Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION ...

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

October 5, 2021

VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION,

CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers

QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.

MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES

GOALS

1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.

2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.

3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.

4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.

5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.

6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses.

VALUES

We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness. We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations. We believe in acting with integrity. We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions. We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.

861/20-11-17 Council to Review Procedural Bylaw for cell phone usage Completed

976/20-12-15 Reach out to Drake’s Handi Bus for business plan and flat rate fees for Brazeau County residents

Completed

983/20-12-15 Research Modeste Creek Campground background and come forward with a recommended procedure for public consultation

Completed

984/20-12-15 Prepare a working statement regarding MMI concerns and understanding to Council on January 5 or 19, 2021 for discussion and ratification for a possible press release.

Completed

995/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss Birchwood Expropriation Completed

996/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss independent contractor proposal

Completed

571/20-08-18 Research Options and Costs, including Alberta Recycle to have a toxic recycle site on east and west side

Completed

908/20-12-01 Administration to research potential risks and restrictions and bring back a report on January 19, 2021 regarding the Smoky Lake County Regional Heritage Board Letter of Support to designate a portion of the N. Sask River under the Canadian Heritage River Systems

Completed

998/20-12-15 Develop a decision tree for airport development and research airport incomes

Completed

767/20-10-20 Members-at-large must be appointed from all areas of the County for a balanced representation - draft a policy to provide direction to Council and member-at-large appointments

Completed

012/21-01-05 Draft Procedural Bylaw for Review Completed

062/21-01-19 Discussion with AT regarding wide load signage on Hwy 621 Completed

064/21-01-19 Gather information on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how that would relate to health orders and mandates

Completed

058/21-01-19 Investigate Rocky Mountain House and Villeneuve Airports Completed

063/21-01-19 Research Lougheed Coal Policy and recent decisions Completed

104/21-02-02 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that the input Brazeau County provided on well drilling tax was not for it to be permanent.

Completed

113/21-02-02 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to write a letter to FCM stating Council’s disappointment in representation and copy it to the MD of Bonnyville and the RMA.

Completed

498/20-07-07 Letter of support for the Drayton Valley and District Historical Society grant application

No longer required

084/21-02-02

Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to look into training for LARB and CARB and not having to train as many people and limiting the costs.

Completed

098/21-02-02 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to revise the Herbicide Rebate Program Policy based on the discussion today.

Completed

485/20-07-07 Administration to work with the Town Administration to institute the County’s recommendations for ICF and IDP.

Completed

025/21-01-05 Modeste Creek Campground discussion Completed

056/21-01-19 Lobbying strategy to improve local health care system Completed

166/21-02-16 Administration to proceed with the land lease SE 29-49-07-W5M subject to any additional financial impact.

Completed

199/21-03-02 Administration to research a policy regarding public disclosure regarding rebates.

Completed

210/21-03-02 Letter to Premier and Minister Savage regarding coal mining concerns and consultation.

Completed

212/21-03-02 Letter to Province to assist with affordable childcare. Completed

208/21-03-02 Administration to research revenue from our solar arrays. Completed

300/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to draft a letter to MP Jim Carr opposing the federal downloading of disaster recovery funds.

Completed

304/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the Coal Presentations from today’s agenda to Minister Nixon, Premier Kennedy and MLA Mark Smith for their serious consideration.

Completed

308/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to draft a letter under the Reeve’s signature in response to the letter on page 274.

Completed

310/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to send a letter to the Province asking if we can use the mediation surplus grant funds towards arbitration.

Completed

336/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to send a letter to Alberta Transportation to request the mowing to continue along the highways

Completed

288/21-04-06 Administration to bring back a report outlining how to lessen restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves, in current agreements and policies, for Council’s review for May 4, 2021.

Completed

295/21-04-06 Administration to bring back a framework for a grader naming contest.

Completed

375/21-04-20 Administration to follow up and research on the Twp Road 474 approach and brushing as previously requested by Mr. Ekstrom.

Completed

391/21-04-20 Administration to issue a letter to Taverner Inc. and provide information notices to gravel trucks operators.

Completed

394/21-04-20 Administration to bring back further options regarding the Regenwetter file, as discussed in closed, and to include the Town of Drayton Valley's input in the options.

Completed

395/21-04-20 Administration to investigate the cost of, and research funding, to pave RR 83 south of HWY 620 and conduct a current traffic count, and Twp Road 494 past the County Administration building and Range Road 73 north of Rocky Rapids.

Completed

404/21-05-04 Administration to research other options for procedures and policies in regards to internments at County owned cemeteries.

Completed

416/21-05-04 Administration to send a letter to the Premier with regards to everything that Brazeau County has done, all the good stuff, relating it to the chopping wood comment.

Completed

449/21-05-18 Administration to come back with a request for decision with options to upgrade and repair the bridge walkway behind the Rocky Rapids playground.

Completed

454/21-05-18 Administration to bring back an update report with the costs to upgrade the transformer and solar array at the Violet Grove wetland project location.

Completed

733/20-10-06 Fire warning sign at the entrance of Birchwood. Completed

123/21-02-02 Administration to research on land matter as discussed in closed.

Completed

147/21-02-16 Administration to continue to work on education, for everyone, in regards to hunting.

Completed

451/21-05-18 Administration to bring back the cost of road stabilizer on the gravel haul route, and talk to Taverner about this being the required adequate dust control prescribed by the County.

Completed

453/21-05-18 Administration to look into and bring back information on selling our carbon credits.

Completed

455/21-05-18 Administration to bring back a detailed report of the solar revenues, costs, pros and cons of the current solar systems Brazeau County has invested.

Completed

492/21-06-01 Administration to get quotes for contractors to fix the slides on RR 52 north and south of Hwy 39, and Twp Road 494 by June 15, 2021.

Completed

496/21-06-01 Administration to amend Bylaw 947-17 to allow residents to dig a hole for cremated remains, if Administration marks the site, the applicant signs a waiver, and follows provincial guidelines if applicable, with no associated fees and bring back to Council for all three readings.

Completed

512/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back information regarding the Bamsey Road request for June 15, 2021.

Completed

507/21-06-01 Letter of condolence to chief and band members of neighbouring indigenous communities.

Completed

508/21-06-01 Administration to send letter to the Province and appropriate ministers requesting help with the mental health crisis.

Completed

510/21-06-01 Administration to draft a letter to Alberta Transportation with regards to mowing on highways within Brazeau County and include the photos from Council members.

Completed

289/21-04-06 Administration to adjust the policies in the Municipal Development Plan to lessen restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves for Council’s review July 6, 2021.

Completed

299/21-04-06 Administration to draft a resolution to RMA to refuse the downloading of disaster funds from the Province.

Completed

450/21-05-18 Administration to work with Alberta Environment and Parks and the West Central Riverboat Association to amend the Willey West Campground Lease to include the proposed boat launch in the existing lease and investigate possible marina.

Completed

485/21-06-01 Administration to bring back amendments to the nuisance Bylaw 751-11 as per Council discussion in closed session.

Completed

550/21-06-15 Administration to write a letter to the RMA requesting clarification if their energy program is available for residents.

Completed

551/21-06-15 Administration to bring back a full page report on the solar power project costs at the Violet Grove Lagoon.

Completed

555/21-06-15 Administration to bring back the most beneficial revenues for selling carbon credits and to include 2020.

Completed

558/21-06-15 Administration to craft a letter, similar to the letter the Town of Drayton Valley wrote, to the same addressees and make the letter available to Council for their information.

Completed

561/21-06-15 Administration to send a letter under the Reeve's signature to Smoky Lake County regarding Council's decision regarding the Canadian Heritage River designation

Completed

410/21-05-04 Administration to review the cost of development of Twp Road 473 from RR 52 to RR 53 as an alternative to Twp Road 474 including the ½ mile section of RR 52 north of Twp Rd 473.

Completed

554/21-06-15 Administration to explore what options are available to live record and video broadcast regular scheduled meetings for the July 20, 2021 meeting.

Completed

560/21-06-15 Administration to develop a presentation on the cause and effect of green energy and coal industry in Alberta and if available book an expert to also present to Council at the July 20, 2021 meeting.

Completed

576/21-06-15 Administration to bring back a detailed report on the concerned lands mentioned by Mr. and Mrs. Prociuk.

Completed

593/21-07-06 Administration to bring back a report on the Cynthia Lagoon to next council meeting with questions answered what is the environmental test criteria, can the clay be used for feedstock for another company, and further direct Administration look into other options for the disposal of the clay.

Completed

596/21-07-06 Administration to bring back a full report with a complete break down for the solar project at the Violet Grove Lagoon Solar Project with detailed cost information.

Completed

599/21-07-06 Administration to research (legal opinion and contact municipal affairs) the practice of council decision being made by email rather than special meetings being called.

Completed

604/21-07-06 Administration to send a thank you letter to Minister McIver thanking them for work that has been done on Hwy 616 and repairs on Hwy 39.

Completed

538/21-06-15 Administration to formulate a policy and bring back to Council for approval, on how changes to requests for hours of operation will be addressed for gravel pits and for all development permits under Direct Control.

Completed

603/21-07-06 Administration bring back information on the STIP bridge projects delayed for next year.

Completed

622/21-07-20 Administration bring back information on the Cynthia streets and sidewalks and the school bus issues.

Completed

627/21-07-20 Administration to send a letter to Alberta Transportation and the Minister regarding better signage for the HWY 22 and HWY 39 intersection including a lit stop sign, and potential passing/turning lane for traffic turning onto Range Road 65.

Completed

632/21-07-20 Administration to draft a letter on behalf of Council for the Reeve’s signature thanking Minister Toews to allow salvage crops to be used for livestock.

Completed

639/21-07-20 Administration to look into where the money could come from if Council decided to move forward with investing in the media campaign and review the project by August 3, 2021.

Completed

641/21-07-20 Letter of support to Avalie Peck to apply for funds under Travel Alberta's Capital Investment Program for her River Resort Project.

Completed

645/21-07-20 Send another letter to Minister of Transportation copied to appropriate individuals reiterating the need to mow highway ditches due to high number of animal collisions.

Completed

595/20-08-18 Administration look into purchasing lands from the Province around Lodgepole.

Completed

532/21-06-15 Administration to investigate an additional County service to possibly be able to remove caveats for landowners.

Completed

590/21-07-06 Administration to make changes to the policy PD-17, with amendments as discussed, and bring back to a future council meeting.

Completed

597/21-07-06 Administration to explore projects that may be eligible under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and bring back to Council for consideration.

Completed

652/21-07-20 Administration to bring back options on a staff appreciation event.

Completed

676/21-08-03 Administration to explore the option of phasing in the suggested temporary remedies for the Cynthia traffic issues including amending the traffic bylaw, placing a stop sign, restricting parking, and/or a one-way traffic program, with adequate notice to the residents and bring an update report back to Council for August 17, 2021.

Completed

679/21-08-03 Administration bring back an update report for the August 17, 2021 Council meeting on the status of the reserve accounts.

Completed

680/21-08-03 Administration seek to advertise the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund in all advertising options.

Completed

682/21-08-03 Administration to communicate the funding announcement with the local airport authority.

Completed

323/21-04-07 Administration to bring back the Asset Management information for Council’s consideration.

Completed

332/21-04-07 Administration to locate the policy for road requests; and, if it cannot be located to create one and bring it back to for Council’s consideration.

Completed

628/21-07-20 Administration to research costs and the potential for the installation of signage at the intersection of HWY 22 and HWY 39 at Range Road 65.

Completed

643/21-07-20 Administration to research options for a memorial for dangers of the Saskatchewan River.

Completed

712/21-08-17 Administration bring back the cost of dust control and grading on Range Road 83 since the construction.

Completed

722/21-08-17 Administration to provide a five-year summary of the equipment replacement reserves.

Completed

723/21-08-17 Administration draft a letter of support of Breeze and Voltarix Group Inc.

Completed

724/21-08-17 Administration to develop a letter of support from Council for the RStar Remediation Program 2021 and to put the call out for all rural municipalities to support the program.

Motion Rescinded

725/21-08-17 Administration to develop a resolution for the RMA Convention regarding the RStar Remediation Program

Motion Rescinded

731/21-08-17 Administration to send a letter as well as a phone call to both Alberta Transportation and maintenance contractor with Council’s concerns with the potholes and cracks in the highway and emphasizing that there is a major bike race taking place within a month and this issue needs to addressed.

Completed

716/21-08-17 Administration to bring back a report on the ditch maintenance on all ditch work in the County with the costs, budget allocation and how many ditches were done with the gradall and to provide a plan on how to address landowner concerns with debris on private property.

Completed

BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

DATE: 2021 10 05 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order Present

1. Urgent Additions and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 10 - 13)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Regular Council Meeting September 21, 2021 (Pages 14 - 25) 3. Business Arising Follow Up Action List:

MOTION ACTION STATUS

355/21-04-20 Administration to set up a virtual meeting with the Reeve, Justice Minister, Minister of Health, RCMP, Town of Drayton Valley, and Minister of Mental Health and send a letter of concern regarding RCMP members significant increase in time towards escorting individuals in mental distress to approved facilities.

In progress

493/21-06-01 Administration to go out for RFP on our power and solar retailers.

Completed

681/21-08-03 Administration to look into possibilities of funding trails with the $400 million allocated to the Active Transportation Fund.

Waiting for portal access

690/21-08-03 Administration to bring back information on succession/financial planning workshops and speakers for farmers.

Completed

713/21-08-17 Administration to bring back a strategy on lobbying for testing of radiation on oil field lease sites.

Completed

728/21-08-17 Administration look into more ideas for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings grant program and include costs.

Completed

778/21-09-07 Administration to bring back the cemetery bylaw with changes to collect fees and to somehow get the $18,000.00 back to the society.

Target Date: Nov 2, 2021

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832/21-09-21 Administration to bring back a report of funds within the operating budget to use towards the Council legal expenses.

Completed

833/21-09-21 Administration to look at creating an account for arbitration dollars that is not labeled as Council legal expenses and to look at past annexation costs as an example.

Completed

840/21-09-21 Administration to look at a strategy to get Hwy 621 improved which may or may not include Hwy 22 becoming the high load corridor.

Target Date: Jan 2022

4. CAO Report a) PD-2 Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 26 - 32) b) Professional and Special Services Expenses - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 33 - 35) c) Staff Appreciation Event - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 36 - 45) 5. Delegations/Appointments

10:00 am Public Hearing MDP (Page )

6. Planning and Development a) Amendment of Section 6.5 Natural Environment within the

Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1088-21 - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 46 - 81)

11:00 am Public Input Session 11:30 am Questions from the Media

7. Public Works No reports 8. Fire Services No reports 9. Agricultural Services a) Weed and Pest Inspector Appointment - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 82 - 83) b) Farm Succession/Financial Planning - Update Report to Council attached (Page 84)

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10. Community Services a) Radiation on Oilfield Leases - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 85 - 93) b) Letter of Support - Access to MOVES - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 94 - 95) 11. Finance a) Bank Reconciliation Statement as of August 31, 2021 (Page 96) b) Brazeau County Power - Update Report to Council attached (Page 97) c) Arbitration Legal Fees - Update Report to Council attached (Page 98) 12. General Matters a) Brazeau County Community Market Tour Report and Video Presentation - Update Report to Council attached (Page 99) b) Green and Inclusive Grant - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 100 - 103) 13. Correspondence a) Patricia Piironen re: Exemptions to COVID-19 Restrictions Exemptions (Page 104) b) Larry and Carol James re: Fourth wave of COVID-19 (Page 105)

14. Council Reports August 2021 Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:

Regular Council Meeting Media Interview Business World Arbitration Discussions Fiscal Open House Violet Grove Solar Wetlands Onyx Meeting with Brian Senio Onyx Meeting with Brian Senio Planning and Development Western Economic Corridor Announcement Toured Ministers at Violet Grove Wetlands Government Relations, Staff Meetings Western Economic Corridor Announcement

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended:

Regular Council Meeting x 2 ASB Planning Policy MDP Drayton Valley Library Western Economic Corridor Announcement

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Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: Regular Council x 2 Arbitration Meeting Open House at Breton Fire Hall MPC Special Council Meeting Environmental Policies Western Economic Corridor Announcement

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended:

Regular Council Meeting x 2 Arbitration MPC Meeting with Minister Glubbish Meeting with Minister LaGrange, Panda, Fir & Nally Eleanor Pickup Performing Arts Committee Meeting Western Economic Corridor Announcement

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended:

Regular Council Meeting Arbitration Meeting ASB MDP Planning Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended:

Regular Council Meeting x 2 Arbitration Meeting MPC Council Meeting Policies

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended:

Regular Council Meeting x 2 ASB Planning Policy Review Ministers at CETC Tour Hamlets in the Forest Protection Area Leduc #1 with Ministers

15. Meeting Dates: None

16. Closed Session: No Items

17. Round Table Wrap-Up 18. Adjournment

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2021 09 21

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve D. Wiltse, Councillor (by telephone) S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor S. McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Scharfl, Executive Assistant J. Grainger, Customer Service/Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator (by telephone) AWARDS Reeve B. Guyon acknowledged Mr. Duane Movald as the recipient of the Dave Reid ALUS Award. URGENT ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

814/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions:

12. General Matters a) Community Peace Officers - M. Gressler b) Congratulatory Letter to MP Gerald Soroka

13. Correspondence

d) Lynn Oberle re: Council Expectations and Transparency e) Braydon Ekstrom re: Backing Local Businesses

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

815/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 regular Council meeting as amended:

Motion 805/21-09-07 – remove B. Guyon from vote CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List S. McKerry reviewed the status of the action items.

