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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT n OF BRAZEAU NO. 77
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING p 98 1112
.r MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA DATE: 98 1112 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: M.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Page Nos. Call to Order
Present
1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda
2. Adoption of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of 98 10 28. f5) 3. Business arising from the 98 10 28 Regular Council Meeting
4. Emergent Items
5. Delegations/Appointments
10:00 am Sheldon Fuson, Fire Chief pi 11:00 am Ratepayer Concerns
6. Finance Matters
a) Landfill Authority Expansion Debenture
- Report and recommendation attached 1-4 b) Extension of AuditorAppointment
- Report and recommendation attached p 5-6
7. Public Works Matters
a) Proposed Subdivision Servicing
- report and correspondence attached 7-8 8. Planning, Development and Land Matters
a) Application for Amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 109-90 Proposed Bylaw No. 343-98 Lot I, Block 10, Plan 982 0064 (Hamlet of Lodgepole) From Rural Industrial Land Use Districting to Hamlet Commercial Land Use Districting Applicant/Owner: Pam and John Bruce PI 9.14 - Report and recommendation attached p
b) Wascana Energy Inc. Oil Revenue Reviews Nl/2 14-50-8-W5M, NW 1A 34-49-8-W5M and SW V4 23-50-8-W5M 15-23 - Report and recommendation attached
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9. Supplies and Services Matters
a) Truck Tender
- report and recommendation attached 24-25 10. General Matters
a) RatepayerConcerns - for discussion with P regardto the placement on agenda
b) Correspondence from ratepayerregarding the Breton Plots. n 26 - Correspondence attached.
c) Correspondence from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools 27-28
ra - Correspondence attached.
d) Appointment ofTechnical Advisor to the West Central Airshed
e) Appointment of member and an alternate to the Family/School Liaison Advisory Committee
f) Correspondence from the Village of Breton regarding the fire hall. 29 - Correspondence attached
g) Drayton Valley/Brazeau EconomicDevelopment 30 pi - Correspondence attached
11. Correspondence/Items for Information a) Partners -ASafety Codes Council Newsletter 31-34 b) Correspondence from the Village of Breton regarding the Pembina Valley Regional Ambulance Authority representative.
r^J 35 c) Correspondence from the Village of Breton regarding the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Board representative. p 36 d) Correspondence from the Village of Breton regarding the Community Lottery Board representative. 37 e) Correspondence from the Alberta Congress Board regarding a news release following the conference on taxes held in Jasper. 38-39 r f) Correspondence from Northwestern Utilities regarding a Change in 1998/99 Winter Gas Rates 40--42 g) By-Law -A Legal Digest of Current Trends in the Law of Local Government 43-46 h) Correspondence from Northrock regarding the proposed Sour Gas Processing Plant. 47-49 i) Partnerships Information Bulletin 50-51 j) Update on Health in Alberta 52-55 k) Correspondence from FCSS regarding the 1998 Storybook 56 - Available from Administration
I) Correspondence from Environment Canada regarding the Federal Court case of"The r Friends of the West Country v. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans". 57 m) Council Committees Appointments from the Town of Drayton Valley 58 S) n) Yellowhead Regional LibraryNewsletter 59-60 o) Yellowhead Regional Library Director's Report 61-68 p) Child& FamilyServices Authority News 69-70 q) Contact Newsletter - October 21/98 71-72 r) Contact Newsletter - October 28/98 73-74 s) Correspondence from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools regarding the election results. 75 t) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding the AGRA Earth & Environment Report on Managing Environmental Requirements for Municipal Road Construction 76-78 u) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding the 1998 Election Results 79-83 IP
q?]i v) Correspondence from TomThurber, MLA regarding the comments submitted to the Agricultural Lease Review Committee. 84
12. Councillor Reports
13. Question Period for Media
14. Meeting Dates
- Schedule a meeting with the Town of Drayton Valley - Schedule a meeting with Tom Thurber - Schedule an information day for schools
ipi 15. In Private Session
a) Annexation b) 3:00 pm - Planning Issues - delegation attending r c) Personnel Matter d) Impact Study
16. Adjournment
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r MINUTES OFTHE REGULARCOUNCIL METING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, HELD IN THE M.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN DRAYTON VALLEY ON WEDNESDAY, 98 10 28.
CALL TO ORDER Reeve M. Schwab called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. ra PRESENT M. Schwab, Reeve B. Guyon, Councillor D. Ellis, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor J. Starling, Councillor K. Porter, Municipal Manager K. Robinson, Recording Secretary P> R. Hogan,Agricultural Fieldman
OTHERS Adria Gamble, Western Review Kathy Fitzgerald, University of Alberta Dr. Jim Robertson, University of Alberta Dr. Fred Bentley, University of Alberta Dr. Paul Woodard, Associate Dean of Research, Uof A Dr. Jim Beck, Chairman, Renewable Resources, Uof A Bill Flesher, Ratepayer Jodi Lind, Ratepayer
OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office
K. Robinson administered the oath of office to Councillor Bart Guyon and Councillor Jack Starling.
IP ADDITION TO Addition To and Adoption of Agenda AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2212-98 Moved by B. Guyon to adopt the agenda with the following additions:
8. d) Terms of Tax Recovery Sale and Reserve Bids e) Farmland Assessment f) Meetingswith neighboringmunidpaiities 9. t) Correspondence from Minister Iris Evans
12. a) Council Meeting Schedule b) Meeting with Iris Evans at 3:00pmon Nov. 3rd. c) Aviation Unlimited breakfast on Nov. 7th d) Correspondence from Staff Sgt. Doug Bangle
13. d) communication with ratepayers e) Inter-municipal Development Plan f) Mystical Fireworks g) Recruitment Update CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY*
DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments
Dr. Jim Robertson, Dr. Paul Woodard, Dr. Fred Bentley, Dr. Jim Beck and Kathy Fitzgerald attended the Council meeting today in order that Council could present them with the cheque for $50,000 for the Breton Plots Endowment Fund. Dr. Paul Woodard thanked Council for the contribution, Wi stating thatan anonymous donor would be matching the contribution, bringing upto a total of$100,000 forthe Endowment Fund Contribution. The delegation from the University ofAlberta, Bill Flesher r and Rola Hogan leftthe meeting at 9:12 am.
ADOPTION OF Adoption of Minutes r MINUTES 2213-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to adopt the minutes ofthe Regular Council Meeting of 98 10 08 amended as follows:
Page 3- Motion #2128-98 should read 'Grazing Lease Review Committee' r BUSINESS Business Arisina ARISING None
EMERGENT Emeraent Items ITEMS None p) GENERAL MATTERS General Matters
Correspondence from the Dravton Vallev/Brazeau PI Economic Development Board
Council discussed the correspondence received from the ff? Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Board regarding the downsizing of the Board. pi Council agreed to bring the correspondence back to the November 12th meeting forfurther discussion.
R. Matthew, Planning, Development and Lands Officer arrived at the meeting at 9:17 am.
PLANNING, Planning, Development and Land Matters DEVELOPMENT AND LAND MATTERS Requests for Zoning Compliance
Council reviewed the report and recommendation presented by R. Matthews.
Jean Stewart arrived at the meeting at 9:25 am.
2214-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the pi recommendation for zoning compliance exemption.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R. Matthews left the meeting at 9:30 am. F>
FINANCE MATTERS Finance Matters jji) Cash Statement and Investment Summary Council reviewed the Cash Statement and Investment Summary as presented. 2215-98 Moved byJ. Starling to approve the Cash Statement and Investment Summary for September, 1998 as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY IP r D. Welsh, Sr. Accounting Co-ordinator arrived at the meeting at 9:32 am. Debentures 34th Avenue Water and Sewer Main Extension Bvlaw No. 341-98 Council reviewed the report and recommendation as m presented by D. Welsh. ^ 2216-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the debenture for the 34thAvenue Water &Sewer Line p Extension for a period of5 years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY p? 2217-98 Moved by J. Starling to give Bylaw 341-98 1st reading as amended. P CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2218-98 Moved by B. Guyon to give Bylaw 341-98 2nd reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2219-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to give unanimous consent to goto 3rd reading for Bylaw 341-98. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2220-98 Moved by D. ElKs to give 3rd and final reading to Bylaw 341-98. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. Whitelock arrived at the meeting at 9:40 am. pi Landfill Authority Expansion Debenture Bvlaw No. 342-98 Council reviewed the report and recommendation as presented by D. Welsh. fS) 2221-98 Moved by B. Guyon to debenture the Landfill Authority Expansion for a period of 25 years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2222-98 Moved by B. Guyon to give 1st reading to Bylaw No. 342-98. I CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY k> D. Welsh left the meeting at 9:45 am. 1 GENERAL General Matters MATTERS Bvlaw No. 337-98 - Respecting Nuisances and Unsightly and Untidy Premises Council reviewed Bylaw No. 337-98 as submitted. 2223-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to give Bylaw No. 337-98 3rd and final reading amended as follows: Page3 - #8 - should read paragraph 9 IN FAVOR M. Schwab D. Ellis A. Heinrich m OPPOSED B. Guyon J. Starling CARRIED f^J Sheldon Fuson arrived at the meeting at 9:47 am. Bvlaw No. 339-98 - Procedural Bvlaw Council reviewed BylawNo. 339-98 as submitted. 2224-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to give 3rd and final reading to Bylaw No. 339-98 amended as follows: Page 1 - should read "Now therefore, the Coundl of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77..." 2.1 a) delete 'both' and 'and the Deputy Reeve'. 2.1 q) should read "Point of Order is..." 2.1 v) delete "ask specific questions" and add "bring forward concerns" CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (R Tax Recovery Sale Council reviewed the report and recommendation as submitted. 2225-98 Moved by B. Guyon to approve the terms of the Tax Recovery Sale and Reserve Bids for November 9th as recommended on pages Iand 2 of Report No.TC 98-13. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Farmland Assessment Reeve M. Schwab stated that the presentation made by R. Hogan,the Agricultural Fieldman, was very well receivedand was-atoo goingto boprosontod-at p* Meetings with Neighboring Municipalities 2226-98 Moved by B. Guyonthat Administration schedule meetings with the neighboring municipalities; Leduc, Yellowhead, Parkland, Wetaskiwin and Clearwater. |» CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY S. Fuson left the meeting at 10:08 due to an emergency. Wi ITEMS FOR Correspondence/Items for Information INFORMATION a) Correspondence from ParklandCounty regarding their Municipal Development Plan. b) Correspondence from Telus regarding emergency information. 2227-98 Moved by B. Guyon to request a copy of the agreement between Parkland and Telus, as discussed at the Zone 3 meeting. p CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY c) Correspondence from Child& FamilyServices Authority regarding the development of a Child and Family Service Center in Drayton Valley. d) Correspondence from Alberta Urban Municipalities Association regarding the 1997 Ground Ambulance Task Force. e) Correspondence from the Local Authorities Pension pi Plan regarding the refund ofadditional contributions t for 1998. f) Correspondence from Alberta Social Services regarding Family Violence Prevention Month. g) Conservation and Reclamation Information Letter mi h) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding Managing Environmental Requirements for Municipal pi Road Construction Projects. 1 i) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding their Audited Financial Statements. j) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding the Discussion Paper on Moving Wide Farm Machinery r 2228-98 Moved by B. Guyon to refer the ^ discussion paper to the Agricultural Service Board. I CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY m k) Municipal Law Bulletin from Brownlee Fryett - I) AAMD&C Executive Meeting Highlights m) Contact Newsletter dated Oct 7/98 r n) Contact Newsletterdated Oct 14/98 P o) Correspondence from the County of Camrose No. 22 l regarding the AAMD&C Fall Convention Reeve's Meeting. J p) Correspondence from Alberta Transportation and Utilities regarding the Special RuralTransportation Grant. I q) Correspondence from concerned ratepayers regarding the intersection of Secondary Highway 616 and m Highway 20. r) Correspondence from Telus regarding payphone rate increase. s) Correspondence from BCTel and Telus regarding the plans to merge. t) Correspondence from Iris Evans, Minister of Municipal Affairs. 2229-98 Moved by B. Guyon to receive the correspondence for information with the exception of items (b) and (j) which were dealt with separately. p IP CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY - Grace and Mike Meuller arrived at the meeting at 10:24 am. P 2230-98 Moved byJ. Starling to discuss the i correspondence from Iris Evans, Minister of Municipal Affairs during the xIn Private' session. m\ CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY i COUNCILLOR Councillor Reports REPORTS Councillor 3.Starling reported that he attended: I - Surface Rights Lease Review Committee - Municipal Planning Commission Regular Meeting - Agricultural Service Board Meeting p - Municipal Planning Commission Special Meeting | - Council Orientation Meeting - Public Meeting re: Farmland Assessment - Council Organization Meeting r-AAMD&C Zone 3 Meeting - Road Tour m Councillor B. Guyon reported that he attended: j - Council Orientation Meeting 1 - Public Meeting re: Farmland Assessment - Council Organization Meeting r-AAMD&C Zone 3 Meeting - Road Tour - ProvincialWoodlot Meeting in Edmonton p -AAMD&C meetings (2) I - Grand Opening of the 55+ Recreation Centre - - Surface Rights Lease Review Committee P Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: 1 - Council Orientation Meeting - Public Meeting re: Farmland Assessment _ - Council Organization Meeting i - AAMD&C Zone 3 Meeting ^ - Road Tour m Councillor D. Ellis reported that he attended: | - Council Orientation Meeting - Public Meeting re: Farmland Assessment - Council Organization Meeting m - AAMD&C Zone 3 Meeting t - Road Tour - Breton Fire Fighters Meeting I Reeve M. Schwab reported that she attended: - Council Orientation Meeting - Public Meeting re: Farmland Assessment 'P - Council Organization Meeting ! - AAMD&C Zone 3 Meeting p 8 - Road Tour - Meeting with the Breton Fire Department regarding the ASB Tour - Grand Opening of the 55+ Recreation Centre MEETING Meeting Dates DATES - Council meetings will commence at 9:00 am. P^ - Nov. 3rd - 3:00 pm- Meeting with Iris Evans 2231-98 Moved by B. Guyon to approve twoCouncillors attendance at the Aviation Unlimited breakfast on Saturday, November 7th. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY r - Council reviewed the correspondence received from Staff Sgt. Doug Bangle regarding changes within the force and Council's meeting with the RCMP during the AAMD&C Wi Convention. Chris Bruner arrived at the meeting at 10:43 am. 2232-98 Moved by B. Guyon to schedule a Special Council meeting for Nov. 9th at 7:30 pm for the purpose of strategic planning forthe AAMD& C Convention. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve M. Schwab called a 5-minute break. DELEGATIONS/ Delegations/Appointments pi APPOINTMENTS Ratepayers in Attendance Jean Stewart Tom Hystad Jody Lind Cliff Whitelock Chris Bruner John Gauthier Hubert Morrison Mike Meuller Grace Meuller Marvin Pischke Sye O'Malley Margarita Pischke JoeGass Ron Portas Margaret Haggart Lyle Sibley Shirley Sibley Usa Marr-Laing Roy Brydges RATEPAYER Ratepayer Concerns CONCERNS Marvin Pischke brought forth his concerns regarding a well PI sight being developed close to his property. He asked the I following questions: 1) Is the land held in trust for ratepayers? 2) Does the M.D. own the lands? 3) Has the Surface Rights Lease Review Committee approved an agreement with Northrock? 4) Whose signatures are on the agreement? 5) Did Council ratify the agreement before it was signed? 6) Did the committee have the authority to negotiate this agreement? PI 7) Have there beenother lease agreements signed since the committee began in 1997? 8) Did the Committee feel thatthis agreement should have any concerns for the residents? IH 9) Whywasthisagreement not brought to the attention of the publicbefore signing? Mr. Pischke stated that most of the residents in the area are P notin favor ofthis proposed development. He stated that [ Council has made some changes in the mandate ofthe Committee, but ifs too late. He stated further that the m Committee was set up to reviewexisting leases, not j negotiate new facilities and Councillors should not be ^ negotiating on behalf ofthe residents. P Mr. Pischke stated that he is not concerned with Northrock - but of Councils decision to allow the disposal well to proceed without public input. [.' Mike Meuller stated that he was glad to see that Council has - fixed a few things, but Council is morally obligated to go to public with issues likethis. js I Marilyn Conlon from Northrock stated thatshe had sent out Information packages to all the residents within a 3km radius of the proposed facility. She further stated that just I because the M.D. has signedan easement does not mean - that the facility will be built. She stated that she is in Drayton Valley to talkto the people andto heartheir P concerns. Ms. Conlon stated that the people have a rightto decide if the proposal can go ahead or not. She agreed to meet with r concerned residents after the Council meeting. Jean Stewart asked who authorized the agreement to be signed and why was there no public hearing before signing? Mrs. Stewart said she attended a meeting with Amoco and Northrock and only three other ratepayers were in P attendance. She stated that it was because other [ ratepayers weren't invited. She stated further that Council was invited to the meeting, why didn't they attend? ! Mrs. Stewart stated that she has a concern with setback ^ regulations. Afeedlot must be 700 meters away from other buildings but a sour gas well only has to be 100 meters. pi I Jody Lind asked, with regard to the unsightly premises Bylaw, who decides what Is? And what about unsightly r battery sights? He also stated that the bylaw authorizes entry to a premises...he said that is more power than the RCMP. p J. Lind referred to the tax sale - paragraph B and asked who i Would paythe outstanding condo fees? Roy Brydges asked why Council did not get public input fe**w pr' vc-4-o signing the agreement with Northrock? 10 P Marvin Pischke stated that hefelt the ratepayer concerns l were falling on dead ears. m Lisa Marr-Laing stated that asfar asshe was aware, PIAD's /7\ 1 only concern was a visual concern. She asked js* there were \^J anyconcerns raised by PIAD regarding affluence. P Cliff Whitelock stated that Council should have informed the [ public. p Aresident asked if Council could do anything to hold this j development off, because the well is being set up now. Mike Meuller asked Council ifthey would help them stop the P plant iftheydon't want it? r i Reeve M. Schwab stated that the issue would be discussed m later in the meeting. k Aratepayer stated that when Council discusses the issue to Keep in mind the Lodgepole blowout. p ! Cliff Whitelock stated that he had a concern with the assessments of woodlots. He stated that they were rtoohigh when FMA holders do not paytaxes. Hefurther stated that once they get started taxing timber - they'll start taxing cows, horses and sheep. He stated that if we cater to the big guys - the little guys get run over. I Cliff Whitelock asked ifthe Councillors drove on the Elk River Road on their road tour, and that it should be the first priority for paving. t Chris Bruner stated that she has a concern with her road. She stated that she hasn't seen a grader in a month and it p is hard on her truck. She informed Councillor Heinrich that j she would be calling him everyday until she gets a grader. Marvin Pischke recommended that Councillor Starling and f* Councillor Guyon deeply evaluate their participation on the I Surface Rights Lease Review Committee. r Chris Bruner asked if the discussion regarding the proposed sour gas facility would be in private. Reeve M. Schwab stated that no it would not. i I Jean Stewart welcomed the two new Councillors and welcomed a female Reeve. r ADJOURN FOR Adjourn for Lunch LUNCH 2233-98 Moved by J. Starling that the Regular Council m Meeting of 98 10 28 adjourn for lunch at 12:30 I pm. „ CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11 CALLTO ORDER Reeve M. Schwab called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. PRESENT M. Schwab, Reeve B. Guyon, Councillor D. Ellis, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor J. Starling, Councillor K. Porter, Municipal Manager I K. Robinson, Recording Secretary jpl OTHERS Adria Gamble, Western Review Jean Stewart, Ratepayer 2234-98 Moved by B. Guyon to add to the agenda under item 8 (g) a discussion regarding the ratepayer concerns. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2235-98 Moved by A. Heinrich thatCounciijgeJ^teaa advice regarding the processedthe signing of the lease agreement on 11-14-50-8 W5M. CARRIED UANANIMOUSLY 2236-98 Moved by B. Guyon that the terms of reference for the Surface Rights Lease ReviewCommittee I add the following: a) Public consultation isto be done beforesigning lease agreements for a sour gas facility b) Allof Council become the Committee CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY QUESTION Question Period for Media PERIOD FOR MEDIA None IN PRIVATE In Private Session SESSION 2237-98 Moved by A. Heinrichthat the Regular Council Meeting of 98 10 28 proceed into 'In Private' at 1:40 pm for the purpose of discussing the following: « a) Annexation b) Pipeline Crossing pi c) Planning & Development Contract d) Inter-municipal Development Plan e) Communication with Ratepayers f) Mystical Fireworks g) Recruitment Update p CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12 2238-98 Moved byJ. Starling that the Regular Council Meeting of 98 10 28 come out of "In Private'at 3:07 pm. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2239-98 Moved by B. Guyon that Council ratifythe *S| Planning and Development contract. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2240-98 Moved by B. Guyon that Council appoint R. Matthews as the Acting Planning, Development and Land Officer until the position has been filled. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2241-98 Moved byJ. Starling that Administration draft an open letter to ratepayers, to be circulated by mail drop. P CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY p ADJOURNMENT 2242-98 Moved by B. Guyon that the Regular Council Meetingof 98 10 28 adjourn at 3:08 pm. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve p Municipal Manager pi MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, HELD IN THE M.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN DRAYTON VALLEY ON PI FRIDAY, 98 10 23. CALL TO ORDER K. Porter called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. PRESENT B. Guyon, Division One J. Starling, Division Two M. Schwab, DivisionThree A. Heinrich, Division Four D. Ellis, Division Five K. Porter, Municipal Manager K. Robinson, Recording Secretary OTHERS Colm Heaney, Western Review Dixie Ellis, Ratepayer Greg Ellis, Ratepayer Cliff Whitelock, Ratepayer Wes Tweedle, Ratepayer OPENING K. Porter welcomed the Councillors and ratepayers to REMARKS the meeting and asked whether they chose to conduct the election by secret ballot or by a show of hands. Council discussed the issue and decided to vote by a show of hands. There was a concensus among the Councillors to record the proceedings of the Organizational Meetingof 98 10 23. ELECTION OF Election ofOfficers OFFICERS ELECTION OF REEVE Election of Reeve p> K. Porter called for nominations for the position of Reeve. Nominations J. Starling nominated B. Guyon D. Ellis nominated M. Schwab pi K. Porter asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 4 2140-98 Moved by A. Heinrichthat nominations cease. p) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab was elected Reeve for the Municipal Districtof p) Brazeau. p p OATH OF Oath of Office pi OFFICE K. Robinson administered the Oath of Office to Councillor M. Schwab for the position of Reeve for the Municipal SSI District of Brazeau No. 77. Reeve M. Schwab assumed the chair at this time. 3!) DEPUTY Deputy Reeve REEVE p| Discussion took place regarding the rotation of the members for the position of Deputy Reeve. 2141-98 Moved by B. Guyon to continue the 9 month rotation of members for the position of Deputy Reeve for the Municipal District of Brazeau. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2142-98 Moved by B. Guyon that the rotation begin with Division 4, then Division 5, Division 2 and Division 1. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY pfi OATH OF Oath of Office OFFICE K. Robinson administered the Oath of Office to Councillor A. Heinrichfor the position of Deputy Reeve for the Municipal Districtof Brazeau No. 77 until July 19,1999. OTHER Other Appointments APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Agricultural Service Board Discussion took place regarding the membership of the Agricultural Service Board. 2143-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that the membership for the Agricultural Service Board consist of 3 Councillorsand 2 members at large. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich M. Schwab D. Ellis OPPOSED J. Starlirfg B. Guyon CARRIED 2144-98 Moved by B. Guyon that Council complete the Councillor appointments to the committees first, and then the members at large. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Agricultural Service Board. p Nominations B. Guyon nominated D. Ellis A. Heinrich nominated M. Schwab J. Starling nominated A. Heinrich Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2145-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. P) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis, M. Schwab and A. Heinrich were acclaimed for the positions as members of the Agricultural Service Board. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION Municipal Planning Commission Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Municipal Planning Commission. Nominations B. Guyon nominated A. Heinrich J. Starling nominated D. Ellis pi A. Heinrich nominated J. Starling Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2146-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillors A. Heinrich, D. Ellis and J. Starling were IP acclaimed for the positions as members of the Municipal Planning Commission. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BORAD Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for members for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Nominations B. Guyon nominated M. Schwab A. Heinrich nominated B. Guyon IP) SI Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2147-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab and B. Guyon were acclaimed for the positions of members of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. M ASSESSMENT Assessment Review Board REVIEW p) BOARD 2148-98 Moved by B. Guyon that all members of Council be appointed to the Assessment Review Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for Chairperson for the Assessment Review Board. Nominations J. Starling nominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. P 2149-98 Moved by A. Heinrichthat nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon was acclaimedfor the position of Chairperson for the Assessment Review Board. 