Summer Village of Ghost Lake Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 29, 2019 5:30 Pm Ghost Lake Community Services Building 601 Ghost Lake Village, Ghost Lake, Alberta

Summer Village of Ghost Lake Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 29, 2019 5:30 pm Ghost Lake Community Services Building 601 Ghost Lake Village, Ghost Lake, Alberta

ITEM DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVE

3. DELEGATIONS NIL

4. CONFIDENTAL ITEM NIL

5. MINUTES

5.1. Regular Meeting February 26, 2019 ADOPT

6. FINANCIALS

6.1. Payment Schedule ACKNOWLEDGE 6.2. General Bank Account Reconciliation – February, March 2019 APPROVE Investment Account Reconciliation – February, March 2019 6.3. Financial Statement – February 2019 and March 2019 APPROVE 6.4. 2019 Budget and Tax Rate Bylaw APPROVE

7. OLD BUSINESS

7.1. Tree Protection Policy REVIEW 7.2. Financial Policy – Recurring Grant to Organizations APPROVE 7.3. Sale of Yellow Truck DISCUSSION 7.4. Road work – Grass seed deficiencies to be addressed DISCUSSION 7.5. Trans Alta Lease UPDATE 7.6. Emergency Water Supply REVIEW 7.7. UPDATE 8. CORRESPONDANCE ACKNOWLEDGE • ASVA Newsletter • RCW Newsletter • Local Authority Elections Act Changes

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Public Works

Beach rope float Garbage update Breakwater repair Golf Course repairs

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9.1.1. Dock Subcommittee of Public Works

9.2. Communications and Village Social Life GLV Community Association Resident request – Community Garage Sale

9.3. Fire Prevention and First Response

9.4. Natural Environment and Lake Stewardship Fairy Ring treatment on Golf Course Weed Treatment - last year of the 3-year contract

9.5. Municipal Development Plan Steering Committee Meeting scheduled for May 5 to review Draft Plan and set Open House Date

10. NEW BUSINESS

10.1. Communications and Village Social Life Committee mandate DISSCUSSION Regatta 10.2. Legislated Committee Requirements DISSCUSSION • New Emergency Advisory Committee requirements • SDAB • AARB 10.3. Enforcement Services UPDATE 10.4. Annual Meeting APPROVE 10.5. Next Meeting Date APPROVE

11. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKE HELD ON TUESDAY, February 26, 2019 AT 4:30 P.M. AT THE SUPER 8 HOTEL, COCHRANE, ALBERTA.

PRESENT Mayor John Walsh, Deputy Mayor Warren Wilson, Councilor Robyn Carrier, Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Bureyko and 1 guest.

Called to Order by Mayor Walsh at 4:42pm.

APPROVE AGENDA Council reviewed the agenda.

Add Snow Ploughing in Public Works Committee Report

19-001 MOVED by Mayor Walsh that Council approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED.

DELEGATIONS Mr. Royce Williams attended the Council meeting to discuss Council’s Plans for planting trees in Public Green Spaces. It was discussed and determined that the trees which were removed from the Golf Course will be replanted at a location to be determined by both Mr. Williams and Councillor Wilson. It was also discussed that a representative of the Environmental committee may be asked to provide input on the planting location.

MINUTES Council reviewed the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2018.

MOVED by Councillor Carrier that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 19-002 December 4, 2018 be adopted as circulated. 4, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED. PAYMENT The payment schedule, outlining payments of direct withdrawals and cheque SCHEDULE nos. 1686 - 1704 in the amount of $ 50,707.05, was acknowledged by Council.

CASH STATEMENT Council reviewed the Cash Statements for the periods ending December 31, 2018 and January 31, 2019.

19-003 MOVED by Mayor Walsh that the Cash Statements for the period ending December 31, 2018 and January 31, 2019 be approved. 31, 2018 and January 31, 2019 be approved as submitted. CARRIED.

FINANCIAL Council reviewed the Balance Sheet and Revenue and Expense report for the STATEMENT period ending December 31, 2018 and the Balance Sheet January 31, 2019.

19-004 MOVED by Councillor Carrier that Council approve the December 31, 2018 Balance Sheet and Revenue and Expense report, and the January 31, 2019 Balance Sheet as submitted. CARRIED.

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2018 YEAR END Council reviewed the 2018 Budget Variance report and discussed options to SURPLUS allocate the surplus funds.

19-005 MOVED by Councillor Carrier that Council approve the following surplus funds be allocated to the corresponding reserve funds for 2018.

Move into Planning Committee Reserve $2700 Move into Parks and Rec Reserve $1400 Move into Library Reserve $100 Remainder of any Surplus for 2018 into Contingency Reserve CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS

PURCHASING AND Council reviewed the following draft policies as submitted by administration FINANCIAL POLICIES Purchasing Policy Signing Authority Policy Employee and Volunteer Expense Policy One Time Grant Policy 19-006 MOVED by Councillor Carrier that Council approve Purchasing Policy 19-01 as presented. CARRIED.

19-007 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Wilson that Council approve Signing Authority Policy 19-02 as presented. CARRIED.

19-008 MOVED by Mayor Walsh that Council approve Employee and Volunteer Expense Policy 19-03 as presented. CARRIED.

19-009 MOVED by Councillor Carrier that Council approve One Time Grant Policy 19-04 as presented. CARRIED.

TREE PROTECTION Deferred to next Council meeting. BYLAW

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CORRESPONDANCE Council acknowledged the receipt of the following correspondence • RCW Newsletter • ASVA Election Strategy • AUMA Small Communities Newsletter • Marigold Report • Association of Summer Villages Renewal letter

COMMITTEE REPORTS

PUBLIC WORKS Council Discussed the Garbage bins and requested Administration find out what the costs for opening the extra bin was exactly.

Snow ploughing was discussed - it has not been necessary this season as there was not enough accumulation to trigger a plow call. Residents in the Village have been ploughing with their trucks and quads.

Golf Course repairs were discussed and options for funding sources. – Administration

will investigate options as well as discuss with Community Association.

Breakwater repair – Administration reported that requests for quotes were sent out

to 9 separate companies, none have responded at this time. 2 companies indicated

they may be able to look at it in the Fall if no one else is available before that time.

Red Truck was damaged by being left outside too long in cold and being frozen. Pete Ireland purchased materials needed for repairs.

Yellow water truck was discussed by council. Administration was directed to source pricing comparisons if any exist. Deputy Mayor Wilson will contact the buyer of the 19-010 Green truck to see if he is interested.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Wilson that the Yellow Truck be sold on an AS IS WHERE IS basis. CARRIED.

19-011 MOVED by Councillor Carrier that $200 in gas gift certificates be purchased to be given to resident volunteers who have been ploughing the Village roadways. CARRIED.

DOCK Administration discussed policy updates with committee Chair – waiting on revisions. SUBCIOMMITTEE

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COMMUNICATIONS 2 events were held over the winter. Curling and Potlucks with bonfires. There was a & VILLAGE SOCIAL good turn out and fun for everyone that participated. LIFE March 25 the Community Association will be holding its first Organizational meeting. Administration will attend to help get them started.

Event planned for St. Patrick’s Day

Materials for curling stones were purchased with the 2019 budget.

FIRE PREVENTION Fire Agreement with Cochrane Discussed – Administration will forward letter to AND FIRST Cochrane Fire Chief acknowledging that no formal agreement exists between our RESPONSE communities and that Fire response will come through the Fire Services Agreement The Summer Village has with the MD of Big Horn and the Mutual Aid Agreement the MD and Cochrane have.

19-012 MOVED by Mayor Walsh that the Summer Village of Ghost Lake terminate in writing any and all formal Fire Service agreements with the Town of Cochrane.

CARRIED. NATURAL nil ENVIRONMENT AND LAKE STEWARDSHIP

MUNICIPAL Survey results are posted on website. DEVELOPMENT Waiting on consultant for first draft of plan STEERING COMMITTEE

NEW BUSINESS

AARB & SDAB APPOINTMENTS 19-013 Moved by Mayor Walsh that Council appoint Sherri Bureyko at the AARB Clerk for the Summer Village of Ghost Lake CARRIED.

19-014 Moved by Councillor Carrier that Council appoint Sherri Bureyko at the SDAB Clerk for the Summer Village of Ghost Lake CARRIED.

19-015 Moved by Mayor Walsh that Council appoint Greg Birch as an alternate member to the SDAB Board for the Summer Village of Ghost Lake for a 3-year term

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commencing March 1, 2019.

CARRIED.

19-016 Moved by Deputy Mayor Wilson that Council appoint Sharon Plett as an alternate member to the SDAB Board for the Summer Village of Ghost Lake for a 3-year term commencing March 1, 2019. CARRIED.

