
227/94 Moved by B. Guyon to approve the Youth Leadership Training Program and the Summer Day Camps Program. Other programs will be reviewed by the Joint Services Board.
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1994 Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Correspondence dated 94 May 02 from the Drayton Valley RCMP Community Advisory Committee was I received requesting a contribution of $200.00 to help with the purchase of 30 helmets to be awarded to Rodeo participants.
Council reviewed the request as presented.
228/94 Moved by B. Guyon to contribute $200.00 to the 1994 Bicycle Safety Rodeo on May 29, 1994.
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GENERAL GENERAL MATTERS MATTERS Proposed By-Law No. 203-94, Maximum Speed Limit Par View Estates Road. Pt NW 1/4 28-49-7 W5M
229/94 Moved by L. Coward that first reading of By-Law No. 203-94, Maximum Speed Limit, Par View Estates Road, Pt NW 1/4 28-49-7 W5M be given.
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Appointment of Auditor
230/94 Moved by B. Guyon to appoint " BDO Dunwoody Ward Mallette, auditors for the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 for the fiscal year 94 01 01 to 94 12 31.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -9- 94 0 5 12
Pembina Oil Producers Association - Joint Meeting
' Correspondence dated 94 03 23 received from Mel Benson, Chairman, Pembina Oil Producers Association requesting a meeting with Council to discuss the following issues: Vegetation management, Roads and Management of Roads, Development Permits and Road Access, Lease and Pipeline Taxation of Low Productivity Wells and Reclamation Management.
Council reviewed the correspondence as presented. \ 231/94 Moved by W. Tweedle to extend an invitation to the Pembina Oil Producers Association to meet with Council on 94 05 25 at 2:00 pm. The following items to be added to the agenda: - cost sharing - Goliad Road - Forest Industry - priorities - service rigs crossing bridges
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1994 Pitch-In Week
Council reviewed the correspondence as presented and expressed concern as to why the government is opting out of this program.
232/94 Moved by B. Guyon that Council send a letter to the Minister of Environment ' requesting information as to why government were opting out of the clean up program.
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Alberta Environmental Protection
- Correspondence dated 94 04 19 was received from Brian Evans, Minister of Environment, outlining an agreement signed by Canada and Alberta to implement a program of flood risk mapping and public awareness in Alberta.
Council reviewed the correspondence and program information as presented.
233/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that Council receive the correspondence as information.
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Alberta nhamher of Commerce
Correspondence and registration form dated 94 04 25 from Michael C. Birdsell, President, Alberta Chamber of Commerce was received outlining a symposium "Restructuring Community Economic Development in Alberta" on May 27/94 • in Red Deer, Alberta.
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Council reviewed the correspondence as presented.
234/94 Moved by B. Guyon that Council approve L. Cowards attendance at the Restructuring Community Economic Development in Alberta symposium on 94 May 27 in Red Deer.
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Administration Building Upgrade Tender
Council reviewed the report and correspondence as presented.
235/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that Council award the
" tender to Delnor at $138,242.00 for the M. D. Administration Building upgrade.
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A.A.M.D. & C. - Tax Reform - Grazing Lands
Council reviewed the correspondence and discussed their views on the questionnaire. Council agreed that any industry using Crown lands should pay an increased fee and that agreements for the sale of lands should be changed.
236/94 Moved by L. Coward that Council's response to the questionnaire be submitted to I the A.A. M. D. & C. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Sewer Maintenance Tax
Council reviewed the report as presented.
-^ 237/94 Moved by L. Coward that the outstanding Utility Account Balances in the report be transferred to the Tax Accounts.
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238/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the sewer maintenance tax on those lots listed in the report not serviced by the sanitary sewer system be forgiven by Council.
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ITEMS FOR Correspondence/Items for Information INFORMATION 239/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the following be received for information:
a) Correspondence from Breton Chamber of Commerce dated 94 04 20 regarding a meeting for 94 May 05 to discuss the annual grant.
b) Correspondence from A.A.M.D. &C. _ regarding Bill 19 - School Amendment ActTA)
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c) Correspondence from A.A.M.D. & C. dated 94 04 27 regarding the publication of senior public servants salaries.
d) Correspondence from Alberta Health dated 94 04 22 regarding Regional Health Authorities.
e) Correspondence from ratepayers dated 94 05 12 regarding Councils consideration of an application to amend the M.D. of Brazeau No. 77 Land Use By-Law of NW 1/4 17-48-7 W5M.
f) News Release dated 94 05 02 from Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding the Introduction of Bill 31, Municpal Government Act.
g) A.A.M.D. & C. correspondence dated I 94 04 06 regarding the number and composition of existing health care boards in Alberta.
h) Correspondence from A.A.M.D. & C. dated 94 04 06 regarding resolutions from the 1994 Spring Convention.
* i) Correspondence from A.A.M.D & C. dated 94 04 06 regarding the Standing Policy Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.
• j) Premier's Council Bulletin.
k) Correspondence from AADAC dated 94 04 19 regarding Teen Extravaganza II.
1) Correspondence from A.A.M.D. & C. dated 94 04 20 requesting responses to questions from conference delegates at Legislative Forum.
m) Correspondence from Alberta Public Safety Services dated 94 04 20 regarding Emerging Issues Workshop - Wildland/Urban • Interface: The Threat of Wildfire.
n) Minutes of the Drayton Valley Regional Landfill Authority Meeting held 94 04 11.
o) Correspondence from Alberta Education r^ dated 94 04 29 regarding 1994 supplementary requisition for education, and 1993 requisition payment to Twin Rivers School Division.
p) Newsletter from the Drayton Valley Association for Community Living.
q) A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal News Highlights dated 94 04 06.
r) A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal News HighlightsO\ dated 94 04 20. <*sxy
s) A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal News Highlights dated 94 04 27. dSr v^
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t) Alberta Family and Social Services r correspondence dated 94 04 14. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
QUESTION PERIOD Question Period
A. Heinrich asked whether Council had received a copy of Bill 31 The New Municipal Government Act and had they reviewed it?
L. Johnson reported that one copy had been received and copies would have to be made.
* A. Heinrich had requested a copy from Municipal Affairs, but had not received one. He suggested that Council review Bill 31 and give their reaction to it. He felt that the government was trying to I pass it quickly and questions why. J. Coombes stated that Council would make a copy available to Mr. Heinrich.
A. Heinrich referred to the resolution at the faring A.A.M.D. & C. convention regarding the imposition of a user fee for water. Council stated that they were opposed to a water tax.
COUNCIL REPORTS Council Reports
W. Tweedle reported to Council regarding the ASB meeting with a delegation from the Town of Drayton Valley. Discussions included the use of chemicals to eradicate weeds on town sites.
J. Coombes reported to Council regarding the Forestry Open House. He stated that the function was well attended and good discussions resulted.
ADJOURNMENT 240/94 Moved by W. Tweedle that the regular Council meeting of 94 05 12 adjourn at 3:25 pm.
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PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND OFFICER REPORT TO COUNCIL
REPORT NO.: DO-058-94
DATE PREPARED: 1994 05 19
DATE TO COUNCIL: 1994 05 25
SUBJECT: VACANT POSITION IN THE JOINT MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT: At the May 12, 1994 Council meeting it was decided by Council that the vacancy on the Joint Municipal Planning Commission be advertised.
In response to our advertising for such a position, the names of the applicants will be provided to Council at this time.i
PS \\ PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND OFFICER REPORT TO COUNCIL psl
REPORT NO.: DO-059-94
DATE PREPARED: 1994 05 19
DATE TO COUNCIL: 1994 05 25
SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF LAND USE BY-LAW 109-90 SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER BY-LAW 205-94
RECOMMENDATION: That first reading be given and a public hearing be scheduled for June in order to consider By-Law 205-94, being a By- Law to change the Land Use Designation of Pt of the NE 1/4 23-49-8-W5M (Lot 8, Plan 7722995) from Agricultural One to Country Residential.
REPORT: Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are seeking approval to rezone a portion of the NE 1/4 23-49-8-W5M (Lot 8, Plan 7722995 - containing 20.23 acres more or less) to Country Residential in order to accommodate a subdivision of a 5 acre parcel. Application for subdivision has been made and circulation to affected agencies has commenced.
The Planning, Development and Land Officer recommends that a Public Hearing be scheduled for June to consider the land use redesignation (Land Use By-Law amendment).
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A BY-LAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, IN THE m PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 109-90, BEING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 LAND USE BY-LAW.
WHEREAS, Council deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of the ^ Planning Act being Chapter P-9 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 1980, and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to By-Law No. 109-90; and WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Sections 139 and 140 of the m Planning Act, R.S.A. 1980, Chapter 9 and amendments thereto, have been complied with;
NOW THEREFORE, COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU (ifS NO. 77, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the land use designation of the parcels legally described within Schedule "A" attached hereto be amended as noted and the appropriate land use district
a maps be amended accordingly. 2. This By-Law comes into effect upon the date of it finally being passed by Council.
READ a first time this _25 day of _MAY_, A.D., 1994. READ a second time this day of , A.D., 19 . READ a third time and finally passed this day of , A.D., 19 . ja
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM: WAYNE UND, SUPERVISOR OF SUPPUES AND SERVICES
DATE PREPARED: MAY 20, 1994
DATE TO COUNCIL: MAY 25, 1994
SUBJECT: PUBUC SAFETY VEHICLE TENDER
RECOMMENDATION: That the following tender as indicated below be accepted: fsi Special Service Jeep - Londonderry Dodge - $23703.39.
REPORT: The purchase of a unit for Public Safety was also approved in the 1994 budget, being a replacement for P-02 1990 Ford 1/2 Ton 4X4. The unit that is being replaced (P-02) has averaged a cost of $13,500.00 per year over the last three years. This cost is $7000.00 to $10,000.00 higher than any other unit in our fleet. By going to a special service unit as requested by public safety hopefully the cost of repairs will go down and down time to the Department will be reduced. Tenders were requested from 6 automotive dealerships, psi three being local and the others from outside the Municipal District. At 1:30 pm on April 14, 1994 the tenders were opened with the following people in attendance: 1. Wayne Und -Supervisor of Supplies & Services
2. Rick Flikkema -Public Works si 3. Carol Und -Taxation Clerk
The chart that is attached indicates the tenders that were received. All tenders are to 1994 models.
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Page 3 Report to Council Explorer/Jeep/Blazer Purchase Delivery Lease/Month Dealership Year vWh-;... . N/A ' $23703.39 94 6-8 wks. 24117.45 Londonderry Chrysler 10-12 wks. $895.04 Pioneer Chrysler 94 557.47 25760.30 94 12 wks. 26216.59 Stetson Motors 12 wks. 539.35 Wetasklwin Motors 94 N/A 27147.71 94 6-8 wks. 27438.17 Denham Ford 6-8 wks. 691.63 Sunshine Ford 94 FCSS fiSSOCIflTION TEL: 4691727 May 10,94 15:55 No.108 P.02 2\ FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
As you are aware, government funding for the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta has been reduced by 50% for 1994 • 1995, with no indication of future dollars. The Board of the Family and Community Support Service Association of Alberta considers this an urgent matter and requests your input (comments, suggestions, and/or proposals) to use as the basis of discussion for future planning. Thefuture oftheFamily and Community Support Services Association ofAlberta depends onyour response. Please schedule ample time atyour next board meeting to discuss your response to the questionnaire below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Representatives. fp» 1. Do you see a continued need for the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta?
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2. What are you prepared to commit financially to the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta given that membership fees constituted only 21% of operating costs during the 1992 - 1993 fiscal year (September 1, 1992, to August 31, 1993)?
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#• 3. Does the Family and Community Support Services Association ofAlberta provide a service and linkage between/among programs?
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4. If the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta is reduced or eliminated, could its servicesbe provided in any other ways?
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F.C.S.S. CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT TO COUNCIL
REPORT NO.: 94 - 12
SUBJECT: F.C.S.S. Association Questionnaire
REPORT: The F.C.S.S. Association of Alberta serves the needs of its members in numerous ways:
promotion of FCSS programs to the public and to the media; advocacy of FCSS programs through meetings with government officials and through position papers; liaison with member boards, provincial FCSS staff, consultants, government officials, and other associations; promotion to non-members of the benefits of membership; development of resources for FCSS programs - Board Members' Guide, position papers, brochures, posters, video; assistance to regional associations; newsletter; and sponsoring and co-sponsoring workshops and conferences.
Our program has benefited from the services in several ways. We have utilized some of the resources that the Association provides. The Association provides each member board with a listing of all the other member FCSS programs and what services they provide. I have utilized this resource many times when looking for information on possible new programs or other information.
The newsletter has been a good resource on the going on of other programs and new information.
Representatives of our program have attended the Annual Conference every year and although we have never submitted a resolution ourselves many other programs have utilized this process to get their concerns to the government. There has also been some interesting and helpful workshops at the conference for board members and staff over the years. TO I
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DATE: 94 MAY 11
DATE TO COUNCIL: 94 MAY 12
SUBJECT: 1994 BUS TO SWIM SESSION
RECOMMENDATION: That a 1994 bus-to-swim session be offered SB July 18-29, 1994, by the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.
W\ 1994 Rates: $37.50 per child $60.00 per family of two children $16.00 per additional child
REPORT: For the past five (5) years the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, at the request of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 ratepayers, has offered a summe bus-to-swim session.
It is recommended that the bus-to-swim session be offered as in the past years.
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DRAYTON VALLEY and DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOX5318, (51/6 - 51 AVENUE} DRAYTON VALLEY. ALBERTA TOE HMO PHONE: 542-757H FAX:542-9211
May 5. 1994
Reeve Ed Lambert Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB TOE OMO
Dear Mr. Lambert:
On behalf of the Town of Drayton Valley and the Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce I would like to ask you to honour us with your presence at the Canada Day opening ceremonies.
The event will take place on Friday, July 1, 12:00 noon at the Drayton Valley Sports Centre.
We would appreciate it very much if you would speak to the audience for two minutes. Our theme for this year is "Year of the Family". You are welcome to talk on that issue.
Mayor Tom McGee, Chamber of Commerce President Natalie Gibson, MLA Tom Thurber, and MP of Yellowhead Cliff Breitkuez will be asked to speak briefly also.
We sincerely hope you are able to meet our request and would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly,
^OsV" Pamela L. Vokey Canada Day Project Coordinator
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BY-LAW NO. 203-94 BEING A BY-LAW OP THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OP BRAZEAU NO. 77, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 191-93 BEING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL BY-LAW.
•Wh WHEREAS, under provisions of Section 14 of the Highway Traffic Act, being Chapter H-7 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980, and amendments thereto, authorizes the Council to establish maximum speed limits for highways subject to its direction, control and management; and
WHEREAS, the general traffic By-Law No. 40-89 provides for general maximum speed limits;
WHEREAS, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 deems it advisable to revise certain maximum speed limits for highways sugject to such direction, control and management. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. That Schedule C of By-Law No. 191-93 be amended to include; #17 Par View Estates Road, Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 49, Range 7, West of the 5th meridian.
