The Meeting was called to order by the Reeve, Steve Wikkerink at 9:01 A. M. Keith Bodin, Municipal Supervisor Paula Mueller, Executive Assistant

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1 Regular County/Municipal Committee Meeting of the Province of Alberta held in the Board Room of the County of Forty Mile No. 8 Office, Foremost, Alberta on Wednesday, November 22, The Meeting was called to order by the Reeve, Steve Wikkerink at 9:01 A. M. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Gerald Reimer Joan Hughson Craig Widmer Chantel Timmons Steve Wikkerink Stacey Barrows Kerri Buis, Director of Finance Dale Brown, Administrator Keith Bodin, Municipal Supervisor Paula Mueller, Executive Assistant Minutes MOVED approval of Minutes of the Regular County/Municipal Meeting held November 8, Amendments to the Agenda MOVED that the November 22, 2017 County Municipal/Committee Meeting Agenda be approved and adopted with the following amendments: Foremost Fire Village Cross Training for Water Systems Wind Towers and Medical Marijuana Discussion on Commentator Reporter/Use of Recording Devices ACCOUNTS APPROVED AND PASSED FOR PAYMENT MOVED approval of the Accounts. Bank Reconciliation Report NO REPORT 40 Mile Park Committee Report MOVED ratification of the actions and expenditures taken by the 40 Mile Park Management Committee for the period ending November 9, Discussion on Commentator Reporter / Use of Recording Devices Council discussed the use of a recording device by the County Commentator reporter during Council Meetings. County Administrator recommended a policy or resolution be developed to establish procedures on newspaper media protocol.

2 Health and Safety Manual - Yearly Review and Approval MOVED approval of the amended Health and Safety Manual Policies as per Addendum A to the minutes. Lease Agreements MOVED approval to renew the farmland lease agreement for a three year term effective January 1, 2018: South East Quarter of Twenty-two (22) Township Five (5) Range Fourteen (14) West of The Fourth Meridian as per Addendum B to the minutes. F. C. S. S Funding Agreement MOVED approval for the Town of Bow Island to serve as the managing F. C. S. S. partner and enter into a funding agreement for the allocation of the F. C. S. S. funds for the 2018 funding year as per Addendum D to the minutes. Handibus Update / Thank You Councillor Timmons attended the Christmas Supper/Driver Appreciation Night for the Bow Island Handibus Drivers on November 21, It was noted over 1,000 seniors utilized this service provided by the Bow Island Handibus. Foremost Fire Department Foremost Fire Department invited two Councillors and Spouses or four Councillors to attend their Christmas Supper on November 27, 2017 at 6:00 P. M. Councillor Hughson and Councillor Barrows and spouse to attend. Village of Foremost Municipal Administrator, Ms. Kelly Calhoun present in the meeting. Village of Foremost Cross Training for Water Systems The Village of Foremost has requested the County provide one utility operator to cross train on the operations of the new Foremost Water Treatment Plant. Ms. Calhoun informed Council that the Town of Raymond contracts out water treatment officers as an option. The Village of Foremost would prefer to obtain a utility operator within the area. Council discussed the following: Foremost Water Treatment Plant cross training with the County and Village of Foremost; Train for critical incidents/emergency operations at the plant Three days of training required in the near future Village to cover the cross training costs through operations Regulations required to operate the plant to be verified by Ms. Calhoun Council agreed to discuss with County Utility Operators and advise. Ms. Calhoun left the meeting. MOVED approval for the County Water/Utility Operators to cross train with the Village of Foremost to cover critical incidents/emergency operations at the Foremost Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Nathan Ogden, Development Officer present in the meeting. The Development Officer informed Council that Golden Sheaf Park feels the Agriculture District designation of the Park has onerous setback requirements and discussed options with Council for allowing a reduced boundary requirement. One option is to