NEXT MEETING DATE 19-017 Moved by Councillor Carrier that the next Regular Meeting of the Council of the Summer Village of Ghost Lake be held on Monday April 29, 2019 at the Summer Village of Ghost Lake Community Services Building, commencing at 5:30 pm. CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

19-018 MOVED by Mayor Walsh that the meeting adjourn at 7:19 pm.

CARRIED.

Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

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SECTION 6 FINANCIALS Summer Village of Ghost Lake Cheque Register As of February 28, 2019

Num Name Memo Amount Bank - TD Canada Trust Debit Cochrane Lake Gas Co-op January Gas -108.21 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices January Power -104.78 1705 AMSC Insurance Services Ltd. 2019 Annual Insurance -4,382.21 1706 Planning Protocol 2 Inc. General Planning 2018 -1,386.00 1707 Oldman River Regional Services Com... 2019 GIS Service fees -1,015.00 1708 Marigold Library System -861.00 1709 Waste Connections of Canada Feb Bin Service -978.32 1710 Sherri Bureyko Feb Admin Contract, phone, fax, postage domai... -2,649.62 1717 Calgary RCSSD No 1 March School Requisition Installment -4,567.61 1718 Fred Smith T-shirt display project in Community building -89.76 1719 Robyn Carrier Dec 2018 Communications and Social Committ... -18.90 1720 Waste Connections of Canada March Bin Service -983.22 1721 Workers Compensation Board 891869 -336.01

Total Bank - TD Canada Trust -17,480.64

TOTAL -17,480.64

Page 1 Summer Village of Ghost Lake Cheque Register As of March 31, 2019

Num Name Memo Amount Bank - TD Canada Trust Debit Cochrane Lake Gas Co-op February Gas -165.09 Debit Provincial Tresurer - ASFF March School Requisiton -26,872.58 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices February Power -108.18 1716 Sherri Bureyko March Admin Contract, phone, fax, postage, mil... -2,888.17

Total Bank - TD Canada Trust -30,034.02

TOTAL -30,034.02

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04/27/19 Reconciliation Detail Bank - TD Canada Trust, Period Ending 02/28/2019

Type Date Num Name Clr Amount Balance Beginning Balance 59,204.24 Cleared Transactions Cheques and Payments - 5 items Bill Pmt -Cheque 01/22/2019 1697 Assoc of Summer Vil... X -900.00 -900.00 Bill Pmt -Cheque 01/22/2019 1701 FCM X -76.12 -976.12 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/15/2019 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices X -104.78 -1,080.90 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/16/2019 Debit Cochrane Lake Gas ... X -108.21 -1,189.11 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1710 Sherri Bureyko X -2,649.62 -3,838.73

Total Cheques and Payments -3,838.73 -3,838.73

Total Cleared Transactions -3,838.73 -3,838.73

Cleared Balance -3,838.73 55,365.51

Uncleared Transactions Cheques and Payments - 10 items Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1705 AMSC Insurance Se... -4,382.21 -4,382.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1706 Planning Protocol 2 I... -1,386.00 -5,768.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1707 Oldman River Regio... -1,015.00 -6,783.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1709 Waste Connections ... -978.32 -7,761.53 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1708 Marigold Library Sys... -861.00 -8,622.53 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1717 Calgary RCSSD No 1 -4,567.61 -13,190.14 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1720 Waste Connections ... -983.22 -14,173.36 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1721 Workers Compensat... -336.01 -14,509.37 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1718 Fred Smith -89.76 -14,599.13 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1719 Robyn Carrier -18.90 -14,618.03

Total Cheques and Payments -14,618.03 -14,618.03

Total Uncleared Transactions -14,618.03 -14,618.03

New Transactions Cheques and Payments - 1 item Bill Pmt -Cheque 03/29/2019 1716 Sherri Bureyko -2,888.17 -2,888.17

Total Cheques and Payments -2,888.17 -2,888.17

Deposits and Credits - 1 item Payment 04/03/2019 254 6270 Wolf 7,546.58 7,546.58

Total Deposits and Credits 7,546.58 7,546.58

Total New Transactions 4,658.41 4,658.41

Ending Balance -13,798.35 45,405.89

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04/27/19 Reconciliation Detail Bank - TD Canada Trust, Period Ending 03/31/2019

Type Date Num Name Clr Amount Balance Beginning Balance 55,365.51 Cleared Transactions Cheques and Payments - 9 items Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1705 AMSC Insurance Se... X -4,382.21 -4,382.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1706 Planning Protocol 2 I... X -1,386.00 -5,768.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1707 Oldman River Regio... X -1,015.00 -6,783.21 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1709 Waste Connections ... X -978.32 -7,761.53 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/26/2019 1708 Marigold Library Sys... X -861.00 -8,622.53 Bill Pmt -Cheque 03/16/2019 Debit Cochrane Lake Gas ... X -165.09 -8,787.62 Bill Pmt -Cheque 03/19/2019 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices X -108.18 -8,895.80 Bill Pmt -Cheque 03/29/2019 Debit Provincial Tresurer - ... X -26,872.58 -35,768.38 Bill Pmt -Cheque 03/29/2019 1716 Sherri Bureyko X -2,888.17 -38,656.55

Total Cheques and Payments -38,656.55 -38,656.55

Deposits and Credits - 4 items Payment 03/12/2019 2835 7040 Cockx X 1,000.00 1,000.00 Payment 03/12/2019 2835 7030 Cockx X 1,000.00 2,000.00 Deposit 03/29/2019 X 1,342.60 3,342.60 Transfer 03/29/2019 X 450,000.00 453,342.60

Total Deposits and Credits 453,342.60 453,342.60

Total Cleared Transactions 414,686.05 414,686.05

Cleared Balance 414,686.05 470,051.56

Uncleared Transactions Cheques and Payments - 5 items Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1717 Calgary RCSSD No 1 -4,567.61 -4,567.61 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1720 Waste Connections ... -983.22 -5,550.83 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1721 Workers Compensat... -336.01 -5,886.84 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1718 Fred Smith -89.76 -5,976.60 Bill Pmt -Cheque 02/27/2019 1719 Robyn Carrier -18.90 -5,995.50

Total Cheques and Payments -5,995.50 -5,995.50

Total Uncleared Transactions -5,995.50 -5,995.50

New Transactions Cheques and Payments - 2 items Bill Pmt -Cheque 04/15/2019 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices -95.18 -95.18 Bill Pmt -Cheque 05/15/2019 Debit Epcor Energy Sevices -91.11 -186.29

Total Cheques and Payments -186.29 -186.29

Deposits and Credits - 2 items Payment 04/03/2019 254 6270 Wolf 7,546.58 7,546.58 Deposit 04/22/2019 15.00 7,561.58

Total Deposits and Credits 7,561.58 7,561.58

Total New Transactions 7,375.29 7,375.29

Ending Balance 416,065.84 471,431.35

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04/03/19 Reconciliation Detail T D Canada Trust - Investments, Period Ending 02/28/2019

Type Date Num Name Clr Amount Balance Beginning Balance 450,000.00 Cleared Balance 450,000.00

Ending Balance 450,000.00

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04/27/19 Reconciliation Detail T D Canada Trust - Investments, Period Ending 03/31/2019

Type Date Num Name Clr Amount Balance Beginning Balance 450,000.00 Cleared Transactions Cheques and Payments - 1 item Transfer 03/29/2019 X -450,000.00 -450,000.00

Total Cheques and Payments -450,000.00 -450,000.00

Total Cleared Transactions -450,000.00 -450,000.00

Cleared Balance -450,000.00 0.00

Ending Balance -450,000.00 0.00

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04/27/19 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of February 28, 2019

Feb 28, 19 ASSETS Current Assets Chequing/Savings Bank - TD Canada Trust 40,747.48

Total Chequing/Savings 40,747.48

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable - General 7,187.22 Taxes Receivable 3,068.72

Total Accounts Receivable 10,255.94

Other Current Assets Other Assets 63.00 T D Canada Trust - Investments 450,000.00

Total Other Current Assets 450,063.00

Total Current Assets 501,066.42

Fixed Assets Accum Deprn - Buildings -115,292.39 Accum Deprn - Eng Str Breakwatr -3,253.52 Accum Deprn - Eng Str Roads -163,332.90 Accum Deprn - Eng Str Water -1,623.21 Accum Deprn - Land Improvements -95,545.27 Accum Deprn - Machinery & Equip -26,127.22 Accum Deprn - Vehicles -19,396.98 Assets - Buildings 430,297.76 Assets - Eng Struc - Breakwater 7,284.00 Assets - Eng Struct - Roads 595,780.89 Assets - Eng Struct - Water 4,298.00 Assets - Land 36,969.61 Assets - Land Improvements 130,765.62 Assets - Machinery & Equipment 38,054.43 Assets - Vehicles 25,022.00