2150-98 Moved by J. Starlingthat Ken Porter, Municipal Manager be appointed Clerk for the Assessment Review Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DRAYTON Dravton Vallev Regional Landfill Authority VALLEY r REGIONAL Reeve M. Schwab called for nominations for the position of member for the Drayton Valley Regional Landfill Authority. Nominations A. Heinrich nominated B. Guyon D. Ellis nominated J. Starling 4 Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2151-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon and J. Starling were acclaimed for the positions of members of the Drayton Valley Regional Landfill Authority. pi pi B) jB) Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for alternate member for the Drayton ValleyRegional Landfill Authority. Nominations B. Guyon nominated A. Heinrich Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2152-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of alternate member for the Drayton Valley Regional Landfill Authority. PEMBINA VALLEY REGIONAL AMBULANCE AUTHORITY Pembina Vallev Regional Ambulance Authority Reeve M. Schwab called for nominations for the position of member for the Pembina ValleyRegional Ambulance ip Authority. Nominations J. Starling nominated M.Schwab 2153-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of member for the P) Pembina Valley Regional Ambulance Authority. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for alternate member for the Pembina Valley Regional Ambulance P) Authority. Nominations D. Ellisnominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked and 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 4 2154-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon was acclaimed for the position of alternate member for the Pembina Valley Regional Ambulance Authority. pi BRAZEAU SENIOR'S FOUNDATION Brazeau Senior's Foundation Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. P) Nominations J. Starling nominated M.Schwab pi Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2155-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of member for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. WARBURG SEED CLEANING PLANT Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant S) Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant. Nominations J. Starling nominated A. Heinrich (9) Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2156-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of member for the Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of IB) alternate for the Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant. Nominations A. Heinrich nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2rdand 3rd time for nominations. 2157-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY S) Wf tW) D. Elliswas acclaimed for the position of alternate for the r Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant. DRAYTON ps VALLEY AND i DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD Dravton Vallev and District Library Board §l) [ L Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Drayton Valleyand District Library Board. (B| Nominations A. Heinrich nominated J. Starling p) 1 Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. pi) 2158-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. ! CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Starling was acclaimed for the position of member for the Drayton Valleyand District LibraryBoard. BRETON AND DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD Breton and District Library Board r Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Breton and District Library Board. Nominations J. Starling nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2159-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis was acclaimed for the position of member for the Breton and District LibraryBoard. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Breton and District LibraryBoard. « Nominations Wt J. Starling nominated A. Heinrich Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. pj 2160-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. p CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY P) S) A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Breton and District LibraryBoard. DRAYTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Dravton Vallev Chamber ofCommerce Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Drayton Valley Chamber of Commerce. Nominations J. Starling nominated B. Guyon Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2161-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. r CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon was acclaimed for the position of member for the Drayton Valley Chamber of Commerce. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Drayton Valley Chamber of Commerce. r Nominations A. Heinrich nominated M. Schwab Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2162-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Drayton Valley Chamber of Commerce. BRETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Breton and District Chamber ofCommerce Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Breton Chamber of Commerce. S) Nominations J. Starling nominated A. Heirlrich Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2163-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of member for the ?*! Breton Chamber of Commerce. >S) HI Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Breton Chamber of Commerce. Nominations B. Guyon nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2164-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Breton Chamber of Commerce. PEST AND WEED APPEALS n COMMITTEE Pest and Weed Appeals Committee Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Pest and Weed Appeals Committee. Nominations 53) A. Heinrich nominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2165-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon was acclaimed for the position of member for the Pest and Weed Appeals Committee. ^ Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Pest and Weed Appeals Committee. Nominations D. Ellis nominated J. Starling ra Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2166-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Starling was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Pest and Weed Appeals Committee. pi prf!) 10 ip DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE Disaster Services Committee 'PI 2167-98 Moved by J. Starling that all Councillors be appointed Members of the Disaster Services Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WEYERHAEUSER FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE Weyerhaeuser Forest Advisory Committee Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Weyerhaeuser Forest Advisory Committee. Nominations A. Heinrich nominated B. Guyon P> Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2168-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. p) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Guyon was acclaimed for the position of member for the Weyerhaeuser Forest AdvisoryCommittee. OMNIPLEX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Omniplex Advisory Committee p Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Omniplex Advisory Committee. Nominations ip) J. Starling nominated M. Schwab Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. P 2169-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY « M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of member for the Omniplex Advisory Committee. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Omniplex Advisory Committee. Nominations D. Ellis nominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. Wi 11 2170-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 'pD B. Guyon was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Omniplex AdvisoryCommittee. DRAYTON VALLEY/ i§3 BRAZEAU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Dravton Vallev/Brazeau Economic Development Council discussed the membership for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development. 2171-98 Moved by B. Guyon that the membership for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Committee consist of one Council p) representative and one member at large. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY pi Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Committee. Nominations B. Guyon nominated A. Heinrich Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2172-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of member for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Committee. H WEST CENTRAL AIRSHED SOCIETY West Central Airshed Society Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the West Centraf Airshed Society. pi Nominations B. Guyon nominated A. Heinrich Wft Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 12 2173-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of member for the West Central Airshed Society. 2174-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to table the appointment of the Agricultural Fieldman to the West Central Airshed Committee as a technical advisor to October 28,1998. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOMINATING COMMITTEE Community Foundation Nominating Committee Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Community Foundation Nominating Committee. pi i Nominations A. Heinrich nominated J. Starling Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2175-98 Moved by D. Ellisthat nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Starling was acclaimed for the position of member for the Community Foundation Nominating Committee. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Community Foundation Nominating Committee. Nominations J. Starling nominated M.Schwab Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2176-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY4 M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of alternate for the Community Foundation Nominating Committee. SUSTAINABLE WOODLOT COMMITTEE Sustainable Woodlot Committee Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. 13 Nominations J. Starling nominated D. Ellis P^ A. Heinrich nominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. «w) 2177-98 Moved by B. Guyon that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellisand B. Guyon were acclaimed for the position of members of the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. 2178-98 Moved by B. Guyon that Ken Porter, Municipal Manager, be appointed Secretary for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Lind arrived at the meeting at 10:30 am. pi BRAZEAU SURFACE 'HP) LEASE REVIEW BOARD Brazeau Surface Lease Review Board Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Brazeau Surface Lease Review Board. Nominations B. Guyon nominated J. Starling J. Starling nominated B. Guyon Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2179-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY pf J. Starling and B. Guyon were acclaimed for the position of members of the Brazeau Surface Lease Review Board. ssij 2180-98 Moved by B. Guyon that terms of reference for the Brazeau Surface Lease Review Board be discussed later in the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY LOTTERY BOARD Community Lottery Board Sffi?i| Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Community Lottery Board. SS) 14 Nominations J. Starling nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2181-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis was acclaimed for the position of member for the Community Lottery Board. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nomination for the position of alternate member for the Community Lottery Board. Nominations J. Starling nominated A. Heinrich 2182-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich was acclaimed for the position of alternate member for the Community Lottery Board. MUNICIPAL r LIBRARY BOARD Municipal Library Board Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Municipal LibraryBoard. pj Nominations J. Starling nominated A. Heinrich B. Guyon nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. P) 2183-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A. Heinrich and D. Eilis were'acclaimed for the position of members of the Municipal LibraryBoard. YELLOWHEAD REGIONAL LIBRARY P) BOARD Yellowhead Regional Library Board Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Yellowhead Regional Library Board. w\ I' 15 Nominations B. Guyon nominated J. Starling Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2184-98 Moved by A. Heinrichthat nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Starling was acclaimed for the position of member for the Yellowhead Regional Library Board. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES BOARD Family and Community Support Services Board Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member for the Family and Community Support Services Board. p Nominations J. Starling nominated D. Ellis Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. sn 2185-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis was acclaimed for the position of member for the Familyand Community Support Services Board. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Agricultural Service Board p> Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of Chairperson for the Agricultural Service Board. Nominations B. Guyon nominated D. Ellis Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 4 2186-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. ipi CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Ellis was acclaimed for the position of Chairperson for the Agricultural Service Board. Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member at large for the Agricultural Service Board. iP 16 Nominations A. Heinrich nominated Lynn Oberle J. Starling nominated Wes Tweedle A. Heinrich nominated Lome Fleishhacker P) Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2187-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council voted in facour of Lynn Oberle and Lome Fleishhacker for the positions of members at large for the Agricultural Service Board. 2188-98 Moved by A. Heinrich to appoint Tennie McCracken for the position of secretary for the Agricultural Service Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MUNICIPAL Municipal Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION P Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for members-at- large for the Municipal Planning Commission. Nominations B. Guyon nominated Donna Wiltse A. Heinrich nominated Graham Kathol J. Starling nominated Wes Tweedle B. Guyon nominated Bob Kitching B. Guyon nominated Tom Wall Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2189-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council voted in favour of Donna Wiltse and Graham Kathol for the positions of members-at-large for the Municipal I' Planning Commission. 4 2190-98 Moved by J. Starling that A. Boulter be appointed Secretary for the Municipal Planning Commission. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY [PI r 17 SUBDIVISION Subdivision and Development Appeal Board AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL Reeve M, Schwab called for nominations for the BOARD positions of member at large for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. is Nominations A. Heinrich nominated Chris Bruner B. Guyon nominated Gordon Duce B. Guyon nominated Janet Schamber A. Heinrich nominated Mike Meuller Pt Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2191-98 Moved by D. Ellisthat nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY p Council voted in favour of Chris Bruner, Janet Schamber and Gordon Duce for the positions of member at large for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. 2192-98 Moved by B. Guyon that Ken Porter, Municipal Manager be appointed as the Secretary to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BRAZEAU pi SENIOR'S FOUNDATION Brazeau Senior's Foundation m Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member at large for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. Nominations J. Starling nominated Marie Cornelson Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2193-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4 Marie Cornelson was acclaimed for the position of member at large for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. P) Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate member for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. si Nominations B. Guyon nominated J. Starling p IP 18 Reeve M.Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2194-98 Moved by D. Ellis that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Starling was acclaimed for the position of alternate member for the Brazeau Senior's Foundation. DRAYTON VALLEY AND DISTRICT LIBRARY Dravton Vallev and District Library Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate for the Drayton Valley and District LibraryBoard. Nominations B.Guyon nominated M. Schwab Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2195-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. r CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. Schwab was acclaimed for the position of the alternate for the DraytonValley and District Library Board. PEST AND WEED APPEALS COMMITTEE Pest and Weed Appeals Committee Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member at large for the Pest and WeedAppeals Committee. w Nominations B. Guyon nominated Gordon Duce A. Heinrich nominated Mike Meuller Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. 2196-98 Moved by that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY m$ Gordon Duce and Mike Meuller were acclaimed for the positions of members at large for the Pest and Weed Appeals Committee. p pi p 19 ip DRAYTON r VALLEY/ BRAZEAU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dravton VaIlev/Brazeau Economic Development Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member at large for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Committee. Nominations D. Ellis nominated Janet Schamber A. Heinrich nominated Louise Allchurch Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rdtime for nominations. p 2197-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Louise Allchurch was voted for the position of member at large for the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Committee. SUSTAINABLE WOODLOT COMMITTEE Sustainable Woodlot Committee Reeve M.Schwab asked for nominations for the position of member at large for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. Nominations D. Ellis nominated P. Van der Schoot A. Heinrich nominated Bernie Simpson Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. p 2198-98 Moved by J. Starling that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Pieter Van der Schoot and Bernie Simpson were acclaimed for the position of members at large for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. 2199-98 Moved by B. Guyon to add an alternate member at large to the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve M. Schwab asked for nominations for the position of alternate member at large for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. pi ! 20 m Nominations *- B. Guyon nominated Clarence Litke p Reeve M. Schwab asked a 2nd and 3rd time for nominations. i 2200-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that nominations cease. f* CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Clarence Litke was acclaimed for the position of alternate p member at large for the Sustainable Woodlot Committee. _ APPOINTMENT P) _ P OF FIRE - GUARDIANS Appointment of Fire Guardians 2201-98 Moved by B. Guyon to appoint the fire f guardians as follows and to advertise for the : vacant positions. Area One Vacant P Area Two BenBusbn i Area Three Valerie Harke Area Four Rene Belva Area Five Randy Robb rAreaSix Vacant Area Seven Al Smith Area Eight VickiSteffenson General p) I Tennie McCracken I Shane Pye Sheldon Fuson Al Smith P Dave Ellis, Councillor I Anthony Heinrich, Councillor Maureen Schwab, Councillor Jack Starling, Councillor _ Bart Guyon, Councillor ' MEETING DATES Meeting Dates P Meeting with Iris Evans, Minister of Municipal Affairs 2202-98 Moved by B. Guyon that all of Council attend p the meeting with the Minister of Municipal | Affairs on November 3rd andthat prior to the meeting, a detailed letter be forwarded to the Ministerregarding negotiations that have taken P place with the Town. IN FAVOUR D. Ellis p M. Schwab ! J. Starling 1 B. Guyon P OPPOSED A. Heinrich i CARRIED 21 « MEETING SCHEDULE Meeting Schedule 2203-98 Moved by B. Guyon to schedule budget meetings for Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 3rd. at 9:00 am. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2204-98 Moved by D. Ellis to support B. Guyon for Vice President of the AAMD&C. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY IN PRIVATE SESSION In Private Session 2205-98 Moved byJ. Starling that the Organizational •B^ Meeting of 98 10 23 proceed into'In Private' at 11:20 am for the purpose of discussing annexation and the Municipal Sponsorship Program Grant. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2206-98 Moved by 3. Starling that the Organizational Meetingof 98 10 23 come out of 'In Private' at 12:55 pm. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2207-98 Moved by B. Guyonto schedule a meeting with Leo Burgess during the AAMD&C convention. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (3) 2208-98 Moved by 3. Starling to forward the letter regarding the notice of proposed annexation to the Town of Drayton Valley. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2209-98 Moved by A. Heinrich that Administration formalize terms of reference for the Surface Rights Lease Review Committee incorporating the following: §?&i 1) to negotiate oil leases 2) agreements are to be signed by committee members and Administration 3) Circulatethe information negotiated to the Councillor ** for the affected division 4) New wells are to be approved by Council 5) negotiation information circulated to Council 6) sour gas facilities or well requests require Council m approvaL CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 22 2210-98 Moved by B. Guyon tthat Administration place a calendar on the wall in the Council office for the purpose of scheduling all Council and Committee meetings. p CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office K. Robinson administered the Oath of Office to Councillor P Dave Ellis. ADJOURNMENT 2211-98 Moved by J. Starling that the Organization Meeting adjourn at 1:05 pm. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve Municipal Manager pi pi \ SR. ACCOUNTING CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT TO COUNCIL r DATE PREPARED: NOVEMBER 5,1998 DATE TO COUNCIL: NOVEMBER 12,1998 SUBJECT: LANDFILL AUTHORITY EXPANSION DEBENTURE RECOMMENDATION: That Council give second and third reading to Bylaw No. 342-98,which is the Debenture Borrowing Bylaw for the purposeof purchasing landforthe expansion ofthe Drayton Valley Landfill, so that administration may proceed with the debenture application. jp$ REPORT: Council gave first reading to Debenture Borrowing Bylaw No. 342-98on October 28,1998. As per Section 251 of the Municipal Government Act, Administration proceeded with advertising of the proposed debenture in the November 3,1998 edition of the Western Review. Bylaw No. 342-98 requires second and third reading so Administration can proceed with the debenture borrowing application. p pj J V MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 BYLAW NO. 342-98 BEING A BYLAW OFTHE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO.77, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AUTHORIZE COUNCIL OFTHE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77TO INCUR AN INDEBTEDNESS BY THE ISSUANCE OF DEBENTURES (THE "DEBENTURES") TO THE ALBERTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LAND FORTHE EXPANSION OFTHE DRAYTON VALLEY LANDFILL. WHEREAS: TheCouncil ofthe Municipality has decided to issuea bylaw pursuant to Section 251 oftheMunicipal Government Actio authorize the financing, undertaking and completing ofthe Drayton Valley Landfill Expansion. The Municipal District ofBrazeau has made plans, specifications and estimates for r the project andconfirms thetotal cost ofthesaid project is$300,612.00. In orderto construct and complete the said project, itwill be necessary forthe Municipality to borrow thesum of$300,612.00 (the "indebtedness") ontheterms and conditions referred to in this bylaw. The Municipality will repay theindebtedness over a period oftwenty-five (25) years inannual instalments, with interestnotexceeding fourteen per cent (14%), or the interestrate fixed from timeto timebythe Alberta Municipal Financing Corporation, per annum, payable annually. Theamount ofthe existing debenture debtofthe Municipality at December 31,1997 is $853,936, no part of which is in arrears. The estimated lifetime of the project is 50 years. n All required approvals for the project have been obtained andthe project is in compliance with all acts and regulations ofthe Province ofAlberta. The Council ofthe Municipality has given proper notice ofintention to undertake and complete theexpansion oftheDrayton Valley Landfill site, and no sufficiently signed andvalid petition against thesaidproposal has been received by the Council. THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OFTHE MUNICIPALITY DULY ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Thatforthe purpose ofexpanding the Drayton Valley Landfill site, the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Six Hundred and twelve dollars ($300,612.00) be borrowed from AMFC bywayofdebentureon the credit and securityofthe Municipality. 2. The debenture to be issued under this bylawshall not exceed the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Six Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($300,612.00) may be inany denomination notexceeding the amountauthorized bythis bylaw and shall be dated having regardto the date ofthe borrowing. 3. The debenture shall bear interest during the currency of the debenture, at a rate not exceeding fourteen percent (14%), or the interest rate fixed from time to time by the Alberta Municipal FinancingCorporation, per annum, payable annually. 4. The debenture shall be issued in such a manner that the principle and interest will be combined and be made payable in, as nearly as possible, equal annual instalmentsover a periodof twenty-five (25) years, in accordance with the schedule attached and forming a part of each debenture. 5. The debentures shall be payable in lawful money of Canada at the Royal jH) Bank in the Town of Drayton Valleyor at such other bank or financial institution as the Council of the Municipality may authorize as its banking agency during the currency of the debenture. 3*1 Bylaw No. 342-98 3 _ Page 2 pi 6. The Chief Elected Official and ChiefAdministrative Officer of the Municipality shall authorize such bank or financial institution to make payments to the holder of the debentures, on such date and in such amounts as specified in the repayment schedule forming part of each debenture. 7. The debentures shall be signed by the Chief Elected Official and the Chief AdministrativeOfficerof the Municipality and the Municipal Secretary shall affixthe corporate seal of the Municipality to the debentures. 8. There shall be levied and raised in each year of the currency of the debentures a rate or rates on the assessed value of all lands and improvements shown on the assessment roll, sufficient to provide an annual tax adequate to pay the principal and interestfalling due in such year on P) such debentures. The said rates and taxes are collectible atthe same time and in the same manner as other rates and taxes. 9. The indebtedness is contracted on the credit and security of the Municipality n at large. 10. The net amount realized by the issue and sale of debentures authorized under this bylaw shall be appliedonlyforthe purposes forwhichthe _ indebtedness was created. 11. This bylaw shall take effecton the day ofthe final passing thereof. READ a first time in Council this 28th day of October. 