(IP) (a) All that portion of the road starting at the junction of Highway 22 and the Par View Estates Road, east to the end of the Public Road. Maximum 50 kilometers per hour. 2. That the proper speed limit sign postings resulting from this amendment be established therefore; 3. That this By-Law shall take effect at the final passing thereof; READ a first time this 12th aav 0f May , A.D., 19 qa . p READ a second time this day of , A.U., 19 . READ a third time and finally passed this day of , A.D., 19 .
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MUNICIPAL MANAGER • al Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission
MEMORANDUM
To: All YRPC Members File: Administrative — General
From: Ken Aibrecht, Chairman Date: May 6, 1994
During a gathering of members of willing participants at a conference on the future of our communities, it was suggested that a questionnaire be designed and circulated to all municipal members of our region.
This questionnaire was designed as much to get people to think about the future of these communities as it was to try to get a response to the three simple questions.
The questionnaires and maps are made available to each of you to circulate or distribute as you see fit.
The Y.R.P.C. would assemble a response analysis if your community would get the information out and collect it for the Y.R.P.C.
Who knows - maybe someone will have a real crackerjack of an idea that we could all benefit from.
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P.O. Box 249, Onoway, Alberta, TOE 1VO, Telephone (403) 967-2249, 967-2204 Facsimile #403-967-2252 f^YOUR ECONOMIC FUTURE Your local Community, your local Municipal body, the Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission, West Yellowhead Community Futures and Yellowhead Eaat Community Futures are very interested In YOUR thoughts and visions for your Community. Would you please take some time to answer and return the following questionnaire to the address shown below.
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1. Do you plan to live In your Community for ? a. short length of time b. extended period of time IB) ( 5 years Is considered an extended period )
2. What Is your vision for your Community and Its future?
3. Do you have an Idea for future development or direction for this region? ( Region as illustrated above )
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MUNICIPAL MANAGER'S REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 25, 1994
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHING INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING PRIORITIES
RECOMMENDATION: That Council review the attached listing and add other infrastructure projects that are considered to be of importance but may have fpS) been omitted. Once the list is complete, Council will then need to establish a priority listing for these projects.
REPORT: The attached is an initial listing of infrastructure projects (which includes the Secondary Highway program) for Council to p> consider. Should individual members wish to add more projects, please do so. Initially we need to establish a priority for these projects and then apply for the necessary approvals for each project under the Canada/Alberta infrastructure program.
The focus for infrastructure funded projects should be on those projects which do not qualify for other funding such as the reconstruction of resource roads. The total amount we are eligible to receive in infrastructure funding over the next three years is $840,000. We will be required to contribute $420,000 towards these projects. The purpose for reviewing the list at this time is to establish the priorities for projects to be funded under the Infrastructure grant.
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SH616 JctHwy20 East to M.D. Boundry P 6.40 $640,000.00 $160,000. SH616 JctHwy 22 JctHwy 20 CHIP 30.4 $304,000.00 $304,000.00 SH616 JctHwy20 East to M.D. Boundry CHIP 6.40 $64,000.00 $16,000.00 SH 620 Brazeau Dam Elk River Road B\P 7.20 $1,440,000.00 $360,000.00 SH620 Lodgepole Range Road 90 G\B\P 9.6 $2,880,000.00 $720,000.00 SH620 Brazeau Dam JctHwy 22 CHIP 54 $540,000.00 $540,000.00 SH 621 Cynthia JctHwy 22 P 30 $3,000,000.00 $750,000.00 SH 753 Lodgepole M.D. North Boundary CHIP 33 $330,000.00 $330,000.00 SH 753 Lodgepole Foresters Comer B\P 12.80 $2,560,000.00 $640,000.00 SH753 Cynthia M.D. North Boundry G 9.00 $900,000.00 $225,000.00 SH753 Cynthia MD. North Boundry B\P 9.00 $1,800,000.00 $450,000.00 SH 753 Foresters Comer North Cynthia B\P 9.60 $1,920,000.00 $480,000.00 SH759 JctHwy. 39 North M.D. Boundary P 12.31 $972,000.00 $243,000.00 SH759 Jct.Hwy.39 North M.D. Boundary CHIP 12.31 $123,100.00 $123,100.00 SH 761 North ofM.D. Boundry Jet. SH 616 G 4.8 $480,000.00 $120,000.00 SH 761 North ofM.D. Boundry Jet SH 616 B 4.8 $480,000.00 $120,000.00 SH761 North M.D. Boundry Jet. SH 616 CHIP 4.8 $48,000.00 $48,000.00 SH 761 North ofM.D. Boundry Jet. SH 616 P 4.8 $480,000.00 $120,000.00
Resource Road ElkRiv.Rd. Jet. S.H. 620 West M.D. Boundary G 7 $700,000.00 $175,000.00 Sun Child Brazeau Dam South M.D. Boundary G 17 $1,700,000.00 $425,000.00
Other Roads AirpRd. JctHwy 22 Airport P 3.2 $320,000.00 $80,000.00 AirpRd JctHwt22 East 1.6 Km G 1.6 $160,000.00 $40,000.00 Jet SH 759 Birchwood G\? 3.3 $330,000.00 $82,500.00
Lagoons Buck Creek Cynthia Lodgepole
Water Systems Upgrade Lodgepole
Sewer Upgrade Cynthia
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MUNICIPAL MANAGER'S REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 25, 1994
SUBJECT: WITHDRAWAL FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES PENSION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: THAT COUNCIL ENDORSE THE REQUEST FROM ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING GROUPS WHO WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES PENSION PLAN:
ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL ADMINISTRATIVE pi INSPECTION POLICE SUPERVISORY TECHNICAL
REPORT: As discussed during the December 9, 1993 Council meeting, staff have reviewed alternative pension plans. All employees in the above mentioned employment groups wish to withdraw from the plan and enrol in a money purchase pension plan. They have met with representatives from the Local Authorities Pension Plan who have fully explained the options, and have also met with a broker for money purchase plans and the consensus of those in the above mentioned groups was to withdraw from the LAPP. The field employees in the Public Works and Agriculture departments, as well as those in the Foreman category wish to remain in the Local pi Authorities Pension Plan.
Staff are in the process of reviewing alternative money purchase plans and will in P> the near future be asking for Councilfs approval to enter into an agreement with one of the companies offering the most desirable plan.
There will be no additional cost to the Municipal District for this change. In fact, there should be some savings realized in the form of employers contributions refunded to the employer when employees terminate their employment before being vested in the plan. V m NATIONAL ACCESS AWARENESS WEEK
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SOME OF THE IDEAS YOU WILL FIND INSIDE...
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1. Purchasing a Teletype (TTY) 5 IP 2. Creating a Community Resource Directory 5 3. Providing Interpretation at Local Government Meetings 6 4. Printing Public Announcements 6 5. Making Records of Meetings Accessible 7 6. Audio Taping Local Business Specials 7 7. Making Restaurant Menus Accessible 7 8. Brailling Business Cards 8 9. Designating Parking Spaces 8 10. Adjusting Elevators 9 11. Organizing Integrated Community Activities 9 12. Planning an Accessible Public Event 10 13. Providing Wheelchairs at Shopping Malls 11 14. Going to the Theatre 11 15. Something for the Small Business Owner 12 16. Encouraging the Accessibility of Public Washrooms 12 17. Local Government/Municipal Building Entrances 12 18. Building - A Community Project 13 19. Accommodating on the Job 13 20. Lowering Public Phones 14 21. Integrating Community Groups 14 22. Recreation for Everyone 15 23. Providing the Ingredients of Restaurant Dishes 15 24. Establishing a Local Advisory Committee 16 25. Sponsoring College or University Scholarships 16
Glossary 17 NAAW national and regional representatives 21 NAAW national partners 22
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25 WAYS UNDER $500 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY ACCESS
National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) is a grassroots movement that works at the community level to ensure the opportunity for the fall and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of community life. Many of the communities actively involved in NAAW have embraced a year-round commitment to creating access and use the Week as a time to p highlight disability-related issues, successful accessibility improvements, as well as the work that still needs to be done to improve access.
NAAW is a partnership which pulls together representatives of the community of citizens with disabilities, voluntary organizations, business, labour, and various levels of government. Community-based partnerships stimulate innovative approaches to improving accessibility for all members of the community. Physical and attitudinal barriers can be removed through raising iR awareness, forming partnerships, and making concrete improvements. No one organization or person has all the answers to accessibility, but by working p together, we can make a difference.
Your community can take action to become accessible to all. Accessibility P improvements do not have to be expensive. This booklet contains 25 inexpensive suggestions for increasing community accessibility that you can p turn into positive action. Choose an idea that addresses or meets a need in your community or use these ideas as examples to trigger others that are uniquely suited to removing barriers in your community. If you form a P committee, invite community members with disabilities to participate and provide insight and expertise.
Wi A short glossary is included at the end of this booklet.
You can make a real difference in the quality of life of all citizens in your community. Good luck in your work! Together we can make a difference. Access is Working!
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ACCESSIBILITY IDEAS AND THEIR IMPACTS
1. Purchasing a Teletype (TTY)
Idea: Businesses, schools and other groups can purchase a Teletype (TTY) and/or install a voice amplification device on their telephones so that deaf and hard of hearing people can commumcate with them. The availability of these devices or services should be advertised in the telephone book, on a community bulletin board and by distribution of information to the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Contact your Local Hearing Society or Association of the Deaf.
Impact: The provision of a TTY allows deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate through the telephone system, thereby improving their access to businesses, recreation, local government council and community services. A TTY also enables hearing people to commumcate with their deaf or hard of hearing friends, colleagues, or clients.
2. Creating a Community Resource Directory p Idea: Create a Community Resource Directory that lists accessible services, programs, recreation, leisure facilities and emergency phone numbers. Develop large print, braille and cassette versions of the Directory and advertise its availability. Make sure that you let people know that the p? Directory is also available in alternative formats.
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Impact: People with disabilities will know what services are available and can choose to participate in community events and activities with the help of the information provided in the Community Resource Directory. Visitors and newcomers to your community will also appreciate the availability of the information.
3. Providing Interpretation at Local Government Meetings r Idea: Encourage your local government to arrange for sign language interpretation to be provided upon request for their public meetings. Then, perhaps through a local service group, make this information known to deaf people.
Impact: Increased participation of people who use sign language to commumcate in local government meetings by providing them with an opportunity to raise their concerns and to take part in the decision-making process.
4. Printing Public Announcements fp Idea: When planning promotional campaigns about upcoming community activities, consider print ads or posters as a supplement to radio or television announcements. Place ads r in locations such as community centres, bulletin boards at grocery stores, schools, church bulletins, local newspapers m and any other place in your community where people tend to gather to share information.
P Impact: Information on activities will be accessible to deaf people, people with hearing impairments, as well as others who may F have difficulty understanding the spoken message.
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5. Making Records of Meetings Accessible
Idea: There are a number of ways to make records of meetings accessible. Video or audiotape council meetings or other community meetings. A volunteer could read the minutes into a tape recorder, so that cost is limited to the price of an audiotape. Ensure that newsletters, minutes and other written materials are available in larger print (can be enlarged by photocopying). You can also use a word processor to produce texts in large print (14- to 18-point size).
Impact: This idea provides people with the opportunity to review P records of previous meetings. Access to this information will provide the opportunity for active participation. pi
6. Audiotaping Local Business Specials
Idea: Local businesses, such as grocery and drug stores, can ensure that people with visual or reading difficulties have access to information on sales, daily specials, etc. Daily messages can be recorded on an answering machine so that people can have access to information in alternative formats.
Impact: People with visual or learning disabilities can take advantage of the specials and accessible businesses will benefit from additional patronage.
7. Making Restaurant Menus Accessible
Idea: Encourage restaurant owners to produce menus in large print fp and, if possible, have a few braille menus available upon request. Suggest that specials of the day be spoken as well as written. p? fr
Impact: People with visual impairments who read large print or braille can dine with minimal assistance.
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8. Brailling Business Cards
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S? and others to consider having their business cards brailled. Include all pertinent information such as name, address, telephone number and hours of business.
Impact: A lasting impression is made on people with visual disabilities when they can access important information. It assists those who rely on their memory and cannot "look up" a number for assistance. It also raises the awareness of the need for alternative formats.
9. Designating Parking Spaces
Idea: If there is no designated parking by-law for drivers with disabilities, form a committee made up of people with disabilities and property owners to promote the adoption of SI such a policy. If designated parking and enforcement is a by-law in your community, help your local government to enforce the law by reporting violations. Keep in mind that designated spaces need to be clearly identified, must be wider than the standard size and should be close enough to buildings or facilities to be useful.
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Impact: Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are p important as they provide access to buildings, shopping and services. Maintaining the availability of these spaces will mean an increase in business at local stores and malls from P consumers with disabilities. Reserved spots are wider to ^ accommodate the space needed for some people with p disabilities to enter and exit their vehicles. Designated spots are located near entrances because many drivers or passengers with disabilities require easy access to buildings, P especially during the winter months, when ice and snow can L diminish mobility.
10. Adjusting Elevators
Idea: Elevator doors may close too quickly and thus pose a threat to those people who require extra time to enter the elevator IB car. Ask owners of buildings with elevators to slow the elevator door mechanisms to allow for the safe entry and exit p of users.
Impact: People can easily enter and exit elevators without fear of being hit by closing doors.
11. Organizing Integrated Community Activities f Idea: Include the participation of people with disabilities in the planning and organization of community activities such as p fairs, youth dances, community meetings, etc. Consult them on the best way to provide complete accessibility, including parking, washrooms and the building entrance. pi Impact: Community activities become open to all citizens so that people with disabilities can participate fully. This makes it easier for people with disabilities to attend these functions. 4°
12. Planning an Accessible Public Event
Idea: When planning a public event, do a quick checklist to make sure that it will be accessible to all people in your r community. Below are some of the questions you may wish pB| to address in the planning stages of an event.
Are some parking spaces clearly identified as reserved for people with disabilities? Are sidewalks and paths free of obstacles? Wi Are there signs clearly marking entrances, exits, stairs, accessible washrooms, and elevators? Are the entrances easy to access? Have you considered sign language interpretation, loop or FM systems for deaf and hard of hearing people, and the availability of pen and paper for participants? If you are using more than one floor of a building, are they all accessible? Is there enough room to allow for the safe movement of all people? Is information available in alternative formats (e.g. braille, large print, audio cassette)? Does your emergency evacuation plan give consideration to the particular needs of the participants? Have you provided seating for those who may need to rest? Are tables in the room accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices?