Total Fixed Assets 843,900.82

TOTAL ASSETS 1,344,967.24

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable -4,313.24

Total Accounts Payable -4,313.24

Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable - Accrued 25.00 Development Deposit 13,750.00 Excess Collections 197.63 GST/HST Payable -2,892.05 Reserves - Bylaw 5,000.00 Reserves - Capital Works 156,992.85 Reserves - Contingency 69,513.19 Reserves - Fire Operating 12,223.22 Reserves - General Opr 2,500.00 Reserves - Library Operating 740.39 Reserves - MR Reserves 33,682.21 Reserves - MSI Interest 34.00 Reserves - Planning Committee 7,290.00 Reserves - Rec & Parks 6,784.21 Reserves - Recreation Board_ 7,641.46 Reserves - Recreation Goods Opr 500.00 Reserves - Roads Opr 221.40

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04/27/19 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of February 28, 2019

Feb 28, 19 Unearned Income 100,041.66 Unearned MSI Capital 56,625.18

Total Other Current Liabilities 470,870.35

Total Current Liabilities 466,557.11

Total Liabilities 466,557.11

Equity Equity in Fixed Assets 843,900.70 Operating Fund Surplus 51,957.19 Net Income -17,447.76

Total Equity 878,410.13

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,344,967.24

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04/27/19 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of March 31, 2019

Mar 31, 19 ASSETS Current Assets Chequing/Savings Bank - TD Canada Trust 464,056.06

Total Chequing/Savings 464,056.06

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable - General 7,546.58 Taxes Receivable 1,201.29

Total Accounts Receivable 8,747.87

Other Current Assets Other Assets 63.00

Total Other Current Assets 63.00

Total Current Assets 472,866.93

Total Fixed Assets 843,900.82

TOTAL ASSETS 1,316,767.75

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 1,092.04

Total Accounts Payable 1,092.04

Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable - Accrued 25.00 Development Deposit 13,750.00 Excess Collections 197.63 GST/HST Payable -3,074.75 Reserves - Bylaw 5,000.00 Reserves - Capital Works 156,992.85 Reserves - Contingency 69,513.19 Reserves - Fire Operating 12,223.22 Reserves - General Opr 2,500.00 Reserves - Library Operating 740.39 Reserves - MR Reserves 33,682.21 Reserves - MSI Interest 34.00 Reserves - Planning Committee 7,290.00 Reserves - Rec & Parks 6,784.21 Reserves - Recreation Board_ 7,641.46 Reserves - Recreation Goods Opr 500.00 Reserves - Roads Opr 221.40

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04/27/19 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of March 31, 2019

Mar 31, 19 Unearned Income 100,041.66 Unearned MSI Capital 56,625.18

Total Other Current Liabilities 470,687.65

Total Current Liabilities 471,779.69

Total Liabilities 471,779.69

Equity Equity in Fixed Assets 843,900.70 Operating Fund Surplus 51,957.19 Net Income -50,869.83

Total Equity 844,988.06

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,316,767.75

Page 2 Summer Village of Ghost Lake Request For Decision

Re: 2019 Budget – Tax Bylaw – MSI Operating

BACKGROUND Under the provisions of Section 242 of the Municipal Government Act, Council must adopt an operating budget and capital budget each year and only once the budgets are adopted can Council set the tax rates and pass the annual Tax Rate Bylaw.

The operating budget must include estimated amounts to provide for Council’s policies and program, requisitions, amount transferred to reserves and amounts transferred to the capital budget. The budget must estimate the amount of property tax, grants, transfers to reserves and any other sources ie. Local improvement taxes, etc. and any other taxes the municipality may impose ie. Business tax.

The Capital budget must include estimated amounts needed to acquire, construction, remove or improvement capital property, the anticipated sources and amounts of money to pay the costs and any amounts transferred to the operating budget.

Starting in 2019 the Operating Budgets will be required to show three (3) years and the Capital Budgets five (5) years. Those projections have been included in the 2019 budget presentation.

Attached is a Budget for 2019 based on current services.

Issue:

The Summer Village is required by law to pay the provincial education tax requisition. However, The Summer Village has not received the 2019 requisition amount from the Province, as the Province did not pass a budget prior to the provincial election being called. The Summer Village is required to incorporate the provincial requisition into the calculations for the 2019 Property Tax Bylaw; as such there are essentially two options available:

1. Wait until the new provincial government passes its budget, at which point the actual requisition amount will be known. a. This is not practically feasible, because it would delay the mailing of The Summer Village’s tax notices and the collection of tax revenue and accordingly, potentially causing the Summer Village to not be able to meet its ongoing financial obligations.

2. Estimate the amount of the 2019 provincial requisition for purposes of the property tax calculations by using the amount of the 2018 requisition, which was $125,641, for the 2019 calculation; a. It is critical to note that if the actual 2019 requisition amount is higher than the estimated requisition amount, The Summer Village will be required to remit the full amount of the requisition to the Province and recover any shortfall through the 2020 property tax rate.

MSI and Federal Gas Tax Grant amounts for 2019 have not yet been released. These values have been estimated to be the same as 2018 values.

Since the last Council meeting, Administration has reviewed actual expenditures incurred during the year and have included changes in the budget to reflect the actuals. The significant changes include:

• Our Bylaw officer has retired and as such we no longer have a contract in place for bylaw enforcement. The budget of $3000 was removed from the 2019 calculations. • A 5-year Fire Services agreement was entered into with MD Bighorn in August 2018. The cost of this agreement is $3,000 per year. • A one-time grant if $1,000 was included for the newly formed Community Association • Audit costs were increased by $1,000 for coming year • $1000 has been entered for SDAB board member training. Training has become mandatory for all board members and must be completed by April 1, 2019. We currently have 2 members. To date only 1 $0 training was offered by the province in July of 2018, and another may not be offered before the deadline. Depending on Board members ability to maintain their training, which has to be completed ever 3 years, and the interest of residents to sit on the board, Council may want to consider entering into a Regional agreement such as the one attached. This could be considerably more expensive but having a trained SDAB board is a viability requirement from Municipal Affairs.

Planning Project for 2019 is the completion of the MDP. Once MDP is complete Council may wish to begin work on IDP/ICF as the completion of the IDP is required by the Provincial Government by April 1, 2020. Funds have already been secured by an ACP Grant with the MD of Bighorn and the SV of Waiparous. The SV Ghost Lake is the managing Partner and funds have been secured through an ACP grant. All 3 partners will need to be onboard to begin work on this project.

This 2019 budget reflects a 1.5% (2.5% 2018) overall increase in taxes comprised of a 3.4% (3.6% 2018) increase in the municipal portion of taxes and a 4.9% (4.5% 2018) increase in the school requisition.

No costs are shown for dock expansion, again this will need to be addressed in the 5-year capital budget once numbers are known.

Capital projects for 2019 include: golf greens $30,000 (subject to grant funding), breakwater road repairs $14,000, Fire equipment $2,500.

The budget provides for $5,000 in funds to be transferred into the Capital Works reserve. This is common practice of Council to assist with building up reserves for future replacement and rehab projects. Estimated MSI Operating funds are included in the budget with an offset value to reserves. If Council chooses to spend equivalent value funds in the current year, an expense allocation can be provided, and the offset will be removed from Transfer to Reserves.

All other service levels are illustrated as remaining the same as previous year.

The budget does not include any costs for potential items that may be required including:

• Occupational Health and Safety Plan for Volunteers

Those items could still occur this year if funded from reserves. The MSI grant for 2019 has not been allocated at this time, once the amounts are known, these funds could be allocated to waste management, as in past years with equivalent amount brought forward to reserves. Those reserves could be used for projects similar to those outlined above either this year or into the future.

OPTIONS 1. Determine what amount to tax for the 2019 Education requisition. 2. Council may want to adjust some of the expense lines to mitigate any increases. 3. Discuss and plan for any Council initiatives

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 1. Without knowing the exact amount of MSI funding there may be a need for an increase in operating funds, but this remains unknow until the Provincial Government releases its 2019 Budget. While the Province has committed to funding MSI through 2021 all indications point to reductions in the amount of the grants annually. If there is a shortfall in MSI funding the difference can be made up with reserve funds. 2. Without knowing the actual school requisitions there may be a shortfall this year if the requisitions come back higher than budgeted for. Any shortfall would need to be made up in the 2020 tax cycle.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Council review the budget to determine if there are other items to be included or changed. 2. Review impact of amendments 3. Estimate the amount of the 2019 provincial requisition for purposes of the property tax calculations by using the amount of the 2018 requisition, which was $125,641, for the 2019 calculation 4. Approve the 2019 Annual Budget 5. Adopt the 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw

Submitted by: Sherri Bureyko April 29, 2019

Attachment: 2019 Budget and 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw School Tax 57% 131,937.00 Waste Management 6% 12,754.17 Roads 1% 1,500.00 Fire & Emergency 6% 14,295.47 Recreation, Parks & Library 6% 14,127.25 Council Expenses 1% 1,975.00 Administration (includes General Admin & Insurance, Planning,21% Bylaw48,534.46 Enforcement) Reserves 2% 5,000.00

