The Meeting was called to order by the Reeve, Lynden Hutchinson, at 9:1!5 A.M.

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1 Regular County Council Meeting of the County of Forty Mile No. 8 of the Province of Alberta held in the Board Room of the County Office, Foremost, Alberta on Wednesday, October 24 th, The Meeting was called to order by the Reeve, Lynden Hutchinson, at 9:1!5 A.M. Members present: Also present: Craig Widmer Ronald Harty Ronald Lane Tom Thacker Joan Hughson Otto Gross Sharon Burgess-Brown, Director offinance Stewart Payne, Municipal Enforcement Officer Delynda Pilon, County Commentator RepresEmtative Minutes MOVED approval of the Minutes of the Regular County/Municipal Committee Meeting held on October 10 th, Delegations 2:30 P.. M. - Harold Wilson and Jennifer Matthews - Economic Development Alliance Items Added to the Agenda Several items were added to the Agenda by the Council Members and Administration Staff present. Offer to Purchase The County received an offer to purchase Lots 1-3, Block 22, Plan 248A Burdett. MOVED that the County of Forty Mile NO.8 accept the offer to purchase for Lots 1-3, Block 22, Plan 248A Burdett. By-Law No. A By-Law concerning the sale of Lots 1 to 3, Block 22, Plan 248A Burdett pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto. First, Second and Third Reading moved. Accounts and Specials MOVED approval of the Accounts and Specials. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2 Monthl~ Statement MOVED approval of the Monthly Statement for the period ending September 30,2007. Bow Island Fire Department Stewart Payne, Municipal Enforcement Officer, advised Council that a payment is being issued to the Town of Bow Island in the amount of $2, due to an error in calculation on the 2006 Honourarium Sheets. Skiff Water Building Update provided by Stewart Payne, Municipal Enforcement Officer. Meeting Minutes Stewart Payne requested clarification on what is contained in meeting minutes. Burdett Water Main Stewart Payne, Municipal Enforcement Officer, advised Council of an emergent valve repair on the Burdett Water Main. Mr. Payne indicated that this valve was not shown on previous hamlet drawings. Stewart Payne also advised Council that there will be additional costs for: New as built drawing from MPE Engineering Two manholes Stub-pipe for future development to the west Stewart Payne left the Meeting. Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding Council discussed participation in the Inter-municipal Project with the Village of Foremost to pave the parking lot around the new Community Hall in Foremost. MOVED approval for the County of Forty NO.8 to enter into two Inter-municipal Projects with the Village of Foremost. The first project is the purchase of a Vacuum Truck by the County in which the Village will contribute $11, The second Inter-municipal Project is the paving of the Foremost Community Hall Project in which the County will contribute $11, Cumul~tive Environmental Effects Framework Council discussed workshops that will be held by the Government of Alberta on developing a new environmental management regulatory framework to address pressures on the environment. Council Members advised that the dates given were not convenient, but that they would advise Dale Brown, County Administrator, if anyone was able to attend.

3 Bow Island Fire Service Agreement Council discussed the letter serving notice that the Bow Island Fire Service would like to renegotiate the terms of the CountylTown of Bow Island Fire Service Agreement. Council requested that Dale Brown, County Administrator, set up a mutual agreed date to discuss the Agreement. Remembrance Day The following County Representatives will participate in the November 11 th, 2007 Ceremonies: Councillor Joan Hughson will lay the wreath in Foremost and Councillor Otto Gross will lay the wreath in Bow Island. Keyboard / Laptop Platform Council reviewed the following quotations on a new Keyboard / Laptop platform to be mounted in Nathan Cote's truck: Mega-Tech Precision Mounting Technologies - $ $1, MOVED approval for the purchase of a Custom Console W/PBA Mount from Precision Mounting Technologies in the amount of $1, plus GST Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators Association MOVED approval for the County of Forty Mile NO.8 to contribute $ to the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators Association to assist in covering some of the costs of hosting the Conference in County Fire Department Council discussed briefly the usage of the truck driven by Nathan Cote. Incinerato[ Council discussed complaints on the fire incinerator near the County Office. Council advised Administration to look into ways of eliminating the County incinerator. INFORMA non ITEMS Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Newsletter: Contact -- October 12 & 19, 2007 Member Bulletin: - Draft AAMDC Strategic Plan Released - Posting of 2007 Municipal Election Results Agriculture Under Pressure in the New Alberta The Alberta Institute of Agrologists in partnership with the Economic Development Alliance of South East Albelta are hosting, "Agriculture Under Pressure in the New Alberta" on November 1st, 2007 in Medicine Hat.