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Impact: When these steps are taken in preparation for an event, it creates the opportunity for people with disabilities to attend and participate independently. n 13. Providing Wheelchairs in Shopping Malls
Idea: Encourage shopping mall owners or managers to get wheelchairs for customers who may need to use them while shopping. Suggest that they can keep costs under $500 by purchasing used wheelchairs. Be sure to advertise this service with signs at mall entrances that clearly state the availability of wheelchairs for shoppers. Also advertise this in local newspapers, at residences for seniors, and community bulletin boards.
Impact: People who tire easily, such as senior citizens and people who walk with crutches, can shop comfortably. This is particularly important for seniors.
14. Going to the Theatre
Idea: In many theatres, accessible seats are all at the back or front of the room, and do not allow for audience members with disabilities to sit with their non-disabled friends. Encourage local theatres to provide integrated seating for patrons with disabilities. In some cases, the removal of some seats will allow patrons who use wheelchairs to sit next to their friends who do not use wheelchairs. Listening devices that amplify sound could be provided for hard of hearing people. Contact an association that can provide you with information regarding the various types of devices available.
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15. Something for the Small Business Owner
PS Idea: If you are a small business owner, you can install lever door handles on all of your entrances and exits, as well as in public washrooms.
Impact: Individuals who have difficulty turning rounded doorknobs are able to access rooms independently.
16. Encouraging the Accessibility of Public Washrooms
Idea: Encourage your local restaurant to install grab bars in their public washrooms. At the same time encourage hotel owners p to install grab bars in their washrooms and tubs/showers.
Impact: Grab bars are safety features that offer assistance to senior citizens and people with disabilities.
17. Local Government/Municipal Building Entrances
Idea: For some people, gaining entrance to public buildings can be impossible. Public buildings such as the city/town hall, band council office, community centres or public libraries can be made accessible through the installation of ramps with guide rails at main entrances. Install bannisters or handrails in stairways and at entrances. Be sure to get advice before building a ramp.
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Impact: People who have mobility or agility disabilities, or people who use wheelchairs can now enter and exit the building. These structures also assist anyone who may require support using stairs, especially during damp and winter weather. p>
18. Building —A Community Project
Idea: Organize a volunteer work crew and offer to help a local non-profit community service such as a day care centre or safe house improve accessibility for community members with disabilities. Be sure to get good advice about barrier- free design before building —ask people with disabilities who use ramps to offer their assistance with this project. Also, contact professionals in the barrier-free design industry for tips on the most cost-effective solutions for your pi particular project.
Impact: This project combines the goodwill of community members with the meaningful participation and expertise of persons with disabilities. It will also result in improved accessibility to essential community services. p 19. Accommodating on the Job
Idea: Encourage employers in your community to seek out and interview qualified job seekers with disabilities when tilling a job vacancy. Employers can advertise job vacancies through p agencies assisting people with disabilities in finding employment, such as the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) consulting service.
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Impact: People with disabilities have the opportunity to compete for available employment and employers have the potential to benefit from the skills of persons with disabilities in their community.
20. Lowering Public Phones
Idea: Speak with your local telephone company or property manager (for example, shopping mall manager) and ask that selected public telephones be lowered to a level accessible to people who use a wheelchair or motorized scooter. Ensure that a telephone (not necessarily the lowered phone) is equipped with an amplifying device to assist people who are hard of hearing.
Impact: This is an inexpensive way to make public telephones accessible to those who are not able to reach them when they are installed at a standing height, as well as to people who are hard of hearing.
21. Integrating Community Groups
Idea: If you are a leader or member of a community group (for example, the Kin Clubs, Kiwanis, Lions' Club, Boys' and Girls' Club, Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, etc.) make your meetings open to all members of the community and invite w people with disabilities to participate as members. Involve persons with disabilities at the executive level as well. s Impact: Community organizations will benefit from the participation of community members with disabilities. People with disabilities can not only provide expert input into the development of accessible programs and activities, they will also contribute a wide range of skills to the organization.
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22. Recreation for Everyone
Idea: Work with your recreation department to make existing activities accessible to people with disabilities. Begin with integrating a couple of activities such as swimming and basketball. Establish a volunteer "buddy" system which pairs people so that each may participate in a mutually supportive way. Don't forget other recreational facilities such as the bowling alley and pool parlour.
Impact: Sports and other recreational activities encourage participation in the community and increase awareness in a dynamic, fun way.
23. Providing the Ingredients of Restaurant Dishes
Idea: Encourage restaurants to make information regarding the p ingredients of their dishes available to customers by including the information in their menus or as a separate booklet available upon request. They could advertise this service by printing the message directly on the menu or by printing it on a sticker which can then be affixed to the menu. Advertising this service at the entrance of the restaurant is also important.
Impact: People with special dietary needs can dine with their family and friends in community restaurants. Also, if the dietary P needs of customers are not being met, the restaurants could be encouraged to do so.
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Idea: Establish a Municipal or Local Government Advisory Committee which has people with disabilities actively participating and advising on the barriers to community m facilities and services. Cross-disability representation on the committee is important. Completing National Access Awareness Week's Community Checklist is an excellent way to start! It is important to offer solutions to problems that are pinpointed so that change occurs.
Impact: An Advisory Committee has the potential to be very influential and it provides people who experience barriers every day to have a direct line of communication with the policy- and decision-makers. For example, in 1992, New Brunswick had over 25 Municipal Advisory Committees working to create change for people with disabilities in their communities.
25. Sponsoring College or University Scholarships
Idea: If you belong to a service club, sponsor a college or university scholarship to assist with the extra costs facing students with disabilities (e.g., reader services, transportation, interpreter and relocation). Advertise the scholarship well in advance to several vocational services, high schools and advocacy associations for people with disabilities.
Impact: Improved access to education for persons with disabilities. This is one of the first steps toward an integrated workforce.
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GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS Pi
ACCESS: Access refers to the availability of programs, services and facilities to persons with disabilities. Access also refers to attitudes and support systems that ensure that people with disabilities can be contributing members of communities. A program, service, or facility is said to be accessible if it can be utilized by people with disabilities.
ACCESSIBLE TAXIS: These vehicles are accessible for people with physical disabilities affecting mobility. Wheelchair users can board these taxis without having to transfer from their wheelchairs. Fares for this service are the same as regular taxi fares.
ACCOMMODATION: This refers to the adapting of vehicles, work places, schools, recreation facilities, buildings, and other environmental conditions to l|3 ensure the participation of people with disabilities.
'pit ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS: This term refers to the requirements of individuals who, because of age, level of literacy, or mental or physical disability, are unable to fully access the services or information available to them.
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS: These materials provide information in a medium other than the original format in which it was produced. Alternative formats include braille, sign language, audio-cassette, large print and the use of BS\ plain language.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES: There are many devices to assist people who are hard of hearing:
Hearing aids are commonly recognized devices. However, not all people who are hard of hearing can benefit from hearing aids, and they are less effective in noisy situations, as the aids amplify all sounds. It is important to realize that, although valuable devices, hearing aids do not restore an individual's hearing to a normal level.
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* Amplified telephones contain a device in the handset that allows the user to p adjust the volume of sound being received.
Wireless sound transmission systems (e.g., FM or loop systems) can provide p hearing access to people who are hard of hearing. The magnetic loop system I involves a cable that runs around the room. Speaking into a microphone fed p into the loop allows the sound to be converted for use by listeners with hearing I aids adapted for this feature. p Infrared systems use the signal from a microphone and convert it into sound that can be heard through receivers connected to some hearing aids or through special earphones. All speakers must use a microphone for listeners to benefit. AUDIOTAPE: This refers to taped versions of printed text, useful for books f» typically read from beginning to end and for short text materials. It is a less I effective communication vehicle for reference documents where selected information needs to be pinpointed.
BARRIER: There are physical and attitudinal barriers to access. Stairs that m cannot be climbed, menus that cannot be read and businesses that cannot be I entered are typical physical barriers. Attitudinal barriers include preconceived ideas about people with disabilities such as the assumption that a person with a |P disability is incapable of living independently. Barriers to programs, services and facilities limit the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in m Canadian society. .' BRAILLE: This is a tactile reading system of raised dots on paper. P Approximately 5% of people with visual disabilities rely on braille as their primary commumcation format. Braille provides the same flexibility as print p does for sighted people, greatly enhancing an individual's ability to scan I material and refer back to specific sections. p CLOSED CIRCUIT TV: This device electronically enlarges printed material up to 16 times on a video monitor to make printed material accessible for m people with visual disabilities (also known as Visual Tek).
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DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO: This is spoken sub-text that describes the visual components of a film, video or other visual presentation; for example, having an action scene in a movie described for those who are unable to see the events in order for them to grasp plot developments in the movie. Written lists or points of information must also be spoken.
GRAB BARS: These bars assist people with mobility disabilities in sitting, standing, or balancing, and can be attached anywhere to facilitate movement, as well as provide balance and support.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES:
Sign language interpreters transform words into signs, such as American Sign Language (ASL) and Que*bec Sign Language (LSQ), to facilitate communication between a person who is deaf and a hearing person.
Oral interpreters use a combination of reading, mouthing and gestures to assist I commumcation.rnmnrmniratinn
A Deaf interpreter is a native signer and recognized member of the Deaf community. Deaf interpreters work in a variety of settings, such as one to one meetings, court proceedings, or working with consumers requiring specialized services. They may work with hearing interpreters, adapting the language in a form that is understandable to a "highly visual deaf person" who may not use ASL or other known sign systems.
Real time captioning (also known as Print Interpretation and "Instacap") is a service for those individuals who were late-deafened and others who do not sign or read lips. The spoken word is entered into a computer, and the conversation comes up on a screen for participants to read. This service can be used at presentations, large public meeting, or other sizable gatherings.
LARGE PRINT: Print in 14- to 18-point type is readable to many people with visual disabilities (type for adult publications rarely exceeds 12 point).
READER: A reader may either be a person who reads printed text for individuals with visual disabilities, or one of a variety of technical devices that can translate print into voice or braille.
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RETROFITTING: This involves adjustments made to the physical environment (e.g., buildings, sidewalks, cars, etc.) to facilitate use by all people.
TALKING BOOKS: Recordings of books and other reading materials on cassette. Talking books can be obtained from CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) libraries, public libraries and most bookstores. These books are useful for people with visual disabilities, as well as individuals with learning disabilities and those with perception difficulties.
TELETYPE (TTY): This device, composed of a portable keyboard and a display screen, enables a person who is deafto commumcate over a telephone line with another party who has a TTY. On modern machines, an LED screen displays the messages being sent and received, with many machines also offering a tape printout. A separate line for a TTY is not necessary —the telephone handset can be connected to the TTY when a call is placed.
Special thanks to the Alberta Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities for the use of their publication Alternative Communications in the development of this glossary.
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NOTE: One activity that every community can benefit from is completing The Community Checklist. This publication provides a preUminarv assessment of a community's level of accessibility. For further information, contact:
National Access Awareness Week Human Resources Development Ottawa, Ontario K1A0M5 (819)953-5005 (Voice and TTY) r If you are interested in contacting organizations that can provide you with helpful information on making accessibility improvements in your community, please c contact your NAAW '942 Provincial/Territorial Coordinator listed below.
British Columbia Ontario Kristine Stanbra Betty Davidson (604) 365-3500 (416) 977-7988 'SI
Cathy Lafortune Qulbec (604) 365-2520 Michele Leduc (514) 527-1028 Alberta Norma Lorincz New Brunswick (403) 420-0898 (Voice/TTY) Barbara Billings r (506) 452-1112 (Voice/TTY) Yukon Sheila Serup Nova Scotia (604) 668-NAAW Margo Condon (902) 457-7253 (Voice/TTY) Northwest Territories Barbara Bond Prince Edward Island (403) 873-8230 Natasha Binnette (902) 566-2224 (Voice/TTY) Saskatchewan Duna Bayley Newfoundland and Labrador (306) 729-2118 (Voice/TTY) Kelly Heisz (709) 738-2588 (Voice/TTY) Manitoba Colleen Watters (204) 956-0475
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• National Organizations: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) Canadian Association for Community Living (C.A.C.L.) Canadian Association of the Deaf(CAD) Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Canadian Council of the Blind (C.C.B.) Canadian Council onRehabilitation and Work (CCRW) Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Canadian Labour Congress (CLQ Canadian Mental Health Association (C.M.H.A.) Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the Disabled (CRCD) Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) Confederation des organismes provinciaux de personnes handicapees du QueT>ec (C.O.P.H.A.N.) Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) DisAbled Women's Network of Canada (DAWN) Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Kin Clubs of Canada learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) National Educational Association ofDisabled Students (NEADS) One Voice Seniors Network People First of Canada Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation VoicePrint
Corporate Sponsors: CTV Stentor Telecom Canada Post McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Royal Bank Canadian National Air Canada
12 Provincial/Territorial Organizing Committees
1000 Communities across Canada
Provincial/Territorial Governments
Human Resources Development; and Businesses and individuals throughout the country working together to make Canada accessible to all.