1.00 230,123.35 Total off by DI

2019 Tax Distribution Reserves, 2%

Administration (includes General Admin & Insurance, Planning, Bylaw Enforcement), 21% Council Expenses, 1%

Recreation, Parks & School Tax, 57% Library, 6%

Fire & Emergency, 6% Roads, 1% Waste Management, 6% SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKET Difference Operating Multi-Year 2019 Interim Budget - Dec 4, 2018 2018 2018 ACTUAL 2019 2019 vs 2020 2021 Budget as of Dec 31, 2018 Budget 2018 Budget Comments Budget Budget Operating Budget

REVENUES TAXES Taxes collected for Municipal Purposes Municipal Residential Tax Levy 96581 94,085.36 98,067 1,486 103,193 111,796 Municipal Linear Tax Levy 123 116.60 119 -4 Proposed budget increase 119 119 Sub-total: 96,704 94,201.96 98,186 1,482 1.5% 103,313 111,916

Taxes collected for School Board Requisitions Linear Tax Levy (for residential) 226 222.37 243 17 243 243 Public School Tax Levy 125,535 120,274.07 131,694 6,159 131,694 131,694 Designated Industrial 2 5 3 5 5 Excess Collections prior years 0 0 0 - - Sub-total: 125,763 120,496.44 131,942 6,176 4.9% 131,942 131,942

TOTAL Taxes Collected for all Purposes 222,467 222,750.00 230,128 7,658 3.4% 235,255 243,858

OTHER General Municipal Revenues Investment Income 375 392.27 500 125 300 300 Penalties and Costs of Taxes 0 490.21 0 0 User Fees and Sale of Goods 60 255.00 60 0 tax certificates 60 60 Other Income 0 404.87 0 0 Grants 0 16,640.10 0 0 Transfer from Reserves 9,100 4,313.44 2,000 -7,100 dock expansion permits Road repair subject to TA and Alberta Enviro Transfer from Capital 14,000 0.00 14,000 0 approval 5,000 5,000 Sub-total: 23,535 22,495.89 16,560 -6,975 5,360.00 5,360.00

GRANTS - Provincial Recreational Grants 0 0.00 0 0 1,260 1,260 Admin Grants 9,403 9,403.00 9,403 0 MSI Grant - estimate for 2019 Planning Grants 15,000 3,750.00 77,850 62,850 MDP and IDP/ICF Funding 30,000 30,000 Fire Grants 0 0.00 0 0 Transportation Grants 0 0.00 0 0 Sub-total: 24,403 13,153.00 87,253 62,850 31,260.00 31,260.00

OPERATING REVENUES - Parks & Rec. Regatta Income 0 3,663.50 0 0 Miscell. Parks/Rec income 0 0.00 0 0 Transfer from Reserves 500 0.00 0 -500 Sub-total: 500 3,663.50 0 -500 0.00 0.00

Total Municipal Revenues (net of Requisitions) 145,142 141,565.95 201,999 56,857 139,933 148,536

29,000 is MDP grant and Breakwater road TOTAL INCOME (including Requisitions) 270,905 262,062.39 333,941 63,033 repair funds from reserve 271,875 280,478

EXPENSES Garbage Removal Monthly Waste Services with an extra pick up in August and 2 additional months (Nov Contracted Services 11,482 11,919.21 12,254 772 and Dec)of extra bin open 12,867 13,510 Recycling Services 0 0.00 0 0 Town of Cochrane - - Goods 0 0 0 Contracted Mtce 500 0.00 500 0 clean up waste site area 500 500 Sub-total 11,982 11,919.21 12,754 772 13,367 14,010

Roads, streets, sidewalks, lighting Maintenance 500 0.00 500 0 misc 500 500 Contracted Services 0.00 0 0 Goods 1,000 758.03 1,000 0 sand boxes, sand/salt mix 1,200 1,200 Depreciation Expense Common Services 1,354 545.87 1,354 0 1,354 1,354 Depreciation Expense Roads 14,358 27,263.58 14,358 0 14,358 14,358 Depreciation Expense Water 57 57.31 57 0 57 57 Transfer to Reserves 0 0 0 interest unearned grants - - Sub-total 17,270 28,624.79 17,270 0 17,470 17,470

Waterfront Contracted Maintenance (operating) 14,000 0.00 14,000 0 Shoreline erosion work, road repair 5,000 5,000 Professional fees 2,000 0.00 2,000 0 dock expansion studies Depreciation Expense 97 97.12 97 0 97 97 Waterfront 16,097 97.12 16,097 0 5,097 5,097

Fire Prevention Insurance 3,845 3,844.96 2,855 -990 Property & Vehicles 4,238 4,451 Training 225 0.00 0 -225 - 800 Equip. Maint & Repairs - Building 700 600.61 500 -200 1,000 1,000 Equip. Maint. & Repairs - Equipment 4,025 6,630.72 4,000 -25 lawnmower requires maitenence 1,500 1,500 Goods 350 347.74 350 0 500 500 Fuel, filters, etc 350 140.95 350 0 500 500 Utilities 1,950 1,839.04 2,008 58 2,068 2,130 Vehicle Registration and Inspections 800 188.90 800 0 Reg $200 Inspec $600 900 1,000 Emergency Operations Centre 200 268.50 100 -100 set up EOC kits 100 100 Fire Services 0 3,332.10 3,332 3,332 Fire Service Agreement with MD Bighorn 3,000 3,000 Depreciation Expense 17,481 18,581.02 17,481 0 17,481 17,481 Transfer to Reserves 0 0.00 0 0 Sub-total 29,926 35,774.54 31,777 1,850 31,287 32,462

Library Materials, Goods, Services 100 0.00 250 150 auto door closure 100 100 Transfer to Reserves 0 0.00 0 0 Depreciation Expense 62 61.70 62 0 62 62 System Fees 841 841.32 861 20 10.50 PER CAPITA 882 902 Sub-total: 1,003 903.02 1,173 170 1,044 1,064

Recreation / Parks Contracted Mtce 2,000 136.01 1,000 -1,000 Repairs 3,000 5,000 Lease 500 500.00 500 0 TransAlta Lease 500 500 Materials, Goods & Services 4,600 3,111.69 1,500 -3,100 keys, pooper bags, new swim buoys 3,000 3,000 Rec Committee Expenses 600 600 0 curling rocks 500 500 Community Association Grant 0 0.00 1,000 1,000 One time grant Regatta Expenses 3,097.92 0 1,000 1,000 Insurance 600 590.55 596 -4 facility & equipment 611 626 Summer Employee 0 0.00 4,620 4,620 Student 6 weeks - 7 hours/day - 2,000 1700Weed control/Inspection Snow 500/call Contracted Services 7,636 5,840.26 3,200 -4,436 x 3 (lawn caddies was 3405 in 2018) 1,700 1,700 Depreciation 4,687 4,687.00 4,687 0 4,687 4,687 Transfer to Reserves 0 0.00 0 0 Sub-total 20,623 17,963.43 17,703 -2,920 14,998 19,013

4/28/2019 SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKET Difference Operating Multi-Year 2019 Interim Budget - Dec 4, 2018 2018 2018 ACTUAL 2019 2019 vs 2020 2021 Budget as of Dec 31, 2018 Budget 2018 Budget Comments Budget Budget Professional Contract Services Benchmark 2019 is last year of contract - Assessment Services 4,500 4,331.20 4,500 0 expect increase in 2020 6,000 6,000 Audit Services 3,400 3,200.00 4,500 1,100 4,500 4,500 Planning Services 20,000 5,070.00 80,850 60,850 MDP, IDP/ICF, Dev Officer, SDAB 33,000 33,000 Sub-total: 27,900 12,601.20 89,850 61,950 43,500 43,500

Insurance - AUMA 3,000 2,501.29 1,757 -1,243 liability insurance, crime 2,500 2,550

Council Expenses Honourariums 1,500 1,500.00 1,500 0 $500 each per year 1,500 1,500 Meeting expenses 325 192.43 325 0 rent, incidental costs 325 375 Council expenses - other 150 150 0 200 200 Sub-total: 1,975 1,692.43 1,975 0 2,025 2,075

General Administration Administrative Services 29,080 26,342.91 28,180 -900 contract CAO 29,990 31,039 Assoc. and Membership Fees 1,870 1,869.65 1,804 -66 AUMA, ASVA, FCM, CFPA 1,982 2,042 Service Fees and IT 300 183.86 400 100 web service, cloud storage, domain 550 550 Bank Service Charges 100 31.90 50 -50 100 100 Photocopies & Printing 720 616.25 720 0 720 750 Office Equipment , maintenance, upgrades 100 58.17 100 0 100 100 General Legal 0 0.00 0 0 - - Bylaw enforcement 3,000 7,000.57 0 -3,000 no bylaw officer 3,500 4,000 Mileage charges 1,320 935.50 1,502 182 6 meetings + 6 additional meetings, events 1,800 1,800 Postage & Courier 374 264.54 400 26 425 425 Land Titles 50 24.00 50 0 50 75 Stationary & Printing 500 56.48 500 0 525 575 Election & ARB 600 0.00 600 0 600 1,500 Special Projects 1,000.00 0 0 500 500 Telephone & Fax 696 471.77 696 0 725 750 Workers Compensation Insur. 350 281.11 336 -14 175 185 Depreciation Expense 86 86.00 86 0 86 - Transfer to Reserves 9,403 9,403.00 9,403 0 2018 MSI equivilent - est for 2019 Sub-total: 48,549 48,625.71 44,827 -3,723 41,828 44,391