816/21-09-21 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the Follow Up Action List for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CAO REPORT CAO Report

PD-2 Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations S. McKerry presented Policy PD-2 to allow for the CAO to accommodate the extension of hours of operations for Natural Resources Extraction and Processing Operations. 817/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to approve PD-2 as presented on pages 34

and 35 on the agenda. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon M. Gressler D. Wiltse OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale K. Westerlund MOTION LOST

ANNIVERSARY Councillor K. Westerlund presented Mr. and Mrs. Frost with a commemorative clock for PRESENTATION their 50th Wedding Anniversary. DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments Drayton Valley and District Free Press Update

Brandy Fredrickson presented press circulation statistics and the new “Beyond Brazeau” component of the newspaper.

818/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the presentation from the

Drayton Valley and District Free Press as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing: Bylaw 1084-21 Brazeau County and Town of Drayton Valley

819/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of September 21, 2021 proceed into public hearing at 9:59 a.m. for Bylaw 1084-21.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY K. Sterling presented Bylaw 1084-21 for second and third readings. Public Input - none 820/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council meeting of

September 21, 2021 come out of public hearing at 10:16 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 821/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to amend Bylaw 1084-21 on page 143 of

the agenda, to change the word “Town” to “a” in Policy 5.3. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED 822/21-09-21 Moved by D. Wiltse to give second reading to Bylaw 1084-21. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED 823/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to give third reading to Bylaw 1084-21. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:18 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:25 a.m.

CAO REPORT CAO Report Ditching Cleaning Review S. McKerry presented information regarding the ditch cleaning work undertaken by Public Works this year. 824/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Ditch Cleaning Review for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 825/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to add to the agenda item 35. b) Ground

Disturbance Issue Personnel FOIP Section 16. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve called for a break at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:08 a.m. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:08 a.m.

Allan Taylor questioned the cost of arbitration. He mentioned that Twp Road 495 east of the airport is dusty and questioned if it was the final product.

Garry Mastre commented on the COVID vaccination restrictions and how it is affecting small businesses. He asked Brazeau County to lobby against the provincial regulations and open the area for business. He further commented that the issues with the Town should have been resolved a long time ago.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:28 a.m. 826/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to add to the agenda item 34. a) RCMP

meeting during the RMA. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon declared pecuniary interest and left the meeting at 11:33 a.m. Deputy Reeve S. Wheale assumed the chair.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1089-21 to Rezone Pt SW 15-49-8-W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH)

C. Dyck presented Bylaw 1089-21 for first reading. 827/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to give first reading to Bylaw 1089-21

proposing Pt SW 15-49-8-W5M [±5.91 ac (±2.39 ha)] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH)as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1089-21 be scheduled for Public Hearing at 2:15 PM on November 2, 2021.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 11:36 a.m. and resumed the chair.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1086-21 to Rezone NW 4-49-8-W5M from

Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) C. Dyck presented Bylaw 1086-21 for first reading.

828/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to give first reading to Bylaw 1086-21

proposing NW 4-49-8-W5M [±9.81 ac (±3.97 ha)] be rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1086-21 be scheduled for Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. on November 2, 2021.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FIRE SERVICES Fire Services 2021 Fire Department July and August Stats

T. Thomson provided Council with updated information regarding department calls for service for the months of July and August 2021. 829/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Fire Department Stats

report for July and August as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Agricultural Services

Haying and Grazing Lease

N. Chambers presented updated information with regards to a request for a haying and grazing lease on SE 30-48-05-W5M. 830/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to approve a five-year grazing lease on

County-owned land at SE 30-48-5-W5M, plus the undeveloped road allowance bordering the east side of the subject property with a condition that there are gates to allow accessibility to the road allowance.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

Funding Support for Jayden Calvert - Miss Rodeo Canada 2022 L. Chambers presented a request from Miss Jayden Calvert for support in her

endeavor to run for Miss Rodeo Canada 2022. 831/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to support Jayden Calvert in her

endeavor to run for Miss Rodeo Canada 2022, by funding a $100.00 advertisement in the competition program guide and provide a silent gift item for the October 16th fundraiser fashion show.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FINANCE Finance

Council Legal Fees C. Swap presented a request for an additional $100,000 to cover the legal fees for arbitration. 832/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to bring back a

report of funds within the operating budget to use towards the Council legal expenses.

IN FAVOUR S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED 833/21-09-21 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to look at creating

an account for arbitration dollars that is not labeled as Council legal expenses and to look at past annexation costs as an example.

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler CARRIED Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:10 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 1:02 p.m.

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments Alberta Recycling Board Ed Gugenheimer, Chief Executive Officer gave a presentation on the services and

programs the Alberta Recycling Board provides. GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Community Peace Officers

834/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to put the discussion of a third CPO in the 2022 Budget deliberations.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Alberta Recycling Board 835/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the presentation from the

Alberta Recycling Board as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

836/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to take the Clean

Farms information, provided in the Alberta Recycling Board presentation, to the Agricultural Service Board.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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837/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund send a letter of congratulatory to MP

Soroka. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Minister Savage Response to Coal Letter

838/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the letter from Minister Savage for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Resident's Concerns on Township Road 494 between Hwy 22 and RR 81

839/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to review Twp Road 494 between Hwy 22 and RR 81 as part of the 2022 budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minister of Transportation Response to Hwy 621 Concerns

840/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to look at a strategy to get Hwy 621 improved which may or may not include Hwy 22 becoming the high load corridor.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Lynn Oberle 841/21-09-21 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the letter from Lynn Oberle for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Braydon Ekstrom Supporting Local Business regarding Vaccine Regulations and Exemption Program Council discussed their views on the COVID vaccine restrictions and mandates. 842/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale that Brazeau County Council will not require

contractors, subcontractors or staff to receive or provide proof of COVID vaccines.

MOTION WITHDRAWN 843/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to amend motion 842/21-09-21 to

remove the words “receive or”

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IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED S. Wheale requested her motion be removed. B. Guyon relinquished the chair to Deputy Reeve S. Wheale to make a motion. 844/21-09-21 Moved by B. Guyon that Brazeau County Council will not require

contractors, subcontractors or staff to provide proof of COVID vaccines.

IN FAVOUR B. Guyon K. Westerlund A. Heinrich D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler S. Wheale CARRIED B. Guyon resumed the chair.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports

Agricultural Service Board Member’s Report (ASB) Councillor S. Wheale provided a report regarding the Agricultural Service Board

Municipal Planning Commission Member’s Report (MPC)

Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the Municipal Planning Commission.

Brazeau Seniors Foundation Report

Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the Brazeau Seniors Foundation. Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board No Report

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Breton Municipal Library Board Councillor S. Wheale provided a report regarding the Breton Municipal Library Board. West Central Airshed Society

No Report Yellowhead Regional Library Board No Report

Drayton Valley and District FCSS No Report North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

No Report Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council (EPBR)

No Report Pembina Area Synergy Group

No Report Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

No Report Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Committee.

Northern Mayors Group

No Report Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) No Report Alternative Land Use Service Partnership Advisory Committee (ALUS PAC) Reeve B. Guyon provided a report regarding the ALUS Committee. Recreation Board No Report Chamber of Commerce Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Chamber of Commerce. Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board No Report

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Hemp Report Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding Hemp. 845/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Councillor Reports for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MEETING DATES Meeting Dates RCMP Meeting during RMA Fall Convention

846/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to set up a meeting with the RCMP during the RMA fall convention with the mental health crisis as one of the discussion issues.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 847/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler to approve Reeve and/or alternate to

attend meeting regarding Western Economic Corridor with the Province.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:39 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 2:45 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

848/21-09-21 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 2:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Arbitration Update FOIP Section 21 b) Ground Disturbance Issue Personnel FOIP Section 16

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 849/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of

September 21, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 3:37 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 3:37 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 3:43 p.m.

850/21-09-21 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the Arbitration Update for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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851/21-09-21 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to send a letter to Minister McIver and Premier Kenney stating that Brazeau County is supporting their citizens’ objections to the Province’s latest COVID restrictions, which are causing division amongst the community.

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT 852/21-09-21 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of

September 21, 2021 adjourn at 3:45 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

_______________________ Reeve ________________________ Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – PD-2 Policy Page 1 of 3

BRAZEAU COUNTY REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: PD-2 Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations Policy

DATE TO COUNCIL:

SUBMITTED BY: Shawn McKerry, iCAO

October 5, 2021

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

That Council approve PD-2 Policy for Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations Policy.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Administration is presenting an updated draft version of the PD-2 policy for Council’s consideration and

debate. During the RCM on the 17rd of August, Council’s discussion circled around four matters, (1)specifying the duration of an extension, limiting to 30 days, (2) the ability to terminate an extension, and (3) Council’s role in this administrative process, and (4) Council’s authority to influence or make decisions upon on the issued direction of the Municipal Planning Commission.

Administration believes this next draft better encompasses Council’s thoughts.

Background:Origin Motion - RCM the 15th of June 21:537/21-06-15 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to formulate a policy and bring back to

Council for approval, on how changes to requests for hours of operation will be addressed for gravel pits. S. Wheale offered a friendly amendment "and for all development permits under Direct Control" A. Heinrich accepted the amendment.

Subsequent Motions – RCM the 3rd of August 2021:669/21-08-03 Moved by B. Guyon that Clause 4 - Performance Target within proposed PD-2, be

amended to add the wording “or subject to any emergent situations.”

670/21-08-03 Moved by S. Wheale to bring back PD-2 Policy, with amendments, for August 17, 2021and include the friendly amendment of motion 537/21-06-15 "and for all development permits under Direct Control."

Subsequent Motions – RCM the 17th of August 2021:

702/21-08-17 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to include a clause within PD-2 that extensions are temporary up to 30 days with option to withdraw with written notice and bring back to Council on September 7, 2021

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2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Request for Clarity

Within the policy, Administration has made the “Performance Target” Item #3 so that it flows correctly into Item #4

Item #4 has been amended, adding in the following statement:

Within the performance target criteria specified in this policy, the CAO may recognize valid input from members of Council as influential factors when awarding the final decision.

This provides the CAO with the much needed direction when they engage with Council on these matters, provides member of Council a time restraints to offer insight without adding red tape to this administrative process, and the direction is lenient enough that it does not conflict with Municipal Planning Commission discussions

Item 5 has been added to address Council’s desire for a specified term of 30 days and the protection of a termination clause.

1. Where an extension is approved, the following administrative conditions shall be included in the approval:

a. The approval period shall not be longer than 30 days, whereas for additional time, the applicant would need to apply for new extension.

b. The approval can be suspended or terminated for non-compliance with terms specified in the approval, or in the event a significant issue has arisen that was not considered by or disclosed to the CAO in the review process.

Conclusion In the end, Administration is seeking that Council approve PD-2 Policy as presented, or with any amendments made by council. Alternative Option Addressing Council’s caution towards their authority to influence or make decisions upon the issued direction of the Municipal Planning Commission, Administration recommends that the content of this proposed policy be turned over to Administration and held within an administrative procedure/directive. This keeps Council safely at the governance level and does not create an undesirable conflict of Council imposing explicit direction on the will of the Municipal Planning Commission or vice versa.

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Advantages Disadvantages

Expedites emergent requests

Provides for direction to the CAO and insures that all request are treated in a similar fashion.

Is high level so that it includes all resource extraction operations on any land zone and upon any permit or agreement that offers this provision.

Is broad enough to cover any and all of the processes and operations related to the resource extraction which would include the process/operation of hauling the product off site.

On a highly political matter such as this, establishing direction through a Council policy is appropriate.

Limits Red Tape, offers the recognition of Council comments without slowing the administrative process down.

None identified

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational:

N/A

Financial:

N/A

Attachments:

1. [CLEAN] DRAFT PD - 2 Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations Policy

2. [MARKED UP] DRAFT PD - 2 Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations Policy

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Chief Administrative Officer: Approved by Council: Revision Dates: (Y/M/D) Reviewed:

___ Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Operations Policy Page 1 of 2

Policy Name

Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing

Operations

Policy Number

PD-2

Policy Statement

Under the Land Use Bylaw, Brazeau County issues Development Permits for the extraction, processing and hauling of natural resources. As a condition of the Development Permit, hours of operation for these activities are specified. From time to time, the applicant/landowner may request extended hours of operation to accommodate demand, weather considerations and/or hauling needs.

This policy applies where a Development Permit or where any other permit or agreement exists that grants the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or designate, the authority to extend the hours of operations for a resource extraction operation.

Brazeau County Council has granted the authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to temporarily approve the extended hours of operations for natural resource extraction activities, consistent with this Policy.

Definitions

Natural Resource Extraction – refer to Land Use Bylaw

Natural Resource Processing – refer to Land Use Bylaw

Policy

1. If extended hours of operation are required for extraction, processing or hauling purposes beyond those outlined in the Development Permit conditions and/or any other permit or agreement, the applicant/landowner shall submit a written request to Brazeau County to be reviewed and decided upon by the CAO or specified designate.

2. The CAO shall consider approving the extended hours based upon, but not limited to, site characteristics, results and/or recommendations of any studies, adjacent landowner comments, on-site noise impacts, business/operational reputation, the conditions specified within the permit and/or agreement, and accommodations presented by the

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applicant.

3. Performance Target – Upon receipt of a written request, notwithstanding emergent circumstances, the CAO will strive to provide a written decision to the applicant/landowner within five business days.

4. Prior to providing the decision, in writing to the applicant/landowner, the CAO shall make Council aware of the requested extension and the proposed decision (approval or refusal), along with the reasons for that decision. Within the performance target criteria specified in this policy, the CAO may recognize valid input from members of Council as influential factors when awarding the final decision.




Appeal Process

No defined process in place.

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Policy Name

Extension of Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Processing

Operations

Policy Number

PD-2

Policy Statement

Under the Land Use Bylaw, Brazeau County issues Development Permits for the extraction, processing and hauling of natural resources. As a condition of the Development Permit, hours of operation for these activities are specified. From time to time, the applicant/landowner may request extended hours of operation to accommodate demand, weather considerations and/or hauling needs.

This policy applies where a Development Permit or where any other permit or agreement exists that grants the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or designate, the authority to extend the hours of operations for a resource extraction operation.

Brazeau County Council has granted the authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to temporarily approve the extended hours of operations for natural resource extraction activities, consistent with this Policy.

Definitions

Natural Resource Extraction – refer to Land Use Bylaw

Natural Resource Processing – refer to Land Use Bylaw

Policy

1. If extended hours of operation are required for extraction, processing or hauling purposes beyond those outlined in the Development Permit conditions and/or any other permit or agreement, the applicant/landowner shall submit a written request to Brazeau County to be reviewed and decided upon by the CAO or specified designate.

2. The CAO shall consider approving the extended hours based upon, but not limited to, site characteristics, results and/or recommendations of any studies, adjacent landowner comments, on-site noise impacts, business/operational reputation, the conditions specified within the permit and/or agreement, and accommodations presented by the

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applicant.

3. Performance Target – Upon receipt of a written request, notwithstanding emergent circumstances, the CAO will strive to provide a written decision to the applicant/landowner within five business days.

4. Prior to providing the decision, in writing to the applicant/landowner, the CAO shall make Council aware of the requested extension and the proposed decision (approval or refusal), along with the reasons for that decision. Within the performance target criteria specified in this policy, the CAO may recognize valid input from members of Council as influential factors when awarding the final decision.




Appeal Process

No defined process in place.

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Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – Council Legal Expenses Page 1 of 2


SUBJECT: Professional & Special Services Expenses

DATE TO COUNCIL: September 27, 2021

SUBMITTED BY: S. McKerry, Interim CAO


That Council allocate an additional $30,000 to Council Professional & Special Services Expenses

02-11-00-239 for 2021 with the funds coming from Cultural Facilities Reserve.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Within the 2021 operating budget, Council Professional & Special Services Expenses is annually allocated $24,000. Currently the County has commitments of approximately $35,000 applied to this account which equates to an $11,000 overage, 145% of the total budget.

Administration is forecasting that by year end, the County will have $49,000 commitments which equates to a $25,000 overage, 204% of the total budget.

The additional expenditures experienced in this account are related to third party workload undertaken with the Western Economic Corridor initiative, major investment attraction and support services, and a number of unplanned provincial lobbying efforts related to RCMP Mental Health, Coal Mining, the region healthcare services, etc.