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A Safety Codes Council newsletter Spring 1994 I Minister encourages partnership
There has never been a better Standards are developed in be sure the consumer is our " time to streamline and mod ways that ensure the least first priority. ernizethe province's safety amount of government inter system. vention in the operation of business. Extensive consultation with Stockwell Day business, labour,municipalities The SafetyCodes Council was Minister of Labour and others led to development created April 1,1993. The ofAlberta's SafetyCodes formation of the Council is system. Now, with the recent consistent with government's proclamation of the Safety commitment to partnerships, Welcome to the first edition of CodesAct for the building and and to reducing itscontroland Partners, the newsletter designed to
• fire safetydisciplines,the increasing the responsibilityof keep you up-to-date with the progress system everyone has worked others for monitoringsafety. of the Alberta Safety Codes Council. sohard to create is a reality. Nominated by their organiza This new approach to safety tions, Council members are Partners is intended to keep inter benefits Albertans in numerous volunteers who participate in ested parties informed of decisions, ways: reviewing and recommending coming events and future initiatives. Legislation and administra changes to safety codes and Since the Council is relatively new, tionare reduced by replacing standards. They alsoprovide and many important challenges and seven Acts with one. advice to me and to the De decisions lie ahead, look for Partners Stakeholdersare actively partment of Labour. involvedin setting standards to be distributed several times a " and deliveringservices. The Safety Codes Act was year. Uniform standards of introduced so the safetysys safetywill develop. tem in Alberta is designed and You may find it useful to make copies New partners - corpora operated for the benefit of all of this newsletter for distribution tions and private agencies - Albertans. It is important that throughout your organization or willbe able to provide safety we keep this principal in mind. sendees. your community. If you would like Those receiving a direct We are not creating a safety us to send you more copies, contact benefit from a safety service bureaucracy. We want to the Safety Codes Council at, tele willbe the ones paying for the ensure safetyand efficiency in phone: 427-8523 fax: 422-3562. service. this province. We also want to - Keeping the Council ticking —the coordinating committee
With nine technical committees chair John Van Doesburg. "In north. Other members are: and over 100 members, the practical terms, the committee Garry Bambrough, John Lester, SafetyCodes Council is a large keeps the SafetyCodes Council Kevin Moodie, Jack McDonald, and diverse organization. tickingand helps keep us on Rod Roulston, Dr. Ken Sauer, Members have varied back track." Malcolm Sharp, Eszter Simon- grounds as well as different Berci, Doug Snider, Larry perspectives and objectives. Les McMillan is the vice-chair Goodhope, Gordon Graydon for the southern region, while and John Ogilvy. - Coordinating the council into a Al Brekke is vice-chair for the cohesive group is a difficult task - and that's where the The Safety Codes Council is a large and diverse organiza coordinating committee comes tion. Coordinating the council into a cohesive group is a in. difficult task - and that's where the coordinating At its first meeting in June committee comes in. 1993, the councilagreed on the following roles for the coordi nating committee: ' •implementing decisionsof the Decisions and whole council, •overseeing the day to day administrative business, next steps • coordination and formal reporting of council activities, •finalizing general policies, Many of the major policy established in January. All •handling budget and financial issuesfacing theSafety Codes Council members then partici affairs, Council were resolved in pated in a letter ballot adopting •setting and measuring goals February 1994, says council these common policies in and objectives, chair John Van Doesburg. accreditation, certification •mediating disagreements and designation. between technical councils, "Considering the SafetyCodes •promoting council positions, Council was created last April, The building and fire disci and I'm encouraged by our plines have also established •appointing 60per cent of the progress,"says Van Doesburg. some discipline specific membership of each technical "We've come a long way, but policies in these areas. Letter council. we still have a long way to go." ballots also initiated some application fees at $100 and "The role of the coordinating Common positions on certifica general appeal fees for orders committee is crucial to the tion, accreditation, designation at$500. success of the council," says and some fee policies were
Page 2 & Notes from the Qiair "Together we will strivefor excellence"
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• Albertans is a priority. It's a • priority the Safety Codes
Council,in co-operation with *:•",! our partners, takes very seri ously. The Council will strive
forexcellence in creating a *H it'i more comprehensive system of public safety. i
>Blv ' ^H Spending the last few months ^_. ^|M taking part in the creation of tr"*^ | « the SafetyCodes Council has confirmed something I've always suspected. No matter • what kind of business you're in, no matter what you're trying to achieve, the most John Van Doesburg, Chair, Safety Codes Council important thing is always the " relationships between people. gained frompartnerships. too clear. But let's remember The SafetyCodes Council is There's a chance to share the unique opportunities about partnerships between common experiences. There's presented to us through par people and organizations, access to new ideas and oppor ticipation in the Safety Codes whether they're with industry, tunities. There is likely to be Council. It gives us the chance associations, unions, institu new energy and new creativity to learn and to grow and to tions or government. But what in solving problems. build new relationships, both does that mean? What does the personally and professionally. term "partnership" mean to That's really what the Safety you? Codes Council is all about: Solid relationships are formed f finding creativenew ways to through trust, commitment Ifyou're likemost people, you make Alberta a safer place for and belief in the achievement probably expectyour partners everyone. It's a big challenge, of common goals. I believe the to be honest, fair and to act but also a tremendous oppor Council will succeed because of with integrity.You hope they tunity for each of us. the strength and dedication of bring a certain amount of industry. What we are all goodwill to the relationship. As we continue to work to striving for is excellence in the gether over the next few field of safety, and that's really
" But when you think about it, months, the demands and the something to be proud about! there's so much more to be challenges of the task will be all John Van Doesburg Page 3 r "Grandfathering" What's under the Safety next? Codes Act
The introduction of the Safety must also take a short training There will be lots of Safety Codes Act raises questions for course on the Safety Codes Act. Codes Act and Council activity many people involved with over the next few months. The safety in Alberta. Some of the Applications, as well as infor following is a proposed activity most pressing questions have mation on courses, will be and implementation schedule: come from safety inspectors available from Alberta Labour, themselves. regional officesafter May 16, March - Building and Fire 1994. Watch for more details in disciplines placed There's been a natural interest coming editions of Partners. under the Safety i from inspectors on how the Codes Act. new system will affect them. April - Partners newsletter Most of the answers are pro mailout. vided by the policies on - Information booklets grandfathering adopted by the Grandfathering is the on designation, certifi Council. process of certifying cation,grandfathering people currently and accreditation Grandfathering is the process appointed to inspect available for all disci plines (contact the of certifying people currently under the various safety appointed to inspect under the Council office for various safety acts the Safety acts the Safety Codes copies). Codes Act replaces. Anyone Act replaces. - Begin accepting appointed to inspect under the applications for certifi Boiler and Pressure Vessel, cation, accreditation Electrical Protection, Elevator and designation. and Fixed Conveyance, Fire May - Start of province- Prevention, Gas Protection, wide workshops on Plumbing and Drainage or accreditation, designa Uniform Building Standards tion and certification. Act is eligible to be June - Electrical, Gas, grandfathered. Plumbing, Boilers, Amusement Rides, To be grandfathered, appli Elevators and Passen cants must produce a letter ger Ropeways are from their employer verifying placed under the Act. r their experience and recom mending the level of certifica tion they be given. Applicants Abefta Page 4 LABOUR & ydlbcsrra MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS OFFICE QF THF MINISTER Minister Responsible for: 425 Legislature Building Telephone 403/427-3744 Housing Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Fax 403/422-9550 Alberta Registry T5K 2B6 ACCESS Corporation Alberta Liquor Control Board fcEPJBJJ 11 K.*f Aft# 6,1994 Dear Mayors and Reeves/Stakeholders: Bill 31, the Municipal Government Act was introduced to the Legislative Assembly on May 2, 1994. I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the Bill, as well as a copy of the news release. As a limited number of copies of the Bill are available, we have provided one copy for your use and I would ask that you photocopy any additional copies you may need. Many of you have contributed to the development of this legislation through our extensive consultation process over the past six years. Thank you for your valuable input. I firmly believe this legislation will provide you with the autonomy and flexibility you have requested. It will enable you to respond to changing circumstances and unforeseen situations without seeking amendments to the legislation. We have consolidated and simplified a large volume of legislation so that the process of local government is in your hands. You will make the decisions for your community because you know its priorities. Provincial involvement will be reduced. fpr We are currently in the process of drafting regulations in support of the new legislation. Stakeholder groups will have the opportunity to review these regulations. Again, we will count on your input. As you become familiar with the legislation, you may have questions and Municipal Affairs staff are available to help. Information hotlines have been set up in the department to respond to your enquiries. For general enquiries on the new legislation, call Edmonton, 427-2225 or 427-2226. For enquiries specific to assessment, call Edmonton 427-8940 or 427-8211. pi , P Liberia •l MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS News release For immediate release Edmonton, May 2, 1994 1ipl "People are best served by the level of government closest to them. This government is committed to putting more decision-making in the hands of local authorities, because the local community knows its own priorities." Judy Gordon MLA, Lacombe-Stettler Introduction of Bill 31, Municipal Government Act • Defines the purpose of a municipality. • Provides amunicipaUty with the capacity, rights, powers and privUeges ofanatural person, except as limited by this or anyotherlegislation. • The process ofgoverning is deregulated. Municipalities will have authority to do what they need to do within aclearly defined framework ofpurpose, powers and jurisdiction. • The Alberta Assessment Appeal Board and Local Authorities Board are consolidated into a new Municipal Government Board. • The legislation consolidates 21 acts and their attendant regulations. Bill 31, the new Municipal Government Act, was introduced today to the Legislative Assembly by Judy Gordon, MLA for Lacombe-Stettler. "This Bill provides municipalities with more flexibility to respond to the changing conditions of today and the future," said Ms. Gordon. ip> "Unlike traditional legislation, the proposed legislation enables rather than restricts municipal governments, giving them more freedom," said Stephen C. West, Minister ofAlberta Municipal Affairs. "As a result, the future role ofthe department will be to facilitate, rather than to regulate." (over) & Bill 31, Municipal Government Act Backgrounder The last rewrite of municipal legislation in Alberta was completed in 1968. The legislation gave all local municipal governments the same powers, regardless of size or status. Municipalities currently operate under this same legislation with its numerous amendments The new act will continue to reflect this equality among municipalities. Consultation To rewrite the municipal government legislation, Alberta Municipal Affairs has consulted extensively, holding public meetings and receiving hundreds ofsubmissions. In 1991, the Municipal Statutes Review Committee issued its report. In 1992, the rewritten Municipal Government Act, based on the Committee's report, was introduced to the Legislative Assembly as Bill 51. The proposed new legislation has been redrafted following further consultation with municipalities and stakeholders. Consolidation of Legislation The proposed legislation will result in the repeal of the following acts: Agricultural Relief Advances Act Assessment Appeal Board Act p? Crown Property Municipal Grants Act Crowsnest Pass Municipal Unification Act pf Electric Powerand Pipeline Assessment Act Improvement Districts Act Local Authorities Board Act Local Tax Arrears Consolidation Act Municipal District of Cypress Incorporation Act Municipal District of Clearwater Incorporation Act >W\ Municipal District of Badlands Incorporation Act Municipal District of Bighorn Incorporation Act Municipal District of Brazeau Incorporation Act Municipal Government Act Municipal and Provincial Properties Valuation Act Municipal Tax Exemption Act Municipal Taxation Act Municipalities Assessment and Equalization Act New Towns Act Rural Districts Act Tax Recovery Act (over) (p\ • The appropriate limitations on natural person powers are included throughout the legislation. P •Acouncil may pass bylaws for the safety, health and welfare of persons and for 1 protecting people and property. •Acouncil may pass bylaws respecting activities or things in, on or near apublic place , or place that is opento the public. •A council may pass bylaws respecting nuisances and noise. - •Acouncil may pass bylaws respecting services provided by oron behalf ofthe I municipality and public utilities. • Municipalities will have authority to deal with emergencies, including environmental r spills and cost recovery for initial response. • The power to pass bylaws is stated in general terms to give broad authority to councils and to respect their right to govern the municipality in whatever way the council p considers appropriate within the jurisdiction given to them under this or any other { enactment. • These general terms enhance the ability ofcouncils to respond to present and future P issues in their municipalities. I •Acouncil cannot pass bylaws that are inconsistent with provincial law. • Specific bylaw making authority in any other act limits council's power to pass a bylaw p dealing with the same subject. Municipal Government Board ! The Alberta Assessment Appeal Board and Local Authorities Board are being consolidated into the new Municipal Government Board. [ • The Municipal Government Board will hear assessment appeals, and make recommendations on some disputes and requests forannexation. m • Administrative functions are eliminated ordelegated to municipalities and the [ Department of Municipal Affairs. • Non-municipal functions are delegated to appropriate government departments. p Example: Irrigation district appeals are delegated toAgriculture with mutual acceptance. • Board members willbe appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and called for p service as their expertise is needed. Pay will be based on a per diem. L • The change reflects government policy to streamline processes and eliminate duplication and overlap for increased efficiency and reduced cost. The administration r of these boards and the Alberta Planning Board has already been amalgamated. The I Planning Act review is considering merging the Planning Board with the Municipal Government Board. P • Municipalities are encouraged to resolve disputes through negotiation rather than relying on a process of board hearings andrecommendations. • The Minister ofMunicipal Affairs may set fees payable by parties, those who f intervene, or others who appear at hearings before the Board. • The Board may set rules ofprocedure for meetings and hearings. 