Total VILLAGE Operating Expenditures 178,325 160,702.74 235,182 56,857 173,116 181,632

Transfer to Summer Village Capital Program 5,000 5,000.00 5,000 0 fund capital projects/res. 5,000 5,000 Non-cash depreciation offset -38,183 -51,379.60 -38,183 0 -38,183 -38,097

TOTAL Village Expenditures and Transfers 145,142 114,323.14 201,999 56,857 139,933 148,536

Requisitions Public School Board 107,490 102,351.06 110,243 2,753 110,243 110,243 Excess collection 0 Designated Industrial (DI) 2 5 3 5 5 Separate School Board 18,270 17,993.11 21,694 3,424 21,694 21,694 Sub-total: 125,763 120,344.17 131,942 6,180 131,942 131,942

TOTAL EXPENSES, Transfers & Requisitions 270,905 234,667.31 333,941 63,037 271,875 280,478

Budgeted Gain or (Loss) 6,176 27,395.08 0 126,070 0 0

FINANCES ACQUIRED (Capital Revenues) Disposal of Fixed Assets 0 0.00 0 0 Contributed Capital 0 0.00 0 Short term borrowing 0 0.00 0 0 Return on Investments 1,250 3,175.73 1,400 150 Prov Grants 32,500 32,500 0 Golf Greens/water pump 50% Prov Grants -FGT 0 24,055.14 0 0 Prov Grants - MSI Operating 0 0.00 0 0 Prov Grants - MSI 0 227,575.03 0 0 Road - MSI, BMTG, FGTF Transfer from Operating 5,000 5,000.00 5,000 0 Annual Contribution Transfer from Reserves 30,600 1,600.00 14,000 -16,600

TOTAL FINANCES ACQUIRED 290,100 261,405.90 52,900 -16,450

FINANCES APPLIED (Capital Expenditures) Recreation Facilities 0 0 0 Facility upgrades 12,000 0 -12,000 Fire Equipment upgrade / replacement 7,100 1,600.00 2,500 -4,600 Water Vehicle 0 Road Improvments 0 251,630.17 1,500 1,500 Road Work Road Signage 0 0 0 Equipment upgrade / replacement (e.g. tractors) 0 0 0 Golf course upgrade 30,000 30,000 0 Replace Greens (subject to grant) Fencing Upgrades 0 0 0 Dock Expansion 0 2,000 2,000 Natural Areas 0 0 0 Transfer to Operating 14,000 14,000 0 road repair breakwater subject to TA Transfer to Reserves 6,250 6,307.35 6,400 150

TOTAL FINANCES APPLIED 69,350 259,537.52 56,400 -12,950

NET CAPITAL 0 1,868.38 -3,500 -3,500

4/28/2019 SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKET 2019 Interim Budget - Dec 4, 2018 Capital Budget - with 5 Year Projections CURRENT YEAR DESCRIPTION FUTURE 2019 Source for Funding 2020 2021 2022 2023 Source of Funding Reserves Grants Borrowing

Waterfront Improvements Purchase / place large rocks along breakwater $0 $ - considered operating expense/on lease Repair breakdwater road $14,000 $ 14,000 considered operating expense/on lease Dock Expansion $2,000 $ - considered operating expense/on lease Capital Works Reserves/taxes Beach improvements $0 considered operating expense/on lease

Road construction Road Improvements $1,500 $ - $ - Allocated Grants (FGTG) $0 $ - $ - Administration

Fire Facilities / equipment Facility upgrades $0 $ - $ - Water Supply $0 $ 125,000 Capital Grants water cistern with dry hydrants Trailer/pump used MSI and 50% cost share with ` Fire Equipment upgrade / replacement $2,500 $ - $ 2,500 trailer/pump $2.5k Province

Parks Development Recreation equipment / development playground upgrades $ 7,500 50%Reserves/50%fundraising Golf Course upgrades $30,000 $ 30,000 new greens - subject to rec grants $ - Grants Fencing upgrades $ 50,000 Capital Grants Equipment upgrade / replacement (e.g. tractors) $ 25,000 Capital Works Reserves Natural Areas (enhancement, protection) $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Reserves (MR)

Utilities Water Sewage Garbage Collection

TOTAL $50,000 $ 14,000 $ 32,500 $ - $ 50,000 $ 125,000 $ 22,500 $ 40,000

ESTIMATED BALANCE IN THE Capital Reserves 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Beginning Year Balances in Reserves Capital Works $156,993 $162,493 $167,993 $173,493 $178,993 $165,743 Municipal Reserve $33,682 $33,682 $33,682 $33,682 $33,682 $33,682 Fire (Capital/Operating) $12,223 $12,223 $12,223 $12,223 $12,223 $12,223 Contingency (Capital/Operating) $69,513 $69,513 $69,513 $69,513 $69,513 $69,513 $272,411 $277,911 $283,411 $288,911 $294,411 $281,161 Activity during Year in Reserves Contributions to Reserve $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Interest Earned $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Withdrawal (from Reserve) $0 $14,000 $0 $0 $18,750 $40,000

Balance at Year End (as of December 31st) $277,911 $269,411 $288,911 $294,411 $281,161 $246,661

Grant Sources MSI $92,816 $ 92,816 FGTF $9,246 $ 9,246 $ 9,246 $ 9,246 MSI - BMTG Component $10,733 ACP $77,850

$190,645 $102,062 $9,246 $9,246 $0 $0

MSI Grant - Carried over prior to 2019 $206,726 TOTAL available Grants $308,788 ESTIMATED AS 2019 VALUES NOT YET RELEASED

4/28/2019 SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKET 2019 Interim Budget - Dec 4, 2018

SCHEDULE A 28-Apr-19

CONTRACT SERVICES # OF MONTHLY ANNUAL ADMIN MONTHS RATE COST

Sherri Bureyko 12 2325 27900 27900.00 0 0.00 Additional Fees # hours Rate 7 40 280.00 280.00 28180.00

TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE RATE EST KM TOTAL ADMIN -MEETING TRIPS 0.55 2400 1320 MISC 0.55 330 181.5 1501.5 SCHEDULE B 28-Apr-19 STATIONARY & SUPPLIES

GENERAL SUPPLIES 500

500

SCHEDULE C 28-Apr-19 PRINTING & PHOTOCOPYING

GENERAL COPYING 450 NEWSLETTERS 300 FORMS, ETC 50 SPECIAL PROJECTS 150

950

SCHEDULE D 28-Apr-19 COUNCIL GOODS

GENERAL 200

200

SCHEDULE E 28-Apr-19 POSTAGE & PHONE

TELUS & FAX 696

POSTAGE GENERAL 87 POSTAGE NEWSLETTERS 78.3 POSTAGE TAXES & Assessment 208.8

374.1

SCHEDULE F 28-Apr-19 RETURN ON INVESTMENT RATE TIME PERIOD PRINCIPLE AMOUNT 0.00% 0.5 0 0 1.40% 1 30000 420 SHORT TERM GIC 0.50% 1 0 0

420

Capital Reserve Interest 1.40% 1 100000 1400

SUMMER WORKER SCHEDULE NO. HOURS RATE TOTAL EMPLOYER TOTAL DAYS /DAY /HOUR WAGES CONTRIBUTIONCOST 6 weeks - labour 30 7.00 $ 20.00 4200 420 $ 4,620 per person GRANT 20 6 $ - $ - $ -

NET COST of STUDENT 1 $ 4,620 0 Contract Grass Cutting $ 3,136.00

SCHEDULE G WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 26% High Season Monthly Each Total Fuel Total Monthly Annual Garbage bin 4 c/y 2 231.665 $ 463 120 $ 584 2,919 Garbage bin 4 yard season 1 180 $ 180 47 $ 227 1,134 Recycling 4 c/y bin 1 151 $ 151 39 $ 190 951 Commodity Adjustment 1 50 $ 50 13 $ 63 315

Low Season Garbage bin 4 c/y 2 231.665 $ 463 120 $ 584 4,087 Garbage bin 4 yard season 1 62.5 $ 63 16 $ 79 551 Recycling 4 c/y bin 1 151 $ 151 39 $ 190 1,332 Commodity Adjustment 1 50 $ 50 13 $ 63 441