Relevant Policy:

N/A

Strategic Relevance:

N/A

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Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – Council Legal Expenses Page 2 of 2

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

That Council allocate an additional $30,000 to Council Professional & Special Services Expenses 02-11-00-239 for 2021 with the funds coming from Cultural Facilities Reserve.


- Re-allocating the funds will ensure there is enough money in GL 02-11-00-239 to cover Professional & Special Services for the remainder of 2021

- With the County’s operating deficit, the money needs to be re-allocated from a reserve account.


Operational:

N/A

Financial:

If approved, Finance will re-allocate the funds from the Cultural Facilities Reserve account. As of today that reserve account has a balance of $352,494.

It is important to note that this reserve may also be used to fund additional forecasted expenses with Council Legal Expenses 02-11-00-232, estimated in access $120,000.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Brazeau County Reserves

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RESTRICTED RESERVE ACCOUNT GL ACCOUNT # 2021 Opening 2021 ADDITIONS 2021 TRANSFER 2021 EXPENDED 2021 INTEREST 2021 CLOSING

Project Carryover 04-00-00-796 $ 5,072,101.76 -$ 1,228,513.00 $ - $ 3,843,588.76

Deferred Projects 04-00-00-760 $ 6,721,252.47 -$ 4,965,359.00 $ 120,695.66 $ 1,876,589.13

Fire Equipment 04-00-00-764 $ 1,489,333.85 $ 26,744.44 $ 1,516,078.29

General Operating 04-00-00-711 $ 790,661.48 $ 14,198.16 $ 804,859.64

Sewer Capital 04-00-00-787 $ 422,097.26 $ 37,240.50 $ 7,579.73 $ 466,917.49

Committed Funds 04-00-00-795 $ 267,165.39 $ 4,797.57 $ 271,962.96

Water Capital 04-00-00-786 $ 317,905.34 $ 15,873.00 $ 5,708.73 $ 339,487.07

AB Water Wastewater Program 04-00-00-767 $ 56,442.12 $ 1,013.55 $ 57,455.67

Offsite Levies (Water/Sewer) 04-00-00-790 $ 43,705.82 $ 784.84 $ 44,490.66

Parks (Cash-in-lieu) 04-00-00-766 $ 217,281.02 $ 28,000.00 -$ 14,283.00 $ 3,901.78 $ 234,899.80

Recreation Facilities Capital Investment (Willey West ) 04-00-00-798 $ 75,203.50 $ 40,000.00 -$ 60,000.00 $ 1,350.45 $ 56,553.95

Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 04-00-00-791 $ 2,041.37 $ 36.66 $ 2,078.03

Buildings 04-00-00-779 $ 2,405,541.62 -$ 1,826,999.00 $ 43,197.07 $ 621,739.69

Equipment Replacement 04-00-00-761 $ 2,906,509.39 -$ 559,770.00 $ 52,193.11 $ 2,398,932.50

Engineered Structures 04-00-00-781 $ 1,420,357.61 -$ 129,360.00 $ 25,505.81 $ 1,316,503.42

Roads 04-00-00-782 $ 1,834,879.09 $ 735,422.79 -$ 2,539,686.00 $ 32,949.51 $ 63,565.39

Major Facility Capital Investment 04-00-00-762 $ 738,456.32 $ 13,260.69 $ 751,717.01

Cultural Facilities 04-00-00-784 $ 395,393.90 -$ 50,000.00 $ 7,100.21 $ 352,494.11

Alternate Energy 04-00-00-789 $ 258,231.00 -$ 35,863.98 $ 4,637.14 $ 227,004.15

ALUS 04-00-00-788 $ 263,252.13 -$ 237,860.10 $ 4,727.30 $ 30,119.34

Economic Development 04-00-00-797 $ 82,580.76 -$ 84,063.69 $ 1,482.93 -$ 0.00

Land 04-00-00-770 $ 24,204.54 $ 434.65 $ 24,639.19

Brazeau Sports Park Facility 04-00-00-799 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL RESTRICTED SURPLUS $ 25,804,597.74 $ 856,536.29 $ - -$ 11,731,757.77 $ 372,300.00 $ 15,301,676.26

Restricted $ 9,514,961.46

* $898k being held in Engineered Structures for potential STIP Grants Unrestricted $ 5,786,714.80

$ 15,301,676.26

Brazeau County 2021 Protected Restricted/Unrestricted Reserves As at August 10, 2021

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Staff Appreciation Event Page 1 of 10

BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Staff Appreciation Event

DATE TO COUNCIL: October 5th, 2021

PREPARED BY: Shawn McKerry, Interim CAO

UPDATE INFORMATION:

Under the direction of Council, Administration held a staff appreciation event on the 16th of September

2021.

The following extract and initial motion can be found in the July 20th 2021 Regular Council Meeting

minutes:

652/21-07-20

Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back options on a staff appreciation

event.

In support of Council’s initial motion, staff were surveyed by Administration in an effort to source ideas

and options for an appreciation event. There were a number of great ideas presented with the overall

majority of staff asking for food and a tournament style activity. Administration then developed a

conceptual plan and budget which was provided to Council as a verbal update on the 17th of August

2021.

The following extract and motion can be found in the August 17, 2021 Regular Council Meeting

minutes:

704/21-08-17

Moved by D. Wiltse that Council approve $5,000.00 and half a day for a staff appreciation

event.

With Council’s approval a small task force of staff quickly came together. This highly motivated team

took ownership over Administration's conceptual plan, built on it and delivered an event that exceeded

all expectations while remaining well within budget. We would like to recognize the efforts of the

following staff, as this event would not have been successful without these people:

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- Martine Martindale, Development Officer

- Mike Kwirant, Fleet and Facilities Supervisor

- Jenna Durkee, Jr. Development Officer

- Amber Kynoch, Assistant Agriculture Fieldman

- Shona Lajambe-Fash, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

- Melissa Keeley, Junior Economic Development Officer

- Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning

- Darcy Mulroy, Utilities Superintendent

- Ashlie Spice, GIS/GPS Coordinator

- Ken Mahon, Light Equipment Operator

The Event

The afternoon included a bunnock (A.K.A. Bones) tournament, a trivia contest, a scavenger hunt and

axe throwing. Staff were fed with warm, made to order, lunch provided onsite by a local mobile food

vendor and second local vendor was hired to provide ice cream sandwiches later in the afternoon.

Prizes were arranged for all the event winners, participation prizes were drawn, and every member of

staff was provided with a giveaway present.

Budget Update

Council approved an operating budget of $5,000 for this event. Administration is pleased to report that

the approximate expense for this event was $3,071.61 which is $1928.39 (39%) under budget. Landing

well under budget is due to the gracious gifts provided by a few of our vendors who were in a position

to offer monetary support and sponsorship.

Giveaways and Prizes

The task force of staff reached out to many County vendors asking for any swag or items they may wish

to donate for us to use as door prizes or gift draws. In the end, due to the hard work of those

canvasing and generosity of our community businesses and vendors, we received nearly 250 items.

This included your standard swag items such as drink koozies, hats, clothing, coffee cups, but also

included some special items such as gift cards, a mini fridge, tools, high quality coolers, coffee

machines, and a table top barbeque. In the end, every member of our staff got a giveaway gift, we

were able to draw for five larger prizes and the game winners all took home prizes.

Below is a list of the businesses that made donations. We believe this is an all encompassing list but to

be safe, there could be a vendor or two who slipped through.

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Absolute Heavy Duty Mechanics Motion Canada

Advantage Manufacturing Ltd. Napa Auto Parts

Associated Fire Safety Nordic Mechanical Services Ltd

Bailey's Welding & Construction Parkway Enterprises Ltd.

Bobcat Of Edmonton Pile Base Contractors (1987) Ltd.

Brandette Well Servicing Ltd. Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc.

Brandt Tractor Ltd. Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP

Bumper To Bumper Revolution Contracting Inc.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP Richert Contract Operating Inc.

Drayton Valley Ford Sales Ltd. Rocket Express

DV Rentals (Acr) RMA

Event Promo Service Plus Encore Inns & Suites

Foundation Dodge Shaw's Enterprises Ltd.

Geometric Pipeline Solutions Inc. Shores Jardine LLP

Get Torqued Pumpjack Services Ltd. Stetson Motors Drayton Valley

Gregg Distributing Tuttle Enterprises (1999) Ltd.

Groundbreaker Earthworks Ltd. (Canvac & Ironhorse) United Farmers Of Alberta

Keabray Energy Western Solutions

Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. Whitby Community League

Korte Consulting White Bull

Megatech WSP Canada Inc.

4imprint Echo Promotions

Staff Feedback

During and immediately following the event, it was a true pleasure to hear the positive and

encouraging feedback from staff. This event really seemed to touch staff in a very warm, supportive

and welcoming fashion. It was most telling with just how many staff directly sought out the iCAO to

provide their appreciative comments.

To seek a grander organizational perspective, Administration offered an opportunity for all staff to

participate in and provide feedback on the event through a short online survey. Administration is

extremely pleased with the feedback we received and through this, it is with absolute certainty that we

can conclude that this event was a success and immensely appreciated by staff.

It was obvious that we did have one struggle related to the speed of the food vendor which

Administration did suspect going into the afternoon. We did evaluate the options of offering a wide

range of food selection for everyone’s personal choice made to order, where, we knew we would

sacrifice speed and efficiency versus, delivering a limited/singular premade selection which would be

provided much quicker. In the end, we opted for the wider food selection thinking it would be superior

and please a wider crowd.

Administration is pleased to provide a short overhead summary of the four question feedback survey.

In total, we received 45 survey responses.

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Question 1: Did you enjoy the afternoon?

- Multiple choice question with only a single answer accepted.

- 45/47 Survey respondents answered this question

o Represents 54.21% of Staff, 45/83.

Answers:

Possible Answers: Responses Respondents

Very Satisfied 28 62.2%

Satisfied 15 33.3%

Somewhat Satisfied 0 0%

Not Satisfied 0 0%

Upset 0 0%

Question 2: Do you have any feedback on the afternoon?

- Short Answer.


Answers: The overall theme of the responses that we received are classified as 26 Positive, 5

Constructive, and 1 Neutral. All responses are included in Attachment 2.

Question 3: Is there anything you would like us to share with Council?

- Short Answer.


Answers: The overall theme of the responses that we received are classified as 28 Positive and

1 Constructive. All responses are included in Attachment 2.

Question 4: How or what makes you feel appreciated at work, by supervisor and/or by the County?

- Short Answer.


Answers: The overall theme of the responses that we received are classified as 28 Positive and

1 Constructive. All responses are included in Attachment 2.

Closing

It is with overwhelming support that Administration sends Council a sincere and appreciative thank you

for providing the provisions and opportunity to offer County staff this event.

Attachments:

1. Short Answer Survey Responses

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Attachment 1

Short Answer Survey Responses

Question 2: Do you have any feedback on the afternoon?

# Short Answer Overall Theme

1 It was great! Positive

2 It was a great way to mix with people from other departments Positive

3 It was an easy going event that I enjoyed participating in. Bunnock is fun and inclusive! Agree that the food truck was a bit slow, but always room to make something better.

Positive

4 The music was awesome! Bunnock was super fun! The extra games were enjoyable. So pleased to socialize with my work peeps!!

Positive

5 It was awesome, a lot of fun! It was great to see our co-workers. Thank you for this wonderful event.

Positive

6 The food truck was delicious but slow. The tournament and scavenger hunt was great! Positive

7 well done Positive

8

I had a great time at the event. The food was worth the wait, but yes, that was too long of a wait for the number of activities planned. The Bunnock game was fun once we got a couple games in. I love the idea of the tournament. I think it was a success. The trivia game was fun. It would have been better with seats set up so it was easier to know if you were joining a game or a group just chatting The scavenger hunt was well done but it looked daunting and not easily completed. Overall I thought it was well done and I'm looking forward to next year's event!!

Positive

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It was well an exceptional afternoon. Having a tournament was a great idea. The scavenger hunt was a lot of fun, but perhaps a little long and it might have helped to have the items numbered. The music was a great touch that seemed to create the 'party' mood. The afternoon was a chance to mix with people you wouldn't likely see during your regular work day. It would be nice to have a challenge where you need to make teams with people from each department to increase the mix. Hopefully this becomes an annual event.

Positive

10 Always appreciated when free food is on the table. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Positive

11 Bit of a wait for food but overall a great day Positive

12 Food wait time was a little long. Neutral

13 The afternoon was great, I really appreciate this gift from Council. Thank you very much for the afternoon.

Positive

14

A planned break between sets of games would have been nice. (Allow for time to order/acquire food, etc) A less windy day would have been nice. After everyone has been talking about this day, it may be a thought to do this over an entire day. (would allow for more time to acquire food, play games, mix and mingle, etc.) OVERALL: Well done! Thank you to Council and Administration for supporting and allowing this event to occur during working hours.

Positive

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15 Great event, hope we can do this annually. The game was fun! Positive

16 Food service was slow, games needed to be set up with better breaks between (had to eat quickly between games), not much for social interaction when playing games

Constructive

17 Perhaps the lunch menu could have been circulated in advance and we could have pre-ordered. It could also be a more limited selection to increase production times.

Constructive

18 In all aspects this event was a GREAT team building event. Thanks to Council and senior management for showing staff that they matter and are appreciated.

Positive

19 Games were great and kept people engaged. Food truck was not. Positive

20 Fantastic food, maybe just pre-order your food before the event; Menu selection made before the event. Save time for the catering company and staff.

Constructive

21 It was great. Hope we can do another Positive

22 I didn’t use it but it was a nice option to be able to leave early Positive

23 Definitely to have food ready at noon, people are hungry by then. Team games encourage people to team build together and mingle between shop and office. If that isn't your thing, then the "go home" option works for them.

Positive

24 For the tournament, perhaps consider just having individuals sign up rather than teams of 4. This would allow more staff to mingle or even meet each other and eliminate the usual exclusive groups.

Constructive

25 It was a great event and was so nice to see everyone having fun in every aspect. It was nice that there was things for everyone to do. Thank you to everyone who allowed us to do so.

Positive

26 Above and beyond expectations with the gifts. Everything was well organized and executed. A great success and sure natural improvements will come in future events. Big Thank you to all for the hard work involved.

Positive

27 Food was slow but really enjoyed the day Positive

28 Well done by all. Loved the company of my bunnock team and the laughs & giggles had by all Positive

29 It was very nice to be able to enjoy the afternoon and good conversations Positive

30 Loved that we picked a game that everyone could play! And that we retained a set of bones to play during lunches and at other staff events. This event will have lasting effects on the culture of the County in more ways than one.

Positive

31 Food truck like the brisket truck. No lines Constructive

32 It was fun. Positive

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Question 3: Is there anything you would like us to share with Council?

# Short Answer Overall Theme

1 Tremendous thank you for such a great day! Positive

2 Thank you Positive

3 Much Appreciated!! Positive

4 Thank you for recognizing staff and allowing us the opportunity to spend time together! Positive

5 Thank you! The afternoon was beyond ENJOYABLE!! Positive

6 I appreciated this wonderful opportunity. Thank you. Positive

7 Thank you to our Council who supported the event and allowed comradery for all staff. The mental health of the employees was greatly improved through this activity. Your kindness and consideration was very much appreciated.

Positive

8 Just a thanks for allowing us the time to decompress and build relationships within the organization. Especially after the last year and a half. It's easier to work with or approach others when you've had a more informal introduction.

Positive

9 Just a thank you for giving staff the enjoyable afternoon off Positive

10 Yes. A big thank you for supporting the appreciation event. It was great to see those Councilors that came to share the day as well. It is uplifting for administration when Council supports the staff in person.

Positive

11 It is appreciated that we were given the day and funds to have events. Positive

12 This event was wonderful and staff really appreciated this sweet gesture from Council. Positive

13 I appreciate the appreciation Positive

14 How needed this event was and happy it made the staff Positive

15 Thank you! Positive

16 We should be doing these events more Positive

17 Thank you for allowing us to have the event and for council to acknowledge the hard work put in by the team to organize and gather prizes

Positive

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Not requiring staff to plan and coordinate the events would allow everyone to participate in the full events. Council could coordinate or have a third party do it so that staff didn't have to do it all. It's kind of like throwing some money at your wife and saying "happy birthday honey, go buy your own flowers and make our dinner reservations".

Constructive

19 Thanks so much for letting us have this event, hopefully more people are able to participate next year. We are all a team working together so having a little fun together was awesome. Please get Shawn a better bullhorn his was not loud enough.

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20 Big Thankyou Positive

21 Thank you for the help funding this day and authorizing the office closure so everyone can participate.

Positive

22 THANK YOU! Positive

23 Thank you!! It was nice to have a fun afternoon with everyone and mix all departments!! Positive

24 Thank you for providing a decent budget for such an event � and the work you do for the county Positive

25 Really appreciate the chance to socialize with all of the staff Positive

26 DO IT AGAIN PLEASE. AND BRING BACK THE EQUIPMENT RODEO. This will also involve all members of staff and council

Positive

27 Tremendous thank you for such a great event with our coworkers! A great reminder that we are very lucky to have such great people behind the various positions at the county.