3 apply for an Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to change to a district which has a reduced setback requirement. Several district options were considered, and it was pointed out that the main overnight camping and public areas of 40 Mile Park are zoned Water Recreation District (WR) which has a three meter setback and would be appropriate for this setting. Mr. Frank Sleeking (President) and Mr. Sid McCrea (Project Manager/ North Land Acquisition) / Golden Sheaf Park Delegation Present Golden Sheaf has a Design Committee working on a development design for the park. Mr. Sleeking requested clarification on setbacks. They are seeking to move the Park forward in a positive manner. Mr. Sleeking noted that the Park is zoned presently as Agriculture District (A). Setbacks are an issue in their design as they are consuming a significant part of the new area. The new area is 350 feet north to south and the Agricultural District setback is 50 feet. Mr. Sleeking inquired as to whether Council would be amenable to rezoning the area to a different district such as Recreational Residential 3 (RR3) which has a one meter setback requirement. Council suggested that Golden Sheaf Park consider submitting an application for an Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to re-designate the land to a land use district such as Water Recreation District which would be more appropriate to their needs. The Development Officer informed the delegation that the amendment process takes approximately six to eight weeks and includes a public hearing, and that having a plan in place prior to the application for the amendment provides Council and neighboring land users a better understanding of what is being proposed. Mr. Sleeking noted input provided from local seasonal lot users assisted greatly with the plan for development of future lots. The delegation indicated an additional 40 to 60 lots would be added to the new area. Mr. Sleeking inquired if the adjacent road allowance could be closed due to security issues into the park. Council advised that the roadway will not be closed and that the County has received instructions from its insurance provider to not endorse or condone any activity on or within the road allowance. Council asked the delegation what the capacity of the park was on a long weekend. The delegation responded that 2,000 people could be in attendance. Council suggested multiple exits be considered in their development plan, in case an emergency evacuation of the park was required. Mr. Sleeking and Mr. McCrea left the meeting. Delegation Present / Mr. Hugo Navarro, Vice-President Financing and Ms. Jennifer Fan, Project Coordinator - Morgan Solar and Mr. Rocco Vita, Technical Director and Mr. Rob Kaczanowski, Technical Manager - Enbridge Update on Alberta Solar One Project close to Burdett: Project Overview: 9.5 MW solar project being developed just west of the Town of Burdett with a landowner on half of a quarter section located at NE W4. The project is sponsored in part by Emission Reduction Alberta (ERA) formerly knowns as CCEMC (Climate Change Emissions Management). Emission Reduction Alberta invests in advanced technologies that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions along the path of innovation to market Community Benefits: Boosting local economy, employment, municipal tax revenues, healthy grid, made in Canada. Over the 20 year period of project, the equipment will not require a lot of upgrade Morgan Solar: a 10 year old privately held solar company backed by world class organizations including Enbridge, Iberdrola and the Kuwait Investment Authority, projects installed and operating around the World; employs more than 40+ scientist and engineers working on advancing solar technology. Enbridge: the second largest wind and solar power producer in Canada, with growing renewables present in the U.S. and Europe; Committed more than 7.4 million in capital in renewable energy and power transmission projects that are currently in operation or under construction. The delegation noted Alberta has a very competitive energy market

4 Morgan Solar providing public consultation for the project through participation, involvement, and adequate notification, opportunity to ask questions. Councillor Reimer left the meeting. Meeting Recessed: 12:15 P. M. Meeting Reconvened: 1:29 P. M. Mr. Nathan Ogden, Development Officer present in the meeting. Discussion on Wind Towers Council reviewed concerns expressed by an aerial spray operator in the Bow Island area relating to future wind energy development in the region. Medical Marijuana Discussion County Development Officer received an inquiry on converting a chicken barn into a federally licensed medical marijuana facility with approximately 8 to 12 people employed there. Municipal approval must be obtained first prior to a federal license Six foot high chain link fence with barb wire at top if federally licensed Consideration be given to the dollar amount invested in the project Council discussed the following conditions to consider: - light pollution concern - setbacks from schools, communities, and neighbouring residents - more police presence required - federal regulations are very stringent - increased traffic; more wear on gravel roads - light to provide additional security, - the operation be built on a certain parcel size - create a new Land Use District; Medical Bio Pharmaceutical District Land Use Amendment be submitted to Council with public input process - make a discretionary use - federal guidelines will limit the distribution not the production - facility has to be located a certain distance from a main road. One ratepayer inquired about smell and the amount of light from this type of development Land Use Bylaw to include a federally licensed facility and municipal approval be acquired through Municipal Planning Commission Council agreed a facility of this type in the municipality, must follow stringent federal regulations. Mr. Ogden left the meeting. COUNTY - INFORMATION ITEMS Development Officer s Report Development Permits Issued November 17, APPLICATIONS TO FOR LOCATION PERMITTED USES: Accessory Building/ SE W4 DISCRETIONARY USES: Moved-In SW W4 Residence

5 Accessory Building/ SE W4 500 US WG Propane Tank Accessory Building/ NE W4 Storage MOVED that the meeting adjourn at 2:40 P. M.