11,730 SUMMER VILLAGE OF GHOST LAKET 2019 Interim Budget - Dec 4, 2018

Residential Assessment 47,629,500 Linear Assessment 58,030 TOTAL ASSESSMENT 47,687,530

ASFF Assessment - Residential 41,132,230 ASFF Assessment - Linear 61,530 Opted Out School Assessment - Residential 7,006,090 TOTAL ASSESSMENT 48,199,850

MUNICIPAL TAX RATE 0.0020590 ASFF RES TAX RATE 0.0026743 OPTED OUT RES TAX RATE 0.0030964 LINEAR ASFF TAX RATE 0.0039493

REQUISTIONS: Requisition Overlevies School Tax ASFF SCHOOL REQ - RES $ 110,000.00 $ - $ 110,000.00 OPTED OUT SCHOOL - RES $ 21,694.00 $ - $ 21,694.00 ASFF LINEAR $ 243.00 $ 243.00 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY (DI) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 131,942.00 $ - $ 131,942.00 (expense) (revenue)

Requisitions Excess AMOUNT TO ASSESSMENT MILLRATE AMOUNT Under LEVY LEVIED

SCHOOLS - RESIDENTIAL $ 110,000.00 $ 110,000.00 41,132,230 2.674 110000 SCHOOLS - RES - RCSSD $ 21,694.00 $ 21,694.00 7,006,090 3.096 21694 SCHOOLS - COMMERCIAL $ 243.00 $ 243.00 61,530 3.949 243.00 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY $ 5.00 $ 5.00 58,030 0.086 3.00 ------TOTAL REQUISITIONS $ 131,942.00 0 $ 131,942.00 48,199,850 131940

AMOUNT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT MILLRATE AMOUNT LEVY LEVIED GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEVY $ 98,186.35 47,687,530 2.059 98186.35 ------TOTAL MUNICIPAL LEVY 0 $ 98,186.35 2.059 98186.35 ------TOTAL $ 131,942.00 $ 230,128.35 commercial 6.008 230126.35 ======RES ASFF 4.733 RES Separate 5.155 69167.73 -$ 29,018.62 Mun - Linear $ 119.48 Mun - Res $ 98,066.87 96580.8723

$ 98,186.35 Summer Village of Ghost Lake Tax Bylaw 236 Page 2

Summer Village of Ghost Lake Bylaw Number 236

A bylaw to authorize the rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the Summer Village of Ghost Lake for the 2019 taxation year

WHEREAS, the Summer Village of Ghost Lake has prepared and adopted detailed estimates of the municipal revenues and expenditures as required, at the Council meeting held on April 29, 2019

WHEREAS, the estimated municipal expenditures and transfers set out in the operating budget for the Summer Village of Ghost Lake for 2019 total: $ 201,999.35 and;

WHEREAS the estimated municipal revenues and transfers from all sources other than taxation is estimated at the balance of: $ 103,813.00 is to be raised by general municipal taxation and;

WHEREAS, the requisitions are estimated to be: Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Residential & Farmland $ 110,000.00 Non-Residential $ 243.00 Calgary RCSSD Residential & Farmland $ 21,694.00 Non-Residential Designated Industrial $ 5.00

WHEREAS, the Council of the Summer Village of Ghost Lake is required each year to levy on the asessed value of all property, tax rates sufficient to meet the estimated expenditures and the requisitions; and

WHEREAS, the assessed value of all property in the Summer Village of Ghost Lake as shown on the assessment roll is:

Residential & Farmland $ 47,629,500 Non-Residential $ 58,030 Total $ 47,687,530 Summer Village of Ghost Lake Tax Bylaw 236 Page 2

NOW THEREFORE, under the authority of the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000 M-21 and amendments thereto, the Council of the Summer Village of Ghost Lake, in the Province of Alberta, hereby enacts as follows:

Tax Levy Assessment Tax Rate

General Municipal $ 98,186.35 $ 47,687,530 0.00206

Designated Industrial $ 5.00 $ 58,030 0.00009

Education Property Tax Requisition* ASFF Residential $ 110,000.00 $ 41,132,230 0.00267 Non-residential $ 243.00 $ 61,530 0.00395 Calgary RCSSD Residential $ 21,694.00 $ 7,006,090 0.00310 Non-residential *these values have been adjusted for previous years over and under levies as per section 359(3) MGA

Total Residential Tax Rate 0.00516 Total Non-residential Tax Rate 0.00609

This bylaw shall take effect on the date of the third and final reading

Read a first time on April 29, 2019

Read a second time on April 29, 2019

Read a third time and passed on April 29, 2019

Mayor

Chief Administrative Officer

SECTION 7 OLD BUSINESS Summer Village of Ghost Lake Request For Decision

Re: Financial Policy

BACKGROUND

At the February 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Council approved a set of Financial Policies to satisfy the Provincial Municipal Accountability Program requirements and satisfy the identified need for guiding policies to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.

The following policies were approved by Council;

• Purchasing • Signing Authority • Employee and Volunteer Expense • One Time Grant

It was determined one more policy was required for Recurring Grants to Organizations. Administration was instructed to provide a policy for Council to review at the next Regular Meeting.

OPTIONS 1. Review the draft policy and make necessary amendments 2. Approve the Recurring Grant to Organizations policy as presented

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 1. None RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Approve the Recurring Grant to Organizations policy as presented

Submitted by: Sherri Bureyko April 29, 2019

Attachments: Recurring Grant to Organizations Policy SUMMER VILLAGE OF NO 19-05

GHOST LAKE DATE APR 29 2019 POLICY – RECURRING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 1 of 1

1. POLICY In recognition of Council’s wish to support and encourage the activities of the following organizations, grants shall be provided each year to:

2. GHOST LAKE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The grant shall be based on the efforts of the GLV COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION to recruit new members and to maintain the membership that it has. The calculation of the grant will be based on the following criteria:

2.1. The GLV COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION must apply to the Summer Village no later than February 28 of each year for the grant and provide the number of members in good standing as of December 31 of the previous year.

2.2. The payment of the grant will be provided on the following basis: 2.2.1. A base amount of $500 will be provided regardless of membership 2.2.2. $5 per member for the first fifty (50) members 2.2.3. $15 per member over the first fifty (50) members

2.3. The maximum grant available to the GLV COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will be $1,000 per year or as determined by Council from time to time.

2.4. All grant requests must be received by council in writing.

Approved by Council this 29th day of April 2019

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Mayor John Walsh Sherri Bureyko Chief Administrative Officer

Summer Village of Ghost Lake Request For Decision

Re: Sale of Yellow Truck

BACKGROUND At the February 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Council passed a motion to sell the Yellow water truck.

The truck was purchased in 2016 for $7,500 and in the two years since approximately $10,000 has been spent on inspections, registration, maintenance, and outfitting the truck for use. Insurance for the 2 trucks was $2,919.96 in 2018, most of that cost being attributed to the Yellow truck. In 2019 we changed the designation of both trucks to Public Works vehicles and that reduced our insurance costs to $2,855.37.

By searching regional websites, I have determined that similar vehicles are being offered for sale in the range of $7,000 – $10,000.

A Vehicle auction in Calgary may be an option if there is no interest from any ads placed for the sale of the vehicle.

OPTIONS 1. Direct administration to place ads for the sale of the Yellow Truck – allocate budget 2. Follow up with Warren regarding the purchaser of the Green Truck and see if he is interested in the Yellow Truck 3. Direct Administration to research the cost of selling at auction 4. Do not sell the Yellow Truck and maintain its use as in the past FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 1. The sale of the Yellow truck could amount to between $5,000 - $10,000 in annual savings. These funds could be redirected to operating an alternate water supply in the Summer Village.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Set a For Sale Price for the sale of the Yellow Truck and a minimum price that will be accepted in negotiations. 2. Direct administration to place ads in Kijiji and in the Calgary Auto Trader 3. Direct Administration to research selling at Auction and revisit this option at the next Council meeting if there has been no interest.

Submitted by: Sherri Bureyko April 29, 2019

SUMMER VILLAGE OF NO 19-05

GHOST LAKE DATE APR 29 2019 POLICY – RECURRING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 1 of 1

1. POLICY In recognition of Council’s wish to support and encourage the activities of the following organizations, grants shall be provided each year to:

2. GHOST LAKE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2.3. The maximum grant available to the GLV COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will be $1,000 per year or as determined by Council from time to time.

2.4. All grant requests must be received by council in writing.

Approved by Council this 29th day of April 2019

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Mayor John Walsh Sherri Bureyko Chief Administrative Officer

Summer Village of Ghost Lake Request For Decision

Re: Trans Alta Lease of Waterfront and Breakwater

BACKGROUND The 5-year lease with Trans Alta is coming up for renewal on May 31, 2019.

Although administration has requested Trans Alta start the discussion with us regarding a lease renewal, I have been unsuccessful in getting more than a polite thank you and we will let you know response.