Positive

28 I truly appreciate that Council was willing to support this day to show staff appreciation. It was great to see some Councilors come and attend in a more casual setting.

Positive

29 An event like this was good for the County. Positive

Question 4: How or what makes you feel appreciated at work, by your supervisor and/or by the County?

# Short Answer

1 Hugs

2 Acknowledgement - saying thank you!

3 Acknowledgement of the work I have done.

4 A thank you, an event such as this being held.

5 Being recognized for doing a good job and recognizing when others do the same. Being given the opportunity to provide recommendations and feel listened to.

6 Events such as the one we had. I don't like FORMAL events, so this one was perfect!

7 Praise and recognition.

8 First and foremost people having respect and understanding of the job everyone is trying to do to the best of their ability. Occasional treats like a food truck or staff swag is a nice bonus.

9 Accommodation for family life

10 More of the same or not being afraid of pay cuts

11 Encouragement and acknowledgement of the work I do.

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12 Being recognized for success on projects and asking opinions/input on tasks/projects/direction.

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Hearing my ideas and department plans and works with me to achieve the departmental goals. A "good job" comment goes a long way. Changing the office culture to make it acceptable to praise staff that have had successes and not have it look like a kiss up or brown nosing. Recognition for a job well done should be the normal. It doesn't have to be a big deal, just a simple - great job! The popularity component needs to be taken out of the equation and just a simple recognition.

14 I feel appreciated for having such a wonderful team that I work with closely. My boss actively hears to me opinions and provides me useful feedback. Brazeau County is a great place to work, rest and play.

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Being given the freedom to create a work life balance without concern of consequences (ie sick kids, medical appts/personal time). Being provided with funding to enhance your mental and physical wellbeing (health and wellness program). Being given time to build relationships with those that you work with, after all we spend more waking hours at work than we do at home. It would be nice to get our social club running again, difficult with Covid, but we had some small events that could be done individually.

16 Recognition is always nice, but mainly adequate support and communication.

17 Getting together to meet all the people that make this County and see all the faces to match to names.

18 Your ideas being considered/implemented. Great people to work with. Events like this especially with all the uncertainty in the world right now.

19 getting paid every 2 weeks...

20 Verbal acknowledgment goes a long way.

21 My supervisors always make me feel appreciated by acknowledging work well done. Same cannot be said of some members of Council.

22 Finally feeling totally respected by the senior management team. The last few years the CAO had everyone on pins and needles.

23 When your supervisor or Council defends you when a person or organization criticizes you.

24 By having these kind of events

25 Things like this appreciation afternoon and the lunches as well. Also my supervisors take the time to listen to our ideas

26 Good food and fun while being paid is a great way!

27 acknowledgement of a job well done

28 Knowing that my hard work matters and things like the staff appreciation where the "employer" shows they care about you.

29 Having such events, great atmosphere with coworkers/ staff alike and supervisors. Many opportunities and benefits in the workplace. Good communication/ trust with supervisors and there effort to open doors and options for advancing in other job tasks & fields

30 If I have a concern I feel heard. I am treated with dignity and respect by my supervisor.

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31 The camaraderie between my department and others. Being part of a strong team network

32 Positive feedback and notes of what is being done well. Being provided flexibility to get work done, but also have a work-life balance.

33 Verbal reinforcement that we are capable and trusted, opportunity to practice team building,

34 The event was nice because it recognized everyone at the county regardless of their role or position, everyone was included.

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SUBJECT: Amendment of Section 6.5 Natural Environment within the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1088-21

DATE TO COUNCIL: October 5, 2021

SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planner

ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning

REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim CAO

FILE NO: 21A-004

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That Council give consideration of public input and Administration options in deciding how to proceed with Bylaw 1088-21 proposing amendments to section 6.5 Natural Environment of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 770-11.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

On June 7, 2021 Council directed the amendment of the current Municipal Development Plan (MDP) section 6.5 Natural Environment (section 6.5) to replace all occurrences of the word “shall” with the word “may” throughout that section.

These changes were brought forward for Council consideration, through Bylaw 1081-21, on July 6, 2021 and a Public Hearing was held on August 3, 2021 for that Bylaw. After the Public Hearing and receiving feedback from adjacent municipalities and provincial agencies, Council voted to hold a Special Meeting to discuss each policy statement individually (motion 688/21-08-03).

On August 19, 2021 Council reviewed and discussed each policy statement within section 6.5 of the current Brazeau County MDP. These amendments can be found in Appendix B, which shows the proposed changes to each policy statement throughout section 6.5. On September 7, 2021 Council accepted, by virtue of giving First Reading, amendments to Policy 78 to clarify wording, which has been included in the draft version showing changes (Appendix B). The proposed amendments, additions and deletions are being presented to Council as Bylaw 1088-21 (attached as Appendix A) for consideration of further readings, and Bylaw 1081-21 will be abandoned.

In addition to reviewing Section 6.5 of the MPD, Brazeau County Policy PD-7 Environmental Reserve has also been reviewed to ensure consistency between documents. Administration has presented proposed changes to Policy PD-7 to Council previously for consideration and has received feedback of requested changes. Administration is currently completing a full review of Policy PD-7, which provides direction to Administration and the Municipal Planning Commission

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when considering subdivision applications. Once a decision has been reached regarding the proposed changes to the MDP, Administration will complete the Policy PD-7 review to ensure consistency with the MDP and bring it forward for Council consideration.

Referral Responses

A copy MDP section 6.5, showing the proposed redline changes (Appendix B) was circulated to internal departments, referral agencies, and adjacent municipalities for review and comment.

Brazeau County’s Agricultural Services Department provided comments about the proposed section 6.5 changes, particularly with concerns regarding the preservation and protection of environmentally significant and sensitive lands. One policy statement was highlighted with respect to the changes in development setback being reduced from 50 metres to 6.1 metres from top of bank. It was noted that this smaller setback may include important riparian areas, which are essential for water storage, flood control, aquatic and terrestrial habitat and carbon storage. The full response is provided in Appendix C.

There were no additional comments received from external agencies with respect to the revised amendments to policy statements within section 6.5. Based on Alberta Environment and Parks’ pervious comments, there would still be concerns with policy statements 64, 65, 66 and 68. It is unknown if the changes to policy 67 would still be of concern, as the policy statement was revised during the Special Council meeting on August 19, 2021.

Adjacent municipalities provided some additional comments.

Leduc County has concerns about the reduction in setbacks and the potential negative impact it will have on the quality of waterways including the North Saskatchewan River. The blanket reduction could compromise the geological integrity and long-term slope stability and, as a result, compromise associated waterways.

Parkland County reiterated that the original concerns still stood, particularly with the proposed changes to policy statements 65 and 66. It was noted by Parkland County that if the amendments are made, it may be appropriate if a detailed set of evaluation criteria can be established to provide additional information and context as to when protection and preservation of natural areas would occur through those options listed in policy 65; and when development would be allowed to happen in scenarios outlined in policy 66. The full responses from adjacent municipalities can be found in Appendix C.

Additional Considerations

The vision and plan priorities outlined in the MDP include protection of the natural environment through smart land use and development decisions. The MDP also includes plan priorities with a commitment to thinking long term about future land use growth and development, and how the decisions today will potentially affect future generations. It asserts that growth and development does not come at the cost of important wildlife habitats, environmentally significant areas or migratory corridors.

It is Administration’s understanding, based on statements from Council, that Council is would like to provide more flexibility for landowners within the current environmental policy statements. A consideration of the mandate for increased flexibility, guidance still needs to be in place for

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recommendations from Administration and decisions made by the Municipal Planning Commission. In order to avoid inconsistencies with implementation or interpretation of the policy statements, one option to assist with this would be to have clear detailed evaluation criteria regarding how and when to implement the policy statements within section 6.5.

Relevant Policy:

Municipal Government Act – Sections 638, 664, 664.1, potentially 664.2 and 665 (see Appendix D attached).

Intermunicipal Development Plans with Parkland County, County of Wetaskiwin, Village of Breton and Town of Drayton Valley (current and proposed versions).

Municipal Development Plan

Brazeau County Policy PD-7 Environmental Reserve.

Strategic Relevance: The MDP, in section 4.1 states the vision for the future of Brazeau County and states that it will protect the natural environment through smart land use and development decisions. The MDP plan priorities include a commitment to thinking long term about future land use growth and development decisions, including assessing municipal land use decisions in terms of potential effects on future generations. It is noted within the plan priorities that Brazeau County must strive to ensure that future growth and development in the County does not come at the cost of important wildlife habitats, environmentally significant areas or migratory corridors. Brazeau County must ensure that proposed land development projects carefully consider their effects on the local environment and include efforts to mitigate potential disturbances (section 4.2.5 of the Brazeau County MDP). The vision, plan priorities and sustainability strategies are included in Appendix D.

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council give consideration of public input and Administration options in deciding how to proceed with Bylaw 1088-21 proposing amendment to section 6.5 Natural Environment of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 770-11. The following are offered a potential courses of action for Council’s consideration: OPTION 1: That Council choose to give Second Reading to Bylaw 1088-21 today, but delay Third Reading until a Policy document, with clear detailed evaluation criteria about how and when to implement the policy statements within section 6.5, is approved. It would be recommended that section 6.5 be amended prior to Third Reading to reference the new Policy document.


Provides flexibility in implementing environmental policy statements based on each situation.

The Policy will provide guidance to Administration regarding environmental considerations within the County.

A Policy is not a statutory document and does not require the same level of consultation.

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The Policy will provide guidance to the Municipal Planning Commission when reviewing and deciding upon subdivision applications.

The Policy may alleviate concerns of adjacent municipalities.

Could provide clarity as to what would be considered appropriate “supporting documents” that would be acceptable (e.g. in policy 66).

OPTION 2: That Council table Bylaw 1088-21 proposing amendments to section 6.5 Natural Environment of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan, until such time as the entire MDP can be opened for review and public consultation. This would allow for thorough consultation on vision and plan priorities.


Would allow Brazeau County landowners and residents a chance to participate in determining the vision and priority of the County prior to putting policy statements in place.

Allow for more comprehensive public engagement process prior to making changes to the MDP.

Would require more time to complete a full review and public engagement process.

Budget required for full review and public engagement.

OPTION 3: Council chooses to give Second and Third Reading to Bylaw 1088-21 proposing amendment to section 6.5 Natural Environment of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 770-11.


Provides flexibility in the implementation of environmental policy statements based on each situation.

If passed, the amendments will provide minimal guidance to Administration and the Municipal Planning Commission when reviewing subdivision applications.

Potential inconsistencies with Intermunicipal Development Plans.

The potential in unclear direction of what “supporting documents” are acceptable to meet criteria outlined in policy statements (e.g. policy 66).

Having no Policy is likely to result in an inconsistent implementation or interpretation of the policy statements within the MDP.

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Operational: No Impact Financial: The impact would depend on Council’s decision. Option 1: The additional work to create a policy would be included in staff salary. Option 2: If the MDP is opened up for full review and public engagement/consultation there would be a financial cost to consider. This is the highest cost option. Option 3: No additional costs at this time.

Attachments: Appendix A: Bylaw 1088-21 Appendix B: Section 6.5 of Municipal Development Plan with redline edits showing the

proposed changes Appendix C: Referral Comments Appendix D: Relevant Legislation

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File 21A-004 – Bylaw 1088-21 Page 1 of 4

BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 1088-21

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW NO. 770-11, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 770-11, as amended; and WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. That in section 6.5 Natural Environment of Bylaw 770-11, the existing policies be

deleted and replaced as follows: a. Policy 64: Brazeau County may prepare and maintain an inventory of known

environmentally and culturally significant areas and criteria for identifying new areas.

b. Policy 65: Brazeau County may require the protection and preservation of natural areas by one or more of the following means:

Environmental reserve dedication;

Municipal reserve dedication;

Environmental reserve easements;

Conservation easements;

Donations and bequests;

Covenants registered on private titles;

Acquisition through purchase or land trades; or

A program such as Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS).

c. Policy 66: Brazeau County may not permit development in areas that are prone to erosion, landslides, subsidence, seasonal flooding or are within the 1:100 flood plain, or any other natural or human-induced hazards affecting the local environment. However, development on or in close proximity to hazardous

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areas may be considered if supporting documents are provided. The Development Authority may consider recommendations by applicable provincial and federal departments and agencies in determining setbacks from hazardous areas.

d. Policy 67: Brazeau County may request a 6.1 metre development setback from

the top-of-bank of major rivers and ravines to provide for an environmental

buffer.

e. Policy 68: Brazeau County may require that when lands adjacent to water bodies are subdivided, a strip of land be dedicated as environmental reserve or environmental reserve easement to establish a buffer. The width of the required dedication to be in accordance with the provisions of section 644 the Municipal Government Act.

f. Policy 69: Brazeau County may require, as part of a subdivision application, the dedication of lands within the subdivision area be subdivided as environmental reserve, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.

g. Policy 70: Brazeau County may protect and retain significant tree stands in public spaces that are owned and controlled by Brazeau County

h. Policy 71: Brazeau County may require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment for any proposed development that may have a negative impact on the natural environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment shall be prepared by a qualified professional and should include the following:

A description of the proposed development, including potential land uses, densities and staging requirements;

A description of the natural environment that would be affected;

Predictions of potential effects (both positive and negative) that the proposed development may have on the natural environment;

Indications of the limitations of the study, criteria used in predicting effects and interests consulted;

Recommendations to mitigate any negative effects identified; and

A framework of results and recommendations that can assist Brazeau County in making decisions affecting the future growth and development of the subject area.

i. Policy 72: Brazeau County may require the submission of an Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by a qualified professional, in

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support of a Land Use Bylaw amendment, area structure plan, or subdivision applications. In determining whether an Environmental Site Assessment is required, the Development Authority may consider:

The nature of the proposed land use(s); The current and historical use of the subject area and its

surrounding lands; and Information from other sources that may suggest the

subject area may contain environmental contaminates.

j. Policy 73: Brazeau County shall require evidence from a qualified professional that appropriate remediation and reclamation measures have been carried out on a property containing environmental contaminants prior to issuing a development permit for the subject area.

k. Policy 74: Brazeau County shall require management and reclamation plans for natural resource extraction operations that operate on privately owned land.

l. Policy 75: Brazeau County shall encourage the practice of water conservation for all existing and planned developments.

m. Policy 77: Brazeau County shall have regard for the integrity of culturally significant landscapes and viewscapes when considering land use and development applications.

n. Policy 78: Brazeau County shall require that lands dedicated as environmental reserve remain in their natural state, except where significant hazards arise that need to be mitigated, or where parks and active transportation trails are developed to provide regional trail systems or park sites. Should parks and active transportation trails be developed within environmental reserve areas or environmental reserve easement areas, they shall be developed to minimize their impact on natural environmental features, and to reduce potential hazards for park and/or trail users.

2. That in Section 6.5 Natural Environment of Bylaw 770-11, the following policy be added after existing Policy 69: “Policy Brazeau County may require the dedication of environmental reserve

or environmental reserve easement on the parcels to be created by a subdivision application, but may not require the dedication of environmental reserve or environmental reserve easement on the remnant parcel.”

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3. That in Section 6.5 Natural Environment of Bylaw 770-11, the following policy be deleted:

Policy 76: Brazeau County may consider the transfer of title of environmentally sensitive areas to non-profit societies and organizations that can effectively preserve and manage these lands in the long term.

4. That all policies be renumbered accordingly; and 5. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof. READ a first time this 7th day of September, 2021, READ a second time this day of , 2021, READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2021. _____________________________ Reeve _____________________________ Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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6.5 Natural Environment

Within Brazeau County are a wide variety of beautiful sceneries and landscapes that arevalued by local residents and visitors alike. The various watercourses, rivers, streams, lakes,hills, valleys and woodlands within Brazeau County support a diversity of habitats, migratorypathways, open spaces and recreation areas. Significant natural environmental features suchas the North Saskatchewan River, the Pembina River, the Brazeau River, Modeste Creek andSinkhole Lake provide important ecological and sociological benefits to Brazeau County. Theeffective management and protection the natural environment is important to the residentsand visitors of Brazeau County. The biophysical characteristics, environmental significance,and carrying capacity of the air, land and water should be considered when evaluating futureland use proposals, municipal decisions and plans.

The conservation of environmentally significant and sensitive areas, unique flora and fauna,major treed and/or vegetated areas, riparian areas, steep hillsides, hazardous areas, waterbodies and wildlife habitats is a priority for Brazeau County. Brazeau County is committed toensuring the protection and preservation of these areas through the use of environmentaland municipal reserve dedications, environmental reserve easements, restrictive caveats,land transfers and development setbacks. In addition, Brazeau County may require erosion,storm water management, and sediment controls for new developments to protect theintegrity of the local natural environment and to protect future residents from potentiallyhazardous areas.