6,1 Value Standard for Assessment In the proposed legislation, the assessment valuation standard is not legislated but will be established by regulation. • Regulations will provide flexibility for municipalities who are ready to move to market jfSX value assessment. For example, Calgary and Edmonton indicate they want to do so. • Farmland will be assessed at productive value. p Taxation of Mobile Homes Mobile homes are defined as an improvement to the land and are subject to property tax. • By treating mobile homes as property for property taxation, and by clarifying who is liable to pay the tax, the ability of a municipality to collect the tax will be improved. In a mobile home park, the owner ofthe mobile home is liable to pay the tax. A municipality may have a supplementary assessment for mobile units in mobile home parks only. iH Municipalities may require the taxpayer in a mobile home park to pay his property tax by installments. In mobile home parks, unpaid property taxes are a debt and may be recovered by civil means, by distress, or through the SeizuresAct. Outside mobile home parks, theowner of the land on which the mobile home is situated is liable to pay the tax. Tax recovery procedures will apply. Financial Administration The proposed legislation sets parameters on financial admimstration for municipalities and provides more freedom and flexibility for municipalities to act within those parameters. • Financial controls and the relationship to taxation and financial reporting are more clearly outlined. • Borrowing, capitalproperty and debt limitsare defined. • The operating and capital budget has to be approved before council can pass its property tax bylaw. •A municipality must balance its revenues and expenditures. If it fails to do so over a three-year period, it must make up the deficiency in the following year, unless the Minister approves a longer period. The previous Act did not require the municipality to make up the deficiency. • Control on the administration ofreserve funds isremoved. The control is in the budget disclosure andfinancial reporting. • Proposed legislation permits municipal investment infor-profit corporations with the iiiB Minister's approval, if the municipality will have less than controlling interest. • The Minister may add totypes ofinvestment for an individual municipality. • Municipal debt limits are set by the Minister, using a formula forcalculation. A PI municipality will require ministerial approval only to borrow beyond the set debt limits. \Jh Bill 18, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Bill 18 includes a "local public body" under the definition of"public body" in Section l(p)(vi). As a result, all sections that refer and apply to public bodies will also apply to local public bodies. In addition, there are a number ofsections that apply only to local authorities as follows: Section 1(d) - definition of educational body w& Section 1(g) - definition of health care body Section l(i) - definition of local government body Section l(j) - definition of local public body pf' Section 4(1)(e) - records to which the Act does not apply; refers to teaching materials or research information of employees of a post- secondary educational body. Section 4(l)(i) - records to which the Act does not apply; refers to a record of an elected official of a local public body that is not in the custody or control of the local public body. Section 22 - exception relating to localpublic bodyconfidences. Section 81(6) - duty of a local public body to publish a directory. Section 84 - protection from legal suit includes reference to "an elected official of a local public body". Section 87(l)(k) - authorizing the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations for Section 22 relating to public bodies. Section 88 power of a localpublicbody to make bylaws, etc. PH \j> fiRI MINUTES OF THE \ EDMONTON ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS &COUNTIES MEETING W APRIL 25, 1994 HIGHWAY MOTOR INN, EDMONTON, ALBERTA PRESENT: Frank Schoenberger - President, EAMD&C Gilbert Boddez - Secretary Treasurer, EAMD&C Other Attendance: Approximately 95 1. CALL TO ORDER President Frank Schoenberger called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. 1.1 REFRESHMENT Gilbert Boddez thanked the law firm of Brownlee Fryett for hosting the HOSTS - refreshments prior to the lunch. BROWNLEE FRYETT PI 1 1.2 M.D. OF Frank Schoenberger welcomed three Councillors from the M.D. of I WOODLANDS Woodlands as guests of our association. m INFORMATION i 1.3 p DIRECTOR ZONE 1 - Frank Schoenberger introduced the Directors from Zones 1 and 2 and ! VINCE FABBEN welcomed them to our zone meeting. DIRECTOR ZONE 2 - p LINDA WALTON 2. W ADDITIONS TO THE Dareld Cholak MOVED: 1 AGENDA That the Agenda be adopted as circulated. r , ADOPTION OF THE Victor Romaniuk MOVED: ip? MINUTES L The minutes of the meeting held January 31, 1994 be adopted as circulated. SI ! CARRIED ssi u>.4 fpl 4. BUSINESS ARISING Nil GUEST SPEAKER - fpi Tamara Hursin and Paul Smith gave a verbal and slide presentation on TAMARA HURSIN, Intensive Livestock Operations. They discussed the benefits ofobtaining ALTA.AGRIC. permits for intensive livestock operations and the process involved in RESOURCE developing a permit system. A copy of their presentation was handed out to PLANN.BRANCH everyone who attended the meeting. A draft application form was also provided for discussion and inputs relative to the code ofpractice for proper handling of animal manure. A number of questions were asked by the members and answered by Tamara m & Paul. INFORMATION ALBERTA John McGowan, Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs attended the MUNICIPAL meeting and gave an update on the Departments 3 year plan. He advised of AFFAIRS the reduction of budget and staff. Other areas discussed: -Municipal Assistance Grant-reduction -Grant in lieu of taxes -Department moving towards being a regulatory department instead of service orientated -Amalgemation of Municipalities -Incorporation of ID's into MD's -Legislation streamlining - New MGA replaces 21 present Acts -Planning Act - request for comments -Bill 19 - reverting from a County to an M.D. by requesting the Ministers approval. -Assessment - 100% market value pi -General assessment every 2 years -Tax recovery now under MGA and will be the responsibility of the up Municipality - Contaminated sites can be referred back to the company and the M.D. not responsible. -Assessment services being eliminated -Tax Reform Commission - Department reviewing and will make recommendations -Salary Disclosure - the new MGA will require the disclosure of the CAO & ipi administrative staff salaries in the 1994 financial statement to the DMA. -Access to info-legislation could also have these salaries made public in local papers. !p&l t£ -3- iBI A number of questions were asked and answered by John McGowan. INFORMATION REPORTS 7.1 Bruce Willerton presented his report and made comments on the following: (SI ZONE 3 DIRECTOR AAMD&C - BRUCE -MGA WILLERTON -Planning Act -Taxation of oil and gas wells -Taxation of Railway Right of Way -Special Places 2000 initiatives -Waste reduction workshops Bruce was available for questions, A copy of the report is attached to the original copy of these minutes. INFORMATION 5^ 7.2 EXECUTIVE Larry Goodhope reported on the following: DIRECTOR AAMD&C - LARRY -AAMD&C Spring Convention summary GOODHOPE -Rural Routes magazine - Larry requested comments on the magazine and also any suggestions on articles that could be included -MGA - AAMD&C offering seminars -Seminars on "Workforce Adjustments" and "Managing Change" may be available depending on comments received. -Confidential Salary Surveys - being carried out -Wrongful dismissal - procedures to follow Larry Goodhope was available for questions, A copy of the report is attached to the original copy of these minutes. (SI INFORMATION 7.3 VICE-PRESIDENT Al Bishop extended regrets from President Roelof Heinen. Al also AAMD&C - AL commented on a number of topics. BISHOP -School Act - proposed ammendments and changes. AAMD&C is organizing a meeting April 27, 1994 with Minister West and Jonson to discuss the future of Counties. 3B) > -4 -Tax Reform Commission recommendation -AAMD&C are requesting comments from all Municipalities regarding the proposed phasing out of M & E. Al Bishop answered questions from the floor. A copy of Al's report is attached to the original copy of these minutes. INFORMATION OTHER BUSINESS 8.1 ANNUAL REPORTS Gilbert J. Boddez presented a copy of the 1993/94 financial statement. A copy of the 1994/95 proposed budget was also presented along with a statistic sheet outlining the history of membership fees, attendances and meal rates. Frank Florkewich MOVED: That the Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 1994 be approved as presented. CARRIED John Leonty MOVED: That the Proposed Budget for 1994/95 be approved as presented. CARRIED 8.2 RESOLUTIONS George Visser MOVED: jpi That a letter be sent to the Premier supporting changes to the Young Offenders Act and also advise the E.A.M.D.& C. supports the intent of the petition presently being circulated. CARRIED 8.3 CORREPONDENCE Nil 8.4 VIDEO A twenty minute video was presented relative to a W5 documentary on PRESENTATION - Environmental permits being required for contaminated soils. It showed a "DIRT POLICE" number of sites the Department of Environment ordered cleaned because of p?\ petroleum spills in an Urban Municipality. The contaminated material was pi (,1 -5- hauled and spread in an adjacent rural jurisdiction. There were suggestions in the film that some of the permits should not have been required or issued. The clean ups costs were very time consuming, costly and unnecessary. INFORMATION 8.5 s> NEXT MEETING The meeting will commence at 10:45 a.m. with a hospitality hour followed by JULY 25, 1994 lunch at 11:45 a.m. and then our business session. 9.0 ADJOURNMENT Cal Putnam MOVED: The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ip pi s P)^ ni'.-r * 7 1J L / LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Si'U ALBERTA ALICE HANSON, M.L.A. EDMONTON HIGHLANDS-BEVERLY May 5, 1994 Dear Friend: As the Liberal Family and Social Services Critics, itis incumbent upon us to make sure your needs and thoughts are clearly represented in the Alberta Legislature. We are writing to ^ offer our assistance inhelping you bring issues of concern, suggestions or comments before the Alberta government. If there are areas that you feel need to be addressed, please feel free to send them either by fax, phone or mail. We also appreciate the anxiety created by the policies of the Klein government and we will respect any wish to remain anonymous. Thanks for your time, we look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, fijUlL -fjAM*- nn Alice Hanson LEGISLATURE OFFICE: CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: ROOM 204. LEGISLATURE ANNEX 5811 - 118 AVENUE 9718-107 STREET EDMONTON. ALBERTA EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5K 1E4 T5W 1E5 TELEPHONE: (403) 427-2292 TELEPHONE: (403) 477-1233 FAX: (403) 427-3697 FAX: (403) 479-4288 Cssq) Imperial Oil icf\ IMPERIAL OIL RESOURCES LIMITED Wl Production Operations P.O. Bag 7348 Bus: 894-7300 Cynthia Drayton Valley, Alberta Fax: 894-7372 fi®) TOE OMO S 1994 05 16 !: j Mr. Steve Murray $P Public Safety Officer 5409 Industrial Road Drayton Valley, Alberta TOE OMO Dear Steve, Thank you for your participation in our Emergency Exercise #621, held on April 27, 1994. You played a key role in providing clarification, as well as some excellent learnings on the roles and responsibilities that law enforcement personnel would play in the event ofsuch an emergency. We look forward to our continued relationship with you and your associates to ensure a safe community. Thanks once again, is M. E. (MeiTBENSON Cynthia Area Manager LE cc: S/Sgt. Doug Bangle, RCMP Layne Johnson, Municipal Manager, MD of Brazeau #77 A0 pi DFZAYTOISI VAILILJEir ASSOCIATICM JF*O.R COMMUMI TY LJVINGf Box 6007, 5225 - 55A Street, ffiBl Drayton Valley, Alberta TOE OMO Phone 542-3113 Fax 542-3115 NATI Oiv/AJL, ACCESS AWARE1STESS WEEK MAY 3 0TM TO JUNE 5TM 3.SS 4 THE CHALLENGE: TAKE THE ENCLOSED CHECKLISTS AND SEE HOW OUR COMMUNITY "MEASURES UP." REMEMBER ACCESS MEANS MORE THAN PHYSICAL ACCESS TO m BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES - IT MEANS THAT EVERYONE WITH DISABILITIES HAS THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS ALL THE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. USE THE ENCLOSED CHECKLIST ANNUALLY TO SEE HOW WE HAVE PROGRESSED IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OF OUR CITIZENS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OR ON THE WORK OF OUR ASSOCIATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDERSIGNED AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. WE WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ADDRESS YOUR GROUP IN PERSON IF YOU WISH. Z*ET ' S MAKE ACCESS I JB I JL. I TY A REAZal TY EOR AJL.JL, CITIZENS BRUCE NICHOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR $^ 1\ 1-; ... <7: PJ FUTURE FOCUS -=T U Update on the Proposed Alberta Tourism Corporation wn May 4, 1994 p> Progress Report •pj The Alberta Tourism Corporation (ATC) Committee met in Calgary on April 28, to hear reports from the subcommittees who looked at three specific issue areas raised by industry: Corporate Structure, Funding and Tourism Destination Regions. The Corporate Structure Subcommittee's tasks were: • To specify the composition of the ATC Board. • To specify the criteria and approach to be taken by the Nominating Committee. • To determine and recommend the principles of tenure to be adopted for Board members. • To clarify the shareholder concept. The Tourism Destination Region Subcommittee worked on: •A more detailed structure for the selection of the Tourism Destination Regions (TDRs). !S> • Elements of a draft of the contract between the TDR and ATC system. • The issue of memberships in TDRs. • The period of transition to the TDR and the ATC system. 'pi The Funding Subcommittee was charged with recommending the funding scenario for the Tourism Destination Region system which would: Provide sufficient funds to market Alberta. Achieve equity between regions based on rationale which is defensible and based on Tourism performance. Provide sufficient operating funds for each region to permit them to function W& over time. Respect the system-wide target ratios for funding; 75% of funds getting out to the marketplace. pi Respect the hierarchy of marketing which must be in place if Alberta is to compete on the international stage. Access and recommend any boundary changes in the response to the input of the industry. \v Si The Alberta Tourism Corporation Committee has resolved the outstanding issues and is preparing a final report. The report will be circulated shortly. Members of the iP Committee will continue to meet with industry on an on-going basis. New Alberta Tourism Corporation Committee Members • Peter Crerar representing Alberta Economic Development and Tourism jpjj • Keith Bryant representing the Alberta Hotel Association • George Andrew representing Jasper Tourism and Commerce A Communications Task Force has been formed to develop a Communications Strategy for the Alberta Tourism Corporation. Members of the Task Force are: Bob Gray, Edmonton Northlands Richard Hudson, Calgary Convention & Visitors Bureau Gordon Peters, Motel Magic, Lethbridge Jerry Beach, Village of Rycroft Russ Tynan, TIAALTA Where we're going Actions for the Proposal for an Alberta Tourism Corporation now, include: Positioning to Government Developing a Communications Strategy Legal and procedural review Transitional planning process Who to contact If you have questions about the proposal for an Alberta Tourism Corporation, please call: Linda Poetz, Executive Director or Russ Tynan, VP Government Relations, at the TIAALTA office in Calgary (403) 266-7450. ALBERTA ASSOCIATION 13 /Lr» of MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS & COUNTIES I 4504-101 STREET . EDMONTON, ALBERTA T6E 5G9 • TELEPHONE 436-9375 • FAX 437-5993 LARRY GOODHOPE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - EXECUTIVE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS • April 28-29, 1994 • Alberta Water Resources Commission - John Lilly of the Water Resources Commission met with the Board to review the revised Wetland Management Policy and to discuss implementation of the policy once it has received government approval. This policy, which was drafted following input received from a number of public hearings held across the province, as well as input from key stakeholders, deals with the management of sloughs, marshes and peatlands on all lands aside from those under federal jurisdiction or under native control. Alberta Environment will be responsible for implementing the policy; however, they are hoping that municipalities will also get involved through their planning activities. Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) - Vice r President Al Bishop was selected to serve as the AAMD&C representative on the AMHSA Board of Directors. Workshops on Managing Change and Termination - Based on a survey conducted of our membership, the AAMD&C has agreed to cosponsor, with ARMAA, a one day seminar on managing change and termination issues. Further information will be circulated to • all municipal districts and counties once the details have been finalized. * Natural Resources. Conservation Board - Charlie Weir, Ken Smith and Joyce Ingram of the NRCB met with the Board to discuss the issue of intervenor funding, as well as the overlap in the approval process between NRCB decisions and local development decisions. On the issue of limiting intervenor funding, which was raised in a resolution at fall convention, the AAMD&C suggested formal limits be placed on the amount of funding available (eg. an hourly rate, or a set percentage of actual costs up to a maximum P level) and that greater emphasis be placed on volunteerism. A letter outlining the comments made during this meeting will be forwarded to the NRCB. I \* ALBERTA ASSOCIATION of MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS & COUNTIES 4504 - 101 STREET • EDMONTON. ALBERTA T6E 5G9 TELEPHONE 436-9375 FAX 437-5993 LARRY GOODHOPE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR " MUNICIPAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS PREPARED BY THE A.A.M.D.