Our current lease does contain a clause regarding renewal. It states that “this Lease shall continue on an evergreen basis and be automatically renewed for successive one (1) year periods after the expiry of the term unless either party gives notice of its intention to terminate this lease” As we have not heard anything regarding termination we can continue to gently request a renewal of the lease and in the mean time pay our $500 annual fee for June 1 assuming an automatic 1 year renewal.

OPTIONS 1. Continue to work with Trans Alta to get a new lease renewal 2. Maintain a year to year lease as per the current agreement 3. Terminate the lease FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 1. At this time a renewal value is not known – Trans Alta may ask for an increase in the negotiation period

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Continue to work with Trans Alta to get a new lease renewal 2. Maintain a year to year lease as per the current agreement and pay the $500 annual fee for June 1, 2019.

Submitted by: Sherri Bureyko April 29, 2019

SECTION 7 CORRESPONDANCE

2019 Spring – Member Update

Peter Pellatt, ASVA President retires Spring is just around the corner and as the season changes there are changes at the ASVA. President Peter Pellatt has decided that it is time to step down from his position. During his time as President, Peter was instrumental in resolving a number of key issues for Summer Villages and was able to elevate the status of the ASVA so that we are recognized as the third municipal association right behind the AUMA and RMA.

Mike Pashak, new ASVA President Mike is a third-generation property owner on Sylvan Lake and is in his first term on Council for the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay. He is a seasoned executive-level business professional with 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry. During his career, he worked collaboratively on business and government relations initiatives on topics that ranged from operational and customer issues to regulatory matters.

ASVA Priorities Under Mike’s guidance and with the support of the ASVA Board of Directors, we will continue advocate on your behalf to ensure that the Government of Alberta and the other Municipal Associations recognize that Summer Villages are sustainable municipalities that are a well-respected, recognized level of government and stewards of our lake and river environments.

We will continue to educate the Government of Alberta on our top priorities, which are:

Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) - to revise the current and future MSI funding formula so that Summer Villages receive a fair and equitable share that is consistent with all other municipalities in Alberta. Summer Villages have the same infrastructure needs as all other municipalities and currently receive only half of the base level funding that others receive.

Provincial Disturbance Standards (Boat Mooring & Dock Placement) – The Government of Alberta is responsible for the majority of lakes and lake shore. That responsibility should be delegated to the Summer Villages and other municipalities that are adjacent to a lake. We are closer to the issues and better positioned to manage them. We have proven ourselves to be lake stewards. Having that responsibility can promote harmony in a community through community based decisions.

Safe Communities – There is a need for improved policing and bylaw enforcement that meets the needs of all Summer Villages. Rural crime has increased and there is a need for an updated approach to policing and enforcement.

Rural Crime Watch News – April 2019 Monthly Update to Members of Cochrane Foothills Protective Association

AGM REPORT CFPA held the Annual General Members’ Meeting on April 6, 2019. We were happy to welcome CFPA Members and members of the public. It was also an honour to welcome Blake Richardson, MP – Banff Airdrie, Cam Westhead- MLA -Banff- Cochrane. It was terrific to welcome MD of Big Horn Deputy Reeve, Paul Clark. We also welcomed Ed Schrottner and Ed Kitt from Jepson Petroleum, which has been partnering with CFPA for the past 3 years.

• Blake Richardson MP, brought greetings from Parliament and congratulated CFPA on the work that has been done towards Crime Prevention in rural communities. He presented a Certificate of Recognition to the CFPA Board. The picture is below.

• The CFPA thanked Blake for his support with the mailbox thefts and vandalism issue that has been occurring in Rocky View County. CFPA Director Samanntha Wright reached out to Blake for discussion and awareness of the concerns. Blake’s support and availability has provided communication at the Federal level to work towards sourcing solutions for this challenge.

• Cam Westhead MLA brought greetings from the legislature and applauded CFPA in their efforts to support crime prevention in the County and their Communities. He mentioned that coupled with the RCMP initiative, the Rural Crime Watch program and CFPA can continue to contribute, significantly, to continued crime prevention education and reduction in Rocky View County.

• Paul Clark, Deputy Reeve for MD Bighorn, brought greetings from the MD and commended the CFPA on their growth over the past few years, and commended the Board on managing this growth. As a former CFPA Director, he appreciates the work that has been done and the commitment from the current Board. He encouraged everyone to talk with their neighbours and to get involved in the CFPA and Rural Crime Watch program.

The business meeting commenced with the Community Partners introductions and reports.

• Cochrane RCMP Detachment – Cst. Nathan MOORE has been assigned to new duties, within the Detachment and Cst. Mark SEAMAN is now our new Liaison Officer. Mark provided a summary on his tenure with the Cochrane RCMP Detachment and is looking forward to working with the CFPA Board. He provided a report, later on in the meeting, on the current stats for the Cochrane Detachment and indicated there has been a modest decrease in some crimes. For a full copy of this report, please email [email protected] and a copy can be emailed out to you.

• Cochrane Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch – Officer Matthew Visentin, who is the Liaison Officer for Fish and Wildlife, provided a brief report on the activities of the Branch and encouraged everyone to report suspicious hunting and trespassing activity to the Report A Poacher line. F&W have the most success with enforcement and charges on incidents that are

called in promptly by the public. While the Officers do regular patrols, he mentioned the broad area they have to cover and need the extra eyes and ears to help them know when illegal activity is taking place.

• Ed Schrottner, from Jepson Petroleum welcomed all in attendance and explained the benefit of the partnership between Jepson Petroleum and the CFPA through the Drivers Awareness Program. All of Jepson’s fuel delivery trucks are equipped with dash cams and are in contact with dispatch while on the road. This supports the reporting of suspicious activity and capturing digital images for use by the RCMP or other Law Enforcement agencies, should it be needed.

Highlights from the Business meeting include:

• CFPA received grant funding from Rocky View County that lead to the development of the CFPA Website. • CFPA also received grant funding from the MD of Bighorn to support the development and maintenance of the CFPA Website. • Membership has grown in the past year. We have experienced more than a 10% increase in Membership.. This indicates more Rocky View County residents becoming involved in contributing to a safe community and learning more about crime prevention strategies. • Website is up and running and you can now download the Membership and Sign forms from the site. These can be emailed to [email protected] to become a Member or order Signs. CFPA now accepts e-transfer payments and these can be sent to [email protected] . CFPA is set up for auto deposit so no password is needed. • Reporter – each member is now set up with an access to Reporter – CFPA’s on-line reporting tool for members. This was developed so Members could log suspicious activity, after reporting to the RCMP. Members can log in as see what has been reported in their area. • Fan Out system – CFPA is researching ways to enhance sending fan outs to the Members. We are investigating a “push communication” system that will have the capacity to provide text, email and phone notifications. More to come. • Trace Pen – through “Project Lock UP” recently launched by Alberta “K” Division of the RCMP, the Trace Pen is now available. It is a micro dot marking pen that provides identification of personal equipment and belongings. This unique marking is registered through the Trace Pen database. The RCMP can identify who the owner is by tracing back the micro dot to the owner. More info to come on this as well.

Board of Directors (and officers elected by Board at a later meeting) for the 2019 term are: Rosemary Lindsay, President; Brad Jones, Vice President; Amanda Glover, Secretary; Bob Bleaney, Treasurer; Gayle Watson, Membership and Signs; Samannatha Wright, Director; and Will Glover, Director.

Thank you to retiring Directors, Jim Willson and Kelly Smith for your support and commitment to the Board over the past years. We look forward to working with you, outside of the Board function, on various projects.

Certificates of Recognition were provided to:

• Paul Clark – Past CFPA Director

• Kelly Smith – Past CFPA Director

• Gayle Watson – for 20 years dedication as CFPA Secretary • Jim Willson – Retiring CFPA Director

Following the Business Meeting

• The new Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Video was presented. This video ‘What is Alberta Rural Crime Watch’ is available at https://www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca/resources/videos-media .

• A presentation on navigating the new website was presented by Brad and Bob along with an update on the enhancements that have occurred in Reporter.

• We held a panel discussion, Collaboration and Communication – Sharing of information to enhance the existing Rural Crime Watch Program in which we discussed the Rural Crime Watch Program and the Citizens on Patrol Program; the similarities and differences. Bill Zuck and Duane Bailey, from Cochrane Citizens on Patrol provided a presentation on the C.O.P. program, requirements, process and commitment required. This was an informative session which discussed the difference of active patrols and expectations, and reporting of suspicious activity, done by C.O.P. and the passive patrols and reporting of suspicious activity as mandated by the Rural Crime Watch program. While each has a role to play in crime prevention, in a community, the approach is quite different and requires different levels of commitment from their respective Membership.