4 Newsl~tters Shortgrass Library System Report: - Shortgrass Clippings Volume VIII-Issue 3 Thank You Letter on behalf of the Members of the Canadian Union of Public Emp!oyees Local No thanking the County for hosting the appreciation breakfast. Development Officer's Report Development Permits issued - September 19,2007: APPLICATIONS 24/07 25/07 26/07 FOR House Construction Incinerator Shop Construction LOCATION NE19,7-11-W4 SW26,4-6-1W4 NW32,5-5-W4 27/07 Storage Shed Pt. Lot 18 & Lot 17 Construction Block 1, Plan 248A 28/07 29/ Irrigation Dugout Residence Additions and Upgrade Building for Meat Processing and Commercial Kitchen NW24, W4 SE8, 11-8 W4 SE8, 11-8-W4 Councillor Craig Widmer advised a Seed Cleaning Plant Meeting was scheduled for October 24,2007. NOON RECESS-11:40A.M. RECONVENE -1:00 P.M. Alvin Cruickshank and Diane Coenders present. MOVED to recess the Regular County Council Meeting. Eddy Kornelson and Peter Thiessen present. Public Hearing - By-Law No. 21/2007 REEVE LYNDEN HUTCHINSON: We are now assembled for the Public Hearing at the County of Forty Mile No.8, Foremost, Alberta on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 1:00 P. M. Proposed amendments to the County of Forty Mile No. 8 Land Use By-Law are being considered as the County has received an application to amend a portion of the North East 17, Township 10, Range 12 West of the Fourth Meridian from Agriculture to Industrial. The Reeve advised that presentations would be recorded and opened the floor for presentations.

5 The Hearing proceeded as transcribed and attached as Addendum "A" to the Minutes. Mr. Kornelson spoke in favour of the proposed Land Use Amendment. The Reeve inquired to see if Administration had received any written submissions for or against. Sharon Burgess, Director of Finance, advised that no written submissions had been received. Reeve Lynden Hutchinson thanked the Delegation for coming and advised that they would be advised of the Decision. There being no further presentations, the Reeve declared the Public Hearing closed. The Delegation left the Meeting. Diane Coenders left the Meeting. MOVED to reconvene the Regular County Council Meeting. Land Use Amendment Reeve Lynden Hutchinson asked if any Members had any objections to the proposed amendment to the Land Use By-Law. Concerns expressed were: Would the land become weedy and blow? Location of Water Supply Alvin Cruickshank, Development Officer, advised that if the Application was approved, the next step would be the sub-division process, and at that time, conditions could be attached to alleviate any concerns. Alvin Cruickshank left the Meeting. By-Law NO.21/07 A By-Law of the County of Forty Mile NO.8 in the Province of Alberta to amend By-Law No. 2/2004 being the Land Use By-Law. Second and Third Reading moved. Dale Brown present. Meeting Request MOVED to go in Camera. Stewart Payne, Municipal Enforcement Officer, present. Stewart Payne left the Meeting.

6 MOVED to come out of Camera. MOVED that Council concur with the disciplinary action so stated in the letter dated October 16, 2007 to Mr. Payne. Stewart Payne present. Burdett Water Main Councillor Tom Thacker expressed the following concerns on a new Burdett Water Main: Quality of Workmanship Pipe Suspension Shoring 4 to 1 slope Stewart Payne assured Council that he personally made sure that the pipe-~ supported and packed to prevent breakage in the future. was properly Stewart Payne left the Meeting. Delegation: Harold Wilson, Jennifer Matthews - Economic Development AllIance Reeve Lynden Hutchinson welcomed Harold Wilson and Jennifer Matthews to the Meeting. Jennifer Matthews extended a personal invitation for Members of Council to attend an event "Agriculture Under Pressure in the New Alberta" on November 1 s t, 2007 from 1:30 5:00 P. M. and advised that pre-registration would be appreciated. Other items discussed: Wind Energy Transmission Lines 900 Mega Cap removed Economic assessment Plan B for possible future development Oilman's Association Forum Jennifer Matthews and Harold Wilson left the Meeting. Canadian Union of Public Employees Negotiations Council discussed dates for Canadian Union of Public Employees Wage Negotiations. Administration Staff Meeting was set for November 6 th, 2007 at 1:00 P. M. at the County Office. Council suggested November 13, 23 or November 26 P.M. as possible dates for the Negotiating Committee to meet with Canadian Union of Public Employees Representatives. Bow Island Fire Agreement Council continued discussion on a letter received from the Town of Bow Island in regards to the current Fire Agreement. Council's decision was to remain 'status quo' on the Fire Agreement.

7 Municipal Planning Commission MOVED the appointment of Mr. Joe Bouw as a Non-council Member on the Municipal Planning Commission for a three year period. Washing Machine The following quotes were received on a washing machine for the Foremost Emergency Building: The Brick - Maytag Epic -$1, Peter's Home Harmony Centre -$1, MOVED to purchase the Maytag Epic Washing Machine from The Brick at a cost of $1, plus GST. MOVED that the Meeting adjourn at 4:45 P. M.