& C. • May 4, 1994 30.03.94 requisition municipalities for * The Town of Granura is 'capital costs'. Speaking in the I investigating a number of Legislative Assembly on April 12, alternative means of dealing with Mr. Lund stated the following: provincial grant cuts and erosion of ...the regional authority does the Town's tax base, including the have the ability to requisition possibility of disincorporating and .... The Act says it is for capital costs. That is similar seeking hamlet status within the to what is in the health Act Municipal District of Willow today. It relates to things Creek. Town Council has also asked like paving the parking lot for Alberta Municipal Affairs to study the facility, or it may be the merits of Granum becoming a putting the water and sewer village. With a population of 371, into a facility, or it could be Granum is the third smallest town in • for the purchase of land for a Alberta. facility. It's not for operating, and it's not for the 07.04.94 construction of the actual - The County of Strathcona has buildings ... I want to ge adopted a number of measures aimed that on the record." at reducing the county's payroll costs by $1.1 million. The package, 24.04.94 which will affect the County's 440 * The County of Parkland has I non-union employees, includes reached an agreement with a local voluntary early retirement mobile home park to establish a fire incentives, a reduction in employer hall within the park. Parkland contributions toward employee Village Communities Inc. has agreed benefit premiums, and a wage freeze to provide a long term lease on land for all municipal staff effective in within the park, pay 1/3 of the 1995. The measures are a result of costs of construction of a new 50 by a salary and benefits analysis 80 foot building, and provide water carried out by the County and sewer service to the building. administration. The new firehall will house the r County's pumper, tanker and other 12.04.94 equipment which is currently located * Ty Lund, M.L.A. for Rocky • within the Spruce Grove fire Mountain House, has attempted to department building. The County ease municipal concerns regarding a expects to save at least $20,000 clause in Bill 20, the Regional annually as a result of the new Health Authorities Act, which will agreement. I allow the new regional authorities to jflS| ALBERTA ASSOCIATION 1* of MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS & COUNTIES .4504-101 STREET • EDMONTON, ALBERTA T6E5G9 TELEPHONE 436-9375 FAX 437-5993 LARRY GOODHOPE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'B 'njlIcL'2,rpnn_j7f MUNICIPAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS PREPARED BY THE A.A.M.D.& C May 11, 1994 15.04.94 year. Later that afternoon, * Canada's Agri-Food Education Minister Halvar Jonson r Competitiveness Council has announced in the Legislative released the results of their Tax Assembly that "we will be capping and Social Programs Study, the increase for any particular indicating that Canadian social jurisdiction in this province at 5 programs do not place Canada at a per cent..." competitive disadvantage. The study found that total costs for social programs are three to five times more costly to an employer in the NOTICES: tfjwS United States than for Canadian employers. More information on this * The Intergovernmental study may be obtained by contacting Coaaittee on Urban and Regional the Agri-Food Competitiveness Research (ICURR) has issued a Council at (519) 837-5849. Discussion Paper on The Land Use Implications of Alternative 06.05.94 Municipal Financial Tools. The * The Alberta Infrastructure Discussion Paper examines user fees, Nanageaent Coaaittee has announced property taxes and development approval of the first 75 projects to charges, as well as two potential be funded under the Canada/Alberta revenue sources, site value taxes Infrastructure Works Agreement. The and land value capture taxes. The 75 projects will inject a combined Discussion Paper is available for $57.6 million directly into Alberta, $12.50 plus GST through ICURR at 150 and will generate almost 1000 new Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 301, jobs. Among those projects approved Toronto, M4P IE8 (Phone: in this initial group are 19 416-973-1326). projects in the M.D. of Rocky View with a total cost of $4.3 million, * The Social Investment and 4 projects within the County of Organization is offering Strathcona with an estimated cost of Mobilizing Local Capital: A CEP just less than $3 million. Investment Manual. focusing on financing strategies in support of 09.05.94 community economic development. * AAMD&C representatives met Copies are available for $19.99 each, from the Social Investment with officials from Alberta Education and the AUMA to discuss Organization, 366 Adelaide Street East, Suite 447, Toronto, MSA 3X9 PI concerns regarding increases to education requisitions for the coming (Phone: 416-360-6047). (SI "/\[fi CORRECTION' IJW In the April edition of "AAMD&C Executive Meeting Highlights" distributed to all M.D.'s and counties, it was erroneously reported that TransAlta Utilities will be reducing its budget by $30,000 in 1995. In fact, TransAlta1s budget will be reduced by $30 million in 1995. We jH apologize for any inconvenience which may have been caused by this error. FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER: (jp M.D. of Sturgeon No. 90 1984 1008 Rotary John Deere Mower ,p«j (10 ft.) s/n C1008003261 1981 Model MS66R Motrira Side Mounted Mower s/n 182100 1990 Kello-Bilt Subsoiler Model 530 with transport wheels s/n 5000KB53010175-90 Items for sale may be viewed at the M.D. of Sturgeon office during regular business hours. Closing date June 3, 1994. Tenders must be accompanied with a certified cheque payable to the Municipal District of Sturgeon No. 90. For further information contact David Sidlick, Agricultural Fieldman, at 939-4321, or 460-8903. CHALLENGE AND CHANGE: i1 Rural Communities Preparing For The 21st Century AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE June 14 - 17, 1994 St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada Rural communities confront major changes affecting the economy, quality of life, and the environment. Community leaders, professionals involved with community development, business leaders, and governments at all levelsface difficult questions: • How can rural communities begin to show the leadership needed to deal with these changes? • What strategies are being used successfully to revitalize communities? • How can the natural environment be managed and developed as a cornerstone for community revival? • What technologies can be harnessed to assist rural communities to become part of the "New Economy?" 77//.v conference is designed to bring together international community leaders, planners, economic and community development officers, business leaders, andotherpolicy makersfrom suchlocations as Canada, the United States* the United Kingdom, and Australiato discuss issues and concernsand to learn about Innovative solutions. A special feature ofthis conference will be sessions on native communities. If you are straggling to deal with complex and difficult rural community development problems, PLAN TO ATTEND. This is your opportunity to: • participate • learn from others • share your concerns • seek answers The setting for the conference is The Algonquin, a full service resort, beautifully situated in south-western New Brunswick, in the historic town ofSt. Andrews By -The-Sea. This breathtaking location and the relaxing maritimeatmosphere make it ideal for business and visitors alike. Information on the conference can be obtained by contacting: Gwen. Lister Conference Coordinator Rural and Small Town Programme Mount Allison University Sackville, N.B. EOA 3C0 Canada Fax: (506) 364-2601 RURAL& SMALLTOWN Tel: (506) 364-2391 PROGRAMME -% Human Resources Developpement des l+l Development Canada ressources humaines Canada Community Development Notes March/April, 1994 Vol. 4, no. 3 NOTES FROM THE EDITORS J-iri-i?- In our September 1993 edition of CD Notes, we 2. sustainable rural development; provided you with details concerning Rural 3. partnerships for rural renewal; Exchange 1993. We are now pleased to outline the 4. building a rural information network. plans for Rural Exchange 1994. At this time, the events at which the workshops will This year, for Rural Exchange 1994, the be presented may include: Interdepartmental Committee and its partners will create "portable" packages which will fit into the 1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Annual agendas of currently planned events across Canada. Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, early June. In order to encourage the participation of rural 2. Challenge & Change: Rural Communities residents, Rural Exchange 1994 will provide Preparing for the 21st Century, St. Andrews-by- opportunities for hundreds of residents to join in the the-Sea, New Brunswick, June 14-17. 3. Prairie Forum, Brandon, Manitoba, dialogue. September 21-23 Specifically, rural residents will be invited to 4. Agricultural and Rural Restructuring Group Conference, Grande Prairie, Alberta, examine: October 12-14 a how to integrate an environmental perspective into rural economic development, and; These workshops and the locations selected will a how all levels of governmental and community provide unique opportunities for rural residents to contribute to the discussion and action around rural infrastructure can work more effectively for rural development issues. We feel the innovative Canadians. approach being taken by the Interdepartmental The result should be 4 autonomous workshops at Committee is one worthy of continuing support. each event in the following subject areas: 1. linkages between the agriculture/agri-food industry and its adjacent rural communities; (L=£Carol Evoy Address: Human Resources Development To order copies of items noted herein or Phase IV, 5th Floor to make address changes, call (819) 953-3405. 140 Promenade du Portage Hull, Quebec K1A 0J9 Technical Production: Danielle S. Lepage Research: Carol L. Patterson LM-156-03-94 PRINTED IN CANADA Canada ® fp UPCOMING CONFERENCES -n e2 Challenge and Change: Rural Communities on the Status of Women and Human Resources Preparing for the 21st Century, Algonquin Hotel, Development Canada. For more information on the St. Andrews-bv-the-Sea. New Brunswick. June 14-17. 1994 project, or to learn specific details of the conference, please telephone Lome Melanson-Jones at (902) 667- This special bilingual event will bring together community 1346. leaders, planners, economic and community development officers and other policy makers. Subject areas of particular Creatingcreating Wealthwealtn through a interest will be: Rural Small Businesses, Tourism, Sustainable Quality Revolution in Rural Alberta Development and the Environment, Rural Housing, Rural Planning and Land Use, Rural Self-Help, and the Uses of Phase 1: Awareness Building and Action Planning Technology, Strategic Planning,and Environmental Assessment Conference for Rural Albertan Communities - as Rural Development Decision Tools. Submit proposals for March 24 to 27, 1994, at the Banff Centre, Banff, conference presentations, workshops or seminars to: Alberta Floyd Dykeman Thisthree-day kick-offconference/workshop willbean Director awareness buildingand action planningweekend, to be Rural and Small Town attended by representatives of rural Alberta. Experts Research and Studies Programme from Arkansas will be invited to explain some of the Mount Allison University processes, projects and successes that have helped to Sackville, New Brunswick revitalize the Arkansas rural economy over the past EOA 3C0 five years, using a process called Total Quality Tel: (506) 364-2391 Management. Participants will have a chance to Fax: (506) 364-2601 discuss the ideas through workshops and panel discussions. Women in the Economy This event will be followed up by Phase 2: Training An innovative project begun in Cumberland County, Nova Local Trainers; Phase 3: Implementing Total Quality Scotia, is charting new directions in community economic Management in Rural Organizations; and Phase 4: development (CED). Sustaining and Maximizing the Benefits of the Total iPI Quality Management movement. There is a growing awareness that traditional economic theory does not take account of all factors involved in measuring For more information please contact Jim Oliver at the wealth. This newer direction in economics tries to include BanffCentre for Management at (403) 726-6123 or fax elements such as unpaid work, the health of the environment, (403) 762-6422. and social and cultural components. In Cumberland County, it has been noted that the two approaches to CED; that is, an industrial basedstrategy, and a i small business strategy, areprimarilyfounded on the assumption [ that market processes create the basis of community. Their focus is on people in relation to work. The Women in the Economy project identifies people in the community as the third dimension of CED, and operates on the principle that this third dimensionneeds to be the first priority. The guiding principles arethat participation in decision-making needs to be broadened, that people need knowledge for action, and that cooperation and simplification are essential. Activities to date have included a training program for women, in the course of which several women gained knowledge and skills as they worked together to complete detailed community economic assessments in a number ofcommunities. A report on the work has been published. Because of the interest in the project, there is an international conference plannedin the near future. Although a final datehas not been set, it will likely take place this summer in Nova Scotia. Leading up to the conference, a series of workshops is being held at various locations in the Maritimes. Project activities have involved collaboration between a number of partners, including several Cumberland County community groups,DalhousieUniversity, the Nova Scotia Advisory Council !S> phr~^ CONFERENCE REPORTS j»ge3 pi Prairie Forum 1993: Capturing Our Destiny Decision Making and Agriculture: The Role of Ethics Prairie Forum 1993 took place in Brandon, Manitoba, September 23-26, 1993. This year's Agriculture is undergoing greatchangewithregardto Forum was a cross-cultural event which emphasized global trade, biotechnology and animal welfare. the role for partnershipsin communitydevelopment. Farmers are increasingly being held accountable for The theme was "Capture Our Destiny". the practices they adopt by a consumer ready to endorse them with their food dollar. Decisions are The WESTARC Group and the Dakota Ojibway being made by fanners in an increasingly complex Community Futures(as representative of Community political and economic climate where their range of Futures Manitoba) acted as co-hosts. This led to the options are limited. participation of many Aboriginal groups and individuals as speakers, workshop leaders,panellists, To addressthe ethical questions faced by farmers and pi and workshop participants. They also hosted a Pow consumers amidst this period of change, an Wow demonstration andbanquet where an overflow international conference "Decision Making and crowd enjoyed native dancing, dramming, some Agriculture: The Role of Ethics was held brave participation ofnon-natives inthe dancing, and January 20-22, 1994, at the Nova Scotia Agricultural pi a banquet ofrabbit stewand roast buffalo. College (NSAC). The conference was sponsored by NSAC and the Dalhousie University Philosophy Forum 1993 was a well attended event with much Department, with financial support from the Social active participation in all the workshops. Several Sciences and humanities Research Council of Canada sessions on Home-Based Business were particularly (SSHRC) and the Canada-Nova Scotia Agri-Food popular, as residents of rural communities are Development Agreement. increasingly considering thisoption. Thebasictheme of "survival as a rural society" was well The key note speaker was Dr. Paul Thompson, demonstrated by the commitment of the participants Director of the Centre for Biotechnology Policy and who appear ready to reach out and "Capture Their Ethics, Texas, A&M University. Using John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" as an Destiny". analogy, he set the tone for the conference by Forum proceedings willbe available shortly. outlining several philosophical contexts, especially the agrarian world view (family, community, loyalty) in Development Strategies for Rural Canada: which an agricultural ethic might be placed. Evaluating Partnerships. Jobs and Communities Bill Heffeman, Professor of Rural Sociology at the The Agricultural and Rural Restructuring Group University of Missouri stressed, however, that the (ARRG) held its fifth annual national conference in agrarian ethic was being lost in the shadow of the Wolfville, Nova Scotia, October 13-16, 1993. The global food trade inwhich transnational corporations conference attracted local rural development (TNCs) have the power to produce food in those SI practitioners, small business owners, representatives areas with thecheapest production costs. Theshift of of federal, provincial and local governments and livestock production todeveloping countries, claimed academics. Through a mix of presentations, Heffeman, is having a disastrous effect on the roundtable discussions and workshops, participants infrastructureofrural communities in North America. discussed topics such as lessons from past rural development and jobcreation strategies, establishing York University philosopher, Mora Campbell, noted and maintaining partnerships and new strategies for the difficulty m defining agricultural ethics when local problem solving. Field trips tolocal businesses many people see agriculture as a thing of the past. provided practical examples of successful rural However, Charles Blatz, Professor of Philosophy, partnerships andjob creation strategies. University of Toledo, suggested that an agricultural ethic can be useful as long as it empowers as many Thisconference provided the opportunity to discuss people in the industry as possible, especially smaller the unique rural development problems ofthe Atlantic farmers who see farming as a way of life as well as provinces. It also brought to light the importance of a business. I the Community Futures program in assisting rural communities with socio-economic development. pi The conference was another successful effort for ARRG and plans are already underway for the 1994 conference. PJ Conference proceedings willbe available shortly. pi CONFERENCE REPORTS J£g*1!e4 Women Entrepreneurs: home-based business and how to make it grow. Building for the Future The success of this conference indicates the strong An international and European Conference organized and still growing interest in entrepreneurship and by the LEED programme of the OECD. home-based business as the place to start. This appears to be particularly true for small towns and This conference, held in Paris, November 25 and 26, rural areas. 