5.9 Centre for Positive Relationships Opening 5.10 CAEP Economic Development for Elected Officials 10.1 Move to Follow Item 5.7

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1 October 26, The regular meeting of the Lacombe County Council was called to order by Reeve Law at 9:05 a.m. on October 26, 2017 in the Council Chamber of the Lacombe County Administration Office. Present Present: Reeve, P. Law; Deputy Reeve, K. Wigmore and Councillors, J. Ireland, B. Knight, D. Kreil, B. Shepherd and K. Stephenson; County Commissioner, T. Hager; Manager of Corporate Services, T. Timmons; Manager of Operations, P. Lodermeier and Executive Assistant L. Turnbull. C/771/17 Agenda Mrs. Law inquired if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were two additions and one amendment to the agenda. 5.9 Centre for Positive Relationships Opening 5.10 CAEP Economic Development for Elected Officials 10.1 Move to Follow Item 5.7 amended. Moved by Mr. Stephenson that the agenda be adopted as C/772/17 Minutes Moved by Ms. Shepherd that the minutes of the September 28, 2017 meeting be approved as presented. C/773/17 Rge Rd 1-1 Alternates to Paving Mr. Lodermeier reported to Council regarding alternatives to paving Rge Rd 1-1 from the old Highway 12 to the entrance of Sandy Point Resort in order to address dust and ongoing maintenance concerns due to increased traffic volumes. Mr. Lodermeier provided a detailed report on each of the following option for dust control and stabilization of Rge Rd 1-1: Calcium Chloride Blade Mix Oil Cold Mix Oil Mr. Lodermeier addressed questions of Council. Moved by Mr. Stephenson that the report regarding alternatives to paving Rge Rd 1-1 from the old Highway 12 to the entrance of Sandy Point Resort be received for information. C/774/17 DeGraff Road Base Paving 2018 Paving Mr. Lodermeier advised that at the September 28, 2017 meeting the County Commissioner was authorized to tender and award the 2018 paving contract with the exception of: Program Sandy Point Road km. Sandy Point Trail km. DeGraff Road km. The County Commissioner was further directed to meet with the developers of Sandy Point and Degraff/Lincoln Ranch Resort to discuss contributions for road improvements from those developments. At the October 12, 2017 meeting, the County Commissioner was directed to include the paving of Rge Rd 28-2 and Township Road 41-4 in the 2018 Paving Program to be considered October 26, A meeting on October 19, 2017 took place between Sandy Point developers and the County Commissioner where options were proposed ant cost estimates were discussed. Detailed cost estimates and options were provided for Rge Rd 28-2 from Twp Rd 41-2 to Twp Rd 41-4 then east to Hwy 792 and for Rge Rd 1-1 from old Hwy. 12 to the entrance of Sandy Point resort. A discussion and question period followed the presentation.

2 October 26, Moved by Mrs. Knight that Council authorize the County Commissioner to add the base paving of Range Road 28-2 from Township Road 41-2 to Township Road 41-4 and east to Highway 792, at an estimated cost of $2,925,001, to the Lacombe County 2018 Paving Program, and furthermore that this project be funded as follows: o Developer Contribution (DeGraff RV Resort) $1,536,551 o Development Road Reserve $ 158,760 o Main Road Reserve $ 674,330 o Subdivision Pavement Reserve $ 555,360 C/775 Rge Rd 1-1 Base Paving Motion Tabled Moved by Mr. Wigmore that Council authorize the County Commissioner to add the base paving of Range Road 1-1 from Highway 12A north to the entrance of Sandy Point RV Resort, at an estimated cost of $1,881,117, to the Lacombe County 2018 Paving Program, subject to an agreement being entered into between Lacombe County and the Developer addressing project payment and project payment security, and furthermore, that this project be funded as follows: o Development Road Reserve $ 320,487 o Main Road Reserve $1,560,630 Moved by Mr. Wigmore that the issue of the base paving of Range Road 1-1 from Highway 12A north to the entrance of Sandy Point RV Resort be tabled to the November 8, 2017 Council meeting. 10:10 a.m. Keith Boras and Drayton Bussiere entered the meeting. Mr. Boras introduced Mr. Bussiere who has recently taken the position of County Fire Chief with Lacombe County. Council welcomed Mr. Bussiere to the County. 10:15 a.m. Mr. Bussiere withdrew from the meeting. C/776/17 Bridge Replacement Schedule Mr. Lodermeier advised that based on Policy OP(42) Bridge Management Plan replacement priorities have been developed for bridges within Lacombe County. Mr. Lodermeier provided a detailed review of the Lacombe County five year Bridge Replacement Schedule. Mr. Lodermeier addressed questions of Council. Moved by Ms. Shepherd that Council approve the proposed five year Bridge Replacement Schedule; and further, authorize the County Commissioner to tender and award the capital bridge projects for C/777/17 BF 740 Widening Mr. Lodermeier commented that at the June 8, 2017 Council meeting the County Commissioner was authorized to tender and award the widening of BF 740 (Aspelund Road Bridge) at an estimated cost of $ 1,235,000. Eight tenders were received with the low tender being Alberco Construction Ltd. for a total cost of $ 1,195,080. The total cost of the project with engineering and contingency is $ 1,404,239. The length of time estimated for completion of the project and the removal of bridge components to facilitate the widening have contributed to the discrepancy in the initial estimate. Council questions were addressed by Mr. Lodermeier. Moved by Mr. Wigmore that Council authorize the County Commissioner to award the bridge widening of BF 740 for a total of $1,404,239; and further, that the improvements of BF 740 be funded from the Bridge Reserve. C/778/17 Agricultural Services Capital Replacement Plan Mr. Boras presented the 2018 Agricultural Services Capital Replacement Plan which requires the purchase of four 15 foot rotary cutter mowers to be utilized in the Agricultural Services Roadside Mowing Program. With a current replacement value of $ 152,000 and trade/sale value of $ 36,000, the total estimated cost is $ 116,000.