1998. READ a second time in Council this day of , 1998. READ a third time in Council and passed this day of , 1998. Reeve Municipal Manager lA Trie'wcstcrh Review, Drayton Valley. Alta:.'N6v.'3', V998J Pag.aeC^ • Agriculture M.D. of BRAZEAU NO. 77 5516Industrial Road, DraytonValley, AB S£ 4-H News $fe 542-7777 BUTTON POPPERS lary and Tara-Lee Wilson is Nov. 2-8 is National 4-11 '•lexa Balcn treasurer. Week and our club will be On Oct. 7 we held uur elcc- We held our first sewing having a display of our NOTICE OF APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS .n or (.litters for the 1998- meeting Oct. 17. Wcall cut sewing and quilting projects Please boodvsed thai meMunicipal Planning Commission oltheMuncpal District olBrazeau No '/) year. Bteann Manum is out our fabric and some of us from lasl year at Material 77ocprovoa conditionally the following developments president; Leah Broks. vice- even started to sew. Mattersthroughout the week. 980-194 APPLICATION FOB DEVELOPMENT PERMIT We arc planning to have a Some of our members . EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND EXISTING nre.sidenl; Alexa Balen. SCCTC- ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (2 SHEDS) AND RELAXATION OF EAST Christmas craft day within attended the Fall Classic al SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING our club. All the details have Whitbyhallon Oct. 26. LOTS 22 &23. BLOCK 12. PLAN 20S7 MC More 4-H pg. 26 (PT. OF NW 1/4 3I-49-7-W5M• LODGEPOLE) Control cont'd- not vet been set. APPLICANTS/OWNERS: JERRY ft DONNBAKER • Weed inspection rcc-ords DATE ISSUED: OCI08ER 30. 1998 can bo a guid inlormalion 160-191 APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .„„„„«, . EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND EXISTING ACCESSORY •"**>iiree reganling llic polen- BUILDINGS (SHOP. LEAN-TO. PLAYHOUSE. AND2 SHEDS) AND al lor weeds in hay as they RELAXATION OFFRONT SETBACK FOR EXISIING SINGLE FAMILY HDTOOL AUCTION DWELLING ANDTHREE MOST SOUTHERLY ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND 1cover most ofour munici REARYARD SETBACK FOR EXISIINGSHEO pality inanygiven year. Ai Close Out Industrial/Logging Tools PI. OFSE 1/4 26-50-8-W5M • 1'ield scoutingpriorto hay B: Estate Sale of RV and Household APPLICANTS/OWNERS: HARV •'. CHERYL ALLEN DATEISSUED: OCTOBER 30. 1998 cuttingis the best. LOCATED; from Barrhead - 2 mi. North, 3/4 780-183 APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT „„.„„,,. **• Ask the grower, but East at Highway 18 Service Station - MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION (WATER WELL DRILLING BUSINESS). TWO EXISTING .•member there arc some DATE; Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1:00 p.m. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. PROPOSED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (SHOP/OFFICE) nscrupulous operators, so ANDTWO EXISTING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (QUONSET &SHOP) eel itin writingifat all possi IOP AND EQ.: '42 It lurniture van convened to NW I/4 22-SO-7-W5M shop/tool van c/w built-in hoist with rolling HD eltc winch, APPLICANT: MORRILL'S WATER WELL DRILLING LTD. ble. remote control '1998 Kubota D905-E diesel generator REGISTERED OWNERS: GEORGE 4 SHIRLEY MORRILL r-,-The new Provincial Weed presentlyhooked to van «'96Acklands gas 185 amp AC/DC DATEISSUED: OCTOBER 30. 1998 ree Hay Program will be portable welder'Industrialport,aircomp -JO AC100Fdiesel APPEAL AGAINST ADECISION OFTHE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION space heater -Inddiesel heat exchangerlorcold weaiher eq v.nlable in 1999. Ask your An ocpeol moY bemode totheSubdivision 4 Development Appeal Board byony person claiming lobo ntcal Agricultural Service starting-Acetylene torch-Newpipe threaders -1/4. 1/2,3/4 & offecled byo decision of meMunicipal Panning Commisson Wnllen submaons staling 0'°""* «* I" socket sots up to 3 1/2 inch -HD wrenches up to 2 1/2 in ODDOOl anda $200.00 Appeal Feemust be rocoived bymoSecretory ofmeSubdivision &Development Board to participate in the •Lots ol metric, standard, pipo wrenches -Power tools -Lots Appeal Board ofmeMunicipal District Of Brazoou No 77 either inperson orbyregrslered mail nokiter than program. This will assist in more 500p m on Nnvnmhei 17. 1098 Further questions maybe directedto P»cepnig weedsundercontrol LOGGING: -Good 26x32 skidder tire chains •New-(300'x9/16 Blue Line). (100'x9/16 HiTensil) cable -Fuel tanks (100 tidy). nd discouraging the move- (300),(500on Irailor c/woltcpump'Log chains &boomers-2 f nentof weedy hay. (1 yr) Husqvarna 371 XP chain saws -Plus more Remember that it is your ESTATE ITEMS: -Like new '95 Ski-Doo Elan 250 -Firearms responsibility to keep weeds 12 ga. Cooey,Win22 SS. British 303. HGIndge &stove -Plus more rill sour farm. The costs asso (Wo Matthews rted with controlling the p-iorvung. Development 6 land Olticer or veed infestation can carry on PARSONSv ! Ann Boulter or several seasons. Weed Secretory to mo fanning. Development &land Department control is a must. Weed con AUCTIONS LTD. trol should be a consideration Charles 674-3929 Howard 349-5128 .-milieu purchasing your hay. PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS gramand bedding needs. OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, Clearwater Feeders Co-Op PROVINCE OF ALBERTA SECTION 251 - THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT AND TAKE NOTICE tnol the CouncJ of me MunicipalDistrict of Brazeouin the Province of Aiberta. has given first reodrng toborrowing Bylaw No. 342-98 which wilt uponImal passageand approval, autho rize!he properofficers of the said Municipal District ol Brazeou No 77to borrow moniesfrom me Foothills Breeders Alberta Munopal Financing Corporation by way ofdebenture .ssuo. lo pay lor me cost ol me toi- lowfig municipal purpose, namely theenpans-on oltheDrayton valley londful withm theIm-uts ofme Co-Op said mumcipalily. Thetotal cost of me aforesad project omounls to S3C0.612 CO the net omounl to be borrowed on mocreditand security of me municipality at largoby the issue ofdebentures rsS3O06I2CO The debenturesoro lo be repayable lo Ihe AlbertaMunicipal Financing Corporation m twentytrvo (25) oquoIconsecutiveannualinstalments ofcombmed principal and interest, meannual interestnot to For One Stop Cattle Financing oicoed fourteen per centum (14%) oi the interest rate os linedfroml«ne to timeby me Alberta Municipal Financing Corporation; Dj Wc will finance calves, yearlings, bred heifers and cows. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE isherebygrvonby the Council ol the Municipal District ol Brazeau No ,*. "• 77. that unless a petition ofthe electorsfora voteon By-law No.342-98 isdemanded, os provded for •„• No additional security; cattle are the only collateral '.'• by Iho terms olSection 231 ofthe Municipal Government Act, Ihe sad Council may pass me sad «J Borrow at prime V borrowing by-low. '«• •J AH persons Interested ore hereby notified and they are teauired to govern themselves ,». Cattle are insured J«| accordingly. •* Retain ownership of your own calves and heifers •5 Doted at the Municipal District ol Brazeou No 77. mIhe Provmce ol Alberta me 28th day of •* Up to $150,000.00 loan maximum per member 5»; ociooot 1998 •• 12 month contract on feeders and •*. KEN PORTER of the M D OF BRAZEAU .*. V MUNICIPAL MANAGER & calves 1 to 5 year contract on cows & bred heifers •I- FIRE GUARDIANS NEEDED > *J The Munopal District olBrazeau hasopenings lor two lire guardians inareas I and 6as outlined Below •*• Local board of directors For more information stop in and see V. Dorryxxya us. The coffee is always on. We are in J. ltoc«y fit undM 1 Draylon 6 L the Westco Building, Valley 5039 - 45 St., Rocky Mountain House 2 VkM< , Ca"iwocrf [ G>CM Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3: p.m. J But* S c™» ' freion 1 Phone: 845-5650 Fax: 845-5680 r ' After hours: Garth Ahistrom 729-2083 (Phone/Fax) Carrie Sidoryk 845-6568 Toll Free #: 1-877-845-5680 " Farmers Dealing With Farmers" Completed application canBe sent ordropped olattheMunicipal District olBrazeau Administration Office 6 SR. ACCOUNTING CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT TO COUNCIL DATE PREPARED: NOVEMBER 5,1998 DATE TO COUNCIL: NOVEMBER 12,1998 SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF AUDITOR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION: That Council appoint BDO Dunwoody as the auditing IS«) firm for the year ending December 31,1998. REPORT: On May 23,1993, Council ofthe Municipal District of Brazeau appointed BDO Dunwoody as the auditfirm for the Municipal District of Brazeau for a five year r^ term commencing in 1993. Administration was to request audit proposals in 1998 for the nextfive year audit term. To-date administration has been unable to request audit proposals and therefore requests a one yearextension to BDO Dunwoody for the 1998 Financial Year-End. Cost for the 1998 audit is consistent with that of 1997 being $15,500 as per the attached estimate. P^l Audit proposals will be requested in early 1999 for the 1999 Financial Year-End and period Council deems appropriate. Pi |H^ r \o BDO Dunwoody 1000 1066$ laspcf Avenue NW p Chartered Accountants Edmonton Alberta Canada TS| 1S9 IBDO dnd Consultants Tdephone (403) 423-4393 Fax (403) 424-2110 November 3,1998 Mr. K.D. Porter Municipal DistrictofBrazeau No.77 POBox77 Drayton Valley AB T0E0M0 Dear Mr. Porter: As requested, we are writing to provide you withan estimate of the audit fee for the 1998 year end- We estimate that our fee, consistent with 1997, will be $15,500. This estimate is based on the assumption that no unusual problems or issues arise in the course of that audit and that no f i significant changes have occurred in theoverall accounting system from 1997. IP In the case that difficultiesare identified, you will be advised immediately. At that time we will discuss the most efficient way to resolve me issue and determine the person responsible for its resolve. SJ In addition, we have been asked to provide an estimate ofthe additional fee that would be added if we were to prepare the FinancialInformation Returnon your behalf. We estimate the fee for this would be an additional $1,000. pj This estimate does not include any additional work that may be requested by other government agencies suchas FCSS. Ifyou have any questions with respect to mis or any other issue, please feel free to contact our office. Yours truly, BDO Dunwoody 3 /L\sL^~** JRFriesenCA Partner /bid FnCWOATAU0V7\nFWAZ97TO>.TBllLET 20 33tfd AaooMNna oaa 0TTS-t>2t>-£0fr-I 90:gi 8S6T/£0/TX • 1 REPORT TO COUNCIL t\ FROM: Terry Fleming - Superintendent of Public Works i. DATE: October 28, 1998 Xj~ SUBJECT: LETTER FROM E. L. LITTLE I REPORT: As previously mentioned to Council the attached letter from Mr. Little indicates that the development of his proposed subdivision will be taking place in the early spring of 1999. To that end, he is curious as to whether or not Council has made a decision on the possibility of extending the water mains in Rocky Rapids to the area of his proposed subdivision. I believe, as it stands now in the Development Agreement that is being put together by the Land Department, Mr. Little's sites will require on site servicing for water. If Council believes there is a benefit to extending the existing water facilities a decision to do this should be made ~ immediately, and Mr. Little contacted to confirm (in writing) that he is willing to participate in hooking up to municipal facilities versus on site servicing. Mr. Little will probably want a firm construction estimate to base his decision on, this could be done in November or December and submitted to him in an effort to help him consider the feasibility of such a decision. Please advise the Public Works Department of your decision and/or direction in which to proceed. - " 18/86/1998 14:22 4834821118 EL LITTLE PAGE 82 jp /^ ] Phone 403-488-5504 E.L. Little (Western) Ltd.. Jfcfr Fax 403-482-1118 11642-103 Ave., Edmonton, AB., T5K0S6 • [email protected] October 6 1998, The Reeve and Council, p> M.D. Brazeau No, 77, Box 77, DraytonValley, AB.,T7A1R1. Dear Members; Re. DevelopmentofPt Lot 0, Plan 972-2213, Pt.NW-34-49-7-W5. We are proposing to begin development ofpart ofthe above subdivision inthe early spring of1999. •p> We understand therehasbeen somediscussion about extending the watermains to the balance ofRockyRapids, and wetake this opportunity to keep you infbrmed ofour intended schedule. Yours truly, ^*-j EX. Little E. L. Little (Western) Ltd. w> Pi °\ ACTING PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & LAND OFFICER r REPORT TO COUNCIL REPORT NO.: DO-146-98 DATE PREPARED: NOVEMBERS 1998 DATE TO COUNCIL: NOVEMBER 12,1998 m*\ SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 109-90 PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 343-98 SS^ LOT 1, BLOCK 10, PLAN 982 0064 (HAMLET OF LODGEPOLE) FROM RURAL INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DISTRICTING TO HAMLET COMMERCIAL LAND USE DISTRICTING APPLICANT/ OWNER: PAM AND JOHN BRUCE m^ OUR FILE: 98A-06 W\ *pv RECOMMENDATION: That Council determine whether first reading is to be granted to proposed Bylaw 343-98 to re-designate the land use districting of Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 982 0064 >!p^ from Rural Industrial to Hamlet Commercial. Further, if first reading is granted, a time is to be scheduled for a Public Hearing atthe December 10th, 1998 Council Meeting. REPORT: The Applicants have recently acquired the above noted lands from Alberta Environmental Protection (Forestry Division) at a land auction. Their intent for use of the lands differs from the intent of the present Rural Industrial districting of the lands. Thus, Application is being made for the re-designation ofthe lands to Hamlet Commercial Land Use Districting. It is to be noted that in March of 1997, this Municipality, in co-ordination with Lodgepole Steering 5ff) Committee and Alberta Environmental Protection prepared and adopted a new Area Structure Plan for the Hamlet of Lodgepole. It was believed atthattime that the land use districting as established by the new Area Structure Plan would realize the future needs of the Community (Development Concept is attached for Council's reference). Reviewing this Application under the role of a planning advisor, once Area Structure Plans are adopted, it is well advised to adhere to the future land use concept to avoid the potential of land use conflicts and to ensure development occurs in a co-ordinated fashion. The Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 has always promoted the growth and development ofits Hamlets and recognizes the changing economics and lifestyles of its Communities. With this in mind, it is suggested that Council proceed with first reading of proposed By-law No. 343-98 and atthetime of Public Hearing, listen to those comments received from the Community of Lodgepole to determine ifthere are concerns orifthis Application reflectsthat this Municipality should be responsive to diversity. I. p) " l\ LAND LOCATION MAP - LOT 1, BLOCK 10, PLAN 982 0064 (PT. NE Va 36-47-19-W5M - LODGEPOLE) &&_ LI SPRUCE DRIVE r ro.i. 1.297* O.ISCr Roinalnd.r PLAN 2057 g 6 of Lot 1 LOT 1 r,' , < o 7 o *» Homalndir of Lot 1 PUN 3504 KS J 1 PUN 2057 r 1 4 d 3 2 - 1S.IJ7 P <. J / mv mw TRADERS DRIVE »^ TRADERS DRIVE ' - W5Mer " lr\NDStUSE CONCEPT - PROPOSED DISTRICTING «...... ,...... rn. m ...... ^ w-A)\e Rl / Rl JL-H€- HUR TTOR Z1 IZ-Trapper DaTi RoadT" Tracers -5 • « >11I11III1I1I1IIIIIII Metres 100 0 100 200 300 400 500 Metres E= 4 b " Feet 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Feet )g \ 1| 1 e end A HAMLET RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTED Rl RURAL INDUSTRIAL '» Y""C HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL HMHP HAMLET MOBILE HOME PARK »w HAMLET COMMERCIAL HUR HAMLET URBAN RESERVE y I PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL \3 1. MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 BYLAW NO. 343-98 BEING A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. r 77, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 109- 90, BEING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 LAND rjp_ USE BYLAW. I j WHEREAS. Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the r Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26.1, and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Bylaw No. 109-90; and WHEREAS, the public participationrequirements of Section 692 of the p, Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. gg> 77, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. That the land use designation of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 982 0064 (Part of NE 36-47-10-W5M) be changed from Rural Industrial to a Hamlet Commercial Land Use District and the appropriate Land Use District Map be amended accordingly. 2. That this Bylawshall take effect upon the final passing thereof. READ a first time this day of , 1998. READ a second time this day of , 1998. READ a third time and finally passed this day of ,1998. Reeve Municipal Manager s^ JT \y\ ijy?rfir?nn oet^i ,.rv nr.T 2 0 1398 u; •LI lliT3"vS7LbU LTLsiH I: MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 - - -~ APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BY-LAW NO. 109-90 I/WE MAKE APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LAND USE BY-LAW APPLICANT Name: TZbmdAj &Ui£J>^ pf Address: fiox &b <&&bip(dp Ab. "ToB l\CA Telephone: business 5H3-4888 (Med.fFn ) home ffiH'Qt-WU REGISTERED OWNER OF LAND (if different from applicant) fB Name: /\fS Abftsfe, Address: Telephone: business home DESCRIPTION OF LAND Parcel/Lot I Block IP Plan ^E&OOh'J Name ofSubdivision dodhMlbUL.* Ab • k\\l^_____Z__ 1/4 SEC 2Q> TWP ^7 RGE /9 W5M AMENDMENT APPLIED FOR FROM THE fU&AL- J^/\)j>uclt-0j&J^ LAND USE DESIGNATION TO THE f-jAsrt/Gr (J** f» »?£'(}.'#L- LAND USE DESIGNATION REASON FOR AMENDMENT APPLICATION *»i}- *J urrux I/WE ENCLOSE $300.00 (Three Hundred Dollars) BEING THE APPLICATION FEE. DATE: /*/>>J*hjsjqQ4 -0&/JUL Signatured Registered Owner/Authorized Agent NOTE: IF APPLICATION IS SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT, THE ATTACHED pi LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. \6 ACTING PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & LAND OFFICER REPORT TO COUNCIL !9^P-9JB ^pVEB/IEfRlgpil^fJ^IIibVEMj||R|i||98 WASCANA pr iiBREviNjJHii/iiiiil^f 8-W5MAND fSSW023^0-81IW5M SS§i§§fe RECOMMENDATION: That Council review the attached correspondence and a decision be made as to whether the rental reviews performed byWascana Energy Inc. are to be accepted. REPORT: Some time ago, Wascana Energy Inc. performed the regulated five year annual rental review forthose existing lease interests inthe M.D. owned lands. The correspondence received from Wascana Energy Inc. Site plans setting out Wascana's interest in the subject lands are attached. m \Vl/ wascana^N eR«r Wascana Energy Inc. [Managing Partnerfor Wascana Energy Partnership] P.O. Box 2727, Station M 2SOO, 240 - 4th Ave. S.W. Calgary Alberta T2P5C1 Tel: [403] 260-3400 r Fax: [403] 262-3321 J: I; December30th, 1997 |; •;••: ?; q ;j! y ^u Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 P.O. Box 77 - Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Attention: Rita Matthews Planning, Development and Land Officer st Dear Ms. Matthews: Re: Rental Reviews Wellsites and Access Roads NW/4 14-50-8-W5M, NW/4 34-49-8-W5M, SW/4 23-50-8-W5M and N/2 14-50-8-W5M File No.'s: 6763, 6764, 14076 and 15767 pnf Thank you for your letter of November 3rd, 1997. As noted, the above sites are due for review in 1998. For the information of your review committee, we propose three increases. The site with no increase is a capped well. Attached are the review letters. We look forward to receipt of the countersigned reviews. Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (403) 509-5170. Yours truly, WASCANA ENERGY INC. /h Michael Robbins Land Consultant - Surface Land MR/ker Pi Enclosures w^ w\ n wascana^ E7T, Wascana Energy Inc. [Managing Partnerfor Wascana Energy Partnership] PvOreMkfnLal P.O. Box 2727, Station M 2300, 2<0O - 4th Ave. S.W. Calgary Alberta T2P5C1 Tel: [403] 260-3400 Fax: [«403] 262-3321 December 30th, 1997 Municipal Districtof Brazeau No. 77 P.O. Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Dear Sir. Re: Rental Review in Respect to Wellsite Surface Lease dated October 14th, 1988 NW/4 34-49-8-W5M Wascana File: 14076 The five year review of the annual rental is due in 1998, pursuant to Section 27 of the Alberta Surface Rights Act 1983. This review can be initiated by either yourselfas Lessor, or the Company as Lessee. The captioned lease encompasses 2.99 acres at a current rental of $1,648.50. We propose the annual rental be increased to $1,805.00 This figure is based on careful consideration of present day values for the loss of use of the land and 3R adverse effect of the area granted on the remaining land. It is also comparable to annual rentals provided for in other Surface Leases acquired by Wascana Energy Inc. and other Lessees in the area. PI Ifyou are in agreement with the above, please evidence youracceptance by signing the duplicate copy of this letter and returning it in the envelope provided. Upon receipt of your acceptance, the Surface Lease will be amended only to the extent that it will provide for this rental effective the 1998 anniversary date of the Lease, subject to further review in 2003. Our offer will be open for sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. Sincerely, r WASCANA ENERGY INC. Lr C.J. (Cory) Stewart Surface Landman ,W\ CJS/ja End. Hereby ACCEPTED and AGREED TO this day of , 1997. Lessor - Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 r ' \S> :|-^ '--J---,1 J J- Y-tfy, _.j6_t_*J r r ssj I I SI I t 5 I I I I I I I I v •J l-^l >vvvvv\NNNNNKNNSS\ |»*J| I I I I (*«p A &? ////AV// I I v.. .SC.KJoO r .8 "(»P») »C»09~ (3H») »C002 »2 ooxc I .Si* ' I 00011 .CC ,H> .00 ' J I «J • f": avov i JDNYMOnv n nr 13 Wascana Energy Inc. \°i [Managing PartnerforWascana Energy Partnership] P.O. Box 2727, Station M 2900, 240 - 4th Ave. S.W. Calgary Alberta T2P5C1 ~- - Tel: [403] 2S0-3400 ;~""* "o Fax: [403] 262-3921 *; | J ' ; i December 30th, 1997 Wi Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 - -l-V P.O. Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Dear Sir: PI | Re: Rental Reviewin Respect to WeiIsite andAccess Road Right-of-Entry dated November 8th, 1960 m NW/414-50-8-W5M F Wascana File: 6763 P The five year review of the annual rental is due in 1998, pursuant to Section 27 of the Alberta Surface [ Rights Act 1983. This review can be initiated by either yourself as Lessor, or the Company as Lessee. The captioned lease encompasses 3.46 acres at a current rental of $1,750.00. We propose the annual m rental be increased to $1950.00 This figure is based on careful consideration of present day values for the loss of use of the land and adverse effect of the area granted on the remaining land. It is also comparable to annual rentals provided P for in other Surface Leases acquired by Wascana Energy Inc. and other Lessees in thearea. If you are in agreement with the above, please evidence your acceptance by signing the duplicate copy of Fthis letter and returning it in the envelope provided. Upon receipt of your acceptance, the Right-of-Entry Order will be amended only to the extent that it will provide for this rental effective the 1998 anniversary date of the Lease, subject to further review in 2003. Our offer will be open for sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. Sincerely, JP WASCANA ENERGY INC. A, *• C.J. (Cory) Stewart '*" Surface Landman CJS/ja End. Hereby ACCEPTED and AGREED TO this day of , 1997. p Lessor - Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 R Qfi wascana^ergv Wascana Energy Inc. [Managing Partnerfor Wascana Energy Partnership] 10ooMralPMrxMunLtd. P.O. Box 2727, Station M 2900, 240 - 4th Ave. S.W. Calgary Alberta T2P 5C1 Tel: [403] 260-3400 r Fax: [403] 262-3321 ip December 30th, 1997 Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 ^ •-J j P.O. Box77 ' """ : ;'"~L~' Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Dear Sir: Re: Rental Review in Respect to Wellsite Right-of-Entry dated November 15th, 1960 p NW/414-50-8-W5M Wascana File: 6764 p The five year review of the annual rental is due in 1998, pursuant to Section 27 of the Alberta Surface Rights Act 1983. This review can be initiated by either yourself as Lessor, or the Company as Lessee. The captioned lease encompasses 1.81 acres at a current rental of $250.00. We propose the annual P rental be increased to $300.00 This figure is based on careful consideration of present day values for the loss of use of the land and adverse effect of the area granted on the remaining land. It is also comparable to annual rentals provided for in other Surface Leases acquired by Wascana Energy Inc. and other Lessees in the area. If you are in agreement with the above, please evidence your acceptance by signing the duplicate copy of this letter and returning it in the envelope provided. Upon receipt of your acceptance, the Right-of-Entry Order will be amended only to the extent that it will provide for this rental effective the 1998 anniversary date of the Lease, subject to further review in 2003. P Our offer will be open for sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. Sincerely, WASCANA ENERGY INC. C^ C.J. (Cory) Stewart Surface Landman CJS/ja End. Hereby ACCEPTED and AGREED TO this day of , 1997. Lessor - Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 IP NOLl-05-1998 B9--42 URSCflNft ENERGY INC 403 234 9450 P.02/04 21 IP 9 J (rl Recess W- ocyi PC W$) -fcb *30(9. \£ft- v Seal* 4QOrt PLAN OF SUR/tt Of PAN AM £-23 LQ3 U-U-f\P-S IN L.S /4 SEC /4 TP30 RGE 3 W5M. PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION I CEMTifT THAT Th£ SURVEY fl€P*GENTED Za- l-XZs sioturvHES Sf THIS fLAM B CQ*RECT AMD TmtM AMQ WAS COAm.E7& o* A*.t£.-3^teiti.9£t>- *a* amcwjan pet*ol/uh compoaat/o* r?fl{C*:< >."&L~ niA0 WGCD POSTS. Ke* uS&pJ Ma* *t m «/.23 : ftsum mom *a*s.. CO-ORDINATES TOTAL jL7/-*C*£S FOLtm mom smtts. TITLE » HIM. nttS&Ji"m-A-of-J! PAA/ aA/£"29IC73 U-M-50S ttCMtsr surveys >*/£LL &r£,ACCE33 s20XD£/ZOrV£//S£ ht i*f-*JG-to)e~.iomt. /i/eo | (£& JMte$EC/4*TR&>RG6 W,5M TOTAL P.02 NOU-05-1998 09'31 483 509 5399 99* P.02 Wascana Energy Inc. [Managing Partnerfor Wascana Energy Partnership] (Ft AmJimamvatCtrm**nOooOtnuinw P.O. Box 2727, Station M 2SOO, 240 - 4th Ave. S.W. P Calgary Alberta T2P5C1 Tel: [4031260-3400 Fax: [403] 262-3321 December 30th, 1997 Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 '.'. P.O. Box77 __;;.JJ p Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 "~" Dear Sir: Re: Rental Review in Respect to Wellsite andAccess Road Right-of-Entry Order dated July 21st, 1960 SW/4 23 and N/2 14-50-8-W5M CdnOxyFile: 15767 The five year review of the annual rental is due in 1998, pursuant to Section 27 of the Alberta Surface Rights Act 1983. This review can be initiated by either yourself as Lessor, or the Company as Lessee. The captioned lease encompasses 15.29 acres and your portion is at a current rental of $15.00. We propose the annual rental be maintained at $15.00. This figure is based on careful consideration of present day values for the loss of use of the land and adverse effect of the area granted on the remaining land. Itis also comparable to annual rentals provided for in other Surface Leases acquired by Wascana Energy Inc. and other Lessees in the area. If you areinagreement with the above, please evidence your acceptanceby signing the duplicate copyof this letter and returning it in the envelope provided. Upon receipt of your acceptance, the Right-of-Entry Order will be amended only to the extent that it will provide for this rental effective the 1998 anniversary date ofthe Lease, subject to further review in 2003. Our offer will be open for sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. Sincerely, WASCANA ENERGY INC.. H°r C.J. (Cory) Stewart Surface Landman /ker End. Hereby ACCEPTED and AGREED TO this day of , 1997 Lessor- Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 2$ PLAN OF SURVEY OF flOV ffM E-35 LC3 /a-/5-50~& IN L.S. 1C SEC. 15 TPSO RGE 8 W.5M. FOR PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION •/ CERTIFY THAT THE SURVET REPRESENTED SIGNATURES BY THIS PLAN B CORRECT ^NOTRUEANO * WAS COMPLETEOON &.„?f. &*& .&£0.: - P a3t-S$*Ju4 _/\^f.,_ -t^j^jUztf* • I PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUt^CORPORATlON LEGEND W) ELEVATION AREAS REQUIRED Wit-c sire av N.e.'t* is* 2.** ace£3 NEW CORNERS ESTABLISHED ACC£Jt4jR,?R0 • BY l2rIR0N SPIKES . O 73Tj ^-m- A.V5J3 gCfiO IN N.W HI/4 ' /.22 FOUND WOOD POSTS. .• FOUND IRON BARS. .. • J5rM. --- • /.