1993, brought together some 200 delegates from North America and Europe to look at various aspects The proceedings of the Conference will be published of women's participation in entrepreneurship. and should be available by mid-April. For copies you may contact: Panel discusions and workshops centred on such U-LEARN SI themes as access to capital, entrepreneurship profiles, quality of life, and entrepreneurship in a local Extension Division, Kirk Hall development context. University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Many of the issues seen as barriers to the S7N 0W0 participation of women in Canada (for example Tel: (306) 966-5565 negative perceptions, family responsibilities, access to capital) are also barriers m Europe and elsewhere. The Spirit of Enterprise in Action: A Review The provision of adequate child care, in particular, of Five Canadian Self-Employment Programs was cited as very important to women entrepreneurs. Published by Self-Employment Development The view from Eastern Europe was most interesting. Initiatives (SEDI). In the move to market economies, a disproportionate W] number of jobs lost has been to women. On the This study, undertaken by SEDI with support from positiveside, these women tend to be well educated, the Levi Strauss Corporation, looks in detail at five with administrative skills that are valuable for self-employment projects operating in different parts entrepreneurial activity. Organizations in these of the country. countries, often assisted by Western agencies, have PI managed to put relatively small amounts of resources Selected sites were chosen for their diversity of to good effect by assisting would-be women experience (geographical, client base, urban/rural) entrepreneurs, for the benefit of the women and of and approach. The sites were also chosen based on the economy in general. the capacity to provide client impact data over a two orthree year period. The main research method used By the close of the conference, a preliminary was an intensive case study of each site. organizational structure had been put in place for an international network ofwomen entrepreneurs, called The review illustrates that a variety ofapproaches can the Florence Network. be successful, and that flexibility, and the ability to tailor training to the needs of the client group, are For more information, please contact Carol Evoy at key. (819) 953-7565. The study draws a number of conclusions, including Saskatchewan Home-Based Business Conference the fact that while self-employment is a real option for many Canadians, it is not a panacea, nor an The Saskatchewan Home-Based Business Conference appropriate career choice for everyone. Given the took place January 20-21, 1994, in Saskatoon. rightsupport, self-employment can be a route to self- Initiated by the Saskatchewan Home-Based Business sufficiency. Mention was made of the access to Association and Extension Division of the University capital issue. The community-development approach of Saskatchewan, and assisted by a very active of many delivery agentswas affirmed as appropriate. planning committee, the Conference was a success The study also discusses the need for good data col even beyond their expectations. There were lectionand guidelinesaround training methodologies. approximately 320 registrants, capacity for the facility, and about 60 people had to be turned away. This study is available for $15.00 per copy from Self-Employment Development Initiatives, H The Conference was an educational and networking 130 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario, event and included a trade show with home-based M5V2L4. Telephone (416) 594-2351 or facsimile businesses displaying their wares around the (416) 994-0552. conference rooms. The keynote speakers, Barbara Mowat, President of Impact Communications in Abbotsford, B.C., and Marcia Stuckey, Executive Director of the Nebraska Home-Based Business Association, made interesting and informative presentations and led well-attended workshops. 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To order "Mobilizing Capital: A Community For further information and to order your copy, Investment Manual" send a cheque for $19.99 to The please contact: Social Investment Organization, 366 Adelaide Street Giles Beland East, Suite 447, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3X9 or (506) 364-2399 telephone(416) 360-6047. University of Guelph Outlook for Regional Development Policy: The Case of Atlantic Canada. Two of the lead directors of the Community Futures Training Project are offering two courses this Tim O'Neill, former President of the Atlantic summer at the University of Guelph. Harry Provinces Economic Council and now Deputy Chief Cummings and David Douglas arethe instructors for: Economist, Bank of Montreal, addressed the Ottawa SI Economics Association on the Outlook for Regional 1. Strategic Planning for Community Economic Development Policy: The Case of Atlantic Canada. Development: Basic Concepts - May 9-13, Among other economic problems, henoted thesevere stress that fishing communities are experiencing. 1994 Mr. O'Neill suggested as much as 1/3 of 2. Working Together for Project Development in Newfoundland's labour force may have to "adjust". Your Community - June 6 - 10, 1994 Significant outmigration is likely to be part of the For more information and a course brochure, please adjustment process raising the issue of sustainable calltheOffice of Continuing Education, University of population bases in smaller provinces. More Guelph at (519) 767-5000 or FAX your request to generally, he distinguished two concepts of (519)767-1114. dependence, one relating to the simple counting of dollars, the other to behavioural response. Mobilizing Capital: A Community Investment Manual Mr. O'Neill commented on four issues relating to regional development policy: human resource Robert Walker development, infrastructure, community economic Emerging from the ongoing work of the Social development and export promotion. Human Investment Organization and Self-Employment resources development is not strictly a regional Development Initiatives, "Mobilizing Local Capital: development policy as the benefits from education A CED Investment Manual" aims to help groups and training typically do not accrue only to the region acrossCanadaestablishfinancing strategiestosupport providing the training. In other words, are we PI community economic development (CED) initiatives - focused ona place-specific policy ora person-specific initiatives which are grounded in community-wide policy? Infrastructure development was important efforts to pool resources for the purpose of solving when lagging regions had lagging infrastructure. local economic problems. Infrastructure development is nowprimarily relevant to the extent that infrastructure is out-dated. Formal CED financing is necessary because of thereluctance community economic development policy appears to ofconventional financial institutions to provide loans be a case of provincial governments making a virtue to CED initiatives. Echoing the concerns of small ofnecessity. Whatever may beits potential, CED's business, CED proponents claim that banks, trusts, impact is likely to be limited especially in rural, andcreditunions, in general, are primarily concerned single-industry based communities. From one with maintaining profit margins in order to ensure perspective, this is a very "conservative" policy of returns to their shareholders. The high administrative r FEATURES page 6 downloading responsibilities to local communities. in your community. They are designed to build on Regional policy in Canada has moved away from local initiativeand reinforce local self-reliance so that import substitution to some attention to exexport communities and regions are better able to respond to development. In the final analysis, most of these their own needs and priorities. initiatives are recycled and repackaged ideas, With the possible exception of infrastructure, these If you are interested in learning more, please contact strategies also have no specific regional focus. any of the Municipal Affairs offices listed below and ask for a "Handbook" on the program or programs Rural Research Centre that interest you. These handbooks provide more detailed information, you wish to sponsor either a Dr. Les Haley, Principal of the Nova Scotia Community Loan Fund or a Community Investment Agricultural College, Truro, N.S., is pleased to Share Corporation. announce the establishment of the Rural Research Centre (RRC). The Centre provides a focus for Cambridge 519-622-1500 scholarly rural research in the Humanities and Social Toll Free #: 1-800-265-3574 Sciences and actively encourages and facilitates rural research. TheNSAC is pleased to takea leading role Ottawa 613-239-1296 in this development and is committed to ensuring the Toll Free #: 1-800-267-0460 success of the RRC. Toronto 416-250-1251 The Director of RRC is Dr. Kenneth B. Beesley, Toll Free #: 1-800-668-0230 Associate Professor, Department of Humanities. Dr. Beesley received his Ph.D. in Geography from Sudbury 705-560-0120 the University of Waterloo. His research interests Toll Free #: 1-800-461-1193 focus on the social geography of the rural-urban fringe including the quality of life, community Kingston 613-545-4310 satisfaction, and community perceptions. His current Toll Free #: 1-800-267-9438 research elaborates on these themes in the context of farm and non-farm residents in metropolitan and non- Thunder Bay 807-475-1651 s metropolitan regions, supported by an SSHRC Toll Free #: 1-800-465-5027 research program grant (1993-1996). Other research activities include detailed work on rural retirement London 519-673-1611 communities, research on agricultural land use in Toll Free #: 1-800-265-4736 Nova Scotia, and links between sustainable development concepts and rural-urban fringe issues. Central North American A founding member of the Rural and Urban-Fringe Trade Corridor Association Study Group in the Canadian Association of Geographers, he has edited several volumes ofrural- The Central North American Trade Corridor urban fringe research. Association (CNATCA) was formed in January, 1993, with growing interest in the three countries Pam Macintosh, a Researcher associated with the involved. The purpose is to promote trade and Department of Humanities, NSAC, assists regional growth by fostering co-operative efforts in Dr. Beesley in this initiative. She has a Masters Canada, the United States and Mexico around a degree in Planning from the Technical University of "trade corridor" stretching from Western Canada, Nova Scotia, with a specialization in community- South through several states and down into Mexico. based rural planning, plus a background in Sociology. She has collaborated on several papers with The Association expects to provide a centre of Dr. Beesley on rural community themes. resources for technical assistance, professional services, information sharing and assistance in all For further informationplease contact Pam Macintosh aspects of developing a trade corridor. or Dr. K.B. Beesley, Department of Humanities, NSAC, P.O. Box 550, Truro, N.S. B2N 5E3. The Association's goal is to encourage measures Telephone (902) 893-6593 or Fax: (902) 897-9399. needed for the efficient flow of goods, services, and people through this corridor. It is hoped that the JobsOntario Community CNATCA will aid in rural development in North Action Community Financing America. Development work has been completed on two The City of Estevan, Saskatchewan, has been a exciting new financing vehicles. Community Loan driving force behind this movement in Canada. For Fundsand Community Investment Share Corporations more information, please contact Phil Mamchur, are now available as part ofJobsOntario Community Director of Economic Development for Estevan, at Action, a $300 million, three year program designed (306) 634-9790. to support local economic development. Community Loan Funds and Community Investment Share Corporations will help small to medium size businesses start up or expand so jobs can be created UEPORTS j»ge7 In the previous two publications, we have provided information about some of the projects funded through the National Welfare Grants (NWG) Division of Human Resources Development Canada. For those who wish to obtain further information on reports, handbooks, etc. produced through these or other NWG projects, NWG publishes a leaflet entitled Community Economic Development Products. The leaflet is available from Guy Brethour, NWG Division, Human Resources Development at (613) 957-0607 or by facsimile at 954-1821. • SUCCESS STORY Central Interior First Nations Community Futures Committee The Central Interior First Nations Community Futures Committee ofBritish Columbia, through theCentral Interior Native Business Development Centre (BDC), has taken a concept used in otto parts of the world to create a unique structure which is helping individuals achieve self- sufficiency through small scale enterprises. Based on the experience of the Whispering Pines Indian Band, north of Kamloops, the BDC has set up a series of community-based micro-lending circles. JSPSmmunftySbersThis annroach has been underwaywho formaya year,not haveandbeenhas achievedable to establishsome notablethe creditsuccesses.ratings Gearedneeded ESs"Sn£ the system allows small numbers of people to band together, put up asmall amount of their own money and create a fund using some BDC money as well. Most lending policies are set within the group itself and loans are approved by the peer group Mans are small, but are often critical elements in seeding new enterprises. Participating in the S also enables individuals to establish credit ratings. After one year, there have so far been no defaults on the loans. For more information, please contact Geri Collins, Community Futures Coordinator at (604) 828-9833. & ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES Office of theMinister May 13, 1994 Mr. Ed Lambert, Reeve Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Box 77 DRAYTON VALLEY, Alberta TOE OMO Thank you for the letter of April 8, 1994 from Mr. Terry Fleming to Mr. John Schroder, Regional Director in Barrhead, regarding the 1994 Secondary Highway Partnership Program. I am pleased to advise council that the offer to fund the final paving project on Secondary Highway 759, providing the department funds the base paving of Secondary Highway 753, is acceptable to the department. Government funding will be provided for the base paving on the 9.6 kilometre section of Secondary Highway 753 from north of the Thirteenth Baseline to the junction of Secondary Highway 621 at Cynthia. It is my understanding that the project to final pave Secondary Highway 759, from Highway 39 to the municipal district boundary, will be combined with the final paving of Secondary Highway 759 in the County of Parkland. It is further understood that the County of Parkland will be managing this combined project under separate sections of the contract. The Municipal District of Brazeau will need to enter into an agreement with the County of Parkland to allow the county to administer the portion of the project that is within the municipal district. The Honourable Tom Thurber, M.L.A. for the Drayton Valley-Calmar Constituency, fully supports this project proceeding and the funding being provided. These projects will form part of the formalized partnership arrangement that I announced at the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Fall Convention. ...12 420 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 2B6 Telephone 403/427-2080 " W Printed on recycled paper V\f Mr. Ed Lambert, Reeve - 2- May 13, 1994 p For the Secondary Highway 753 project, it will be necessary to provide design details and cost | estimates to Mr. Schroder for his review and approval. Following this Mr. Schroder will advise you with respect to proceeding with the public tender advertising. The awarding of the contract jp to the low bidder will also require Mr. Schroder's approval. In this regard, please forward a I copy of the bid summary sheets to him for his review. p The tender information will also be used to prepare an agreement between Alberta Transportation i and Utilities and the Municipal District of Brazeau. This agreement, which will formalize details of the funding, reimbursement, dates and municipal responsibilities, must be fully executed p before any payments can be made to the Municipal District of Brazeau. The municipal district I will be responsible for any applicable Goods and Services Tax. S9 Mr. Joe Schlaut, District Transportation Engineer in Edmonton, is available to liaise with council regarding department requirements and expectations. Progress accounts on a month end basis, and the final accounts before the expiry of the agreement period, may also be submitted to Mr. Schlaut for his review and processing for payment. Yours truly, I PETER TRYNCHY Minister cc: Honourable Tom Thurber, M.L.A. Mr. Peter Woloshyn, Reeve Mr. John Schroder Mr. Joe Schlaut S) [p>;l #£531 S1 ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES fp> Office oftheMinister May 13, 1994 Mr. Peter Woloshyn, Reeve County of Parkland No. 31 4601 - 48 Street STONY PLAIN, Alberta, T7Z 1R1 Dear Mr. Woloshyn: Thank you for the letter of March 16, 1994 from Mr. Daniel Hungle to Mr. John Schroder, p Regional Director in Barrhead, regarding the final paving of Secondary Highway 759. I am pleased to advise council that Government funding will be provided for final paving the p 13.22 kilometre section of Secondary Highway 759 from the county boundary to north of Tomahawk. It is understood that this project will be combined with the final paving of Secondary Highway 759 from Highway 39 to the north boundary of the Municipal District of -i Brazeau in the Municipal District of Brazeau. It is further understood that the County of Parkland will be managing this combined project under separate sections of the contract. rThe County of Parkland will need to enter into an agreement with the Municipal District of Brazeau to allow the county to administer the portion of the project that is within the municipal district. pi Mr. Stan Woloshyn, M.L.A. for the Stony Plain Constituency, fully supports this project proceeding and the funding being provided. I Although the department will be funding this project, it will be subject to the formalized partnership arrangement that I announced at the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and p Counties Fall Convention. It will be necessary to provide design details and cost estimates to Mr. Schroder for his review p and approval. Following this Mr. Schroder will advise you with respect to proceeding with the public tender advertising. The awarding of the contract to the low bidder will also require Mr. Schroder's approval. In this regard, please forward a copy of the bid summary sheets to m him for his review. ...a 420 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 2B6 Telephone 403/427-2080 © Printed on recycled paper %i Mr. Peter Woloshyn, Reeve - 2 - May 13, 1994 fS) The tender information will also be used to prepare an agreement between Alberta Transportation and Utilities and the County of Parkland. This agreement, which will formalize details of the funding, reimbursement, dates and municipal responsibilities, must be fully executed before any Si) payments can be made to the County of Parkland. Each municipality will be responsible for any applicable Goods and Services Tax. S) Mr. Joe Schlaut, District Transportation Engineer in Edmonton, is available to liaise with council regarding department requirements and expectations. Progress accounts on a month end basis, and the final accounts before the expiry of the agreement period, may also be submitted to Mr. Schlaut for his review and processing for payment. Yours truly, fc>- PETER TRYNCHY Minister !SI cc: ^(r Stan Woloshyn, M.L.A. Mr. Ed Lambert, Reeve Mr. John Schroder Mr. Joe Schlaut I i v\ 1969-1994 ANNIVERSARY COUNTY OF PARKLAND ALBERTA File 1225-3-1 (SH 759) Transportation & Utilities March 16, 1994 Mr. John Schroder. P. Eng.. Regional Director.. Alberta Transportation 8c Utilities. Box 4596. 