Brazeau County is cognisant of the importance of the natural environment, and is committedto considering the cumulate effects that existing and proposed developments may have on thenatural environment. Future land use growth and development in Brazeau County will striveto be respectful of the natural environment through the protection and preservation ofecologically and socially significant areas.

Natural Environment Objectives

Objective 15: Create an inventory of natural areas that contribute to the localenvironment and beauty of Brazeau County

Policy 64: Brazeau County shall may prepare andmaintain an inventory of knownenvironmentally and culturally significant areas and criteria for identifyingnew areas.

Objective 16: Protect and preserve important natural areas

Policy 65: Brazeau County shallmay require the protection and preservation of naturalareas wherever possible by one or more of the following means:

· Environmental reserve dedication;

· Municipal reserve dedication;

· Environmental reserve easements;

· Conservation easements;

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· Donations and bequests;

· Covenants registered on private titles; and

· Acquisition through purchase or land trades; or

· A program such as Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS).

Policy 66: Brazeau County shall may not permit development in areas that are prone toerosion, landslides, subsidence, seasonal flooding or are within the 1:100flood plain, or any other natural or human-induced hazards affecting the localenvironment. The boundaries of areas shall be identified by qualifiedprofessionals. However, Ddevelopment on or in close proximity to hazardousareas may be considered if supported by a geotechnical analysis prepared bya qualified professionalsupporting documents are provided. TheDevelopment Authority may consider recommendations by applicableprovincial and federal departments and agencies in determining setbacksfrom hazardous areas.

Policy 67: Brazeau County may request a 50 6.1 metre development setback from the

top-of-bank of major rivers and ravines to provide for an environmental

buffer and recreation corridor. This setback should generally consist of a 30metre environmental reserve dedication, with the balance taken as municipalreserve.

Policy 68: Brazeau County shall may require that when lands adjacent to water bodiesare subdivided, a strip of land be dedicated as environmental reserve orenvironmental reserve easement to establish a buffer and to provide publicaccess. The width of the required dedication shall be established by theSubdivision Authority and shall not be less than 6 metresto be, inaccordance with the provisions of section 644 theMunicipal GovernmentAct.

Policy 69: Brazeau County shall may require, as part of a subdivision application, thededication of lands within the subdivision area be subdivided as environmentalreserve, in accordance with the provisions of theMunicipal Government Act.

Policy 69.1 Brazeau County may require the dedication of environmental reserve orenvironmental reserve easement on the parcels to be created by a subdivisionapplication, but may not require the dedication of environmental reserve orenvironmental reserve easement on the remnant parcel.

Policy 70: Brazeau County shall may protect and retain significant tree stands in publicspaces that are owned and controlled by Brazeau County wherever possible.Brazeau County shall consider the conservation of significant tree stands onprivately owned land when reviewing land use and developmentapplications.

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Policy 71: Brazeau County may require the preparation of an Environmental ImpactAssessment for any proposed development that may have a negativeimpact on the natural environment. The Environmental ImpactAssessment shall be prepared by a qualified professional and shall shouldinclude the following:

· A description of the proposed development, including potential landuses, densities and staging requirements;

· A description of the natural environment that would be affected;

· Predictions of potential effects (both positive and negative) thatthe proposed development may have on the natural environment;

· Indications of the limitations of the study, criteria used inpredicting effects and interests consulted;

· Recommendations to mitigate any negative effects identified; and

· A framework of results and recommendations that can assist BrazeauCounty in making decisions affecting the future growth anddevelopment of the subject area.

Policy 72: Brazeau County may require the submission of an Environmental SiteAssessment, prepared by a qualified professional, in support of a LandUse Bylaw amendment, area structure plan, or subdivision applications.In determining whether an Environmental Site Assessment is required,the Development Authority shall may consider:

· The nature of the proposed land use(s);

· The current and historical use of the subject area and itssurrounding lands; and

· Information from other sources that may suggest the subject areamay contain environmental contaminates.

Policy 73: Brazeau County shall require evidence from a qualified professional thatappropriate restoration and remediation and reclamationmeasures havebeen carried out on a property containing environmental contaminants priorto issuing a development permit for the subject area.

Policy 74: Brazeau County shall require management and reclamation plans fornatural resource extraction operations that operate on privately ownedland.

Policy 75: Brazeau County shall encourage the practice of water conservation forall existing and planned developments.

Policy 76: Brazeau County may consider the transfer of title of environmentally

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sensitive areas to non-profit societies and organizations that can effectivelypreserve and manage these lands in the long term.

Policy 77: Brazeau County shall have regard for the integrity of culturally significantlandscapes and viewscapes when considering land use and developmentapplications.

Objective 17: Provide safe and responsible recreation opportunities in natural areas

Policy 78: Brazeau County shall require that lands dedicated as environmental reserveremain in their natural state, except where significant hazards arise that needto be mitigated, or where parks and active transportation trails are developedto provide regional trail systems, and or park sites. Should Pparks and activetransportation trails be developed within environmental reserve areas orenvironmental reserve easement areas, they shall be developed to minimizetheir impact on natural environmental features, and to reduce potentialhazards for park and/or trail users.

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Appendix C

Referral and Adjacent Landowner Comments

Brazeau County Internal Department Comments

Brazeau County Agricultural Services Comments

As mentioned in the previous referral response, the preservation and protection of environmentally significant and sensitive lands is important when considering disturbance on the lands.

In particular, Policy 67 speaks to a proposed change in development setback from 50 m to 6.1 m to the top of bank. In some instances, a 6.1 m setback from top of bank may include important riparian areas. These riparian areas along watercourses and waterbodies serve a critical function in our ecosystem. They are essential for water storage, flood control, aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and carbon storage.

Additionally, trees, shrubs and grasses provide numerous environmental benefits including shelter and habitat for wildlife, soil conservation, and water quality protection. Using reserves, easements or other means to ensure the continued protection of these valuable areas is beneficial to our environment and to our residents.

Brazeau County Public Works and Infrastructure Comments

No comments or concerns.

Referral Agency Comments

Alberta Environment and Parks – The previous comments included for reference. A number of the policies noted with concerns were addressed with the changes, but concerns remain with policies 64, 65, 66 and 68.

Alberta Environment and Parks – River Engineering and Technical Services Division – No comments or concerns.

Alberta Environment and Parks – Waters Division – No comments or concerns.

Alberta Transportation – No comments or concerns.

Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada – No comments or concerns.

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Park Council – EPBR Park Council had some questions and clarification as to the changes, but did not provide a comment regarding the changes.

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance – No comments or concerns.

Adjacent Municipality Comments

Clearwater County: No comments provided.

County of Wetaskiwin No. 10: Previous comments included for reference.

Leduc County: See attached letter for full response. Leduc County has concerns about the reduction in setbacks and the reduced protection having a negative impact on the quality of waterways, including the North Saskatchewan River. The blanket reduction could compromise geological integrity and long term slope stability and thereby compromise associated waterways.

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Parkland County: See attached email and letter correspondence for full response. Parkland County’s original concerns noted in the July 23, 2021 correspondence still stand, particularly with the proposed changes to policies 65 and 66. Parkland County notes that the amendments may be appropriate if a detailed set of evaluation criteria can be established through Council policies, as an example.

Town of Drayton Valley: No further comments provided.

Village of Breton: No concerns with the proposed changes to the Municipal Development Plan.

Yellowhead County: No comments provided.

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From: Benjamin Ansaldo <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:44 AM To: Planning <[email protected]> Cc: Laurie Johnson <[email protected]>; Jennifer Batchoun <[email protected]> Subject: Your referral file 21A-004 Dear Ms. Sterling, Please find the attached response to the referral noted above. Thank you, Benjamin Ansaldo (pronouns: He/Him), RPP MCIP Planner - Long Range Planning , Planning and Development p: 780-979-2016

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Kathleen Sterling

From: Feinan Long <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 1:59 PM


Cc: Joshua Culling

Subject: RE: Referral - File 21A-004 Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Amendment

Attachments: Parkland County comments - Brazeau Co MDP amendments (1).pdf

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Hi Kathleen, Thank you for the referral and opportunity to comment. In reviewing this version of the proposed MDP amendments, our previous concerns outlined in the attached letter sent via email to you on July 23, 2021 still stand – particularly our concerns related to the proposed changes to Policies 65 and 66 of the MDP, and the potential impact they may have on our shared sensitive landscapes within our IDP boundary. Sincerely, Feinan Long, RPP, MCIP | Corporate Planning & Intergovernmental Advisor | Parkland County | 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, Alberta T7Z 1R1 Office: 780-968-8888 ext. 8381 | Fax: 780 968 8444 | [email protected] | www.parklandcounty.com

One Parkland: Powerfully Connected.

This communication is intended for use of the recipient to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information. Please contact me immediately if you are not the intended recipient of the communication and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying upon it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.

From: Kathleen Sterling <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:05 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Lowani Mubanga <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Intermunicipal Referrals <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Referral - File 21A-004 Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Amendment Good Afternoon, Previously, you received correspondence regarding proposed changes to Section 6.5 – Natural Environments of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan (MDP) under Bylaw 1081-21. On August 3, 2021, Brazeau County Council held a Public Hearing, which resulted in a decision to hold a Special Meeting on August 19, 2021. The attached document includes a letter providing the history of the proposed Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan amendments and a red line version of the proposed changes to Section 6.5 of Brazeau County’s MDP. These proposed amendments, additions and deletions will be presented to Council as Bylaw 1088-21, and Bylaw 1081-21 will be abandoned.

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Our File No. IR-2021-033 July 23, 2021

Delivered via e-mail

Brazeau County

7410 Township Road 494, PO Box 77

Drayton Valley AB., T7A 1R1

To Whom It May Concern,

Subject: Proposed Municipal Development Plan Amendment Bylaw 081-21 – Parkland

County Comments

Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide comments on Brazeau County’s proposed

Municipal Development Plan (MDP) amendments. Parkland County has identified concerns with

the easing of environmental requirements under the MDP as they relate to our shared

Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

Brazeau County / Parkland County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) Bylaw 2018-13 Policies in the approved IDP are legislatively required to align with the policies of each

municipality’s planning documents. It is noted that a number of the proposed amendments to

Brazeau’s MDP contravene the agreed upon policies of the IDP. Specifically, the proposed

amendments to Brazeau MDP Policies 65, 66, and 74 may conflict with IDP policies 5.5, 6.11, 7.2

and potentially 7.3 should further amendments to the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw be

proposed. It is also noted that these policies have links to higher level Provincial Legislation

including the Municipal Government Act and the requirements of the Alberta Energy Regulator

and Alberta Environment and Parks.

Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Proposed Amendments - Bylaw 081-21

Parkland County has undertaken a review of the proposed policy amendments and has

identified concerns regarding our shared environmental features, including the North

Saskatchewan River and the lands within our shared IDP boundary. The existing policies being

amended reflect standard policy practices used across the region. In some cases, the proposed

wording changes from “shall” to “may” may not pose significant adverse impacts to the

environment so long as Brazeau County sets strong criteria either through policies embedded

within the MDP or separate Council Policies.

Parkland County has reviewed the proposed policy amendments and provides the following

specific comments:

Planning & Development Services

Phone: 780-968-8888 Fax: 780-968-8444

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MDP

Policy

Policy Text with Proposed Amendment Parkland County Comment on Amendment

65 Brazeau County shall may require the protection

and preservation of natural areas wherever

possible by one or more of the following

means:

• Environmental reserve dedication;

• Municipal reserve dedication;

• Environmental reserve easements;

• Conservation easements;

• Donations and bequests;

• Covenants registered on private titles; and

• Acquisition through purchase or land trades.

Easing of this policy statement may be

appropriate, only if Brazeau were to implement

updated detailed criteria for environmental study,

conservation, and stewardship by way of Council

Policy. As proposed, this amendment conflicts

with IDP Policy 7.2:

Environmental Reserve – Both Counties shall follow

Provincial regulations as it pertains to the

dedication, classification and use of Environmental

Reserve, Municipal Reserve and Conservation

Reserve in an effort to maintain the integrity of the

systems identified (in Map 3 of the IDP).

Parkland County does not support this

amendment as proposed as it conflicts with the

IDP.

66 Brazeau County shall may not permit

development in areas that are prone to erosion,

landslides, subsidence, seasonal flooding or are

within the 1:100 flood plain, or any other

natural or human-induced hazards affecting the

local environment. The boundaries of areas

may be identified by qualified professionals.

Development on or in close proximity to

hazardous areas may be considered if

supported by a geotechnical analysis prepared

by a qualified professional. The Development

Authority may consider recommendations by

applicable provincial and federal departments

and agencies in determining setbacks from

hazardous areas.

This origianl policy statement aligns with

Provincial Legislation including the Subdivision

and Development Regulations, and has links to a

number of environmental policies within the IDP.


amendment as proposed as it conflicts with the

IDP.

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74 Brazeau County shall may require management and

reclamation plans for natural resource

extraction operations that operate on privately

owned land.

If amended, this policy statement is ambiguous as

it does not identify when management and

reclamation plans would be required. Parkland

notes that amendments to this policy as proposed

may conflict with Policy 5.5 of the IDP which

states:

Responsible Resource Extraction: Parkland County

and Brazeau County recognize the importance of

responsible extraction. Any new or expanding

proposal within the Plan Area shall:

a) Be referred for review and comment;

b) Comply with all municipal, provincial, and

federal regulations and permitting.


amendment as proposed as it may conflict with

the IDP.

In closing, Parkland County has concerns with the “blanket” approach to the easing of Brazeau

County MDP’s environmental policies, and the potential impact it may have on our shared

sensitive landscapes particularly within our IDP boundary. Parkland County notes that some of

the proposed MDP amendments may be appropriate only if a detailed set of evaluation criteria

can be established (i.e. through Council Policies) in advance of, or following, any such

amendments.

Yours truly,

Feinan Long, RPP, MCIP Planner, Planning and Development Services

CC: Karen Oxley, Planner, Planning and Development Services

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June 30, 2021

Reeve Bart Guyon and members of Council Brazeau County 7401 Township Road 494, P.O. box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1

Dear Mr. Reeve Guyon,

RE: Proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Amendment Bylaw 1081-21. Your File: 21A-004 ____________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for providing the Town with the enclosed referral package and opportunity to comment

regarding proposed Bylaw 1081-21 to amend Section 6.5 (Natural Environment) of Brazeau County

Municipal Development Plan (MDP) 770-11.

To begin, the Town in no way wishes to impede responsible development or the economic progress of

the County as our municipal neighbours and partners. The Town has and still maintains the strong belief

that development in either municipality benefits both. Collectively, we are stronger when we work

together and are weaker when we operate in isolation. An obvious example, amongst many , of this is

that development in the County often leads to houses being completed in the Town, future residents

eating in our restaurants, shopping in our stores and so on. Conversely, development in the Town often

leads to jobs being created in the County. However, development of any kind must not occur at the

expense of environmental health and safety. Appropriate environmental safeguards must remain in

place and must be enforceable where development where is proposed in proximity to environmentally

sensitive and/or hazardous areas. Replacing the term “shall” with the term “may” in most (if not all) of

the policies within Section 6.5 (Natural Environment) of Brazeau County MDP 770-11 weakens the

policies so much that they are not enforceable.

Generally speaking, Town Council and Administration feel this proposed MDP amendment contravenes

the core purposes of municipalities as per the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Specifically, Section 3

of the MGA States:

“The purposes of a municipality are:

(a) to provide good government,

(a.1) to foster the well-being of the environment,

(b) to provide services, facilities or other things that, in the opinion of council, are necessary or desirable

for all or a part of the municipality,

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(c) to develop and maintain safe and viable communities, and

(d) to work collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities to plan, deliver and fund intermunicipal

services”

Proposed Bylaw 1081-21 to amend Section 6.5 (Natural Environment) of the Brazeau County MDP 770-

11 contravenes each of the above-mentioned subsections of the MGA. Furthermore, this amendment

affects Town interests if development is proposed in proximity to environmentally sensitive/ hazardous

areas and our shared boundary.

Lastly, , the proposed MDP amendment contravenes the Goals/Objectives of Brazeau County-Town of

Drayton Valley Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) 2011/17/D that remains in effect and even Draft

Brazeau County-Town of Drayton Valley IDP 2020/03/D (Brazeau County Bylaw 1045-20).

While we will provide further comments prior to the July 23, 2021 deadline as stated in your referral

package, these preliminary comments are being provided to you so they are duly considered at the

County’s July 6th, 2021 Council Meeting. Town Council and Administration are united in its opposition to

proposed Bylaw 1081-21 and respectfully request that First Reading on July 6th, 2021 be defeated or

taken off as a Council item.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss this proposal with you at a mutually convenient time in the near

future. You may contact me at 780-514-2203 or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing

from you.

Yours truly,

Matt Ellis, BES, RPP, MCIP Senior Planner The Town of Drayton Valley T 780-514-2203 E [email protected]

c.c Lynden Fischer, Planning Manager, Brazeau County Shawn McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Brazeau County Annette Driessen, Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), town of Drayton Valley

Encl.