*'< FOUND IRON SPIKES . . CO-ORDINATES TOTAL ..$*.** .ACRES TITLE ft: s i'£j: —£>£> FT. S- JF.AJ. BOY. &5* FT >Y. OF S. • BOY S£C * 'F.^RGc £ W5ht. PAN AM&& LOB I6-/5-50-3 SLOWEST SURVEYS LIMITED ^fVELL SITB,{7CCESSJ2O0D£FLOrV^l/A/B c. V -S • N ALBERTA 'AV ' Report to Council From: Wayne Lind, Supervisor of Supplies and Services Wnfc/ i Subject: Truck Tender Date: October 5, 1998 " Recommendation: That the highest tender be accepted on all units A. UnitD-01 Kevin Hildebrandt $2500.00 B. UnitT-12 Michener Allan 3750.00 C. UnitT-23 Michener Allan 2500.00 D. UnitT-27 Evan Davis 4200.00 Tenders were called for in October 1998 with the closing date being November 5, 1998 at 1:30 pm. Ads were run in the local papers and AAMD&C and invitations sent out to personal who responded in the past. * Tenders were opened at 1:45 pm, November 5, 1998 with the following people in attendance: Wayne Lind, Supervisor of Supplies & Services Karen Robinson, Administrative Assistant • Carol Lind, Taxation Officer Results are as follows with the high to low: Unit D-01 1989 Dodge lA Ton 245,000 kms Kevin Hildebrandt 2500.00 Evan Davis 1800.00 Clayton Webber 1501.00 Westpoint Truck 1500.00 Osman Auctioneering 1500.00 Michener Allen 700.00 Ryan Townsend 511.01 Unit T-21 1989 Chev 54 Ton 11 Michener Allen 3750.00 Westpoint Truck 3650.00 Ryan Townsend 3011.01 Don Bailey 3000.00 Evan Davis 2600.00 Osman Auctioneering 2000.00 Oi> p Unit T-23 1990 Chev 3A Ton 253,000 kms Michener Allen 2500.00 Westpoint Truck 2150.00 Evan Davis 1800.00 Osman Auctioneering 1500.00 Ryan Townsend 711.01 Unit T-27 1991 Chev % Ton 220,000 kms Evan Davis 4200.00 Westpoint Truck 3750.00 Michener Allen 3750.00 Osman Auctioneering 3500.00 Ryan Townsend 711.01 Total proceeds amount to $12950.00 which is $2450higherthan budget. All the above units were replaced earlier this year in the 1998 budget. It is recommended that the highest bid be accepted on all units. ip r 9.1* r^r?rar?nn nr?rjj Breton, Alberta 1 n! OCT 2 9 1S93 TOC OPO l - .TT.3T2515D u"E5tk/ 26 October 1998 The M. D. Planning Council and The Council of Brazeau M. D. #77 P. 0. Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1 Rl Dear Councils: Iam the owner of part of SE 36-47-4- W5. An area of about three acres of my holding is just north of the north-west comer of the The Breton Plots (NE corner of NE 25-47-4--W5). The approximately three acres is still in its natural condition and I would like it to be retained in that natural condition. I have had informal discussion with Dr. J. A. Robertson and Dr. C. F. Bentley Professors Emeriti of the University of Alberta. They would like to see the three or so acres become a part of the University of Alberta's Breton Plots holding on condition that there be no agricultural use of the area and no development(s) on it so as to have it as micro environmental preserve representative of the virgin vegetation and soil of the area. Drs. Robertson and Bentley have no authority to act on behalf of the University of Alberta in this matter atthis time. However before there can be meaningful actions with a view to having the three acres concerned become a part of the Breton Plot property of the University of Alberta it must be known if your Councils would be able and willing to approve the further subdivision of my property needed for the purpose described. An application has been made requesting that the Breton Plots, which will celebrate 70 years of operation in 1999, be designated as Provincial Historic Resource. Current expectations are that research at Breton Plots will be continued for at least several more decades and that should ensure maintenance of the three acres under discussion as a micro environmental preserve for a very long time. However there is one important qualification in this matter: The Board of Governors of the University ofAiberta will have to approve the acquisition before this matter can be finalized. Therefore to enable proceeding with the exploration of this matter I will need to have the approval from your Councils to make the subdivision of my property as described here, if this matter is to proceed. May Ihave that approval? i hope for your favorable responses. ' Yours sincerely, ^X_J e/v-L cJX Donald Freeson SB) tf St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools •M 3 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta T9E 4C4 Telephone: 403-086-2500 Fax: 403-986-8620 m October 26,1998 Reeve Schwab Municipal District of Brazeau Box 77 DRAYTON VALLEY, Alberta T7A 1R1 Dear Reeve Schwab: «i In celebration of Education Week (November 8 - 14) may I ask that the enclosed proclamation be announced at your earliest convenience? I thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Eugene J. Miller Superintendent of Schools BM/mes Enclosure Serving the Catholic School Communities of pi DRAYTON VALLEY LEDUC PONOKA WETASKIWIN 9* W\ &$ WHEREAS, Alberta'spublic schools are educating tomorrow's leaders; and, WHEREAS, Alberta ispreparingfor the millennium, p and today's students must bepreparingto meet the challenges and take the opportunities afforded them in the next century; and, WHEREAS, it is the responsibility ofourpublic schools toprepare ourstudents to successfully meet those challenges and opportunities; and, •* WHEREAS, thesuccess ofourpublic schools is 1 reflected in the support given them by their m community, LET US THEREFORE BE RESOLVED to celebrate the successes ofthe St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Division andpledge to continue our support as we celebrate Education Week, November 8-14, 1998. f^t) L' r.^v: , :: >•••-: I **+ jii P.O BOX W, BRETON, ALBERTA ToC oPo V PU Li L_j :phoME: 696=?656 TAX: 696-WO [buston I October 30,1998 f MD of Brazeau No. 77 I Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB f T7A1R1 ATTENTION: Reeve and Council RE: Fire Hall/Exchange ofServices f The Council ofthe Village ofBreton understands that the MD ofBrazeau is not I interested in and not able to purchase the fire hall at this time. This matter has been considered extensively andCouncil hasagreed upon a possibleoption. r-• • ">>. The Village is willing to consider atrade withthe"MD. /This trade wouldinvolve giving the Breton Fire Hall to the MD in return for road work services. At this time, the Village m is simply wondering ifthe MD would beinterested inthis type of trade. IftheMD's response is positive,' then Village Council would liketo meetwiththe MD Council to discuss the detailsfof,this option. •*- *. <7:)% F> Thank you for taking the time to consider this idea. We look forwaM to hearing your reply. "" - , l> Sincerely, ; . •• /"' ^ n^t) Charlene Freeson Municipal Administrator S) S\ Wh August 26,1998 Municipal District ofBrazeau No 77 . Box77 •••..-. Drayton Valley, AB T7A1R1 . Dear Reeve& Council: The Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Board would like to recommend to v Breton that the board be downsized from nine members to six members with two ^SfPeTngeachLr^P^* for the 1999 year. The decision as to whether or ITZtrS— °-r PU^C memberS «• aPP°mted'to "*««* each municipal^ s bS&^JT^-"*Development welcomes the mput l°mCil-from eachDrayt0ncouncilValley/Brazeauin regards to thisEconomicrecommendation.. It was also decided at the August 251" meeting that as ofJanuary 1999 Dravton Valley^razeau^nomicDe^^^^ anses. We would also like your mput on this decision. Yours truly, p) Roger Coles Chairman Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development KS/kg Box 6837 Drayton Valley. Alberta T7A1A1 ph:(403) 542-7641 1IPs) fax(403)542-5753 1-800-633-0899 hllp^/vvww.drayton-valley.ab.ca email: [email protected] m Partners I HME October 1998 Code Update Training Information What's Inside Keep Your SCO Status Valid Contents: Safety Codes Officers must send a copy of their code update training Code Update Training completion ccrtificalc lo the Safely Codes Council to keep their Information(cont'd) 2 certification current. 1998 Proposed Electrical Code.. 2 Checklist Review Update 2 On the Road 3 Plumbing - AMOS certificate Survey Says 3 Gas - AMOS certificate and IAS Venting certificate How do I get STANDATA.. 3 & 4 Building - ABOA certificate and Construction Safety Training certificate Keep In Touch 4 or completion card Fire - AFTS certificate Contact Anne Mauricette, 1- (888) 413-0099, fax 1- (888) 424-5134 or by PARTNERS IS PUBLISHED BY: Email, [email protected], for more information. SAFETY CODES COUNCIL 60i; 10808 - 99 AVE. EDMONTON AB T5K OCS PHONE: 41J-0099 TOLL FREE: 1-888-413-0099 Code Update Training Calendar FAX: 424-5134 TOLL FREE: 1-808-424-5134 OR FIRE VISIT US AT WWW.SAFETYCOPES.AB.CA Cost of Fire Code Update Training for Safety Codes Officers taking this course to maintain certification is covered by the Safety Codes Council. ARTICLES MAY BE REPRODUCED OR This does not include expenses. Please contact the person listed for each U5ED WITH ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO location. THE Mfflf CQPH COUNCIL Nov. 7 - Camrose / Nov. 18 - Iiinton / Nov. 24 - Canmore / Dec. 5 - Drumheller Contact: AFTS - Darlene Barr at 1-800-863-2387 Nov. 4 & Nov. 17 - Edmonton Contact: Dick Veldhuis at 496-3765 Jan. 5, 1999 - Grande Prairie Contact: Charlie Martin at 538-0382 (Continued on page 2) w Code Update Training 03 Calgary 1998 Proposed Electrical Information (cont'd) Date, Course & Codes Time Location FIRE CODE UPDATE BY MAIL November 18, 1998 Quality Inn Alberta Labour and the Safety Course "A" 3828 Macleod Codes Council are proposing Fire code update training will be 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Trail South changes to the following Electrical available by correspondence in Codes: PI November 19, 1998 January 1999. Since an Course "B" examination is required, you must 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Canadian Electrical Code pay a $100 proctoring fee. Contact 1998 the AFTS at 1-800-863-2387 for A session is also planned for more information. Lethbridge. The tentative dates are • Alberta Electrical and November 23 & 24,1998, however, Communication Utility ELECTRICAL the location has not been determined. Code 1998 Since the electrical codes are in To register for these seminars or for • Electrical Installations at the public review stage,it is more information, please contact Oil and Gas Facilities anticipated Alberta will have new Paul Mousseau of Alberta Building Code 1998 codes by the summer of 1999. Officials Association at 415-0507 Watch for future code update (Toll free 310-0000).^ Copies of thesedocuments canbe training in this and other areas. obtained from: Alberta Labour BUILDING CODS UPDATE Checklist Review Update Canadian Electrical Code Review TRAINING-ADDITIONAL 8th Floor, 10808 - 99 Avenue SEMINAR DATES The checklist review has been Edmonton, AB T6N 1E6 introduced to about 20 If you have not had an municipalities. Alberta Labour and Telephone: (403) 427-8256 (toll opportunity to complete the Safety Codes Council staff have free in Alberta, call 310-0000) required Building Code Update evaluated the results. The program Fax:(403)427-8686 training, the SafetyCodes Council has been fine tuned and is being Email: [email protected] ijp) in conjunction with the Alberta rolled out full scale. Building Officials Association, has Internet site: Alberta Labour at scheduled additional seminar A sampling of accredited www.gov.ab.cal'labfnewfelectric W\ dates. corporations and agencies recently or www.safetycodes.ab.ca. !&) met in Edmonton to discuss the 03 Edmonton merits of this program as it applies to fp? them. The sessions gave each group the opportunity to question andoffer Date, Course & Time Location suggestions to improve the review November 5, 1998 Holiday Inn process. Some excellent ideas were Course MA" 4520 - 76 Ave. generated and many were added to 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. the final version. It is anticipated November 6, 1998 that this part of the programwill be Course "B" introduced to agencies and 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. corporations in 1999.^ •pj Partners October 1998 Page 2 of the results. Call us at l-(888) 413-0099, fax us at On the Road l-(888) 424-5134 or e-mail [email protected]. The results and Watch for the Safety comments are also on our home page at Codes Council at the www.safetycodes.ab.ca. ]&) following trade shows: Alberta Urban Municipalities Association How do I get STANDATA, Director's Conference Rulings, Interpretations and -♦• Calgary- Convention Centre Bulletins? November 12,1998 Trade show hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Standards data, better known as STANDATA, is an Alberta Labour and Safety Codes Council information process that provides province wide Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and variances, interpretation and general information Counties Fall Conference for the various code disciplines in Alberta. Building and Fire disciplines generate the most STANDATA Partners October 1998 Page 3 r You can also get more information about STANDATA from: Building and Fire Plumbing and Gas Chris Tye Carey Larose Fax: (403) 422-7205 Fax: (403) 427-8686 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Electrical Amusement Rides, Elevators and Rene Leduc pi Passenger Ropeways (Ski Lifts) Fax: (403) 427-8686 Al Griffin Email: [email protected] Fax: (403) 427-8686 Email: [email protected] Outside Edmonton, call toll free 310-0000 and enterthe telephone number. Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ken Lau Fax: (403) 437-7787 The AlbertaBoilers Safety Association is a Delegated Administrative Organization responsible for this discipline. They have locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, St. Paul, Grande Prairie, Medicine HatandLethbridge. Check out theirweb site at www.albertaboilers.com. 2) Keep In Touch Keith Metcalfe - Executive Director Angela Golding-Parker - Accountant Wayne Telfer - Communications Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Coordinator r Email: [email protected] _ Gerald Baron - CodeDevelopment and John Hillary - Administrator of Val Nichols - Administrator of Policy Coordinator Accreditation and Coordinator of Certification and Manager ofTraining Email: [email protected] Appeals Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Anne Mauricette - Administrative Ann Paches - Administrative Officer John Sanders - TrainingConsultant Officer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 8 Pam Phillips - TrainingServices Email: [email protected] MAIL^POSTE Untit Pott Corporation/ Soclttt ctradltMt dts putts M.D. OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 Postagepaid Portwye Blk Nbre LAYNE JOHNSON 03078345 BOX 77 EDMONTON AB DRAYTONVALLEY, AB T0E0M0 VILLAGE il!^-J-m ~^ P.O BOX 4*0, BHETOM ALBERTA ToC 0V0 Iji ...... - -ijj I THOME: 696-3656 FAX: 696-3*90 BRETON October 29,1998 PembinaValley Regional Ambulance Authority Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A1R1 To Whom It May Concern: ~ /*' .••-*•..'• At the Organizational Meeting ofBretonVillage Council heldTuesday, October27,1998, Councillor Tom Hawrylukwas elected/as Mayor andCouncillor JudyHilkeras Deputy Mayor. Councillor Hilker wasappointed asthe Village's representative for the Pembina Valley.Regional AmbulanceAuthority with Mayor Hawryluk as the alternate. / : ; Sincerely, Jody Fitzgerald V Administrative Assistant °k> VILLAGE V.O BOX 4*o. BRETON. ALBERTA ToC 0V0 of PHONE: 696-3636 FAX: 696-3590 BRETON October 29, 1998 Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1 ATTENTION: Kelly Starling At the Organizational Meeting of Council held Tuesday, October 27, 1998, Councillor Tom Hawryluk was elected as Mayor and Councillor Judy Hilker as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Darren Aldous was appointed to the Drayton Valley/Brazeau Economic Development Board. Councillor George Tryon is the alternate. Sincerely, Jody Fitzgerald Administrative Assistant ,• VILLAGE 3^ r.O BOX 4*0, BRETON. ALBERTA ToC 0V0 of PHONE: 696-3636 FAX: 696-3f90 BRETON _* - October 29, 1998 Community Lottery Board #33 P.O. Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alta. T7A 1R1 To Whom it May Concern: p At the Organizational Meeting ofBreton Village Council held Tuesday, October 27, 1998, Councillor Darren Aldous was appointed as the Village's representative for the Community Lottery Board effective January 1, 1999. The alternate will be Mayor Tom Hawryluk. Sincerely, Jody Fitzgerald " Administrative Assistant - From: Kimberlee Sears To: Mr. Bart Guyon Date: 2/11/98 Time: 23:02:18 Page 1 of 2 " Fax Cover Page MESSAGE: € RE: 1998 Alberta Congress Board Jasper Conference . October 29 - November 1,1998 As a follow up to the conference on taxes held in Jasper, we are asking those delegates who have access to their community papers to pass along the attached news release. We would like to share the results of the conference at a grassroots level wherever possible. Proceedings ofthe conference will be compiled and made available within about 6 weeks. Ifyou have any questions or concerns, feel free to call Don Diduck at 403-421-9330 or fax at 403-424-5238/426-2987 Thank you. ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD Suite 1002, 10611 - 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2P7 Ph: (403)421-9330 Fax: (403) 424-5238 or 426-2987 To: Mr. Bart Guyon From: Kimberlee Sears Fax Number: 1-403-542-7111 Alberta Congress Board Company Name: Number of Pages: 2 Cover pages by Delrina From: Kimberlee Sears To: Mr. Bart Guyon Date: 2/11/88 Time: 23:03:06 Page 2of2 NEWS RELEASE November 2, 1998 The 1998 annual conference of theAlberta Congress Board concluded itsdeliberations on the issue of taxation. Representatives from business, labour, government, education and health came together for a three day conference this weekend in Jasper to discuss, in an atmosphere ofcollaboration, several aspects of taxation thatcould potentially contribute towards improving Alberta's social and economic structures. p> Keynote presentations from industry, labour, education, municipalities and a taxpayer's lobby group provided delegates with a variety ofperspectiveson taxation. With reference tothe funding pressures in the areas ofroads, schools and health, few participants were satisfied with the current state ofour tax system. In considering tax alternatives, delegates emphasized the need tomake the system more effective by linking government's expenditures toclear objectives, lines of M authority for generating revenues and accountability for the delivery ofpublic goods and services. Itwas also I recommended that a tax revenue sharing formula be developed to address shortfalls in infrastructure investment such as roads. p The idea ofa flat taxwas raised. While described bysome of the keynote speakers asan effective taxand one that could replace personal income taxes, it was pointed out that the flat taxwould require an additional r mechanism to address theneeds oflowerincome earners. Delegates statedthattheremust be careful consideration ofthe long-term implications of the flat taxorany other taxalternatives that maybeconsidered by government. Arecommendation was made to introduce taxcredits for unpaid work recognizing that our society and economy reliesheavily on the contribution of people whose workhas significant valuebut which is not financially compensated. It was pointed outthat government already has the capability to implement such a p tax credit. It wasalsostated by oneof the conference's working groups thattheunderground economy continues to r prevent a faircontribution from all citizens. It was recommended thatit wasnecessary for government to make the "above-ground" economy more attractive to individuals who might otherwise attempt to avoid taxes. Another working group recommended that it was necessary to bring back confidence in ourpublic institutions SJ including elected officials. They stated that "there isa need to instill a value-driven, principle based leadership model thatencourages long-term planning, youth leadership development, improvement in public consultation." Theyalso urgedto resolve border issues between thejurisdictions ofeducation, health and levels ofgovernment. For further information please contact: Don Diduck Executive Director Alberta Congress Board Phone: 403-421-9330 Fax: 403-424-5238/426-2987 pt n NORTHWESTERN October 26,1998 UTILnTES UMITED •]! OCT 301328 .ii An ATCO Company His Worship Bart Guyon Reeve, Municipal District of Brazeau 10035-105 Street Box 77 pi Edmonton, Alberta Drayton Valley, AB T7A1R1 T5J 2V6 Dear Reeve Guyon: ( Tel: 403.420.7211 Re: A Change in 1998/99 Winter Gas Rates ( Fax: 403.420.7400 As a pivotal source of information in your community, it is important for you to be kept informed of changes that may be of interest to your constituents. Northwestern Utilities is proud to ( www.nul.ca provide natural gas service to homeowners and businesses in the communities you represent. Our customers are now receiving information about a seasonal change to the cost of gas and I'd like to provide you with more information. On October 15, 1998, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board approved a change to the Gas Cost Recovery Rate (GCRR) for Northwestern Utilities. • The summer cost of gas increased to $2.278/GJ effective October 19 and is effective to October 31. This change reflects the current summer GCRR of $1.639/GJ plus a summer period rider of $0.639/GJ. The rider on the summer cost of gas is required to recover a forecast under-recovery for the 1998 summer period. • The 1998/99 winter GCRR will be $2.278/GJ effective November 1,1998 to March 31,1999. Seasonal gas rates are set each spring and fall to reflect the prices forecast to be paid to suppliers for the summer and the winter periods. As a regular part of doing business, Northwestern Utilities met with customer representatives to discuss the proposed change in the cost of gas before making an application to the AEUB. m pi -2- Our customers commonly ask the same questions each year about the change in gas rates. The most often asked question is, "Does Northwestern Utilities benefit from a higher cost of gas?" No, we don't. Market conditions will always affect the price Northwestern Utilities pays for natural gas and must pass along to our customers. However, our goal is to negotiate the most competitive price for our customers. You will find greater detail and other information in the attached fact sheet. Even with this change to the 1998/99 winter period cost of gas rate, Northwestern Utilities' customers continue to benefit from one of the PI lowest rates for natural gas in North America. In addition, Northwestern Utilities has maintained low delivery charges; the fixed charge and base energy charge have remained constant since 1995. I hope you find this information helpful in discussions you may have with your constituents. If you have comments, concerns or would like more information, I welcome you to contact me. Yours truly, s Chris Sheard President IP pi iV* H\Aj NORTHWESTERN UTILITIES LIMITED An ATCO Company Fact Sheet 1 Gas Cost Recovery Rate Why is the new cost of gas rate higher? Winter rates are typically higher than summer rates because of the greater demand p for gas. Current market forecasts indicate a higher gas cost recovery rate for this I winter compared to last year. n What does this change in the gas cost recovery rate mean for me? I The average Northwestern Utilities residential customer using 150 GJ per year will pay an estimated $87 more for natural gas service this winter period compared to f last winter. The effect of this change on each customer's bill will depend on weather ^ conditions, individual gas consumption and municipal franchise fees. How is the cost of gas determined? The market price for natural gas is influenced by supply and demand across North p America. This price affects the price we pay to gas suppliers and therefore what our | customers pay. P We make every effort to obtain the best possible cost of gas price for our customers t through contract tendering, negotiation and use of storage. The prices are scrutinized in a public process under the authority of the AEUB. pi Does Northwestern Utilities benefit from this increase in the cost of gas recovery rate? IP No. Almost all gas delivered to Northwestern Utilities' customers is purchased from £ gas suppliers. We pay these suppliers for the gas and then recover those costs directly from customers without mark-up or additional charges. What we have paid f for the cost ofgas is what our customers pay for the cost ofgas. L n How does Northwestern Utilities make its revenue? [ Northwestern Utilities receives revenue through the "Fixed Charge" and "Base Energy Charge" items on a customer's bill. These charges include delivery of gas to p our customers as well as the company's expenses to provide customer services such I as trouble calls, meter reading, safety and emergency response, annual inspections of appliances including furnaces, the installation and maintenance of pipelines and m meters and other maintenance costs. The new cost of gas rate does not affect the fixed charge and base energy charge which have not changed since 1995 (the residential fixed charge is $14 monthly, base energy charge is $1.213/GJ). &^s> ' Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer DAiinisiEns » soucnons BY-LAW w&f&v*** -***j-} ALEGAL DIGEST OF CURRENT TRENDS IN THE LAW oApCAL COyERNMENT Vol.. 10 No. 1 3 0 iKOa" 1?98 The Costs of Insensitive Terminations /;v JoA/i 0 'Rcilly Lasl year the Supreme Court amount to an actionable tort in of Canada ruled that employ itself (ie. defamation, for instance). ers who arc insensitive or In this case, the Court found thai exercise bad faith when firing merely by being insensitive the employees may pay a substantial employer could face greater dam cost in increased damages. ages. Although the Supreme Court did not go so far as to recognize a In Jack Wallace v. United Grain tort of "bad faith discharge", it did Growers Limited the employer fired Mr. Wallace, an employee of 14 find that "when termination is accompanied by acts of bad faith in years, just days after he had been the manner of the discharge, the complimented on his work. results can be especially devastat Although lacking just cause, the ing to ensure that employees receive employer nevertheless decided to adequate protection, employers play "hardball'*, and alleged that it ought to be held to an obligation of did indeed have cause to fire Mr. good faith and fair dealing in the Wallace. Following the termina manner of dismissal, the breach of tion. Mr. Wallace filed for personal which will be compensated for by bankruptcy, sought psychiatric adding to the length of the notice period." help, and was largely unsuccessful in securing alter native employment. So what docs this mean for municipalities who need to terminate an employee? Or, put another Mr. Wallace sued for wrongful dismissal. The way, what must an employer do to terminate some trial judge found Mr. Wallace to be entitled to 24 one "in good faith"? While the Supreme Court con months salary in lieu of notice, and $15,000 in ceded that the obligalion of good faith did not lend aggravated damages for mental distress. This award itself to a precise definition, it found that at a min exceeded that which a 14 year employee would usu imum "...the course of a dismissal employers ought ally expect to receive in this circumstance. Not sur to be candid, reasonable, honest and forthright with prisingly, the Manitoba Court of Appeal reduced the their employees and should refrain from engaging amount to 15 months salary in lieu of notice. Mr. in conduct that is unfair or is in bad faith by being, Wallace appealed this decision. for example, untruthful, misleading or unduly The Supreme Court restored the trial judge's insensitive." award with respect to salary in lieu of notice, and The bottom line is that courts at all levels now found Mr. Wallace to be entitled to 24 months pay. enjoy more discretion and flexibility in compensat Most significantly, the Court found that the bad ing dismissed employees who have received harsh faith conduct exhibited by the employer with or insensitive treatment. Therefore, employers respect to the dismissal was a factor to be compen should resist alleging just cause for termination sated for by an addition to the notice period (ie. unless there is a substantial case. Although some more money). employers, when dealing with an unsatisfactory This decision was a departure from previous case employee, have alleged just cause to gain leverage law and has been relied upon by employment when negotiating a settlement, employers must bear lawyers consistently