4513 - 62 Avenue. BARRHEAD. Alberta. T7N1A5 Dear Mr. Schroder Re; Secondary Hiphwav 7S9 - Final Pnving The County of Parkland supports the final paving project from Highway 39 to Millbank Road, a total distance of approximately 25.3 kilometers with the understanding~that the approximately 13.0 kilomet of die remaining section of roadway be final paved in the future." We hereby request thai you arrange for the necessary approvals. Yours trulv. C / Daniefj. Hungle • Director. Transportation &. Utilities :ds cc: Jim Simpson Dan Fyculak ' d*Wp>di,>«h;S73 " 4601 - 48 Street. Siony Plain. Albena. T7Z 1R1 Telephone: (403) 963-2231 Fax: (403) 963-2980 "05-17-1994 18:04 403 422 9561 DM MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS P.01/05'. ' mi sPJ P /^lll^^l• t/JlftIVI Facsimile Cover Sheet MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS f Note: Important information is attached for Mayors or Reeves and P Municipal Administrators L • m From: Alberta Municipal Affairs Alberta Education IS) Phone: 427-8862 Fax: 422-1419 Date: May 17,1994 Total sent: 5 pages Please ensure thatcopies are provided to boththe Mayor or Reeve and the Municipal Administrator. PI If you have reoelvtd this communication (fax) In error, please telephone u> Immediately. Thank you. "05-17-1994 18:04 403 422 9561 . DM MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS P.02/05 IS) /dlterta «' GOVERNMENT OP ALBERTA May 17, 1994 Dear Mayors & Reeves: On April 28 and May 11, 1994, you received Statements of Intent for the 1994 Alberta School Foundation Fund mill rate. The education requisition on your Statements of Intent was calculated using equalized mill rates applied to equalized assessments. This process resulted in tax increases for some Albertans. p^ Budget '94 stated that there would be no new taxes or no tax increases. In keeping with the government's promise of no tax increases, the 1994 education requisition will not exceed the 19931! local education requisition. Where there is growth in assessments on new properties and improvements, it will be taxed. Municipalities with no growth in new assessable properties and new improvements — no Increase in the localeducation requisition. • Municipalities with growth in new assessable properties and new improvements -- the p> requisition will increase as aresult, providing Education with new dollars for equity ; 1 funding. Municipalities with adecrease in assessable properties —the requisition will decrease f accordingly. i There will still be changes in property taxes for individual ratepayers in some municipalities as a f9 result of general reassessments conducted this year. These reassessments have always resulted in some shifts in taxes within a municipality, but this is not the result of an increase in the education tax p requisition for that municipality. I Detailed information on calculating the education requisition will be sent to your administrator. p> We thank you for your co-operation. With changes resulting from the new Municipal Government Act and the requirement for more frequent general reassessments, we want to begin preparations for r the 1995 education requisitions. Discussions for the 1995 taxation year will start as soon as possible. „ Yours truly, pi /HW^ Stephen C. West H^wJonson Minister Minister Alberta Municipal Affairs Alberta Education "05-17-1994 18:05 403 422. 9561 DM MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS P.03/05 /tela MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS May 17, 1994 lb All Chief Administrative Officers: Your Mayor or Reeve has received aletter from the Ministers of Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Education, regarding the 1994 education requisition. The 1994 education requisition remains the same as 1993, but includes any growth that has occurred in new property and improvements. This allows adjustments for any losses in assessment. ' w\ For this year, the government will move away from using equalized assessment for the education requisition, with the exception of the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) levy (the former School Foundation Program Fund (SFPF) levy). The new calculation process will enable municipalities to keep the education requisition mill pi rate basically the same as last year and allow any losses or growth in assessment to be adjusted for in the final education requisition amount, The following steps are required to determine the education amount: Stepl. ASFFBasic Requisition: The 1994 ASFF basic education requisition for each school jurisdiction will be calculated as follows: Uthani a) 1993 Actual Supplementary Requisition = $ h\ 1QQ4 Live Assessment % 1993 live Assessment c) 1994 Requisition = a) x b) = $ Rusk a) 1993 Actual Supplementary Requisition Less EP&PL Portion = $ 7i£52jz8 H\ 1QQ4 Live Assessment (Excluding EP&PL) .7-02? % 1993 live Assessment (Excluding EP&PL) c) 1994 Requisition on Non-linear property .-,„,, Clja *» = a) x b) * — "05-17-1994 18:05 403 422.9561 DM MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS P.04/05 a»R «3 13 Linear Property: t d) 1993 Actual Supplementary Requisition on EP&PL = $ 5s*e9tB3? f fll-lfiOrKPAgLLive Assessment = <[.J3?£5%) 1993 EP&PL Live Assessment p f) 1994 Requisition on Linear Property = a) x b) = $ 5jf±%opj. oc Total 1994 Basic Requisition =c) +f) = $ ?'*3S,sy9.3o L pi i; Step 2. ASFF Additional Levy: i The calculation function for the school foundation fond requisition will not change and the requisition will be 3,38 mills on your equalized assessment for non-residential and non- p) farmland equalized assessment. This section has not changed from the previous statement of intent. For those municipalities that have completed general assessment for implementation in 1994, adjustments to the assessment are required to exclude market value growth. Contact Alberta ^ Municipal Affairs for assistance in this adjustment (422-1377). Steps 1and 2will be your requisition for education purposes. In calculating the final T education mill rates you will have to make the necessary adjustments for overlevies, underlevies and ^ allowances on the same basis as in previous years. P After final calculation of the total 1994 basic education requisition and the ASFF additional levy for 1994 will be requested by Alberta Education by June 15, 1994 for the ASFF basic p requisition and where applicable the ASFF additional levy. For annexation and boundary adjustments you should use your adjusted mill rate calculated f for 1994. If you have any questions on the calculation or adjustment, please contact my office or: f Advisory Services -427-2225 Assessment Standards &Equalization - 422-1377 |wl Yours truly, John McGowan Assistant Deputy Minister cc: Gary Zatko "05-17-1994 18:05 403 422.9561 DM MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS P.05/05 SI i • ydlbCTla NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Edmonton. May 17,1994 IP "Our commitment as agovernment is to ensure equal opportunity for aquality education for all Alberta students without an increase in education taxes/ Education Minister Halvar Jonson P NO INCREASE IN EDUCATION TAXES There will be no overall education tax rate increase for Alberta communities announced Education Minister Halvar Jonson inreleasing changes to the way local education taxes will be calculated for the 1994tax year. Said Mr. Jonson "Our government's promise was to maintain 1994 overall education tax rates at 1993 levels and today we have taken the steps necessary to ensure that commitment ismet." pi Mr. Jonson added "Responding to concerns expressed bysome Albettans, wereviewed the impact of our original notice ofintent to municipalities, with respect to education taxes. It was apparent that the formula being used would result in education tax increases in some pans ofthe province and wehave therefore changed the calculation method." Under the revised plan the 1994 education requisition will not exceed the 1993 local education requisition, except for growth through new properties and improvements. The original letter of intent indicated the requisition would also tax the growth inthe market value of existing property in amunicipality. This resulted in education tax increases for property owners and businesses, which were not intended. There will still bechanges inproperty taxes for individual ratepayers insome municipalities as a PI result of general reassessments conducted this year. These reassessments have always resulted in some shifts in taxes within amunicipality but this is not the result ofan increase in the education taxrequisition for that municipality. pi Letters are being sent to municipal officials today, advising ofthe revised education tax calculation. - 30 - For more information: OaryZatko Garth Norris Assistant Deputy Minister Director, Communications Alberta Education AlbertaEducation 427-2991 427-2285 Mniod m H«oyoHd P*9*i FCSS ASSOCIATION TEL: 4691727 May 10,94 15=55 No.108 P.02 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA As you are aware, government funding for theFamily and Community Support Services Association of Alberta has been reduced by 50% for 1994 - 1995, with no indication of future dollars. The Board of the Family and Community Support Service Association of Alberta considers this an urgent matter and requests your input (comments, suggestions, and/or proposals) to use as thebasis of discussion for future planning. The future of the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta depends on your response. Please schedule ample time at your next board meeting to discuss your response to the questionnaire below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Representatives. 1. Do you see a continued need for theFamily and Community Support Services Association of Alberta? Yes No (Please circle answer) Why/why not? 2. What are you prepared to commit financially to the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta given that membership fees constituted only 21% of operating costs during the 1992 - 1993 fiscal year (September 1, 1992, to August 31, 1993)? FCSS ASSOCIATION TEL: 4691727 May 10,94 15 =55 No.108 P.03 3. Does the Family and Community Support Services Association ofAlberta provide aservice and linkage between/among programs? yes . No (Please circle answer) Comments: 4. If the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta is reduced or eliminated, could its services be provided in any other ways? Yes No (Please circle answer) Comments: 5. Any other comments or suggestions' FCSS Program: PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE BYJUNE 30,1994, TO: Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta #110, 4220 - 98 Street Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6A1 Fax: 469-1727. $ REPORT TO COUNCIL PROM: Wayne Lind v*™ Supervisor of Supplies and Services DATE PREPARED: May 20, 1994 DATE TO COUNCIL: May 25, 1994 SUBJECT: USED EQUIPMENT TENDER RECOMMENDATION: That the following tenders below be accepted: A. unit M-18 14 G Grader Finning Ltd. $169,060.00 B. unit M-19 14 G Grader Finning Ltd. 169,060.00 C. unit M-04 Trailer Wayne Linde 855.00 D. unit A-10 Mower Raines Well Serv. 1,270.00 E. unit A-03 Scale Steve Fleasy 1,100.00 F. unit A-08 Tree Planter Leo Rossetto 1,150.00 REPORT: The tender for equipment that was replaced in the 1994 budget was sent out to various companies and ads run in several local papers. At 1:30 pm on May 20, 1994 the tenders were opened with the following people in attendance: John Galimore Finning Ltd. Chris Baier River Valley Equipment Ray Hamilton Don Ex. Wes Tweedle Councillor Division 4 Terry Fleming Superintendent of Public Works Wayne Lind s>iA.per\j\<*c>p Superintendent of Supplies & Services Carol Lind Taxation Clerk The attached chart indicates the bids that were received, We are recommending the highest tender in all cases. Total Sales Revenue $342,495.00 EQUIPMENT BIDDER BID PRICE 14 G Cat Grader Finning Ltd. $169,060.00 ANT Construction 156,000.00 Powell Equipment 147,500.00 Don Ex 133,500.00 River Valley Equipment 131,000.00 Ritchie Bros. 126,000.00 Garry Titford 115,000.00 Pacific Tri Star (USA) 102,750.00 Japa Industries 102.200.00 M-19 14 G Cat Grader Finning Ltd. $169,060.00 ANT Construction 144,000.00 River Valley Equipment 126,000.00 Ritchie Bors. 126,000.00 Pacific Tri Star (USA) 102,750.00 Japa Industries 98,100.00 M-04 Flat Deck Trailer Wayne Linde 855.00 Helmut Formanski 650.00 A-10 Woods 6ft. Mower Raines Well Servicing 1,270.00 Bill Dunington 800.00 Fred McCracken 600.00 Merle Seely 300.00 A-03 Livestock Scale Steve Fleasy 1,100.00 Lisa Lynch 300.00 A-08 Tree Planter Leo Rossetto 1,150.00 Fred McCracken 400.00 REPORT TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER FROM: Terry Fleming \ DATE: May 20, 1994 SUBJECT: POSSIBLE LEASE ROAD MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW REPORT: As previously requested by Council the Public Works Department has inventoried as many lease roads as we were able to find that provide the only access to residents within our municipality. This inventory does not include lease roads which may be the only access to farm land. There is an estimated total of 51 miles of lease roads in our municipality that lead to residences. Of this total 17 miles are maintained by the municipality via road use agreements or good will understanding that was established with previous counties primarily for school bus routes. There is another estimated 34 miles of lease roads accessing residents that the municipality does not maintain. The condition of these roads varies but it would be fair to say that they all require some immediate improvement in order to bring them to a state where average maintenance would be adequate. Based on the cost estimate of $ 2,800.00 per mile per year, these 34 miles would cost approximately $95,200.00 per year to maintain. ^ox (} Box 6007, 5225 - 55A Street, Drayton Valley, Alberta toe omo Phone: 542-3113 fdix^m np U^- "'•' >-> I.L1•,, u April 27, 1994 Dear Citizens of Drayton Valley: Once again National Access Awareness Week is upon us from May 30 to June 5 1994. The goal of National Access Awareness Week is to make people aware of the accessibility in our community for people with physical disabilities and other impairments. Last year we held the wheelchair rally that many of you participated in. The rally was a fun and successful event. It made people much more aware of the limitations people with disabilities face every day. This year we ask for your participation once again. We would like this years participants to perform their every day jobs (duties) in a wheelchair or, a restricted limitation for a half a day. We would then like to interview you to see how the community could improve accessibility. If you are interested in taking a part in this please contact Tammy Thirsk or, Kim Dahl at 542-3113 before May 15/94. Sincerely, Drayton Valley Association For The Community Living AGENDA FOR MEETING WITH PEMBINA OIL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION 1) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT update and review of action to date. outcome - responsible partnership for vegetation management 2) ROADS AND MANAGEMENT OF ROADS, DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND ROAD ACCESS outcome - clear accountability and responsibility of roads accessed by M.D. residents 3) LEASE AND PIPELINE TAXATION OF LOW PRODUCTIVITY WELLS outcome - taxation system that recognizes the maturity of some fields in the Pembina Region. 4) RECLAMATION MANAGEMENT outcome - lower cost reclamation 5) COST SHARING ON ROAD UPGRADING, MAINTENANCE, AND DUST CONTROL outcome - developing partnerships between public & private sector partnerships for road projects 6) DETERMINING ROAD PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE UPGRADING AND IMPROVEMENTS outcome - develop a mutually acceptable road priority list for future major road projects 7) ASSISTANCE FROM INDUSTRY IN CONTROLLING HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC ON BANNED ROADS AND BRIDGES outcome - a renewed effort to encourage total compliance with load limits on roads and bridges