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Kathleen Sterling

From: Terri Wiebe <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 9:12 AM


Cc: [email protected]

Subject: RE: Referral - File 21A-004 Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Amendment

Here you go � Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Amendment

159-21 MOVED by Councillor Pritchard to accept Brazeau County Bylaw 1088-21 amending Section 6.5 of the MDP. CARRIED

Sincerely, Therese (Terri) Wiebe, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer Village of Breton

From: Kathleen Sterling <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:05 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Lowani Mubanga <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Referral - File 21A-004 Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan Amendment Good Afternoon, Previously, you received correspondence regarding proposed changes to Section 6.5 – Natural Environments of the Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan (MDP) under Bylaw 1081-21. On August 3, 2021, Brazeau County Council held a Public Hearing, which resulted in a decision to hold a Special Meeting on August 19, 2021. The attached document includes a letter providing the history of the proposed Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan amendments and a red line version of the proposed changes to Section 6.5 of Brazeau County’s MDP. These proposed amendments, additions and deletions will be presented to Council as Bylaw 1088-21, and Bylaw 1081-21 will be abandoned. Please review the attached referral package and provide any comments or responses by September 24, 2021. In the event that we do not hear from you, we will process the proposed amendment as though you have no objections. Thank you.

Kathleen Sterling Senior Long Range Planner Planning and Development Department

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Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan

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4.1 Vision for the Future

Brazeau County is a rural municipality that:

· Recognizes its strong sense of history, place and identity, and capitalize upon its uniquegeographic setting, historical roots and local resources;

· Encourages the development of safe, clean and inviting communities, and offer a fullrange of services that enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors;

· Promotes good planning practices for existing and future development, and activelyengage local residents and stakeholders in local planning decisions;

· Supports sustainable growth management principles by promoting more compact andorderly development;

· Cooperates with neighbouring municipalities in promoting the region as an attractiveplace to live, visit and do business;

· Supports existing agricultural operations and businesses, and promote thedevelopment of a diversified economic base, including agricultural, recreational,commercial and industrial businesses;

· Encourages healthy and active lifestyles through the provision of safe, accessible andenjoyable recreational opportunities; and

· Protects the natural environment through smart land use and development decisions.

4.2 Plan Priorities

4.2.1 Sustainability

Brazeau County is committed to thinking long term about future land use growth anddevelopment decisions. This includes assessing municipal land use decisions in terms ofpotential effects on the ability of future generations of Brazeau County residents to meettheir own needs and enjoy a high quality of life.

4.2.2 Agricultural and Rural Development

As a rural municipality, Brazeau County needs to foster and support existing and futureagricultural operations so that they can continue to contribute to the local economy andprovide a basis for rural living. Brazeau County must also support the development ofrural land uses that encourage residents to live and work in the County, and that minimizethe potential for land use conflicts with agricultural and residential developments.

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4.2.3 Residential

Future residential development in Brazeau County must conform to existing County plansand policies. Large multi-lot subdivisions should be concentrated close to existing orfuture residential areas so that Brazeau County can effectively and efficiently deliver highquality municipal and community services, and so the County can preserve other lands formore appropriate land uses.

4.2.4 Economic Development

The long term success of Brazeau County is dependent on a diversified local economy.Brazeau County must plan for and support existing and future businesses that represent avariety of economic opportunities in order to create a steady basis for growth in the yearsahead.

4.2.5 Natural Environment

Brazeau County must strive to ensure that future growth and development in the Countydoes not come at the cost of important wildlife habitats, environmentally significant areasor migratory corridors. Brazeau County must ensure that proposed land developmentprojects carefully consider their effects on the local environment and include efforts tomitigate potential disturbances.

4.2.6 Cooperation

Brazeau County is committed to cooperating with neighbouring municipalities, provincialdepartments and agencies, aboriginal groups, local community organizations, regionalstakeholders and commercial interests to ensure that future growth and development inthe County is safe, efficient and effective. In cooperation with these partners, BrazeauCounty is dedicated to providing local residents, landowners and visitors with exceptionalservices and opportunities.

5 Sustainability Strategy

As Brazeau County develops a shared land use plan for the future, it is important to consider thesignificance that daily land use and development decisions can have on the local landscape andfuture generations of Brazeau County residents and visitors. A collective responsibility exists forBrazeau County Council, staff, residents, landowners, business operators, industry representativesand other stakeholders to ensure that Brazeau County remains a safe, pleasant and affordableplace to live, do business and enjoy social and recreational opportunities. To help ensure that thisresponsibility is upheld, Brazeau County must consider the long term sustainability of land usegrowth and development decisions. Brazeau County subscribes to the Brundtland Commission’s definition of sustainable development, which defines it as “development that meets the needs ofthe present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In2009, Brazeau County adopted an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.

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In considering the long term sustainability of land use growth and development decisions, BrazeauCounty must assess all development, subdivision, and statutory plan applications in terms of howthey impact the ability of future generations to meet their own needs with respect to the followingpillars of community development: the natural environment, local economic development, thebuilt environment and community culture. Included in this section of the plan are a series ofsustainability goals categorized according to the aforementioned pillars. In the future, BrazeauCounty may wish to explore the issue of sustainability in greater detail to ensure that municipalpolicies and decision making process more effectively address the subject. This may come in theform of a more comprehensive Brazeau County Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, whichmay further guide future land use and development decisions, in order to support BrazeauCounty’s approach to environmental, social and financial sustainability.

5.1 Natural Environment Sustainability Goals

Clean Air is valued and recognized as a basic need for health and survival.

Land is managed responsibly in order to maintain the life-support processes integral to healthlives and ecosystems.

Biodiversity is valued and human activity respects the natural environment we co-inhabit.

Water is recognized as a necessity of life and is protected in terms of its quality and supply inorder to maintain the integrity of local hydrological systems and to ensure equitable access forall living things.

5.2 Local Economic Development Sustainability Goals

Opportunities for individual and community economic wellbeing are fostered by promoting avibrant, resilient, diversified and environmentally-responsible economy.

All Residents are provided the employment opportunity and working conditions to contributeto their own economic and social wellbeing.

Food sources include sustainable agricultural practices that provide Brazeau County with a highquality, healthy, affordable and secure supply of locally and regionally produced food.

Goods and Services available to local residents, businesses and visitors include a wide variety oflocally produced items that are produced and consumed in a responsible manner.

5.3 Built Environment Sustainability Goals

Communication systems connecting County residents to one another and the world are reliableand support the engagement of people, education, entertainment and economic activity.

Energy used by local residents and businesses comes from range of resources that includerenewable low impact supplies, and is used in an efficient and responsible manner.

Housing options in Brazeau County include choices that are affordable, accessible andenvironmentally efficient and that support a variety of lifestyles.

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SUBJECT: Weed and Pest Inspector Appointment


SUBMITTED BY: Nancy Chambers, Acting Manager of Agricultural Services

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim CAO

FILE NO:


That Council appoints Amber Kynoch as a Weed and Pest Inspector, valid until termination of employment.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Amber Kynoch’s employment as the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman commenced September 15, 2021 and as such, requires appointment as an inspector in accordance with Alberta’s Weed Control Act SA 2008, c.W-5.1 and Agricultural Pests Act RSA 2000, c.A-8. The appointment of weed and pest inspectors expires with termination of employment.

Weed Control Act Municipal inspectors 7(1) A local authority shall appoint inspectors to enforce and monitor compliance with this Act within the municipality. Municipal inspectors — joint authority 9 An inspector appointed by a municipality may, with the consent of the local authority of another municipality, enforce and monitor compliance with this Act within the other municipality. Agricultural Pests Act Appointment of inspectors by local authority 10(1) The local authority of a municipality shall appoint a sufficient number of inspectors to carry out this Act and the regulations within the municipality.

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Relevant Policy: AG-8 Weed Inspection and Control Policy Weed Control Act SA 2008, c.W-5.1 Agricultural Pests Act RSA 2000, c.A-8


None

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council appoints Amber Kynoch as a Weed and Pest Inspector, valid until termination of employment.


Brazeau County is in compliance with the Alberta Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act.

None

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION Operational: None Financial: Accounted for in current budget Attachments: None

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BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Farm Succession/Financial Planning


PREPARED BY: Nancy Chambers, Acting Manager of Agricultural Services

UPDATE INFORMATION: At the August 3, 2021 Council meeting, the following motion was made: 690/21-08-03 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back

information on succession/financial planning workshops and speakers for farmers.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration reached out to several outlets including independent speakers, a credit company, an agricultural land service company, a lawyer firm and banking institutions.

While there are a few options available ranging from an independent speaker to a panel of speakers representing banks, lawyers and accountants, the planning of such an event is uncertain due to current COVID restrictions.

At this time, the challenges of planning such an event are difficult to maneuver.

Another option to consider would be to ask the West-Central Forage Association (WCFA) to host/plan this event later in the year or next year as restrictions would allow. This would also be dependent on Council’s approval of funds to WCFA for the purpose of education and extension, as they have provided in the past.

Additionally, there are online resources available for free download through banking institutions, for example.

ATTACHMENT: none

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Radiation on Oilfield Leases Page 1 of 2

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Radiation on Oilfield Leases


PREPARED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

Rita Bijeau, Community Services Administrative Assistant

UPDATE INFORMATION:

At the August 17, 2021, Council Meeting, Council passed the following motion:

713/21-08-17 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to bring back information on radiation

testing being done on oil field lease sites and strategy options for lobbying.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has looked into the matter, finding that radiation in the oil and gas industry does occur.

NORM, Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials, are found within the Earth’s crust and can be

brought to the surface by human activity; which may cause NORM to become more concentrated than

its natural state. There are more than 50 naturally occurring radioisotopes with the most prevalent

being uranium, thorium, rubidium, potassium, radium, radon, bismuth, and lead. Testing and safe

handling requirements are set nationally1, regionally2, and provincially. Additionally, the Federal

Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee developed the “Canadian Guidelines for the

Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)”1 to assist various agencies to

harmonize standards throughout the country and ensure appropriate control over NORMs.

Provincially, the Alberta Energy Regular has two directives regarding the management of Norms.

Directive 0473 addressed waste codes that licensees report to the AER and Directive 0584 addressed

management of oilfield waste. Disposal can only occur at approved sites; there are only three in

Canada, one of them being within Brazeau County (Pembina Class 1 Hazardous Waste Landfill).

Attached for Council’s information is a factsheet from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, which

includes contact information for different provinces, https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/fact-

sheets/naturally-occurring-radioactive-material.cfm. Similar information can also be found through the

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https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/fact-sheets/naturally-occurring-radioactive-material.cfm

https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/fact-sheets/naturally-occurring-radioactive-material.cfm

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Radiation on Oilfield Leases Page 2 of 2

Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, also attached for Council’s information. Additional questions can

be directed to [email protected].

1 Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

(NORM) https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-risks-safety/canadian-

guidelines-management-naturally-occurring-radioactive-materials.html

2 Guidelines for the handling of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in Western

Canada https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ccebaef1-8131-4bf0-abb7-c8b6e6e3c6e9/resource/367a2e6c-5e8d-

4296-bdb1-270f262ba49b/download/norm-guidelines.pdf

3 Directive 047: Waste Reporting Requirements for Oilfield Waste Management Facilities

https://static.aer.ca/prd/documents/directives/Directive047.pdf

4 Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum

Industry https://static.aer.ca/prd/documents/directives/Directive058.pdf

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https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ccebaef1-8131-4bf0-abb7-c8b6e6e3c6e9/resource/367a2e6c-5e8d-4296-bdb1-270f262ba49b/download/norm-guidelines.pdf



9/21/21, 2:59 PM Naturally occurring radioactive material - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

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Naturally occurring radioactive materialNaturally occurring radioactive materialNaturally occurring radiative material (NORM) is material found in the environment that contains radioactiveNaturally occurring radiative material (NORM) is material found in the environment that contains radioactiveelements of natural origin. NORM primarily contains uranium and thorium (elements that also release radium andelements of natural origin. NORM primarily contains uranium and thorium (elements that also release radium andradon gas once they begin to decay) and potassium. These elements are naturally decaying and are considered aradon gas once they begin to decay) and potassium. These elements are naturally decaying and are considered aprimary contributor to an individual's yearly background radiation dose.primary contributor to an individual's yearly background radiation dose.

Pipeline contaminated with NORMPipeline contaminated with NORM

Pipeline contaminated with NORMPipeline contaminated with NORM (Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)(Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)

Where can NORM be found?Where can NORM be found?

NORM is often found in its natural state in rocks or sand. It can also be associated with oil and gas productionNORM is often found in its natural state in rocks or sand. It can also be associated with oil and gas productionresidue (such as mineral scale in pipes, sludge and contaminated equipment), coal ash (produced from burning coalresidue (such as mineral scale in pipes, sludge and contaminated equipment), coal ash (produced from burning coalfor energy production) and on filter media (such as the used filters from municipal drinking water treatmentfor energy production) and on filter media (such as the used filters from municipal drinking water treatmentequipment). NORM can also be present in consumer products, including common building products (like brick andequipment). NORM can also be present in consumer products, including common building products (like brick andcement blocks), granite counter tops, glazed tiles, phosphate fertilizers and tobacco products.cement blocks), granite counter tops, glazed tiles, phosphate fertilizers and tobacco products.

Some industries may regularly come into contact with NORM – for instance, those engaged in the production of oilSome industries may regularly come into contact with NORM – for instance, those engaged in the production of oiland gas, phosphate fertilizers, forest products and thermal electricity; mineral extraction and processing; tunnelingand gas, phosphate fertilizers, forest products and thermal electricity; mineral extraction and processing; tunnelingand underground workings; metal recycling; waste management; and water treatment.and underground workings; metal recycling; waste management; and water treatment.

Did you know?Did you know?

NORM is material naturally found in the environment that contains radioactive elements.NORM is material naturally found in the environment that contains radioactive elements.The handling and disposal of NORM within Canada is regulated by the provincial and territorial governments.The handling and disposal of NORM within Canada is regulated by the provincial and territorial governments.The transport, import and export of NORM must follow Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)The transport, import and export of NORM must follow Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)regulations.regulations.NORM-contaminated equipment and waste should only be handled by a person with appropriate radiationNORM-contaminated equipment and waste should only be handled by a person with appropriate radiationtraining.training.

How is NORM regulated?How is NORM regulated?

In Canada, NORM is regulated by the provincial and territorial governments, each having its own specific regulationsIn Canada, NORM is regulated by the provincial and territorial governments, each having its own specific regulationson the handling and disposal of the material. The on the handling and disposal of the material. The Canadian Guidelines for the Management of NaturallyCanadian Guidelines for the Management of NaturallyOccurring Radioactive MaterialsOccurring Radioactive Materials <https://www.canada.ca/en/health- <https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-risks-safety/canadian-guidelines-management-naturally-canada/services/publications/health-risks-safety/canadian-guidelines-management-naturally-occurring-radioactive-materials.html> occurring-radioactive-materials.html> have been developed by the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiationhave been developed by the Federal Provincial Territorial RadiationProtection Committee (FPtrPC) to harmonize standards throughout the country and ensure appropriate control overProtection Committee (FPtrPC) to harmonize standards throughout the country and ensure appropriate control overNORM; however, provincial regulations should also be consulted.NORM; however, provincial regulations should also be consulted.

NORM is exempt from the application of the NORM is exempt from the application of the Nuclear Safety and Control ActNuclear Safety and Control Act <http://laws- <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-28.3/index.html> lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-28.3/index.html> and its regulations except under the following circumstances:and its regulations except under the following circumstances:

when NORM is associated with the development, production or use of nuclear energy as set out in the when NORM is associated with the development, production or use of nuclear energy as set out in the GeneralGeneralNuclear Safety and Control RegulationsNuclear Safety and Control Regulations <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000- <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000-202/page-1.html>202/page-1.html>when NORM is imported into Canada or exported from Canada as set out in the when NORM is imported into Canada or exported from Canada as set out in the Nuclear Non-proliferationNuclear Non-proliferationImport and Export Control RegulationsImport and Export Control Regulations <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000- <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000-210/page-1.html>210/page-1.html>the transport of NORM when the specific activity is greater than 70 Bq/g (70 kBq/kg) as set out in thethe transport of NORM when the specific activity is greater than 70 Bq/g (70 kBq/kg) as set out in thePackaging and Transport of Nuclear Substance RegulationsPackaging and Transport of Nuclear Substance Regulations <http://laws- <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-208/index.html> lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-208/index.html> and and Transport of Dangerous GoodsTransport of Dangerous Goods

Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission

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http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000-202/page-1.html

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2000-210/page-1.html

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-208/index.html

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-tofc-211.htm

https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/



RegulationsRegulations <http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-tofc-211.htm> <http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-tofc-211.htm> . . Contact the CNSCContact the CNSC if you require if you requireinformation on the transport of NORM above the limit specifiedinformation on the transport of NORM above the limit specified

How is NORM detected?How is NORM detected?Survey meter detecting NORM in the sludge of a contaminated vac truckSurvey meter detecting NORM in the sludge of a contaminated vac truck

Survey meter detecting NORM in the sludge of a contaminated vac truckSurvey meter detecting NORM in the sludge of a contaminated vac truck (Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)(Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)

Natural background radiation comes from the ground, building materials, air, food and cosmic rays. Depending onNatural background radiation comes from the ground, building materials, air, food and cosmic rays. Depending onwhere you live, levels of this type of radiation can vary. Radiation readings above typical background radiation levelswhere you live, levels of this type of radiation can vary. Radiation readings above typical background radiation levelsmay indicate the presence of NORM. Determining the type of material present is essential to assess what, if any,may indicate the presence of NORM. Determining the type of material present is essential to assess what, if any,precautions need to be taken with the material. This process is called characterization. Radiation surveys used forprecautions need to be taken with the material. This process is called characterization. Radiation surveys used forcharacterization should be conducted by personnel trained in radiation safety or by external consultants tocharacterization should be conducted by personnel trained in radiation safety or by external consultants todetermine if the suspect material is NORM or man-made radioactive material.determine if the suspect material is NORM or man-made radioactive material.