over the last year. Previously, bad faith conduct relating to a dismissal needed to continued on page 3 **f\ vReynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer Fall 1998 Sexual Harassment. .Bad by John O'Reilly A recent decision by the Ontario Court of ment in which everyone joined voluntarily in poten Appeal confirms that the definition of sexu tially offensive banter. Essentially, the judge found al harassment is continuing to expand. In that it was a rough environment, and any comments Bannister v. General Motors of Canada Limited, the should be assessed in light of that environment. court found that in the modern workplace female Second, the trial judge found that a "wearing per employees need not tolerate off colour humour and sistence" is a necessary element of sexual harass sexual innuendo, and that employers may take dis ment. That is, there was no sexual harassment if ciplinary action, up to termination, against employ each individual complainant was not continuously ees who cultivate such environments. pursued after rejection. The standard definition of sexual harassment is The Court of Appeal overturned the trial judge's set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1986 in decision, and found that General Motors did have Janzen v. Platv Enterprises where the court held that just cause to terminate Mr. Bannister's employment. "sexual harassment in the workplace may broadly Specifically, it rejected the trial judge's view that an be defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature "offensive atmosphere" excused Mr. Bannister's that detrimentally affects the work environment or conduct. Rather, the Court found that General leads to job related consequences for victims of the Motors had established a sexual harassment policy harassment." In spite of the potentially broad inter of which Mr. Bannister was well aware. Moreover, pretation of this definition, courts have generally as a supervisor, Mr. Bannister was obligated to found that for sexual harassment to be established, implement the policy within his department. there must be unwanted sexual advances, followed Most importantly, the Court rejected the trial by a request from the victim that such advances judge's conclusion that in order to constitute sexual cease, followed by further unwanted advances. harassment the conduct regarding each individual Cases relating to "poisoned work environments" complainant must be persistent and repeated (ie. have been far more difficult to establish, especially "wearing persistence"). Rather, the Court found in industrial environments where profane language that the conduct, even if not repeated in identical tends to be common-place. form with individual complainants, was pervasive in However, if the above cited case is an indication, the department and was directed to female subordi this trend may be changing. Mr. Bannister was nates generally and repeatedly. As such,' the Court employed as the Security Supervisor at General found that this conduct could be a far greater con Motors' St. Catherine's plant. He had a direct role cern to an employer than if the conduct was merely in supervising female staff, many of which were confined to one employee and was persistent. summer students between the ages of 18-23. At the The Court found that the trial judge demonstrat time that complaints were first alleged, Mr. ed a complete lack of appreciation of the modern Bannister was 49 years old. concept ofequality of the sexes, and quoted the trial Several female employees complained that Mr. judge as using expressions such as "she gave as Bannister continually made sexually inappropriate good as she got". The Court found such phrases to remarks. Although the complaints did not allege be from another era. While the Court acknowledged that Mr. Bannister sought to use his power to extract that in an industrial plant no one expects profanity sexual favours, the complainants were in agreement or vulgarity to be eliminated, unwelcome conduct or that Mr. Bannister's comments created an uncom expressions based on gender or race should not be fortable environment. General Motors investigated tolerated. Therefore in respect ofgender issues, Mr. the complaints and terminated Mr. Bannister for just Bannister had failed in fulfilling his obligations to cause. the employer, and termination was warranted. The trial judge found that General Motors did not Although the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision have just cause to terminate Mr. Bannister. This is not binding in Alberta, it does reflect an increas conclusion was based on two findings. First, the ing sensitivity to gender issues in the workplace. It trial judge found that General Motors had allowed an atmosphere to develop within the security depart continued on page 4 llr Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer Fall ^ Tender Process Revisited bv Bill Barclay Last year the rule put into effect. In this instance, the park project was par Alberta Court of tially funded by the Province, while no federal or provincial Queen's Bench decid funding was provided for the landfill project. ed another important The park project and the landfill project were to be ten case dealing with the dered separately. The tender was issued for the park project interprelalion of privi and the Plaintiff, a non-local contractor, was the lowest bid lege clauses in con der. The committee struck to oversee the project passed a struction lendcring motion recommending lo Council that the tender be awarded documents. Typically, to the Plaintiff. However, prior lo the next meeting of all tendering docu Council, it was decided that as the clay from the lake would ments contain a provi need to be hauled lo the landfill site, it would be more cost- sion to the effect that effective to award both projects to the same contractor. the lowest or any ten The City therefore asked the Plaintiff to submit a bid on der may not necessari the landfill project. The lowest bid received for the hauling ly be accepted. Taken of clay was tendered by a local contractor who had also sub at its most extreme, mitted a bid on the park project. The local contractor's this type of clause cumulative bids on the two projects were lower than that of could be read lo give the owner of a project an arbitrary right the Plaintiff's. Council therefore granted the contract for to reject any lender for any reason. However, the courts have both projects to the local contractor. generally interpreted the provision lo imparl some form of The above facts were as they were found by the trial judge duty of fairness onto the owner. In other words, if theowner after hearing contesting evidence from both sides. Based on is going lo rejeel the lowest tender, it should have a good his finding of facts, the trial judge held that the City had not business reason for doing so and must act in a reasonable been straightforward in its dealings with the Plaintiff. Had manner. the City not realized, at the last minute, that both projects In Thompson Bros. (Const.) Ltd. v. The City of could be connected, Council would have undoubtedly Wetaskiwin. the City was developing some parkland at the awarded the park project to the Plaintiff. As the process fol same time as.it was constructing a landfill site. Part of the lowed by the City was unfair to the Plaintiff, damages were park project called for the development of a lake. During the awarded. Rather than complying with the terms of the orig planning process, the City's engineers advised that the clay inal tender and awarding two independent contracts, or being excavated for the lake would most likely be suitable rejecting all bids, as was its right, the City chose lo treat the for the construction of berms and a liner for the landfill site. tenders on a cumulative basis. In doing so, the judge felt that Under the City's tendering and purchasing policy, a 5% the City had undermined the integrity of the tendering advantage would be given to local suppliers, and that was to process and had also violated the terms of the tender agree be disclosed in the tender documents. However, where a ment. It was also felt that the City gave the local contractor project was wholly or partially funded by the federal or a second chance on the original project, and the bid was like provincial government, there would be no local advantage ly tailored accordingly. The case is now under appeal. • The Costs of Insensitive Terminations (cont.) continuedfrom page 1 in mind that if the case goes lo trial and it is found not undermine the employer's interests. that they did not have cause, then further damages Finally, providing a reasonable letter of reference may be awarded. is often comforting, and may assist the employee in Furthermore, employers should be mindful of allow the ensuing job search. Needless to say, if the ing employees lo depart from their jobs with dignity. employee has been utterly unsatisfactory, then this is For instance, employees should not be icrminalcd in nol practical. Employers should not provide letters front of other employees, and should be allowed to of reference that arc misleading. clean out their offices when others are nol present. Ultimately, employers must be aware that with the Also, an employee may be grateful if a termination is increased flexibility conferred by the Supreme Court of represented internally as a resignation. Where just Canada, judges are now at more liberty to impose cause is not beinu alleged, such a characterization does "rough justice" when they sec fit. Therefore, be nice! • =•3= nolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer Fall 1998 EPEA Amendment by Elizabeth Wilcox An amendment to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (the "Act"), in force April 30, 1998, gives the govern menta charge against land for certain costs owing undertheAct. What costs qualify? Two types of costs can constitute charges under the Act: • costs incurred tocarry outan order under theAct where the landowner has failed tocomply with theorder him or herself; and • costs incurred for emergency steps in situations where there is an immediate threat to the environment. What lands are subject to the charge? The government's charge is against the land that was the subject of the order or the emergency steps. The charge can also be against any neighbouring land used for similar puiposes and owned by the same person. How does the charge work? The charge is enforceable in the same way as a mortgage or other security on land and ranks above all otherclaims notwith standing any other law in Alberta. Sexual Harassment..Bad (cont.) continuedfrom page 2 is crucial that employers appreciate that they can be harassment policies, and seeking employee responses held liable for the actions of employees, especially to ensure that the policies are understood and com supervisory employees. Accordingly, even in the plied with. Further, employers should take com absence of specific complaints of sexual harassment, plaints seriously, and should not hesitate to respond employers should take positive measures to ensure firmly to those guilty of inappropriate conduct. As that employees are not enduring a* poisoned environ the Ontario Court ofAppeal has demonstrated, courts ment which may ultimately become intolerable. may be sympathetic to employers who are sensitive Such pro-active steps include establishing clear anti- to issues of gender equality. • Pre-AUMA Conference: BY-LAW is published two times a year by Orientation for Elected Officials Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer, Barristers and Solicitors. It is intended to provide comments on recent legal developments and issues of interest to those Nov. 11,1998,12 noon - 5pm involvedin municipal government. It is not intended to Calgary Convention Centre givelegaladvice.You shouldobtain legal adviceon any matters of concern to you. Fee: $65 (includes lunch and materials) Comments, questions or requests for additional copies may be directed to: This session introduces new (and returning) mem Christine L. Keylor, Client Services Director bers of Council to their roles and responsibilities, the importance of team-building, key legal issues, Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer and the meaning of "Governance". 3200 Manulife Place, Coordinated by: 10180-101 Street, Government Studies, Faculty of Extension, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W8 University ofAlberta Tel: 425-9510 In Partnership with: Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer Email: [email protected] and George B. Cuff & Associates Ltd. www.rmrf.ab.ca fir 10/29/98 THU 16:52 FAX 403 213 7490 NRK. MKTG & BUSINESS DEV t?i " 'ISEt fS/ORTHROCK October 29, 1998 Fax: 542-7770 " Mr. Ken Porter Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 P.O. Box 77 Drayton valley, AB T7A 1R1 Attention: Attendees of the M.D. of Brazeau Council Ratepayer Meeting 1998/10/28 (Refer To Attached Slan-ln Sheet) Re: Sour Gas Processing Plant Pembina Area (11-14-50-8W5M) Please be advised that Nor*ut"*k Resources Ltd. through communications with our representative Marilyn Conlon from Marcon Emergency Specialists Inc. has informed us ofyour concerns with respect to the lease signage bythe Municipal District of Brazeau Council without consultation of the taxpayers, the drilling of Northrock's well at 11-14-50-8W5M and the proposed Sour Gas Facility in Section 14-50-8W5M. • Northrock would like to expressto the Public that we have followed proper procedures in regard to the dealings with the M.D. and all other regulatory bodies concerning obtaining a lease and the drilling of the well. The drilling of the well is Northrock initiated in an attempt to gather valuable information to the feasibility ofpossible acid gas injection. Northrock must determine if an injection reservoir is available prior to submitting an application to the AEUB for a sour gas processing plant and acid gas injection facility. If the injection reservoir is not adequate and/or the plant does not receive regulatory approval Northrock istaking the financial risk solely on its own in drilling the well. The drilling of the well does not in any way confirm or imply any governmental regulatory agencies have given Northrock approvals for construction of the proposed sour gas plant Northrock has thoroughly reviewed your request for the immediate termination ofthe drilling of the well. The timing of the request is received at a time when the well is 85% complete and drilling will conclude in approximately four days. For this reason, Northrock has made the decision to complete the drilling of the well. The well will be logged according to AEUB regulations, properly cased and cemented according to standard procedures. The well will be safely confined and the drilling ng Wm be removed. Northrock Resources Ltd. wants to ensure youthat this decision does not in any way imply that yourconcerns are not important to us. Northrock Resources ltd. Suite 3500,700 Second Street S.W. • Calgary, Alberta • T2P 2W2 Telephone (403) 213-7600 • Facsimile <403) 232-4650 • 10/29/98 THU 16:53 FAX 403 213 7490 NRK. MKTG & BUSINESS DEV 121003 ' ^ We will host a Public Information Session to meet you and your neighbors and provide information on the proposed sour gas processing plant. This also will be an opportunity for you to express your concerns and for Northrock to provide dialogue. Individual public visits will commence after the Information Session in accordance with AEUB Regulations; An Invitation to attend the Information Session will be issued to all Landowners, Occupants and Residents within a 6.0 KM radius of the proposed location for the sour gas processing plant. We have extended the Public Notification area to 6.0 KM as you requested to Marilyn Conlon following the M.D. of Brazeau Council Meeting. The mailing listwill be generated via the tax roll from the Municipal District of Brazeau. The Blue Public Information packages will be mailed out to the families withina 6.0 KM radius around the proposed facility site. Northrock looks forward to meeting you, yourfamily and neighbours. Yours truly, I iESOURCESf i o rjL-t- ' President Production 10/29/98 THU 16:53 FAX 403 213 7490 NRK. MKTG & BUSINESS DEV OCT-29-98 THU 111 *dU Hfl n u up dKtt£&nu n »»»» »«• — - — iffl Ratepayer Sign In Sheet PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PRINTYOUR NAME SBBJ -J (f'lvi Stj~*.u*€i+1~ X^m frfAT/hf) ^foO^y £,'^jS7 itflMXA jJsift) 7£scc^-~-ik1/^4 'T\>ff>> /^//r-^T ^u&££&/} r tf^) Txovoa/ PiKp^tA-^ MarctGreJ /k£/£?«> ^ A y A f Sr/?Ai£j ^ 5Hrrfl.;£y ^Z.ML£j /tta. ry7d/>a-/Lti"JCn Wf Information //Bulletin News and Views Fall 1998 ~ The newsletter of "Partnerships inHealth andSafety ", distributed quarterly byAlberta Labour. "Partnerships' Future Redefined" During the past year, the Partnerships team met with a cross-section ofstakeholders at workshops, meetings Meet the "new" and consensus-building opportunities. Information from these sessions served as the basis for the Partnerships Team: development ofthe future directionofPartnerships, as - outlined in the "Partnerships Strategic Plan". To better serve the needs ofour clients, a new Partnerships team has been established. The Our plan focuses on improvedclient service,making Team will be working on increasing contact with Partnerships more "user friendly" and removing Partners, improvinglines ofcommunicationand inconsistencies. ensuring a consistent approach in the deliveryof service. To promote consistency,vision and mission statements for Partnerships were written, core values developed Please contact one ofthe following and guiding principles established. members for further information: To receivea copy ofthe Partnerships Strategic Plan, Rob Fcagan, Manager Edmonton 415-0608 call the Alberta Labour office closest to you. Use the Brika Albert-Johnston Edmonton 415-0590 - Government RITE line at 310-0000 for toll free Sherry Maljan Edmonton 422^206 415-0609 access. Cassic Pollon Edmonton Zarelda Regheiini Edmonton 415-0586 Brian Thomas Edmonton 415-0588 New Partnerships Audit and Audit Standard being developed. Al Thurston Red Deer 340-4934 Jack Bereziuk Calgary 297-7874 Work is nearing completion on a new Partnerships DaveBerte Calgary 297-7896 Audit and a new Audit Standard for Partnerships. The Carol Earner Calgary 297-7855 Partnerships Advisory Committee, along with Alberta Labour, has been developing a new Partnerships Audit instrument. Work is currently underway to develop an • "Audit Standard" against which all audit instruments will be measured for use in the Partnerships program. A draft ofthis proposed standard was presented at the Partnerships Advisory Committee meetingon September 21, 1998. Some revisions are required before further review inNovember. o Printed on Recycled Paper LABOUR 5\ Partnerships recognizes new This function will be one ofthe major roles ofour newlyrecognized "Certifying Partners". Employers "Certifying Partners" wishingto obtain a CORwill be required to submit Partners in healthand safety are organizations who meir audit to a Certifying Partner" for review. The committo taking an active leadership role in workplace "Certifying Parmer" will then indicate to Alberta healthand safety throughout Alberta. Labour names ofemployers who have completedall ofthe requirements for issuance ofa Certificate of Recognition. Audit review for participation in the Partners" includeindividual employers, safety Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) program will associations, industryassociations, educationalinstitutes, also be handled through the Certifying Partners. labourorganizations and community groupswho promote the involvementofothers in heighteningthe awareness Quality Assurance Given Priority and importanceofworkplace health and safety. A new designation of "Certifying Partner" has been One ofthe projects currently underway for grantedto Partners who take on additional roles for their Partnerships is the developmentofquality assurance r industryor clientgroup in the areas ofhealthand safety standards for use in the certification process. The program evaluations and quality assurance. Roles will implementationofthese standards along with a new include:arranging for and/or conducting audits, co- audit standard in 1999 will ensure the continued signing and issuing CertificatesofRecognition (COR) evolutionand improvement ofthe Partnerships withAlberta Labour, carrying out audit reviews towards Program. a COR for employers and .establishingan administrative systemto ensurequality assurance in all aspects ofthe audit process, including the Partners in Injury Reduction EVisit our web site for up-to- the -minute Program. news! "Partnerships" information, including a list ofemployers currently holding a To obtaina list of"CertifyingPartners", please contact Certificate ofRecognition, is featured on the our offices,listedon the front page. Alberta Labourweb site at: Partners in Injury Reduction http://www.gov.ab.ca/lab -1998 Audits Reminder ThePartnersIn Injury Reduction(PIR) program,offered in Partnership withthe Workers' Compensation Board Watch for the next edition ofI;;,' * ;"'\' (WCB) extendsWCB premiumincentives to employers Partnerships News &Wsm>\\i:. i.i-2 \ whomeetstandards for healthand safetythrough distributed free ofeiiarge qtorierj^fo' achievinga Certificate ofRecognition. allourPartners and stakeholders^ ^Ve ;; welcome your comments, phone: ^J-'- -[ Employers participatingin PIR for 1998must complete (403)415-0609 or fax (403)427-569$ 5 their audits by December 31,1998 and forward them to r a Certifying Partnerin a timely fashion to be process for PIR incentive purposes. Audit review process revised As part ofthe streamlining ofPartnershipsand to provide unproved service to our clients, Alberta Labour will no longerreviewauditstowards issuance ofCertificatesof Recognition (COR) as ofJanuary 1,1999. ;y ISSUE NO. 2 CTOtf&RfWM s> H E-A-L-T ^Ty-c IN ALBERTA anonnnnnannn Funding Increase For Health Authorities Regional health authorities have resulting from Alberta's significant Alberta now spends over received a funding increase of population growth in the current year. $4.3 billion a year on health, close $61.3 million to address population It also covers increased costs and to $12 million each day, up more and cost increases in the current year. capacity for key life-saving procedures than $238 million from what we that all Albertans receive in either spent before restructuring began. The additional funding recognizes Calgary or Edmonton. increased demand for services "Our government has continually stated that when there is a demonstrated need for additional resources in health, those resources will be provided," says Health Minister Halvar Jonson. "This newest funding increase, as well as those made over the past three years, are clear evidence of Under the Dome: our commitment to a quality, An Update on Health Legislation publicly funded health system in Alberta. We will continue to closely monitor the health system, This November, the second session Amendment Act, to help ensure that and we will address clear needs of the 24th Legislature will see debate all Albertans have access to and concerns as they emerge." continue on several pieces of health- medically necessary physician related legislation, including Bill 21, services within the publicly funded The additional funding gives the Alberta Health Care Insurance health system, and to ensure clear health authorities a more stable Amendment Act, and Bill 37, the and consistent guidelines for resource base reflecting the Health Statutes Amendment Act. physicians choosing to opt out. ongoing growth in Alberta and Bill 21 sets out the process and provides them with the capacity to Bill 21: Alberta Health Care manage within their allocated Insurance Amendment Act requirements for any physician seeking to opt out of the publicly funding levels for the rest of the In Canada, physicians provide health funded health system. fiscal year. services and are paid set fees for those services by the public health The Bill is intended to protect the The additional funding follows the system. However, under the Canada integrity of the public health system completion of a comprehensive Health Act, physicians may "opt out" and the expectations of patients review of regional health authority of that public system. under the Canada Health Act. funding in Alberta, with a focus on base funding requirements in the Opting out allows physicians to Bill 21 requires formal approval for a next three to five years. The charge patients directly and to charge physician to withdraw from the review, chaired by Bonnie Laing, more for services than the standard public health system and require MLA for Calgary-Bow, fee schedule. Patients using the patients to pay for medically recommended a funding increase services of an opted-out physician necessary services. The approval in the short term of $37 million cannot be reimbursed by the public would be based on the need for the this year to address population system for any fees paid to an opted- insured services being provided by growth; an additional $20 million out physician. the physician within the public for province-wide services, and system. In other words, the Bill Government introduced Bill 21, the $4 million for academic health would ensure that enough Alberta Health Care Insurance centres. continued on page 2 Under the Dome: continued regulate private health facilities in Review of Health physicians remain within the public Alberta. Currently, the Minister has system to provide necessary no legislated mandate to do so. The Bill would add a second barrier to System Funding services. anyone wishing to establish private The result of a comprehensive Bill 21 passed second reading in the health facilities, by continuing to spring session of the Legislature. require accreditation by the College review of funding for Alberta's The fall session will see continued of Physicians and Surgeons of health authorities has been released. debate on this issue. Alberta, as well as adding a formal The review was conducted by a review by the Minister of Health. special committee established by Bill 37: Health Statutes Health Minister Halvar Jonson last Amendment Act As a result, the Minister could April and chaired by Bonnie Laing, Recently, Alberta has seen much prohibit the facility even if the College provided accreditation. At MLA for Calgary-Bow. The debate around the issue of so-called committee looked at key funding private health facilities. In response the same time, no facility would be considered without accreditation, issues facing health authorities, to concerns expressed by Albertans with a particular focus on base that such facilities may threaten the thus maintaining the College's mandate to ensure standards of care funding requirements of the health public health system, government system over the next three to five are met. introduced legislation to deal with years, including the impact of the regulation of those facilities, and Bill 37 would help ensure that the changing population demographics. to protect and preserve the public quality and accessibility of the health system. public system is not jeopardized by The team also included Wayne the operation of private facilities. Jacques, MLA for Grande Prairie- Bill 37, the Health Statutes Wapiti; Dr. Clarence Guenter, former Amendment Act, would provide the Bill 37 was introduced in the 1998 CEO of Calgary's Foothills Hospital; Minister of Health with the spring session of the Legislature and Doug Schindeler, a former Vice- authority to prohibit, control or received second reading. President with the Chinook Regional Health Authority; and Mike Percy, former Liberal MLA and current Dean of the Faculty of Business at the University of NEW AGREEMENT WITH DOCTORS Alberta. Laing, Guenter and Percy were members of the team that In April, the Alberta government some inequities that exist between conducted a review of the health concluded eight months of the fees for different services system's province-wide services in negotiations with the Alberta provided by physicians. A Relative 1996. Medical Association, resulting in a Value Commission is now underway The review committee's report new three-year contract with and is expected to deliver its first contains 27 recommendations on Alberta's physicians. This new report near the end of the year. how to improve the funding of the financial agreement was The Commission, with two health care system, with an approved by the majority of representatives from the emphasis on providing the province's doctors. Alberta Medical predictability, sustainability