3 October 26, Moved by Mrs. Kreil that Council accept the proposed 2018 agricultural services capital replacement as presented and authorize the County Commissioner to tender and award the agricultural capital purchases for 2018, to dispose of the used equipment; and further, that the capital equipment acquisition be funded from the Agricultural Services Capital Equipment Reserve. C/779/17 Policy OP(8) Approved Mr. Boras presented Policy OP(8) Crop Compensation Rates. Mr. Boras advised that each year the rates paid by Lacombe County for crop damage that occurs during road construction are reviewed. Mr. Boras advised that the crop production return rates are based on five year average Yield Data (specifically for Lacombe County) published by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation and the spot cash price for commodities in Central Alberta for the third week in October. Historically, Lacombe County has only adjusted Crop Compensation Rates when strong commodity markets demand a fee increase. Mr. Boras advised that one amendment has been made to Policy OP(8) for 2017, under Section 1. Acquisition of Right-of-Way will increase from $ 5,616 per acre to $ 6, per acre. Moved by Mr. Wigmore that Council approve Policy OP(8) Compensation for Road Construction, Schedule A as amended. C/780/17 Lacombe Firefighter/s Ball Mr. Boras presented the summary of Lacombe County s commitments to the North Red Deer River Wastewater Commission for 2018, 2019 and The 2018 figures will be included in Lacombe County s 2018 Budget. 11:08 a.m. Mr. Boras withdrew from the meeting. Moved by Mr. Stephenson that Lacombe County purchase a table for the Lacombe Fire Department Firefighter s Ball in celebration of the 100 Year Anniversary of the Department. C/781/17 Positive Relationships Grand Opening Moved by Mrs. Kreil that Mr. Wigmore be authorized to attend the Lacombe Centre for Positive Relationships grand opening on November 1, 2017 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. C/782/17 CAEP Workshop Moved by Ms. Shepherd that the information on the CAEP Economic Development for Elected Officials be received for information. C/783/17 MPC C/784/17 Reconvene Moved by Mr. Wigmore that the meeting recess in order to conduct a Municipal Planning Commission meeting Time: 11:15 a.m. Moved by Mr. Stephenson that the meeting reconvene. Time: 12:40 p.m. Council reconvened with all Councillors, Mr. Hager, Mr. Timmons and Mrs. Turnbull present. Time: 1:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m. Susan MacDonald, Director and LaRee Rankin, Senior Services Coordinator, Lacombe & District FCSS entered the meeting. Marcy Henry, Alix Arena Association, also entered the meeting.