How should NORM be handled?How should NORM be handled?

Although concentrations of NORM are usually quite low and the risk is minimal, safe handling of the material isAlthough concentrations of NORM are usually quite low and the risk is minimal, safe handling of the material isimportant since higher concentrations of NORM can result when the material is processed. This is often referred toimportant since higher concentrations of NORM can result when the material is processed. This is often referred toas technologically enhanced NORM, or TENORM.as technologically enhanced NORM, or TENORM.

Because specific safety measures may be required to protect workers who handle NORM-contaminated equipmentBecause specific safety measures may be required to protect workers who handle NORM-contaminated equipmentor NORM waste, NORM should only be handled by a person with appropriate radiation safety training and training inor NORM waste, NORM should only be handled by a person with appropriate radiation safety training and training inthe precautions for hazardous industrial substances.the precautions for hazardous industrial substances.

Best practices for individuals and facilities encountering NORM include:Best practices for individuals and facilities encountering NORM include:

providing training and procedures to staff where there is the possibility of encountering NORMproviding training and procedures to staff where there is the possibility of encountering NORMnot eating, drinking or smoking in areas where the presence of NORM is a possibilitynot eating, drinking or smoking in areas where the presence of NORM is a possibilitystoring NORM and any contaminated materials (including clothing) and waste in a designated area with accessstoring NORM and any contaminated materials (including clothing) and waste in a designated area with accesslimited to authorized personnellimited to authorized personnelminimizing operations that may generate dust containing NORM (e.g., cutting, grinding or polishing)minimizing operations that may generate dust containing NORM (e.g., cutting, grinding or polishing)minimizing the time spent in NORM-contaminated work areas and storage areasminimizing the time spent in NORM-contaminated work areas and storage areasmaximizing the distance from the source when handling or storing NORMmaximizing the distance from the source when handling or storing NORMusing appropriate shielding to minimize dose rates from the material if warrantedusing appropriate shielding to minimize dose rates from the material if warranteddisposing of NORM-contaminated materials efficiently, to avoid stockpiling the materialdisposing of NORM-contaminated materials efficiently, to avoid stockpiling the material

Other (or more involved) measures should only be considered under the direction of personnel trained in radiationOther (or more involved) measures should only be considered under the direction of personnel trained in radiationsafety, specialized in the handling and disposal of NORM. Precautions can include:safety, specialized in the handling and disposal of NORM. Precautions can include:

Pipeline cleaningPipeline cleaning

Pipeline cleaningPipeline cleaning (Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)(Photo courtesy of Tervita Corporation)

decontaminating equipment that has been exposed to NORM prior to disposaldecontaminating equipment that has been exposed to NORM prior to disposalusing personal protective equipment, including non-porous coveralls, boots and gloves, and protective eyewearusing personal protective equipment, including non-porous coveralls, boots and gloves, and protective eyewearand respirators, depending on the situationand respirators, depending on the situationensuring that pipes are sealed and ground covers are used, to prevent environmental contaminationensuring that pipes are sealed and ground covers are used, to prevent environmental contaminationpreventing dust inhalation, by keeping NORM materials damp with waterpreventing dust inhalation, by keeping NORM materials damp with waterensuring that all workers are checked for any contamination with NORM before leaving the work areaensuring that all workers are checked for any contamination with NORM before leaving the work areaevaluating and decontaminating areas of potential NORM contamination by using high pressure washing orevaluating and decontaminating areas of potential NORM contamination by using high pressure washing orhigh-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter vacuuminghigh-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter vacuuming

How do I dispose of NORM?How do I dispose of NORM?

NORM-contaminated waste should not go to a regular landfill if it exceeds release limits published in the NORM-contaminated waste should not go to a regular landfill if it exceeds release limits published in the CanadianCanadianGuidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive MaterialsGuidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials<https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-risks-safety/canadian-<https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-risks-safety/canadian-

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guidelines-management-naturally-occurring-radioactive-materials.html> guidelines-management-naturally-occurring-radioactive-materials.html> . It should be disposed of at a. It should be disposed of at afacility authorized to accept contaminated materials.facility authorized to accept contaminated materials.

In Canada, there are three provincially licensed facilities available specifically for NORM disposal:In Canada, there are three provincially licensed facilities available specifically for NORM disposal:

Pembina Class I Hazardous Waste LandfillPembina Class I Hazardous Waste Landfill <http://www.secure-energy.ca/our-services/on-site- <http://www.secure-energy.ca/our-services/on-site-services/norm-management> services/norm-management> , Alberta, AlbertaUnity salt cavernUnity salt cavern <http://www.tervita.com/about-tervita/facilities-and-locations/Pages/cavern- <http://www.tervita.com/about-tervita/facilities-and-locations/Pages/cavern-disposal-facilities.aspx> disposal-facilities.aspx> , Saskatchewan, SaskatchewanMelville salt cavernMelville salt cavern <http://plainsenvironmental.com/> <http://plainsenvironmental.com/> , Saskatchewan , Saskatchewan Silverberry Landfill, British ColumbiaSilverberry Landfill, British Columbia

Additional provincial regulatory limits may also exist for the disposal of NORM waste. An assessment by personnelAdditional provincial regulatory limits may also exist for the disposal of NORM waste. An assessment by personnelqualified to determine disposal options should be considered.qualified to determine disposal options should be considered.

Who to contact for additional information?Who to contact for additional information?

For additional information on NORM and to inquire about its safe handling and disposal, please consult the list ofFor additional information on NORM and to inquire about its safe handling and disposal, please consult the list ofprovincial contacts below. Additionally, a list of NORM consultants can be found by doing an Internet search, or byprovincial contacts below. Additionally, a list of NORM consultants can be found by doing an Internet search, or byvisiting the business directory of the visiting the business directory of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association Web siteCanadian Radiation Protection Association Web site<http://www.crpa-acrp.com/biz_directory/norm/> <http://www.crpa-acrp.com/biz_directory/norm/> ..

Additional resourcesAdditional resources

Technical Report on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Waste (preparedTechnical Report on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Waste (preparedby the NORM Waste Management Technical Committee, available by contacting the by the NORM Waste Management Technical Committee, available by contacting the Energy ResourcesEnergy ResourcesConservation Board of AlbertaConservation Board of Alberta <http://www.ercb.ca/> <http://www.ercb.ca/> ))Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers: Guide for Naturally Occurring Radioactive MaterialCanadian Association of Petroleum Producers: Guide for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material<http://www.ttisafety.com/pdf/Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers%20-<http://www.ttisafety.com/pdf/Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers%20-%20CAPP%20-%20NORM%20Guide.pdf>%20CAPP%20-%20NORM%20Guide.pdf>Canadian Nuclear Society: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material fact sheetCanadian Nuclear Society: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material fact sheet <http://media.cns- <http://media.cns-snc.ca/uploads/teachers/norm.pdf>snc.ca/uploads/teachers/norm.pdf>Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Alarm Response Guidelines for Radiation Portal MonitoringCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Alarm Response Guidelines for Radiation Portal MonitoringSystemsSystemsInternational Association of Oil and Gas Producers: Guidelines for the management of NaturallyInternational Association of Oil and Gas Producers: Guidelines for the management of NaturallyOccurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in the oil & gas industryOccurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in the oil & gas industry<http://www.ogp.org.uk/publications/environment-committee/guidelines-for-the-management-<http://www.ogp.org.uk/publications/environment-committee/guidelines-for-the-management-of-naturally-occurring-radioactive-material-norm-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/>of-naturally-occurring-radioactive-material-norm-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/>United States Environmental Protection Agency: Technologically-Enhanced, Naturally-OccurringUnited States Environmental Protection Agency: Technologically-Enhanced, Naturally-OccurringRadioactive MaterialsRadioactive Materials <http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/> <http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/>The TENORM pageThe TENORM page <http://www.tenorm.com/> <http://www.tenorm.com/>World Nuclear Association: Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)World Nuclear Association: Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) <http://www.world- <http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf30.html>nuclear.org/info/inf30.html>United States Geological Survey: NORM fact sheetUnited States Geological Survey: NORM fact sheet <http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-0142-99/fs-0142- <http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-0142-99/fs-0142-99.pdf>99.pdf>

Provincial contactsProvincial contacts

AlbertaAlberta

Mark RiceMark Rice Department of Labour and ImmigrationDepartment of Labour and Immigration 780-415-2400780-415-2400

British ColumbiaBritish Columbia

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http://www.secure-energy.ca/our-services/on-site-services/norm-management

http://www.tervita.com/about-tervita/facilities-and-locations/Pages/cavern-disposal-facilities.aspx

http://plainsenvironmental.com/

http://www.crpa-acrp.com/biz_directory/norm/

http://www.ercb.ca/

http://www.ttisafety.com/pdf/Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers%20-%20CAPP%20-%20NORM%20Guide.pdf

http://media.cns-snc.ca/uploads/teachers/norm.pdf

https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/fact-sheets/alarm-response-guidelines.cfm

http://www.ogp.org.uk/publications/environment-committee/guidelines-for-the-management-of-naturally-occurring-radioactive-material-norm-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/

http://www.tenorm.com/

http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf30.html

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-0142-99/fs-0142-99.pdf



Caroline Nakatsuka, Caroline Nakatsuka, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural GasMinistry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas 250-952-0500250-952-0500

ManitobaManitoba

Azeez OmotayoAzeez Omotayo CancerCare ManitobaCancerCare Manitoba 204-787-2304204-787-2304

Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador

Nancy Hounsell, Nancy Hounsell, 709-729-4450709-729-4450Joan Hann, Joan Hann, Department of Environment and ConservationDepartment of Environment and Conservation 709-729-1771709-729-1771Craig Bugden, Craig Bugden, Department of Environment and ConservationDepartment of Environment and Conservation 709-729-6483709-729-6483

Northwest Territories and NunavutNorthwest Territories and Nunavut

Gerald Enns, Gerald Enns, Government of the Northwest Territories Government of the Northwest Territories 867-920-8044867-920-8044Judy Kainz, Judy Kainz, Workers' Safety & Compensation CommissionWorkers' Safety & Compensation Commission 867-669-4418867-669-4418

Nova ScotiaNova Scotia

Colleen Rodgerson, Colleen Rodgerson, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced EducationNova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education 902-424-7115902-424-7115

OntarioOntario

Operational Issues, Ministry of EnvironmentOperational Issues, Ministry of Environment 416-326-6700416-326-6700Ministry of Labour Ministry of Labour 1-877-202-00081-877-202-0008Lothar Doehler, Ministry of Labour (occupational exposure)Lothar Doehler, Ministry of Labour (occupational exposure) 416-235-5765416-235-5765

Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island

Todd Fraser, Todd Fraser, Department of Environment, Labour and JusticeDepartment of Environment, Labour and Justice 902-368-5037902-368-5037

QuébecQuébec

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Hugues Ouellette, Hugues Ouellette, Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement de la Faune et des Parcs Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement de la Faune et des Parcs 418-521-3950, ext. 4925418-521-3950, ext. 4925

Radon-specific questions:Radon-specific questions:

Jean-Claude Dessau, Jean-Claude Dessau, Comité intersectoriel québécois sur le radon, Ministère de la santé et des services sociauxComité intersectoriel québécois sur le radon, Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux

SaskatchewanSaskatchewan

Sarah Keith, Sarah Keith, Ministry of the EnvironmentMinistry of the Environment 306-953-3477306-953-3477Tim Moulding, Tim Moulding, Saskatchewan Ministry of the EnvironmentSaskatchewan Ministry of the Environment

Yukon TerritoryYukon Territory

Robert Rees, Robert Rees, Workers' Compensation Health and Safety BoardWorkers' Compensation Health and Safety Board 867-332-1064867-332-1064

For more information, For more information, contact the CNSCcontact the CNSC..

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https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/contact-us/index.cfm#general

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material [NORM]

WHAT IS NORM?

Some radioactive materials, often referred to using the

short-form of “NORM”, exists in the earth’s crust

naturally. The decay of thorium and uranium produces

many different types of radioactive materials, called

isotopes. Some examples of these isotopes are

Radium-226, Potassium-40, and Radon-222. These

isotopes of NORM are generally found in the earth’s

crust in low concentrations.

WHY ARE WE CONCERNED ABOUT NORM?

NORM can come to the earth’s surface due to natural

processes (radon gas moving through cracks in rocks or

dissolving and being transported by ground water

flows), or due to human activities (mining, oil and gas

extraction, etc.). Additionally, the human activities that

bring NORM to the surface may cause NORM to

become more concentrated than its natural state. For

example, coal ash from coal-burning power plants

contains a more concentrated form of NORM than the

coal did when it was taken from the ground. Because

NORM is radioactive, once it is brought to the surface or

concentrated, the ionizing radiation that it emits can

now interact with humans.

FACT SHEET

WHERE IS NORM USUALLY FOUND?

There are various industries where NORM may be

present. Health Canada’s document, “Canadian

Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring

Radioactive Materials (NORM)”, identifies the following 6

types of industries where NORM may be present in

sufficient quantities, to require radiation protection

practices to be implemented:

○ Mineral Extraction and Processing: NORM may be

released or concentrated in the processing of ore, such

as in the phosphate fertilizer industry, or in the

abrasives and refractory industries

○ Oil and Gas Production: oil and gas may contain

NORM, which may be concentrated during production

or form NORM-containing scale on the interior of pipes

○ Metal Recycling: NORM-contaminated materials may

be redistributed to other industries

○ Forest Products and Thermal-Electric Production:

small amounts of NORM may be present naturally in

plant materials and in coal, and burning of this material

may result in concentrated amounts in the ashes

○ Water Treatment Facilities: fresh or waste water, being

used or treated, may release radon gas (e.g.,

geothermal sources, fish hatcheries)

○

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○

○

○

○

○

○ Tunnelling and Underground Workings:

underground work areas such as caverns, electrical

vaults, tunnels, or sewer systems may have exposure to

NORM (particularly radon gas), in areas where NORM is

present in surrounding rock.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS?

The primary health risk of concern when dealing with

NORM, is the potential for developing cancer, as the

ionizing radiation that it emits is a known carcinogen.

An increase in exposure to ionizing radiation results in a

small increase in the risk of developing cancer.

HOW IS NORM REGULATED?

In Canada, NORM is regulated by the individual

provincial and territorial governments, each having its

own set of rules and regulations on the handling and

disposing of NORM. In addition, the “Canadian

Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring

Radioactive Materials (NORM)”, published by Health

CONTINUED...

REFERENCES

To learn more, visit the following websites:

Guideline for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Health Canada,

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/contaminants/norm-mrn/index-eng.php

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission,

http://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/fact-sheets/naturally-occurring-radioactive-material.cfm

Canada, was developed by the Federal Provincial

Territorial Radiation Protection Committee to harmonize

standards throughout the country. Additionally, in

certain situations, transportation of NORM falls under

the federal regulations on the use of radioactive

material, under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

HOW TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURES?

The radiation protection practices necessary to protect

workers and the public from NORM will vary depending

on the type of NORM present, and its amount or

concentration. Protection processes can range from

simply being aware of the NORM presence and

minimizing time spent in the area, to the

implementation of radiation protection programs and

the use of engineered controls and personal protective

equipment. While the “Canadian Guidelines for the

Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

(NORM)” provides a good overview of protection

measures, the local provincial/territorial regulations

should also be consulted.

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Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – Letter of Support – Access to MOVES Page 1 of 2


SUBJECT: Letter of Support – Access to MOVES


SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO:

FILE NO:


That Council direct Administration to send letters, under the signature of the Reeve, to the Minister of Services Alberta and the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General requesting access MOVES, the database for the license plates, for the Peace Officers.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Over the last year, there have been many changes implemented to enforcement services; including permissions to enforce on double and triple digit highways, restructuring court requirements for traffic violations, e-ticketing, and cancelling the distribution of stickers with registering/renewing vehicles. These changes came forward as a means to streamline services throughout the province. Our Peace Officers, and others in the province, found an area of reduced effectiveness in the reading of license plates. As there is no longer a sticker to indicate if the plate is renewed, etc. the result is that it is taking longer to process matters.