and The agreement Association, two from continued confidence in the health includes an 8% fee government and a system. Included in the increase over three Chair agreed upon by recommendations is the suggestion years for doctors, both parties (Dr. John of a strategic reinvestment in the additional funding Atkinson of Ontario) health system of $221 million over each year to adjust for will establish a process the next three years; including actual population to review the entire fee $41 million in the current year, increases, and funding to structure for Alberta physicians. primarily to address population offset the cost to physicians for growth. Government believes the agreement medical insurance. The agreement is fair and reasonable, and meets The report will now serve as a base will see total government spending the needs of both doctors and for the health budget and planning on physician services increase by government. It will help to ensure process for the coming years. For $199.7 million over the three years that all Albertans continue to have more information about the report, of the contract to $919 million. access to quality patient care and a visit Alberta Health's Internet site at Government and physicians also quality, publicly funded health http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/ agreed to work together to address system. whatsnew/releases/rhafund3.htm 6* Federal RURAL COMMUNITIES WELCOME 62 MORE DOCTORS Rural and remote communities in jurisdictions in Canada with a Health Alberta have 62 more physicians in coordinated, comprehensive place, thanks to recent recruiting approach to meeting the challenges Funding efforts by the Rural Physician Action of rural medical practice. Plan and regional health authorities. The 1998-99 budget for the Rural The federal government once The recruitment initiative located Physician Action Plan is transferred about 50% of the cost 62 physicians, including 34 from $5.8 million, including an additional of health programs in Alberta. within Canada and 10 Alberta $1 million to address the most Today, however, it only funds medical residents who agreed to immediate physician shortages in about 14 cents on the dollar for relocate to communities such as rural Alberta. This year, the focus provincial health programs. Grande Prairie, Slave Lake, has been on recruiting physicians; While the Alberta government's Athabasca, Swan Hills, Cold Lake, next year, attention will focus on spending on health has increased Viking, Lloydminster, St. Paul, Two ways to retain physicians in rural by about $650 million (or about Hills, Vermilion, Fort Saskatchewan, communities. Camrose, Drayton Valley, Stettler, 18%) between 1994-95 and The Alberta government is Lacombe, Wetaskiwin, Crowsnest 1998-99, federal social transfer committed to working with its Pass, Daysland, Brooks, Vulcan, payments to Alberta over the partners in the Rural Physician same period have dropped by Picture Butte, Coaldale and others. Action Plan to ensure that rural $570 million (or about 38%). Alberta's Rural Physician Action Albertans continue to have access to That means over this period, the Plan — a cooperative effort of physician services. per capita transfer will fall from government, the Alberta Medical about $555 to about $325 per Association and the College of Albertan. As a percentage of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Gross Domestic Product, federal — provides programs and initiatives support is at its lowest level since to recruit and retain physicians in the introduction of these programs rural and remote locations of in the 1960s. Alberta. Alberta is one of the few In light of the federal government's talk about a federal surplus and new spending in n n n areas of provincial jurisdiction, the Alberta government is calling on the federal government to Routine Prenatal HIY Screening restore funding to 1994-95 levels. Program Launched Social Transfer Paymentsto Alberta Starting September 1, 1998, all infant by about 70%. Preventing From the Federal Government pregnant women in Alberta will infection in as few as two children (billions of dollars) be routinely offered testing for each year will result in direct Fiscal Federal Transfer HIV (human immunodeficiency health care savings that balance Year Payment virus). the costs of routine laboratory 1992-93 $1.41497 testing. HIV testing will now be part of routine, good prenatal care and To receive an information kit, call 1993-94 $1.40085 will be done along with other the Alberta Health routine blood work unless a Communications Branch toll-free 1994-95 $1.44290 woman chooses not to be tested. by dialing 310-0000 and asking for Detecting HIV infection during 427-7164. 1995-96 $1.41490 pregnancy gives the opportunity to improve the health of the 1996-97 $1.24990 mother and significantly reduce the risk of passing the virus to her infant. 1997-98 $1.04781 Drug treatments can reduce the 1998-99 $1.08580 florasi) risk of passing the virus to the *4 Survey Shows Albertans Are Pleased With Quality of Health Care The fourth annual Alberta Health • 81 % of Albertans who received perception of the system as a Survey indicates that Albertans health services at a hospital felt that whole. This indicates that the continue to be positive about the the quality of care that they perception of some Albertans does quality of health services they received was either excellent or not match the reality of the receive. good. This was a new question situation and that we have some added to the survey. The 1998 survey results were similar work to do to restore confidence in to the findings in last year's survey. • 73% of the respondents indicated the ability of the health system to Some of the key results are: that it was easy or very easy to meet needs in the future. obtain health services. • 86% of respondents who received Overall, we can be pleased with health services in the past year At the same time, 56% of those the high ratings Albertans continue reported that the quality of care surveyed rated the overall health to give to the quality of care they was either excellent or good, system in the province as good or receive from Alberta's health which was unchanged from both excellent. While this is similar to the system. the 1996 and 1997 health survey. results of the last few years, it A copy of this 100-page report, • 84% of these respondents reported indicates that Albertans' experience The 1998 Survey About Health and that the result of the care that they with the health system receives a the Health System in Alberta, is received was excellent or good. much higher rating than their available through Alberta Health Communications by dialing 310-0000 and entering 427-7164. Rural On-Call Program Established C^!C' y"Ok"1> -':1!0,rt/. Government and rural physicians hours for one year will result in an ...more than two million Albertans use the health system every year. have agreed to a new rural on-call extra $34,000 each. payment program for rural ...Alberta is home to more than Regional health authorities will physicians. 4,600 doctors and 21,400 registered determine the eligible facilities for nurses. The new program will see rural the program, based on their overall doctors receive an "on-call" payment service delivery plans. ...close to $12 million is spent while continuing to be paid for any every day on health care in Government believes that the new work provided at rural emergency Alberta. program is a significant recognition departments. The new payment is on ...health spending for 1998-99 has of the unique circumstances of rural top of the 8 % fee increase received doctors and another step in helping increased to over $4.3 billion, an by all doctors as part of the new increase of 20% over the past to ensure access to physician contract between government and three years. services for all Albertans. the Alberta Medical Association. The rates for rural physicians Update on Health in Alberta ispublished Average Payments Per Year to providing emergency on-call services Physician Specialties by Alberta Health. For additional copies will be $17 per eligible on-call hour ofthis newsletter, please contact: or $400 for a full 24-hour period (1997-98 preliminary figures) Communications Branch from October 1, 1998, to March 31, Average Alberta Health 2000. Specialty payment 22nd floor, 10025Jasper Avenue per year For example, a facility with four Edmonton, AB T5J 2N3 physicians sharing emergency on-call Cardiovascular and Thoracic telephone: (403) 427-7164 hours will provide each physician Surgeons $ 438,072 fax:(403)427-1171 with an extra $27,565 per year in e-mail: [email protected] addition to fee-for-service billings. Dermatologists $314,761 General Practitioners $ 149,479 For more information onthehealth system As of April 1, 2000, the rate will in our province, check outAlberta Health's increase to $21 per eligible on-call Obstetricians $ 235,336 internet site: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca hour or $500 per full 24-hour period. Ophthalmologists $ 367,748 Therefore, the same scenario of four ISSN 1480-6452 physicians sharing emergency on-call Orthopaedic Surgeons $ 208,393 /dlberra AV Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta P"l SP5843 DATE: October 8, 1998 rfnr?Qr?nn nr?^ I TO: FCSS PROGRAMS U' OCT 2 8 1998 p FROM: Don Johnson, President iraT5i!!L FCSSAA ^-o ^j-c^u IP RE: FCSS STORYBOOK - 1998 The second edition of the FCSS Storybook is hot off the press!!! The Association was, once again, able to access money from the STEP program which provided us with the opportunity to contract for the research and development of the book. We are very pleased with the outcome. You will note that it is significantly different than the first one, and has many new stories, and a revised format. We are forwarding only one copy to each FCSS program due to the cost of printing and mailing. We certainly encourage you to print as many as you want for distribution in your community, however. Along with the new Orientation Modules, we feel that this will be another way to show the value of FCSS, particularly to newly elected officials this fall. As you may have read in the Newsletter, we will be forwarding a copy of the Storybook to each MLA in the province, as was done last year. We also encourage you to discuss the contents of the Storybook with you provincial representative, and you may even want to add a few additional stories from you own r community which further illustrates the positive benefits of FCSS in their constituency. If you have any comments or suggestions for change as you read through the document, please feel free to contact the Association or to call me directly at 403- 223-1517. We are sure you will find the Storybook a valuable resource tool and very interesting reading. Don Johnson President of FCSSAA •W] pi pFI Office of the Minister Cabinet de la ministre ,£/ ACT 231338 of the Environment de I'Environnement ^^ -Jiit573I3tnTT5 Hull, Canada K1A 0H3 fi&S> «SX t" rjffl w\ October 15,1998 Pi His Worship Reeve Bart Guyon Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 P.O. Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Dear Reeve Guyon: (SI On behalf of the Honourable Christine S. Stewart, I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated September 18, received on October 14, concerning Brazeau Councirs support for an appeal ofthe Federal Court decision in the case of The Friends ofthe West Country v. The Minister ofFisheries and Oceans. Please rest assured that your correspondence will be brought promptly to the Minister's attention. Yours sincerely, /Ks \ pi Jaoline Lanthier Executive Assistant Canada SENT BY:XEROX ;11- 4-98 ; 9:22 ; CRCT- 403 542 7770;# 2/ 2 &> COUNCIL COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS October 28,1998 - Organizational Meeting Committee Council Member Alternate DraytonValley/Brazeau Economic Councillor Glenn McLean Councillor Diana McQueen Development Councillor Roger Coles Chamber ofCommerce Mayor Moc Hamdon Councillor Roger Coles Brazeau Seniors* Foundation Councillor Rob Feddema Councillor Kathy Resler Mainstreet Committee MayorMoe Hamdon Councillor Rob Feddema Councillor Roger Coles Library Board Councillor Ric Irwin Councillor Diana McQueen Yellowhead Regional Library Councillor Ric Irwin Councillor Diana McQueen MX). Cost Sharing Committee Councillor Glenn McLean Councillor RogerColes Councillor Diana McQueen Councillor Kathy Resler Protective Services Councillor Diana McQueen Councillor Glenn McLean Councillor Kathy Resler Historical Society Councillor Roger Coles Councillor Ric Irwin New Era Municipal Services " Councillor Ric Irwin Councillor Rob Feddema Ambulance Committee Councillor Ric Irwin Councillor Roger Coles Landfill Authority Councillor Ric Irwin !^J Councillor Kathy Resler Councillor Rob Feddema Community Foundation Councillor Diana McQueen Councillor Glenn McLean P.IADJEco Efficiency Committee Mayor Moe Hamdon Councillor Glenn McLean Max Centre/FMHS Student Services Councillor Rob Feddema Councillor RogerColes Committee Cemetery Committee Councillor Kathy Resler Councillor Roger Coles Risk Management Committee Councillor Kathy Resler Councillor Diana McQueen Family School Liaison Committee Councillor Diana McQueen Councillor Rob Feddema F.C.S.S. Councillor Diana McQueen Councillor Rob Feddema Seniors' Drop In Centre Board Councillor Rob Feddema Councillor Roger Coles West Central Mayors & Reeves Mayor Moe Hamdon Association - Edson, Hinton, Grande DeputyMayor Cache, Whitccourt, MLD. ofYellowhead andM.D. ofBrazeau Community Lottery Board Councillor Glenn McLean Councillor Roger Coles OmniplexAdvisory Board- D.V. Councillor RogerColes Councillor Kathy Resler Thunder/Wildcats PI PH) & . I YeUqwliead Regional library Newsletter November 1998 ISSN 0708-1979 p> package. While we are confident that these Administration new services are vitally important, we need to Si 1 know what you thinkshould be included in the overall service package. Service Issues Forum pi So during 1999/ you will be hearing from Tke YRL Board recently approved a Service YRL on this matter. We have not yet Issues Forum as suggested bythe new Service designed a process for gathering this Committee. information, but we can promise it will be less intensive than the one we used during This forum is intended: restructuring! * {or stakeholders to hring forward service related issues and suggestions; - C. Maishment, Director * {or stakeholders to request resolution of complaints ifYRL staff are unable to resolve them; and * for the Service Committee to seek input P. Emmett Ryan Memorial from members on service related issues. Scnolarsnip Awarded to Member r Librarian Theexact structure and procedures for the forum will be established over the next few This year's scholarship has been awarded to months. In the meantime, if you have a Joanne Katzenback of Barrhead Public em) service issue you would like addressed, please Library. forward a written submission to C. Maishment, Director at YRL. Joanne has been an employee of Barrhead Public Library since June 1992. Her primary responsibility is for school library services to Review of Services - 1999 students and staffin the town's joint-use faculty. Does it seem like we just finished this process ofre-structuring? In one way yes, in another Joanne has been taking courses over the past way no. During 1999 YRL will be reviewing three years in the Rural Library Training services to see what changes you want us to Program and SAIT's Library and make to our service package. The reason for Information Technology Program. this review is that we have new services (access Congratulations to Joanne from theYRL to Britannica On-Line and Ebsco's Board and staff. MasterFile 1500) and some potential new services (related to APLEN) that were not included in the costof the original service BookWeek '98: November 7 - 14 "AWorld to Discover" V° WANTED Wet Sites Wortk Waiting For I Fiction Magazine Rack (wire type). 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If Reference Questions and Pathfinders you would like this book, please contact provide a guide to getting startedon (E) Billie at YRL. The book will be sent to the library submitting thebest offer! research in numerous subject areas, both in print and online * other IPL collections include: online MasterFile 1500 goes Premier newspapers from around the world; m online serials, magazines, journals, In response to Ebsco's customer requests for e-zines, and more; onlinetexts of books databases with a higher percentage of full text and other texts that are freely available content, comes MasterFile Premier (replaced over the Internet; and the IPL Teen MasterFile 1500 as ofOctober 15*). The Collection which includes internet Premier edition contains over 1800 full text resources of interest to teenagers. titles. MasterFile Premier is accessed using the same procedure asforMasterFile 1500. - submitted by Wehope you enjoy this new version! Pilar Martinez, YRL United Library Services Comes to YRL in November! Mark your calendars! Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 2? ! S\ This year, a huge display of over 800 titles published in the last 6 months will be held at YRL Headquarters (fiction, non-fiction and paperback). Watch your mail for further information on thisweek-long event! Wf\ w YRL Director's Report \V-± 7;,,,, (ft September 1998 \. '""'' "} ?' '•' ' - New Issues I Finandal Statements p As requested by the Board, accompanying this report are the financial statements for the General Fund for I the period up to September 30, 1998. These statements will accompany my report on aquarterly basis, except for the year end statement, when the audited statements will be presented to the Board in March. If !» you have any questions about the statements, please contact me. Corporate Sponsorships f» Pilar Martinez has begun exploring using apracticum student from arelevant program at Grant MacEwan I Community College or NAI.T. to pursue corporate sponsorships for YRL P Quota Carrv-Over Regulations t Staff are preparing draft regulations regarding the carry-over of quotas from one year to the next for the consideration ofthe Service Committee attheir meeting on November 2. pi ^ Yellowhead Regional Library Web Site YRL's Computer Technician Binh Truong has spent agreat deal oftime improving and adding to our Web I site on the Internet. If you have the opportunity, please visit it at http://www/cdnetab.co/yrl/'. r Software Evaluation Binh Truong has evaluated some scheduling software. His recommendation is Microsoft Outlook, which is part ofthe Office 97 Suite. He has also been getting estimates on the cost of switching YRL to the Office 97 m Suite from Corel. This change would be beneficial for us because APLEN is purchasing Office 97 for all phase 3and 4 libraries. The cost of the change (if we proceed) would be covered by the Computer Software section ofthe 1998 budget. ip Personnel YRL has sponsored Pilar Martinez's (Manager, Public Services) application tothe Northern Exposure f to Leadership program, an experiential learning program to develop leadership skills, which will be *• held in February 1999. Processing Clerk Lori Frank has give her notice. Her last day will be October 13. We are currently J exploring options for her replacement. m Ongoing Issues Alberta Public Library Electronic Network fAPLEN^ Although the Board has received alot of information regarding the APLEN project, Ibelieve that the importance ofthis project is worth the risk of repeating ourselves. YRL's Systems Librarian, Stuart pi Mackay, has written areport explaining what has been done to date and what our plans are. His report is attached. V* flBt Secondary Schools Needs Survey Elaine Jones has completed the plain language description ofYRL services that accompanies the survey. Kevin Dodds is working on abrochure on school libraries and Yellowhead Regional Library fpl to leave with principals and librarians being surveyed. Staff will betesting the survey with acouple of principals and librarians who are not part ofthe final group to be surveyed. Letters have been sent to the board chairs explaining the process, and requesting themto notify their principals we will be contacting them. Procedures Manual Elaine Jones has completed the first draft ofthenewYRL Procedures Manual. This draft incorporates all ofthe changes as aresult oftheimplementation ofthe new Plan ofService. We expect to release it to our members shortly. We will also be exploring making the Manual available on our Web site. Issues Resolved §p Inter-Library Loan Turnaround Study The ILL Turnaround Study report has been completed. On average, requests were filled within 9.7 days. Since the study was done, staff are using e-mail and fax more to request items, which should reduce the turnaround time. Meetings/Workshops Given or Attended September 2 Clive Maishment (CM), Louise Frolek (LF), Pilar Martinez (PM) and Don Gillard (DG), Finance Committee meeting, YRL. September 8 CM and Debbie Mardy (DM), Official Launch of APLEN, Edmonton. CM and Stuart Mackay (SM), APLEN Feasibility Study meeting, YRL. September 10 CM and SM, meeting with John Ryley ofthe Spruce Grove Public Library ipi Board about APLEN, YRL. l September 16 CM, System Directors' meeting, Calgary. September 17 • CM, APLEN application meeting with Consortium partners, Strathmore. • PM and LF, LAA Executive meeting, Calgary. September 17-19 CM, LF, PM, SM, DM, Netspeed '98 conference, Calgary. September 21 CM, LF and PM, Service Committee meeting, YRL. September 23 PM, The Alberta Library Advocacy Work Team, Edmonton. September 25 CM, LF, PM and DG, Executive Committee meeting, YRL. September 26 Kevin Dodds (KD), represented YRL at Wetaskiwin Public Library's 70th Anniversary Party. September 28 Board meeting, YRL. September 30 • New Library Personnel Workshop. This workshop was for staff whoare newin their library, orstaff whose library is newto YRL. 22 member ^*1 library staff attended. -2- \o?> New On-Line Services Workshop. PM and KD gave aworkshop on how to access YRL's newon-line services (Britannica Online and Masterfile 1500). 47 member librarians registered. Upcoming Events October 6 LF and Elaine Jones (EJ), Freedom ofInformation &Protection ofPrivacy Workshop, Edmonton Public Library (co-sponsored by YRL and EPL). October 14 CM, LF, PM, KD, SM, Yellowhead Public Library Advisory Group (YPLAG) meeting. October 15 CM, Alberta Public Library Directors' Council (APLDQ meeting, YRL October 16 CM, The Alberta Library (TAL) Board meeting, Edmonton. October 17 CM, presentation to administrators ofsummer villages in Lac Ste. Anne County, Gunn October 20 9:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, YRL. October 21-23 CM, medical leave. October 26 PM, On-Line Services and Reference Interview workshops for Wetaskiwin Public Library, Wetaskiwin. November 2 2:00 p.m., Service Committee meeting, YRL. November 2-16 SM, vacation November 4-6 CM, medical leave. November 9 9:30 a.m., Board meeting (organizational), YRL. December 24 YRL closes at noon. January 5/99 YRL re-opens. P9 -3- SI Yellowhead Regional Library Statement of Earnings - General Fund 9 Periods Ended 9/30/98 ipi BUDGET CURRENT (OVER)UNDER % YTD BUDGET SPENT INCOME: 1 I. Local Appropriation $627,424 $466,603 160,821 74.37 School System Levy . 0 163,978 (163,978) 0.00 p?) Operating Grant 629,387 531,574 97,813 84.46 [ Contract Services 34,850 25,850 9,000 74.17 Grants - Other 14,856 14,676 180 98.79 (p Interest 5,000 9,751 (4,751) 195.02 1 Services 19,569 9,055 10,514 46.27 Book Sales 48,301 64,569 (16,268) 133.68 pj .. TOTAL INCOME $1,379,387 1,286,056 93,331 93.23 L EXPENSES: Salaries $591,269 $427,261 164,008 72.26 T Employee Benefits 69,261 53,066 16,195 76.62 ^~ Book Purchases-Code 6 338,038 159,757 178,281 47.26 Book Purchases-Code 7 48,301 63,199 (14,898) 130.84 2,610 73.90 i Book Purchases-Real Estate Grant 10,000 7,390 I Library Materials 6,831 2,937 3,894 43.00 Freight 12,148 4,984 7,164 41.03 m Staff Expenses 18,170 10,376 7,794 57.11 L Trustee Expenses 21,900 12,323 9,577 56.27 Recruitment 500 0 500 0.00 m Strategic Planning 4,000 5,646 (1,646) 141.15 I Office Supplies 13,301 10,825 2,476 81.38 Postage 12,800 8,180 4,620 63.91 iiPi Photocopy 3,270 1,890 1,380 57.80 Telephone 15,720 8,772 6,948 55.80 Utilities 23,000 12,849 10,151 55.87 53.12 H&l Building Maintenance 25,000 13,281 11,719 Equipment Maintenance 24,915 13,762 11,153 55.24 Equipment Lease 7,200 3,684 3,516 51.17 Delivery 7,450 2,278 5,172 30.58 p^i i." Capital Expenditures 0 3,170 (3,170) 0.00 Computer Expenses 13,400 8,584 4,816 64.06 Insurance 2,700 4,765 (2,065) 176.48 m Professional Services 4,500 4,050 450 90.00 E. Bank Charges 200 82 118 41.00 Memberships 23,482 27,962 (4,480) 119.08 Promotion 1,000 140 860 14.00 Workshops 3,000 436 2,564 14.53 Printing 1,500 1,082 418 72.13 pi Miscellaneous Expense 50 (12) 62 -23.86 TOTAL EXPENSES $1,302,906 872,719 430,187 66.98 iPi NET INCOME (LOSS) $76,481 $413,337 ($336,856) 540.44 IcP ALBERTA PUBLIC LIBRARY ELECTRONIC NETWORK (Update by Stuart Mackay, YRL Systems Librarian) Between May 28th and September 8th, Iworked on afeasibility study of ajoint proposal for APLEN funding from Marigold Library System, Northern Lights Library System and Yellowhead Regional Library. During the summer, we hired aconsultant to review telecommunications options. The consultant was an engineer named Bob Sinclair from TELUS Advanced Communications. On PI September 8th, ameeting was held at YRL with the following in attendance: Name Position Regional Library Rowena Lunn Director Marigold Library System Linda MacCallum Director Northern Lights Library System » dive Maishment Director Yellowhead Regional Library Linda Miller Systems Librarian Marigold Library System Karia Palichuk Systems Librarian Northern Lights Library System Stuart Mackay Systems Librarian Yellowhead Regional Library v Dean Frey Network Coordinator The Alberta Library The purpose ofthis meeting was to review the results ofthe feasibility study which had been conducted from March until that meeting. Atthis meeting, Ipresented data which Ihad gathered concerning three library automation products: Ameritech Dynix, Geac Advance, and Gaylord Polaris. In addition, information concerning telecommunications options was presented by Bob Sinclair. Rnally, the group heard sales presentations from three telecommunication service vendors (AT&T, Sprint, and TELUS). w> Certain decisions were undertaken during this meeting: r • The group would recommend pursuit ofajoint automation project to their respective boards. • The group would recommend to their respective boards that negotiations be pursued with Ameritech to purchase the Dynix product to support the aims ofthis project. • The group would continue to investigate options in the telecommunications area. i Effj&N -I- • Any actual purchase is dependent on both approval from the appropriate regional library boards and on asuccessful application for funds under the aegis ofthe Alberta Public Library Electronic Network project. • Purchase is also dependant on successful completion ofnegotiations with Ameritech. Since that meeting, adraft Automation Services Consortium Agreement between Marigold Library System, Northern Lights Library System and Yellowhead Regional Library has been produced. A letterofintent has been sent to Ameritech. A draft contract from Ameritech has been received and is being reviewed. Iam meeting with my colleagues from Northern Lights and Marigold on October 8th and 9* to look at avariety ofissues as they pertain to this project: data migration, workflow analysis, human rSI resources. Initial planning inthese areas has already begun. Iam in the final stages ofgathering data re: telecommunications options and will be presenting that datato the three Directors no laterthan October 16*. OnOctober 14*, Iwill be presenting some information to our larger member libraries and Iwill be visiting each library individually afterwards to discuss the options for each particular library. We received 40 surplus federal government micros with monitors, keyboards, network cards, and mouse. We also received adozen printers. Binh Thien Truong installed the network cards as they came separately. All ofthis machinery is functional and the micros have Windows 95 installed. We will use these machines in our planned training fecility, to upgrade someworkstations in the building, and distribute the remainder to member libraries. We will be applying for APLEN funds with Marigold and Northern Lights to help offset the cost ofthis training fecility. -2- YRL Board Meeting Hignlignts - September 28, 1998 Box 400, 433 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2Y1 Phone: 962-2003; Fax: 962-2770; E-Mail [email protected] BSS8SSBSBEBSSBSB3BS8SSSB3SS8BSSSE& r New Committee Mandates to be Set! 1QQQ Bucket Aimroved in Principle The Board approved a mandate in Tbe Board approved the draft 1999 principle for its Executive Committee, so Budget in principle, with final approval to that YRL business decisions can continue be sought at the November 9 meeting. to be made in between regularboard The Board members are currently meetings. As the YRL Policy Manual is circulating the draft budget to their being completely re-written to reflect tbe jurisdictions for information. newstructure, mandates will be drafted 3?