4 October 26, C/785/17 Lacombe FCSS Ms. MacDonald and Ms. Rankin provided a presentation on the Lacombe & District FCSS Lifeline Program highlighting the following: Lifeline Program Funding Personal Emergency Response Our Clients The Program 2018 Lifeline Budget Lacombe County Support ($ 5,295 Request) Supporting People Strengthening Community Ms. MacDonald and Ms. Rankin addressed questions of Council. Moved by Mr. Wigmore that the presentation on the Lacombe & District FCSS Lifeline Program be received for information; and further, that the request for funding be referred to the County Commissioner for the preparation of a recommendation to be presented at the November 8, 2017 meeting. 1:30 p.m. Ms. MacDonald and Ms. Rankin withdrew from the meeting. C/786/17 Alix Arena Roof Repair Funding Ms. Henry provided a presentation in support of the Alix Arena Association s Policy RC(1) Application for Lacombe County financial support for repairs to the Alix Arena roof. The repairs have recently been completed at a cost of $ 63, The request to the County is for a $ 20,000 contribution. The Village of Alix has made a contribution of $ 20,000 and the Association will fund the balance of the cost. Moved by Mr. Stephenson that Lacombe County contribute $ 20,000 to the Alix Arena Association Arena roof repair project; and further, that this contribution be funded from the Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve. 1:38 p.m. Ms. Henry withdrew from the meeting. C/787/17 Monthly Statement Moved by Mr. Wigmore that the Monthly Statement as at September 2017 be received for information. C/788/17 Investment Report Moved by Mr. Stephenson that the Investment Report as at September 30, 2017 be received for information. C/789/17 Administrative Report Moved by Mrs. Knight that the Administrative Report for September/October 2017 be received for information. C/790/17 Agenda Item Follow-up Moved by Mrs. Kreil that the Agenda Item Follow-up for October 12, 2016 be received for information. Council Reports Mr. Wigmore reported on the following: Safety Codes Red Deer NRDRWWSC Meeting LRWSC Lincoln Ranch Open House CAAMDC Central Zone Meeting Nursery Golf & Country Club Open House Town of Blackfalds Public Consultation Lacombe Lake Mrs. Kreil reported on the following: Gary Moe Sportsplex Grand Opening Eckville Arena AGM Bentley Library

5 October 26, Eckville Library Benalto Rural Crime Watch Tour of Mirror Museum & St Monica s Church Eckville Arena LED Lighting First HOPS Farm SE of Sylvan Lake Mr. Stephenson reported on the following: CAAMDC Central Zone Meeting Mrs. Knight reported on the following: Provincial Synergy Board Calumet Synergy Group LRWSC Rate Increase Mirror Senior Ladies Provincial Floor Curling Champions Mr. Ireland reported on the following: Lacombe County Riparian Management Workshop Ms. Shepherd reported on the following: Blackfalds & District Recreation, Parks & Culture Board Blackfalds Bike Skills Park Blackfalds Community Centre Grand Opening Blackfalds Business of the Year Awards Strategic Planning Ellis Bird Farm Nursery Golf & County Club Open House Abbey Centre Revenue Zone 2 Rural Crime Watch Mrs. Law reported on the following: Gary Moe Sportsplex Grand Opening Lacombe Candle Light Vigil Dr. Agrey Presidential Inauguration Burman University NOVA Chemicals Open House Central Zone Meeting Nursery Golf & Country Club Open House Lacombe Library Assessment Chamber of Commerce Awards Red Deer College Residence Announcement C/791/17 Consent Agenda presented. Moved by Mr. Wigmore that the Consent Agenda be approved as C/792/17 Procedural Bylaw Amendments Moved by Mrs. Knight that a motion be brought forward at a future meeting to provide for the following amendments to the Procedural Bylaw No. 1225/16 with regard to the following: Councillor meeting participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities; Agenda order; Communication to Council (Delegation Requests) Committee of the Whole COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FUTURE ITEMS Election Campaign - Information & Comments Received

6 October 26, Councillor Inquiries Ms. Shepherd inquired if the County has a public participation policy. Mr. Timmons advised that the County does what is required by statue at this time but will develop a policy in the future. Ms. Shepherd inquired if the County has heard from Ab. Environment with regard to Lacombe Lake. Mr. Hager advised that the County does not expect to hear from Alberta Environment. The Town of Blackfalds has to move forward with Alberta Environment. The County has repaired a culvert at the north end of the lake. The culvert will be bored and a sleeve put in which will resolve blockage issues. Ms. Shepherd inquired what Alberta Environment is considering now for Lacombe Lake and the Town of Blackfalds. Mr. Hager advised that Alberta Environment has the Town's application and must make a decision. The Town also requires the County's approval if they wish to acquire land in Lacombe County. Mr. Stephenson inquired when Councillors are notified of Highway closures or enforcement problems within their area. Mr. Hager advised that if the EOC is open Council is advised but this is an emergency situation. If Council wishes to have a phone out system, that would be a Council decision and would be through the County s Protective Services department. C/793/17 RCMP Community Consultation Committees Moved by Mrs. Shepherd that a letter be sent to the RCMP detachments within Lacombe County boundaries to see if they would like Council to sit on their Community Consultation Committees. Mrs. Kreil commented on communicating with citizens with regard to construction in their area. Mr. Hager advised that an Administrative Directive was prepared last year to deal with this matter. Mr. Hager advised that Council will meet with the Minister of Alberta Transportation during the AAMDC Fall Convention at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, It was agreed that Reeve Law will present the items for discussion.. C/794/17 Adjourn Moved by Mr. Stephenson that the meeting adjourn. Time: 2:41 p.m. Reeve County Commissioner