Writer this issue Rosemary Lindsay

L to R – Jim Willson, Gayle Watson, Brad Jones, Blake Richards, Bob Bleaney, Rosemary Lindsay

Implementation Fact Sheet Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure Amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act, 2018

Campaign Finance and

Contribution Disclosure Requirements 3. Financial disclosure statements are required from all candidates, included self-funded Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act campaigns. s.147.12, s.147.3 (1)(f) (g),s. (LAEA) 147.3 (2), s. 147.4, s. 147.7, s. 147.8, s. Section Numbers: s. 2(4), s. 3(4), 147.81, s. 147.82, s. 147.83, s. 147.84 s. 22 (1.2) (1.3), s.147.3 (1)(f) (g), s.147.3 (2), s. 147.4, s. 147.7, s. 147.8, s. 147.12, s. 147.81, s. What do School Boards need to 147.82, s. 147.83, s. 147.84 know? Previous requirement: School Boards are no longer able to set their own disclosure and surplus rules and candidates must 1. The campaign finance rules contained in the follow the rules in the LAEA. LAEA did not apply to school boards and the school boards could set their own disclosure What do prospective candidates and surplus rules. need to know? 2. Candidates were required to disclose names All candidates in municipal and school board and addresses of donors whose elections must follow the Campaign Finance and contributions exceed $100. Disclosure rules in the LAEA.

3. Candidates who ran self-funded campaigns Candidates must disclose the names and addresses were not required to submit financial of donors whose contributions exceed $50. disclosure statements. All candidates, regardless of being self-funded or accepting contributions, are required to file a What’s changed? disclosure statement with the municipality and/or 1. All campaign finance provisions apply to school division in which they sought election. school board trustee candidates. s. 22 (1.2) (1.3), s. 147.12 When do these changes take place? 2. Candidates are required to disclose names The amendments to the LAEA came into force and addresses of donors whose December 11, 2018. contributions exceed $50. s. 147.4

Corporate and Union Donations Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.1 (1)(d) (e)(f) (g), s. 147.13, s. 147.2 (1)(2) (6), s. 147.23, s. 147.24, s. 147.32, s. 147.33 Previous requirement: The LAEA previously allowed campaign donations from corporations, trade unions and employee organizations. What’s changed? Prohibited organizations, including corporations and unincorporated organizations, including trade unions and employee organizations, are prohibited from contributing to municipal election campaigns. What does the public need to know? No corporation or unincorporated organization, including a trade union and employee organization, and no individual ordinarily residing outside Alberta, shall make a contribution to a candidate. s. 147.2(2) What do prospective candidates need to know? Only an individual ordinarily residing in Alberta may make a contribution to a candidate. s. 147.2(1) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018.

Thus, an individual may make as many contributions Fundraising Contributions to as many school board and municipal candidates Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act in their jurisdiction as they wish as long as the total (LAEA) combined amount of all of those contributions does not exceed $4000 per school board and $4000 per Section Numbers: s. 147.1 (1)(c), s. 147.1 (2)(3), municipality. s. 147.2 (3)(4)(5), s. 147.31 For example, an individual may contribute $2000 to candidate one and $2000 to candidate two but Previous requirement: CANNOT contribute over $4000 to both candidates one and two. 1. The LAEA established a $5,000 contribution limit per year for any person, corporation, A second example; an individual may contribute trade union and employee organization, to a $4,000 to candidate one but CANNOT contribute to candidate. any other candidate.

2. The LAEA established a $10,000 per campaign period contribution limit for self- What do prospective candidates funded candidates. need to know?

3. The LAEA did not address fundraising It is the responsibility of the contributor/donator to functions in municipal/school board ensure, before making a contribution under the elections. LAEA, that the contributor/donator is not prohibited from making a contribution and is not making a What’s changed? contribution that is in excess of the $4000 limit. s. 147.13 (1) 1. The contribution limit has been lowered to $4000 per campaign period for municipal When do these changes take elections and $4000 per campaign period for school board elections. s. 147.3 place?

2. Individual contributions are limited to $4000 The amendments to the LAEA came into force for municipal candidates and $4000 for December 11, 2018. school board candidates. The same limit applies to self-funded campaigns. s. 147.2(3)

3. The donation portion of fundraising contributions is subject to general contribution restrictions and limits. s. 147.31(1) What does the public need to know?

No individual ordinarily residing in Alberta shall contribute in any campaign period an amount that exceeds;

 $4000 in total to candidates for election as councillors; and,

 $4000 in total to candidates for election as school board trustees. s. 147.2 (3)

Campaign Spending Limits Campaign Bank Accounts Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.34, 147.85, 147.91(1)(a) Section Numbers: s. 147.3 Previous requirement: Previous requirement:

The LAEA did not contemplate spending limits in The LAEA required that a candidate open a bank municipal or school board elections. account once total contributions received reach $5,000. Self-funded candidates were not required to What’s changed? open a bank account.

By way of a future regulation, spending limits for What’s changed? municipal and school board elections will be established and municipalities/school boards will be The LAEA requires all candidates, including self- enabled to set a lower limit by bylaw. s. 147.91 funded candidates, to open a bank account when at least $1,000 in total contributions is received, including money contributed by the candidate for What do prospective candidates their campaign. s. 147.3(1) need to know? What do prospective candidates Once the regulation is in place, no candidate and no chief financial officer of a candidate shall incur need to know? election expenses that exceed, in total, the amounts determined by the regulations. s. 147.34 A candidate, self-funded or not, MUST open a campaign bank account once total contributions to A candidate who exceeds the limits determined by the candidate’s campaign exceeds $1000. the regulation is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000. s. 147.85 If a candidate’s contributions do not exceed $1000, they are NOT required to open a campaign bank When do these changes take account. place? When do these changes take The amendments to the LAEA enabling the creation place? of a spending limit regulation came into force The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018. The regulation is currently December 11, 2018. being developed and no limits will apply until the regulation is in place.

be accepted up until 6 weeks prior to the Nomination Period, Definition date of the by-election. s. 25(2)(b) of a Candidate and Campaign Nomination day (which is now the final day Period to accept nominations) is 6 weeks before election day. s. 25(1) Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) 2. All individuals are required to be nominated Section Numbers: s. 1(s.1), s. 12(a), s. 25, s. 27, in the municipality and/or school board they intend to run in prior to incurring campaign s. 28, s. 1(e.1), s. 147.1 (1)(b), s. 147.22 expenses or accepting campaign contributions. s. 147.22 Previous requirement: 3. An individual may accept contributions or 1. Nomination day was defined in the LAEA as incur expenses outside of the campaign being 4 weeks prior to election day, between period so long as the total amount of 10am and 12noon. contributions or expenses does not exceed $2,000. s.147.22(3) 2. A candidate had to register with the municipality in which they intend to run prior 4. The LAEA identifies a “candidate” as any to accepting campaign contributions. person who is nominated for election as a Registration could occur at any time over the councillor of a municipality or trustee of a 4 year campaign period. school board. s. 1(e.1)

3. The LAEA identifies a ‘candidate’ as an 5. The definition of “campaign period” is now individual nominated as a candidate for January 1-December 31 in the year of a election as a councillor of a municipality general election. s. 147.1 (1)(b) under the LAEA or an individual who intends to be nominated as a candidate for such an What do individuals already election and accepts campaign contributions or incurs campaign expenses. campaigning for the 2021

4. The LAEA defines ‘campaign period’ as general elections need to know? being the period beginning January 1 No additional contributions may be received immediately following a general election to and no campaign spending may occur until December 31 following the next general election. the campaign period begins January 1, 2021. s.147.94, s.147.95, s.147.96 5. Requirements 2 to 4 did not apply to candidates for school boards, as they could set their own campaign finance rules by What do prospective candidates bylaw. need to know? What’s changed? 1. The “nomination period” now begins January 1 of the year of the general election and 1. Rather than nominations being restricted to ends on Nomination Day (6 weeks before a period of 2 hours, 4 weeks prior to election the general election). day, nomination papers will now be accepted by a jurisdiction at the beginning of 2. Once your nomination has been filed, you the campaign period (January 1 in the year are considered a candidate and may begin of an election) to 6 weeks prior to election to accept contributions. day. s. 25(2)(a) 3. The campaign period is January 1 – In the case of by-elections, the “nomination December 31 in the year of the general period” will commence the day following the election and you CANNOT accept campaign resolution of council or school board setting contributions or incur any campaign the date of the by-election. Nominations will expenses until you have been nominated as a candidate. corresponding url goes in this space ©2018 Government of Alberta | Published: March 2018 | ISBN Electronic: XXX-X-XXXX-XXXX-X

4. You can accept nominal contributions or incur expenses outside of the campaign period so long as the total amount of contributions or expenses does not exceed $2,000. s.147.22(3) What does the public need to know?

1. You may nominate an individual to become a candidate in a general election any time from the start of the campaign period (January 1 in the year of the general election) until Nomination Day (6 weeks prior to the election).

2. You CANNOT contribute to an individual’s campaign until they have filed their nomination papers and have become a candidate. When do these changes take place? The amendm