\ for all new Committees. library Services Grant APLEN Project Progressing The Library Services Grant is provided by Alberta Community Development to Since tbe Board approved YRL's YRL for the provision oflibrary services Technology Plan in January, tbree to residents of rural municipalities that do regional libraries (YRL, Marigold & not have library boards. In order forYRL Nortbern Lights) undertook a sixmontb to receive this grantYRL must receive at Feasibility Study (funded by APLEN) to least $2.75/capita from these rural determine if a joint computer system municipalities. would be more beneficial. Tbe tbree regional libraries met in September to There are only two rural municipalities review tbe results. Tbeyare that have not formed library boards, recommending tbat a jointapplication be Westlock County and Wetaskiwin made for APLEN funds to purcbase and County. It is likely thatYRL will receive r operate a Dynix system from Ameritecb. the Library Services Grant on behalf or Tbe new system would be run off a the residents of these two counties for computer boused at YRL. Potentially 80 1998. We will not definitely know until public libraries from tbe tbree regional Alberta Community Development does libraries will be online. A computer lab the grant calculation. These two rural will be set up at YRL for training municipalities arein the process or purposes, witb computers received from establishing their own library boards (or tbe "Computers for Libraries" program. joint boards with other municipalities). YRL's revised Technology Plan was YRL will not be eligible to receive the approved for jointapplication to APLEN grant in 1999- (witb Marigold and Nortbern Lights.) \0% If YRL does receive the grant for these YRL has devised a Secondary Schools two jurisdictions in 1998, the Board Needs Survey. The purpose of this p) decided that 90% would be distributed to survey is to identify areas where the the libraries in those jurisdictions (using services YRL offers to its members meet the same method as the jurisdictions their needs and, more importantly, to selected last year) and that YRL would identify those places where they need to retain 10% for administrative costs such be improved or changed. It is also to rind as the annual audits, etc. out if new services need to be ottered. Secondary Schools Needs Survey The finalized survey tool was distributed to the Board for information. It is Between January 1997 and June 1998 intended for the principals and librarians Yellowhead Regional Library underwent a of schools with Division 4 students only significant re-stmcturing. During that (grades 10-12). time an extensive consultation process was undertaken with stakeholders, as they On-site interviews with principals and 'P> were asked three questions: librarians will commence on October 19 . From this, a preliminary report will i) What services do you want? be generated and feedback sought. A k . 2) What services do you need? final report will be presented to the Board 3) How would you like to receive at their first meeting in 1999 those services: (presumably March). The Board will then decide if a change is required to the From that input a draft "Strategic current services offered. Direction" was written and circulated for comment. The comments were collated and the result was the "Consolidated Strategic Direction." Again comments were solicited, and from this Yellowhead Regional Library's "Plan of Service" was written. Corporate Sponsorships P Shortly after this, however. we heardnear some suggestions from various sources Upon the suggestion of aYRL Board that some school boards were reluctant to Member, Administrationhas been participate because YRL services did not requested to find outif YRL can obtain meet the needs of secondary schools in the services of a GMCC or NAIT general, and high schools in particular. business administration or marketing Most school boards joined YRL butwith student to investigate corporate an understanding thatwe would attempt sponsorships of such YRL services as Circ to address this concern as soon as Blocks or the delivery van, etc. as a way to offset costs. •pi possible. r> Child & Family Services Aut October 1998 News (..-..••J j^z^Muy. Message from the Ministers What's new Boards appointed As of mid-June, community board T^his summer, we met with members members had been announced for all of the new Child and Family Services 18 Child and Family Services Authorities at their two-day Authorities. The new Authorities are orientation sessions in Calgary and now carrying out their first major task: Edmonton. the development of three-year business plans for the delivery of child and We are well aware of the significance of family services in their regions. The these two gatherings in the social history of Calgary Rocky View Authority this province. We are now witnessing the completed its business planning and refolding of major plans for a new, innovative, community-based system of came into operation last spring. : rvices for Alberta's children and families. We are now seeing this vision take firm, tangible shape. On tour Pearl Calahasen, Minister Without ' le creation of the 18 Authorities pays tribute to the dedicated work of thousands Portfolio Responsible for Children's of Albertans. This planning involved tremendous contributions by steering Services, will be travelling across fimmittees, local working groups, focus groups, and many others. The new Alberta to meet with Authority boards uthorities will be guided by these regional plans for child and family services. over the fall and winter months. It's one of the ways in which the Minister We can say with confidence that each Authority board has high integrity. Each plans to maintain a two-way dialogue "uthority is committed to serving children and families in the communities with the Authorities. v.j-oughout its region. || the new service system, children andfamilies will benefit from the leadership Kick-off meeting id insights of community members as well as the expertise and experience of The co-chairs of the 18 Authorities will meet together as a province-wide trained professional staff. Children's services staff members will be reassigned to council for the first time on September ''~e Authorities from Alberta Family and Social Services. Staff members will 22 and 23 in Edmonton. The co-chairs portto the Authorities, while retaining status as government employees. will be looking at matters related to the In the coming months, the Authorities will work closely with the government in council's organization and interregional relationships. The reparation for the transition to the community-based system in the spring of meetings will provide an important i999. As we move forward, it will be essential for all players in this initiative to forum for discussion among the cpmmunicate effectively with one another. This newsletter will help facilitate Authorities, and between the iat kind of communication. We will publish it monthly over the coming year so Authorities and Ministers. mat you're kept informed and up-to-date on new developments. Recruiting CEOs ~Ve look forward to meeting regularly with the Authority Co-chairs. There are Processes are underway for the . jiallenges ahead, there are exciting and innovative times ahead, and more time recruitment of Chief Executive and energywill be invested. But the end result promises to be a more flexible and Officers to the Authorities. Each ;sponsive system that better meets the needs of children and families throughout Authority has been developing its own . Jberta. recruitment plan for advertising, for applications, and for interviewing CEO candidates. The CEO will carry out the directions of the Authority board, manage the day-to-day operations of ~>. Lyle Oberg Pearl Calahasen the Authority, ensure that provincial linister, Family and Social Services Minister without Portfolio policies are met, and see that the Responsible for regional service system runs effectively. Children's Services o Gross-Ministry Initiatives Co-Chairs ofthe Child and Family Services iventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Authority Boards family and Social Services is leading a cross- Region 1: Sharon Holtman, Don Funk departmental effort to address Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (jf\S). FAS is amedical condition found in children that Region 2: Deborah Lloyd, Gitta Hashizume results from mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Region 3: Dodie Gaudry, Andrea Fugeman-Millar $1 million in funding, AFSS is working in partnership Region 4: Art Cunningham, David Pickersgill h other departments, agencies and community partners such as AADAC, Education, Health, Justice, Community Region 5: Gil Carriere, Wil Porat T/elopment, and Health Canada. Region 6: Sarah Schug, Roger Clarke _he initiative's goals are to reduce the number ofFAS Region 7: Sharon Sawchuk, Cathy Charlton births as well as providing support to families dealing with Region 8: Doug Stephenson,Marie Anstey FrS. Staff from I&EP, Child Welfare, as well as contracted agencies and foster parents are now being trained on the Region 9: Gerry Donahue, Marilyn Dunn management ofFAS. Other initiatives will be announced in Region 10: Garry Gairdner, Morley Handford nj 1-October. Region 11: Mark Calliou, Micky Ross Carleton For project information or training/case management opportunities contact Sharon Heron (415-2141) orLee Ann Region 12: RalphWhitford, LarryLangager li Tell (422-5640). Region 13: Joseph Courtepatte,Claudia Buck Region 14: Bill Cardinal, Dianne Lavoie Section of Children Involved in Prostitution Region 15: Evelyn Thunder, Dexter Dombro Proclamation of this new legislation is targeted for early Region 16: Merle Rudiak, Mike Noon 1W9 after supporting programs and services have been d[ eloped. Region 17: Corrine Card, Freddi Bromling During the next few months, the Department and the Region 18: Sonya Kobelsky Odd & FamilyServices Authorities will prepare comprehensive plansfor the operation of protective safe houses - houses thataresafe,planned appropriately and n| at therequirements of the new legislation. Voluntary services will also be developed to helpchildren For More Information: lepve prostitution and to support families whose children h( ;e returned home. Available on the Ministry web page [www.gov.ab.ca/fss] are the following: In November, a multi-disciplinaryorientation will be held fjfeommunity agencies as well as social workers, police, - anoverview of theredesign of childand family health care providers, and teachers. services - information on standards, accountability, and funding Child and Family Services Authorities - a listof boardmembers for each Authority Secretariat is up and running For general information about Child and Family Services, call 427-4801. The Child and Family Services Authorities Secretariat is up and running. Led by David Steeves, the Secretariatis in place to provide support to the To be connected toll-free, dial 310-0000. Authorities. Contact the Secretariat at 415-0085. (To be connected toll-free, dial 310-0000.) 'pt ydlbcrra FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES 11 •-^ October 21,1998 —^'—Jij U C^L *»*v» Contact! ^\ The Newsletter ofthe Alberta Association ofMunicipal Districts and Counties This Just In... Municipal General Elections Bring SubstantialChange * Albertans went tothe polls on Monday, October 19, toelect local municipal Councils for a three year term. Inaddition, voters elected two nominees for future vacancies inthe province's Senate representation. Unofficial results from Monday's municipal general elections indicate substantial changes onrural Councils throughout Alberta. The AAMD&C will provide an unofficial listing of all new Councils to all member municipalities as soon as the necessary information is received from individual members. Plebiscites Generally Support Retention ofVLT's * Voters in32 communities across the province also voted on special plebiscite questions regarding the future ofVideo Lottery Terminals within their municipalities. Inthe large majority of these communities, including Strathcona County, voters favoured allowing VLT's to remain with the municipality. Communities voting to remove VLT's include the County ofLethbridge, and the Towns ofCoaldale, Stony Plain, Cardston and Canmore. News Briefs pv September 23,1998 October 6,1998 * Strathcona County will request proposals * The County of Lethbridge Council has from private consultants for a comprehensive review given approval to a bylawauthorizing the County to of present and future waste management within the levy a business tax, which will apply to intensive County. The County has reduced the rate of waste agricultural operations as well as other business heading to landfill by 27% since 1989 (from 1.06 operations within the County. The rate of taxation tonnes per household to a current 0.81 tonnes per has not been determined, and will not likely be household), but has set a target of a 50% reduction determined until sometime in early 1999. The bytheyear 2000. The County hopes to complete the County is the first Alberta rural municipality to review by the spring of 1999. implement a business tax on agricultural operations. A*P Announcements Upcoming Events * The County of Barrhead reports that Mr. Municipal Safety/Utility Workshop &Trade Show Dale Urhbach has returned to their adrninistration * The 1998 Municipal Safety/Utility team as Chief Adbninistrative Officer, effective Workshops and Trade Show will take place at the October 1,1998. Holiday Inn in Red Deer on December 1-3, 1998. Workshop topics will include Drug & Alcohol Testing Issues, Groundwater Contamination from Livestock Operations, Safe Trenching, and Outside Worker Ergonomics, among others. For more information on the workshops or the trade show, Newsfrom Abroad please contact Al Coker at 403-347-0324, or Keith I. Bobey at 403-968-8448. * Mr. Tom Forgrave, former Assistant Deputy Minister within Alberta Municipal Affairs and agood friend ofthe AAMD&C, iscurrently on a Employment Opportunity six-week visit to Africa. In a recent e-mail to the AAMD&C, Tom shared some information which might be ofinterest to AAMD&C members. Parkland County In commenting on local infrastructure, Tom reports Manager, PlanningServices that "....most ofthe streets which have any amount Closing Date: November 9,1998 of traffic are paved and in good shape (no frost Contact: Administration Services heaves here). I'm told that local governments do ParklandCounty have road graders butI have yetto seeone. Most of 403-968-8405 the sidewalks are made of locally manufactured interlocking brick and more or less follow the lay of Note: detailed information on the above posting is the land. Alot ofpublic works type work is done by available on the AAMD&C website, at hand rather than machine - if you need to dig up a www.aamdc.com. pipe,men dig the hole, not a backhoe." For those of our readers with loans or mortgages, Tom also reported that the local Prime Rate dropped Thoughtfor the Week by a full 1% last week - to 24.5%, while mortgage rates dropped by about halfa percent, to 23%. "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other man's consent." Abraham Lincoln October28,1998 1© n! OCT 3n1SS3 j! Contact! -- --'p>. 2„_ce>o^-tx ex Tfee Newsletter of the AlbertaAssociation ofMunicipal Districts and Counties This Just In... Alberta Government to Investigate PowerOutages * Energy Minister Steve Westhas announced acomprehensive investigation intothe October p 25th rotating power outages across the province. The Alberta Energy & Utilities Board, the j Alberta Power Pool, the Independent Transmission Administrator, and the Department of Energy will jointly undertake the investigation. In makinghis announcement, Dr. West stressed that the power outage, whichlasted for as longas 39 minutes in some parts of the province, was due to an operational problem, andwas not aresult ofasystemsupply shortage. * Federal Minister to Discuss Farm Income Issues with Agricultural Leaders * Federal Minister of Agriculture& Agri-Food LyleVancliefhas announced that he will chair I ameeting ofCanada's top agricultural leaders and provincial agriculture ministers inOttawa on November 4. The meeting has been called for the specific purpose of discussing the farm income p situation. Mr. Vanclief noted that "..farm leaders are very apprehensive about what the year [ ahead will bring for producers. Iwant farmers to know that they are not alone and that there are programs and services in placeto help them survive these difficult times." r News Briefs September 14,1998 September 22,1998 * Village of Sangudo residents have * Yellowhead County Council has agreed informally voted to retain village status. to provide funding to assist in the Ratepayers attending the Village's annual establishment of an oil recycling facility at the general meeting voted against requesting a Edson Recycling Depot. The County will formal Dissolution Study, by a count of 82 to 16. contribute $4,150 toward this project. The Village is located within Lac Ste. Anne County. A* September 22,1998 * Yellowhead County Council has Update - VLT Plebiscites approved a second phase of renovations to the Hamlet of Evansburg's Pembina Arena. Total Last week, we reported that electors in five of costs of the renovations (phases I and II) have the approximately 32 municipalities holding beenapproved up to a maximum of $186,845. plebiscites on the VLT issue had voted to remove VLT's from their communities. In addition to those listed last week, it should be September 24 noted that electors in the M.D. of Opportunity * Lakeland County Council has approved have also voted to remove VLT's from their its 1998 municipal budget. The municipal tax community. rate for residential properties will increase by 17.5%, to 6.7 mills from 5.7 in 1997, while the non-residential tax rate will increase to 10 mills from 5.7 in 1997. Employment Opportunity Wl September 28,1998 * The County of Wetaskiwin has approved a new recreation agreement with the Parkland County Town ofMillet. Under the new agreement, the Transportation & Utilities Coordinator County will pay a maximum of $15,000 to the Closing Date: November 20,1998 Town in 1999 (up from the current $9600) in Contact: DanHungle support of recreation services. As well, the 403-968-8407 County will pay 30% ofrecreation capital costs within the Town, to a maximum of $10,000 in any year. Note: detailed information on the above posting is available on the AAMD&C website, at www.aamdc.com. October 20,1998 * The County of Red Deer Council has approved a motion calling for all councillors' votes to be recorded in meeting minutes. The decision follows receipt of a petition signed by approximately 2000 County ratepayers Thoughtfor the Week requesting the change. The County also received a second petition calling for a plebiscite on a request to change council "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to p meetings to late afternoon or evening timeslots. Council has tabled a discussion of this matter make itworth the effort." pending further investigation ofthe issue. Herm Albright W\ 15 pi 3 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta T9E 4C4 Telephone: 403-986-2500 Fax: 403-986-8620 October 27,1998 Reeve and Council Municipal District of Brazeau Box 77 ^1 DRAYTON VALLEY, Alberta T7A 1R1 Dear Reeve and Council: On behalf of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools I wish to congratulate you on your recent election to the Municipal District of Brazeau Council. Democracy is well served when civic minded citizens like you are willing to serve their community. I wish you well in your upcoming three-year term. God bless each of you! Sincerely, Eugene J. Miller Superintendent of School: EJM/mes Serving the Catholic School Communities of DRAYTON VALLEY LEDUC PONOKA WETASKIWIN - ALBERTAASSOCIATION of MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS & COUNTIES tmuuitiMMiit.v.mn: :..-—i-^zrrTsnz^TY. 2 4504 - 101 STREET • EDMONTON ALBERTA T6E 5G9 • TELEPHONE: 436-9375 FAX: 437-5993 LARRY GOODHOPE - Executive Director— ,—, ,-—, r— ~,r\ October 28, 1998 TO ALL AAMD&C MEMBERS: ^_£> U >-Cf C-' Re: AGRA Earth & Environmental Report on Managing ~ Environmental Requirements for Municipal Road Construction Projects Further to a circular dated October 7, 1998 enclosing excerpts of the final report noted above, attached please find a summary of the recommendations contained in the AGRA report that require member consideration at the upcoming Fall Convention. As a result of deliberations at its October meeting, the AAMD&C Board is proposing that AAMD&C delegates deal with the AGRA Earth & Environmental report as a single issue. Time has been set aside in the Convention program on Monday, November 16, 1998 at 7:20 p.m. for the ' delegate body to consider the AGRA report. Direction received at that time will determine whether the report is accepted in its entirety, or if there is a need to consider the sixteen recommendations/resolutions individually. If the resolutions are dealt with individually, they will require a minimum of two hours being added to the already scheduled resolutions sessions. In order to facilitate both the timely and effective consideration of this report, the AAMD&C is requesting that all CAO's ensure that their councils are aware of the recommendations contained in the AGRA report circulated to you on October 7th. As copies of the entire report will not be available at the Convention site, please also ensure that you bring the copy of the report previously circulated to you to Convention, should you require it. Your consideration and assistance in this regard is appreciated. Yours truly, '4&c Goodhope cecutive Director LG/wjg Attachment 11 AGRA Earth & Environmental Report On Managing Environmental Requirements for Municipal Roadway Construction Projects Resolution Intent of Recommendations 1 Requests deletion of the requirement for federal environmental assessment where currently required by reason only of federal financial assistance 2 Requests revision of the exemption for road realignment and widening project, to make the requirement for federal environmental assessment for road realignment and widening projects consistent with provincial requirements 3 Requests revision to legislation to give federal authorities discretion in determining the scope of federal environmental impact assessments Requests amendment to federal legislation to more clearly give federal 4 authorities jurisdiction to co-operate with provincial authorities performing environmental assessments, and also allow the federal authorities to adopt provincial environmental assessments 5 Requests an amendment to more clearly define "fish habitat"; "water frequented by fish"; and "deleterious substances" Requests amendments to the Criminal Code and Provincial Offenses 6 Procedure Act to preclude private prosecutions for environmental offences, including offences under the Fisheries Act pi Requests the federal government to limit federal environmental impact 7 assessment triggered by Navigable Waters Protection Act to situations where there is a substantial interference with navigation, and to limit the environmental assessment to issues relating to navigation 8 Requests the federal government to better define "navigable water" /$ Requests the provincial government to define "widening or realignment of an existing highway", which is an activity that is exempt from a provincial environmental assessment 10 Request the provincial government to limit liability for borrow pit reclamation to the contractor who has control over reclamation 11 Requests the provincial and federal officials to better define "wetlands" and associated terms, and betterdescribe mitigative measures for interference with wetlands To eliminate orreduce time constraints on the expenditure of federal funds and to reduce duplication of administrative efforts and to reduce 12 the federal regulatory role under CEAA. Block transfer of funds to the Province that is administered locally may accomplish these goals Seeks to reduce time requirements for Navigable Waters Approvals. 13 Local Coast Guard officers that could fully administer the applications may achieve this goal To provide municipalities with greater financial resources so that they 14 may comply with new environmental requirements and at the same 'pi time fulfil their municipal road building responsibilities •L i Seeks to create a time and cost efficientapplication process. A one- 15 window approach for each of the federal and provincial regulatory approvals is highly desirable §H Seeks to create more flexibility for the use of federal and provincial 16 road building funds. Construction and other timing constraints may mean that projects are more efficiently completed over a two-year rather than a one-year window !h^i /f[ ALBERTA ASSOCIATION of MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS & COUNTIES '"*"*TrrTrrm 4504 - 101 STREET • EDMONTON ALBERTA T6E 5G9 • TELEPHONE: 436-9375 FAX: 437-5993 LARRY GOODHOPE - Executive Director October 28, 1998 frTj fp fys rp ~p _. ___ p. --- • 3 U 1393 TO ALL AAMD&C MEMBERS: RE: 1998 Election Results I am attachingfor your information an unofficial listing of AAMD&C member councils, following the general municipal elections of October19,1998. The listing is based on information provided to our office by individual member municipalities, however some of the information may still reflect unofficial results. Therefore, this listing is provided strictly as an information item. As a point of interest, I would note that the overall turnover rate for Council membership across rural Alberta is about 32% for 1998. This is somewhat higher than - the 25% turnover rate I had reported unofficially to the recent Pembina District meeting, however those earlier figures were based on results which did not include eight "late-reporting" members. Should you notice any errors with respect to our listing for your Council membership, please advise our office at your earliest opportunity. Yours truly, • &d^~ frry Goodhope Executive Director r LG/gs Attachment * Note: returning incumbents are denoted with an (I). M.D. of Acadia M.D. of Bighorn M.D. of gear Hills KenShubert (I) Robert Craig Frances Davis Larry Heeg (I) Edward Latvala MikeRadzick (I) Albert McFadyen (I) Robert Taylor Lewis Hale Dwight Meers Hugh Pepper Ernie Bass (I) Donald Swanston (I) Laurie Court JakeKlassen (I) Telly Burrell Birch Hills County Marlene Maxwell (I) County of Athabasca BenBoettcher (I) JoeGerlach (I) Shirley Emerson (I) Berkley Ferguson (I) Nick Manzulenko (I) M.D. of Clearwater ChesFlasha (I) John Mazurkewich (I) Gaylon Henrie Bud Miller (I) Doris Mazurek (I) Tom Clark (I) ArnoBirkigt (I) Philippe Ouellet (I) Wanda Sunde (I) Paul Ponich Karen Toerper (I) Russell King (I) Don McGladdery (I) Randy Hill (I) Edgar Koehler (I) M.D. of Bonnwille WilfTricker (I) Lorraine Gislason (I) Romeo Lauzon (Reeve) (I) Milton Elliot (I) Yves Levasseur (I) Dan Sharun County of Barrhead John Zaboschuk (I) Cypress County Steve Hoisted (I) Bob Engleder Floyd Haas (I) Arnold Koberstein Wayne Brost David Tupper (I) George Russill (I) JohnKeyes (I) M.D. of Brazeau Everett Burke (I) LesZylinski (I) BartGuyon (I) Sharon Getz Bill Lee Jack Starling (I) SJ JoVanOoyen (I) George Visser (I) Maureen Schwab (I) Ken Graumans (I) Anthony Heinrich LeRayPahl (I) Dave Ellis JackOsadczuk (I) County of Beaver Ward Norton (I) County of Camrose BillSears (I) JackLyle (I) M.D. of East Peace BobDueck (I) Irvin Frank (I) Carolyn Kolebaba Dennis Miciak (I) Jim Hillaby Garry Lindstrom (I) Colin Lang (I) RayAdamson (I) JohnKrall (I) Harvey Benke (I) Gilles Bouchard (I) Vernon Peterson (I) Walter Gacek (I) M.D. of Big Lakes Frances Spruyt (I) Lynn Bates David Marx Ralph Courtorielle (I) M.D. of Cardston Ken Melnyk Broyce Jacobs (I) M.D. of Fairview KenKilleen (I) Ida Lowe Ray Skrepnek Gilbert Nygaard Terry Helgeson (I) Richard Boytinck GuyL'Heureux (I) Floyd Smith (I) Walter Doll (I) Cathy Hewko Wade Bevans Elden McLachlan (I) SI Helen Henderson (I) Duncan Thompson Fraser Robertson JohnSimpkins (!'