Administration has consulted a service provider for the equipment necessary for real time reading of license plates; however, Peace Officers do not have access to the database (MOVES) to check the registration details. Information like registration date, expiration date, owner’s name, owner’s address, Vehicle Identification Number, vehicle make, and vehicle model are accessed through the provinces registries and not available to Peace Officers. Therefore, Administration is requesting a letter to the Minister of Services Alberta and the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General to assist with our Peace Officers gaining access to real time information in order to determine: • If a vehicle license plate is registered • If the registration of a vehicle license plate has expired • If the vehicle license plate matches the vehicle identified in the vehicle registration • If the vehicle is a stolen • If a vehicle license plate is stolen

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Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – Letter of Support – Access to MOVES Page 2 of 2

Relevant Policy:

PSS-22 “CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) Access Policy and Agreement


Goal #3 “Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community.”

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

That Council direct Administration to send letters, under the signature of the Reeve, to the Minister of Services Alberta and the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General requesting access MOVES, the database for the license plates, for the Peace Officers.


Ensures Peace Officers have access to real time information

Reduces time spent at Traffic Stops

None identified


Operational:

None

Financial:

None

Attachments:

None

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Brazeau County Power Page 1 of 1

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Brazeau County Power


PREPARED BY: C. Swap, General Manager of Finance

UPDATE INFORMATION:

At its meeting on June 1, Council passed the following motion: Motion 493/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to go out to RFP on our power and solar retailers. As per the above motion Administration has met with two companies who have submitted, or are in the process of submitting, proposals to manage Brazeau County’s energy needs. Included in these proposals is a historical review of past energy usage, as well as a forward looking strategy to integrate current and future solar projects. Both companies secure favorable pricing by aggregating all their customers future energy needs to increase buying power and take that out to the market to secure best pricing. During this process Administration will also be conducting a distribution and Transmission (D&T) charge review on the current contract demand with Fortis, as the previous contract set our current demand significantly higher than our actual usage.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Arbitration Legal Fees Page 1 of 1

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Arbitration Legal Fees


PREPARED BY: C. Swap, General Manager of Finance

UPDATE INFORMATION:

At the September 21 Council meeting Administration brought forward a request for an additional $100,000 under the Council budget for legal fees to meet anticipated arbitration costs.

As a result Council passed the following motions:

832/21-09-21 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to bring backa report of funds within the operating budget to use toward the Council legal expenses.

and

833/21-09-21 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to look atcreating an account for arbitration that is not labeled as Council legal expenses and to look at past annexation costs as an example.

Administration has looked at how legal expenses have historically been budgeted. For the 2011 annexation process all associated legal expenses were budgeted under Corporate Services, as the only other department with a legal budget at that time was Planning and Development. Council began budgeting its own legal expenses in 2017.In order to accommodate the Council motion, Administration recommends that arbitration legal fees be moved to 02-12-00-232.

The Corporate Services department has $20,000 budgeted for potential legal matters in 2021 that can be used towards arbitration. With Arbitration scheduled to be completed in December, 2021 Administration recommends that Council adds $100,000 to the Corporate Services Legal GL 02-12-00-232 from Cultural Facilities Reserve.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Brazeau County Community Market Tour Page 1 of 1

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Brazeau County Community Market Tour Report


PREPARED BY: Sandra McIntosh, Economic Development Officer.

Colin Swap, Director of Corporate Services.

UPDATE INFORMATION:

The Economic Development department hosted a series of eight local County markets in a different Brazeau County Community Hall. The plan was to bring attention to our County halls by giving our home-based businesses an opportunity to sell their goods and services in each part of Brazeau County. We wanted to reach out to all of our home-based businesses, whether they are regular market vendors, brand new business who used the markets as a test market for the viability of their business, existing consulting businesses, funding companies and local not-for-profit organizations. To name a few.

REVIEW

The Economic Development Team designed, organized and hosted the eight community markets in

July and August 2021. We began small, with only five vendors at our first market. We had 8 days to

advertise and entice local home based businesses to come out to our market. These first five vendors

became our core group and were instrumental in helping us attract more and more vendors. The

number of vendors and shoppers increased at a steady pace over the summer. We ended the summer

with 44 vendors and over 100 shoppers.

We have requests from our current vendor group as well as other home-based businesses to host the

markets again next year. We are currently planning to expand our current base of businesses and the

number of halls we will be hosting at next spring / summer as well as diversifying the types of

businesses that take part. These markets have the potential to grow into a larger Business Fair that will

attract more diverse businesses. We will be premiering the Market video as part of this report.

FUNDING AND RECOMMENDATIONS

None.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant

Page 1 of 3

BRAZEAU COUNTY

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant


PREPARED BY: Aman Tiwari, Municipal Energy Coordinator.

Sandra McIntosh, Economic Development Officer.

Colin Swap, General Manager of Finance.

UPDATE INFORMATION:

Administration is bringing an update report in response to the motion on August 08, 2021, regarding

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant.

728/21- 08-17 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to look into more ideas for

the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings grant program and include

costs

CARRIED

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program is a national merit-based program

and this program will fund two types of projects.

1. Retrofits, repairs and upgrades to existing community buildings.

2. The construction of new community buildings.

The GICB program support retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing publicly-accessible community

buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve

underserved and high-needs communities across Canada. Community buildings are non-commercial

community-oriented structures and spaces that provide open, available, and accessible community

services to the public.

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Page 2 of 3

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Eligible Building and Asset Types

Eligible Building and Asset Types: Retrofits and New Construction

Community, Culture,

And Recreation

Facilities

Mobile Community

Structure

Community Health and

Wellness Facilities

Indigenous Projects Only

Community centres

Public Sports and

Recreation Facilities

Cultural Buildings

Child and Youth

centres

Community Adult

Learning Centres

Seniors Activity

Centres

Mobile health

clinics

Mobile Libraries

Mobile youth

service facilities.

Community Health

Centres

Addiction and mental

health centres

Rehabilitation Centres

Seniors Centres

Community food

storage facilities/food

banks, community

green houses

In addition to the other eligible

building and asset types, the

following:

Indigenous health and social

infrastructure facilities, including:

Community health centres

Clinics

Long Term care facilities/Elders

lodges

Family Violence and Homeless

Shelters

Indigenous education facilities,

including:

Schools

Universities & Colleges

Early Childhood and Daycare

Adult learning Centres

1.1 Ineligible Buildings

Administrative buildings.

Campgrounds, playgrounds, outdoor pools, basketball courts, outdoor rinks.

Hospitals, police, fire, paramedic/ambulatory stations, long-term care facilities (except

Indigenous facilities specified as eligible)

Daycare centres (except Indigenous facilities specified as eligible)

Shelters (except Indigenous facilities specified as eligible)

Religious facilities (Places of worship and associated facilities)

Multi-unit housing and hospices

Schools and post-secondary facilities, including their recreational facilities (except

Indigenous facilities specified as eligible)

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2. Eligible Applicants

Municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute.

Provincial or territorial government.

Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations and registered charities.

3. Minimum Requirements

The building/asset must be located in an area with underserved populations experiencing

higher needs and be the site of the publicly-accessible programming and/or activities that

demonstrably serve these populations.

The building/asset must be an eligible asset type.

The applicant must have authority over the building/asset either as the owner or have

secured an agreement with the asset owner to carry out the project.

4. Timeline

All retrofit projects must be planned to be completed within the timeframe between April 1,

2021 and March 31, 2026.

Small and medium retrofit projects to existing community buildings ranging in total eligible

cost from $100,000 to $3 million will be accepted on a continuous basis.

Large Retrofits or New Community Buildings ($3,000,000- $25,000,000) will be considered

under Scheduled Intake (The first intake deadline was July 6, 2021 and next will be

announced soon).

Based on the above eligibility criteria, the only eligible building which is owned (detailed report of all

the community halls is attached to this report) and managed by the County is Easyford Community

Hall. On analyzing the energy performance of Easyford Community Hall, Administration identified

that building is performing significantly well in comparison to similar buildings across Alberta.

Moreover, building utilization is just once or twice per month. Also, Easyford hall does not fit with

the minimum criteria as set in point 3 listed above "The building/asset must be located in an area

with underserved populations experiencing higher needs."

Municipal Energy Coordinator is working with Public Works to assist in their endeavor to explore

grant funding for an agriculture or fire suppression bulk water usage, potable or non-potable, near

the County Administration facility and/or other potential locations (Council Motion 598/21-07-06),

Depending upon the scope of the project, with the potential of a new building, eligibility may be

possible under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant. More information will be

included in the report presented during 2022 Budget Discussion.

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Brazeau County Community Hall Information

Community Berrymoor Buck Creek Carnwood Cynthia Easyford Funnell Lindale Lodgepole New Moose Hill Rocky Rapids Violet Grove Whitby

Legal Location SW-2-50-6-5 SW-1-48-7-5 SW-35-48-5-5 SE-5-50-10-5 SE-7-50-8-W5 NE-15-48-4-5 SW-29-49-5-W5 NW-31-47-9-5 SW-13-48-5-5 NE-33-49-7-W5 SE-25-48-8-W5 NW-7-50-6-5

Address

Box 7347, Drayton

Valley, AB, T7A 1S5

Box 4, Buck Creek,

AB, T0C 0S0

Box 33, Carnwood,

AB, T0C 0W0

Box 33, Cynthia, AB,

T0E 0K0

Box 77, Drayton

Valley, AB, T7A 1R1

General Delivery,

Breton, AB, T0C 0P0

Box 5414, Drayton

Valley, AB, T7A 1R5

Box 72, Lodgepole,

AB, T0E 1K0

Box 723, Breton, AB,

T0C 0P0

PO Box 116, Rocky

Rapids, AB, T0E 1Z0

Box 7 Comp 9 RR 1,

Drayton Valley, AB,

T7A 2A1

Site 421 Box 1 Comp

7 RR #2, Drayton

Valley, AB, T7A 2A2

Owned By

The Three B's Buck Creek

Community

Association

Carnwood Country

Society

The Province of

Alberta

Brazeau County Funnell Community

Centre Ltd.

Lindale Community

Hall Association

The Province of

Alberta

New Moose Hill

Community Club

Rocky Rapids

Community

League/Association

Violet Grove

Community Club

Whitby Community

League Hall

Operator Name

Same as Owner Same as Owner Same as Owner N/A Heavy Weight

Services

Same as Owner Same as Owner Lodgepole

Recreational Society

Same as Owner Same as Owner Same as Owner Same as Owner

Operator Type Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit Government Corporation Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit

Operator Agr. Yes/No No No No No Yes No No Yes No No No No

Agreement TypeN/A N/A N/A N/A Service N/A N/A Sublease to Brazeau

County

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Agreement Term N/A N/A N/A N/A one year N/A N/A Pending Renewal N/A N/A N/A N/A

Agreement Expiry N/A N/A N/A N/A 2021 N/A N/A Pending Renewal N/A N/A N/A N/A

Landowner

The Three B's Buck Creek

Community

Association

Carnwood Country

Society

The Province of

Alberta

Brazeau County Funnell Community

Centre Ltd.

Lindale Community

Hall Association

The Province of

Alberta

New Moose Hill

Community Club

Rocky Rapids

Community

League/Association

Violet Grove

Community Club

Whitby Community

League Hall

INS CompanyRMA Insurance Foster Park Brokers

Inc.

Foster Park Brokers

Inc.

Unknown RMA Insurance RMA Insurance Foster Park Brokers

Inc.

Foster Park Brokers

Inc.

Unknown Unknown RMA Insurance Intact Insurance

INS Annual Cost $ 3,007.10 $ 4,260.00 $ 3,649.00 Unknown $ 1,800.00 $ 775.59 $ 2,954.20 $ 2,943.00 Unknown Unknown $ 3,042.88 $ 5,718.00

INS Paid by Owner Owner Owner Province County Owner Owner Sublease Holder Unknown Unknown Owner Owner

Utility Costs Paid By Owner Owner Owner County (2020 cost) County Owner Owner Sublease Holder Unknown Unknown Owner Owner

Utility Annual Cost $ 2,148.63 $ 7,209.15 $ 3,751.79 $ 4,223.81 $ 6,412.00 $ 2,117.02 $ 4,015.99 $ 6,097.50 Unknown Unknown $ 3,354.67 $ 6,041.71

FIN-7 Total Funding $ 5,313.54 $ 12,303.01 $ 9,590.37 same as utility cost $ - $ 3,771.14 $ 9,753.42 $ 9,241.05 Unknown Unknown $ 6,569.02 $ 13,002.85

Capital Funding - last

year received

N/A 2018 2019 2015 2013 2017 2018 2018 N/A 2013 N/A 2021

Capital Funding

amount

-$ 9,048.90$ 4,874.53$ 21,285.00$ 6,742.00$ 55,029.20$ 23,237.35$ 4,300.00$ -$ 3,400.00$ -$ 6,002.97$

Capital Funding Project

N/A kitchen updating flooring, painting,

education/entertain

ment

Emergency Funding Project not

recorded

Project not

recorded

Emergency

Operations Centre

Emergency Funding N/A Project not recorded N/A

Landscaping,

shingling of quonset

Additional Remarks Insurance and utility

costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding

Insurance and utility

costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding

Council resolution

355/20-05-05; to

"action GEN-8

Community Hall

Clsoure Policy"

ownership changed

to the Province as

per the Society Act

regulations in

August of 2021

before transitioning

to the Brazeau

County

Costs noted are

from 2020

2020 total expenses

$10,393 (GL code 02-

74-01) for insurance,

utilities, and building

maintenance

($2,592)


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding

Leased by Brazeau

County which

expires December

14, 2046


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding

Hall has not been in

operations for

several years

Received FIN-7

funding last in 2015

Hall has not been in

operations for several

years

Received FIN-7

funding last in 2018


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding


costs are eligible

expenses under FIN-

7 funding

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September 24, 2021

TO: Brazeau County Council

Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1

SUBJECT: EXEMPTIONS TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EXEMPTIONS

A Province wide Public Health Emergency was announced on September 15th, 2021. These announcements are not made lightly. They are based on facts, not sentiment. It means we need to take this situation very seriously. Drayton Valley and Brazeau County have been hit particularly hard in recent weeks. Just ask our local doctors and healthcare professionals what they are seeing. Many are saying the reported number of COVID cases does not come even close to what is happening in reality. Do we want to be known as the “COVIC Capital of the World”?

It has been reported that a Special Meeting was held by the Town of Drayton Valley on September 22, 2021 in order to address complaints made by certain individuals demanding exemptions to the Provincial COVID-19 restrictions at certain Town facilities, such as the Omniplex and the pool. These are places where people gather, interact in close quarters and are thus exponentially exposed to viruses.

Since Brazeau County co-funds these facilities, it is important that the County voices its concerns about having a mishmash of inconsistent messaging pertaining to COVID-19 restrictions and demands restrictions in stay place until our region’s positivity rate is below 1%. Inconsistent messaging causes confusion, confusion causes mistrust and mistrust causes anger. By not following the current advice from our medical experts in a consistent manner at every facility and every business is irresponsible, reckless and possibly deadly. We need to implement current restrictions, encourage our community members to get vaccinated, and to follow masking and other health precautions. Besides, wouldn’t defying public health measures while we are under a Public Health Emergency be illegal?

During elections we certainly hear how our politicians care about community and its members. a lot about community. Perhaps they should act like they actually do. Doing the right thing is not always easy but by showing real, courageous, perhaps unpopular leadership we can help keep our community members safe. Sincerely,

Patricia Piironen RR 3, Site 407 - Box 2 - Comp. 4 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 2A3 cc. Town of Drayton Valley Council

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September 27, 2021

Councillors of The Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County

Regarding your deliberations on response to the Fourth wave of Covid-19.

Health Care officials have declared that the severity of this wave is clearly the responsibility of the

unvaccinated. The highest percentage of recent victims is in the age range five to eleven years from

homes where there are unvaccinated adults!! Therefore your immediate concern should be to create all

the forms of incentive possible to cause people to get the vaccine. There are many ways to accomplish

this objective including the whole range from education to mandatory requirements.

A few examples:

1) Education by mail outs with medical facts including the history of the astounding success of

vaccines in stopping and controlling serious diseases, i.e. polio, measles, mumps, rubella,

diphtheria, tuberculosis, to name a few, and include the recent covid statistics, etc.

2) Match the Provincial cash incentive.

3) Provide incentive for all businesses to require that their employees be vaccinated. There could

be a tax rebate incentive for such businesses.

4) Extensive use of the Alberta “Covid Passport” including requirements to present this passport on

entry to all public facilities and businesses where the public is present. This should be applied to

all ages that are eligible to receive the vaccine.

We expect that you will do all that is within your authority to STOP THE SPREAD.

We will be happy to discuss this further at any council or committee meeting. There are literally dozens

of actions you could take.

Sincerely,

Larry and Carol James

780-542-9557

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