• Bill Peterson (I) pi '- Flagstaff Countv Lac Ste. Anne Countv Countv of Lethbridge 1 Glen Miller Denis Meier Lome Hickey 1 Floyd Hihn (I) Derril Butler (I) John Willms : KenSkoberg (I) DaleKrasnow (I) Eugene Wauters (I) Glen Freadrich (I) George Turk Mark Osaka Charlotte Curtis Wendy Snow (I) HansRutz JimTindall (I) RonKidd (I) JohnKolk Gerald Stayura (I) Edward Mitchell David Oseen (I) fp> M.D. of Foothills - GerritTop (I) Lacombe County M.D. of Mackenzie Roy McLean (I) Shirley Ramsay (I) IP Betty Bateman RonLaycraft (I) Bill Knight (I) Elmer Derksen i Alistair Taylor Marilyn Sharp Reuben Derksen Ronald Chase Linda Landmark (I) Ernest Dyck ip Wayne Berglund (I) George Weenink (I) William Fedeyko Flores Groeneveld (I) Frank Wilson ' William Neufeld August Liivam (I) Jake Peters p Countv of Forty Mile Frank Rosenberger George Henline (I) Walter Sarapuk Frank Ivanics (I) Lakeland Countv Reg Scarfe Leonard Mitzel (I) IP Deborah Lozinski(Reeve) (I) (**Note: no election due to Lynden Hutchinson (I) Alex Broadbent (I) restructuring - elections to be 1 Ronald Lane (I) Robert Richard held in April 1999.) Otto Gross (I) Andy Thompson (I) pi Tom Thacker Zicki Eludin - County of Minburn Countv of Grande Prairie SidHinton (I) m Everett McDonald (I) Countv of Lamont Edward Hlus (I) LorneMcNutt (I) Bill Zeleny Albert Melnyk RoyBorstad (I) Terry Cossey (I) Wilma Cherniawsky (I) IP Jack O'Toole Roy Bryks George Jamieson PatJacobs (I) Darrell Hrehorets Orest Berezan (I) IL Dalton Longson Raymond Lopushinsky RonPetruk (I) Brock Smith (I) W Richard Harpe (I) - Mary Ann Eckstrom (I) Leduc Countv Mountain View County Bill Cowan (I) BenPenner (I) p M.D. of Greenview Dennis Sarnecki (I) Diane Davies (I) Joe Karakuntie (I) Rex Adam (I) Dave Derksen (I) Mel Knight Paul Bryant IanHarvie (I) nSftl Tony Yelenik (I) EdChubocha (I) Gerald Ingeveld James Kerswell Ruth Harrison Sheila Lockrem Charlie Cramer (I) Donald Mosicki PatJames (I) pi Judy Roschlaub (I) Rennie Cauchie (I) Countv of Newell - Wayne Drysdale (I) M.D. of Lesser Slave River Wayne Daniels (I) DuaneKerik (I) Vince Fabian (I) p! Kneehill Countv Debbie Parsons Norma Berg (I) 1 MaryleaLowen (I) Sheila Foley Elizabeth Stobbs (I) Otto Hoff (I) Norma Whyte Jack Harbinson (I) wy Jane Allan Ken Olson Ruth Steinbach Marjorie Vetter (I) Michael Skrynyk (I) •^ Marg Loewen (I) James Hanger (I) MaryKupsch (I) Bernie Scheuerman (I) i^ RickVickery (I) Margaret Douglass (I) GlenWagstaff (I) CoryBaksa (I) ' M.D. of Northern Lights Countv of Ponoka A. Starr Charlton Gordon Svenningsen (I) M.D. of Smoky River P$S Ellen Jones Gawney Hinkley (I) Louis Tokarz (I) Allen Dumas Dale Hoar (I) Richard Aubin (I) Phillip Fazikos PeterJensen Donald Dumont (I) James McCracken (I) DaveKeay (I) Andre Bremont (I) r Gale Vandemark Robert Brochu (I) James Halabisky M.D. of Provost Victor Begin (I) ipt Phil Hansen (I) [•• Tom Schneider (I) Special Areas Advisory Council M.D. of Opportunity Len Kjos George Standing (I) Paul Sinclair (I) Brent Mercereau Stratton Peake pa James Alook JackRoworth (I) Clayton Curry (I) L LeoAlook (I) Larry Swanson Brent Horner (I) Larry Cardinal Gillman Crone (I) JudyLecuyer (I) Victor Gladue (I) Gerald Kornelson (I) L Stonewall Jackson M.D. of Ranchland Tom Osadczuk (I) Georges Jadot (I) Harry Streeter (I) Melvin Bingeman Gerald Johnson Ron Davis (I) Lawrence Letniak 1[1 j Shayne Taron Mac Blades (1) Kyle Christianson (I) David Zabot George Doupe (I) Countv of Red Deer f^' Craig Wiechnik f Maurice Lewis (I) Robert Worobo (I) -- Countv of Paintearth Gregg Johnson Anna Rodvang (I) Penny Archibald (I) M.D. of Spirit River Brian Bunbury (I) EarlKinsella (I) Marcel Dufour (I) ( Rocky Dahmer (I) Jim Lougheed Mike Shmyr (I) Ron Muncy (I) Stan Bell Nick Van Rootselaar (I) Pi Boyd Jackson (I) George Gehrke (I) Wilfred Schoorlemmer Tyrrill Hewitt (I) Wayne Richardson (I) M.D. of Rocky View Countv of St. Paul P Wayne Fullerton (I) Allen Young (I) John Stinson RayDanyluk (I) Parkland Countv Al Schule Donald Mudryk Nick Semeniuk (I) Bob Cameron (I) Mike Bergeron PI j" Patrick Brennan John Richter Robert Bouchard 1 Barry Hawkins (I) John Gough Frank Sloan (I) Elsie Kinsey Bonnie Klettke Walter Kaprowski (I) pS PhyllisKobasiuk (I)-Re&oe* Norman Kent 1 Frank Florkewich (I) Allan Hall Starland County Esten Christensen (I) ArtGrenville (I) jB Don Thompson (I) i M.D. of Saddle Hills j Tim Stone (I) Barry McLeod (I) M.D. of Peace Bruce Jack (I) Jim Wilson (I) Brian Grant (I) Allen Avramenko (I) P Cliff Travis (I) George Musa (I) David Rowe *:-- Judy Pimm (I) Pete Bondar (I) Countv of Stettler Veronica Bliska William Pollard (I) JackHayden (I) Jerome Manchur Mike McRann Dane Guignion (I) 1 Larry Derr (I) M.D. of Pincher Creek Countv of Smokv Lake George Klaus (I) jB Robert Jenkins (I) Dareld Cholak (I) Douglas McKay ! Rodney Cyr Noel Downham (I) Janet Fletcher RodZielinski (I) Bernice Van Iderstine Brian Lynn (I) si Robert Mitchell (I) Mike Franchuk Ruth Marshall (I) Susan Aris (I) RayMacKay (I) Dejessiman (I) Strathcona County Vulcan County Countv ofTwo Hills Countv ofWetaskiwin Don Gulayec BUI Angus (I) Allen Sayler (I) Leonard Olson (I) PatGordeyko Garry Dearing (I) Ron Hrudey Ed Burghardt (I) JohnLeonty (I) RichardWilson (I) Nancy Watson (I) WallaceWilson (I) -?eevJ e-- Countv ofVermilion River David Haan (I) Wheatland Countv PeterGreen (I) Ron Hansen (I) RichardVan Ee (I) Vernon Hoff Grant Meiklejohn (I) Stephen Farthing Miles Latimer (I) AbeEitzen (I) DonWhittaker (I) Shirley Reinhardt (I) Brent Romanchuk (I) David Kenney (I) Ben Armstrong (I) * U Li'.' •-• -•.••-: - . .j ; ' *—'—••- u -rru p LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY [ ALBERTA p TOM THURBER M.L.A., Drayton Valley - Calmar Constituency f October 26, 1998 Reeve Maureen Schwab Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1R1 Dear Reeve Schwab: Thank you for providing the Agricultural Lease Review Committee with the comments of the Council of the MD of Brazeau on the Interim Report. Your views and suggestions are important to us as we develop a final report. The Committee hopes to submit our final recommendations to the MinistersofAgriculture, Food and Rural Development and Environmental Protection later this year. Again, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on the interim report. Sincerely, PI Tom Thurber, M.L.A. Chairman Agricultural Lease Review Committee p? cc: Honourable Ed Stelmach Minister, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Honourable Ty Lund Minister, Environmental Protection Committee Members fp^T Legislature Office: 612 Legislature Annex, Edmonton, Alberta T5K1E4 Telephone: (403) 415-0981 Fax::(403)415-0951 Constituency Office: 5008- 51 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1T1 Telephone: (403)542-3355Fax: (403)542-3331 ffljnpilsp". {6t COUNCIL MEETING ADDENDUM Additions to the Agenda - November 12.1998 1. Adoption of Organization Meeting Minutes 2. 9:30 am - RCMP - Doug Bangle - Banner 3. 1:30 pm - Taxation Clerk's Report to Council - Birchwood Village Greens 4. 2:00 pm - Presentation of Impact Study - Darryl Howery - Applications Management Consulting Ltd. 5. In Private - Sewage Issue 5. Correspondence from PIAD regarding comments made at the Council meeting of October 28,1998. TAXATION CLERK'S REPORT TO COUNCIL REPORT NO.: TC-98-14 DATE: November 9,1998 SUBJECT: Land Sale ofUnits 16,132,137,138 & 155 Plan 8820814 Birchwood Village Greens RECOMMENDATION: We had our 1998 Tax Sale today and as you know there was no interest in the above lots that were offered for sale. The Condominium Plan #882 0814 has offered to purchase the above lots for more than our reserve prices that were set for the sale. IfCouncil agrees to this tender, all outstanding taxes will be paid, the balance ofwhich will be applied to the outstanding Condominium fees thus relieving the Municipality of this liability. The Condominium Plan #882 0814's intent is to re-sell these lots to ensure that development continues to take place. Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9, 1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Attention: Municipal Council Dear Council Members: Re: Lot 16, Birchwood Village Greens The above noted lot was up for tax auction on November 9, 1998 and was not sold. As you know, this lot also has a significant Condo fee balance owing. It is in the best interest ofthe Condo Plan and in the best interests ofthe M. D. to have this lot sold to an individual that will pay the taxes and the condominium fees. As it now stand, the outstanding condo fees are a burden to any potential purchaser. In the past, we have worked with the M. D. to purchase Lot 160 from the M. D. and then in turn, the Condo Plan has sold it to the general public. (Please note that the Condominium Plan wrote off about $5,000 on the sale of this lot). We propose similartransactions with the M. D. to purchase this lot. The transactions are as follows: - The M. D. to take immediate title to the lot. - The M. D. to pay outstanding Condominium fees to the Condo Plan of $12,684.30. - The Condo Plan to immediately thereafter (same day) purchase the lot for $12,684.30 plus $547.76. The $547.76 is the amount owing on the outstanding taxes. The amount being paid by the Condo Plan is in excess of the fair market value and of the reserve bid. - The M. D. will provide the Condo Planwith a transfer oftitle from the M. D. to the Condo Plan. The Condo Plan will pay to register the transfer. As was the case with Lot 160, we believe this solution is in the best interests of the M. D. and of the Condo Plan. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James Jansen President Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9, 1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Attention: Municipal Council Dear Council Members: Re: Lot 132, Birchwood Village Greens The above noted lot was up for tax auction on November 9,1998 and was not sold. As you know, this lot also has a significant Condo fee balance owing. It is in the best interest ofthe Condo Plan and in the best interests ofthe M. D. to have this lot sold to an individual that will pay the taxes and the condominium fees. As it now stand, the outstanding condo fees are a burden to any potential purchaser. In the past, we have worked with the M. D. to purchase Lot 160 from the M. D. and then in turn, the Condo Plan has sold it to the general public. (Please note that the Condominium Plan wrote off about $5,000 on the sale of this lot). We propose similar transactions with the M. D. to purchase this lot. The transactions are as follows: - The M. D. to take immediate title to the lot. - The M. D. to pay outstanding Condominium fees to the Condo Plan of $9,338.29. - The Condo Plan to immediately thereafter (same day) purchase the lot for $9,338.29 plus $665.64. The $665.64 is the amount owing on the outstanding taxes. The amount being paid by the Condo Plan is in excess of the fair market value and ofthe reserve bid. - The M. D. will provide the Condo Plan with a transfer of title from the M. D. to the Condo Plan. The Condo Plan will pay to register the transfer. As was the case with Lot 160, we believe this solution is in the best interests of the M. D. and ofthe Condo Plan. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James Jansen President Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9,1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Attention: Municipal Council Dear Council Members: Re: Lot 137, Birchwood Village Greens The above noted lot was up for tax auction on November 9, 1998 and was not sold. As you know, this lot also has a significant Condo fee balance owing. It is in the best interest of the Condo Plan and in the best interests ofthe M. D. to have this lot sold to an individual that will pay the taxes and the condominium fees. As it now stand, the outstanding condo fees are a burden to any potential purchaser. In the past, we have worked with the M. D. to purchase Lot 160 from the M. D. and then in turn, the Condo Plan has sold itto the general public. (Please note that the Condominium Plan wrote off about $5,000 on the sale of this lot). We propose similar transactions with the M. D. to purchase this lot. The transactions are as follows: - The M. D. to take immediate title to the lot. - The M. D.to pay outstanding Condominium fees to the Condo Plan of $10,691.47. - The Condo Plan to immediately thereafter (same day) purchase the lot for $10,691.47 plus $407.31. The $407.31 is the amount owing on the outstanding taxes. The amount being paid by the Condo Plan is in excess of the fair market value and of the reserve bid. - The M. D. will provide the Condo Plan with a transfer of title from the M. D. to the Condo Plan. The Condo Plan will pay to register the transfer. As was the case with Lot 160, we believe this solution is in the best interests of the M. D. and of the Condo Plan. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James Jansen President Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9,1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Attention: Municipal Council Dear Council Members: Re: Lot 138, Birchwood Village Greens The above noted lot was up for tax auction on November 9, 1998 and was not sold. As you know, this lot also has a significant Condo fee balance owing. It is in the best interest ofthe Condo Plan and in the best interests ofthe M. D. to have this lot sold to an individual that will pay the taxes and the condominium fees. As it now stand, the outstanding condo fees are a burden to any potential purchaser. In the past, we have worked with the M. D. to purchase Lot 160 from the M. D. and then in turn, the Condo Plan has sold itto the general public. (Please note that the Condominium Plan wrote off about $5,000 on the sale of this lot). We propose similartransactions withthe M. D. to purchase this lot. The transactions are as follows: - The M. D. to take immediate title to the lot. - The M. D. to pay outstanding Condominium fees to the Condo Plan of$10,691.47. - The Condo Plan to immediately thereafter (same day) purchase the lot for $10,691.47 plus $388.36. The $388.36 is the amount owing on the outstanding taxes. The amount being paid by the Condo Plan is in excess of the fair market value and of the reserve bid. - The M. D. will provide the Condo Plan with a transfer oftitle from the M. D. to the Condo Plan. The Condo Plan will pay to register the transfer. As was the case with Lot 160, we believe this solution is in the best interests of the M. D. and of the Condo Plan. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James Jansen President Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9,1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Attention: Municipal Council Dear Council Members: Re: Lot 155, Birchwood Village Greens The above noted lot was up for tax auction on November 9, 1998 and was not sold. As your know, this lot also has a significantCondo fee balance owing. It is in the best interest ofthe Condo Plan and in the best interests of the M. D. to have this lotsold to an individual that will pay the taxes and the condominium fees. As it now stand, the outstanding condo fees are a burden to any potential purchaser. Inthe past, we have worked with the M. D. to purchase Lot 160 from the M. D. and then in turn, the Condo Plan has sold it to the general public. (Please note that the Condominium Plan wrote off about $5,000 on the sale of this lot). We propose similar transactions with the M. D. to purchase this lot. The transactions are as follows: - The M. D. to take immediate title to the lot. - The M. D. to pay outstanding Condominium fees to the Condo Plan of $9,318.97. - The Condo Plan to immediately thereafter (same day) purchase the lot for $9,318.97 plus $627.56. The $627.56 is the amount owing on the outstanding taxes. The amount being paid by the Condo Plan is in excess of the fair market value and of the reserve bid. - The M. D. will provide the Condo Plan with a transfer of title from the M. D. to the Condo Plan. The Condo Plan will pay to register the transfer. As was the case with Lot 160, we believe this solution is in the best interests of the M. D. and ofthe Condo Plan. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, James Jansen President Condominium Plan #882-0814 c/o Lyle Banack Limited Box 7740, 5109 - 50 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S8 403-542-7729 Fax: 403-542-9336 November 9, 1998 M. D. of Brazeau #77 Box 77 Drayton Valley, Alberta Dear Sir/Ms: RE: Birchwood Village Greens unsold lots The Condo Plan would like an opportunity to address council concerning these unsold lots at the regular council meeting on November 12,1998. Please notify Jim Jansen at 542-7771 with an approximate time this matter will be heard. Thank You. Sincerely, James Jansen President embina Institute for Appropriate Development iox 7558. Drayton Valley, Alberta. Canada T7A 1S7 Ph: 403-542-6272 Fax: 403-542-6464-' ;E-mail: [email protected] Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 P. O. Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1 November 10, 1998 Attention: MD Council and staff persons and attendees of the MD of Brazeau Council Ratepayer Meeting 1998/10/28 Re: Comments made regarding the Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development (PIAD) at the MD Council Ratepayer Meeting on Wednesday October 28, 1998. We are writing to express concern and provide clarification for the record regarding comments made by Reeve Bart Guyon about the Pembina Institute's concerns about the proposed Northrock Sour Gas Processing Plant (11-14-50-8W5M) during an MD Council Ratepayer meeting on October 28, 1998. Upon review ofthe audio tape recording ofthe meeting, it is clear to us that the comments made by Mr. Guyon were not an accurate representation of the Pembina Institute's view on this matter. According to the meeting record, it was stated that the Pembina Institute did not have any significant concerns except for the desire for the proposed plant to not be visible from the road. The Pembina Institute has not stated concerns about line-of-sight for this reason, rather the Pembina Institute is concerned about additional linear disturbances on the land in question. The reason being that this land is connected to un cleared areas that are part of the Pembina River valley and therefore likely to be important habitat to local wildlife populations of undulates, carnivores, song birds etc. and that additional linear disturbances could lead to additional habitat fragmentation and habitat degradation. It is also very important to understand that the Pembina Institute has a numberof concerns about small sour gas plantdevelopments inthe region, including theNorthrock proposal. The Pembina Institute is concerned that increasing pressure by companies to develop the smaller reserves ofgas that still exist in the Drayton Valley area will leadto the proliferation of small gas plants inthe area and the associated environmental impacts. Described in moredetailconcerns regarding potential environmental impacts include; Incremental increase in emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter, to the airshed. The airshed already experiences considerable emissions ofthese parameters from existing sources. Potential impact on human and animal health, vegetation, and soil. Fugitiveemissions of volatile organic carbon and hydrogen sulphide. Potential impact on human and animal health. Accidental release of hydrogen sulphide gas. Concerned about safety and potential impacts on human and animal health. Celebration a decade of environmental action1 rp-t ; - » r Flaring due to upset conditions. Potential for high concentrations of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and H2S at ground-level resulting in a'fumigation' effect and potential impacts on human and animal health and vegetation. Spills ofcondensate, glycol, amine, orother products orprocess chemicals on site. Potential impact on surface water quality and groundwater quality. Leakage ofcondensate, glycol, amine, orother products or process chemicals from underground storage tanks. Potential impact on groundwater quality. We are ofthe view that companies should seek to tie new gas reserves into existing gas plants in the region, preferably into those existing facilities with highest rates ofsulphur recovery, ifatall possible. Finally, it should be pointed out that the only communication between the Pembina Institute and MD on this matter was a brief telephone conversation which occurred in August. This conversation primarily dealt with issue of Northrock's track record in sitemanagement and reclamation, as well as a very brief discussion ofthe nature ofthe proposed activity and ofNorthrock's intended public consultation plan. We did not havethe opportunity, nor were we requested bythe MD to provide it with detailed written comments. If the MD would like to receive detailed comments from the Pembina Institute prior to public meetings regarding such matters as this project proposal we would be pleased to do so. Further, if Councilors are intending to make statements about the views and perspectives of the Pembina Institute we would request that they do so on the basis ofwritten documentation or request the participation ofa Pembina Institute representative. Chris Seyerson-Baker Environmental Policy Analyst S3NU- 3bON3l3l , O sKD^. *l -- H. RALPH KEZAR Box 7171 Drayton Valley AB T7A 1S4 Phone 403-542-5926 October 30,1998 Iris Evans Department ofMunicipal Affairs Government ofAlberta Dear Ms. Evans, Enclosed is a petition from some ofthe residents ofthe Municipal District ofBrazeau who are opposed to such a large quantity ofland being annexed by the Town ofDrayton Valley. This annexation will affect all ofthe people living inside and outside ofthe proposed area. Asresidents of the Municipal Districtof Brazeau, we feel there are no positive aspects to come from this annexation. We are presently quitecontentwiththe taxes we paythe Municipal District ofBrazeau and the servicesthey provide. Ifyou have any questions regarding this petition or any other comments, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Sincerely, Ralph Kezar cc: Tom Thurber, MLA Municipal District ofBrazeau #77 PETITION We the undersigned, as residents ofthe Municipal District ofBrazeau #77 oppose the annexation ofour properties to the Town ofDrayton Valley as presented by the Town ^o^ac^ ofDraytonValley to the MD ofBrazeau forvariousreasons: Name (print) Signature Address Phone Date 3*x 5-2.56* J>- .Ha ctei/r,,.//).?7UJ^ J>4%-267*^t-%^ 2>^Unei/yJtck^yui'e JlM^o °m^J^^]u. 542 --247Q So* fee* 3 3 ^ f\c\< SmteL/M SVoM^g &>x£V3 3 sv5-^« £#/ -/Uo •W/ff /' K of "g>Xig ^giry RmKS I S $=#*/ /nJtordiJ iox 77^3 wa-ttji J^Vft tofc| Mif Ol&'%&> oilrtlw I Mi&7£f& >$*. &A* ST;?., .^jp-j or ^.aCTL, Box 53-5^ id>efris ALuxftti fh&\«/j Mfrzk w9£¥9 6¥*-&m MM£9L$/?\Z&olS £ats>m-i Wk*&rf £&•&/?* Wot:J##£L_g£X£A *£*,.*?s£*>^- ^?ox ^^0/ xvj-Vjo? jr&ra6/?e «r. >////*> cAV* *r \/A^J?L^ £&* £&££> *jy/j. £/tf*%/? ~WcihJ^ i^cferfp^W n gifztjxfi it t PETITION We the undersigned, asresidents ofthe Municipal District ofBrazeau #77 oppose the annexation ofourproperties to theTownofDrayton Valleyaspresented by theTown ofDraytonValley to the MD ofBrazeauforvariousreasons: Name (print) Signature Address Phone Date (\nPS7Ai? 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Date ft&AU,A* />// Jj4**ii L/tyJ /3/»jauT Si^T^Sc^tC rOC 0t?o 5?2 4V*6 ICL<£&/f? £nrtt)Ae.fiiycA 'stAfJiZ*. feXr>tns*J~ fiMjn bSA/tif /tlldtiGWv ^Mg ^.nLe( JfJLa. <*xjjdh^\ f/g-gktt flnmiLicK /CdleJLJ r 9&*?<>ZS Wtf?*: fiQtirflRl/lTp Kj/i&rf /d tfrf $/*>.*• /5U/S y^U^/glltl Hr>A> £LL.\ tf~*&A U*\L"3M3l \o G.iq.*<\l. f>. ms Name (print) Signature Address Phone Date -TEHHlE &x-=tH8l ^^jtJULl^/Vl^'A^AlM O.M. -T3A r5l •&VL-3C&4 3fiZ&A>/ '•V CllgQ&xcz riOsin v \V>-^>^ •^7-5030 ^fi/io//y ftiflUC P&L &M, AcJL i%i-iW ttk/vg/* I &ch I) UAt*^ sn -£7$j LL f DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT (98-2) (1) General Purpose of District The purpose of this district is to allow for the existing use of the lands and buildings for industrial activity (on lands previously districted Agricultural) for a specified period oftime and for restricted activity. (2) Area of Application This district shall apply to Pt. of NW 33-49-7-W5M (Block 5, Plan 772 2959) as more specifically shown on Schedule "A" of this By-law. (3) Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses industrial Maintenance Facility Surveillance Suite Accessory Building Single Family Dwelling Mobile Home Dwelling (4) Conditions Such development regulations as have been considered and approved by Council and those other regulations as provided for in the Municipal Development Plan, Land Use By-law and the Municipal Government Act apply. (5) Application of District This District shall only be applied where all of the following conditions are met: (i) The existing shops as constructed in 1991 and 1997 are the only two accessory buildings to be developed on the subject lands for industrial use; (ii) If the said existing shop(s) are damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 75%, they or any one of them shall not be replaced. No additions or exterior structural alternations will be allowed; X (iii) No more than 6 vehicles in relation to the industrial activity (inclusive of those vehicles being repaired or services being performed) shall be permitted on the lands at any one time; Access to and from the site shall be restricted to an alternate access to the south of the lands as approved by the Public Works 2> Department of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 and Alberta j Transportation &Utilities. Such alternative access shall be / negotiated and approved prior to re-districting ofthe lands to Direct Control; and (v) Thatthe industrial use on this site shall notresult in possible or potential conflicts with existing or future surrounding developments and shall provide landscape buffers to mitigate noise levels. (6) Definition of Industrial Maintenance Facilitv - (as it relates solely to Direct Control District (98-2)) The servicing and/or repair of industrial vehicles which operations require a large tract ofland and do not causeanyobjectionable ordangerous conditions beyond the boundary of the District wherein thesite is located. - /• To council Nov IT(h 1998 As I stated at our last council meeting 1would be unable to attend the Nov 12''1 council meeting due to previous commitments. (j\ha\e a few concerns in reguards to the role that Jack Starling and myself have on the surface rights negotiating committee that have not been adequately portrayed to the public especially after the lasl ratepayers concerns hour (7)the committee was given the authority to negotiate compensation paid M D. of brazeau for any surface activities on all VI.D. lands as il relati the oil industry le wells, pipelines, facilities and seismic activities I he reason for the establishment of this committee was to make sure i; Ml) was compensated fairly for all oilfield activities on there lands Our goal was to set these surface disturbance al a fair marl create some guidelines so that staff could use these \\ ttiafions in the future If the public has some concerns about tins role I accej concerns should be directed to the appropiiate aurln As part of the negotiations with North Rod- resources ihc\ infon icd had a meeting in the Amoco Hldg with a number of groups it interest to have council request a copy of those min One of the groups Ihcy mentioned was Pi AD Jack and 1d< cuild call them and see if they had any concerns that we might be ibl< tili/e and tie into our negotiations. There one concern that we thought we could use and that lineai disturbance and although they had other issues with linear distubance we decided to request North Rock resources to put a curve in the road to rcduct line of site to the facility Although PIAD had other concerns we didn'l feel at that time there was anything else we could use in our negotiations and there othei concerns they would direct to other authorities Although there was some interesting debate during ratepayers concern I was trying to convey both our role on the committee and that we tried to use the one of the concerns ofPIAD in our negotiations. If this didn't come across to either to the public or PIAD maybe could find a way to communicate this to them Because I had only a brief conversation with Chris Stevenson Bakei ( in Jack Starling company) I believe it would be useful to invite Chris to council to talk about the North Rocks proposal Bart Guyon